Our Programs
Academics - PrimaryWe offer children a high-quality education in a friendly and open learning environment. We seek to develop pupils and prepare them for their future schooling, giving them the skills to last a lifetime.
We understand each child is different and provide an atmosphere in which they can be confident and progress to the best of their ability.
Our primary aim is to help our pupils to build firm foundations for their future lives. We foster good work habits, self-discipline, resilience, confidence, and concern for others, which will stand them in good stead throughout their education – and well beyond.
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CURRICULAR FOCUS
Our experienced facilitators designed a fluid curriculum that is updated annually with a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities.
In the foundational stage (Grades 1 and 2), learners are exposed to literature and language skills, numeracy skills, Environmental studies, Art Education, ICT, Music, dance, speech & drama, physical education and value education/ skill building.
The facilitators plan an age-appropriate syllabus with the help of the 3 modules of FLN (Foundational Literacy and numeracy skills) taken from the National Curriculum Framework for foundational stage 2022.
At the Preparatory stage (Grades 3, 4 and 5), learners acquire an understanding of 3 languages, social studies, science, mathematics, computer studies, art education, music, dance, speech and drama, physical education and value education / skill building.
Co Curricular Programs
List of Co curricular activities offered at VIS
Activities
- Sports – (cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, basketball, , swimming etc)
- Classical, Contemporary, Folk Dance
- Indoor games: chess, carrom, scrabble, table tennis etc.
- Debate, elocution, recitation, creative writing
- Physical exercise, Athletics
- Celebration of cultural festivals
- Martial art – (karate, taekwondo, etc.)
- School Picnics/ trips, workshops, field trips
- Yoga, Meditation organization of awareness programs
- Instrumental Music – harmonium, tabla, tanpura, piano, guitar, drums, violin, cello, synthesizer, etc.
- Art and craft (Clay modelling, Sculpture making, Ikebana, Origami etc.)
- Vocal Music (classical & contemporary)
- Celebration of Language days (Hindi, Marathi Divas)
- Computer Coding
- Introduction to Robotics
PRIMARY 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 school?
Grade 1 to 5 – 8.30 a.m to 3.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
3. Which curriculum the school follows?
The school follows an integrated curriculum up to Grade 6 and proposes to train students for the ICSE board examinations in Grades 10 and 12.
4. What kind of curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows a fluid (developing continually) curriculum, which is progressive and caters to individual differences. We ensure that the curriculum promotes mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological development. We dovetail all concepts with a value / skill.
5. How frequently are students assessed?
Learners undertake four Formative assessments and two Summative assessments in an academic year.
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. 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?
In each of the classrooms, there are 35 – 40 students.
11. Are the teachers qualified?
All the teachers are graduates with a recognized D.Ed. / B.Ed. qualification. The education advisor in the school conducts continuous teacher training sessions.
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. Does the school provide uniforms and books to the students?
Parents can purchase customized uniforms and notebooks from authorized vendors. Parents can buy selected textbooks from any stationery shop.
18. Does the school have cafeteria?
No
19. Is the school inclusive?
Our School caters to learners with individual differences regardless of their abilities and disabilities.
20. Do we have a Counsellor and Special Educator in the School?
Yes
21. Do we have tech-enabled classroom facilities?
Yes
22. Do we have a sports ground?
We have a multipurpose sports arena on the school premises we also have access to the public sports playground in the school’s neighbourhood.
23. Does school allow students to participate in Olympiad?
Yes.
24. Apart from PTMs, when can I talk to the teachers?
Refer to the response given to Question 10.
25. What are the medical facilities in the school?
The school has a well-equipped infirmary. We give only first aid in school. We have a tie-up with pediatricians in the city.
26. Do we have an ICT laboratory?
Yes, the School has a well-equipped ICT laboratory.
27. Which class is the school up to?
Admission is open for the Nursery to Grade 6 (2024 – 2025)
28. Is the school affiliated?
The school will apply for affiliation to the CISCE board once the students come in Grade 7.
29. Is the school private?
Yes the school is a private school.