Traditionally children used to be admitted to the neighborhood schools , with the exception of a privileged few who followed family tradition and registered for the distinguished boarding schools of India . Boarding schools were often looked upon with suspicion as the place where the ‘unfortunate ‘ or the ‘unwanted’ were sent as a punishment . Today, it’s a whole new scenario. In nuclear families usually both parents are working and hold jobs that involve travelling and relocations. Also many people of small towns and interior areas now want to send their children for standard higher education . Boarding schools are nowadays viewed with more alacrity and students look upon it as a doorway to ‘global ‘education in good surroundings and the prospect of growing to become productive citizens of the world
GEMS Akademia International School is one of the very few schools in Kolkata that have boarding facilities Located only a short distance from the city .The school has been constructed on a sprawling 20 acre site to the highest international standards .Residential and Boarding Programmes here allow students to learn in a controlled environment where wardens and teachers understand the needs of each child and are familiar with their growth and progress . The boarding houses are designed as homes not hotels .Comfortable and friendly living arrangements with modern compact furniture make every student feel the comfort of home . The wardens / house masters act as guides , friends and confidantes . The boarders are also exposed to the world throughmeaningful outings and interactions.
Boarding schools traditionally hire well-qualified teachers who are specialists in their chosen subject. They are passionate about educating young people and love these students. At GEMS Akademia International school a team of Co Ordinators specially trained in IGCSE regularly update their knowledge through training programmes and workshops .There is also a team of specially trained , experienced counselors for helping channelise the potential of all students
GEMS Akademia International School has a special place for the artistically talented. A team of Art experts coach the children in different forms of fine art . The school regularly hosts creative stalwarts to interact with the students.
Contrary to an indoor city kid who bereft of playgrounds the Akademians have access to– a football field, a cricket field , an olympic standard swimming pool and an sports complex replete with a hi tech gym , badminton court , billiards table . A team of talented sports instructors guide the students in their respective passions . The Akademians have won accolades in city sport events and competitions.
Food , home and children are connected to each other intrinsically .The school has meals designed not only to meet the nutrition requirements of the students of various ages but also the varied palate . Internation cuisines are served in hygenic surroundings – organic vegetables grown in the school campus , warm gulab jamuns made by the chef find their place on the plates along with au gratin , ‘ gatthe ka sabzi , kadhi chawal, dosas and idli and varieties of pastas .
GEMS Akademia International School is an institution that understands the requirements of today’s learner and is fully equipped and committed to create an entire generation of learners who will use their knowledge coupled with their principled, ethical and tolerant approach, to handle the challenges of modern life and emerge as successful and productive members of society.

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