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Kingsley International School – ‘Invest, Impart, Instil’

“We nurture future leaders with good character, good attitude and discipline”

Established in 2011, Kingsley International School is on its way to be a global platform in fostering great character, strong values and high achievement in all their students. They are on their mission to provide an enabling learning environment for their students to attain their fullest potential and to embrace their core values – ‘Invest, Impart, Instil’.

Inception Story

Kingsley International School started its operation in September 2011 setting the momentum for the establishment of the Kingsley Education Group. The new school campus is strategically situated at Kingsley Hills and commenced operation in September 2015. Surrounded by lush green and offering a breath-taking sight of the city sky-line of Kuala Lumpur, offering a healthy and clean studying environment far from the industrial and city areas. 14 acres of beautiful land offers children the opportunity to study with great facilities and educators. The school can cater to up to 2700 students. With plenty of rooms for studies or activities, students experienced studying in a tranquil and pollution free environment.

The KIS campus features many state-of-the-art facilities including air-conditioned classroom with Smartboards, canteen, IT resource centre, music room, dance studio, speech & drama rooms, storytelling room, sewing room, music rehearsal room, language lab, science and media labs, outdoor basketball courts, futsal courts, gymnastic halls, a library, sound-proof music rehearsal rooms, multipurpose halls, a swimming pool, even indoor and outdoor playgrounds for Early Year Education students and two hostel blocks catering to their international staff and students. The new campus also features a brand new sick bay where full time in-house nurses will be stationed to take care of the students’ health.

From the Leader’s Desk

Kingsley International School is a bully-free school. Our culture of care and trust is why our students, parents and teachers believe in the Kingsley way. The School’s bully-free policies are preventive and restorative as harsh discipline does not benefit children. Our primary concern is to safeguard a reassuring environment for every child, where no one is singled out or ignored. Through role-play, discussions, and daily interactions, kids are taught the importance of reflection and respect in an environment of trust right from the start. Anti-bullying awareness is also one of the three pillars of the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum.

In Kingsley, we globalise our students’ character through healthy habits and positive learning. The Student Development Programme complements academic study to broaden our student’s world-view while cultivating healthy attitudes and good attributes. These experiences help kids develop and demonstrate leadership, initiative, discipline, reflection, communication skills, respect, and empathy. At the end of their education at Kingsley, kids go on to become more holistic, self-motivated and mindful individuals who are confident of their place in the world.

Diversified Curriculum and Facilities

Kingsley International School, uses English Language in the delivery of all its subjects in school. There are foreign languages Offered-Spanish, Mandarin while it is compulsory for all local students to take the national Language of Bahasa Malaysia.

Kingsley International School is a Cambridge International School with CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) accreditation offering a strategic curriculum and character education from Nursery to Pre-University. The Curriculum developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations and National Curriculum for England and Wales. Visualization and active learning will be integrated in every subject.

In Learning and Development, there are Seven Areas of Learning which the curriculum is organised to make sure children make all round development in this important stage. These seven areas guide the teaching and learning in the Foundation Stage Years – nursery and reception classes. They ensure the young children make good and strong progress in their earliest years. This stage in life is the most important as children’s minds and bodies grow and develop the most.

Our teachers are multinational. They are passionate, competent and caring. The maximum student per class is 25 students. Students get personalized attention. Kingsley’s teachers and staff aim to provide the best for the education of every child. Apart from striving in academic, we at Kingsley aim to build characters and good values in our students.

Kingsley also offers more than 60 ECA (Extra Curricular Activities) with a wide range of Sports, Clubs and Societies. Students learn the value of discipline, healthy competition, teamwork, sportsmanship and determination while exercising their bodies, minds and social skills through regular sporting activities and inter house games. The school’s vigorous sports programme provides opportunities for kids to develop motor skills, fitness and good sportsmanship. In addition to a regular fitness routine, students get to choose from a wide variety of athletic and sporting activities. Kingsley has four school sport houses named Tudors, Romans, Vikings and Stuarts (named after the legendary Old World conquerors). Every year, the four sport houses compete for house points to win the Inter House Sports Cup. It is through sports that our students learn discipline, teamwork and leadership and that, win or lose, the most important thing is making it to the finish line.

