How does the pedagogy at International Schools in Bangalore develop all-rounder students?


Posted June 13, 2019 by APWSSchool

Gone are the days when parents demanded only good marks from their kids. Now they demand an all-round growth.

 
Gone are the days when parents demanded only good marks from their kids. Now they demand an all-round growth. Parent want their children to excel in academics as well as extra-curricular activities, along with sports.

A school has a very important part to play in shaping the personality of a student. It is an environment that influences a child only coming second to their family. It is natural that a parent expects this environment to have a positive impact. Asia Pacific World School is one of the Best International Schools in Bangalore and has been providing a conducive environment to develop all-rounder students. APWS conducts several programs such as Early childhood years programme, Primary years programme, Cambridge Secondary I programme, Cambridge Secondary II programme and Cambridge advanced programme.

Keep reading to know how these programmes develop an all-rounder student.

Early childhood years programme

This programme is designed for kids between the age of 3 to 5. Kids at this age are curious and fearless. APWS provides an environment to foster this curiosity. The programme encourages kids to learn about them through exploration and learning. In the classroom and outdoors, they are given opportunities to inquire, learn and play through reading, writing, art, construction, imaginative and investigative play.

Primary years programme

This is a flexible curriculum designed for students between the age of 5-11. Clear objectives are set for English, Math and Science. Important components of the programme are Musicals, art, public speaking, and drama. The Reading Program provides a thorough analysis of each child's strengths and weaknesses, and the Reading Club helps improve the oral expression of written words.

Cambridge Secondary I programme

This programme is designed for students in the age of 11-16. It aims to develop critical thinking and develop an attitude of life long learning. It prepares students for the rigorous demands of IGCSE in grades 9 and 10. Besides this, teachers widen academic teaching by assisting students to overcome ' real-life ' problems, cultivate critical thinking, and incorporate knowledge of local and global issues, communicate ideas, engage in meaningful debate and express creativity through action.

Cambridge Secondary II programme

This is a 2-year programme. It comprises of a proportionate mix of theoretical knowledge and experience. This programme lays a foundation for students who wish to continue their education with the IB curriculum. IT encourages learning approaches centred on learners and based on inquiry. It develops skills such as creative thinking, inquiry, problem solving, communication and working in English, and influencing outcomes.

Cambridge advanced programme

This programme is designed for students between the age of 16-19 years. The two international benchmarks ‘AS’ and ‘A’ are widely recognised. The courses are very flexible and students have the right to select their subjects. They may follow a broad course of study or specialize in a particular area. The curriculums are specifically designed for an international audience. Every year thousands of ‘A’ level students are selected in good universities worldwide such as the US, UK, New Zealand, and Canada, etc.

These courses designed with a keen attention for the development of all-rounder students makes it stand out among International Schools in Bangalore as well as national level and state level schools. The courses have been designed with thorough research which is why they always result in the overall development of students.
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Last Updated June 13, 2019