The 10 Best International Schools of India in 2018

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Master's Mind Why India is becoming the next best 'International Education' hub?

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he international border has least impact when it comes to social interaction. The whole world is conďŹ ned to us due to free internet access, economic relation, international politics and other dependence, worldwide. Jobs too are not a constraint to one’s own land only; job seekers now look for better opportunities around the world. But this interaction and free-mixing demands some protocols; and this protocol is nothing but an internationally standard education system to understand the global scenario and groom to become a Global citizen. An education system that is globally recognizable is the foremost need of the generation. India understands the importance of an education system that fulďŹ lls the necessities to become able to confront international standard.

International School: The First Step to Become the Global Citizen

Indian education system has gone through a number of changes and experiments. Thanks to the colonial and post-colonial era, Indian students hardly got any chance to enjoy a holistic education, which is beyond rigorous study. The contemporary situation hints the other aspects of education that comprise enhancing other qualities and talents of a student.

International Schools in India have started taking the initiatives of adding to the wholesome education keeping health aspect in priority and inclusion of gadgets in studies. These schools are mostly residential to take care of manners and body language of the students and at the same time accommodating in a positive atmosphere for their emotional and psychological nourishment.

Worldwide competition, exams and job interviews can scare a student if he/she is not well aware of the outside educational environment. There is another aspect that is the highlighting part of International education and that is cultural coordination. International education helps to promote the cultural mixture by inviting international students or taking the students to other countries. This helps in cultural tolerance and communal harmony as well.

These schools are setting a new benchmark when comes to the importance of taking India to the international standard. Indian students are too intelligent and capable to stand tall in the global platform and these International schools are just curving that path for them. T R

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08 School of the month Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing A Global Edge for the Students

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Indian Education System is changing with time. What are the Recent Trends?

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International schools: enhancing Indian education system

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Why India is becoming the next best 'International Education' hub?

Young India: Are They Ready to Handle the Technological Upheaval of the Country?

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Gen Z Jobs: Unbox Futuristic and Creative Curves for Optimum Work Satisfaction

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Fostering Talents with World-class Education

26 Chitkara International School

The Torchbearer of Futuristic Education with International Standard

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Utpal Shanghvi Global School & Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College

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Entering Global Culture with International Schools

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ndia is growing economically and that is changing a lot of perspectives in its socio cultural aspects.

The current education system of India is highly influenced by this economic development and the result is prominent in its interest in International education culture. As time progresses, International Schools are getting the limelight to educate the kids to be prepared for the global competition.

The world has become too connected with the technological up gradation and economic dependence.

The transactions in financial, business and political aspects have curved the path for a global community. We are all moving slowly to become the global citizen, and to be that, a holistic education is the most important factor. Those days are gone when just mugging up a thick book and being a book worm was considered as the virtues of a well-educated person. International schools have come up with different approach and try to give a wholesome experience of what is called a true meaning of education. “

In the latest issue of “India’s 10 Best International Schoolsfor 2018 we have tried to highlight some of the best names of the country where enrolling a kid’s name is just getting one step ahead to handle any international standard competition.

Apeejay School has become the special profile which works to build a student’s ability to grow as an individual with the right blend of virtues and knowledge.

Anubhuti School is one of those institutions that goes by the name by adding Indian culture with the international curriculum. Their system is too scientific to add to the complete education of the students.

Known by its teaching methods and curriculum conducts Chitkara International School is the dream destination for all the competitive students who thrive to be the best in their working field. Combining international standards and tradition, culture and scientific progress together is the soul motive of Maharishi International Residential School and the school is maintaining a great balance by conquering the both sectors. Utpal Shanghvi Global School & Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College is unique in its own way.

A group of eminent teachers have contributed their thoughts regarding India’s education system and the future possibilities. Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere shares her view on Why India is becoming the next best ‘International Education’ hub? Pankaj Kumar Singh discusses the changes in Indian education system and the recent trends. Sudeep Ghosh chooses the topic of how International schools are enhancing Indian Education System.

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Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing A Global Edge for Students

The mission of the institution is to be committed to nurture principled, compassionate & innovative leaders for the global stage, equipped with skills critical for success in a highly connected and fast evolving world.

A School is a foundation to build a student’s ability to grow as an individual with the right blend of virtues and knowledge. Right from the beginning, it truly gives definition to a student’s future goals and adds value to them, each following day.

Spreading its wings, Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, launched the International Wing in 2016 to provide a world class school experience. It is the latest offering from the Apeejay Education Society, which has built a rich

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heritage of more than five decades in the field of quality education through a family of 24 not-for-profit institutions, in various states of India. In the Education vertical, it also has the UGC recognised Apeejay Stya University.

Bestowing Excellent Facilities The curriculum, faculty and infrastructure of Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing, has been planned keeping in mind the best of schools across the globe. It gives an international edge to the students and parents who

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school of the month are seeking a global perspective in School Education. It is located in South Delhi and is slated to be Delhi’s first and only IB Continuum (PYP, MYP & IBDP) day boarding school with state-of-the-art centrally air conditioned building and sports facilities. Apart from this, it has the best of amenities which includes ultra-modern laboratories. It supports a wide-range of new age technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Reality which are some of the key areas on which the school seeks to focus.

The School also believes in cherishing a healthy environment to make it more lively and for the active participation of its students. It has built a natural grass full size football field, synthetic tennis courts, synthetic basketball courts, swimming pool and a well laid out play area for kids, including medical facilities, and many more.

The School has integrated a top notch security arrangement with CCTV cameras, lady attendants, Visitor Management System, and guards on duty (24X7) to ensure total safety & security of the students.

A Comprehensive Way of Education The School offers key programmes which includes IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 (IB DP). These programmes are further explained with proper details to know how they are implemented.

The Primary Years Programme comprises the essential elements of knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills, attitudes and actions that encourage international mindedness and global citizenship. These elements are featured in collaboratively planned units of inquiry which follow six trans-disciplinary themes. These themes allow traditional subjects to be explored through interconnected personal, local and global perspectives. Inter-disciplinary approach is the focus of the PYP programme.

Middle Years Programme is a natural progression from the Primary Years Programme and excellent preparation for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12. This programme spans across grades 6-10 which is a crucial time when young minds are undergoing rapid physical, emotional and intellectual development. Transdisciplinary approach is the focus of the MYP Programme.

