“A Unique and special school”
Who Says? Tanish a CBSE student who went on to become a world topper on the GICLM IB Diploma achieving the maximum score possible in May 2022. Garodia prides itself on working with students from all backgrounds (international, India state and National boards) to become the world beaters.
52 years of Excellence
Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) has a rarely matched heritage and expertise in learning and academic achievement. Noting the visionary aspects of the NEP, GICLM has brought the world’s best educational practices into Mumbai to align with the excellence that exists within Indian learning. The heart-warming stories of their graduates are legendary as they enter elite universities worldwide and in India to become ‘future world leaders’ in their fields.
Service and Ethics are the key
The heart and soul of GICLM is firmly rooted in a deliberate understanding and respect for Indian culture and ethics. Every student from Early Years to Grade 12 engages in unique service projects and activities with partner NGO groups as part of the curriculum. Making a lasting difference to those who are less fortunate, is a vital lifelong learning attribute. It is this which provide the foundation to becoming a responsible and globally aware citizen.
Leadership and experiences beyond borders
GICLM is unique in its weekly Personal Education programme for students. Careers, university preparation, debating and interview skills, well-being are vital topics for learning. An active House system and student Parliament give GICLM a voice to encourage leadership and peer counselling skills. Extra-curricular clubs are a vibrant part of school life – many run by students themselves. Participation in national and international forums is an opportunity provided.
The Learning
GICLM has chosen the very best curriculums in the world. Incorporating the Finland education pedagogy at early year gives their students a revolutionary advantage laying a foundation that brings unmatched progression in reading, writing, maths and science levels. In Primary blending Cambridge with the International Primary Curriculum enhances the interactive and engaging environment. In Secondary, Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programmes bring the exceptional experiences and achievements that they would want their students to have.
Mentors and Role Models
GICLM teachers are noted as being at the top of their profession. Led by Mr Ian Davies, an accomplished and every experienced international educator and trainer, he is the recipient of the Teacher of Merit accolade from the American President awarded annually in the White House.
Centres of Excellence
One of the far-sighted aspects of GICLM is the care and attention given to developing ‘state of the art facilities’. A specialist IB centre, a semi-Olympic pool, indoor sports hall and theatre, university standard laboratories imported from Germany, the only ‘official’ LEGO laboratory in India propelling STEM and Robotics learning and classroom spaces designed for natural lights and clean air. It is understandable why GICLM is recognised as Centre of Excellence dance and performance, sports and languages. With Spanish, Mandarin, German and French supporting Hindi and Marathi it is no wonder that universities from USA and Singapore have partnered with GICLM to create centres for their degree programmes. Most of all, it’s a very happy place to be! As they say: ‘Once a Garodian, always a Garodian.’
For further details, contact: 55, 90-Feet Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077, T: 93218 42992/ 81081 7737
The Singapore Institute of Management Global Education has tied up with Garodia International College to offer a Diploma in Management Studies.
A country’s strongest strength is its education. Irrespective of all other factors leading the chart, a country is considered a developed country only when its people are educated. And despite Indian Education System being the third largest in the world, a lot of students seek admissions in universities abroad. But with Garodia International College (GIC), students can now fulfil their study abroad dreams here in their very own nation: India for the world class education and exposure. GIC which is a part of Garodia Education, is making international education a reality for all students.
With an exemplary legacy of 52 years in the field of education, GIC recently forged an association with Singapore Institute Management Global Education (SIM GE) to offer a Diploma in Management Studies. The study program acts as a pathway to a Bachelor’s degree in various business and management disciplines, in leading universities at the campus of SIM GE, Singapore. The Diploma Aims to equip students in diverse fields of management studies to qualify for degrees with International universities in Business management, Retail, Economics and Finance, Banking and more. With a 3 year management degree students will acquire multiple specialisations with managerial skills to challenge and solve real world problems.
GIC is also offering an American Degree Program (ADP) in association with Broward College, Florida. This is a two-year pathway program at GIC, Mumbai. Students can complete the graduation across disciplines with the leading US, Canadian, and European universities as a part of this program. The institute has been instrumental in changing the face of undergraduate international education while extending pathways to global universities through such study programs.
