WHICH IS THE BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN PUNE?

Posted by Reena Gupta on April 6th, 2021

If you are from Pune and are confused about which school to take admission in for the international curriculum, you have come to the right place. Schools offering international curriculum are becoming more and more popular in our country and Pune being an educational hub, is a home to some of the best schools. A few of them are given below.

GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

GIIS is an International School in Pune having campuses in Balewadi and Hadapsar offers the CBSE curriculum but its teaching methodologies are inspired by the best practices followed by their international campuses across Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and many more countries. It has a 2.5-acre campus providing 110 ICT enabled classrooms. The school has 12 laboratories along with one of its kind 3-D printing labs. The students of GIIS have access to around 5000 books that are available in the library. The campus is well lit and well ventilated, Wi-fi enabled and provides ample infrastructure for supporting several extra-curricular activities. It is one of the best high schools in Pune.

The 9 Gems method followed by the school encompasses nine important areas of learning, which are Academic Excellence, Collaborative and Project based learning; Sports, Health and Fitness Excellence, Visual and Digital Arts; Personality Development, Speech and Drama; Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving; Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development; Universal values, Ethics and Discipline; Community Connection, Care and Conserve; Life Skills, Career and Vocational Competencies. The school believes in student led conferences, Crossover and Integrated learning besides learning based on research and context. Various field trips and hands on work in the labs ensure that these learning practices are employed.

UWC MAHINDRA COLLEGE

Mahindra College is not just an educational institute, but a movement in itself. It is affiliated to the IB board. This college is a place where education and learning take place beyond the classroom walls. The unique aspect of the UWC Mahindra College is the ‘Experiential Learning’. The school encourages students to participate in various outdoor activities and experiences which help enhance their overall understanding and gives wholesome education. This form of learning provides a new dimension to the rational thinking process. It makes education more of an ‘experience’ rather than just facts within the pages of a textbook.

MIT PUNE’S VISHWASHANTI GURUKUL

The MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul was founded in 1983. This school has core values which are beyond just the book learning. While the schools excel in its academic achievements, the arts and sports opportunities offered at the institute are something to boast about. The school is affiliated to the IB board of education. It also places a significant focus on the ‘global perspective’ and research-based education system. The MIT Gurukul has an exceptional placement record, with students emerging as achievers in various walks of life. The education system at the institute focuses mainly on the individual development of every child and also works towards enhancing their skills and abilities. 

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Located within the serene ‘Symbiosis Knowledge Village’, the Symbiosis International University is an institution where learning and education take a brand-new turn. Founded in the year 1956, the institute follows the rich Symbiosis legacy. The school is upto Senior Secondary (XI-XII) and affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The Symbiosis International school has been some of the best in facilities that are on-par with the latest technology. the faculty and the facilities are some of the best, making the campus environment a place where young minds are free to explore and learn. Designed to bring about massive changes within each child the school provides various opportunities and activities. The Symbiosis environment is all about bringing about knowledge, skill development and academic achievements together.