During the final years of Senior Secondary School, students will study the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). It is an

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THE MASTERMINDS BEHIND THE INSTITUTE Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. His legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, who is the key personality behind the vision and success of the Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing. She also plays a vital role being the Co-Promoter and President at the Apeejay Stya & Svran Group and the Chairman at the Apeejay Education Society. She is also the Cofounder and Chancellor at the Apeejay Stya University.

Wearing the twin hats of an Industrialist and an Educationist, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia has played a unique role in bringing the much needed synergy between academia and industry.

The School is the culmination of a long standing dream of Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia to usher in the best of globally benchmarked education. She aims to provide a world class education rooted in human values and infused with Indian culture. Her dedicated-self has contributed enormously in every step of the School’s conceptualisation and execution.

The School carries forward Mrs Berlia’s belief that a progressive and holistic education with international dimension is more important than a mere delivery of content to acquire skills that are necessary to thrive in the future.

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academically challenging and balanced programme of education that prepares students, aged sixteen to nineteen, for success at University and even in life ahead. The Programme is taught over for two years and has gained recognition & respect from the world’s leading universities.

A Unique Ideology Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing, believes that Education is preparation for a meaningful life lived for a purpose. The ability ‘to learn, to lead and to serve’ is what makes life worthwhile and well-lived. It should develop students’ moral & ethical compass through a critical examination of beliefs and value systems to make them balanced & principled. Every student has an own unique cultural experience, skill, interest and potential which should be integral to the teaching & learning process.

Therefore, students learn best when the learning is constructive and is delivered in a supportive environment.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S DESK “Schools must cultivate internationalmindedness among students and educators so that they see themselves connected to the global community and assume a sense of responsibility towards its members. Good education must be focused on all round development and unlocking the potential of all students.”

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Anubhuti School

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Anubhuti School, Jain Divine Park, Shirsoli Road, Jalgaon–425 001.

Apeejay School

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APJ School Road Sheikh Sarai Phase-1, New Delhi - 110017, INDIA.

Candor International School

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Begur - Koppa Rd, Hullahalli, Off Bannerghatta Road, Near Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560105.

Chitkara International School

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Sector-25 (WEST) Chandigarh 160 014, INDIA.

Maharishi International Residential School

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Santhavelur, Sunguvar Chathiram – 602 106 Kanchipuram – District, Sriperumbudur – Taluk.

PP International School

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LD Block, Pitampura, Near Kohat Enclave, Metro Station Pillar No. 333, New Delhi110034.

St. Joseph’s International School

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12 KM Stone, Hisar-Sirsa Road, Hisar 125 003 (Haryana) INDIA.

Utpal Shanghvi School

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East-West Road No. 3, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Juhu,Mumbai - 400 049, India.

VSPK International School

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Off SECTOR -13, ROHINI DELHI -110085.

Witty International School

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Pawan Baug Road, off. S.V. Road, Adjacent to Techniplex, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064.

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one are the days when classrooms were poky with textbooks and blackboards, rather the recent evolution towards the classroom which we see today has changed the way of learning.

The modern day era classrooms are not only furnished with different and various tools of education but they are about relationship building between the parents and the school to help amplify the over-all development of a child from a very early age.

A child is a pure consciousness and a pure soul. The first step towards education starts from home. The modern-day education is far advanced than traditional education and looks for the emotional, physical, psychological well-being of the child.

Before turning 5 Recent studies suggest that the majority of the child’s brain development happens before the age of 5. It is a crucial time for a child and needs to be handled carefully. This is the time when your child starts crawling, learning words and forming sentences. One has to keep in mind that preschool is the place where child encounters the first

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interaction with the outside environment, teaching professionals and group of other children thus leading to the first opportunity for a child to learn, share and express in front of the society.

Providing Hands on Experience Modern classrooms are inclined more towards providing hands on experience rather than following the traditional way of teaching. For example, instead of showing color on paper, teachers use blocks, toys, sand, water etc. which helps them to understand color in a more better and creative way. Children are often asked to assemble toys, read instructional directions, differentiate between currency notes and coins etc. which makes them learn faster along having fun. Today teachers are not just mentors they are like family members Minimizing Assessment Gap The contemporary education trend does not revolve around the

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pankaj Kumar Singh, Founder & Managing Director of Jalsa Ventures Pvt Limited, has more than 24 years of experience in corporate and academia.

Under the Jalsa Ventures private limited, an international standard preschool brand, Cambridge Montessori Pre School and Day Care has been launched on franchise and coco model under his guidance. An MBA from Birla Institute of management technology, he was a full time professional while working. He has been associated with EMPI Business School Delhi, ITM Group of Institution Mumbai, Shalina Healthcare Mumbai, Chemaf SPRL London and Africa, Waves Group (DAMAC) Dubai and G D GOENKA Group Delhi. He has been member of the Core Committee of UN GCNI SDG, Founder Member of IPRS (Indian Placement Reporting Standards) at IIM- Ahmadabad, Member of Advisory Committee, NHRDN (National HRD Network), Ex. Co – Chairperson of MAST Committee, AIMA, New Delhi, and Ex. member of HR Core Committee, AIMA

Pankaj Kumar Singh Founder & MD

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classroom and homework. It focuses more on boosting of social and moral experiences alongside the academic assessment of every child which is a requisite part of an evaluation. It helps teachers to learn and understand the needs of every child. Assessment of any individual has gone beyond the parameters of marks obtained in exams or class tests. It focuses more on the social, moral, cognitive and comprehensive development of a child.

Integrating Technology in Classroom After narrowing down the assessment gap, the most significant thing which changes the current education system is the inclusion of technology. Technology is so widespread that it offers so many new resources of learning. Technology helped us to change dull and monotonous classrooms into smart classes. Visual upshots, audio discourses and other supplementary methods make the child grasp and absorb swiftly.

Co-Curricular Activities Co-curricular activities enhance the experience and increase a child’s capacity to emphatically confront practical situations in the future. This helps in building a more precise understanding of a problem and to search for a solution logically. The co-curricular activity also installs a feeling of sportsmanship, practical solidarity, teamwork and productive thinking. These exercises help a child to develop skills and uncover their talents.

Focus on Child’s Physical Fitness In today’s scenario, schools promote a lot of activities which allows a child to have plenty of time to play indoor as well as outdoor. Childhood obesity has knocked the corridors of preschools and to fight against it, they should involve a lot of physical activities such as running, swimming, dancing, arts etc. Studies also stipulate that children who are into hobbies tend to get better results in academics as it aids their minds to grow. These small activities help them magnify in managing time, solving problems, etc.

