2015 - 2016
The Primary & Middle School Programme
The Indian Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
ICSE
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 098, India
Tel: +91 22 40617061 Fax: +91 22 40617266
Email: admissions@da-is.org Website: www.da-is.org
The International General Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
IGCSE
The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
IBDP
TOWARDS BUILDING A BETTER WORLD
A school is a wonderland of learning, a universal institution that initiates children into the first steps of knowledge
and instills and sustains in them the curiosity and passion to have a quest for learning and a zest for life, always.
And, as in every human endeavour, for learning to be effective and enduring it ought to be engaging and enjoyable.
We believe that every child is a reservoir of talents and, given the right environment and impetus, they will blossom
intellectually and holistically beyond our imagination.
It is these central tenets that continue to define and guide every thought and action at Dhirubhai Ambani
International School, in our pursuit of providing world-class educational opportunities to children. Our focus is on
building a school where learning is a joy, and teaching a pleasure; a school that places the child at the heart of every
endeavour; a school that makes learning meaningful and progressive; a school with an Indian mind, an Indian heart
and an Indian soul; a school that provides a robust foundation for children to grow into knowledgeable, creative,
compassionate and capable human beings and responsible citizens.
The School's motto Dare to Dream
Learn to Excel encapsulates our aspirations and the enormity of effort
required to bring about excellence in every facet of the School. Every element of the School resonates with this
philosophy: curriculum, pedagogy, recruitment, professional development, use of technology, co-curricular life,
international links, service to community, parents' participation, and so on.
The highest standards of excellence that the School has achieved so far, on all performance parameters, speak for
themselves. All these years, consistently across all the three curricula ICSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma our students
have achieved outstanding results in the board examinations, and our IB Diploma graduates have been accepted at
the world's top universities. Year after year, our children have also been excelling in a variety of sporting and cocurricular activities, winning prizes at state, national and international levels; while service to community forms an
integral part of the education at DAIS. This invigorating blend of academic accomplishments and all-round
development of children has placed DAIS amongst the league of top international schools worldwide.
With the paradigm of education ever-changing,
let us take the arc of history in our hands and
That our alumni have already started making their mark, by joining leading organizations worldwide or by taking
the entrepreneurial route, is another touchstone of the enduring impact our school has been making all along.
build a better tomorrow for our children,
For the entire DAIS community, all these years have been a treasured journey, the realization of a shared dream, of
in imaginative and innovative ways.
giving 'what is best for the child'. Parents' trust in us and the extraordinary commitment of our teachers, staff and
administrators have been pivotal to all our accomplishments.
Nita M. Ambani
The future has always to be better than the past. Every achievement has inspired us to continually set new
Founder & Chairperson
benchmarks of excellence, year after year. As we look ahead, we are committed to building on the strong
foundation we have laid and striving to be constantly on a continuum of excellence. We welcome you to be part of
this journey as we put in our best effort to be a beacon of a better future for the next generation
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TOWARDS BUILDING A BETTER WORLD
A school is a wonderland of learning, a universal institution that initiates children into the first steps of knowledge
and instills and sustains in them the curiosity and passion to have a quest for learning and a zest for life, always.
And, as in every human endeavour, for learning to be effective and enduring it ought to be engaging and enjoyable.
We believe that every child is a reservoir of talents and, given the right environment and impetus, they will blossom
intellectually and holistically beyond our imagination.
It is these central tenets that continue to define and guide every thought and action at Dhirubhai Ambani
International School, in our pursuit of providing world-class educational opportunities to children. Our focus is on
building a school where learning is a joy, and teaching a pleasure; a school that places the child at the heart of every
endeavour; a school that makes learning meaningful and progressive; a school with an Indian mind, an Indian heart
and an Indian soul; a school that provides a robust foundation for children to grow into knowledgeable, creative,
compassionate and capable human beings and responsible citizens.
The School's motto Dare to Dream
Learn to Excel encapsulates our aspirations and the enormity of effort
required to bring about excellence in every facet of the School. Every element of the School resonates with this
philosophy: curriculum, pedagogy, recruitment, professional development, use of technology, co-curricular life,
international links, service to community, parents' participation, and so on.
The highest standards of excellence that the School has achieved so far, on all performance parameters, speak for
themselves. All these years, consistently across all the three curricula ICSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma our students
have achieved outstanding results in the board examinations, and our IB Diploma graduates have been accepted at
the world's top universities. Year after year, our children have also been excelling in a variety of sporting and cocurricular activities, winning prizes at state, national and international levels; while service to community forms an
integral part of the education at DAIS. This invigorating blend of academic accomplishments and all-round
development of children has placed DAIS amongst the league of top international schools worldwide.
With the paradigm of education ever-changing,
let us take the arc of history in our hands and
That our alumni have already started making their mark, by joining leading organizations worldwide or by taking
the entrepreneurial route, is another touchstone of the enduring impact our school has been making all along.
build a better tomorrow for our children,
For the entire DAIS community, all these years have been a treasured journey, the realization of a shared dream, of
in imaginative and innovative ways.
giving 'what is best for the child'. Parents' trust in us and the extraordinary commitment of our teachers, staff and
administrators have been pivotal to all our accomplishments.
Nita M. Ambani
The future has always to be better than the past. Every achievement has inspired us to continually set new
Founder & Chairperson
benchmarks of excellence, year after year. As we look ahead, we are committed to building on the strong
foundation we have laid and striving to be constantly on a continuum of excellence. We welcome you to be part of
this journey as we put in our best effort to be a beacon of a better future for the next generation
1
Objectives:
To provide a safe, secure and conducive environment
To provide learning opportunities and activities
in which each child can enjoy learning, dare to dream,
which appeal to children's multiple intelligences and
achieve excellence and become a lifelong learner.
which help develop in them multiplicity of
perspectives and skills.
To offer educational programmes that support
children's academic, moral, social and physical
To h e l p c h i l d r e n d e v e l o p i n t o c o n f i d e n t
development.
communicators in more than one language, and as
learners who are principled, reflective and self-
To inculcate in children the values of empathy,
directed.
compassion and respect towards others and the
environment.
To encourage children to develop the qualities of selfdiscipline, positive self-image, resourcefulness,
To make children aware and appreciative of their
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dare to Dream
teamwork, spirit of adventure and leadership.
history, culture and traditions, whilst being open to
other cultures and alternative views of the world.
To provide state-of-the-art facilities, technologies
Learn to Excel
To foster global-mindedness through interactions
and infrastructure to optimize teaching and learning
and exchange programmes with organisations,
outcomes.
institutions and universities around the world.
Motto:
Dare to Dream
Learn to Excel
To build a community of outstanding and caring
To provide a local and global dimension in curriculum
educators, with rich experience and multi-cultural
and pedagogy, which serves as the best preparation
perspectives and provide them with ongoing
for further studies in the world's finest universities.
professional development.
Vision:
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School, we recognize the imperative of imparting an educational
experience that is world-class in every respect and which prepares children for global citizenship. We are a
school with an Indian mind, an Indian heart and an Indian soul; a school that celebrates the culture of
excellence and is an embodiment of values. We believe that a curriculum of excellence with a global dimension
is central to the education of children to face the challenges of the 21st century with confidence and strength
of character.
Mission:
The School's mission is to provide a learning environment that encourages children to bring out the best in
themselves and which supports their all-round development, through discovering the joy of learning,
awakening and illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and instilling abiding values in
themselves.
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Objectives:
To provide a safe, secure and conducive environment
To provide learning opportunities and activities
in which each child can enjoy learning, dare to dream,
which appeal to children's multiple intelligences and
achieve excellence and become a lifelong learner.
which help develop in them multiplicity of
perspectives and skills.
To offer educational programmes that support
children's academic, moral, social and physical
To h e l p c h i l d r e n d e v e l o p i n t o c o n f i d e n t
development.
communicators in more than one language, and as
learners who are principled, reflective and self-
To inculcate in children the values of empathy,
directed.
compassion and respect towards others and the
environment.
To encourage children to develop the qualities of selfdiscipline, positive self-image, resourcefulness,
To make children aware and appreciative of their
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dare to Dream
teamwork, spirit of adventure and leadership.
history, culture and traditions, whilst being open to
other cultures and alternative views of the world.
To provide state-of-the-art facilities, technologies
Learn to Excel
To foster global-mindedness through interactions
and infrastructure to optimize teaching and learning
and exchange programmes with organisations,
outcomes.
institutions and universities around the world.
Motto:
Dare to Dream
Learn to Excel
To build a community of outstanding and caring
To provide a local and global dimension in curriculum
educators, with rich experience and multi-cultural
and pedagogy, which serves as the best preparation
perspectives and provide them with ongoing
for further studies in the world's finest universities.
professional development.
Vision:
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School, we recognize the imperative of imparting an educational
experience that is world-class in every respect and which prepares children for global citizenship. We are a
school with an Indian mind, an Indian heart and an Indian soul; a school that celebrates the culture of
excellence and is an embodiment of values. We believe that a curriculum of excellence with a global dimension
is central to the education of children to face the challenges of the 21st century with confidence and strength
of character.
Mission:
The School's mission is to provide a learning environment that encourages children to bring out the best in
themselves and which supports their all-round development, through discovering the joy of learning,
awakening and illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and instilling abiding values in
themselves.
2
3
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
At a Glance
world in Mathematics and 2 students topped India in Physical
Education and Art and Design;
During the last ten years, our IBDP graduates have gained
admission to the world's top universities like MIT, Harvard,
Cambridge, University College London, Imperial College,
Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Chicago, U-Penn, Columbia, Cornell,
John Hopkins, Edinburgh, Toronto, King's College, McGill,
Michigan, Duke, UC-Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University
of Chicago, Boston, NYU, Brown, Tufts, Northwestern,
University of Hong Kong, University of Melbourne, University
of British Columbia, Sciences Po and Rhode Island School of
Design, amongst others. Our graduates from the Class of
2014 earned admission offers from 21 of the top 25
universities worldwide. Our students have also joined India's
leading colleges. Over the years, many reputable universities
have offered scholarships to our students;
The School has a very active Model United Nations (MUN)
programme. In 2006, DAIS received affiliation to THIMUN
(The Hague International Model United Nations), a
remarkable milestone as we are the first school from India
and the whole of South Asia to achieve this honor. The
Annual DAIMUN (Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Model United Nations) Conference provides opportunities
for students to deliberate on contemporary and critical issues
the world faces;
DAIS students participate in Seeds of Peace, an international
peace-building youth organization based in New York.
It brings together youth from conflict-ridden nations and
empowers them as the leaders of tomorrow, who will foster
the peace making initiatives in their countries. Seeds of Peace
encourages collaboration beyond national borders and helps
students gain an understanding of issues affecting other
nations;
DAIS received Regional Membership of Round Square in
2008 and Global Membership of Round Square in 2010.