We have a diversity of nationalities students who are from Malaysia, Europe, America, Australia, India, Indonesia, China, Japan, Korea and Middle Eastern Countries therefore, Kingsley also provide two hostel blocks where boarders maintain good discipline and develop character and learn to be independent whilst living in the residential hall. A teacher supervises and advises students in their after-school programs like homework completion, daily revision as well as participating in diverse extracurricular activities such as dance, playing a musical instrument, arts, swimming and a variety of sports. Dinner is usually served between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thereafter, students have free time for board games or to prepare for their classes for the next day or just to be with their friends. Two full-time nurses work on shifts to provide medical care. Pastoral care comes form of a team of caring

wardens and a counsellor to ensure the students’ mental and social well-being is taken care of. A team of well-trained security guards work on a rotation of 24-hours to ensure the campus is a safe and secure environment to study and live in for all students.

Kingsley has outsourced third party bus operators for parents who need transportation for their children. There are several bus operators serving various parts of the city.

Accolades- Accreditations and Awards

Kingsley was announced as a winner of RFL (Recycle for Life) with collaboration with Global Environment Centre (SMART RANGER ROJECT) partnered with Coca-Cola Foundation under the Ministry of Education (MoE) this year. At Kingsley, we teach our students to save Mother Earth. For all top achievers in academic and sports activities, we have a committee to recognize our students and honor them with monetary rewards since we had our first cohort in 2012.

Beyond Traditional Learning

At Kingsley we are heading towards becoming a school influencer. We offer e-learning, innovation and futuristic learning, interdisciplinary active learning, research based, problem based learning, enhanced advance digitization learning, blended learning technology and engage cutting-edge technology in our pedagogy. These are incorporated in the curriculum for the overall development of the students.

Kingsley provides an exciting and interesting problem-based blended learning, hands on activities, projects, learning journeys and is a keen promoter of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Young people are often disconnected from what it means to relate to others even though they are connected 24/7. Children are engaged from an early age to get involved in the local community and to take an interest in the wellbeing of others. Students participate actively in CSR programs such as Orang Asli (ethnic group) Foundation, BORNEO Orang Utan Foundation, National Cancer Council (MAKNA) Foundation in Malaysia.

Learning Journeys are a series of real-world experiences for primary and secondary students which enriches the academic learning with hands on exploration to allow them to manage real life issues in the places they visit. The programme offers opportunities for students to embed themselves in new cultures and gain personal insight on living in a wider world. It is tailored to specific areas of interest and learning needs of each group of students by our experienced educators.

Providing Blooming Opportunities

In Kingsley, we believe in aiding and rewarding students who perform well, not only academically, but also in their field of interest and skills. Since the year 2013, we have offered scholarships to deserving students to continue their high school education in year 7. Besides scholarships, Kingsley also offer student volunteer work part time, fee staggered payments and work for credit scheme.

After completion of High School students can proceed to Kingsley Cambridge A- Level (Sixth Form). The Cambridge A Level (Sixth Form) will commence in September and January every year for students

who completed their IGCSE/O Level examinations or equivalent. The Cambridge A Level is a pre-university programme targeted for students who want to pursue their tertiary studies. There are also University Partnerships and collaborations besides A-Level.

Kingsley is planning on providing more vocational courses in areas that benefits and enhances life-long learning for our students.

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Paradise Valley Private School: Providing excellent, holistic and inclusive learning environment

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Paradise Valley Private School: Providing excellent, holistic and inclusive learning environment

  1. 1.      Please mention about the school and its mission/vision and various infrastructural facilities.

     

    VISION

    At Paradise Valley Private School, we aim to provide an excellent, holistic and inclusive learning environment where children can maximize their full potential to discover the genius within themselves, enabling them to become caring and responsible global citizens.

     

    MISSION

    Paradise Valley Private School’s endeavor is to provide a comprehensive international inclusive education that encourages students to be compassionate, responsible and inquiring life-long learners, with a global perspective.  Engaging learning experiences and purposeful assessment are facilitated through innovative learning and teaching practices which serve to empower students to live in, and contribute to, a changing society. The school seeks to emphasize the importance of the cerebral, emotional, ethical, physical and social areas of a child’s development. The Paradise Valley environment is one where all are respected and where we seek to understand and celebrate diversity. 

     

    OBJECTIVES

    ·         To meet the demand for quality international education for Omanis and expatriates

    ·         To run an inclusive bi-lingual private school offering the IB curriculum

    ·         To provide a holistic learning environment for all students including those with special needs.

