Indus World School (IWS) is a chain of academics focused and professionally managed schools that understands the demands of 21st century education. IWS promotes a learning environment that develops the cognitive as well as the aesthetic and affective mind. The vital link between theory and relevance is effectively established in our curriculum. It is our belief that Indus students will evolve into 21st century learners with strong analytical skills, people skills, foresight and creativity. The core values of Indus World School are Risk Taking, Openness, Ownership, Honesty and Commitment to customers and Innovation. The core values are represented by the acronym, ROOHI.

IWS is established and operated by Nalanda Foundation, a not-for-profit trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Indus World School, today is a national chain of 7 schools with presence in the following cities: Gurgaon, Indore, Raipur, Bhiwani, and Ludhiana.

  Curriculum

The Indus World School way-of-learning is centered around the student. The student’s participation, experience, voice and opinion matter to us the most.

Following the CBSE learning program School ensures the overall holistic development of its students.

We believe that young students learn differently at different stages of life. Our curriculum is tailor made to fit the learning needs of young students at varying stages of growth. Indus World School students pass through three distinct phases of learning, which we at Indus have termed – Ananda, Jigyasa and Sadhana.

We believe in the age old saying, ”I hear – I forget, I see – I remember, I do – I understand”. Learning by doing, or experiential learning, is the methodology followed at Indus World School. Central to the approach is the creation of active experiences that encourage and facilitate the asking and answering of questions and lead to the beginning of understanding.

Activities

There are various clubs and societies that are operated by the students of Indus World School.

MUN

Robotics

Photography

Film Club

Music

Art & Craft

Drama

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Oakridge International School – Bengaluru is known as the first-choice for parents who are ambitious for academic excellence and the development of the skills, attitudes and behaviours known to be needed in the world of tomorrow. Only Oakridge Banglore offers a truly international education: they are part of a family of 66 schools in 23 countries, so your child will collaborate and compete with children from all over the world, having the sort of international educational opportunities that most wait for university to experience. Oakridge International is the only one in Bangalore that are part of the world’s leading premium schools organisation, Nord Anglia Education. It’s a partnership that brings real and unique benefits to all their students. More than that, their children love coming to school as from Early Years to Grade 12, they discover, explore, challenge, learn and collaborate. 

The school offers a variety of curriculum to its students. From IB to ICSE and CBSE, school ensures an effective teaching learning program through well experienced and qualified professionals.

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) – Designed for Nursery to class V students, the PYP is a process led, inquiry based curriculum that encourages students to ask questions and seek answers about the world around them.

IB Middle Years Programme (Class VI to X) – The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) is a challenging programme for adolescent learners aged between 11-16 years in the IB Continuum of Programmes. This programme places specific emphasis on the holistic development of students and their individual abilities and levels of understanding.

IB Diploma Programme (Class XI & XII) – The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an assessed programme for students aged 16 to 19. It is respected by leading universities across the globe.

CBSE Programme (class VI to XII) – The board is committed to provide quality education to promote intellectual, social and cultural vivacity among its learners.

The academic curriculum is strongly supported by co-curricular activities.Beyond academics Oakridge International school offers a variety of clubs and programs to choose from to the students to pursue their hobbies.

Drama Club

Theatre

Music

Visual Arts

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Aditi is consistently ranked among the best coeducational day schools in the country. It is currently ranked FOURTH nationwide. It’s also ranked SECOND in Bangalore, Karnataka and South India.

Mallya Aditi International School, which was founded in 1984 by Anne Warrior, Geetha Narayanan, and a pioneering group of committed teachers and parents, remains true to its values and to the continuous development of its core competence: teaching and learning. The school strives to create a learning environment that is child-centred, international in perspective, engaging, active and critical. Its ways of working are democratic and decentralized. The school celebrates student and teacher-led initiatives and values creativity, excellence and a social conscience. In 2005 the school was awarded International Fellowship Centre status by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

Mallya Aditi International School is a co-educational prep-12 school committed to academic excellence.

Teaching in Aditi is reflective and informed by best practices. Learning, then, follows almost naturally. The emphasis that teachers make is on enquiry, understanding and appreciation. Students are given opportunities to question, experiment and make sense of what they have learned. Collaborative learning is used often, when students share what they have learned with each other. The thoughtful use of technology scaffolds many classes ranging from German and French to Geometry and Shakespeare.