Child’s Nourishment In a healthy body resides a healthy mind, children feel better when they eat well. The modern day preschools ensure to give a healthy environment and food of nutritious value. If your child is hungry, the institution fortifies what to eat and how much to eat. It is ensured that one’s child eats health food as to have a balance of vitamins, proteins and minerals which helps the child to develop physically and mentally both acknowledging the serving size for every kid according to their age and weight.

Times have changed, preschools we see today have modified with a lot of colors, fun, amusement, care and learning. Usually, parents are edgy about their kid’s higher education and they often miss the relevance of their child’s initial and key phase of learning. T R

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ANUBHUTI SCHOOL

Fostering Talents with World-class Education

The mission of the school is to create a learning environment conducive to nurturing learners and educators to be creative, capable, compassionate and equanimous citizens of character with the global outlook.

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n institution that devotes to bringing world-class education not only to fulfill academic goals, but to reach the point of standing tall to prove to be successful in all terms of life, Anubhuti School is set, to let the dream of young eyes fly free, and soar high to touch the zenith of success.

Where Dream and Reality Meet Tucked away amid the sprawling and lush green 100-acre campus lit with 80000 trees, Anubhuti School welcomes seekers of education with open arms. A well-equipped school with various facilities, like the playgrounds for Cricket, Badminton, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Skating and Tennis, Table-tennis, Kabbadi, along with open gym spread right up to the Academic block. The amphitheater, the nerve-centre of Cultural activities, nestles among the sporting facilities.

The main school building starts at Saraswati Point. The academic area has structures to facilitate Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, an Innovation Centre for STEM projects, the Assembly Hall, spacious classrooms and laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, Geography and Mathematics. The Library Complex is a massive structure accommodating more than 10,000 books, with a Digital Library, Examination Halls, a Smart-room, a Conference Hall and an Auditorium. The best feature of the school is an eco-friendly infrastructure judiciously ventilated for unblocked oxygenation. Anubhuti believes in experiential

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learning that doesn’t restrict learners inside classrooms but encourages them to explore the ever-gratifying possibilities of practical learning.

The spacious Dining Hall serves nutritious vegetarian food.

Hostels for boys and for girls spread to the right and left of the Dining Hall. There are separate infirmaries for boys and girls under the care of Resident Medical Officers.

The little hillock accommodates the Weather-station, Naturopathy Centre and the Meditation Hall which is at the highest point which gives a visitor a 360° breathtaking view.

The Craftsman of the Fertile Minds Holding the hands of Shri Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain, the Founder Chairman of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Anubhuti School started its journey. He is a man of ideas which created big revolutions. He practiced what he preached, building his entire business on a foundation of inclusiveness and sustainability.

Though he is the son of the soil, by sheer dint of hard work, he established a billion-dollar multinational corporation (JISL), which is the world’s second largest drip irrigation company. He believed in quality education with sound values. This residential school follows modern education by retaining Indian customs and values.

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He believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent deserving children from education so he established another school for the underprivileged.

His tireless perseverance helped him found the mammoth Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF) to spread Gandhian ideas among the younger generations.

A much sought-after public speaker, he mesmerized a number of stalwarts with his oratory skills at Harvard University on agriculture. Four universities have conferred honorary doctorates on his contribution to Agriculture. The nation recognized his work and awarded him the Padma Shri in 2008. He authored several books including “Tee ani Mee”.

topics. The school is also partnering with ‘Univariety’, an organization that gives professional career guidance. It goes to the extent of advising the courses a student can pursue, identifies the colleges or other organizations the student can approach. Students are also given the opportunity of witnessing AGM of JISL and experiencing firsthand how a company conducts its deliberations.

All-in-all, these thoughtfully-planned interactions expose the students to vagaries of many life-skills that ultimately add robust potency to every student’s growth. The school has some more futuristic plans to achieve recognition as the best school of India that crafts the minds of the future of the nation.

From the Desk of Achievements The school has some outstanding students most of who are still pursuing Medicine, IIT, CA and some are studying in foreign universities. It has already created a couple of entrepreneurs who will make their mark sooner than later.

Magazines like Education World, Careers 360, Brainfeed and Great Places to Study have given the school a very high rating. The most noteworthy among the awards is the ‘Green School Award’ given by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) which the school team received from the hands of the then President Smt Pratibhatai Patil and the other is ‘Earthian’, handed over by Shri Azim Premji of WIPRO. Anubhuti sportspersons regularly represent Maharashtra at the ISC & ICSE Nationals.

WORDS OF TRUST Anubhuti—my journey to this experience started long back when I was a kid, but what I am now is just because of this journey. I came here with a fear: “How will I survive here?” But Anubhuti and I accepted each other spectacularly.

Academic engagement has augmented my thought process unearthing my talents. Life in Anubhuti thrives on creating entrepreneurs.

Ronak Dhoot, Class XII

Buckling Up for Better Future

Life at Anubhuti brings out one’s true potential.

My experience at Anubhuti has helped me grow as a person. The rich culture and high values passed on to the school by the founder has become the foundation stone for every child here at Anubhuti. Learning at Anubhuti has helped me prepare for life. The extensive opportunities at Anubhuti make one ready for the challenges of the future. This school has made me confident yet careful, ambitious yet responsible, a global person yet Indian at heart.

From time to time different seminars are conducted and guest lectures arranged to address students on diverse

Anjali Palod, Class XII

“We are committed to exposing students to world-class amenities. Eminent personalities, both from India and abroad, are invited: the list includes the former Mauritius President, Aneroodh Jugnauth, Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Prof Mashelkar, Amjad Ali Khan and Hema Malini to name a few,” says the Director.

Also, since it is only a 10 year-old-school most of the promising students will be blossoming into great beings with infinite talent in the near future.

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Young India Are They Ready to Handle the Technological Upheaval of the Country?

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ndia is changing rapidly with its global involvements in the economic and technological sphere and is marking its place in the world as the next superpower. But to be on that position with grace, the involvement of the young crowd is most signiďŹ cant. The students and the technologically upgraded young crowd must be compatible with the change and ready to handle these new responsibilities. The new career opportunities and business scenario are emphasizing on this new mode of learning.

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The Role of Educational Institutions Schools and colleges play important roles in making future India ‘Tech-ready’. The new ways of teaching-learning methods that includes gadgets are availing international standards and, boosting the young minds a lot. These students are the future of India to make it more technically and economically strong.

The Oxford study suggests there is a possibility of around 69% of the current jobs in India will not exist in 25 years.

But the rise of machines, from robots to smart software will add to multiple technologies and bulk jobs will add to mediocre to high-end human performance. Thus it is not surprising that the digital economy indicates in recent future approximately 37.5% of the global workforce possibly will be considered digital.