     

    2.      Kindly mention about the prominent personality of the school and his/her role in the development of the school.

     

    The President of the School Management Committee, Mr. Mahesh Verma had earlier served on the Board of The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) for four years and later on the Board of Governors of the Indian Schools in Oman for three years. Having realized that the Sultanate needed a world class inclusive school in Muscat, he got in touch with Mr. Arun Kapur, a passionate educationist with a track record of establishing schools of excellence. The meeting of two minds led to the germination of an idea that became Paradise Valley Private School.

    Mr. Verma found like-minded partners and started a company called Paradise Sprig Investment Management Company LLC, which teamed up with Pallavan Learning Systems, an education research organisation headed by Mr. Kapur. The formal contract was signed in April 2018 but the actual idea was mooted in 2015. The governance of the Paradise Valley Private School is vested in the School Management Committee which reports to a distinguished Board of Directors whose Chairman is Al Sayyid Talal bin Badar bin Saud Al Busaidi.

     

    3.      Kindly describe about the various courses offered by the school and their salient features.

     

    Paradise Valley Private School, powered by Pallavan Learning Systems is a new inclusive school of the highest educational standards where all students are nurtured to achieve their best, regardless of their background or levels of ability.

    An independent, co-educational day school, it is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education in Oman and governed by the School Management Committee reporting to a distinguished Board of Directors. The school has started with the IB Primary Years Programme from September 2019, and we are accepting students from KG1 to Grade 4. The school will strive to grow into a full-fledged school offering the Middle Years, Diploma and Career Programmes, and as of January 2020, Paradise Valley Private School is now a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World School shares a common philosophy-commitment to high quality, challenging, and international education- that we believe is important for our students.

    As an International Baccalaureate candidate school our students learn through the study of units of inquiry where subjects are blended into our programmes.  Students enjoy the study of music, visual arts, dance, drama, maths, science social and cultural studies and languages in a cross-curricular approach.  The Inclusion Team support the learning with Global, Targeted and Individual therapy sessions to meet all identified needs.

     

     

    4.      Please mention what steps are you taking beyond the traditional curriculum to ensure overall development of the students?

     

    With a focus on holistic development, we believe that social and emotional needs are as important as the academic needs. Systems for compassionate responses to these needs are therefore an integral part of the school’s culture. Ensuring social-emotional well-being of everyone in the school leads to a healthy learning environment and each child can grow up to the best that he or she can be.

     

    The school follows an inclusive school culture and every member has to be always vigilant to ensure that we maintain the highest standards for fostering a child-friendly learning environment that provides equal opportunity and access for all students. Every student in the school is the collective responsibility of all teachers and staff; and their education and safety are our prime concern.

    All students are placed in the homerooms under the care of the homeroom teachers. Special educators and other specialists support the homeroom teachers and co-teach whenever necessary. Homeroom teachers and specialist teachers work collaboratively to identify each learner’s style; they scaffold their learning, ensure appropriate accommodations, and differentiate instruction and assessment so that each child may learn and grow to reach his/her full potential.

    Paradise Valley Private School believes that all students should have access to an appropriate education that affords them the opportunity to achieve their personal potential. Some students may not always meet the goals of mainstream education; however with support and encouragement many children with special needs can be successfully mainstreamed.

    The inclusive classrooms use differentiated instruction, with staff collaborating on the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies to meet students’ needs and provide appropriate challenges.

    Inclusion is an ongoing process that aims to increase access and engagement in learning for all students. This is accomplished by identifying and removing barriers and creating a school culture that is fully participatory, collaborative, and respectful of diversity and differences that gives a sense of belonging to all students.

     

     

    5.      What steps does the school take to motivate and develop the students’ interest towards education?

     

    Parents and students are very involved in goal setting, with Individual Learning Plans being collaboratively established for any students with individual learning needs.  The Inclusion faculty consists of a Special Needs Coordinating teacher, a physiotherapist, a speech and language therapist and an occupational therapist who provide support for teachers, students and our families. With an emphasis on the five areas of development (physical, social, ethical, cerebral emotional) within a child-centered inquiry based curriculum, students are highly engaged.

     

    6.      How are you providing financial assistance to the students in need?

     

    Paradise Valley School, despite being a start-up, does not turn away an applicant because of their inability to meet the fees. The Management discusses with the parents their budget and plan out a payment plan that suits them. We aim to provide quality education at affordable prices.

     

    7.      Please enlighten us about the school’s major awards/achievements, its           accomplished/renowned alumni, remarkable collaborations, and major accreditations.

