The force and speed of global changes are transforming societies around the world. Many economic environmental, health, social, demographic and technological issues have international consequences. These realities compel educational institutions to consider the international scope of their teaching, learning, research and service mandates. Now a days Schools, colleges and universities around the world have committed themselves in making their curricula, campuses and communities more internationally oriented. We at The Indian Heights School also provide international exposure to our students. Our state-of-the-art Video Conference Hall opens a new world for our students. Regular Video Conferences, Penpal Projects, visits of Foreign Delegations provide ample opportunities like communicating with them try to make them understand our culture which strengthens the bond. The School has formed partnership with the following schools abroad and regular international projects are running with them:
-Horsh And Heaven Primary School-Australia
-St. Rose Catholic Primary School-Canada
-Dan Savage Middle School-Usa
-Erlwein Gymnasium- Germany
-College Blaise D’auriol
-Collegealain Mooo Carcassonne-France
-Decorha School-Usa
-Sai International School-Bhubneshwar
- Institution Notre Dame de – France
- Smart Ekselensia School – Indonessia
- Reliance International Academy – Nepal
- Brilliant Public School – Bilaspur
- Illions High School – Greece
- Pleckgate School – UK
- Dubai Modern Education School – Dubai
- Amidhaf Bilingual Nursery & Primary School – Camroon
- Leigh Technology Academy – In Dart Ford Kent United Kingdom
- Asma Bint Abi Baker Be School – Oman
- Magulagama Maha Vidhalaya – Srilanka
- Whitchurch Primary School – UK
The International School Award is a prestigious award accredited by British council of India for curriculum based international work in the school. We are proud to mention that our school has received International School Award three times in a row in recognition of the international work and collaborative projects with the schools abroad. It is a prestigious moment for all of us. This award has provided a platform to the students where they truly opened up their ideas. The whole concept of being a part of ISA has given our students critical thinking about global issues and thus they have become globally responsible. It has also provided them with an opportunity to form friendship with the students of our partner schools through penpal projects. Now the school is geared up working towards the International School Award for the fourth time and an Action Plan as per the guidelines given by the British Council. The school formed partnership with schools in UK, France, Greece and Dubai for the collaborative projects. Our students are enthusiastically working on the projects, learning about the educational practices of the schools abroad and gaining deeper understanding about the world around them.
YFU is one of the world’s largest and most respected international educational exchange organizations. A network of over 50 independent national organizations worldwide, YFU representatives work together to advance learning cross cultures. Within each country’s culture, YFU organizations subscribe to and operate under a common set of principles and standards that aim to facilitate cooperation and harmony. Our school has formed association with this NGO. For the last three years YFU students from various European countries like Norway, America, Germany, Sweden, France, Lithuania, Austria, Netherlands Mexico and USA are visiting our school under the International Cultural Program and staying in the school premises for 3-4 days. During their stay students of The Indian Heights School get an opportunity to interact with them. Special Assemblies, Interactive sessions, Outings and Cultural Programs organized for them which represent the Indian Culture and rich heritage of India. This is how exchange of two cultures takes place and at the same time international dimension is being enhance in the school.
The school till now has hosted three Exchange Programs with YFU Students.
Through regular video conference sessions students understand about the various teaching learning methodologies, learning methods and other activities taught in the schools across the world. These sessions help them form a bond and bring them closer to each other’s culture. Mostly the topics of discussions during all the Video conference sessions are pre planned but at times introductory sessions are also conducted. Apart from students, teachers also actively take part in the video conference sessions. They discuss in length about syllabus, teaching pattern, learning experiences etc. Thus it all helps in upgrading and bringing international standards in the curriculum.
Our state-of-the-art Video Conference Hall opens a new world for our students. Regular Video Conference Sessions are being conducted with the following schools:
-Horsh And Heaven Primary School-Australia
-St. Rose Catholic Primary School-Canada
-Erlwein Gymnasium- Germany
-College Blaise D’auriol-France
- Brilliant Public School – Bilaspur
- Illions High School – Greece
- Dubai Modern Education School – Dubai
- Smart Ekselensia School – Indonessia
-Collegealain Mooo Carcassonne-France
-Sai International School-Bhubneshwar
- Whitchurch Primary School – UK
1. Exchange with Reliance International Academy Nepal
2. Exchange with Whitchurch Primary School UK
3. Exchange with College Blaise D’auriol
1. Malta
2. Australia
3. USA
4. UK