Dance, music, drama, art and experiential learning are not regarded as “extra” curricular at all but an essential part of learning. For example, functions in mathematics may be explained with musical patterns while symmetry could be taught with art projects.

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Shalom Hills International School is an unaided, Christian Minority School that practices an inclusive education policy. Admission is open to children of all communities. It was founded with the focus to provide a holistic education with time-tested traditions and strong sense of values, combining academic excellence with personal capabilities. The institution has put together world-class educational facilities with diversity of curricular options.The School has been awarded many times for being the Top CBSE School in Gurgaon and Best International School in Gurgaon. Shalom is an institution with a difference, committed to excellence, and high achievements.

Curriculum

Education in Shalom Hills is a joyful journey into the world of learning. Our school curriculum has been mapped out according to sound pedagogy and latest methodology with the purpose of facilitating acquisition not only of knowledge in core subjects, the 4Cs (creative, communicative, critical and collaborative skills) but also to encourage the development of sound values and positive attitudes as well.

In order to equip our students with 21st century skills and empower them to be active participants, and at the same effective contributors to a rapidly evolving environment, our school has adopted the latest teaching-learning pedagogical practices based on the ‘democratization of knowledge’ and has planned a curriculum which is structured on relevant, timely and relational pedagogy. Our school reaffirms and reflects its abiding commitment to relevant and quality curricula to be implemented through transformative teaching practices and methodologies.

Being affiliated to CBSE, the school follows the CBSE pattern of assessment. The examination from Academic Year 2017-18 and onwards will be conducted as per the remodeled Periodic assessment structure.

Activities

Work education forms an indispensable part of the school curriculum. At Shalom Hills it refers to meaningful and purposeful manual work organized as an integral part of the learning process, resulting in either goods or services, useful for community.

At Shalom Hills we offer following programmes under work education/ skill clubs/ society:

1. MUN & Debating Society
2. Performing Arts Society
3. Music Society
4. Art Society
5. Literary Club
6. Quizzing Society
7. Eco club
8. Indian vocal
9. Orchestra- Junior & Senior
10. Junior School Band
11. Indian Folk dance
12. Western Dance
13. Skating
14. Young Artists
15. Clay Modelling/ Sculpture
16. Paper recycling
17. Football
18. Cricket
19. Basketball
20. Computer Club
21. Aerobics
22. Theatre
23. Chess
24. Astronomy
25. Robotics
26. Ramanujan club
27. Abdul Kalam science club
28. Budding Chefs
29. Junior Einstein
30. Calligraphy club

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Jain Heritage A Cambridge School, Hyderabad is a co-educational English medium day-boarding school with extended day care facility.

Promoted by the JGI Group, Jain Heritage A Cambridge School (JHCS) aims at the holistic development of its students.

The school follows CBSE and IGCSE curriculum. As per CBSE norms the school follows CCE at all levels. There are four formative Assessment and two Summative Assessments. Formative assessments are to assess the skills and concepts of the students. The teachers use a variety of tools (oral, projects, presentations) to assess the students. 

The school encourages regular participation of students in various cultural, literary, sports, arts and business events and competitions at the intra and inter-school levels.

Jain Heritage A Cambridge school strongly believes in providing ample opportunities for its students to nurture their innate potential and channel their abundant energy in developing skills essential for success in a competitive world. Keeping this philosophy in mind, it offer a range of After school Club and Sports activities for students to choose from.

Nature Club

Cookery Class

Music Club – Vocal & Instrumental Music

Zumba

Yoga

Creativity Club

Literacy Club

Dance club

Abacus

Gymnastics

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Blue Bells Model School is a pioneer co–educational English medium school located in the heart of the city of Gurgaon (Haryana).

We are known for our innovation since the inception.  We keep incorporating the latest methodologies to stay at pace with the age of transformation. It is committed to its mission, vision and values down to the word.

The progressive environment at Blue Bells Model School is an amalgamation of academics, Artificial Intelligence, theater, art, debating, discussions, seminars, MUN conference, Robotics, clubs and workshops, all being intelligently designed, promoted and woven well in the school calendar. Indoor athletics, yoga, aerobics, music, dancing, picnics and excursions have an important place in the term wise planned school calendar. 

