GSIS is one of India’s best fully residential, international co-educational schools, located in Ootacamund in the Nilgiris. Our meticulous attention to academic excellence is matched by an inspiring range of extra-curricular activities that ensures the holistic development of every child under our care.
GSIS is now accepting applications for July 2023 for Grades IV to IX and Grade XI. Applications are open to students of all nationalities for the academic curricula of ICSE/ISC/IGCSE/Cambridge Primary/Cambridge Lower Secondary/IBDP/IB PYP/IB MYP.
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Cambridge Primary The Cambridge Primary gives schools a framework to develop English, Mathematics, Science skills, knowledge and understanding in young children. Cambridge Primary aids in the identification of a student’s strengths and weaknesses and can be used to support learning and development. |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary The Cambridge Lower Secondary offered by University of Cambridge International Examinations, develops learners’ skills and understanding in Mathematics, English and Science for secondary education, and provides excellent preparation for Cambridge Upper Secondary – Cambridge IGCSE, typically for students who are approximately 11-14 years old (Class VII & VIII IGCSE Stream). Cambridge Lower Secondary, offers a flexible… |
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Cambridge IGCSE The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is designed as a two-year curriculum programme leading to a Certificate which is internationally recognized as equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and International GCE ‘O’ LEVEL Examinations. Cambridge IGCSE provides a foundation for high level courses such as the North American Advanced Placement Test (APT), International Baccalaure… |
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ICSE This Examination is administered by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education has been designed as a Course of General Education and all candidates are required to for six subjects and SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work). This Examination pre-supposes a school course of ten years duration. |
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ISC The Indian School Certificate examination is taken after a two year course of studies beyond the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (year X) Examination or its equivalent. |
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IB Programme The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is an internationally recognized school curriculum for students aged 3 to 19. A part of a world-renowned education framework, the International Baccalaureate offers schools a continuum of four programmes, each with a comprehensive and balanced curriculum and challenging assessments that foster the critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a healthy learning appetite in children. The IB offers the: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). |
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IB Diploma The International Baccalaureate, a non-profit educational foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, offers a Diploma Programme for students in the final two years of Secondary School. The educational philosophy of the organization is found in its mission statement. Through comprehensive and balanced curricula, coupled with challenging assessments, the International Baccalaureate organization aims to assist schools… |
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IB Primary Years Programme Good Shepherd International School is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. At GSIS Ooty, one of the most highly ranked International Baccalaureate boarding schools in India, our IB PYP focuses on the overall development of a child with inquiry and collaboration being the fundamentals of the PYP curriculum, both in the classroom and in the world outside. IB PYP progresses students seamlessly into middle and final years curricula such as IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). |
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IB Middle Years Programme Good Shepherd International School is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP). The school is pursuing authorization for the IB MYP program. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered to students in grades 6 – 10, aged 11 – 16. IB MYP is philosophically aligned with IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme but it is not mandatory to enrol in the IB PYP before starting the IB MYP or to pursue the IB Diploma programme after completing the IB MYP. Learn more about all our academic programmes. |