Why
Reading is a foundational skill for acquiring any other skill or knowledgeif you’re a proficient and passionate reader then you’re a lifelong learner. In these times of ChatGPT, we want to make sure our students are critical thinkers and skilful readers, mindfully understanding and questioning the information they come across.
Before the academic year begins, students will undergo one-on-one BAS assessment powered by Fountas & Pinnell. This assessment will determine the student’s reading level which will be used to plan lessons and which will be communicated to you.
Then, students will begin the novel study program wherein they will systematically read critically-acclaimed novels from different genres.
Within novel study, teachers will plan for strategic lessons that target English Language Arts skills. Teachers will weave in grammar concepts, vocabulary building and writing skills within the lessons for every novel study.
During sustained silent reading blocks, students will independently read with a focus on levelling up on their BAS assessment.
Apart from participating in the novel study program, students will also spend time every week in our new library and language lab space. With 10,000+ titles, author events, interactive read-alouds, and parent workshops, our library will be a space that celebrates all things reading!
Applied math program
Why
Math expert and Stanford Professor, Jo Boaler says there is no such thing as a math person or the idea that some people are math people - everyone is a math person. At AIS, we want to give every student the opportunity to become a mathematician and use math as a tool to make sense of the world around them. The focus of our applied math program will be to ensure that students learn math concepts by making real-world connections.
As part of our applied math program, students will spend one block every week at the math lab, immersed in engaging and explorative learning.
What and how
To develop mathematicians who can meaningfully apply math concepts in day-to-day life, we have designed our applied math program with two key components:
A dedicated math lab equipped with age appropriate physical and digital math learning resources - our math lab will give students opportunities to engage with hands-on activities, games, puzzles, simulations, manipulatives, and challenges and empower them to forge connections between theory and real-life
A dedicated applied math specialist who makes learning fun and engaging for every student
Applied math program in action
Our applied math specialist will work closely with the math teachers to curate learning experiences that will help students explore the concepts being taught in the class in a hands-on way.
On some days students will engage in simulations, games, challenges, and riddles. On other days they might watch videos or observe demonstrations that will help them visualise abstract math concepts.
The learning experiences in our applied math program will be designed to cater to students of varying proficiency and interest levels
Eventually, students will be expected to apply their math understanding to solve real world problems through exciting projects
Hands-on science program
Why
When students engage with scientific concepts through hands-on, practical learning, they develop a much deeper understanding. Our hands-on science program will give students the opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation of the scientific process - making observations, forming hypotheses, making predictions, conducting experiments, and analyzing results.
What and how
Our hands-on science program is meant to inspire students to apply scientific thinking. The program is designed with the following key components:
A dedicated hands-on science lab equipped with digital aids, models, and scientific equipment
Science projects that promote scientific research, discovery, and innovation
Field trips and learning expeditions for making real-world connections and taking scientific investigations beyond the classroom
Hands-on science program in action
Our science teachers will use the hands-on science lab to conduct practical activities and experiments that will help students develop a deeper understanding of the concepts they are learning in the classroom.
The hands-on science lab will be used by teachers to help students visualize concepts - teachers will bring alive scientific phenomena through models, images, videos, and simulations to help with the visualisation
Students will have access to a variety of materials - tools, DIY kits, models etc to play and experiment with both by themselves and in collaboration with their peers
To aid assimilation and scientific thinking practice, students will start out by posing a question to explore, move on to gathering information, interpret their findings, and report their findings - the process will be be fluid and not linear
Through the year, students will go on fieldtrips and learning expeditions that are connected to the concepts being explored in the classroom
As a part of the hands-on science program, students will spend two blocks every week at the science lab, observing, investigating, and performing science experiments.
Coding, robotics, and design thinking program
Why
The future belongs to the makers! Coding, robotics, and design thinking are essential skills for success in today's world. When students design, tinker, and create, they build creativity, innovation, and self-expression skills. This maker mindset gives students the confidence to take on any personal, local, or global challenge and approach it with higher-order problem solving skills.
What and how
As part of our comprehensive coding, robotics, and design thinking program, students will get the opportunity to learn new skills, explore interests, collaborate with other students, and create personally meaningful projects. We have designed our program with the following key components:
A very large, futuristic makerspace equipped with manual and digital creation tools
A team of expert engineers and designers to deliver the program
Project-based learning curriculum with three key modules: Skill building - learning skills related to STEM, digital fabrication, digital art and media, automation, electronics, materials, and structure
Informations and Communication Technologies (ICT) - using digital devices to organise information and express idea
Design thinking - unpacking the design thinking process and applying it through ideation and prototyping solutions to problems
Annual Maker Faire - a showcase and celebration of student projects to the larger school community
Coding, robotics, and design thinking program in action
Our coding, robotics, and design thinking program is designed to help students bring their ideas to life by learning new skills and by applying those skills to solve real world problems.