Over the years, DAIS has successfully integrated the Round
Square IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environment,
Adventure, Leadership and Service) into the School through
a number of activities and exchange programmes. DAIS
hosted a Round Square International Service (RSIS) project in
December 2013 at Kumbharghar, in which students from
eight countries participated in building a school and low-cost
housing facilities, using green architecture;
DAIS' membership of the Council of International Schools
(CIS) reinforces its focus to deliver the highest standards of
education;
DAIS' membership of the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges (NEASC), America's oldest accrediting
association, underlines its commitment to establishing and
maintaining the highest standards of education;
In 2010, our school received Associate Membership of NESA
(Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools). An
An LKG-12 school founded in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani
International School prepares students for the Indian
Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
examinations. The School is also a member of the Cambridge
International Primary Programme (CIPP);
The School's talented and dedicated teachers, with linguistic
and cultural diversity, play a central role in enhancing
children's learning. Our faculty members comprise of an
excellent mix of experience at leading schools in India and
across the world, and many have grown themselves in our
system;
The first ten batches of our IBDP students have achieved
remarkable results in their examinations, with scores well
above the international average. The Class of 2014 achieved
an average Diploma score of 39.42 (the highest possible
individual score in the Diploma being 45), whereas the world
average is 30.06 points and the South East Asia average is
33.16 points. 6 students gained the perfect score of 45
points, a score that was only achieved by 194 students
worldwide. 49 students achieved 40 points or above,
constituting 53% of our students, as compared to 3.33%
students worldwide this year. Over the last ten years, 56% of
the South Asia toppers who have achieved the perfect score
of 45 are from DAIS;
The first nine batches of our ICSE and IGCSE students have
also achieved outstanding results. In the ICSE examinations
of 2014, the School's average score is 94.86%; our topper
scored 98.40%; 93.3% of our students scored 90% or
above. Across all subjects, a significant percentage of our
students scored 91 to 100 (Grade 1), their performance
being far above the all-India position;
In the IGCSE examinations held in 2014, 87.5% of all grades
achieved are A*and A grades compared to 30.3%
world-wide last year. In 2014, 3 DAIS students topped the
Ranked No. 1 International School in India
(Consecutively for 2 years)
Education World India School Rankings 2013 & 2014
Highest Ratings for
Academic Reputation
Teacher Welfare and Development
Competence of Faculty
Scientifico Farnesina School, Rome, Italy, and Highland High
School , Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;
association of 100 private, independent international
schools, NESA works towards offering students the best
possible education by promoting professional and personal
links amongst educators;
Some of our faculty members have undergone the Teaching
Excellence and Achievement Programme (TEA) in the USA,
awarded and organized by the International Research and
Exchange Board (IREX);
DAIS is a regular member of National Association for College
Admission Counselling (NACAC), USA;
Our students have brought laurels to the School by winning
many sporting and co-curricular events at the state, national
and international levels. In 2013-14, DAIS students won 282
State-level awards, 26 National Awards and 35 International
Awards in sporting and co-curricular events;
Our children from class III onwards are involved in various
community service activities. While the younger children visit
old age homes, orphanages and support underprivileged
children, our secondary school children are involved in the
development of two villages - Hassachipatti (a village near
Matheran) and Kumbharghar (near Patalganga). This
'Empowering Rural India' Programme focuses on education,
infrastructure and economic empowerment. Our students
from classes VIII to XII work on these initiatives, with
participation of students from Round Square Schools, as well
as other schools in India and from around the world;
Our students participate in the International Award for
Young People (IAYP), an organization that focuses on
encouraging overall development of young adults, by
challenging them in four areas - physical recreation, skills,
service and expeditions. The students participate in outdoor
camps, experiencing the different outdoor life skills and
challenges;
The 'Across the Road' project supports children from slums
adjacent to the School, for their educational and
developmental needs. The DAIS Akanksha Centre supports
the education of children from neighbourhood slums. In
2013 and 2014, 15 children from this centre have appeared
for the Class 10 board examinations. Our students also work
with several NGOs
Advitya, Muktangan, Pratham and
Aseema;
In line with its philosophy of giving the maximum possible
opportunities for students to enhance their learning and
development and support their work for community service
projects, DAIS encourages them to make use of off-campus
facilities that are made available at Matheran, Patalganga
and Jamnagar;
Through exchange programmes, DAIS encourages students
to experience and appreciate other cultural contexts and
broaden their world view, while also giving them
opportunities to engage in community service. The School
has several exchange programmes - with L'Ermitage School,
Paris, France; SEK Ciudalcampo International School,
Madrid, Spain; Open Gate School, Prague, Czech Republic:
Bavarian International School, Bavaria, Germany; The
Godolphin & Latymer School, London, UK; The Liceo
DAIS Leadership Series (DLS) was introduced at the school in
2013 with a view to providing opportunities to students to
listen to compelling stories of some of India's leaders and
draw inspiration and insights from them;
With the growing appreciation of TED Talks as a teaching and
learning tool and a catalyst for innovation and change, our
students launched TEDxYouth@DAIS in 2013.
Among the Top International Schools globally
Ranked No. 1 School in Mumbai
(Consecutively for 3 years)
Hindustan Times-C Fore Top School Survey 2012, 2013 & 2014
Highest Ratings for
Academic Rigour
Teachers
4
5
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
At a Glance
world in Mathematics and 2 students topped India in Physical
Education and Art and Design;
During the last ten years, our IBDP graduates have gained
admission to the world's top universities like MIT, Harvard,
Cambridge, University College London, Imperial College,
Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Chicago, U-Penn, Columbia, Cornell,
John Hopkins, Edinburgh, Toronto, King's College, McGill,
Michigan, Duke, UC-Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University
of Chicago, Boston, NYU, Brown, Tufts, Northwestern,
University of Hong Kong, University of Melbourne, University
of British Columbia, Sciences Po and Rhode Island School of
Design, amongst others. Our graduates from the Class of
2014 earned admission offers from 21 of the top 25
universities worldwide. Our students have also joined India's
leading colleges. Over the years, many reputable universities
have offered scholarships to our students;
The School has a very active Model United Nations (MUN)
programme. In 2006, DAIS received affiliation to THIMUN
(The Hague International Model United Nations), a
remarkable milestone as we are the first school from India
and the whole of South Asia to achieve this honor. The
Annual DAIMUN (Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Model United Nations) Conference provides opportunities
for students to deliberate on contemporary and critical issues
the world faces;
DAIS students participate in Seeds of Peace, an international
peace-building youth organization based in New York.
It brings together youth from conflict-ridden nations and
empowers them as the leaders of tomorrow, who will foster
the peace making initiatives in their countries. Seeds of Peace
encourages collaboration beyond national borders and helps
students gain an understanding of issues affecting other
nations;
DAIS received Regional Membership of Round Square in
2008 and Global Membership of Round Square in 2010.
Over the years, DAIS has successfully integrated the Round
Square IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environment,
Adventure, Leadership and Service) into the School through
a number of activities and exchange programmes. DAIS
hosted a Round Square International Service (RSIS) project in
December 2013 at Kumbharghar, in which students from
eight countries participated in building a school and low-cost
housing facilities, using green architecture;
DAIS' membership of the Council of International Schools
(CIS) reinforces its focus to deliver the highest standards of
education;
DAIS' membership of the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges (NEASC), America's oldest accrediting
association, underlines its commitment to establishing and
maintaining the highest standards of education;
In 2010, our school received Associate Membership of NESA
(Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools). An
An LKG-12 school founded in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani
International School prepares students for the Indian
Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
examinations. The School is also a member of the Cambridge
International Primary Programme (CIPP);
The School's talented and dedicated teachers, with linguistic
and cultural diversity, play a central role in enhancing
children's learning. Our faculty members comprise of an
excellent mix of experience at leading schools in India and
across the world, and many have grown themselves in our
system;
The first ten batches of our IBDP students have achieved
remarkable results in their examinations, with scores well
above the international average. The Class of 2014 achieved
an average Diploma score of 39.42 (the highest possible
individual score in the Diploma being 45), whereas the world
average is 30.06 points and the South East Asia average is
33.16 points. 6 students gained the perfect score of 45
points, a score that was only achieved by 194 students
worldwide. 49 students achieved 40 points or above,
constituting 53% of our students, as compared to 3.33%
students worldwide this year. Over the last ten years, 56% of
the South Asia toppers who have achieved the perfect score
of 45 are from DAIS;
The first nine batches of our ICSE and IGCSE students have
also achieved outstanding results. In the ICSE examinations
of 2014, the School's average score is 94.86%; our topper
scored 98.40%; 93.3% of our students scored 90% or
above. Across all subjects, a significant percentage of our
students scored 91 to 100 (Grade 1), their performance
being far above the all-India position;
In the IGCSE examinations held in 2014, 87.5% of all grades
achieved are A*and A grades compared to 30.3%
world-wide last year. In 2014, 3 DAIS students topped the
Ranked No. 1 International School in India
(Consecutively for 2 years)
Education World India School Rankings 2013 & 2014
Highest Ratings for
Academic Reputation
Teacher Welfare and Development
Competence of Faculty
Scientifico Farnesina School, Rome, Italy, and Highland High
School , Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;
association of 100 private, independent international
schools, NESA works towards offering students the best
possible education by promoting professional and personal
links amongst educators;
Some of our faculty members have undergone the Teaching
Excellence and Achievement Programme (TEA) in the USA,
awarded and organized by the International Research and
Exchange Board (IREX);
DAIS is a regular member of National Association for College
Admission Counselling (NACAC), USA;
Our students have brought laurels to the School by winning
many sporting and co-curricular events at the state, national
and international levels. In 2013-14, DAIS students won 282
State-level awards, 26 National Awards and 35 International
Awards in sporting and co-curricular events;
Our children from class III onwards are involved in various
community service activities. While the younger children visit
old age homes, orphanages and support underprivileged
children, our secondary school children are involved in the
development of two villages - Hassachipatti (a village near
Matheran) and Kumbharghar (near Patalganga). This
'Empowering Rural India' Programme focuses on education,
infrastructure and economic empowerment. Our students
from classes VIII to XII work on these initiatives, with
participation of students from Round Square Schools, as well
as other schools in India and from around the world;
Our students participate in the International Award for
Young People (IAYP), an organization that focuses on
encouraging overall development of young adults, by
challenging them in four areas - physical recreation, skills,
service and expeditions. The students participate in outdoor
camps, experiencing the different outdoor life skills and
challenges;
The 'Across the Road' project supports children from slums
adjacent to the School, for their educational and
developmental needs. The DAIS Akanksha Centre supports
the education of children from neighbourhood slums. In
2013 and 2014, 15 children from this centre have appeared
for the Class 10 board examinations. Our students also work
with several NGOs
Advitya, Muktangan, Pratham and
Aseema;
In line with its philosophy of giving the maximum possible
opportunities for students to enhance their learning and
development and support their work for community service
projects, DAIS encourages them to make use of off-campus
facilities that are made available at Matheran, Patalganga
and Jamnagar;
Through exchange programmes, DAIS encourages students
to experience and appreciate other cultural contexts and
broaden their world view, while also giving them
opportunities to engage in community service. The School
has several exchange programmes - with L'Ermitage School,
Paris, France; SEK Ciudalcampo International School,
Madrid, Spain; Open Gate School, Prague, Czech Republic:
Bavarian International School, Bavaria, Germany; The
Godolphin & Latymer School, London, UK; The Liceo
DAIS Leadership Series (DLS) was introduced at the school in
2013 with a view to providing opportunities to students to
listen to compelling stories of some of India's leaders and
draw inspiration and insights from them;
With the growing appreciation of TED Talks as a teaching and
learning tool and a catalyst for innovation and change, our
students launched TEDxYouth@DAIS in 2013.
Among the Top International Schools globally
Ranked No. 1 School in Mumbai
(Consecutively for 3 years)
Hindustan Times-C Fore Top School Survey 2012, 2013 & 2014
Highest Ratings for
Academic Rigour
Teachers
4
5
The Primary &
Middle School Programme
Children learn and develop through:
A number of informal methods like activities, projects,
presentations and hands-on experiences, apart from formal
learning;
Activities like free play, dramatization, enacting through
puppets, singing, dancing, cooking, art, and so on;
Outdoor and indoor play and games;
Sharing ideas with other children and discovering facts for
themselves through observation and reference work;
Exciting experiential learning opportunities through field trips,
which are planned for specific educational purposes;
Exploring and reading books, newspapers and magazines, thus
enhancing their knowledge and inculcating in them an interest
to be learning-oriented while appreciating the value of reading
and research;
1. The Primary & Middle School Programme:
An appropriate balance of whole group, small group and
individual activities, which cater to individual differences in learning;
The Primary School Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International
School comprises of Lower and Upper Kindergarten (LKG and
UKG) years and Classes I to IV. The Middle School Programme
covers Classes V to VII.
An inter-disciplinary appreciation of Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, by studying them as individual subjects as well as in
an integrated way;
Physical education, which improves health and fitness, while enjoying the recreational value it offers;
In classes LKG to VII, the School follows an integrated curriculum,
drawing on the programmes of the Council for the Indian School
Certificate Examinations and international examination boards.
The School is a member of the Cambridge International Primary
Programme.
Exposure to team and individual sports, competitive and non-competitive, which encourages sportsmanship, a school-wide community spirit
and a feeling of individual accomplishment;
2. Lower and Upper Kindergarten (LKG & UKG):
In the Kindergarten Classes, emphasis is placed equally on
children's intellectual, physical and social development. Children
learn through a combination of games, songs and creative
projects. They play with blocks; measure sand, water or ingredients
for cooking; they are taught to observe changes in the environment, examine and sort objects. Story-telling and role-playing, drawing and
tracing, creating patterns and developing skills of measurement: all contribute to the laying of sure foundations in literacy and numeracy.
