The Universal School, Tardeo - Brochure 2025-26

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Universal empowers young minds to embrace challenges and develop a courageous mindset through our innovative curriculum and activities.

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We equip students with the right attitude and skills to help them find their unique place in the world by providing a wholesome and ever-evolving learning environment. We exist to enable them to fearlessly pursue a better tomorrow.

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We Value Integrity Intent Attitude Equality

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50 Years of Immersive, Progressive Learning Since 1968, Universal has helped thousands of students to learn, play, engage in cultural exchange, and develop life and career skills to create their unique place in the world.

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Learning comes alive through engaging, interactive, and technology-rich content.

Smart solutions for parent engagement and student success.

Wholesome growth through creativity, values, fitness, culture, and life skills.

Ever-Evolving curriculum that combines academic rigour with practical relevance.

Environment that is exciting, flexible, healthy, secure, and sustainable.

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The Universal School #2

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Curriculum

Clubs and Activities

The Universal School, Tardeo, students are “ Atnurtured into confident learners through academic excellence and holistic development.

Our student-centric approach, inquiry-based learning, and the Cambridge curriculum empower them to think critically, act responsibly, and engage meaningfully with the world. By building strong foundations and cultural values, we prepare young minds for a #BetterTomorrow.

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Academics

We take a fearless approach to creating a wholesome learning environment imbued with a progressive curriculum that keeps pace with the world. Our students are globally-minded, confident, creative, and resilient individuals, ready to navigate an ever-evolving world.

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Our Approach to Learning We provide comprehensive personal support and guidance at our schools. We prepare students for success by working with them, helping them discover and develop their strengths, and by providing an environment where they can learn, play, and do everything in between at school.

Every Child Learns Differently

Better Humans for a Better Tomorrow

Let Students Enjoy Childhood

No two students are the same, and neither should their learning be. At Universal, we focus on individual needs to ensure that every child is both learning and engaged.

Students are more than just their marks. That’s why, at Universal, we expose children to life skills and human values.

At Universal, we offer Abacus, Vedic Math, remedial classes, and much more at school to avoid tuition or activity classes.

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Interactive Classrooms

Remedial Classes

Vedic Math

Abacus

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Learning with iPads

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Early Years: The First Step for All-round Development The early childhood curriculum is designed to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students to foster their holistic development. Our curriculum is inspired by Dr Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, while our student-centric pedagogy is influenced by the Reggio-Emilia approach.

Our Pedagogy: Reggio Emilia Approach Each child is considered infinitely capable, creative, and intelligent. The teacher's job is to support these qualities and challenge students in appropriate ways. i. Students learn, express, and develop critical thinking skills through projects, group work, field trips, resource books, and audio-visuals materials. ii. Students learn through experiences of touching, moving, listening, and observing. iii.

Students have some control over the direction of their learning.

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Educator as Facilitator & Co-Researcher

Environment as the third Teacher

Endless learning possibilities in high self-confidence & self-esteem

Observations & Documentations

Research & Investigation

Long Term Project based Learning

Developing the Whole Child Our curriculum is based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory. Going with the traditional belief that IQ is the best predictor of intellect, schools focus on language, numerical, and spatial abilities. Instead, based on evidence from disparate sources, the MI theory claims that humans have a number of relatively discrete intellectual capacities. Students, at an early age, should be exposed to all eight intelligences for wholesome growth. Here are all eight types of intelligence and their corresponding learning experiences:

Linguistic Intelligence

A phonics-based language and rich environment promote listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary enrichment.

Interpersonal Intelligence

Group work with both peers and adults builds confidence and positive relationships.

Intrapersonal Intelligence Self-awareness grows through prayer and reflection.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Sand play, water play, dance, drama, and yoga promote the development of fine and gross motor skills.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Numeracy and mathematical skills are developed by observing order, patterns and relationships, cause and effect, abstract symbols, and concepts of time, space, and quantity in the universe.

