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Secondary Schooling at GIIS Pune
Secondary school in India is for students in the age group of 14 to 18 years. The final two years of secondary school are classified as Higher Secondary, Senior Secondary, or plus 2 stages. Secondary education is examination-oriented and is taken up by students primarily to appear for central-level examinations. GIIS is one of the best schools having affordable secondary school fees that prepares students to face the national as well as international examinations confidently.
The international secondary school campuses in Balewadi and Hadapsar offer exemplary curricula that aid in the holistic growth of students. The curriculum is well-structured focusing on excellent academic growth and skill development fostering students in a digitally equipped environment.
CBSE or Central Board of Secondary Education is one of the most popular secondary school curriculum that is offered at GIIS Pune. CBSE with its excellent course structure hones the abilities and knowledge of students to become the future leaders of the world.
Students with secondary school admissions are well-trained and nurtured by experts who teach them the importance of respect, character development, other values and enhance their academic growth as well. GIIS, a pioneer international secondary school with its exceptional curricula prepares the student to face the tech-driven world and its challenges by imbibing 21st-century skills.
Students are magnificently nurtured in a well-balanced environment that provides academic and non-academic activities to boost their confidence, help in character building, instills values, and teaches them the importance of leadership and entrepreneurial skills required to face the modern world challenges.
The CBSE results have been excellent every year at the secondary school with 100% passing the boards and achieving top ranks and highest scores amongst the CBSE schools across the globe.
“Dear Parents, During this Covid-19 Pandemic, Our Students have exceptionally outperformed in 2021 CBSE Results with an average 95.40% as highest score alongside a 100% pass rate. On account of the same, we are extending our gratitude to new parents who’d like to be part of our growth journey “ - Principal
*In form of scholarships and to all deserving students across merit and based on family income.
A Holistic Educational Framework called 9GEMS
9 GEMS is an award-winning framework offered by GIIS, the best secondary school in Pune. This exceptional pedagogy provides a holistic growth of students through the modern teaching methodologies. The well-designed programme is a blend of eastern and western teaching and learning techniques that provides excellence in the varied nine areas of student development like Academics, Sports, Innovation, Leadership, Arts, Entrepreneurship, Community Connect and Universal values.
Through this outstanding pedagogy students are nurtured in a futuristic learning environment to build their creativity, critical thinking abilities, physical and emotional health.
Bridge Programme
Secondary school admission at GIIS is open to national and international students and the top benefit of admissions in the school is that it is open throughout the year. To facilitate the best of education to students, the school offers a dynamic Bridge Programme for the students who join in the middle of the year.
For students to have a harmonious learning experience, this programme assists magnificently in coping up with academics and other school activities. Our expert facilitators give the space to students for being comfortable in the new ambience and provide complete support through project notes, extra effort through teaching, and offline assistance when needed. This gives the learners a motivation to adjust to the new environment and make new friends.
21st Century Learning
Digitization being the key to education, our SMART campuses are well equipped with digital spaces that meet the requirements of the new age learning. We foster students in a 21st century learning environment that has outstanding facilities like smart boards, wifi connection, modern devices for school use, access to age-appropriate learning platforms, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work.
Our goal is to boost the creative, collaborative and skills of the students with the ultramodern learning methods for them to become confident in facing the tech driven challenges of the world and developing their problem solving capabilities.
Age Criteria For Secondary School Admission
GIIS Pune provides education for students across different age ranges. From Grade 6, learners aged 11-12 years get robust foundations. Advancing to Grade 7 (12-13 years), they enrich their understanding. Grade 8 (13-14 years) offers a comprehensive learning experience, preparing them for higher aspirations. Grade 9 (14-15 years) equips them to overcome academic hurdles, while Grade 10 (15-16 years) ensures readiness for future pursuits. GIIS Pune emphasises age-relevant development, nurturing growth at every step of the educational journey.
We provide children with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a 21st-century society
Academic Calendar in GIIS Balewadi
This Academic Calendar provides first-hand information on the academic schedules in the academic year. This guide emphasizes on the incredible school events and academic decorum.
Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities for Our Secondary Students
At GIIS we ensure that each of the students participates in any of the non-academic activities to enhance their talent and also build on their inborn capabilities. Along with high quality education the school offers few of the best ECA and CCA activities that aids the physical, social and emotional development of students.
The school campus has excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities and is equipped with many skill based labs and studios to showcase the students’ talent.
When considering admission at a school in Pune, parents are often interested in learning about the impact of technology and online learning on their children.
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May 11, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
Secondary School
Admissions
Fees
Facilities
What is the age criteria for secondary school?
The age criteria for secondary school students at GIIS is between 11 to 14 years.
What is the curriculum offered?
GIIS is a renowned school offering international and national curricula. At the Pune campus, GIIS offers CBSE curriculum for secondary school students.
Can students enrol in the middle of the year and what kind of support they get?
The admissions for secondary school students are open throughout the year. The school offers the Bridge Programme exclusively for these students to cope up with the academics and make new friends with their peers. Academic assistance is given in terms of lesson completion, project work and online support to be on par with the regular class.
What kind of add on programmes are available for students?
GIIS offers few of the best value added programmes to boost the learning and creative and critical thinking capabilities. These programmes are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related resources and Hey Math!, an online mathematical tool.
What is the assessment process for secondary school students?
GIIS follows the CBSE standards for the assessment process wherein 20% weightage is given to formative assessment and 80% is given to summative assessment. In the 10th board examinations students take up the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE).
What is the admission process at GIIS?
The school follows a structured admission process wherein you need to fill the enquiry form to contact the required team. Upon your visit to the school fill in the application form and submit with the required documentation. Then the student will undergo an assessment and counselling process. Final step would be to pay the first term fees.
How can we personally visit the school?
GIIS offers campus tour facility for the parents and students to either visit personally or avail the virtual tour. A campus tour form needs to be filled and submitted and accordingly the tour will be arranged.
Who can help to know more about academics?
A meeting can be arranged with the academic counsellors who can guide on the academics, curricula that best suits the students’ requirements. A prior meeting needs to be scheduled to check the availability of the counsellors..
How to procure the school admission form?
The school admission form can be directly downloaded or filled in the school website or a visit to the school can help in procuring the form.
What are the documents required during the admissions?
The required documents at the time of registration are:
● Birth certificate of the student ● Residential address proof ● Passport size photographs ● Medical Certificate.
What is the fee structure at GIIS?
The school fee depends upon the campus chosen – Balewadi or Hadapsar, academic year and the grade the student belongs to. To know more about fees visit our Fees page.
Can the fees be paid on a monthly basis?
The academic year is divided into 4 terms of 3 months each and the fees can be paid at the beginning of each term.
Is there a one time fee to be paid?
A one time non-refundable registration and admission fee needs to be paid and a one time refundable security deposit has to be paid.
How to cancel the school transportation facility?
The school transportation facility is available zone wise and to and fro communication. To cancel the facility, a one month notice period needs to be submitted. The request can be made online in the MYGIIS portal under the section ‘School – School Bus – Request Start/Stop Service’ and also by the written notice addressed to the Principal. The same will be approved within 2 working days.
Is there a sibling discount available?
Does GIIS offer student scholarships?
What kind of extracurricular activities are provided?
Is there any modern facility available to build sporting skills of students?
GIIS offers a FIFA-level technology platform called the Sports Performance Enhancing Data Analytics System (SPEDAS) digital data tool to groom the sporting skills of students.
What kind of indoor and outdoor games are available?
Indoor and outdoor games include; Yoga, Chess, Badminton, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball that promotes the physical and emotional growth of students and hones their talent.
How can parents communicate with teachers for the progress of their child?
A seamless communication is built between parents and teachers like one on one meetings, parents teachers meet, orientation sessions, etc. Apart from this the complete student information is shared in the MYGIIS portal and regular emails and newsletter are shared to the parents about the school activities.
The students at GIIS benefit from our modern facilities. Our classrooms feature an open concept design which facilitates discussion and encourages team building.
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