India wants to become an AI powerhouse and is speeding towards that. AI and VR are increasing the comfortabilities of life but to handle those technologies, India needs stalwarts. The technological institution and the engineering pedigrees are known worldwide for their international standard education. As per India’s University Grants Commission’s declaration, more than 10 million students have got degrees in science, engineering, technology and computer science in 2016-17, and the number is increasing every year. So it is evident that India will never fall short of tech and science educated students.

Research suggests, in China, there is a great push for AI education with plans to set up 50 AI colleges and research institutes by 2020 already in motion. Add to this, China’s rise as a robotics powerhouse on the back of a ‘Maker Movement’ encourages youngsters to take up making tech-intensive machines and robots. India is not far behind and is buckling up itself to compete with the Tech-giants of the world through multiple initiatives.

Work Environment: Real Time Situation The Indian IT industry had started gaining prominence in

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the early 1990s when the multinational corporations started outsourcing basic, back-end engineering work to the country. Many of the systems which were being used then are still operational for sure. But IT services companies say new clients require new technology and thus adopting new skills are very important, while older clients tend to continue until they decide at some point to make a switchover. So it is important to acquire upgraded tech services and solutions which can work for the contemporary companies with a futuristic outlook.

Only getting educated with the degrees are not enough to get into the core of the current working scenario of India.

As a matter of fact, ‘experience’ matters a lot to reach and shine in the newly open vistas of ‘tech-India’.

Working with big names are always has its own value to learn a lot about how the industry works. But at the same time, it is also very interesting to know that the entrepreneurial attempts have their own charm. These companies help to understand the market from the scratches, which eventually helps to invest the knowledge in upgrading a company’s system or procedure for enhancing the technological sphere. India is one of the fastest-growing countries for startup activity, after China and the U.K. is currently in a stage where the U.S. was 15-20 years ago.

India is walking to become an e-government and has already taken steps to reach the zone. For the last few years, it has taken serious measures and has steadily been enrolling its citizens into a nationwide database. Aadhaar is the world’s largest biometrics database, which has approximately enrolled around 1.2 billion Indian residents so far. As the fastest-growing economy with the secondlargest population in the world, India has much to gain from opportunities to be part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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CHITKARA INTERNATIONAL The Torchbearer of Futuristic Education with SCHOOL International Standard “The institution is one of the most sought after schools in the country and emerging as a school of Research, Innovation, Knowledge with its Application to the real needs of the Global World.”

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he society is changing and so are the people’s lives.

With this change and modern approach, Indian education system is also going through a drastic transformation. The importance of International standard schools are now new demands of the young minds, To serve education to those young minds with the right approach emerged, Chitkara International School known to help children develop a perception on the world around and push their thinking both innovatively and conceptually numerous areas. Small group instruction, personalized attention for all the learners, flipped classrooms, blended learning, selfdirected learning allow teachers to thoroughly and assess them during their work.

Chitkara International School stand for the combination of supreme intellect, innovation, research, distinctive collaboration; righteous assessments and global industry connect. CIS is accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) after being assessed and found to be complying with

the NABET requirement as per Accreditation Standard for Quality School Governance.

Learning and Innovative Infrastucture The institution believes, good infrastructure is a prerequisite for quality education. The campus is centrally air conditioned and aesthetically designed where students can learn and strive to achieve their best. The campus is spread over 3.65 acres of land, allotted by Chandigarh Administration. It has a well-equipped Science and Technology Labs. The campus also comprises a unique brain shaped auditorium named Coliseum Theatre.

Likewise, there is a tree house in the school campus which is being used in story telling sessions and creative spaces such as karaoke station, the dance studio, the music factory and art studios. Undoubtedly the school was recognised as the Best School in Infrastructure by Digital Learning.

THE TENDER GUIDANCE AND STAUNCH MANAGEMENT The organogram of Chitkara International School is steered by Madhu Chitkara, the Chairperson of the institute. With the noble thoughts of her, today the institution is getting the due respect. After the successful establishment, the responsibility is shared by Niyati Chitkara, who is the current Principal of the school. Apart from her, Honey Chitkara the Vice Principal of the institution is being the key fundament who reflects a formidable vision to make the school reach the zenith of its success. As the Vice Principal of the school, she is a believer in individual talent, a dynamic and committed leader and a conscientious human being has revamped the real meaning of education.

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Guiding the Future with Exceptional Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods An institution is known by its teaching methods and curriculum conducts. The assessment framework of Chitkara is designed not to test the child but as a great learning experience to the child and value addition to what he has learnt so far. On the basis of Classical Test Theory, Item Response theory, Partial Credit model, Scoring Weight Scores (SWS), Confidence Level Rating etc. the institute escalate to know the true score of the learner. The learning framework has been designed after an attempt to study the psychology of varied learners and their possible learning styles. The learning involves a unique blend of ‘teacher talk time’ (TTT) and ‘student talk time’ (STT) where the TTT is 30% and the STT is 70%.

The same time teaching framework is creating a flexible yet a resourceful teaching framework incorporating unique processes of inquiry, eliciting, presentation, controlled practice, free practice, Weaving, Chaining, Drilling, Error correction, Feeding etc. as part of the teaching process for which the faculty is rigorously trained. Starting from planning a lesson to ensuring that the child has been able to learn a concept, this institution takes care of everything.

The technology framework is spread all over the school whether academically or otherwise. It not just covers the scholastic part but also extends its scope beyond academics thus becoming a powerful catalyst for pedagogical change by introducing TEK -8” a complete technology curriculum comprising of 7 modules namely Computer Science, Electronics, Mobile technology, Automobiles, Robotics, Household technology, Energy Management.

Revolutionary Curriculum For Chitkara, innovation in curriculum comes with a research-based academic structure. It grooms students for tertiary education, foster future employment and ingrain spirit of entrepreneurship. At Chitkara, teachers as architects, learning designers and innovators offer wide range of opportunities and programs that enables the students to confidently participate in the diverse student community. The team knows that active industry-academic interface is required to achieve the goal of grooming “industry ready” students who are well rounded and quick learners.

Establishing Milestones The campus has been ranked among the top 10 schools of the country for the best infrastructure. At the same time

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Chitkara International School, enters into the coveted League of Futuristic Schools of India 2018 and has also won ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Acclamation’ by ReTHINK INDIA, for Internationalization of India’s Education in 2018. CIS feels privileged to be among the Top 50 Future Schools in India under the National Category, awarded by Univariety & Fortune India. It has also ranked amongst top 5 Co-ed School in Education World India School Rankings 2017-18.