In order to make learning both enjoyable and meaningful, the Kindergarten programme:
Nurtures the child's love of learning and fosters the boundless curiosity that comes so naturally at this young age;
Creates an atmosphere where children feel respected and secure by providing a place of warmth, fun, joy and laughter;
Focuses on the overall development of children through activities and experiences;
The ICT Award Computer Course of the University of Cambridge International Examinations, introduces students to the concept and reality of
information and communication technology and provides a framework in which practical skills and knowledge can be acquired and
developed introduces Cambridge ICT Starters exposes students to commonly used key ICT applications. On assessment as per the curriculum
guidelines, students progress through the 3 levels 'Initial steps', 'Next steps' and 'On track'; and may opt to pursue the Cambridge
International Diploma in ICT;
A supportive learning environment where individual needs are addressed in a positive and inclusive way;
Opportunities in Dance, Fine Arts, Theatre, Western and Indian Music, Speech and Drama and Yoga, which facilitate a well-rounded
development. These are part of the regular curriculum, and are also being offered as co-curricular and core activity programmes;
Participation in co-curricular activities, which are held on Thursdays for one hour. Students who show special interest or are specially talented
in any sporting or non-sporting areas are offered further opportunities through the core activity programme, so that they are able to excel in
such areas and also enhance their readiness to take part in competitions and tournaments outside of school;
Celebration of the changing rhythms of the year through a variety of festivals and activities. These are celebrated through whole-school
assemblies, play performances, special holidays and functions, which help children in meaningful bonding and appreciation of such festivals;
As part of their engagement with many social causes, our children from Class III onwards are involved in various community service activities.
Children in the primary school visit old age homes, orphanages and support underprivileged children.
4. Classes V to VII
Offers a flexible and hands-on approach which enables teachers to support children's interests, build self-esteem and confidence, as well as
support the development of skills in all cognitive areas;
In Classes V-VII, students build on the foundations laid in the primary school. New challenges are met as communication, reasoning, problemsolving and value judgment become far more complex;
Commits to a curriculum that is dynamic, progressive and responsive to the evolving world, by complementing the Primary School curriculum
with that of the Cambridge International Primary Programme;
Our aim is to provide a broad-based curriculum which facilitates in-depth study of the key elements of English, Hindi/French, Marathi,
Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, Computer Studies, Music, Yoga, Dance, Drama, Physical Education and Personal Social and
Health Education (PSHE);
Provides a learning environment that encourages children to look at multiple perspectives and develop the ability and attitude to solve their
own problems, as well as those of the global community, as they grow up;
A detailed curricular framework is formulated, which is a blend of both the Cambridge International Primary Programme (which continues up
to Class V) and the Indian Council of Secondary Education Curriculum. This framework ensures progression and continuity through the
school and avoids repetition.
Develops the individual talents and abilities of children and teaches them to connect the experience of the classroom to the realities of
the world;
Caters to the needs of a variety of individual differences within the classroom;
Offers Games / Physical Education, Western Music, Art and Craft, Speech and Drama, Indian Dance and Yoga as regular curricular subjects;
Organizes field trips, picnics, celebrations of various festivals and occasions throughout the year.
3. Classes I to IV:
In Classes I to IV, the focus is on encouraging enquiry, exploration and on inculcating confidence in key learning skills reading, writing, listening,
speaking, information technology capability, problem-solving, observation and measurement. Children are encouraged to speak and perform at
assemblies, concerts, drama productions, and thus gain confidence in their ability to communicate to a wider audience.
We recognize that children at this level are active, curious, experimental, imaginative, talkative and, above all, disconcertingly frank. Each child is
an individual with his or her own unique abilities, interests, aspirations and expectations. Therefore, our curriculum in these classes is structured to
encourage and motivate them to become self-confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined, and thus help them achieve their full potential. The
School seeks to achieve this through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
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The Primary &
Middle School Programme
Children learn and develop through:
A number of informal methods like activities, projects,
presentations and hands-on experiences, apart from formal
learning;
Activities like free play, dramatization, enacting through
puppets, singing, dancing, cooking, art, and so on;
Outdoor and indoor play and games;
Sharing ideas with other children and discovering facts for
themselves through observation and reference work;
Exciting experiential learning opportunities through field trips,
which are planned for specific educational purposes;
Exploring and reading books, newspapers and magazines, thus
enhancing their knowledge and inculcating in them an interest
to be learning-oriented while appreciating the value of reading
and research;
1. The Primary & Middle School Programme:
An appropriate balance of whole group, small group and
individual activities, which cater to individual differences in learning;
The Primary School Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International
School comprises of Lower and Upper Kindergarten (LKG and
UKG) years and Classes I to IV. The Middle School Programme
covers Classes V to VII.
An inter-disciplinary appreciation of Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, by studying them as individual subjects as well as in
an integrated way;
Physical education, which improves health and fitness, while enjoying the recreational value it offers;
In classes LKG to VII, the School follows an integrated curriculum,
drawing on the programmes of the Council for the Indian School
Certificate Examinations and international examination boards.
The School is a member of the Cambridge International Primary
Programme.
Exposure to team and individual sports, competitive and non-competitive, which encourages sportsmanship, a school-wide community spirit
and a feeling of individual accomplishment;
2. Lower and Upper Kindergarten (LKG & UKG):
In the Kindergarten Classes, emphasis is placed equally on
children's intellectual, physical and social development. Children
learn through a combination of games, songs and creative
projects. They play with blocks; measure sand, water or ingredients
for cooking; they are taught to observe changes in the environment, examine and sort objects. Story-telling and role-playing, drawing and
tracing, creating patterns and developing skills of measurement: all contribute to the laying of sure foundations in literacy and numeracy.
In order to make learning both enjoyable and meaningful, the Kindergarten programme:
Nurtures the child's love of learning and fosters the boundless curiosity that comes so naturally at this young age;
Creates an atmosphere where children feel respected and secure by providing a place of warmth, fun, joy and laughter;
Focuses on the overall development of children through activities and experiences;
The ICT Award Computer Course of the University of Cambridge International Examinations, introduces students to the concept and reality of
information and communication technology and provides a framework in which practical skills and knowledge can be acquired and
developed introduces Cambridge ICT Starters exposes students to commonly used key ICT applications. On assessment as per the curriculum
guidelines, students progress through the 3 levels 'Initial steps', 'Next steps' and 'On track'; and may opt to pursue the Cambridge
International Diploma in ICT;
A supportive learning environment where individual needs are addressed in a positive and inclusive way;
Opportunities in Dance, Fine Arts, Theatre, Western and Indian Music, Speech and Drama and Yoga, which facilitate a well-rounded
development. These are part of the regular curriculum, and are also being offered as co-curricular and core activity programmes;
Participation in co-curricular activities, which are held on Thursdays for one hour. Students who show special interest or are specially talented
in any sporting or non-sporting areas are offered further opportunities through the core activity programme, so that they are able to excel in
such areas and also enhance their readiness to take part in competitions and tournaments outside of school;
Celebration of the changing rhythms of the year through a variety of festivals and activities. These are celebrated through whole-school
assemblies, play performances, special holidays and functions, which help children in meaningful bonding and appreciation of such festivals;
As part of their engagement with many social causes, our children from Class III onwards are involved in various community service activities.
Children in the primary school visit old age homes, orphanages and support underprivileged children.
4. Classes V to VII
Offers a flexible and hands-on approach which enables teachers to support children's interests, build self-esteem and confidence, as well as
support the development of skills in all cognitive areas;
In Classes V-VII, students build on the foundations laid in the primary school. New challenges are met as communication, reasoning, problemsolving and value judgment become far more complex;
Commits to a curriculum that is dynamic, progressive and responsive to the evolving world, by complementing the Primary School curriculum
with that of the Cambridge International Primary Programme;
Our aim is to provide a broad-based curriculum which facilitates in-depth study of the key elements of English, Hindi/French, Marathi,
Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, Computer Studies, Music, Yoga, Dance, Drama, Physical Education and Personal Social and
Health Education (PSHE);
Provides a learning environment that encourages children to look at multiple perspectives and develop the ability and attitude to solve their
own problems, as well as those of the global community, as they grow up;
A detailed curricular framework is formulated, which is a blend of both the Cambridge International Primary Programme (which continues up
to Class V) and the Indian Council of Secondary Education Curriculum. This framework ensures progression and continuity through the
school and avoids repetition.
Develops the individual talents and abilities of children and teaches them to connect the experience of the classroom to the realities of
the world;
Caters to the needs of a variety of individual differences within the classroom;
Offers Games / Physical Education, Western Music, Art and Craft, Speech and Drama, Indian Dance and Yoga as regular curricular subjects;
Organizes field trips, picnics, celebrations of various festivals and occasions throughout the year.
3. Classes I to IV:
In Classes I to IV, the focus is on encouraging enquiry, exploration and on inculcating confidence in key learning skills reading, writing, listening,
speaking, information technology capability, problem-solving, observation and measurement. Children are encouraged to speak and perform at
assemblies, concerts, drama productions, and thus gain confidence in their ability to communicate to a wider audience.
We recognize that children at this level are active, curious, experimental, imaginative, talkative and, above all, disconcertingly frank. Each child is
an individual with his or her own unique abilities, interests, aspirations and expectations. Therefore, our curriculum in these classes is structured to
encourage and motivate them to become self-confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined, and thus help them achieve their full potential. The
School seeks to achieve this through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
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The Indian Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
The middle school continues the ICT Award Computer Course
of the Cambridge International Programme for the students up
to class VII;
ICSE
The Arts are a fundamental means of expression and
communication in all societies, and hence to give children
access to the cultural diversity and traditions that constitute
artistic heritage, the School continues to provide a
comprehensive Arts programme. Thus, the middle school
children participate in Music, Art, Dance, Yoga, Drama and
other activities during their regular class time as well as
co-curricular activities; they also take part in core activity
programmes (sporting and non-sporting), which are conducted
before or after school hours;
The educational philosophy of the School encourages children
to get a wide range of first-hand experiences. Much of our
work is focused on the environment and therefore school trips
are a vital part of the curriculum;
1. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations:
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations was
The evaluation system in the middle school is such that each child feels that he or she has made progress and shown positive achievement and
success. The school follows a policy of awarding grades rather than marks for individual components of work. There is continuous evaluation
of a child's performance in class, and students performance and grades are monitored and reviewed throughout the year to facilitate their
continued progress.
5. Some Frequently Asked Questions:
established by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate in 1958, with a view to adapting the latter's curriculum
and examination systems to cater to the educational needs of the
local context.
The Council's Mission:
How unique is the Primary School programme offered at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is
Learning at the School is designed to be an enjoyable experience for children, thus making them want to come to School even when they don't
have to. By increasing student interest, by making learning fun but meaningful, we lay the foundation for developing a lifelong interest in
learning.
educational endeavours, empowering them to contribute towards
committed to serving the nation's children through high quality
a humane, just and pluralistic society, promoting introspective
living, by creating exciting learning opportunities, with a
What is the evaluation system followed by the School?
commitment to excellence.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School follows a system of continuous evaluation and regularly provides parents with an assessment of their
child's academic progress, based on a comprehensive system of reviews, reports and parent-teacher meetings.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School offers the Indian Certificate
How does the Cambridge International Primary Programme help students in the Primary School classes at Dhirubhai Ambani
International School?
students in Classes IX and X. The ICSE Class VIII at Dhirubhai
The Cambridge International Primary Programme developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations is an internationally
appropriate and relevant curriculum and has been designed to be culturally sensitive. It includes top-quality teaching and assessment resources
appropriate for teaching and learning in local, national and international schools. The structure of the programme encourages teachers to use
their own materials, bringing in local, national and international examples. It is also a flexible programme and gives freedom to every school to
choose those parts of the programme that best suit their requirements.
As per your school's curriculum up to class VII, our child would not be studying a full-fledged Cambridge Programme. With this,
would our child face any problem if he/she opts for IGCSE class VIII?
of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE) Programme to
Ambani International School serves as a preparatory year for the
ICSE Programme in Classes IX and X.
2. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Programme
(ICSE):
Has been designed to provide an examination in a course of
general education, in accordance with the recommendations of
the New Education Policy 1986, through the medium of
For classes V to VII, our school follows an integrated curriculum, drawing primarily on the best of both the Cambridge programme and the ICSE
programme. The curriculum is structured and delivered in such a way that children are able to progress to either the ICSE or the IGCSE in class VIII
and do well in it.
Ensures a general education where all candidates are required
Further information on the Cambridge International Primary Programme may be found at www.cie.org.uk and information on the
ICSE Programme may be found at www.cisce.org
Productive Work'(SUPW);
English;
to take seven subjects and are also graded in 'Socially Useful
Is an all-India board examination that is taken at the end of Class X.
3. The Curriculum for the ICSE Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
The ICSE is a two-year course of study available to students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Classes IX and X. The ICSE Class VIII serves
as a preparatory year designed to meaningfully progress to the courses of study in ICSE Classes IX and X.
