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The Mission of Neerja Modi School
Neerja Modi School is a co-educational, non-sectarian day-cum-boarding school, serving grades kindergarten to 12.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and the development of self-confident individuals with a good character, who are prepared to accept responsibilities inherent in personal freedom.
The school aims to create a learning environment that is challenging, diverse, and supportive, where talented, dedicated faculty and students are encouraged to interact in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Neerja Modi School recognises the fact that some students learn best by reading, some through actual, hands-on experience, and some by pursuing deep interest. At Neerja Modi School, many paths exist in harmony, and students are guided to find the path that helps them in the most effective way.
In all its programmes, Neerja Modi School seeks to discover and nurture the special gifts possessed by each student, to deepen each student’s understanding of the complexities of the world, and to inspire each student to his or her full potential. With a clear recognition of the needs and the capabilities of students of various ages and different backgrounds, the school implements its philosophy by:
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Gradually guiding students from dependent to independent learning,
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Emphasising high academic standards, bolstered by a strong commitment to the process of learning,
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Creating the ideal environment for learning that is stimulating, innovative, tolerant and enjoyable, and which encourages intellectual inquiry and curiosity,
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Stressing the fundamental values of integrity and trust.
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Creating an environment in which athletic and extracurricular activities, coupled with academic life, provide opportunities for personal growth, and prepare students to take their place as informed and responsible global citizens.
What is IB?
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programmes of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.
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IB Mission Statement
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 organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand other people, with their differences, can also be right.
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What is CAS at NMS?
CAS, an acronym for Creativity, Action, Service, is a scheme that promotes experiential learning, which is integral to the IB Diploma Programme. It is considered an extension of education, but one that takes place outside the classroom, with the objective of expanding students’ horizons. By providing students with the opportunity to develop their own skills and interests, and to contribute what they have to offer to various communities, CAS helps students develop as individuals who give back to the community they live in. Self-assessment and evaluation are the two pillars CAS is based on. Through the two of these, students assess their strengths and weaknesses and reflect on their experiences. When well-planned and executed, a student’s CAS experiences builds self-esteem, self-confidence and self-reliance. It should be noted that equal importance is accorded to each of the three areas CAS operates on- Creativity, Action and Service. In order to succeed, a balance must be maintained among the three areas.