     

    Our academic partners are Pallavan Learning Systems based out of New Delhi in India, and their Founder-Chairman Mr.Arun Kapur was also the Founder-Director of the renowned Vasant Valley School in Delhi and the Royal Academy of Bhutan in Bhutan. Starting in September 2019 as an applicant for candidacy of the Primary Years Programme, Paradise Valley is striving to grow into a full- fledged school offering the Middle Years, Diploma and Career Programme and as of January 2020, the school is now a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. As an IB PYP candidate school, our students learn through inquiry, where the learner is at the centre of all curriculum foci.  A common language supports each academic program and sees life-long learning as being imperative for students, parents, and staff.

     

    8.      Kindly elaborate about the future plans of the school in the same.

     

    We are in the process of finalizing our location for having a state of the art purpose-built campus which should be ready within the next three years. The School has opened its doors at its temporary premises near the Al Mouj Complex. The school serves the needs of the local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding expatriate population for a quality education system and academic facilities, while laying special emphasis on promoting local language and culture.

     

    We will continue to work towards becoming a certified IB Global School within the next two years.

     

     

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World School: Knowledge, Values, Passion, and Transformation

World School: Knowledge, Values, Passion and Transformation

“Education should be approached with a vision and with a purpose”

Established in 2012, World School is Early Year – Class 9 school (growing yearly on grade-wise). World School is an initiative of International Training and Educational Services (ITES) Oman through Global Training LLC, a name that has been associated with quality education programmers in Oman and established with the guidance and supported in the initial years by the Legendary Educational group – BIRLA PUBLIC SCHOOL. Our aim is to provide world-class education focusing on the holistic development of young learners.

The Leading Light of the School

Dr. VS Sunil is currently the Executive Director of World School who is mentored by the visionary of the school Eng.Saeed Salim Ahmed Al Shanfari who is the Vice Chairman for the school. Dr.Sunil is the torchbearer to all the students and staff in not only educating the children but emphasizing on making that process a pleasurable, memorable and enjoyable process.

From the Leader’s Desk

Knowledge, Values, Passion, and Transformation are the core values that have enabled the school to cement themselves as one of the premier International school in the Sultanate. Embracing an international learning community, the students experience a quality education that flourishes in an extraordinary facility and is exclusive throughout the country.

Unleashing World-Class Facility:

· Planning, reflecting kid’s imagination and concern for convenience

· Well-equipped library with textbooks, reference books, and storybooks

· Access to Computer lab and Science lab, so that students are on par with technology

· Extensive arrangements that enable the students to learn different arts, crafts, and music

· Tech-enabled Smart classes, to make teaching enjoyable and refreshing

· Indoor and outdoor space to encourage all games and sports

· Large, spacious classrooms with fewer students become an ideal place for the kids

· Perfect atmosphere – creating a welcoming and pleasant environment for kids

Providing Blooming Opportunities

The expert teachers at World School are an eclectic team of educators who come to the classroom with extensive, real-world and international teaching experience. With even student-teacher balance, intensive training, collaboration and dedication, the teachers prepare the students for life.

In WS, education is a pivotal tool for the transformation of an individual, a family, a community and even for the Nation. Special emphasis is laid to ensure that the learning system is a pleasurable, memorable and enjoyable experience for the little kids. The school is creating an environment.

The management has divided the academic program into three levels that are listed below:

Lower Kindergarten and Upper Kindergarten are the earliest years of formal education for a child. The team in LKG works collaboratively to ensure consistency throughout the grade level. LKG classes have incorporated music and physical education as specialist subjects, along with the activities happening in the classrooms throughout the day. At least once a week Periodically every little tot visits the sand pit area, library, playroom, and the outside play areas.

Students in LKG are introduced to new materials, concepts and situations in a meaningful, play-based way that is interactive and hands on. Being responsible and independent are some habits that are inculcated into the little minds by involving them in interactive activities and lessons – taking care of their lunch boxes or backpacks. The management ensures that the little kids learn meaningful literature by interacting with letters, sounds, and stories through reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and presenting. These developmental skills are woven into an integrated and play based approach where children are valued and encouraged to evolve as creative, curious and confident learners.

In the UKG, the kids are introduced to new materials, concepts, and situations in an expressive, play-based way that is interactive and helps them to develop their own identity and social skills. The management embraces various innovative approaches into the learning methodologies that deepens and cements the grasping power of the students. The UKG classes begin at 7:20AM and end at 12:30PM and have a five-day week starting from Sunday to Thursday. The school has a quality pool of specialist teachers along with a well-trained support staff to assist the kids and to transform their early days of school as the best days of their life!