Subjects in ICSE Class VIII
English
Second Language
Hindi / French
Social Studies
(History & Civics, Geography)
Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Computer Studies
Students are also offered lessons in Indian Music, Indian Dance, Western Music, Yoga, Art & Drama, Physical Education and
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).
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The Indian Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
The middle school continues the ICT Award Computer Course
of the Cambridge International Programme for the students up
to class VII;
ICSE
The Arts are a fundamental means of expression and
communication in all societies, and hence to give children
access to the cultural diversity and traditions that constitute
artistic heritage, the School continues to provide a
comprehensive Arts programme. Thus, the middle school
children participate in Music, Art, Dance, Yoga, Drama and
other activities during their regular class time as well as
co-curricular activities; they also take part in core activity
programmes (sporting and non-sporting), which are conducted
before or after school hours;
The educational philosophy of the School encourages children
to get a wide range of first-hand experiences. Much of our
work is focused on the environment and therefore school trips
are a vital part of the curriculum;
1. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations:
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations was
The evaluation system in the middle school is such that each child feels that he or she has made progress and shown positive achievement and
success. The school follows a policy of awarding grades rather than marks for individual components of work. There is continuous evaluation
of a child's performance in class, and students performance and grades are monitored and reviewed throughout the year to facilitate their
continued progress.
5. Some Frequently Asked Questions:
established by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate in 1958, with a view to adapting the latter's curriculum
and examination systems to cater to the educational needs of the
local context.
The Council's Mission:
How unique is the Primary School programme offered at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is
Learning at the School is designed to be an enjoyable experience for children, thus making them want to come to School even when they don't
have to. By increasing student interest, by making learning fun but meaningful, we lay the foundation for developing a lifelong interest in
learning.
educational endeavours, empowering them to contribute towards
committed to serving the nation's children through high quality
a humane, just and pluralistic society, promoting introspective
living, by creating exciting learning opportunities, with a
What is the evaluation system followed by the School?
commitment to excellence.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School follows a system of continuous evaluation and regularly provides parents with an assessment of their
child's academic progress, based on a comprehensive system of reviews, reports and parent-teacher meetings.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School offers the Indian Certificate
How does the Cambridge International Primary Programme help students in the Primary School classes at Dhirubhai Ambani
International School?
students in Classes IX and X. The ICSE Class VIII at Dhirubhai
The Cambridge International Primary Programme developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations is an internationally
appropriate and relevant curriculum and has been designed to be culturally sensitive. It includes top-quality teaching and assessment resources
appropriate for teaching and learning in local, national and international schools. The structure of the programme encourages teachers to use
their own materials, bringing in local, national and international examples. It is also a flexible programme and gives freedom to every school to
choose those parts of the programme that best suit their requirements.
As per your school's curriculum up to class VII, our child would not be studying a full-fledged Cambridge Programme. With this,
would our child face any problem if he/she opts for IGCSE class VIII?
of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE) Programme to
Ambani International School serves as a preparatory year for the
ICSE Programme in Classes IX and X.
2. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Programme
(ICSE):
Has been designed to provide an examination in a course of
general education, in accordance with the recommendations of
the New Education Policy 1986, through the medium of
For classes V to VII, our school follows an integrated curriculum, drawing primarily on the best of both the Cambridge programme and the ICSE
programme. The curriculum is structured and delivered in such a way that children are able to progress to either the ICSE or the IGCSE in class VIII
and do well in it.
Ensures a general education where all candidates are required
Further information on the Cambridge International Primary Programme may be found at www.cie.org.uk and information on the
ICSE Programme may be found at www.cisce.org
Productive Work'(SUPW);
English;
to take seven subjects and are also graded in 'Socially Useful
Is an all-India board examination that is taken at the end of Class X.
3. The Curriculum for the ICSE Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
The ICSE is a two-year course of study available to students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Classes IX and X. The ICSE Class VIII serves
as a preparatory year designed to meaningfully progress to the courses of study in ICSE Classes IX and X.
Subjects in ICSE Class VIII
English
Second Language
Hindi / French
Social Studies
(History & Civics, Geography)
Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Computer Studies
Students are also offered lessons in Indian Music, Indian Dance, Western Music, Yoga, Art & Drama, Physical Education and
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).
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In addition, students also choose from a range of sporting and non-sporting activities. Such co-curricular experiences help them to develop a wellrounded personality.
A significant percentage of our students have scored 91 to 100 marks (Grade 1) across all the subjects, compared to the all-India position. The
following graph gives a glimpse of our students' subject-wise performance vis-à-vis the national average.
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School, the following subjects are offered for external examination at the end of Class X:
Group I
(Compulsory)
Group II
(Compulsory)
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
Group III
(Any one of the
following subjects)
100
English
Mathematics
Computer Applications
90
Second Language
Hindi / French
Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Art
80
Social Studies
Environmental Science
Technical Drawing
Applications
Physical Education
Students are also required to undertake 'Socially Useful Productive Work' (SUPW).
Score (%)
(History & Civics,
Geography)
70
60
50
40
30
4. ICSE Results 2014
20
In the board examinations held in 2014, all the 30 students of our ninth batch of ICSE Class X have achieved outstanding results:
22 students have scored 95% and above
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Our Second highest score is 97.80%
DAIS % of Students scored 91 to 100
All-India % of students scored 91 to 100 (2013)
Our Third highest score is 97.60%
The School's average score is 94.86%
All our students achieved a score of 81% and above. Only 34% of students achieved this score at all- India level, as against 100% at DAIS
As per an analysis carried out by the Learning Point, based on the average scores achieved by schools in 2014, DAIS has come out on top amongst all
the ICSE schools across the country.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
100
100
Percentage of Students Scoring
81% and Above
90
% of Students
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
95 to 100
90 to 94
Marks %
10
84 to 86
Computer
Application
Physical Education
Our Topper has scored 98.40%
Technical Drawing
Applications
2 students scored between 84% and 86%
Science
Thus, 28 out of 30 students have secured 90% and above
Mathematics
6 students have scored between 90% and 94%
History, Civics &
Geography
English
Hindi
0
DAIS Avg.
(2014)
All-India Avg.
(2013)*
* Source: Analysis of Pupil Performance, ICSE Examinations 2013
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In addition, students also choose from a range of sporting and non-sporting activities. Such co-curricular experiences help them to develop a wellrounded personality.
A significant percentage of our students have scored 91 to 100 marks (Grade 1) across all the subjects, compared to the all-India position. The
following graph gives a glimpse of our students' subject-wise performance vis-à-vis the national average.
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School, the following subjects are offered for external examination at the end of Class X:
Group I
(Compulsory)
Group II
(Compulsory)
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
Group III
(Any one of the
following subjects)
100
English
Mathematics
Computer Applications
90
Second Language
Hindi / French
Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Art
80
Social Studies
Environmental Science
Technical Drawing
Applications
Physical Education
Students are also required to undertake 'Socially Useful Productive Work' (SUPW).
Score (%)
(History & Civics,
Geography)
70
60
50
40
30
4. ICSE Results 2014
20
In the board examinations held in 2014, all the 30 students of our ninth batch of ICSE Class X have achieved outstanding results:
22 students have scored 95% and above
10
Our Second highest score is 97.80%
DAIS % of Students scored 91 to 100
All-India % of students scored 91 to 100 (2013)
Our Third highest score is 97.60%
The School's average score is 94.86%
All our students achieved a score of 81% and above. Only 34% of students achieved this score at all- India level, as against 100% at DAIS
As per an analysis carried out by the Learning Point, based on the average scores achieved by schools in 2014, DAIS has come out on top amongst all
the ICSE schools across the country.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
ICSE Class X Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
100
100
Percentage of Students Scoring
81% and Above
90
% of Students
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
95 to 100
90 to 94
Marks %
10
84 to 86
Computer
Application
Physical Education
Our Topper has scored 98.40%
Technical Drawing
Applications
2 students scored between 84% and 86%
Science
Thus, 28 out of 30 students have secured 90% and above
Mathematics
6 students have scored between 90% and 94%
History, Civics &
Geography
English
Hindi
0
DAIS Avg.
(2014)
All-India Avg.
(2013)*
* Source: Analysis of Pupil Performance, ICSE Examinations 2013
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The International General Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
5. Some frequently asked questions:
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School one has the
option to choose between the ICSE and IGCSE streams. What
aspects should one consider in making this choice?
IGCSE
Find out what you can, about the ICSE and IGCSE Examinations at
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, by reading the
information provided by the School on its website (www.da-is.org)
and talking to current students and teachers. Students who have
studied ICSE and IGCSE are equally eligible to follow the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Dhirubhai
Ambani International School in Classes XI and XII.
If, after Class X in the ICSE stream, I decide not to pursue the
IB Diploma Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International
School, what are my options?
1. The International General Certificate of Secondary
Although our Classes X students have the opportunity to seek
admission to the IB Diploma Programme in Classes XI and XII, the final choices are driven by considerations of their own plans about further
learning and future career preferences as well as the School's standards of academic performance / achievement and norms of acceptable
behavior. Those students who do not choose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme do have the option to pursue the Higher Secondary
examinations of the Indian education boards - national boards (ISC / CBSE) or the state boards (HSC) at another school / Junior College; some of
these students, post Class XII, may also choose to do a professional course in engineering, medicine, management and so on. It must be noted
that students doing their Class XII with Indian education boards also have opportunities to pursue their higher education with universities abroad.
Thus, certainly, an ICSE Class X student has many possibilities and options.
During the last ten years, about 30% of our ICSE Classes X students have joined the IB Diploma Programme at our School, while the remainder
opted to pursue the Higher Secondary Examinations of the Indian education boards.
How does an ICSE student stand to benefit specially from studying at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
As a school that offers both national and international curricula, we are uniquely placed to blend the best elements of these different systems at
various levels. The school-wide professional development of teachers through conferences and workshops serves as an effective platform to
appreciate and share the strengths inherent in both curricula.
These help us to thoughtfully appreciate the curriculum requirements and pedagogical approaches at the higher classes and meaningfully carry
down and align them to the lower classes. We believe that this trickle-down effect greatly supplements our efforts of instilling in children an early
ability to develop research skills, think creatively, be self-reliant, as well as of creating an intrinsic excitement that will finally make them lifelong
learners. Thus, we are able to offer our students a continuum of learning and progression within the school, as well as elsewhere.
How does the ICSE grade a student's performance?
Education (IGCSE) Programme
relevant educational opportunity:
The IGCSE Programme is administered by the University of
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Over 10000 schools
in 160 countries offer the Cambridge qualifications. The IGCSE
Programme is firmly established and recognized world-wide and is
taken in 140 countries and in more than 3700 schools around the
world.
The IGCSE has always emphasized adding value within a national
context whilst also contributing to internationalism. The focus is on
safeguarding distinctive cultural identity through specific language
and literature syllabi, for example, or to include study of regional
geography or history, whilst also encouraging an international
outlook. Thus, the importance of an appropriate mix of global and local contexts is well recognized as an essential dimension of IGCSE.
2. The IGCSE Curriculum and its Assessment beyond knowledge recall, emphasizes a strong skill development orientation:
The IGCSE curriculum emphasizes the development of habits of critical enquiry and individual research and encourages a problem-solving
approach
Marks are awarded out of 100 for all subjects. The Council encourages a system of continuous assessment by the school and, therefore, all the
subjects have an internal assessment component of 20% marks in the form of project work, while the final written examination accounts for
80%. With respect to the optional subject chosen from Group III, it is divided into a Theory paper and a Practical component, with each being
assessed to the extent of 50% marks through internal evaluation and 50% marks by way of external evaluation / final written examination. The
standard reached in 'Socially Useful Productive Work' (internally assessed) will be given grades A, B, C, D or E; A being the highest and E the
lowest. A, B, C or D indicates a 'Pass' and E a 'Fail'.
an evolving, globally
applying what one has learnt. The assessment process goes beyond just knowledge recall and emphasizes other skills, including a
student's ability to use and apply knowledge appropriately, to handle information and use it to solve problems, and to acquire experimental and
investigative skills. This encouragement to go beyond rote learning or memorization is the key in all IGCSE syllabi. This approach recognizes that
'recall' is a less useful skill for individuals in today's world of rapid change. Instead, the development of skills of application, analysis, evaluation
and creation become important in encouraging students who are able to take their learning beyond the confines of the classroom and the
examination hall.
The IGCSE approach is rooted in active learning and its assessment models have been designed to reflect this orientation. They include not only
What are the requirements to get the ICSE Pass Certificate?
terminal examinations but also the assessment of fieldwork skills or practical investigations in the lab, oral and listening skills in foreign and
The ICSE Pass Certificate will be awarded to candidates who attain the 'Pass' standard in at least five subjects, which must include English. In
addition, a candidate must attain a 'Pass' grade in 'Socially Useful Productive Work'. The 'Pass' mark for each subject is 35%.
