Our Programs
Academics - PreschoolOur Preschool is a friendly and welcoming school with an atmosphere where children feel happy and valued.
We place great importance on our partnership with parents in all aspects of school life, especially their child’s wellbeing and development.
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CURRICULAR FOCUS
Our experienced Preschool teams combine a careful blend of numeracy and literacy with a wide range of other subjects, as well as a varied selection of extracurricular activities.
In Nursery and Preschool, little ones enjoy a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where they are gently introduced to a routine for learning through play and child-led activities, helping them to grow in independence.
In Junior KG and Senior KG our curriculum offers the core subjects of English and Math, with science, humanities, and creative arts being an important part of the programme. A typical week includes art, games, PE, cookery, ICT, visiting the library and Activity Learning Center.
PRESCHOOL FAQs
1. What sets Vihaa International School apart?
Vihaa International School is the only ICSE school in Badlapur. Academic rigor, health, and well-being, a safe and secured physical environment support holistic development of every learner. Self-awareness, open-mindedness, communication, empathy are a few of the life skills facilitated in the school. Value education is an integral part of the school timetable. The school continually develops scheme of work to keep up with the current policy decisions made in the country.
2. What are the timings of the preschool?
Nursery- 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Jr. KG- 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Sr. KG- 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
3. Which curriculum the school follows?
In preschool, we follow a blend of different preschool pedagogies. The customized curriculum is interactive lending to acquisition of knowledge, an understanding of concept and transfer of learning. Hands-on learning experience fosters an all-round development of young learners.
4. How is the school syllabus/ scheme of work?
Our curriculum is designed through a process of strategic backward planning. The National Curriculum Framework for the Educational stage 2022 and the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (3 modules) recommended by the Ministry of Education (India) as well as the Resource Pack of FLN by RDCD of CISCE are used as backbone for preparing our customized syllabus.
5. How frequently are students assessed?
We conduct Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation for all preschoolers. This entails the four Formative Assessments.
6. What is the difference between CBSE and CICSE Curriculum?
Both CBSE and CICSE are national K-12 education programmes. Both offer well researched curricula.
7. What are the co-curricular activities facilitated by the school?
Art, Music, Dance, Speech & Drama, Sports and Physical education and Computer Studies.
8. Does the school have any transport facility? What are the modes of transport offered?
Yes, we provide bus facility for the students. 9. Is the school private? Ans. Yes, it is a private school.
9. How often will there be PTMs?
There will be four open houses interspersed with PTMs. The school follows an open-door policy. A parent can meet the executive and teaching staff whenever needed (with prior appointment)
10. What is the teacher-student ratio?
Teacher student ratio, in the Nursery is 2:20 and in the Jr.KG and Sr.KG, it is 2:30
11. Are the teachers qualified?
All the preschool teachers are graduates with E.C.C.ED qualification.
12. How does the school communicate with parents?
The school has its app called ‘Edusprint’ through which all the information is shared with the parents. Parents can see what a teacher has taught in the class throughout the day via logbook. The school uploads Circulars and E-newsletters in the same app. The school is very active on social media.
13. Does the school provide snacks?
Yes. The school provides snacks to the preschoolers.
14. What is the kind of safety and security available on the school premises?
The school has CCTV cameras installed in strategic positions on the school premises. The school is fire compliant. The school hires trained security personnel to supervise the well-being of all the stakeholders on school premises.
15. When does the admission process begin?
The admission process begins in the month of September.
16. When does the academic year begin?
The academic year begins in the 1st week of June.
17. Will uniform and books be provided from school?
The parents can purchase uniform and customised notebooks from authorized vendors. Parents can buy selected textbooks from any stationery shop.
18. Does the school have cafeteria?
No