Excelsior Toddler Program, Educationist, Professional School, Education, Quality School, Gurgaon

Montessori Approach Pre - Primary (Grade Toddler´s to Grade Kindergarten)

In the special environment prepared for our children in our schools, we empower the children to express their inner need when they say "Help me to do it by myself!" The Pre - Primary curriculum has been planned after a lot of research where emphasis is on Language arts, Mathematics, Practical Life and Sensorial Perceptions. Our activities and lesson plans encourage small group activity as well as individual work and aid the child in the process of integration of body and mind through work. The whole curriculum assists holistic human development intellectually, physically, socially and the wide range of activities refines sensory perceptions and helps the child adapting to wider environment of "universe."

Montessori philosophy is based on the fact that curiosity, learning, and developmental progression are inborn needs of children. Given the proper environment and guidance, youngsters will gravitate toward purposeful activity. This environment must accommodate individual interests, needs, and learning styles.

Characteristic of a good Montessori environment is discovery through manipulative and "real life applications." This approach is far preferable to rote learning or mechanical imitation. Children also need freedom of movement and choice, but responsibility must accompany freedom. Students are responsible for completing assignments, maintaining order, and respecting the learning environment and rights of others.

To assure a comfortable transition into subsequent educational environments, students are also exposed to study skills required in traditional educational settings. Montessori apparatus is augmented by other carefully selected learning materials

Cambridge International Primary Program (Grade I to Grade V)

Our child-centered approach is designed using best practice from around the world and includes a holistic approach, with varied experiences and expressive processes which foster not only numeracy and literacy but also creativity and imagination.

In grades I V we have adopted the Cambridge International Primary Programme, CIPP, that allows our pre-existing strengths to be combined with a huge and thoughtful resource base developed by the University of Cambridge. This is thoughtfully combined with cutting-edge teaching practice, weekly staff training, and a focus on developing self-awareness and reflection among students.

Inquiry and the use of resources such as ICT complement all the strategies we use to help students to become life-long learners.

Musicals, art, drama, and public speaking, are important components of the programme. The school sports a large range of co-curricular activities, aided by talented teachers, experts, and parental support. The Reading Programme allows detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each child, and the reading Club promotes good oral expression of the written word. Team and individual sports are a central part of the experience at EAS..

Cambridge Secondary I Program (Grade VI to VIII)

The Middle School curriculum is based on the school´s general academic aims of developing critical thinking and inculcating the attitudes and skills of successful life-long learners. The curriculum is aligned to the Cambridge International Primary Programme which precedes it and prepares students for the rigorous academic demands of IGCSE in grades 9 and 10. The Curriculum is designed to ensure that students have a smooth transition from Middle School to Senior School.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS : Develop Skills & Attitudes for Life Long Learning Team skills Develop Critical Thinking Effective Communication Express themselves in a range of ways such as oral activities, PowerPoint Presentations, Essays, Debates and Practical Work.

List of Subjects Offered

English
Mathematics
Computer Science
Science- Physics, Chemistry & Biology
Social Studies- History, Geography & Current Events
Modern Language-Spanish, Hindi, French
Theatre Art
Music / Dance
Art & Craft
Physical Education

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education [Grades IX and X]

The IGCSE Program is administered by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Over 9000 schools in 161 countries around the world offer the Cambridge qualifications. The IGCSE Program is firmly established and recognized world-wide and is taken in 144 countries and in more than 2500 schools around the world. The IGCSE has always emphasized adding value within a national context whilst also contributing to internationalism. The development focus is to safeguard 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. Further details regarding the same, the subjects offered can be had from the attached IGCSE booklet

Final IGCSE Booklet

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma [Grades XI and XII]

1.The IB Diploma program is a stimulating and demanding two year pre-university course of study. It is highly acclaimed as a solid preparation for higher education and is recognized by universities around the world. 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 world's leading universities.

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.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The IB Learner Profile:

The aim of all IB programs 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.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers	They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable	They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers	They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators	They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled	They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded	They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring	They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers	They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced	They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective	They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

The curriculum for the IB Diploma Program:

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) Program.