Who can apply
SIM GE, Singapore: Students of national and international boards with 60% and state boards with 70% are eligible to enrol in the program. Broward College, The study program is affordable and accessible for the state, national and international boards for students who pass the Broward Accuplacer test in Math and English. The students of the Broward College program are admitted to leading universities and programs.
Making a world of difference
GIC operates from a state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Mumbai at Ghatkopar. Nishant Garodia, the founder has a vision to make international undergraduate education available and accessible to more students across India.
“GIC’s underlying philosophy is not just about providing world-class degree program but also extending an environment for young minds to dream and realise their true potential at the global level. ” he says.
Led by Ian Davies, Dean of GIC, who has a diverse and rich experience in the field of global education, the accredited faculty at GIC includes scholars meeting the Broward and SIM GE standards with specialisation, including PhDs.
The faculty is supported by a pedagogy that’s been designed to meet international and global requirements. Over the years, GIC has been scaling new heights in education in India while fostering quality education to drive excellence.
For details, contact: www.garodiaeducation.com www.garodiainternationalcollege.com
‘Garodia International Centre for Learning’ is Ranked No.19 in India, No.11 in Maharashtra & Ranked No.10 in Mumbai. Category - ‘India`s Top 20 International Schools’ in a survey conducted by Education Today, the award result would be published in our 8th Annual Corporate Education edition Education Today.
Top Schools & Pre-School in ‘International, Boarding, CBSE, ICSE, State, Boys & Girls’ category have been selected out of over 2375 Survey Forms received by our team. The schools have been categorized under 10 Parameters i.e., Academic Reputation, Individual Attention, Infrastructure Provision, Innovative Teaching, Safety & Hygiene, Sports Education, Value for Money, Holistic Development, Leadership Management Quality and Co-curricular Activities. India School Merit Awards, 2020 are based on Jury Rating, Parent’s Votes (98,970 votes) & Education Today Team Analysis (Perception based, Survey & Nomination based)
'P. G. Garodia School (ICSE)' is Ranked No.1 in India under the Top ICSE Schools –Parameter wise for 'Holistic Development' in a survey conducted by Education Today and the award result would be published in our 8th Annual Corporate Education edition Education Today.
Selected out of the top Schools & Pre-School in 'International, Boarding, CBSE, ICSE, State, Boys & Girls' category have been selected out of over 2375 Survey Forms received by our team. The schools have been categorized under 10 Parameters i.e., Academic Reputation, Individual Attention, Infrastructure Provision, Innovative Teaching, Safety & Hygiene, Sports Education, Value for Money, Holistic Development, Leadership Management Quality and Co-curricular Activities. India School Merit Awards, 2020 are based on Jury Rating, Parent's Votes (98,970 votes) & Education Today Team Analysis (Perception based, Survey & Nomination based.)
The program will provide a fee waiver for an academic year for up to 20 students between the 6th to 12th standard, and students from across all accredited Indian boards are eligible to apply
Garodia International Center for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) has launched its IB and secondary scholarship program for students across all boards. GICLM will award 20 students with proficient academic, sport and art acumen, a chance to broaden their horizons and study at the highly regarded IB school GICLM. Based on their performance and profiles a panel of judges will review their applications and will offer full, half and partial fee waivers to these deserving students. The scholarship will be renewed annually after reviewing on the basis of high-level attainment and contribution over the year.
Mr. Ian Davies, Head of School for Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) says, “We consider this program as a launch pad for future leaders. Every child has the right to a quality education at a quality institution; especially those that show exceptional ability but are held back due to financial constraints. It is a matter of great prestige to introduce this scholarship and reiterates our belief in the potential of all children. We urge all parents across the city to take advantage of this scholarship that is a first of its kind in the central suburbs.”
Once the candidate creates their profile and submits the relevant documents, a test is conducted to further shortlist the candidates. Subsequently, the shortlisted candidates will appear for a one-on-one interview and group discussions. Those candidates that get through the next round will be put to the final test by a select committee that will score the candidates on 5 significant areas namely: Intellectual ability, personal attributes, social engagement, sporting abilities and aesthetical and artistic abilities. The school will then award the scholars as per their advice.
Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai, Ghatkopar recently organised a film-making workshop for the secondary students.
The workshop comprised of three stages: pre-production workshops held in the school premises wherein the students were introduced to the basics of the Filmmaking process and introduced to the process of scriptwriting, making story boards, auditioning and filming.
After the pre-production workshops, the students were introduced to the production stage. Students were taken to the village of Raisar in Bikaner, where they were taught how to carry out a recce and film their scripts with the help of village children.
Apart from the filming activity, students enjoyed other local activities like sand sculpting, camel rides, jeep safaris, milking a cow, making papads, weaving shawls, etc. The students witnessed first-hand the concept of sustainable living in harmony with nature.
After the trip, the next stage was the post-production. Students were introduced to the basic process of editing using a software and were taught how to make a rough cut. The films were then sent to a professional lab to fine tune and format them to be compatible with the big screen format.
Students were divided into four groups and they made four short documentary films - Khel, Rang, Khoj and Antar. The movies were then screened in a multiplex in Ghatkopar.
The event was attended by celebrity guests like Atul Agnihotri, Yasmin Karachiwala, Subramaniam Iyer and Ali Haji.
During the event, the four movies were screened and certificates were distributed.
Also, awards for the community’s favourite, future mentor, best director, best film idea, best documentary and best film were distribute.
The latest venture of Garodia Education is the Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM, estb. 2017). Affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB), Geneva and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK, the K-12 GICLM has quickly impacted and impressed the discerning parents’ community of India’s commercial capital.
GICLM provides world class infrastructure to enable delivery of holistic 21st century education. Academic facilities include Wi-Fi enabled classrooms equipped with HD interactive learning systems, contemporary physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs, a well-catalogued library, visual art and design studios, Lego Education Innovation Studio – the first Lego Lab to be set up in an Indian K-12 school, and university guidance and career counselling offices, among other facilities. Facilities for sports and co-curricular education are equally impressive. They include a half-Olympic size rooftop swimming pool, a play area for primary students, climbing wall, gymnastics and fitness centre.
GICLM Teacher Development Programme -Continuous professional development of its 35 teachers is a key focus area of the GICLM top management.
GICLM’s international programmes
Garodia Education is celebrating golden jubilee year with year-long activities, which have culminated in to Mega Event today. The yearlong celebrations include Art Festival, Literary Festival, Founders Day, Joy of Giving Week, Tree Plantation drive and many others.
Under the umbrella of Garodia Education, P.G. Garodia School is a leading ICSE School, Garodia Academy, P.G Garodia Conservatoire, One World International Sports Centre and Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai, leading International School in Mumbai.
The journey of Garodia Education began with the objective of imparting education as social responsibility by Late Parmeshwari Devi Gordhandas Garodia in 1969, as she wanted to pursue a simple dream of bringing the joy of education to children.
The Golden Jubilee Celebrations were inaugurated by Mr. Prakash Mehta - Minister of Housing, Labor & Mining, Government of Maharashtra along with Mr. Mahesh Garodia, Chairman, Garodia Education.
Commenting on the development Mr. Nishant Garodia, Director, Garodia Education said, “Garodia Education has come a long way and have grown multi-fold in the last 50 years of its existence. We are an integrated education institute which has preschool to college education. We have been pioneers in imparting ICSE curriculum and we have introduced IGCSE and IB under our International School, Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai.
“I am grateful and honoured to be part of the golden jubilee celebration of an institution of such stature with rich educational heritage and I wish a lot more success and good luck to the management of Garodia Education for many more years to come,” said Mr. Prakash Mehta - Minister of Housing, Labour & Mining, Government of Maharashtra.
Lego Education - Garodia Education
Growing demand among Indian consumers for services and experiences, beyond quality goods, has given rise to business opportunities for lifestyle concepts in areas such as entertainment and education, according to Enterprise Singapore global markets director for South Asia Tay Lian Chew.
While these areas are relatively "unexplored" by Singapore companies, some like local education consultancy Duck Learning have already made their move.
After gaining a foothold in Singapore, it established itself in India in 2016 - and now serves more than 50 schools there.
Its work in India includes setting up a learning space in Mumbai's Garodia International School where students use Lego sets in lessons relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem).