Further information on the ICSE Programme may be found at www.cisce.org
second languages, and project or coursework completed during the course of study. Throughout, the key criterion is 'fitness for purpose' and
skills are assessed in the most appropriate way possible.
IGCSE assessments are criterion-based and designed to be accessible to candidates of widely differing abilities. For most subjects, the IGCSE
reflects the approach of using tiered or differentiated papers, but within the simpler structure of a core and extended curriculum. The design of
the IGCSE curriculum and assessment recognizes the individual needs of students and provides encouragement of the highest possible
achievement.
3. The IGCSE Programme key features:
Provides an ideal foundation for higher-level courses such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, A Levels and the North
American APT (Advanced Placement Test);
Has worldwide recognition and is equivalent to the Certificate of Secondary Education from Indian education boards, General Certificate of
Secondary Education, and O Level;
Offers syllabi which reflect local economies and cultures within a global context, hence ensuring that students gain a wide perspective while
recognizing and valuing their own environment;
Develops key learning, problem-solving and investigative skills by encouraging an active, critical and questioning approach to study;
Ensures a broad-based education, while encouraging a degree of choice.
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The International General Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
5. Some frequently asked questions:
At Dhirubhai Ambani International School one has the
option to choose between the ICSE and IGCSE streams. What
aspects should one consider in making this choice?
IGCSE
Find out what you can, about the ICSE and IGCSE Examinations at
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, by reading the
information provided by the School on its website (www.da-is.org)
and talking to current students and teachers. Students who have
studied ICSE and IGCSE are equally eligible to follow the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Dhirubhai
Ambani International School in Classes XI and XII.
If, after Class X in the ICSE stream, I decide not to pursue the
IB Diploma Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International
School, what are my options?
1. The International General Certificate of Secondary
Although our Classes X students have the opportunity to seek
admission to the IB Diploma Programme in Classes XI and XII, the final choices are driven by considerations of their own plans about further
learning and future career preferences as well as the School's standards of academic performance / achievement and norms of acceptable
behavior. Those students who do not choose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme do have the option to pursue the Higher Secondary
examinations of the Indian education boards - national boards (ISC / CBSE) or the state boards (HSC) at another school / Junior College; some of
these students, post Class XII, may also choose to do a professional course in engineering, medicine, management and so on. It must be noted
that students doing their Class XII with Indian education boards also have opportunities to pursue their higher education with universities abroad.
Thus, certainly, an ICSE Class X student has many possibilities and options.
During the last ten years, about 30% of our ICSE Classes X students have joined the IB Diploma Programme at our School, while the remainder
opted to pursue the Higher Secondary Examinations of the Indian education boards.
How does an ICSE student stand to benefit specially from studying at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
As a school that offers both national and international curricula, we are uniquely placed to blend the best elements of these different systems at
various levels. The school-wide professional development of teachers through conferences and workshops serves as an effective platform to
appreciate and share the strengths inherent in both curricula.
These help us to thoughtfully appreciate the curriculum requirements and pedagogical approaches at the higher classes and meaningfully carry
down and align them to the lower classes. We believe that this trickle-down effect greatly supplements our efforts of instilling in children an early
ability to develop research skills, think creatively, be self-reliant, as well as of creating an intrinsic excitement that will finally make them lifelong
learners. Thus, we are able to offer our students a continuum of learning and progression within the school, as well as elsewhere.
How does the ICSE grade a student's performance?
Education (IGCSE) Programme
relevant educational opportunity:
The IGCSE Programme is administered by the University of
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Over 10000 schools
in 160 countries offer the Cambridge qualifications. The IGCSE
Programme is firmly established and recognized world-wide and is
taken in 140 countries and in more than 3700 schools around the
world.
The IGCSE has always emphasized adding value within a national
context whilst also contributing to internationalism. The focus is on
safeguarding distinctive cultural identity through specific language
and literature syllabi, for example, or to include study of regional
geography or history, whilst also encouraging an international
outlook. Thus, the importance of an appropriate mix of global and local contexts is well recognized as an essential dimension of IGCSE.
2. The IGCSE Curriculum and its Assessment beyond knowledge recall, emphasizes a strong skill development orientation:
The IGCSE curriculum emphasizes the development of habits of critical enquiry and individual research and encourages a problem-solving
approach
Marks are awarded out of 100 for all subjects. The Council encourages a system of continuous assessment by the school and, therefore, all the
subjects have an internal assessment component of 20% marks in the form of project work, while the final written examination accounts for
80%. With respect to the optional subject chosen from Group III, it is divided into a Theory paper and a Practical component, with each being
assessed to the extent of 50% marks through internal evaluation and 50% marks by way of external evaluation / final written examination. The
standard reached in 'Socially Useful Productive Work' (internally assessed) will be given grades A, B, C, D or E; A being the highest and E the
lowest. A, B, C or D indicates a 'Pass' and E a 'Fail'.
an evolving, globally
applying what one has learnt. The assessment process goes beyond just knowledge recall and emphasizes other skills, including a
student's ability to use and apply knowledge appropriately, to handle information and use it to solve problems, and to acquire experimental and
investigative skills. This encouragement to go beyond rote learning or memorization is the key in all IGCSE syllabi. This approach recognizes that
'recall' is a less useful skill for individuals in today's world of rapid change. Instead, the development of skills of application, analysis, evaluation
and creation become important in encouraging students who are able to take their learning beyond the confines of the classroom and the
examination hall.
The IGCSE approach is rooted in active learning and its assessment models have been designed to reflect this orientation. They include not only
What are the requirements to get the ICSE Pass Certificate?
terminal examinations but also the assessment of fieldwork skills or practical investigations in the lab, oral and listening skills in foreign and
The ICSE Pass Certificate will be awarded to candidates who attain the 'Pass' standard in at least five subjects, which must include English. In
addition, a candidate must attain a 'Pass' grade in 'Socially Useful Productive Work'. The 'Pass' mark for each subject is 35%.
Further information on the ICSE Programme may be found at www.cisce.org
second languages, and project or coursework completed during the course of study. Throughout, the key criterion is 'fitness for purpose' and
skills are assessed in the most appropriate way possible.
IGCSE assessments are criterion-based and designed to be accessible to candidates of widely differing abilities. For most subjects, the IGCSE
reflects the approach of using tiered or differentiated papers, but within the simpler structure of a core and extended curriculum. The design of
the IGCSE curriculum and assessment recognizes the individual needs of students and provides encouragement of the highest possible
achievement.
3. The IGCSE Programme key features:
Provides an ideal foundation for higher-level courses such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, A Levels and the North
American APT (Advanced Placement Test);
Has worldwide recognition and is equivalent to the Certificate of Secondary Education from Indian education boards, General Certificate of
Secondary Education, and O Level;
Offers syllabi which reflect local economies and cultures within a global context, hence ensuring that students gain a wide perspective while
recognizing and valuing their own environment;
Develops key learning, problem-solving and investigative skills by encouraging an active, critical and questioning approach to study;
Ensures a broad-based education, while encouraging a degree of choice.
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4. The Curriculum for the IGCSE Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
The IGCSE is a two-year course of study available to students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Classes IX and X. The IGCSE Class VIII
serves as a preparatory year designed to meaningfully progress to the courses of study in IGCSE Classes IX and X.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IGCSE Class X Results 2014
Subjects in IGCSE Class VIII
First Language English
English Literature
Foreign Language French, Spanish or
Hindi as a Second Language
Geography
History
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Computer Studies
Students are also offered lessons in Indian Music, Indian Dance,
Western Music, Yoga, Art & Drama, and Physical Education.
In addition, students must also choose from a range of sporting and non-sporting activities. Such co-curricular experiences help them to develop a
well-rounded personality.
% of Students
60
Group 3
(Sciences)
Group 4
(Mathematics)
First Language English
Geography
Physics
Mathematics
Art & Design
History
Chemistry
Global Perspectives
Biology
Additional
Mathematics
Computer Studies
English Literature
Foreign Language Spanish/French
Co-ordinated
Sciences
Second Language Hindi
30
20
10
Group 5
(Creative,
Technical &
Vocational)
A*
B
C
ICT
Physical Education
Business Studies
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IGCSE Class X Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
Drama
Students in Classes IX and X will normally select a total of 9 subjects. They will all study First Language English, English Literature, and either
Spanish/French or Hindi from Group 1; and Mathematics (Extended Mathematics/Additional Mathematics) from Group 4. If they choose split
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from Group 3, they will choose a subject each from Group 2 and 5. If they choose Co-ordinated Sciences
(which is treated as two subjects) from Group 3, they will choose one subject from Group 2, one subject from Group 5 and one more subject from
either Group 2 or 5. While, normally, students will take 9 subjects in the IGCSE, in exceptional circumstances they will take 8 subjects. Additional
Mathematics taught outside the school hours may be allowed as a 10th subject.
All students qualify for the ICE (International Certificate of Education) Award as long as they select subjects from all five groups. The ICE is an
additional award, in recognition of their quest for knowledge and the breadth of subjects studied. The ICE Group Award grading scheme gives a:
Distinction to students who receive Grade A or above in 5 subjects and Grade C or above in two subjects;
Merit to students who receive Grade B or above in 5 subjects and Grade G or above in two subjects; and
Pass to students who receive Grade G or above in 5 subjects.
5. IGCSE Results 2014:
For the ninth year in a row, the IGCSE students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School have done exceptionally well. 68 students appeared for
the IGCSE examinations this year and they have achieved outstanding results.
87.5% of all Grades achieved are A*'s and A's (UK Independent Schools - 60.4%, UK National Schools - 23% and
Worldwide - 30.3% in 2013)
57.3% of all Grades earned are A*'s (UK Independent Schools - 32%, UK National Schools - 8.2 % and Worldwide - 19% in 2013)
30.2% of all Grades achieved are A's
A
Grades
90
Percentage of A* & A's
Group 2
(Humanities &
Social Sciences)
40
0
Subjects in IGCSE Classes IX and X
Group 1
(Languages)
50
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
DAIS
UK Independent
Schools
UK National
Schools
Worldwide
9.7% of all Grades achieved are B's
8 students have got 10 A* s in all the 10 subjects they had appeared
12 students achieved 9 A*'s and above
31% of the students achieved 8 A*'s and above
Of the 65 students, 91% achieved 'Distinction' and the remaining 9% earned 'Merit'
Out of 27 world toppers in India, 3 are from DAIS
2 DAIS students topped India in Physical Education and Art & Design
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The Independent Schools Council comprises eight associations of independent schools (private schools) in UK and overseas.
It collectively represents over 1,200 independent schools, which are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than half a million
children.
UK National schools represent the students appeared in the GCSE exams across all the schools in UK.
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4. The Curriculum for the IGCSE Programme at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
The IGCSE is a two-year course of study available to students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Classes IX and X. The IGCSE Class VIII
serves as a preparatory year designed to meaningfully progress to the courses of study in IGCSE Classes IX and X.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IGCSE Class X Results 2014
Subjects in IGCSE Class VIII
First Language English
English Literature
Foreign Language French, Spanish or
Hindi as a Second Language
Geography
History
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Computer Studies
Students are also offered lessons in Indian Music, Indian Dance,
Western Music, Yoga, Art & Drama, and Physical Education.
In addition, students must also choose from a range of sporting and non-sporting activities. Such co-curricular experiences help them to develop a
well-rounded personality.
% of Students
60
Group 3
(Sciences)
Group 4
(Mathematics)
First Language English
Geography
Physics
Mathematics
Art & Design
History
Chemistry
Global Perspectives
Biology
Additional
Mathematics
Computer Studies
English Literature
Foreign Language Spanish/French
Co-ordinated
Sciences
Second Language Hindi
30
20
10
Group 5
(Creative,
Technical &
Vocational)
A*
B
C
ICT
Physical Education
Business Studies
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IGCSE Class X Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
Drama
Students in Classes IX and X will normally select a total of 9 subjects. They will all study First Language English, English Literature, and either
Spanish/French or Hindi from Group 1; and Mathematics (Extended Mathematics/Additional Mathematics) from Group 4. If they choose split
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from Group 3, they will choose a subject each from Group 2 and 5. If they choose Co-ordinated Sciences
(which is treated as two subjects) from Group 3, they will choose one subject from Group 2, one subject from Group 5 and one more subject from
either Group 2 or 5. While, normally, students will take 9 subjects in the IGCSE, in exceptional circumstances they will take 8 subjects. Additional
Mathematics taught outside the school hours may be allowed as a 10th subject.
