Holistic excellence among students involves nurturing of varied skill sets that will benefit them in different spheres of life, at present and in future. To be able to thrive in today\u2019s ever-changing world, one needs to have deep knowledge rooted in key 21st century skills, like critical thinking along with soft skills like effective communication. Moreover, a passion beyond academics, such as sports, helps students develop resilience and leadership skills.<\/p>\n
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Academic excellence involves not just subject matter knowledge but a learning environment that focusses on developing important skills like critical thinking, creativity, innovation skills, and problem solving. Extracurricular excellence is more than about following a passion outside the classroom \u2013 it\u2019s about good leadership, team skills and building resilience in the face of challenges.<\/p>\n
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At Global Indian International School (GIIS), Singapore the commitment to fostering excellence is ingrained in its curriculum offerings and the wide array of extracurricular opportunities available to students. Our 9GEMS<\/a> educational framework focuses on various aspects of student learning, which includes academic excellence, sports, visual and performing arts, personality development, innovation and creativity, entrepreneurship and leadership, universal values and ethics, community and care, and skills development.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Here we talk about how GIIS drives holistic excellence through its curriculum, and enriching student experiences through extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n As an all-through school, GIIS offers a complete international curriculum, catering to students from kindergarten<\/a> to secondary school<\/a> levels, from ages 3 to 18. From the globally-recognised IB programmes, such as IB PYP – Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the IB Diploma Programme] to the esteemed Cambridge curriculum, and the popular Indian CBSE curriculum \u2014 our students have access to high-quality education that aligns with international standards.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n For our youngest learners, aged 3 to 5, the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) preschool programme<\/strong> provides a nurturing and caring environment. Rooted in Montessori principles and supplemented with modern pedagogical approaches, the programme\u00a0 focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing, numeracy skills, thematic learning, play, community care and STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Our IB PYP – Early Years (EY<\/strong>), to be launched from July 2024 for ages 3 to 6 is a play-based curriculum that aims to build curiosity, creativity and confidence among students. As students transition through the primary years, the IB Primary Years Programme<\/a> (IB PYP) \u2013 the curriculum framework and outcomes \u2014 empowers them to become active participants in their own learning journey. Through transdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking, our PYP students develop a solid understanding of concepts and cultivate essential skills required in the modern world.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n \u201cPYP teachers encourage their students to practise self-learning, and also do research. It\u2019s not a one-way communication, rather it\u2019s a two-way communication between the teachers and students. And that\u2019s what as parents, my wife and I liked about PYP,\u201d said Norito Yonezawa, parent of Rihito.<\/em><\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n For students in grades 6 to 10, GIIS offers the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme<\/a> (CLSP) followed by the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge IGCSE<\/a>). Cambridge curriculum not only provides a rigorous academic foundation but also emphasises practical skills and global perspectives, preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\nDiverse range of curricula choices<\/h2>\n