During the beginning of the year, students will spend time learning how to use the tools and equipment in the makerspace in a safe way
Once students are familiar with the makerspace and its equipment, our team will start implementing the three-pronged curriculum.
In the skill-building module, students will learn to use maker skills to solve practical problems. They will learn rapid prototyping and build projects related to their units of inquiry
In the design thinking module, they will learn to follow the design thinking framework to user research and problem-solving.
In the ICT module, they will learn to use digital devices meaningfully in every aspect of their life in and beyond the classroom.
In the last quarter of the year, students will choose a passion project.At the end of the year, students will showcase their passion projects at our . Annual Maker Faire
As part of the program, students will spend four blocks per week building technical skills in coding, robotics, woodworking, electronics, analytical reasoning, and design thinking.
Foreign languages program
Why
Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world”. By learning new languages, students unlock new ways of interacting with the world. Learning a foreign language is a complex task but its advantages are far reaching - from social and cultural connections to academic and cognitive benefits.
Skill Live International is a leading foreign language institute with over a decade of experience serving the most reputed international schools in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
As part of the enrichment program, students will spend two blocks a week immersed in learning the language of their choice.
What and how
In our foreign language program, students will get the option to choose between learning Spanish or French. The program has been designed in partnership with Skill Live International with the following tenets:
Curriculum focussed on building practical knowledge and fluency
Built in assessments and mastery tracking
Regular reports and updates for families
Expert facilitation by Skill Live International’s trainers and educators
Immersive language learning experience with cultural celebrations and real-world connections
Foreign languages program in action
The focus of the program is to lay a strong foundation for language learning which will help our students achieve success in high school.
At the beginning of the year, students will be assessed to gauge their understanding levels. This will help the Skill Live International team design their lesson plans. Instruction in foreign languages program will focus on 4 strands of language learning - listening, speaking, reading, and writing. There will be additional emphasis on listening and speaking to ensure that students are fluent and are able to apply the language learnt in dayto-day life.
During the course of the year, students will also be exposed to the language’s culture through its folklore and celebration of important festivals.
Visual arts program
Why
Art serves as a means of communication and self-expression! In today’s world, art takes many forms - an instagram post, an NFT, an AI generated illustration, or a beautiful authentic piece of oil painting. Art is a way to understand life through multiple perspectives while learning technical skills. Understanding and creating visual art builds students’ critical thinking and lateral thinking skills enabling them to communicate in a powerful way.
What and how
To give our students the ability to develop their own unique style of expression, we have designed our visual arts program with the following key components:
A dedicated Visual Arts Studio - a space that celebrates art and serves as a gallery for student masterpieces and hosting renowned artists!
A team of experienced artists and teachers to lead the program
Comprehensive visual arts curriculum which focuses on:
Diverse 2D and 3D art techniques - painting, printmaking, origami, sculpting, pottery, textile designing, weaving, and mor Wide range of media and materials - exploring paper, clay, wood, sand, inks, paints, plaster, watercolour, tempera, pastels, and mor Art history - discovering the origins of different art forms, knowing popular artists, and reading and critiquing art literature
Art gallery visits and outdoor walks - our art focused fieldtrips will provide students with the opportunity to draw inspiration from real-life artists and their work
Visual arts program in action
Our visual arts program is designed to make art more immersive. The focus is to help every student discover a unique style of expression and foster a lifelong love for art.
Students will learn the fundamental art skills of painting with a brush, mixing colours, manipulating clay, and creating two and three dimensional works.
Gradually, they will progress to constructing increasingly intricate works while experimenting with a variety of mediums such as paint, pastels, pencil, clay, paper, glass, and other multimedia art tools
Students will build connections with what they are learning in their core subjects and extend their understanding through art.
Each term they will be introduced to renowned artists and artworks from around the world and learn to observe, reflect, respect and appreciate the diverse traditions, histories and cultures.
As part of our visual arts program, students will spend two blocks every week immersed in building their visual art skills.
Annual Art Exhibition
The yearly program will culminate with an which will give our students the opportunity to showcase their projects to the larger Ahmedabad community.
Dance program
Why
Dance gives students the opportunity to be aware of their bodies, understand how they think and feel, and use it to demonstrate their learning. In turn, it develops key 21st century skills of collaboration, creativity, and communication.
has over 25 years of experience in the dance and entertainment industry. Their Shiamak Dance Education (SDE) program runs in some of the best schools across India.
Students will spend an average of one block per week immersed in learning different dance forms.
Our dance program is developed in partnership with the iconic Shiamak Davar Institute For Performing Arts (SDIPA). Our dance
A fully equipped modern dance studio
Expert dance instructors from SDIPA who will
The Shiamak Dance Education (SDE) curriculum
Dance program in action
Our dance program is designed to provide a comprehensive performing arts experience to our students. Students will explore various dance styles including Bollywood Jazz, Theatre Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and more.
