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Dear Parents,
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you and your child into the Indus family. A few years back, when we started the first Indus School, the world had already stepped into the 21st Century. Our thoughts and ideas were already impacted with the newness which comes with the start of a new millennium, a new era. Hence, it will not be unfair to say that Indus is truly a newborn of the 21st Century, just as your child is.
Our core educational values are based on age old precepts of education, but have been moulded to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In our view, when our children grow up and enter into adulthood, they must be prepared to face life ahead of them. A lot of choices we make in our schools’ policies and methods are shaped by the view we hold of the future ahead of us. Let me elaborate what some of these beliefs are:
1. The aim of life is to work joyfully and find happiness in everything you do. The aim of education must be to impact not just the mind of the child but also the heart of the child. We have to, therefore, work on the entire personality of the child which includes knowledge and emotions. This is the Indus approach to holistic development of your child.
2. Each child learns in his/her own way and style. We must be patient to allow the child to learn at his/her pace.. The child's natural curiosity has to be preserved and the child's self esteem has to be carefully nurtured and not harmed through excessive disciplining. This is the Indus way of child centric approach to development.
3. The 21st Century society and workplace is going to be more democratic and less authoritarian, more flexible and more open. The Indus children have to grow up to be self-directed, responsible and open minded citizens who will fit in well with the 21st Century workplace. The culture of Indus schools has to reflect these values.
4. The 21st Century is expected to be driven by technology and hence the democratization of knowledge. Factual knowledge will be commonly available and is not going to be the difference between success and failure. The winners of the 21st Century will be those children who showcase creativity, innovation, learning, entrepreneurial skills and people smartness. The children of Indus have to be prepared for this new world and our teaching practices will deliver these skills and attributes.
I must conclude but not before elaborating on ROOHI, our core values. The core values of our organization are Risk Taking, Openness, Ownership, Honesty and Commitment to our customers and Innovation. Indus will remain true to these values. We will interact with teachers, parents and children in an open and authentic way and show great ownership for the tasks we take up. We will take risks and innovate. We will fail once in a while but we will never give up and will do so with complete honesty and commitment to our children.
My email id is [email protected]
Please feel free to write to me and share your experiences at any time.
Sincerely,Sujit BhattacharyyaCo-founder, Indus World School
WELCOME TO INDUS !
Indus is a Great Place to Work
1st School in India to win this award
Indus World School is the only school to be ranked as a Great Place to Work through a survey conducted in association with The Economic Times. Moreover, IWS has won this recognition 3 years in a row, from 2012 to 2014. And when our teachers are happy it shows in our schools, making them the Best Places to Learn for our children
Digital Learning Magazine awards 2014IWS-Gurgaon: Ranked 1st in GurgaonIWS-Indore: Ranked 2nd in IndorerIWS-Raipur: Ranked 2nd in RaipurIWS-Ludhiana: Ranked 6th in Ludhiana IWS-Aurangabad: Ranked 6th in Aurangabad
This ranking was achieved in a survey covering almost 6000 schools and based on teachers' competency, academic excellence, infrastructure, students' development, sports and extra-curricular activities and academic performance.
4th World Education Summit 2014: organized by digital Learning and eletsTechnomedia The innovative pedagogical practices which make Indus special have been recognised by jury members .These practices are:
"Indus Practices which aid socio-emotional development of the child, for example emotional corners in class, home visits by mentors, starting the day by setting the agenda and ending the day with a closure, QCT (Quality Circle Time) which encourages self discipline and self esteem"
"Innovative use of technology which helps in curriculum transaction, assessment and monitoring the learning levels of children."
Student AchievementsIndus students have performed creditably in various National level examinations and competitions.
Golden Artist award at Picasso Art Competition, an
international event for school students
Keshav – 1st in MP and 34th All India in NTSE
1st in Interschool Debate competition
45% of the students scored CGPA 9 and above in the 2014 CBSE Class X exams with Siddhant and Swatantra scoring 9.8 out of 10.Siddhant Karmarkar Swatantra Garg
Winners of Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Fellowships conducated by Dept of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. Trishank Baghel Abhishek Kanthed
Four out of eleven national finalists in Google’s National Inter School
Scratch programming competition
Rajat, Star Artist award at Picasso, an international art competition for school students
Kushal Daga: 5th Rank in International Chess competition
Sampanna: 1st in Maharashtra in National Cyber Olympiad
1st in Senior and Junior Bal Vigyan Science Competitions
Rajul, Special Award winner at SPIC- MACAY’s annual convention
Nishant
Ranked 3rd in MP (under18)
Amol
Ranked 5th in MP(under14)
Rajveer, Gold medal in roller skating - CBSE West Zone
competition
Four out of eleven national finalists in Google’s National Inter School
Scratch programming competition
Our School Environment Real learning stems from nurturing curiosity and fearlessness inseeking answers. To facilitate this, we create an atmosphere thatis warm, friendly and supportive to children.