Leading the Trail By winning a number of awards and achievements Chitkara International School has proven that, it has the potential to be the best. As a matter of fact, the brand has conscious to take the importance of international education to the next level and for that, it is trying to add to the curriculum and study process to become the only choice of India’s international standard of education.

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BY STUDENTS Having spent so many years in Chitkara International School, I can affirm that the institution practices what it preaches. The motto of the school “Explore Your Potential” is very well visible under practice in the form of abundant of activities (academic & co-curricular) and clubs which bring the best out of the pupils.

- Ishiqa Sharma Grade 11th Humanities The school also prepares its students for the life ahead; it gives students the skills needed for university, college, or the workplace. It empowers us with critical thinking skills. However that’s not all; school also teaches us how to be socially interactive- an essential lifeskill in the 21st century. In Chitkara International School, you learn how to learn.

- Shubham Vashisht Grade 12th Humanities Chitkara International School is a perfect place to learn and grow. A school with fascinating infrastructure, advanced technology and highly qualified teaching staff located at the heart of the city beautiful. The school provides all the opportunities to the students to support the future educational prospects.T R - Akshita Verma Grade 12th Commerce

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INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOLS enhancing Indian education system – By Sudeep Ghosh

To pursue knowledge is like being a wheel that continues to turn even though the cart stoppedlong ago - Tao Te Ching

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ndian education has marooned its learner in the wasteland of awed strategy and myopic vision.

Experiments with the models of education (CBSE, ICS, State boards) in India have not been designed to yield promising results until international education stepped in to reorient rote-learning towards an unfolding of enquiry-based learning of abiding import where the learner (read knower) discovered a personalised space to internalise knowledge and breathe life into the moribund sense of belonging. No wonder, Indian education witnessed a paradigm shift: the congenital defects which permeated pedagogical theories were debarred, the hegemonic guru (teacher)shisya (taught) power structure was dismantled and a bond of reciprocal learning was forged anew. Close-ended curricula transitioned into dynamic, independent, student-centric curricula where the knower is radically singular and is redeemed by perceptivity of thought and novelty of methods. International education, courtesy International Baccalaureate (IB), crafted a pedagogy of

Sudeep Ghosh ToK Coordinator

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Edu Guide possibilities for knowers to discover their inner worth, map out the sprawling canvas of knowledge and bask in the enduring resonance of cognitive splendour. It ushered in the concept of ‘relevance gap’, to borrow the words of Professor David Perkins, to make learning more accountable, practical and useful. Due to space constraints, I will confine my attention to IB’s ‘core’, the triangle of IB consciousness where the mind, the body and the soul are seamlessly blended through ToK, EE and CAS. Theory of Knowledge (ToK), a course on metacognition, is an epistemological delight to take cognitive leaps. It synthesizes enigma and clarity in building a ladder of abstraction. It stretches knowers by being inter-disciplinary, which was never the modus operandi of the Indian system, to unravel the nature of truth. In analysing what is biased, unethical, manipulated, unreal and controversial, the central paradox in the acquisition of knowledge is evaluated by grappling with real life situations - local, national and global.

If Alishah can argue with discerning clarity how the motif of inclusivity in the poetry of Danez Smith and Kahlil Gibran intersect cultural disjunction and spiritual conjunction to foreground ideological robustness; if Aurodeep finds the ekphrastic poems of Shanta Acharya a meditation on the antithesis of impermanence; if Preksha contends that the rhetoric of logos and pathos in Tracy K Smith’s Ordinary Light (2018) creates a duality between authority and commonality by navigating strands of intimacy and extimacy in their individual Extended Essay (EE); I know where the refinement of deconstruction, the rigour of inferential thinking, the validity of noesis and the doggedness of self-confidence without an iota of intellectual hubris and these other dazzling array of probing to other academic disciplines come from. All testify to critical thinking and international-mindedness of an international curriculum. By the way, EE is a 4000-word research paper, the quality of which can be equated with any post-graduate dissertation.

Empathy is dwindling; the home and the world are falling apart. Through CAS (Creativity, Activity & Service), the quality of life, attitude and disposition is assured. It is an appeal and commitment to nurturing a humanistic and

pluralistic ethos. I am tempted to recall the timeless receptivity of Ruskin Bond’s puckish yet prophetic lines: ‘If a tortoise could run/ And losses be won, /And bullies be buttered on toast;/ If a song brought a shower, / And a gun grew a flower, /This world would be nicer than most!’ Let the arrogance of ignorance be tickled to humility through education which pricks action from a capitalised SELF to a diminutive self in the lower case. Knowers serve the community of the deprived with the joy and value of selflessness, throwing off the shackles of self-seeking.

What does the future look like? Be it Arnold Toynbee’s scepticism in A Study of History about the nature of pervasive violence or Steven Pinker’s overt optimism about peace in Enlightenment Now, the malady of bias has multiplied past measure. As I write this, the recent crackdown on radical intelligentsia in India where they are hounded and slapped with sedition charges, the three-month ‘Adarsh Bahu’ course in an Indian university to ‘empower’(?) women, and the mushrooming of ‘so-called’ international schools where mercenary instincts reign supreme are stark examples of intolerance, authoritarianism, regimentation, manipulation, jingoism and consumerism. The latitude of thinking is shrinking, shrinking to subvert mindfulness, shrinking to gag lateral thinking, shrinking to subject fearless thinkers to polemical target and convert them to docile prisoners of Plato’s cave.

International education is the only panacea. The future of 21st century Indian education hinges on the republic and autonomy of thought by embracing intellectual dissent and stimulating an eternal craving for knowledge, which international education espouses and practices. Let the robustness of its education be kept aflame with Tennysonian zeal against the howling gales of post-truth: To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield!

Paradoxically, the sinking cargo of Indian education, which could have stayed afloat by imbibing the timeless insights envisaged by the visionaries like Tagore, Sri Aurobindo and Jiddu Krishnamurti, has to seek a Western model for survival and relevance. It is also ironic that with the advent of international education, the receding clarion call of Tagore is now more pronounced to the unfathomed minds: ‘Come out of your present limitations. You are to attain the impossible, you are immortal.’ T R

About The Author Sudeep Ghosh is ToK Coordinator and faculty in the English department at the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad(India). His pedagogical articles, poems, research papers, translations and art criticisms have appeared in national and international journals.