Duck Learning, Lego Education's exclusive partner in western India, has also provided training for teachers, especially in education through play.
Its solutions, said chief executive Hozefa Aziz, target students from pre-school to college.
"Stem education is essential for students to develop skills required in the 21st century economy, but it is not yet widespread in Indian schools," he said. "Duck Learning brings Stem education from Singapore... (and) schools in India are keen to incorporate such solutions into their curriculum."
India Maritime Awards Acknowledges Tilak Mehta For Learning Mumbai As The Youngest Entrepreneur.
Like any other teenager, 13 years old Tilak Mehta, an 8th Grade student of a leading International School- Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai recently made it to the headlines by winning the Youngest Entrepreneur in the Logistics Sector at India Maritime Awards- 3rd Edition for his start up Papers N Parcels launched in July, 2018.
A budding entrepreneur Tilak wanted to ease the bottlenecks he himself faced when he wanted to get his books couriered within the city the same day. The challenges he faced were either on the delivery front where the charges were too high or they fell short on the same day commitment for delivery. Pondering upon this, helped him come up with an idea of initiating something that would carry small parcels and papers within the megapolis for assured intra-day delivery of goods. It paved the way for the beginning of Papers N Parcels (PNP) from thereon.
Tilak decided to ‘uberise’ the courier service by using mobile based software to leverage a network of 5000 dabbawalas. This meant that the deliveries could be made for prices as low as Rs.40 to a maximum of Rs.180. Any customer can log on to the app and place an order for the consignment.
“The idea to become an entrepreneur was engrained into me thanks to my education at Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai which taught me the art of entrepreneurship at an early age through exposure to the world-class education curriculum, we are taught in. I owe most of it to my school which has been grooming me to take upon the challenges of life and come up with innovative solutions to deal with real life situations, a need of the hour” stated Tilak Mehta, Founder Papers N Parcels.
“We are very happy to see Tilak address such a pertinent issue most of us face on a day to day basis and also generate an additional source of income for the dabbawalas.” commented Mr Nishant Garodia, Director, Garodia Centre for Learning Mumbai
Currently PNP has 300 registered dabbawalas working as part of the delivery team, besides 180 of their own team. The start-up is completely bootstrapped by Tilak’s father’s company Rushabh Sealink, a parent company of PNP. The company is currently handling 1,200 deliveries a day.
On World Environment Day, the teenagers visited 15 housing societies and shops in the are to collect plastic waste. (Satish Bate/HT)
Around 27 teenagers from Ghatkopar, who recently cleared their Class 10 exams, are using their summer holidays to spread the message of eco-friendly living and hazards of plastic waste.
“As the deadline for disposing of plastic waste is around the corner, our aim is spread awareness among locals through social media and by visiting their homes. We realised that several people had already got rid of plastic and quite a few vendors also willing to switch over from plastic to eco-friendly bags,” said Niva Shah, a ninth grade student of Garodia International Centre For Learning, who is part of the initiative.
Save the Earth Movement (STEM), as the group calls itself, collected two drums and seven large bags of plastic on Tuesday. Apart from collecting plastic, the group has sold and distributed more than 1,000 cloth bags in the past two weeks. We distributed cloth bags to spread awareness about the ill-effects of using plastic and ensure that we can make our area plastic-free,” said Dirgh Shah, 15.
Another volunteer, Krish Doshi added the group has enrolled for the global initiative by United Nations (UNc) alled #BeatPlasticPollution and were uploading videos and pictures of their work on social media.
“My mother [Bhavita], after looking at the waste generated in the locality, suggested we take up the cause this vacation instead of just wasting our time. So we took up the cause and intend to keep working towards it,” said Varun Parikh.
Technology is simply another tool that experienced educators use to offer a different learning experience. The focus of education now is on development of the learner’s capacity and capability with the goal of preparing him or her for the complexities of today’s changing workplace.
Ian Davis - Head of School, Garodia International Centre of Learning shares his views about the lack of skills for employment, and preparing students for employment through right learning.