All students qualify for the ICE (International Certificate of Education) Award as long as they select subjects from all five groups. The ICE is an
additional award, in recognition of their quest for knowledge and the breadth of subjects studied. The ICE Group Award grading scheme gives a:
Distinction to students who receive Grade A or above in 5 subjects and Grade C or above in two subjects;
Merit to students who receive Grade B or above in 5 subjects and Grade G or above in two subjects; and
Pass to students who receive Grade G or above in 5 subjects.
5. IGCSE Results 2014:
For the ninth year in a row, the IGCSE students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School have done exceptionally well. 68 students appeared for
the IGCSE examinations this year and they have achieved outstanding results.
87.5% of all Grades achieved are A*'s and A's (UK Independent Schools - 60.4%, UK National Schools - 23% and
Worldwide - 30.3% in 2013)
57.3% of all Grades earned are A*'s (UK Independent Schools - 32%, UK National Schools - 8.2 % and Worldwide - 19% in 2013)
30.2% of all Grades achieved are A's
A
Grades
90
Percentage of A* & A's
Group 2
(Humanities &
Social Sciences)
40
0
Subjects in IGCSE Classes IX and X
Group 1
(Languages)
50
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
DAIS
UK Independent
Schools
UK National
Schools
Worldwide
9.7% of all Grades achieved are B's
8 students have got 10 A* s in all the 10 subjects they had appeared
12 students achieved 9 A*'s and above
31% of the students achieved 8 A*'s and above
Of the 65 students, 91% achieved 'Distinction' and the remaining 9% earned 'Merit'
Out of 27 world toppers in India, 3 are from DAIS
2 DAIS students topped India in Physical Education and Art & Design
14
The Independent Schools Council comprises eight associations of independent schools (private schools) in UK and overseas.
It collectively represents over 1,200 independent schools, which are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than half a million
children.
UK National schools represent the students appeared in the GCSE exams across all the schools in UK.
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During 2006 to 2014, our IGCSE students topped the world in
English Literature, First Language English, Biology, Mathematics,
Additional Mathematics, Hindi as a Second Language, Physical
Education and Business Studies. Over the years, our IGCSE students
also topped India in First Language English, Geography, Foreign
Language French, Chemistry, Biology, History, Business Studies,
Co-ordinated Science, Physical Education Additional Mathematics,
Physics and Art & Design.
6. Some frequently asked questions:
Is the IGCSE Programme recognized by schools and
universities worldwide?
Yes.
Is the IGCSE Programme recognized by higher secondary boards and universities in India?
Yes, it is recognized by CBSE, CISCE and state education boards in India as a qualification for entry to Class XI or for other higher secondary
education courses. It is also a recognized Class X qualification, as one of the prerequisites for admission to undergraduate courses in India.
Can an IGCSE student at Dhirubhai Ambani International School continue his / her studies at another IGCSE authorized school if the
need arises?
Yes, as all IGCSE authorized schools across the world follow a common curriculum. IGCSE students, like IB students, enjoy enormous mobility and
transferability. However, admission to another school will be subject to the admissions policy of that school and the availability of places and
How are IGCSE students assessed?
subjects on offer.
A variety of assessment techniques are used, appropriate to the various subjects, such as oral and listening tests, practical and coursework which
What options are available after completing the IGCSE Programme?
look at overall performance over this two-year period, and contribute 30-50% of the final grade, in addition to written examinations.
Although our Class X students have the opportunity to seek admission to the IB Diploma Programme in Classes XI and XII, the final choices are
What are the benefits of IGCSE, when compared with other examinations that might be taken in Classes IX and X?
driven by considerations of their own plans about further learning and future career preferences as well as the School's standards of academic
Firstly, it is an international examination with worldwide recognition and credibility;
School, other options include GCE A Levels, the Advanced International Certificate of Education and the North American Advanced Placement
Secondly, it encourages indeed, demands the questioning and discovery method of learning, rather than relying on rote learning;
print copies of results available in the School by the 3rd week of August. The certificates are issued mid-October. These timelines do not
performance / achievement and norms of acceptable behavior. For students who do not choose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme at our
Test. The IGCSE board examinations are held in May-June and the results are announced online in the 2nd week of August every year, with the
Thirdly, it provides excellent preparation for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that Dhirubhai Ambani International School
students follow in Classes XI and XII. Students who have taken the IGCSE Programme will be familiar with the styles of learning and the
expectations of the IBDP;
Fourthly, the coursework and practicals provide strong skills development and application orientation.
Which foreign languages will be available?
synchronize with the admissions schedules of the Indian +2 boards (ISC/CBSE/HSC). Thus, the time-lag between the announcement of IGCSE
results and the Class XI admissions timelines in India acts, to some extent, as a limiting factor with respect to options within the Indian curriculum.
IGCSE students are eligible for admission to Junior Colleges in Mumbai on the basis of published results only.
It is also pertinent to note that students who pursue programmes like the IB Diploma, GCE A Levels and so on, after their IGCSE Class X, will also
have the option to study at universities in India.
Further information on the IGCSE Programme may be found at www.cie.org.uk
We currently offer Spanish and French as foreign languages.
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During 2006 to 2014, our IGCSE students topped the world in
English Literature, First Language English, Biology, Mathematics,
Additional Mathematics, Hindi as a Second Language, Physical
Education and Business Studies. Over the years, our IGCSE students
also topped India in First Language English, Geography, Foreign
Language French, Chemistry, Biology, History, Business Studies,
Co-ordinated Science, Physical Education Additional Mathematics,
Physics and Art & Design.
6. Some frequently asked questions:
Is the IGCSE Programme recognized by schools and
universities worldwide?
Yes.
Is the IGCSE Programme recognized by higher secondary boards and universities in India?
Yes, it is recognized by CBSE, CISCE and state education boards in India as a qualification for entry to Class XI or for other higher secondary
education courses. It is also a recognized Class X qualification, as one of the prerequisites for admission to undergraduate courses in India.
Can an IGCSE student at Dhirubhai Ambani International School continue his / her studies at another IGCSE authorized school if the
need arises?
Yes, as all IGCSE authorized schools across the world follow a common curriculum. IGCSE students, like IB students, enjoy enormous mobility and
transferability. However, admission to another school will be subject to the admissions policy of that school and the availability of places and
How are IGCSE students assessed?
subjects on offer.
A variety of assessment techniques are used, appropriate to the various subjects, such as oral and listening tests, practical and coursework which
What options are available after completing the IGCSE Programme?
look at overall performance over this two-year period, and contribute 30-50% of the final grade, in addition to written examinations.
Although our Class X students have the opportunity to seek admission to the IB Diploma Programme in Classes XI and XII, the final choices are
What are the benefits of IGCSE, when compared with other examinations that might be taken in Classes IX and X?
driven by considerations of their own plans about further learning and future career preferences as well as the School's standards of academic
Firstly, it is an international examination with worldwide recognition and credibility;
School, other options include GCE A Levels, the Advanced International Certificate of Education and the North American Advanced Placement
Secondly, it encourages indeed, demands the questioning and discovery method of learning, rather than relying on rote learning;
print copies of results available in the School by the 3rd week of August. The certificates are issued mid-October. These timelines do not
performance / achievement and norms of acceptable behavior. For students who do not choose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme at our
Test. The IGCSE board examinations are held in May-June and the results are announced online in the 2nd week of August every year, with the
Thirdly, it provides excellent preparation for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that Dhirubhai Ambani International School
students follow in Classes XI and XII. Students who have taken the IGCSE Programme will be familiar with the styles of learning and the
expectations of the IBDP;
Fourthly, the coursework and practicals provide strong skills development and application orientation.
Which foreign languages will be available?
synchronize with the admissions schedules of the Indian +2 boards (ISC/CBSE/HSC). Thus, the time-lag between the announcement of IGCSE
results and the Class XI admissions timelines in India acts, to some extent, as a limiting factor with respect to options within the Indian curriculum.
IGCSE students are eligible for admission to Junior Colleges in Mumbai on the basis of published results only.
It is also pertinent to note that students who pursue programmes like the IB Diploma, GCE A Levels and so on, after their IGCSE Class X, will also
have the option to study at universities in India.
Further information on the IGCSE Programme may be found at www.cie.org.uk
We currently offer Spanish and French as foreign languages.
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The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
IBDP
4. The curriculum for the IB Diploma Programme:
IBDP students study three subjects at 'Higher Level' (HL) and three at 'Standard Level' (SL). They study HL subjects for a greater number of hours
(240 teaching hours) and in greater depth than SL subjects (150 teaching hours).
In addition, all IBDP students will:
Undertake original research to produce an Extended Essay (EE) of maximum 4,000 words;
Follow an interdisciplinary course on the Theory of Knowledge (TOK);
Participate in the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Programme.
The IBDP curriculum contains six subject groups together with the core made up of three separate parts. This is illustrated in the IB
Curriculum Model below, with the core at its centre.
1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
is a stimulating and demanding two-year, pre-university
course of study.
Originally developed in 1968 to provide a common curriculum and
a university entry credential for geographically mobile students, the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is now
taught worldwide. Widely recognized as the finest education a
student can receive in the final two years of schooling, its enviable
reputation for rigorous assessment gives IBDP students access to
the world's leading universities.
The International Baccalaureate works with 3,909 schools in 146
countries to offer its three programmes (Primary Years Programme,
Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme) to
approximately 12,27,000 students.
2. The International Baccalaureate's mission:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The following are the IBDP subjects currently taught at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other
people, with their differences, can also be right.
3. The IB Learner Profile:
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of
the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
Group 1
English A
Literature HL/SL, Language and Literature HL/SL, Literature and Performance SL
Group 2
Second Language
French ab initio SL, French B SL, French B HL, Spanish ab initio SL, Hindi B SL, Hindi B HL,
Group 3
Individuals and Societies HL/SL
History, Economics, Business and Management, Geography, Global Politics and Psychology
Group 4
Sciences HL/SL
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Sports Exercise and Health Science (SL only) and Science (SL only)
Group 5
Mathematics
Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Mathematical Studies SL
Group 6
The Arts
Visual Arts HL/SL, Literature and Performance SL, Dance SL
Inquirers
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn
with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas
that have local and global significance.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiatives in
making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening
carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Students choose a total of six subjects from the above 'Subject Groups', subject to the following conditions:
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with strong sense of fairness and justice and with respect for the dignity and rights of people
everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
(a)
All students are required to do English A (Group 1), Language B or a Language ab initio course (Group 2), and Mathematics (Group 5);
Open-minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a
range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
(b)
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of
others and in the world around us.
For the remaining three subjects, they choose one subject from among 'Individuals and Societies' (Group 3); one subject from among
'Sciences' (Group 4); and one from The Arts (Group 6). However, if they do not wish to choose from Group 6, they could opt for one more
subject from 'Sciences' (Group 4) or from 'Individuals and Societies' (Group 3);
(c)
Risk-takers
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and
innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional to achieve
well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Students have an option to choose an interdisciplinary standard level subject such as 'English Literature and Performance SL' (Groups 1
and 6) which meets the diploma requirements of two groups through a single subject. The student can then chose the sixth subject from any
of the groups, including a group already covered by the interdisciplinary subject. Only one interdisciplinary subject can contribute to a
candidate's diploma;
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order
to support our learning and personal development.
(d)
In exceptional circumstances, based on university requirements and approval by IB, applications may be made for candidates to study for a
'Non-Regular' Diploma, and choose three Sciences Physics, Chemistry, and Biology - from Group 4; in this case, they will not choose any
subject from Group 3 or from Group 6.
The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help
individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.
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The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
IBDP
4. The curriculum for the IB Diploma Programme:
IBDP students study three subjects at 'Higher Level' (HL) and three at 'Standard Level' (SL). They study HL subjects for a greater number of hours
(240 teaching hours) and in greater depth than SL subjects (150 teaching hours).
In addition, all IBDP students will:
Undertake original research to produce an Extended Essay (EE) of maximum 4,000 words;
Follow an interdisciplinary course on the Theory of Knowledge (TOK);
Participate in the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Programme.
The IBDP curriculum contains six subject groups together with the core made up of three separate parts. This is illustrated in the IB
Curriculum Model below, with the core at its centre.
1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
is a stimulating and demanding two-year, pre-university
course of study.
Originally developed in 1968 to provide a common curriculum and
a university entry credential for geographically mobile students, the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is now
taught worldwide. Widely recognized as the finest education a
student can receive in the final two years of schooling, its enviable
reputation for rigorous assessment gives IBDP students access to
the world's leading universities.