Our teachers are not authority-wielding figures for children butfriendly mentors and guides who ensure that the classroom isan emotionally safe space where children can dig deeper andtake risks with their imagination and blossom without any fearof being judged.
Learning Stages at Indus
At Indus, the Pre-Primary classes and Classes 1 and 2 are called the Ananda phase.
In Pre-Primary, we follow a thematic approach. Through themes such as seasons, animals, gardens and festivals, children learn various subjects like plant science, animal science, mathematics and languages. Field visits, audio visual aids and theme based activities provide exposure to children by inducing joy in learning. Sports, music, dance, art and craft are also given significant importance to augment the child’s physical, social, emotional development and creativity.
In classes 1 and 2, along with themes, subject based learning is also catered with equal importance.
Ananda
"We are thankful to the entire school fraternity for
mentoring and nurturing our son in a commendable manner. We have seen him
grow and learn at a good pace and feel fortunate
that our child is a part of IWS, Pune. We admire
the school's child centric concept and are great fans
of it. Keep up the good work."
Ruchi Suneja, mother of Bharat Suneja,
Playgroup and Daycare student, Indus Junior,
Pune
Early Age English Language Learning
Indus uses widely acclaimed international practices such as JollyPhonics™ from Jolly Learning Company, UK for teaching theEnglish language to young children. Our goal is to make children independent readers by the age of five.
Foundations of Mathematics
Indus aims to impart Mathematics education to children by eliminating any fear of the subject. We do this by using mathematical toolkits called Jodogyan, puzzles and games to introduce conceptual clarity and make Math interesting and relevant to children’s lives.
See this video to know more about Mathematics teaching http://www.indusworldschool.com/videos/maths
"After joining IWS, my children got an exposure
to new ways of teaching - learning. At IWS, everything
is done practically – it is not just about reading the
chapter and writing questions and answers. They see, they
do, then understand and finally write the answer and
make notes. The way in which mentors teach is fabulous!"
Mrs Deepika Arora (Mother: Sehaj Arora, Grade VI
and Vaibhav Arora, Grade I,IWS Ludhiana)
Music, Arts, Craft, Drama and Sports [MACDS]
In the Ananda stage, 60% of the time is allocated to activities which develop emotional, physical and creative intelligence. Music, Art and Sports are not considered extra-curricular at Indus and they are an integral part of each day. We believe that exposure to art and aesthetics is central to the development of a child's body and soul.
View this clip on MACDS http://www.indusworldschool.com/videos/macds
Developing Good Habits
At Ananda, children are introduced to social skills like courtesies and politeness. They then move onto more complicated activities like grooming, organizing their work, cleanliness etc. To the children, these are meaningful activities that involve caring for themselves, others and the environment and becoming more independent.
Project Based Learning Nurtures Curiosity
At Indus, classes 3 to 8 are categorized under the Jigyasa phase. In these classes, children get exposure to learning through projects such as creating stories and story books, designing musical instruments, making a drama script, designing a vehicle or creating a webpage. Such projects encourage students ot do research and learn by asking questions.
Early Age IT Curriculum
From Class 3 onwards our children use Scratch TM, a programming language developed by MIT Media Lab. As children create their own stories and animations and share their creations on the web, they learn to think creatively and work collaboratively.
Visit this page to see the Scratch projects of Indus Indore students http://scratch.mit.edu/users/IWSIndore
Jigyasa
"First of all thanks a lot Indus for building
confidence and bringing a smile on my daughter’s
face. Indus is truly a school which takes
complete care of every child. Let it be sports,
music, dance or acads they take full pains to
groom kids and bring out their best. I really feel that
my kid is in safe hands where they can avail the
best knowledge. There was a time when I wanted Arushi to speak about the
whole day's experience and there was one answer
“Accha Gaya” but now when I ask her she has
so much to say that I tell her “ek shabd me bolo na
baba “Accha gaya”. This difference in the addition of joy, excitement, sense
of responsibility and loving oneself is entirely due to
Indus. Once again thanks to all of you."
Mr. Rahul Doshi,Father of Arushi Doshi,
Grade VII IWS Auranagabad
Discipline : Goal Setting (IKT) and Quality Circle Time (QCT)Indus World Schools across the country have a very strong track record of outstanding student discipline and behaviour.
Our unique approach of treating students with dignity and respect is at the foundation of this environment.