Students will begin the year with movement games and improvisational activities that will help them warm up their movements to music. Gradually, they will be introduced to vocabularies of different dance forms.
As the year progresses, they will develop foundational dancing traits like posture and lyrical expressions. To further enrich the dance experience, students will also explore the roots and history of dance as a cultural practice and art form.
Students will showcase their dance skills and stage performances during the school s cultural celebrations and the end of year annual performance
Theatre program
Why
As one of the oldest artforms known to mankind, theatre provides students with multiple ways of expressing themselves and helps them become confident communicators. Theatre gives students a platform to refine their language, connect with their bodies, and tell stories that have the potential to engage an audience.
What and how
To give our students a rigorous performing arts foundation, we have partnered with Rangbhumi for our theatre program. Our theatre program has the following key components:
A fully equipped modern theatre studio where students get the opportunity to create and host performances
Highly trained drama teachers facilitators from Rangbhumi who will conduct all the classes
Rangbhumi’s Applied Theatre curriculum that focuses on social emotional learning and on providing students with exposure to a wide range of theatre practices
Focus on staging student-led theatre performances that are linked to school-wide activities
Theatre program in action
Theatre taps into the four learning styles - visual, aural, verbal and physical - aiding in students’ personal growth. All these learning styles will be explored through dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, and drama games.
Initial sessions will focus on developing students’ imaginative capacities
Gradually, students will engage in specific drama skills that focus on facial expressions, gestures, movement, language, posture and vocal techniques
With each progressing session and grade, students will get exposure to diverse scripts and stories from different times, cultures, and places
Students will showcase their theatre skills and stage performances during the school’s cultural celebrations and the end of year annual performance
Rangbhumi is one of Mumbai’s leading theatre groups and has several years of experience working with schools in and around Mumbai.
As a part of the theatre program, students will spend an average of one block per week honing their drama skills.
Music program
Why
Music is a universal language that transcends cultures and generations and brings people together in moments of shared joy. Music education has been proven to have a profound impact on student development - it stimulates the brain, improves language skills, helps socialise, lowers stress levels, and enhances memorization skills. We want our students to develop a broad appreciation of music and develop a lifelong love for it!
Founded by the award-winning composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan, SMA has over a decade of experience providing high quality music education to people around the world.
As a part of our music program, students will spend one block every week growing with music.
What and how
To implement a high-quality music program, we have partnered with the renowned Shankar Mahadevan Academy (SMA). Our music program has the following key components:
SMA’s Grow With Music™ Program to pique student interest in Indian music
Certified teachers trained by SMA who will conduct all music classes across grade levels
Focus on vocal music instruction through range, rhythm, diction, and performance
Music program in action
The SMA music program is designed to make students fall in love with Indian music while building singing proficiency.
At the start of the year, students will engage in musical games and singalongs that will help demystify musical elements such as rhythm, pitch, form, texture, and timbre
Throughout the year, students will learn to appreciate the versatility of music by exploring music from various regions and genres
As they progress, students will be able to compose their own musical pieces. Few years into the music program, all students will have developed a refined taste for music. Students will present their musical skills throughout the year - at the school’s cultural celebrations, grade assemblies, and during the end of year annual performance
Students with exceptional music abilities will get the opportunity to perform at SMA’s special musical events and SANGAM. SANGAM is SMA’s global music meet where students will showcase their singing in the presence of renowned global musicians including Shankar Mahadevan.
Sports program
Why
Sports give students a platform like no other to build both - the mind and the body. A structured sports program offers students an opportunity to build a wide range of skills. We want to ensure our students are team players who are equipped with critical life skills of performing under pressure and being perseverant.
What and how
To support individual growth and team success, we have partnered with Sportz Village to build our sports offering. A few highlights of our program:
Sportz Village’s well-researched sports curriculum
Skill-building in various team sports including basketball, football, cricket, and volle bal
Emphasis on participation and fu
Options of competitive pathwa s for students who excel at specific sport
A range of options to cater to the different interests of students
Well-qualified and experienced Sportz Village coaches to conduct all classes and ensure effective deliver of the program
Dedicated facilities for sports training and hosting games
Round the ear sports events including sports da s and inter- and intra-school competitions
Sports program in action
The focus of our sports program is to give students the opportunit to enhance their skills through specialised training. The Sportz Village program offers a skill-based progression across different team-sports.
From Grade 6, students will have the option to choose one sport to excel in. The can pick from Football, Cricket, Basketball, and Volle ball.
The will begin the ear b honing the foundational skills of the chosen sport
Graduall the will move on to building more advanced skills and gamepla
Students will practise and prepare for elimination rounds and inter-school / inter-house sports competitions across the ear.
Sportz Village is India’s leading sports education organisation. With over 20 years of experience, Sportz Village has partnered with corporates, government organisations, and some of the best schools across India.
As part of our sports program, students will spend two blocks every week on physical education and sports skills development.
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