The International Baccalaureate works with 3,909 schools in 146
countries to offer its three programmes (Primary Years Programme,
Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme) to
approximately 12,27,000 students.
2. The International Baccalaureate's mission:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The following are the IBDP subjects currently taught at Dhirubhai Ambani International School:
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other
people, with their differences, can also be right.
3. The IB Learner Profile:
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of
the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
Group 1
English A
Literature HL/SL, Language and Literature HL/SL, Literature and Performance SL
Group 2
Second Language
French ab initio SL, French B SL, French B HL, Spanish ab initio SL, Hindi B SL, Hindi B HL,
Group 3
Individuals and Societies HL/SL
History, Economics, Business and Management, Geography, Global Politics and Psychology
Group 4
Sciences HL/SL
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Sports Exercise and Health Science (SL only) and Science (SL only)
Group 5
Mathematics
Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Mathematical Studies SL
Group 6
The Arts
Visual Arts HL/SL, Literature and Performance SL, Dance SL
Inquirers
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn
with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas
that have local and global significance.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiatives in
making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening
carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Students choose a total of six subjects from the above 'Subject Groups', subject to the following conditions:
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with strong sense of fairness and justice and with respect for the dignity and rights of people
everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
(a)
All students are required to do English A (Group 1), Language B or a Language ab initio course (Group 2), and Mathematics (Group 5);
Open-minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a
range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
(b)
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of
others and in the world around us.
For the remaining three subjects, they choose one subject from among 'Individuals and Societies' (Group 3); one subject from among
'Sciences' (Group 4); and one from The Arts (Group 6). However, if they do not wish to choose from Group 6, they could opt for one more
subject from 'Sciences' (Group 4) or from 'Individuals and Societies' (Group 3);
(c)
Risk-takers
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and
innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional to achieve
well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Students have an option to choose an interdisciplinary standard level subject such as 'English Literature and Performance SL' (Groups 1
and 6) which meets the diploma requirements of two groups through a single subject. The student can then chose the sixth subject from any
of the groups, including a group already covered by the interdisciplinary subject. Only one interdisciplinary subject can contribute to a
candidate's diploma;
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order
to support our learning and personal development.
(d)
In exceptional circumstances, based on university requirements and approval by IB, applications may be made for candidates to study for a
'Non-Regular' Diploma, and choose three Sciences Physics, Chemistry, and Biology - from Group 4; in this case, they will not choose any
subject from Group 3 or from Group 6.
The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help
individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.
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Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IB Diploma Results - Class of 2014
60
55
50
% of Students
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
40 to 45
5. IBDP Results 2014
36 to 39 32 to 35 30 to 31
Exam Score (out of 45)
The school has achieved outstanding results in the IBDP examinations held in 2014. True to its tradition of constantly improving the performance
year after year, the school has achieved an average score of 39.42 points, which is much above the World average, the South East Asia average
and South Asia average. This accomplishment places DAIS among the top five International Schools globally.
All the 97 students who appeared for the examinations in 2014 have come out with flying colours
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IB Diploma Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
92 students received the IB Diploma and
5 appeared for the IB Certificate received the same, making it a 100% achievement.
The school's average Diploma score is 39.42 points (out of 45), [South Asia - 30.77, South East Asia - 33.16 and World average - 30.06
in 2014]
44
6 students earned the perfect score of 45 points, the highest ever that the school has achieved. In 2014, this perfect score of 45 points was
achieved by only 10 students in South Asia, 26 in South East Asia, and 194 worldwide.
of the all students who achieved the perfect score of 45 in South Asia are from DAIS.
6 students gained 44 points
9 students gained 43 points
49 students earned 40 points or above, constituting 53% of our students; worldwide 3.33% students attained 40 points or
above this year
79 students achieved a score of 36 or above, constituting 86% of our students; worldwide 10% students attained 36 points or above
last year
80% of Higher Level papers were graded 7/6 and 95% of the Higher Level papers were graded 7/6/5.
92% of Standard Level papers were graded 7/6.
Average Score (Out of 45)
Over the past 10 years, 45 students in South Asia earned a perfect score of 45 points, of which 25 are from DAIS. Thus, about 56%
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
The mean Grades obtained by students was 6.26, compared to the world average of 4.67 last year.
DAIS
South
East Asia
The mean bonus points (for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge) obtained by the students was 1.91 as compared to 1.15 worldwide in 2013.
In Extended Essay, 63% of the grades obtained were A's and B's
In Theory of Knowledge, 76% of the grades obtained were A's and B's
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21
South
Asia
World-wide
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IB Diploma Results - Class of 2014
60
55
50
% of Students
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
40 to 45
5. IBDP Results 2014
36 to 39 32 to 35 30 to 31
Exam Score (out of 45)
The school has achieved outstanding results in the IBDP examinations held in 2014. True to its tradition of constantly improving the performance
year after year, the school has achieved an average score of 39.42 points, which is much above the World average, the South East Asia average
and South Asia average. This accomplishment places DAIS among the top five International Schools globally.
All the 97 students who appeared for the examinations in 2014 have come out with flying colours
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
IB Diploma Results 2014
A Comparative Snapshot
92 students received the IB Diploma and
5 appeared for the IB Certificate received the same, making it a 100% achievement.
The school's average Diploma score is 39.42 points (out of 45), [South Asia - 30.77, South East Asia - 33.16 and World average - 30.06
in 2014]
44
6 students earned the perfect score of 45 points, the highest ever that the school has achieved. In 2014, this perfect score of 45 points was
achieved by only 10 students in South Asia, 26 in South East Asia, and 194 worldwide.
of the all students who achieved the perfect score of 45 in South Asia are from DAIS.
6 students gained 44 points
9 students gained 43 points
49 students earned 40 points or above, constituting 53% of our students; worldwide 3.33% students attained 40 points or
above this year
79 students achieved a score of 36 or above, constituting 86% of our students; worldwide 10% students attained 36 points or above
last year
80% of Higher Level papers were graded 7/6 and 95% of the Higher Level papers were graded 7/6/5.
92% of Standard Level papers were graded 7/6.
Average Score (Out of 45)
Over the past 10 years, 45 students in South Asia earned a perfect score of 45 points, of which 25 are from DAIS. Thus, about 56%
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
The mean Grades obtained by students was 6.26, compared to the world average of 4.67 last year.
DAIS
South
East Asia
The mean bonus points (for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge) obtained by the students was 1.91 as compared to 1.15 worldwide in 2013.
In Extended Essay, 63% of the grades obtained were A's and B's
In Theory of Knowledge, 76% of the grades obtained were A's and B's
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21
South
Asia
World-wide
Universities in Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore and UAE which have offered admission
6. College Placements:
The first ten batches of IBDP students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School have gained admissions to prestigious universities in the US, the
to our students include
UK, Canada, Germany, Austrailia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, France, Singapore and UAE. They have also joined India's leading colleges.
McGill University, Canada
Trinity College, Ireland
Some of the leading UK universities which have accepted our students include
University of Toronto, Canada
Sciences Po, France
University of Cambridge
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia, Canada
New York University, UAE
University of Oxford
University of Manchester
University of Alberta, Canada
Hong Kong University of Science &Technology, Hong Kong
University College London
University of Warwick
Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Imperial College
London School of Economics
University of Melbourne, Australia
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
King's College
University of St. Andrews
University of Edinburgh
University of Bath
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Bocconi University, Italy
University of Birmingham
Durham University
The Ivy League and other leading universities in the USA, which offered admission to our students include
Some of the leading colleges in India which have accepted our students include
H R College, Mumbai
D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)
Brown University
Government Law College, Mumbai
National University of Juridical Science, Kolkata
Harvard University
New York University, Stern
Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology,
Yale University
Johns Hopkins University
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Mgmt & Engineering, Mumbai
University of Chicago
Boston University
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
Princeton University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Columbia University
Georgetown University
NarseeMonjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Foundation for Liberal and Management
University of Pennsylvania
Tufts University
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Education (FLAME), Pune
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Wellingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat
University of Michigan
Vassar College
K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Ashoka University, New Delhi
Cornell University
Wellesley College
K C College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
Northwestern University
Parsons College
R A Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Stella Maris College, Chennai
University of California, Berkeley
Duke University
Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
University of California, Los Angeles
Rhode Island School of Design
Emory University
Barnard College
Sophia College, Mumbai
Several leading universities have also offered scholarships to our students, which include MIT, Cambridge, Stanford, Boston, Brown,
Carnegie Mellon University
Princeton, Yale, U-Penn, NYU-Stern, Connecticut, Cornell, LSE, Sciences Po, Bocconi, NYU
Abu Dhabi, University of Toronto, University of
British Columbia, McGill and University of Hong Kong. The IBDP Class of 2014 has further enhanced the reputation of DAIS as one of the
top IB schools globally, earning admission offers from 21 of the top 25 universities.
Canada - 32
UK - 222
France - 1
Italy - 1
USA - 309
India - 5
Hong Kong - 5
UAE - 2
Singapore - 4
Number of admission offers received by the IBDP Class of 2014 from universities worldwide
22
23
Universities in Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore and UAE which have offered admission
6. College Placements:
The first ten batches of IBDP students of Dhirubhai Ambani International School have gained admissions to prestigious universities in the US, the
to our students include
UK, Canada, Germany, Austrailia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, France, Singapore and UAE. They have also joined India's leading colleges.
McGill University, Canada
Trinity College, Ireland
Some of the leading UK universities which have accepted our students include
University of Toronto, Canada
Sciences Po, France
University of Cambridge
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia, Canada
New York University, UAE
University of Oxford
University of Manchester
University of Alberta, Canada
Hong Kong University of Science &Technology, Hong Kong
University College London
University of Warwick
Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Imperial College
London School of Economics
University of Melbourne, Australia
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
King's College
University of St. Andrews
University of Edinburgh
University of Bath
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Bocconi University, Italy
University of Birmingham
Durham University
The Ivy League and other leading universities in the USA, which offered admission to our students include
Some of the leading colleges in India which have accepted our students include
H R College, Mumbai
D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)
Brown University
Government Law College, Mumbai
National University of Juridical Science, Kolkata
Harvard University
New York University, Stern
Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology,
Yale University
Johns Hopkins University
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Mgmt & Engineering, Mumbai
University of Chicago
Boston University
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Chennai
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
Princeton University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Columbia University
Georgetown University
NarseeMonjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Foundation for Liberal and Management
University of Pennsylvania
Tufts University
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Education (FLAME), Pune
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Wellingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat
University of Michigan
Vassar College
K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Ashoka University, New Delhi
Cornell University
Wellesley College
K C College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
Northwestern University
Parsons College
R A Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Stella Maris College, Chennai
University of California, Berkeley
Duke University
Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
University of California, Los Angeles
Rhode Island School of Design
Emory University
Barnard College
Sophia College, Mumbai
Several leading universities have also offered scholarships to our students, which include MIT, Cambridge, Stanford, Boston, Brown,
Carnegie Mellon University
Princeton, Yale, U-Penn, NYU-Stern, Connecticut, Cornell, LSE, Sciences Po, Bocconi, NYU
Abu Dhabi, University of Toronto, University of
British Columbia, McGill and University of Hong Kong. The IBDP Class of 2014 has further enhanced the reputation of DAIS as one of the
top IB schools globally, earning admission offers from 21 of the top 25 universities.
Canada - 32
UK - 222
France - 1
Italy - 1
USA - 309
India - 5
Hong Kong - 5
UAE - 2
Singapore - 4
Number of admission offers received by the IBDP Class of 2014 from universities worldwide
22
23
College, H.R. College, K.C. College, R. A. Podar College,
Is the IB Diploma Programme recognized in India?
Ramnarain Ruia College, N. M. College, Jai Hind College, Sophia
Yes. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes the
College, Wellingkar Institute of Management, K. J. Somaiya,
IB Diploma as equivalent to the Plus Two (10+2) Class of the
Government Law College, Pravin Gandhi College of Law in
Senior Secondary School, which is the eligibility criterion for
Mumbai; D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, in Navi Mumbai;
admission to the undergraduate courses in India. The IB issues
FLAME (Foundation for Liberal and Management Education)
Indian equivalent percentages for the IBDP grades to those
and Symbiosis in Pune; Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi;
students who intend to apply to Indian universities.
Government Law College in Bangalore; National University of
College Counselling Centre
The School's college counseling centre helps students make
informed educational and career choices, by providing guidance on
admission requirements, university expectations and admission
campus life. Every year, representatives of over 100 leading
overseas universities grant admission on the basis of predicted
Music Chennai.