Aesthetica Magazine (UK), Le Dame Art Gallery (UK), The Canadian Literature (University of British Columbia, Canada), Wasari (Open University, London), Teacher Plus (India), The Indian Literature(Sahitya Akademy, India), Penguin (India), to name a few.

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MAHARISHI INTERNATIONAL Future Global RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL Molding Leaders through Holistic Life Principles

The School maintains the compliance with all international standards and bringing tradition, culture and scientific progress together aiming at the physical, mental and spiritual development of the children. It teaches holistic life principles and helps every student to become conscious of the fundamental genius of the nation to which they belong.

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aharishi International Residential School (MIRS) is situated 50 km from Chennai at Chennai- Bangalore Highway in an area of 75 acres with excellent infrastructural facilities. The school is managed by Maharishi Institute of Creative Intelligence, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, which is an Educational Organization dedicated to raising the level of education in the country. This educational organization has many schools in India, affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and to the respective State Educational Department.

Expanding the Impact on Budding Minds

Maharishi International Residential School was started with a vision to bring the world-class standards in education to young budding minds to enhance the capability of competing in the future at the global level. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, an educational group to which this school belongs, is known internationally for its quality education. The school has been providing outstanding education through committed, highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Its curriculum is regularly updated and its advanced teaching methods are enriched by technology and personalized attention. This School had a humble beginning with 84 students in the year 2007 up to Class VIII. The current

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strength of the school is 2988 students, out of which, 1511 students are staying in the hostel.

Advancing the Legacy of Maharshi The school believes and follows in practising the philosophies propounded by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi especially the meditation technique taught by him Transcendental Meditation (TM). He taught that the consciousness should be established in an expanded and unbounded state and then whatever knowledge is gained on that basis, will be true and complete. ‘Knowledge is structured in Consciousness’ means, consciousness constitutes knowledge. If we want complete knowledge, we should have a state of consciousness which is most comprehensive.’ said Maharshi Mahesh Yogi in his teachings.

Holistic Way of Schooling The school’s purpose is to provide holistic education and to help the student community to understand and realize the objectives of education as specified by the educational experts. The vision and mission of the school rightly reflects this purpose of imparting holistic life principles.

The school management has a vision of creating students,

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who can express full psycho-social potential, unfold their full creative potential, and enjoy healthy, happy and successful lives. It aims to impart and expose students to culture, heritage and the tradition of the land, to mould them to become the best citizens and transform them into great personalities from ordinary persons.

Best-in-Class Infrastructure The school is known for its modern education with state of the art infrastructure catering to various needs of the students’ overall development. The infrastructural facilities available in the school are mainly academic, digital learning, accommodation, and sports related recreational facilities. Classrooms are air-conditioned, well-ventilated with the capacity of 40 students. School campus holds yoga center, well equipped laboratories for Science, Maths and English.

Learning Methodologies Aided by Meditation The learning methodologies are developed accordingly to structure the mind and the school is insisting on yoga, pranayama and Transcendental Meditation (TM). Students practise Pranayama and Transcendental Meditation thrice a day. Further, the school has developed its unique ‘Winning Methodology’ for making students think differently. This methodology helps in enhancing the creativity and sharpening their analytical skills. It is committed to its duty to advance knowledge, to develop and share the right strategies. The campus environment is global in orientation and driven by thoughts of peace and tranquility.

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Digital Learning Environment Students learn in the digital environment created through laboratories viz. Tab lab, IT lab, Audio-visual rooms, airconditioned library with Kindle and an excellent collection of books and periodicals. The school organizes various academic and cultural events at modern seminar hall and Maharishi multi-purpose auditorium, with 12,000 Sq. ft. of space.

Accommodation The school has one of the best facilities of fully furnished air-conditioned hostel blocks for boys and girls. It provides nutritious vegetarian food cooked in the modern kitchen and served in spacious dining halls.

Sports activities A well-maintained swimming pool, clay & synthetic tennis courts of international standard are available. Horse riding and cycling along with personality development classes is a regular feature of the activity schedule. Excellent facilities are built for indoor and outdoor games.

Extra-curricular activities

“MIRS school stands out as unique from the rest by giving one-step higher than just providing the usual curricular and co-curricular activities and by inculcating the foregone practice of Yoga and Transcendental Meditation. This helps us not only maintain physical but also mental fitness. Being away from the core city, the school has provided a calm, peaceful and most importantly pollution free environment. I personally prioritize health above all and found that this is the perfect school.”

- S.Nandhini, XII F “I have been in MIRS for four years and it has become my second home. The hostel environment and integrated functioning of the school provide students with a yearlong cultural and morale-boosting experience which is offered only in very few places. There is a wide range of cocurricular activities to suit student interests. To take a break from the stress of daily routine, all the teachers and students are practising meditation on daily basis. I would like to thank the School for taking me into its family.” T R - Meganathan, XII, I School Ambassador

Activities like karate, keyboard, painting, archery, veena, classical dance, silambam, robotics and western dance are within the framework of the curriculum.

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Igniting health

“Time And health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted."

-Denis Waitley In the humdrum of the world which is ever changing and always on motion, it is very likely that something will be left out no matter, how much one tries. But it is more important to make sure what is left behind to stay into the speed. As a matter of fact, it is sad to say that one mostly compromises their physical and mental health to keep up with the rat race. Now, as the term ‘race’ has come into the discussion, we all know, it is one of the most crucial games where the body and the mind must work in a synchronized way.

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“Intelligence comes into being when the mind, the heart and the body are really harmonious.

- J. Krishnamurti

People nowadays are more conscious about the physical health, but mental health goes a miss when it comes to a holistic betterment of body. Yoga and meditation can serve the best in this matter. Meditation takes away the anxiousness, tension and stress. It gives a sense of calmness and peace of mind to handle stress with ease. Students deal with a lot of pressure in terms of exam and grades along with future plans, thus getting the mental peace is quite necessary.

“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.”

- Hippocrates

Food is as important as exercise. The right food can add to the needed vitamins, minerals, amino acids, along with protein, carbohydrate and fat. Thus it is important to choose the food right. Gluttonizing as well as less eating is harmful for health. Even the unscientic diet can damage the body. The body needs good food to function best. But at the same time, staying away from junk and packaged food or drink must be avoided to stay away from harmful chemicals and other health hazardous elements.

“Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”

- Edward Stanley

“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.”

- Christian Lous Lange

“Cleanliness is a state of purity, clarity, and precision.”