Quality Circle Time (QCT) is based on the promotion of self-discipline and self-esteem. Students learn and understand the consequences of their behaviour and begin to take on responsibility for themselves and their immediate and wider community.
Students set their own goals and review their own progress with their teachers. These build habits of self-management and personal effectiveness.
Indus believes in preparing children for the world throughscientific career guidance and stringent test preparation fromClass IX onwards. During this phase, called Sadhana, we focus on disciplined effort towards reaching a goal.
“When we selected this school for our daughter Gaurja, around 3 years
back, we were wondering whether we have made the
right choice. But soon we were pleasantly surprised
when we found her improving in self confidence
and public speaking and interaction with other children.
The school environment has made her excel in
various fields. She has won a number of prizes in Olympiads, Music, Arts &
Craft competitions and Academics.
She is developing into a very humble and confident
person for which I am thankful to the school and
staff.
Mrs. Pooja Agrawal,Mother of Gaurja,
Class VII- IWS Raipur
Sadhana
View this clip on Goal Setting and IT skills http://www.indusworldschool.com/videos/goals
Career Development Centers
In Class IX, all children undergo Future Map: a series of scientific tests. Future Map tests a child’s aptitude, personality and interest and then recommends the best suited career options. We help to make an informed career decision by providing counseling to the child.
At Indus, we provide preparation for the following entrance examinations:
• Engineering• Law• CA-CPT• BBA • Hotel Management
CL Educate is an excellent partner for us to leverage our expertise in offering career guidance and intense preparation required for achieving outstanding results. Till date, CL Educate has tutored lakhs of students and helped them gain entry into the best institutions like IITs, National Law Schools, IIMs and top Indian and overseas universities.
Results of CL Test Preparation Programs
Law • 4 out of top 5 and 61 out of top 100 ranks in CLAT ’15 • 65% students in the top 100 ranks in CLAT 2015, 2014, 2013 are CL LST students • 4 out of top 5 and 66 out of top 100 ranks in CLAT ’16 • Rank 1 in CLAT 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 are CL LST Students
Engineering • 21 years of All India Rank 1 in IIT-JEE
BBA /Hotel Management/ Integrated MBA • Ranks 2, 3 & 10 in IPU law exam are LSTians • 77 CL students cleared DU Joint Admission Test 2015
MBA • 17,148 IIM calls received by CLites in CAT 2015 • Six 100%ilers in CAT 2015 are CLites
“It’s a pleasure seeing my two children Ankur and Aditya
developing and progressing in Indus World School. The
IWS staff and teachers truly understand the unique
qualities and abilities to meet the needs of our children,
united with caring discipline to let each student know they are
valued and important”
Sanjay and Sangeeta Singh, parents of Ankur of Grade 7
and Aditya of Grade 2,IWS Gurgaon
Evaluation andExamination SystemIndus World Schools are based on the Central Board ofSecondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.
At the beginning of each academic session, there is typically a Baseline Assessment in each major subject to help the teacher understand the learning levels of the class. Throughout the year, we follow the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system for all classes, as prescribed by the CBSE. Our assessment systems are designed to test understanding and not simply the ability to reproduce facts.
We have a two term academic year where the report card is handed out at the end of each term on the day of Parent Mentor Interaction (PMI) .
CCE Assessments at Indus
Pre-primary to Class 5
The assessment is based on activities, written worksheets and oral assessments. Assessment happens 4 times in a year in pre-primary classes and 6 times in a year in classes 1 and 2. The subject performance is described by breaking up the subject into multiple skills and each skill is graded on a 3 point scale. Our mentors prepare a comprehensive and continuous detailed profile of each student, keeping track of his/hergrowth and progress.
Class 6 Onwards
The assessments are based on a set of Formative and Summative Assessments (FA and SA). Formative Assessments (FAs) are typically topic based monthly assessment in the form of written quizzes, oral tests, discussions, projects etc. Summative Assessments (SAs) are written tests held at the end of the two-terms. The report cards include the results of the Formative and Summative tests. A 10 point grading scheme is followed in the report card.
“It's just been two quarters since our daughter got
admission in this school, and in such a small span of time, so many good things
came around. Let's first start with PMIs in which we
as parents learn how they are teaching our child. This creates a synergy between
the school's and parents' teaching. The celebration of
English week was another such event which involved
parents with the children by storytelling - a very unique approach. Another unique
feature is the teacher's visit at to the student's home. This is an amazing way to understand the behavior of the student as a child,
and strengthens the bond between them Children and
Teachers. The education at IWS is wholesome, and
helps inculcating knowledge as well as values."
