"The Gateway Schools, New York (USA), was founded in 1965, by a parent and an educator. Together, they laid a foundation of optimism and child-centeredness in this institution that has been making a remarkable difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities and their families for over 45 years. In an attempt to extend the benefits of its powerful educational philosophy and innovative methods to children beyond the U.S., the Gateway School of New York has now partnered with The Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation to establish The Gateway School of Mumbai. The vision behind this collaboration is to generate learning and spread evidence-based practices, in the field of education and therapies, in India and globally. The Gateway School of Mumbai is dedicated to empowering children with learning challenges - along with their families and the professionals that support them. Our intention is to help students develop the skills, knowledge, understandings and attitudes necessary for them to lead fulfilling and productive lives – as independent and successful individuals that actively contribute to society."
The Gateway School of Mumbai is located in Govandi East
The Gateway School of Mumbai offers IGCSE curriculum
The campus is located in Govandi &ndash: adjacent to Chembur in the geographic centre of Mumbai. Govandi is home to contemporary housing complexes, several corporate houses, and renowned educational institutions like the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
This locality has excellent infrastructure, allowing quick and easy road commutes to and from South and North Mumbai.
The school uses sound insulation to mask unwanted external noise factors as well as everyday interior noise. Another critical factor is the control of the interior climate, for which, mechanical ventilation systems have been integrated with a fresh air component.
Great care has been taken to make all areas accessible to those students who will require wheelchairs and other assisted access. Ramps and lifts are components for movement, in addition to stairways and corridors.
The school site measures approximately 28,000 square feet, and currently has approximately 20,000 square feet of built-up area.
The emphasis of the school&rsquo:s design is on spaces that are cheerful, orderly, visually calm and hygienic - all vital environmental components in the imparting of a quality education.
Multiple playgrounds have been designed to cater to a variety of sporting requirements.
Factors as intangible, yet significant, as the colour and temperature of ambient lighting, and the texture of materials underfoot, are foregrounded to craft an environment that suit various sensitivities.
Dedicated spaces have been assigned for therapies, stocked with specialised equipment.
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