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Naturalistic Intelligence

A love for one's natural and cultural environment blossoms through interactions with the real world.

Visual-Spatial Intelligence Scribbling, drawing, colouring, painting, origami, and other craftwork hone the child's aesthetic sense.

Musical Intelligence

Songs and poetry teach rhythm, pitch, and balance.

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Cambridge Primary: A Strong Foundation Cambridge Primary, for learners aged 5 and above, provides a balanced education for your child. Beyond core subjects, there are also plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression, and personal well-being through art, music, coding, and physical education.

Building Concepts

Learning Languages

Coding Programme

Students build fundamental concepts in language, math, science, and computer science.

Students learn Hindi, Marathi, and English as part of the language programme. Foreign languages are also introduced from Grade 4 onwards.

In Grades 1 and 2, students learn SCRATCH Junior and move ahead with SCRATCH from Grade 3 onwards.

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Cambridge Primary has given our students a love of learning

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Cambridge Lower Secondary: Preparing Your Child for the Next Step Cambridge Lower Secondary, for learners aged 11 and above, prepares your child for the next step of their educational journey. After a strong understanding of basic concepts in their primary years, the program encourages them to apply these concepts in real-world situations.

Applying Concepts

Understanding the World

Developing 21st-Century Skills

Students learn to apply concepts in real-world situations through project-based learning.

Students learn to discover and respect the world and its diversity through exchanges and excursions.

Students engage with global organisations such as TEDx, NAB, Terry Fox, Habitat for Humanity, and many more to develop leadership and teamwork skills.

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Cambridge Lower Secondary has helped our students discover their potential

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Cambridge IGCSE®: The Best International Education IGCSE ® is considered the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds, enabling your child to discover new abilities and a wider world. Students develop creative thinking, enquiry, and problem-solving skills to prepare for the next stage in life.

More Ways to Success

Life Skills

Career Guidance

The Cambridge IGCSE® curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English.

Students are exposed to ten essential life skills to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to cope with the challenges and complexities of everyday life.

Career counsellors guide high school students in exploring courses, majors, and colleges that suit their study area.

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Cambridge IGCSE ® has widened my horizons and enhanced my thinking

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AS and A Levels: Preparing for the Future Cambridge International AS and A Levels develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and higher-order thinking skills. AS and A Levels are typically for students aged 16 and above who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education.

Making Career Choices

Industrious Mindset

Career Guidance

Students can choose based on their interests and career goals.

Students learn the value of hard work and perseverance as they prepare for AS and A Level exams.

Career counsellors help students evaluate career choices. University fairs and seminars are also arranged to help them make an informed decision.

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Cambridge International A Levels helped me to win a place at a top university

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Subject Choices

Language and Literature • English General Paper (Compulsory)

Mathematics • Mathematics

Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Biology

Humanities and Social Sciences • Psychology • Economics

Creative and Professional • Business • Information Technology

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Beyond Academics

Students have endless opportunities to fulfil their creative, intellectual, and athletic potential through stimulating classes and comprehensive programmes.

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Sports and Activities Students discover their interests and passions through various sports, clubs, and activities. An after-school training programme is also organised for competitions and team coaching.

Outdoor Sports • Basketball • Cricket • Football

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Indoor Sports • Table Tennis • Chess • Carrom • Tennikoit

Activities • Yoga • Martial Arts

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Music and Performing Arts Expressions School of Music and Performing Arts aims to nurture the artist that's alive in each one of us through music, dance, and drama.

Vocal

Dance

An 8-year programme in which students learn rhythm, voice training, notations, ear training, and music in culture and technology, covering both Indian and world music.

Students are exposed to the basics of contemporary, hip hop, robotics, Indian folk, and Bollywood fusion.

They are also exposed to Western forms of dance and indie classical fusion in higher grades.

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Technology Technology is not just a text at Universal—it is a way of learning and a way of life! At Universal, technology is integral to bringing together learners, teachers, parents, and the community, and is not just a parade of new gadgetry.

