Holistic Education For Children: Top IB Schools In India

Parents want the best education for their children. One educational programme that parents tend to go for, for their promise of holistic education, is the International Baccalaureate (IB)program.

Students at IB schools get an internationally recognised qualification apart from a well-rounded education.

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

The International Baccalaureate is a globally recognised educational program founded in 1968. It is a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

It offers four educational programmes:

IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme for students aged 15 to 19

IB Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 to 16

IB Primary Years Programme for children aged three to 12.

IB Education focuses on developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills, which is why it is a top choice among parents.

Which are the best IB schools in India?

These are some of the schools in India that are known for offering the best IB programmes:

1. Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai

Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Located in Mumbai, the Dhirubhai Ambani International School was founded in 2003 by Reliance Industries and became an IB World School in January of the same year. DAIS is considered one of the top international schools in India.

2. The American School of Bombay, Mumbai

American School of Bombay

The American School of Bombay is a coeducational, independent day school in Mumbai, India that teaches students from Pre-K to Grade 12.

The American School of Bombay offers a college preparatory program that results in either an American high school diploma (ASB Diploma) or an International Baccalaureate diploma. (IB Diploma).

3. Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai

Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai

Ecole Mondiale World School is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Cambridge International Examinations, the International Division of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, also provides the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at year 10 levels.

4. Pathways World School, Aravali

Pathways World School, Aravali

Pathways World School is known for its emphasis on holistic education. Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme are all included in the curriculum.

Pathways Group of Schools is a group of international K12 and Pre-Primary schools based in India's Gurgaon and Noida.

5. Mahatma Gandhi International School

In November 2002, the Mahatma Gandhi "International" School in Mithakali, Ahmedabad, India, became Gujarat's first approved IB World School.

The Cambridge International Primary Programme is followed by classes 1-5, the IB MYP Programme by classes 6-10, and the IB Diploma Programme by classes 11-12. Students enrolled in the Diploma.

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