Mrs. Ruchi Sogani, Mother of Samriddhi PP2,
IWS Indore
Technology at Indus Educational Tabs
Indus has introduced specially designed Educational Tablets which allow students to carry a learning device with them to the classroom. These tablets are loaded with a large number of videos and provide access to question banks for practice for most subjects. Indus schools use Edu tabs from grade 4 onwards.
Compass Box
Compass box is an in-house developed Online Assessment Platform which provides a 24x7 learning zone to students. Compass Box comprises over a thousand tests and tens of thousands of questions which have been carefully vetted by Indus teachers and provided for practice. Periodic online tests allow teachers to identify specific learning issues for each student and the class as a whole on a real time basis and take corrective actions, as required. Digital badges and Leader boards encourage students at the school and at the class level.
Indus is one of the first schools in India to have implemented Google Apps for Education, a uniquely 21st century experience in collaboration and communication for students, parents and teachers alike.
Highly controllable and secure, Google Apps for Education allows the school environment to be kept Ad free, Spam free and absolutely safe for children.
Google Drive
• Enables students to access Homework /Circulars/ resources 24x7. • Enables academic sharing amongst teachers and students across schools
Google Mail and Groups
1. Helps students to connect among themselves and with mentors 2. Helps to create Special Interest Groups
Parents as PartnersIndus expects deep commitment from parents in this journey.Parents are an integral part of our curriculum and areexpected to support and encourage the child.
Indus Learning Series – Parent Workshops
Parent Development Workshops are organized to improve parents’ role in their child’s learning process. Some of the workshops in the Indus Learning Series are:
• Find the winner in your child• How to get your child to cooperate without conflict• 21st Century learning skills• Careers after school• Target IIT
Home Visits - A Unique Indus Practice
Every year our teachers make home visits to strengthen the bond between school and parents. These visits help our mentors understand the children better by knowing more about their environment at home.
What our Parents have to say
As a learning organization, we constantly strive to improve ourselves. Each year we conduct surveys among our parents to find out their views about the school.
The detailed survey results are as follows:
No. Questions %
1 My child feels safe at this school. 97%
2 The school communicates with parents effectively. 92%
3 My child enjoys going to this school. 96%
4 The overall quality of education my child receives at this school is good. 93%
5 My child's possessions are safe at school. 96%
6 I feel comfortable contacting my child's teacher for information. 93%
“The way of teaching, syllabus and the
environment which my son got at IWS is
different from that at other schools. The teaching practices at
the school give me great satisfaction. In
my opinion, every child should start schooling at
Indus ”
Mr. Jitender Dabas,Father of Moulick-Grade 3,
IWS Bhiwani
Satya Narayanan R: Satya is the Chairman and Founder of CL Educate (formerly Career Launcher) and a graduate of IIM-B and St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He is a mentor to the entire CL group and teaches language and social studies from Grade IV onwards. Satya regularly trains the Indus mentors and guides the Principals towards excellence
Gautam Puri: He is the Vice-Chairman of CL Group and is one of the most respected teachers among students of CL. He is a chemical engineer and a MBA from IIM, Bangalore. Gautam mentors the Career Development program for students of VII to X at Indus.
Sujit Bhattacharyya: Sujit is a B.Tech from IIT-Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM-Bangalore. Sujit is responsible for the rich IT curriculum at Indus and the use of technology for learning and school management. He focuses on developing a rich work culture in the schools, a key driver for excellence at IWS.
R Shiva Kumar: A graduate of IIT Chennai and IIM Calcutta, Shiva has more than15 years of experience of teaching science and mathematics. He teaches Physics and Maths for Grades IX to XII. He heads academics for the Sadhana phase (Classes IX to XII) for all Indus schools.
Uma R: Uma plays a key role in academic curriculum design and training of mentors at IWS. She is an M. Tech from IIT Delhi and is actively involved in teaching Maths, Science and Social Studies. She plays a key role in the use of technology like educational tabs, online testing and google groups.
Nikhil Mahajan: Nikhil is an electrical engineer from IIT-BHU and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. With his unique insights into finance management from an education business perspective, Nikhil plays a very important role in guiding the Indus management team.
R Sreenivasan: An M Tech and an MBA from IIM Bangalore, his mission involves facilitating children to use the right half of their brain. Sreeni regularly conducts workshops for Indus parents where he focuses on areas like nurturing Multiple Intelligence and facilitating learning in Early Childhood
Core Team
Know more about Indus leaders at www.indusworldschool.com/founders
Indus World School, Indore, Jhalaria Indus Junior, Raipur
Indus World School, Aurangabad
Indus Junior & Daycare, Gurgaon Indus World School, Ahmednagar
Indus World School, Ludhiana
Indus World School, Indore, Chhawni
Indus World School, Raipur
Indus World School, Gurgaon
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