Origin

Founded on Nov. 10, 1980, the school is a rare blend of tradition and modernity. The D.R. Memorial Bal Shiksha Vikas Society, comprising eminent personalities from all walks of life is the apex body of the school. Emanating from a humble beginning, today this versatile institution has grown into a full-fledged Model School.

The school began with a total strength of 9 students which increased to 80 by the end of the session in March 1981 and further rose to a figure of 250 within a span of one year and more than doubled to 570 by the year 1983. Forging ahead the school shifted to its own premises at 934, Sector-4 on November 10, 1982 which now houses the feeding branch, Blue Bells Preparatory School. The school was shifted to its present premises on July 29, 1985 and started its growth towards a Senior Secondary School with its present strength of approximately 2500 students.

Curriculum

To develop academic excellence the school offers a wide syllabus with careful planning and guidance to enable the students’ independent thinking and self-expression. This is reflected in class XII & X results that we manage every year in the CBSE Board Examinations year after year.

Our Commitment is to educate a pupil in mind, body and soul. Modern methodologies are employed to facilitate learning. Teachers follow a set curriculum, which shapes and integrates learning. Pupils are helped in developing linguistic intelligence through creative writing, public speaking etc.

Activities

Every child has inborn qualities which can be developed by giving them suitable opportunities. Students of the primary branch get ample chances to showcase their talents through various functions, competitions, morning assemblies etc. Students get a chance to participate in debates, recitation, speech, extempore etc. which help them to improve their speaking skills and give them a chance to become a winner. Apart from these co-curricular activities, various sports activities are also organized for the students. Students get training from coaches and get a chance to excel in the field of sports.

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In the era of COVID19, most governments around the world are supporting complete lockdown and have temporarily closed educational institutions. COVID19 is a deadly virus and the lockdown is an attempt to stop the spread of this pandemic.

IB, A Levels, ICSE, CBSE all known and recognized boards have postponed or cancelled examinations. All the schools are shut, and students are confined at home, with extremely limited contact with friends and virtually no physical activity. These nationwide closures are impacting over 60% of the world’s student population. Several other countries have implemented localized closures impacting millions of additional learners.

Lockdowns across the country have created a situation of distress and panic among all. If we talk about the education field, students appearing for their board examinations were the most affected one. Atharva Verma, a student from KR Mangalam, shared his discomfort stating,”I was earlier very worried that the board exams might get cancelled. But only my computer exam got cancelled so I am relieved because the computer does not matter that much as only the top 5 marks are considered. Also, I did not like computers as a subject so it’s fine.”

With the lockdown it’s not just the academic front but the social and emotional state of the students have got a crash. In words of Avleen Sethi, a student from Suncity school,”Grade 10 and 12 are two of the most crucial and exhausting years of a student’s life, and they just want to relax once they are done with their exams. But with the implication of the COVID19 lockdown, my after-boards plans were destroyed. All the malls, clubs, restaurants, cinema halls and the like shut down, the batch parties got cancelled and all other plans were ruined.”

Similarly another student Aditi Singh, from Amity School, sector 46 Gurugram says,”I wanted to meet my friends after the board exams because after getting admissions in the university I am not sure when I will be able to meet my school friends.”

Though the reason and motive behind the lockdown is sensible and logical enough but as it is said every action has a reaction and this time a repercussion too. Social and emotional state of the students has gotten disturbed. Confined in four walls and lack of any physical activity has made most of the children irritated and lethargic.

Where some students were upset because their plans for leisure got cancelled, few were worried about their future study plans. One such student, Snigdha Sharma, from Amity School, is tensed about her admission in university “I was very tense after my exams because I was afraid that with the coming of this COVID19 virus it will affect my entrance exams for the university and will also delay the checking of the answer sheets.”

After all is said and done, with Unlock coming up everyone is all set to adapt a new lifestyle and step out with all the safety measures and acting responsibly for themselves and people around. Students specially are hopeful about opening up the universities and colleges so that they can plan their study journey once again.

(Student inputs collated by Riddhima Chauhan resident of Gurgaon )

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