Higher Level: these should be chosen on the basis of what you are
examinations for admission to professional courses like
which students seek admission, providing details like students'
professional institutions affiliated to Mumbai University without
points in each of their subjects: HL and SL. For HL subjects Grades 4
to 7 are deemed 'Pass', whereas for SL subjects Grades 3 to 7 are
While the IBDP learning methodology equips students to do well
Statement of Eligibility Certificates to IBDP students, which
or linguists!
The candidates are graded on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest)
India and with what chance of success?
results timeline. The Mumbai University issues Provisional
facilitates admission of students to the various colleges and
Career Counselling and University placement software for students
engineering, medicine, management, law, and so on, in
predicted grades, evidence of AIU recognition and the IBDP
which you are less confident we are not all brilliant mathematicians
as part of our college counselling services. It provides comprehensive
support and guidance to students, families and school. It offers
However, the IBDP results are declared only on July 6. While
Will an IBDP student be able to appear for the entrance
How does the IB grade a student's work?
The School has introduced the 'Naviance World Class International
Haryana and Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad;
Ashoka University in New Delhi; Swarnabhoomi Academy of
grades, most Indian universities require the final mark sheets
enjoy and in which you are succeeding, but may be the ones in
universities from across the world visit our School.
In most Indian universities, admissions are over by mid-June.
issued by the Board. On our part, the School writes to colleges to
engineers. Your Standard Level subjects may also be those that you
requirements, subject offerings, co-curricular opportunities, and
College in Bangalore; Jindal Global Law School in Sonepat -
range of subjects, but this gives the breadth of education that
future career, e.g. Mathematics and Physics are essential for aspirant
overseas, visit the School to familiarize students with their admission
Juridical Science in Kolkata; Stella Maris in Chennai; St. Joseph's
graduates gaining admission to Indian universities?
universities appreciate. It is important to select your best subjects for
good at, what you enjoy most and what you may need for your
tests. Admissions Committee members from prestigious universities
What are the prospects of IB Diploma Programme
in the entrance examinations, the IBDP course structure and
load requires students to devote substantial time to their IBDP
studies. Most of the entrance tests are now conducted in
the submission of the final grade results issued by the IB, on the
April/May, while the IBDP examinations are held in May. As
grounds that the IB declares results late vis-à-vis the University's
would be the case with any student, in order to be successful in
admission timelines.
the entrance tests, the IBDP students will need separate
As per an announcement made by Mumbai University in January
preparation focused on the requirements of such tests.
2008, IB Diploma students with Physics and Mathematics at
successful solutions on university choices and guidance on potential
deemed 'Pass'. 3 more points may be awarded for the Extended
career opportunities.
Essay (EE) and work on the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. Thus,
Higher Level and Chemistry at Standard Level are eligible to
the maximum score possible is 45. Subject to satisfactory marks in all
apply for Bachelor of Engineering (except for Chemical
at overseas universities?
parts of the Diploma, it may be awarded for a minimum of 24 points.
Engineering) at colleges affiliated to it. Similarly, those IB
Yes. Considering the rigour and standing of the IBD Programme,
Diploma candidates with Mathematics at HL, Chemistry at HL
universities in the US generally award advanced placement
and Physics at SL are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Chemical
credits to IBDP graduates. Students who have scored high
Engineering. Further, the IB Certificate holders will also be
grades (grade 5 or above) in Higher Level IBDP courses stand a
7. Some frequently asked questions:
What are the benefits of the IB Diploma Programme?
Is the IB Diploma Programme recognised by universities
Most importantly, perhaps, the IB Diploma Programme fosters the
spirit of learning through inquiry and discovery
worldwide?
the finding out of
Do IB Diploma Programme graduates earn transfer credits
the 'why', not just learning of the 'what'. Its balanced combination
Yes, recognised and welcomed. It is, of course, sensible to check
eligible to apply for various courses under the faculty of
good chance of earning such university credits, resulting in
of Arts and Science subjects avoids premature specialization, while
with universities before applying, but the list of countries
Arts/Commerce/Science at colleges affiliated to Mumbai
its international perspective encourages students to learn about
saving six months to one year. However, such credits vary from
recognizing the IB Diploma is long. Check the IB website:
their own culture and those of others. Universities and employers
University.
university to university.
www.ibo.org
The IBDP students from our first ten batches have gained
Further information on the International Baccalaureate
admissions to leading colleges, which include St. Xavier's
Diploma Programme may be found at www.ibo.org
thus know that the successful IBDP student is intelligent, wellorganized, hard-working, internationally aware and capable of the
As per the IB Diploma Programme Research Review Study on
critical and creative thinking that the 21st century demands.
perceptions of the Diploma Programme among institutions of
higher education, since 2003, results have consistently shown that
A distinguishing characteristic of the Diploma Programme is a
institutions had considerable enthusiasm for the IB Diploma
concern with the whole educational experience of each student. The
Programme and confidence that the students who pursued it were
learner profile and the core are positioned at the centre of the
well prepared for university study. Respondents from these surveys
programme reflecting the priority given to it. The core requirements
have commented that it enhanced university students' academic
of theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and creativity,
competence and capability, gave them experience of greater
action, service (CAS) broaden the educational experience and
breadth and depth, provided an internationalized educational
challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding in
experience with a greater emphasis on community engagement,
real-life contexts.
and that it should be more widely adopted. For first year (freshman)
Do I have to be a brilliant all-rounder to undertake the IB
study, academic learning, university life, course completion and
Diploma Programme?
graduate employment, the IB Diploma Programme was seen to
No, although it helps! The IB Diploma Programme is accessible to a
provide a more effective preparation in comparison with other high
wide range of students. It requires a willingness to persevere with a
school programmes offered in the world.
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25
College, H.R. College, K.C. College, R. A. Podar College,
Is the IB Diploma Programme recognized in India?
Ramnarain Ruia College, N. M. College, Jai Hind College, Sophia
Yes. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes the
College, Wellingkar Institute of Management, K. J. Somaiya,
IB Diploma as equivalent to the Plus Two (10+2) Class of the
Government Law College, Pravin Gandhi College of Law in
Senior Secondary School, which is the eligibility criterion for
Mumbai; D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, in Navi Mumbai;
admission to the undergraduate courses in India. The IB issues
FLAME (Foundation for Liberal and Management Education)
Indian equivalent percentages for the IBDP grades to those
and Symbiosis in Pune; Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi;
students who intend to apply to Indian universities.
Government Law College in Bangalore; National University of
College Counselling Centre
The School's college counseling centre helps students make
informed educational and career choices, by providing guidance on
admission requirements, university expectations and admission
campus life. Every year, representatives of over 100 leading
overseas universities grant admission on the basis of predicted
Music Chennai.
Higher Level: these should be chosen on the basis of what you are
examinations for admission to professional courses like
which students seek admission, providing details like students'
professional institutions affiliated to Mumbai University without
points in each of their subjects: HL and SL. For HL subjects Grades 4
to 7 are deemed 'Pass', whereas for SL subjects Grades 3 to 7 are
While the IBDP learning methodology equips students to do well
Statement of Eligibility Certificates to IBDP students, which
or linguists!
The candidates are graded on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest)
India and with what chance of success?
results timeline. The Mumbai University issues Provisional
facilitates admission of students to the various colleges and
Career Counselling and University placement software for students
engineering, medicine, management, law, and so on, in
predicted grades, evidence of AIU recognition and the IBDP
which you are less confident we are not all brilliant mathematicians
as part of our college counselling services. It provides comprehensive
support and guidance to students, families and school. It offers
However, the IBDP results are declared only on July 6. While
Will an IBDP student be able to appear for the entrance
How does the IB grade a student's work?
The School has introduced the 'Naviance World Class International
Haryana and Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad;
Ashoka University in New Delhi; Swarnabhoomi Academy of
grades, most Indian universities require the final mark sheets
enjoy and in which you are succeeding, but may be the ones in
universities from across the world visit our School.
In most Indian universities, admissions are over by mid-June.
issued by the Board. On our part, the School writes to colleges to
engineers. Your Standard Level subjects may also be those that you
requirements, subject offerings, co-curricular opportunities, and
College in Bangalore; Jindal Global Law School in Sonepat -
range of subjects, but this gives the breadth of education that
future career, e.g. Mathematics and Physics are essential for aspirant
overseas, visit the School to familiarize students with their admission
Juridical Science in Kolkata; Stella Maris in Chennai; St. Joseph's
graduates gaining admission to Indian universities?
universities appreciate. It is important to select your best subjects for
good at, what you enjoy most and what you may need for your
tests. Admissions Committee members from prestigious universities
What are the prospects of IB Diploma Programme
in the entrance examinations, the IBDP course structure and
load requires students to devote substantial time to their IBDP
studies. Most of the entrance tests are now conducted in
the submission of the final grade results issued by the IB, on the
April/May, while the IBDP examinations are held in May. As
grounds that the IB declares results late vis-à-vis the University's
would be the case with any student, in order to be successful in
admission timelines.
the entrance tests, the IBDP students will need separate
As per an announcement made by Mumbai University in January
preparation focused on the requirements of such tests.
2008, IB Diploma students with Physics and Mathematics at
successful solutions on university choices and guidance on potential
deemed 'Pass'. 3 more points may be awarded for the Extended
career opportunities.
Essay (EE) and work on the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. Thus,
Higher Level and Chemistry at Standard Level are eligible to
the maximum score possible is 45. Subject to satisfactory marks in all
apply for Bachelor of Engineering (except for Chemical
at overseas universities?
parts of the Diploma, it may be awarded for a minimum of 24 points.
Engineering) at colleges affiliated to it. Similarly, those IB
Yes. Considering the rigour and standing of the IBD Programme,
Diploma candidates with Mathematics at HL, Chemistry at HL
universities in the US generally award advanced placement
and Physics at SL are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Chemical
credits to IBDP graduates. Students who have scored high
Engineering. Further, the IB Certificate holders will also be
grades (grade 5 or above) in Higher Level IBDP courses stand a
7. Some frequently asked questions:
What are the benefits of the IB Diploma Programme?
Is the IB Diploma Programme recognised by universities
Most importantly, perhaps, the IB Diploma Programme fosters the
spirit of learning through inquiry and discovery
worldwide?
the finding out of
Do IB Diploma Programme graduates earn transfer credits
the 'why', not just learning of the 'what'. Its balanced combination
Yes, recognised and welcomed. It is, of course, sensible to check
eligible to apply for various courses under the faculty of
good chance of earning such university credits, resulting in
of Arts and Science subjects avoids premature specialization, while
with universities before applying, but the list of countries
Arts/Commerce/Science at colleges affiliated to Mumbai
its international perspective encourages students to learn about
saving six months to one year. However, such credits vary from
recognizing the IB Diploma is long. Check the IB website:
their own culture and those of others. Universities and employers
University.
university to university.
www.ibo.org
The IBDP students from our first ten batches have gained
Further information on the International Baccalaureate
admissions to leading colleges, which include St. Xavier's
Diploma Programme may be found at www.ibo.org
thus know that the successful IBDP student is intelligent, wellorganized, hard-working, internationally aware and capable of the
As per the IB Diploma Programme Research Review Study on
critical and creative thinking that the 21st century demands.
perceptions of the Diploma Programme among institutions of
higher education, since 2003, results have consistently shown that
A distinguishing characteristic of the Diploma Programme is a
institutions had considerable enthusiasm for the IB Diploma
concern with the whole educational experience of each student. The
Programme and confidence that the students who pursued it were
learner profile and the core are positioned at the centre of the
well prepared for university study. Respondents from these surveys
programme reflecting the priority given to it. The core requirements
have commented that it enhanced university students' academic
of theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and creativity,
competence and capability, gave them experience of greater
action, service (CAS) broaden the educational experience and
breadth and depth, provided an internationalized educational
challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding in
experience with a greater emphasis on community engagement,
real-life contexts.
and that it should be more widely adopted. For first year (freshman)
Do I have to be a brilliant all-rounder to undertake the IB
study, academic learning, university life, course completion and
Diploma Programme?
graduate employment, the IB Diploma Programme was seen to
No, although it helps! The IB Diploma Programme is accessible to a
provide a more effective preparation in comparison with other high
wide range of students. It requires a willingness to persevere with a
school programmes offered in the world.
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2015 - 2016
The Primary & Middle School Programme
The Indian Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
ICSE
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 098, India
Tel: +91 22 40617061 Fax: +91 22 40617266
Email: admissions@da-is.org Website: www.da-is.org
The International General Certificate of
Secondary Education Programme
IGCSE
The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
IBDP