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Coding

Learning with iPads

Audio-visual technology is a vital part of new and modern classrooms. It is a powerful tool that enables teachers to present information and complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner.

Students have access to the IT lab, where each student works on a structured ICT curriculum.

Students learn to code as part of their curriculum through the Scratch programming language.

With the ‘Learning with iPads' programme at our school, we believe in harnessing the power of technology to enhance learning, and iPads are the perfect tool for the job.

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Student Services Universal offers an array of support services and resources for students, focusing particularly on success and growth, ensuring they are best equipped to thrive in their learning environment.

Nutrition

Healthcare Support

Transport

Safety and Security

The development of children requires more than a good education.

The right nutrition is critical for them. We ensure that our students eat nutritiously and form good eating habits.

Our on-campus infirmary has highly skilled and trained healthcare personnel. We are well connected with hospitals and clinics in the vicinity in case of emergencies.

Universal offers a real-time GPRS tracking.

All buses are equipped with first-aid kits and fire extinguishers, and are manned by trained lady attendants.

The entire school campus is a safe and secure zone. The premises are mapped with CCTVs and have a surveillance room where all public space movements are monitored.

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Admission Process

Apply through Enquiry Form

Connect with Admission Counsellor

School Visit

Application Invite

Child Interaction

Admission Decision

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The Universal School, Tardeo Campus 1: Fellowship Campus, Maitree and Shakti (P) Sadan, Opp. August Kranti Marg and Maidan, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007.

Campus 2: Valencia Towers, Tukaram Javaji Marg, Behind Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007.

tardeo.universalschool.edu.in admissions.tardeo@universal.edu.in

Campus 1

+91 223 501 0665

Campus 2

+91 224 194 7711

School Timings Early years: Morning: 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM Mid morning: 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM

Cambridge Primary, Secondary, AS and A levels: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Accreditations and Membership Ranked 2nd In Mumbai Cambridge Curriculum

by The Times of India 2023-24

Our Campuses Ghatkopar

Chembur

Goregoan

The Universal School, Plot No. 17, Near Lion’s Garden, Tilak Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077.

Universal High School, J.K. Karmalkar Marg, Tilak Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai 400089.

St John’s Universal School, SV Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai 400104.

Malad

Dahisar

Mira Road

Universal High School, DLB Lane, Off Daftary Road, Near Railway Station, Malad East, Mumbai 400097.

Universal High School Ashok Van, Shiv Vallabh Road, Dahisar East, Mumbai 400068.

Asmita Enclave, NH School Rd, Off Mira Bhayandar Highway, Mira Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 401107.

Nashik, Sharanpur

Nashik, Chandsi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Silver Oak Universal School, Sharanpur Road, Nashik 422002.

EISN, Chandsi, Near Anandvalli, Nashik 422003.

Universal High School, Plot No. T/1, MIDC, Chikalthana Industrial Area, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 431002.

Bengaluru, Electronic City

Bengaluru, Chikanayakanahalli

Bengaluru, J. P. Nagar

EISB, Singena Agrahara Road, Via Huskur Road / A.P.M.C. Yard, Huskur P.O, Electronic City, Bengaluru 560099.

Primus Public School, Post Box No. 21, Chikanayakanahalli Village, Off. Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru 560035.

Innisfree House School, 9th Cross Rd, R K Colony, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru 560078.

Trichy

Sharjah

Dubai

Alpha Education, Alpha Avenue K.K. Nagar, North East Extension, Sudhana Nagar, Trichy 620007.

Star Private School, Nuaimiya St - Al Azra, Post Box No. 29969, Sharjah, UAE.

Primus Private School, Al Warqa 1, Post Box No. 62012, Dubai, UAE.

Thane Universal High School, Brahmand, Phase VI, Azadnagar, Off. Ghodbunder Road, Thane 400607.

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