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Exercise is one of the most effective ways to get a disease free body. Exercise or any outdoor game, gym, running or even dance lessons is always refreshing for the students who spend a lot of time in front of books and computers. It helps to maintain blood circulation, reduce fat and increase metabolism rate.

The world is moving fast with technology, forgetting the that there are always two sides of a coin. People are so engrossed with the positive side of it, that the negatives are getting unnoticed. This generation hardly takes their face off any gadgets only to harm the eyes, nervous system and mental health. Insomnia is a very common issue among the youngsters. To deal with it, one must use the gadgets and not let the gadgets use him.

Cleanliness is one word that carries a lot of weight in terms of physical and mental purication. Hygiene matters a lot to keep away most of the diseases and it is a habit and part of a lifestyle rather than occasional attempts. But cleanliness from the inside is also a matter of concern. Positive thoughts and seeing the brighter part in everything is very important to keep the mind baggage-free.

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Secure Health as a Treasure!

There is a saying that ‘health is wealth’ and that is for a reason. One can lose everything, but if the good health is with that person, he/she can restore everything and survive till the last. But it is disheartening that the stressful life, contaminated water and soil, pesticides in food and too much use of gadgets have spoilt the physical and mental stability of human and we are continuously pushed into the darkness of diseases. The early days of human life are always better to acquire the best results in terms of physical and mental health, and students must be more aware of it to be in the best health to reach the top of the career with the best stability and stamina to ght the way out. T R

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Why India is becoming the next best ‘INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION’ hub?

Education is the key to everything that is good in our world today.

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ducation is a very vast word difficult to pin down in a few lines. Earlier the debate was about good education and when we mention good education I think of a quote by John Kennedy, “The Goal of Good education is the advancement of Knowledge and dissemination of truth.”

As we all are becoming more and more aware of benefits of being educated and as we read more, know more, learn more…..to expect our children to learn in the same way and the same thing would be a misdeed.

We as Indians are proud of our Gurukul way of learning, but as years have passed we are wanting to ape the countries who are the same ways but they are just presented in a good packaging, we are doing the same and exposing our children to first hand or manual experience than text knowledge.

Now we are making a point about International education and as we are aware that we have different curriculums to offer today as compared to the past. Most of us as parents put a lot of thought before we admit our child in school. It is very normal and natural for a parent to be overwhelmed about deciding over a school or curriculum that a school follows.

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As we go through the different schools we come across that each institute has its own unique edge that it has to offer for a better schooling experience.

India is growing exponentially in all sectors including education. We as a developing country are able to provide the best talent to the entire world.

The international schools in India are coming to be considered as the best or leading schools as they incorporate understanding, celebration and appreciation of the world and use curriculum that is accepted around the world.

As the globe is becoming a very close circle, we have globe trotters who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures and first hand exposure to culture gives the students an opportunity to uncover the differences and similarities which results in better appreciation of the world around them.

these global organizations look for individuals who have a wide perspective to work on a global scale.

They look for individuals with a better understanding of the trends and cultures around the world so in such cases students from international schools who are generally exposed to such experiences and have learnt some or the other foreign language and have a better understanding of cultures are more suitable and fit into the role like hand in glove.

In a country as diverse as India, the international schools are in a position to provide the children with firsthand experience of the best of both the worlds, keeping our tradition of having

While celebration of culture is a positive value that is appreciated it also fosters confidence and maturity in children. The exposure to all these activities gives the students a global perspective and a boost in their confidence level.

As we say the world is becoming a smaller place, many businesses now a day function on a global scale. All

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education as our highest priority. A country that adapts to the global trends really fast.

“A smart man makes a mistake, learns from it, and never makes that mistake again. But a wise man finds a smart man and learns from him how to avoid the mistake altogether.”– Roy H. Williams

Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere is the dedicated educational professional with more than 15 years of teaching experience covering all aspects of school operations, including teaching, counseling and special program management. She has proven her ability to create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment, ensure a school culture that encourages continuous improvements for teachers and students. She had been part of many prestigious institutions as coordinator and is currently the Principal of C M International School. Among many achievements of her, recognized as top 25 women leaders in Indian Education Sectors 2018 is the latest feather in her crown.

We are preparing our children to be smart and develop on their own by evaluating their mistakes. So it is truly said that teach a child to think and never give him readymade answers as there won’t be any learning happening then. T R

Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere Principal

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UTPAL SHANGHVI GLOBAL SCHOOL & PRABHAVATI PADAMSHI SONI INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE

Blending Curriculum with an Innovative Approach

To tap and facilitate the personal, creative, physical and ethical potential of our students during their academic pursuit, nurturing competent individuals who maintain their sensitive side while keeping pace with the global trend by being process-dependent, not person dependent.

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o create progressive thinkers with strong cultural roots capable of facing the challenges of life is Utpal Shanghvi Global School & Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College (USGS & PPSIJC). The entire team at USGS & PPSIJC, right from the management to the excellent faculty and administrators is committed to providing each student with an unrivalled educational experience.

It offers the International Early Years curriculum (IEYC, UK) from the age of two, and the most sought after Cambridge International curriculum from Primary Years all the way through to the IGCSE and A levels. Here, innovative teachings meets state of the art digitally enabled classrooms with uniboards, projectors, computers, student friendly furniture and spacious lobbies in a fully air-

conditioned campus. It has taken effective measures of installing CCTV cameras in the entire premises to ensure safety and security.

Adding More Colours into Play “Besides building deep knowledge and skills through our curriculum, leading to subject matter expertise that students can apply in the workplace, our students at USGS & PPSIJC have wide ranging facilities to bring out their maximum potential for excellence,” said Mrs. Rakhi Mukherjee, Principal. They have access to three computer and science labs each, a large auditorium and a playground.

Sports is an integral component of its curriculum and it has ten specialized in-house coaches to facilitate training. The institution is proud to have a 1:15 teacher-student ratio and

KEY PERSONALITIES OF THE INSTITUTE Mr. Jayesh Choksi is the President of JPES (Juhu Parle Education Society). He leads a dynamic team from the front and is a progressive thinker, who strongly believes that continuous improvement is the key to success. He also believes that every educational institution must create an environment conducive to preparing students for future challenges. The institution has embraced the idea of the world as a classroom with technological tools as a key to tap knowledge, resources and experiences.

“With new information being discovered and disseminated every second, it is impossible for learning to be just a gateway to pass examinations. Today, the education process needs skill sets for knowledge to be retrieved, made permanent and transferred from school learning to real-life situations”, adds Mr. Jayesh Choksi.

