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Jan 13, 2023
Secondary school

Top 5 Benefits of the IB Diploma Programme

Top 5 Benefits of the IB Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous pre-university programme, designed to prepare secondary school students for university and beyond.

Shubhdarshani Mitra
Feb 3, 2023
Primary School

How we plan the teaching and learning for IB PYP students at GIIS

How we plan the teaching and learning for IB PYP students at GIIS

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) involves inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning that helps students master collaborative thinking, hone communication skills, think creatively, and independently.

Deepika Sodhi
Mar 3, 2023
Secondary school

Cambridge curriculum: 3 key benefits for your secondary school Child

Cambridge curriculum: 3 key benefits for your secondary school Child

The Cambridge education system has long been known for its ability to prepare students for life — not only inside the classroom but also in their personal and professional lives.

Selina D Souza
Feb 17, 2023
K-12 School

How can your child benefit from an all-through school

How can your child benefit from an all-through school

Choosing the right school for your child is an overwhelming task. There are many options to consider, with each school offering different curriculum options, programmes.

Melissa Maria
Feb 11, 2022
21st-century learning

How do Smart Schools lead to better learning outcomes?

How do Smart Schools lead to better learning outcomes?

Students today are preparing for jobs that don’t exist yet, jobs that will increasingly require training and mastery of social-emotional skills, technology and experience with different cultures.

Shubhdarshani Mitra
Jan 20, 2023
Primary school

How learning beyond books helps your child

How learning beyond books helps your child

Extracurricular activities (ECAs) and co-curricular activities (CCAs) might be seen as optional supplements to education — a way for children to stay busy when they are not studying or spending..

Rema Rajiv
Dec 2, 2022
Preschool education

Tips on teaching your preschool child to be a critical thinker

Tips on teaching your preschool child to be a critical thinker

Thinking, we know, is in human nature! However, how we think is an important skill set that can be developed through education. Thinking well is often associated with critical,...

Rekha Varghese
Oct 7, 2022
Primary school

Bridge to Grade 2: Helps transitioning students at GIIS to master key skills

Bridge to Grade 2: Helps transitioning students at GIIS to master key skills

Primary school is the first step towards formal education for young learners. As such, it is crucial that your child not just learns what’s part of their chosen curriculum...

Selina D Souza
Sep 30, 2022
Holistic learning

Passion for sustainability: Green initiatives at GIIS East Coast Campus

Passion for sustainability: Green initiatives at GIIS East Coast Campus

Today's young adults have grown up in the midst of a changing environment and understand that climate change and global warming is one of the most important topics of our era.

Rupali Karekar
Feb 10, 2023
CBSE

Why CBSE curriculum is popular in Indian International Schools

Why CBSE curriculum is popular in Indian International Schools

Is your child enrolled for the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), the Indian national curriculum? If your family travels frequently, this is a good question to ask as you decide...

Melissa Maria
Dec 24, 2021
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