Studying in a Multiethnic and Multinational School in Delhi NCR

One of the perks of studying in a Cambridge IGCSE school in Gurugram is that students typically get to interact with batch mates, seniors and juniors from different ethnicities and countries. With the internationally recognised nature of its syllabus, an IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) schools attracts children from expatriate families residing in India in addition to those of national citizens.

The Cambridge schools of Delhi NCR also offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and Middle Years Programme (MYP). They have a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that the institutions believe is important for their students.

The course is broadly defined in terms of academics, sports and creative activities for student enrichment. It inculcates a variety of skills in students delivering holistic learning experiences. The aim is to help them lead successful and lead meaningful lives and enabling them to make valuable contributions to the world around them.

Teachers at a Cambridge school believe that each student is unique and can excel in a chosen career or social field if she / he gets the right guidance from an early age. This is why they emphasize on the resourceful development of all students whether they are tiny tots or seniors on the verge of graduation from the school.

The best IGCSE Board School in Gurgaon gives equitable attention to all students in a class and for this, their student to teacher ratio are also small. Such an institution would work on the distinct combination of linguistic, mathematical, artistic, natural and interpersonal intelligence in all scholars. It encourages them to find, express and develop these intelligences evenly in academic courses, in personal life and in enrichment experiences.

To prepare IGCSE and IB Diploma programme graduates for the technology-rich future of 21st century, such schools:

-Build intellectual capital with lasting exploratory knowledge in different domains of human efforts

-Analytically and actively apply learning for practical solutions to problems

-Practise and ace methods of systematic research and inquiries

-Effectively communicate to put across viewpoints verbally, in writing and through creative forms of expression

-Utilise technological resources easily, securely and responsibly

While spending time with their friends from various backgrounds in school, all students get to explore and appreciate an assortment of cultures, religions, languages and histories. With their cross-cultural competency, they start becoming comfortable in any environment. Such traits are vital for children who will need to become global citizens in another 10-15 years.

Cambridge school students are also trained to develop and act on a good sense of social justice. They learn to empathise and be humble with those who are from a less privileged background than themselves.

School going children must also comprehend the importance of and contribute in the preservation of our natural environment. IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme students actively participate in community building programmes and volunteer at NGOs as responsible stewards of the world.

All education boards in India have their own features and distinct points. However, at a time when students are expected to address global challenges that will emerge in the future, it is good to study under the IGCSE curriculum that has been designed keeping practical and upcoming education needs.

Author bio - The Gurgaon based campus of Amity Global School received its first batch of students in 2008 and has been helping young scholars imbibe the virtues of education year after year. A disciplined approach to academics, sports and extra-curricular activities is the hallmark of the institution.

Michael harley is a writer at Search Engine.