Cambridge International Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE, Programme

Primary level – Grade I to Grade VI

The CIPP (Cambridge International Primary Programme) curriculum of World School is based on the ideas, theories, and practices that match any other international curriculum and fully in line with the acclaimed Cambridge curriculum. The Primary programme covers the core subjects of English, Math, and Science, along with developing the essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry. The management gives special recognition and significance to the study of Arabic language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. The ultimate objective of World School is to provide a holistic education and develop the skills necessary to prepare the students for the

challenges for the life coming ahead. The concepts designed by the management are an effective measure to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding in three key areas:

• Academics • Personal Development • International Understanding

Grade 7-8 : Cambridge Lower Secondary The programme provides a natural progression for children from primary education and prepares them for post-14 education programmes that lead to formal qualifications.

A curriculum framework is available for each subject. Each curriculum framework provides a comprehensive set of learning objectives detailing what learners should know and what they should be able to do by the end of each stage.

Grade 9: IGCSE : It is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 15 year olds. Not only is it truly international – it gives students more options than any other international qualification. That means more subjects to choose from, more ways to learn and more ways to succeed.

Cambridge IGCSE offers a flexible curriculum, with a choice of over 70 subjects in any combination.

Accolades- Accreditations and Awards

Providing quality education is a huge responsibility and World School has actually worked diligently and is consistent in creating an ‘all-around’ development for the students. These efforts have been noted at the international platform and the school has received various accolades and awards, some of which are mentioned below:

· Received the accreditation from the CIE for the Cambridge Primary on May 19, 2014

· 20 medals bagged during the National Cyber Olympiad in the first year

· Awarded certificate of USBES (UNITED STATES BOARD FOR EDUCATION STANDARDIZATION) in 2017

· Won as a Partner under school Partnership Collaborative projects, ISA program of British Council collaboration project 2017-18 from Podar International School, India

· Received certificate of Appreciation in March 2018 from British Council for the commitment in providing highest education standards through British Council

· Accredited by The International Accreditation Agency (IAO) and the United States Boards for Education Standardization (USBES) for CSR initiatives.

· Accreditation by Common Sense School for school’s dedication to teaching young people how to be safe and responsible digital citizens.

· National School Award for “Commendable contribution in International Education by NSA 2019-20.

· Best Director Award to Dr.V S Sunil in the category of Education Excellence by Global Guru’s Conclave,New Delhi 2019.

· The prestigious Outstanding School for Holistic Education award by IESA (International Education Summit and Awards) 2020 Bangkok, Thailand.

· “Best International School of the Year” in “International Business and Academic Excellence Awards (IBAE-2019)” in recognition of school’s exceptional caliber and outstanding performance in the field of Education.

More than Just a School

‘Extra-Curricular’ the very word brings to mind the images of star athletes, math club geniuses, gifted musicians and other prodigy like students. But is that all that there is to extra-curricular activities? Of course not, they are a lot more. Below are a few conducted campaigns:

Educational – Honing the leadership skills, WS bestows upon its students the ability to be the future leaders of the World. WS held its Investiture Ceremony in September 2019.

Launching new programs every year: Brain Lab, Abacus, Raz Plus, Mathletics, Science A-Z, Reading programs, Robotics and many more to keep our students updated.

Engage our students in exchange and ISA collaborative programs for exchanging the ideas globally. Debates, Declamation, quizzes, mental math and public speaking is a part of routine curriculum in the school to enhance the cognitive skills, reasoning and critical thinking, and personality development.

Vocational – Art, Craft, Music and sports are considered as the vital part of the curriculum. Various events are organized throughout the year honing these valuable skills.

Social – WS prioritize the social responsibility of the students, therefore organize various campaigns around the year to throw the light on the various pressing issues our world is facing and to find the significant solution and contribution as a responsible global citizen. Field Trips and International Trips to get the hands-on learning experience and to explore the world respectively. The recent was the Tour to London wherein 13 students along with their mentors went to explore the renowned places of educational and historic importance.

Environmental – Go Green Campaign in collaboration with Ministry of Environment and climate Affairs, Dhofar governate and our social partners Rotana club and Kairaba Mirbat Resort, “Say No to Plastics” campaign on Dahariz Beach and in collaboration with Ministry of Environment and “Save Water and keeping the environment `clean” Campaign done by the pre-primary and primary students in Gardens Mall, Salalah, educating the importance of water and pollution-free environment in our lives.