So is Covid-19 really back?
As of late March 2021, the cases touch almost 50,000 nationwide which is the highest in the 5 months preceding it. It is expected to hover around for at least 3-4 more months depending on how well the new vaccines are distributed. However, the new Double Mutation might make the UK and South African strains much healthier if not entirely immune.
With a dry run already experienced by major organizations like schools, offices, and colleges. This time the shift online would be much faster, dynamic, and thorough in terms of compatibility with the needs of both students and parents.
How are the CBSE schools in Ahmedabad responding?
Most CBSE schools in Ahmedabad have issued guidelines for how the classes will be held online and how the examinations would be conducted. Parents of roughly 45% of students are okay with monitored on-site examinations but the rest have chosen online. Especially for students due to write their Board exams, their pre-boards have been shifted to online for those who require it. For other queries, most have developed an online inquiry form for school which the parents can use to enquire about most recent or upcoming plans for examinations or general enquiries. Some schools like Udgam School for Children have decided to take their classes and exams entirely online.
Many international schools have begun relying even more on technology than ever before. But how many international schools are there? Ahmedabad is a highly developing SMART city so there are a decent number of them. Considering the current pandemic situation, you want to choose a school that is ready and well versed with anything Digital and international schools have always been one step ahead.
In fact it would be good to be aware of some international schools in Ahmedabad which are both CBSE and other boards and at the same time may be the best choice for you as a parent to shift to. Here is a short list-
- Global Indian International School (GIIS) Ahmedabad
Among the best CBSE schools in Ahmedabad and offers multiple curricula with a special emphasis on the CBSE curriculum. They also have a unique curriculum being the GMP or the Global Montessori Plus program which is tailored for nursery children to give them an edge using modern techniques so that they grow into smarter primary schoolers.
Due to the effects of the pandemic, teachers are sharing resource materials with the parents in order to guide them in interacting with the children so that their Montessori formative years do not get hindered. For the other age groups, online classes are, of course, filling the space.
Having branches across 7 countries and extensive combined experience of the faculty, GIIS has always been prepared for an education that is distance-dependent due to their outlooks of making the child technologically ready.
- Mahatma Gandhi International School
A highly independent and reputed international school, its core ideas are based on Generated Resource Pedagogy, progressive education, democratic or equality in schooling, experiential learning, project-based pedagogy, etc. Being one of the few international schools which have multiple associations and tie-ups with both international boards and special foreign language courses.
To keep the students prepared with tech and digitization, grades 7 to 11 students can opt for the BTEC program which is designed to offer specialist qualifications in a range of sectors across the multimedia and Information Technology industry. This course also comes with qualifications that may be used even directly in the professional world.
MGIS also has a tie-up with Mission Laique Francaise for grade 4-12 students to develop self-expression, critical thinking, and autonomy. The motive here is to prepare a student internationally in every possible way. This program is also accepted by the French Ministry of Education.
- Shree Swaminarayan International School
SSIS is located in Ranip in the heart of Ahmedabad and is named after the 18th century Yogi who revived the ideas of dharma, ahimsa, and brahmacharya. The school has students from diverse backgrounds which helps in improving multiculturalism which thereby improves knowledge sharing.
Cleanliness and health are highly important at SSIS and so this is yet another international school and has moved to the online space without much contention. The school also privatizes preparation for major exams like JEE and NEET, which are the leading examinations to get into the IITs and the AIIMS. This is a major benefit for students who need not spend time at different places and increase their risk to the coronavirus.
- Calorx Olive International School
Calorx Olive International School (COIS), Ahmedabad is a coed English medium international day school. Affiliated to the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), Geneva and the UK-based University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK, it is one of those rare international schools which you would not want to miss knowing about.
Of course, they are well equipped in order to tackle the effects of the pandemic. COIS’ vision is to bring out the best in every child, readying them to be there for the benefit of society at every instant.
Infrastructure at Calorx Olive International School, Ahmedabad shines with state-of-the-art world-class facilities, resources, landscaped areas, and equipment to seamlessly enhance a student’s all-round development. The sprawling campus comprises four separate buildings – the Admin block, Primary block, Secondary block & Junior College block. All these blocks are well constructed and ventilated to support effective learning in times like a pandemic so that there is minimal entrapment of air particles.
Such schools always stay ahead of the curve and it would thereby be a wise move to shift to any of the international schools and learn how to be the most productive while being the most efficient in a time of crisis.