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Mrs. Abha Dharam Pal, CEO at USGS & PPSIJC adds “Alongside, we develop empathy and sensitivity in our students, and to take responsibility for the social cause through our Sustainable Development Project”.

zero attrition rate amongst its staff. It has built an exclusive AV studio with high end recording and broadcasting equipment. The annual mega event Blitzing is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation, where students are given leadership positions to host and perform, enabling them to explore their potential and scale new heights.

The management is working towards career oriented and skill based courses beyond A Levels, which are in the pipeline.

Winning Prestigious Honours The institute has 19 World Toppers and 65 India Toppers at the Cambridge Board Examinations and consistent 100% SSC results. Recognized for academic excellence, it has the largest number of students in the city appearing for the Cambridge Examinations at every level. The institution has accreditations like International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (SSC).

Awards and Achievements: • The only South Asian School to represent the Cambridge International Community of 600 schools on Cambridge International Education Advisory Board. Our Principal, Mrs. Rakhi Mukherjee is one of the representatives of the 9 Cambridge zones of the world • First school in Maharashtra to win Computer Literacy Excellence Award by the Govt. of India • Mrs. Abha Dharam Pal, CEO, Winner of the National Award for Best Teacher • Mr. Jayesh Choksi, President JPES, and Mrs. Abha Dharam Pal, CEO, were awarded Times Education Icon 2017

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• Global Innovative Schools Award, Dubai 2018 • International School Award (ISA) by the British Council since 2007 • Ten entries in the Limca Book of World Record • First school in India with ISO 9001 certification • At the Gothia Cup, Sweden, the team won the Silver medal in the 3/4 B playoff and the only Indian school to walk in the Parade of Nations.

• At The World Kempo Championship 2018, Budapest Hungary, students returned with 28 medals, which contributed to India standing 6th in the overall technical division.

Remarkable Alumnus Payoshaa Shah, first Indian girl to win the Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship for a degree course at Cambridge University. Yaseen Ladak, PhD from University of Oxford.

Karan Patel, leading television artist. Shweta Dawar, National lawn tennis champion. Aayush Khurana, PPSIJC commerce topper, studying at Kings College London.

WORDS OF TRUST “It is in my formative years that I had the chances to exploit my acting talents”, Ranveer Shorey, VJ, Actor and Anchor.

“My career is in complete sync with USGS’s mission statement. No matter how beautiful a building looks, but if its foundations aren’t strong then it is bound to collapse one day”, Siddhant Shah, Founder of Access for ALL and a heritage architect. T R

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Unbox Futuristic and Creative Curves for Optimum Work Satisfaction

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ime is a moving thing that always makes something prominent and something obsolete. “Going with the flow” is the nature of human survival and thus it is important to embrace any changes, and ‘change is always good’. The world is changing and so are the jobs. Those days are history now, where few selective and mundane works were the only option for the fresh graduates.

Here are some of the very interesting futuristic jobs for students.

Social Media Manager This is a ‘too cool’ work for today’s generation, as most of them spend a number of hours in social media and are well aware of its functions. But the roles and responsibilities of a social media manager are quite different and ethical one. To circulate news, information, funny quotes and memes and entertain public opinion are some of the working parts of the post.

Virtual Assistant A virtual assistant performs many of the same tasks an assistant handles in a traditional workplace. But the difference is, a virtual assistant performs her job using the Internet, phone, fax and other technology to communicate and submit work with her employer or clients. Requirements for this job vary as each employer or client requires a different hiring standard.

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Trip Manager This is a dream job for those who love to travel to the extent. As a matter of fact, these jobs need a very rich knowledge of different travel location, the weather, geographical and social knowledge of those places and every titbit of the travel to guide the enthusiasts in a very professional manner.

Teaching English Abroad Though English is one of the most celebrated languages of the world, there are a number of countries where English is still a fancy name when it comes to languages. Thus if someone is too good with this language and has a grasp over the grammar and syntax of it, can be a teacher of this language abroad. It is quite a fancy job with a good earning possibility.

Talent Manager This is one of the most interesting jobs.

But for this, the person needs to have a very keen knowledge of human psychology and the possibility to see the hidden talents, when even the person himself is unaware of it. As a matter of fact, this type of jobs falls for a special category and they are mostly part of different institutions and organizations, who works in searching talents in different sectors and boost them to flourish the talent as well as increase the importance of the institutions and organizations.

App Developer The world is moving with smartphones and all the problems have one simple solution, Apps! Yes, this name has made our lives easy and almost every need is in the palm of the hands. From gaming to food delivery, shopping, banking and transaction are all being done through apps and thus the importance of the App Developers are increasing with each passing day.

Cloud Computing Manager A cloud computing specialist is someone who helps different brands and companies migrate their information and services into the cloud. The service will ensure analyzing a company’s needs and helping them select the appropriate cloud technology and any tech enthusiast person is ideal for.

Cyber Security Manager We are living in an era where almost everything is online. Our personal data is working in a manner where every detail is vulnerable. It is even more crucial for the business and in highly confidential sectors. These aspects are increasing the importance of Cyber Security Managers who can professionally handle all the data and provide the required security for the clients.

Data Analyst If you are good with math, statistics then this can be the ideal job for you.

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Mostly required in big organisations and in IT sectors, this is one of the new kind jobs, which is getting the limelight.

Fintech Entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are ruling the current working sector and almost every fresh graduate think of doing something of their own and start new ventures. As finance and its handling are one of the most important parts of an individual’s life, whether it is the personal finance or for business, it is enhancing the importance of the Fintech Entrepreneurs.

AI Specialist AI Specialists work on systems that not only gather information but formulate decisions and act on that information. Software analysts and developers are too part of this kind of jobs. As the world is moving forward with Artificial Intelligence, the importance of such jobs are increasing immensely.

Language Experts In the technologically upgraded world, language is becoming cornered. But to add the human touch we need these people who are still too fertile and creative when it comes to exchanging human emotions. For creative writing, adding pun and oxymoron to the gift, invitation cards or different occasions along with making our virtual social lives more interesting, these people can add colours to the lives.

Robotic Engineering In the future, robotic dependence is going to increase. Already bot has taken technology by storm. Robots are going to be our future help and thus Robotic Engineering will be in craze as a job to the young engineers.

These days with the change in thinking and lifestyle, knowledge, use of gadgets and technological up-gradation, the students are getting ample opportunities to try their hands in unconventional and futuristic jobs. With the changing time, the emphasis on certain jobs is increasing and it is important to take those into account to be mobile with the change, which is the only constant thing in the universe. T R T H E

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