It is often said that Indian students lack job-ready skills. How do you ensure the students learn right and make a strong base for future prospects? The key skills for 2020 were stated as: Complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, people management, coordinating with others, emotional intelligence, judgement and decision-making, service orientation, negotiation and cognitive flexibility.This is a remark about most young people worldwide and is not pertinent only to Indian students. What do we mean by ‘job ready skills’ anyway? At the key Davos economic forum in 2016.
Now, few of these are taught discretely in schools. We ensure that our graduates follow an international curriculum that delivers not just a strong knowledge base but develops these very skills. We have to give students the opportunities through different learning activities to experience growth in these areas.
Education institutes became a brand due to the quality of education they impart. But today educational institutions are becoming a ‘brand’ by employing marketing money. Your comments.
The acknowledged key marketing tool of a school is: ‘word of mouth’. In other words what our students, parents and the community say to others is of paramount importance. That is our main focus is on creating a very strong learning environment using the latest proven international curriculum's and teaching techniques. If we add to this an ‘all round’ education that develops student potentials through sport, art, music and extra-curricular activities, then we are building well balanced, thoughtful, creative, ethical and responsible leaders for the future. Marketing only works when it reflects the core components of a school – it does not create them.
Cost of Education is rising fast. In fact, many times it becomes a hindrance for imparting education to the right meritorious candidate. Can you share your thoughts on this? Education in an ideal world would be free to everyone with everyone receiving the highest quality of trained teachers and facilities. Unfortunately, this is not so.
Firstly, we have maintained a very competitive level of fees for an international school that offers a similar calibre of education and facilities. Secondly, we have created a very popular scholarship scheme whereby we encourage students of all backgrounds and curriculums to enter an annual competition to receive a free or partially supported education. Thirdly, we have our education trust exists to help individuals achieve access to a high level of education. Many individuals have been helped to achieve this after direct intervention and support from the board.
Are you happy with the pace at which education is changing? The key here is that often many educational ‘improvements’ are not grounded in proven research. For many years companies and schools would encourage students to recognise and develop their ‘learning style’. There is no educational evidence that Learning Styles education makes any difference to academic achievement or understanding. So, you could say that education sometimes goes too fast and is too quick to throw away tried and tested methods. Many talk of technology as being the answer today. However, technology is not a replacement for a skilled teacher – it is simply another tool that experienced educators use to offer a different learning experience. As educators we need to make technology work for us.
Education is the root of every working professional. How to create students who are skilled enough to be employed? Quite simply our aim is to create ‘lifelong learners’. This means giving graduates the skills to continue developing themselves in the future. Most young people will enter at least five different careers, not jobs, during their lifetime. The top ten jobs for 2020 have not even been thought of yet. So, how can we teach students to enter such a world? Through critical thinking, adaptability and a personal belief that learning never ends.
How is Garodia influencing the education sector? Garodia is committed to training and developing Indian teachers through higher levels of training and giving opportunities to teach on international curriculums. The latest venture is the new state of the art campus which houses the main international programs and aims to
Children as young as 8 are dabbling in entrepreneurship, teens are tackling design and marketing, groups of kids are taking up robotics - all during school hours.
From the age of 11 you can learn to design a business plan, learn marketing and pitch the startup idea through Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) that hosts entrepreneurship programmes at schools such as Cathedral & John Connon in Fort and American School of Bombay in Bandra-Kurla Complex.
At Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) in Ghatkopar, it’s entrepreneurship that begins early.
“In primary school, we hold small marketplaces where children sell food and beverages. This is taken forward as a weekly programme called EnLearning, from Class 7,” says Ian Davies, head of the school. “The EnLearning programme has credits and teaches things like cost-benefit analysis, marketing, product design and team-building. In primary school, children are at the age where they can grasp things faster. It is the right time to start inculcating skills such as team-building and problem-solving.”
A firm foundation
Faiz Noorani is only 18 and he’s already participated in a shark tank session. “I had an idea for a product that could connect your mobile phone to your spectacles, like Google Glass,” says Noorani, a Class 12 student at Cathedral & John Connon School in Fort. “So I signed up for this entrepreneurship workshop at my school in September and pitched the idea.”He learnt about the possible problems he could face, the audience he would be catering to and how he can pitch better to investors. He is planning to take the idea further after graduation.
“YEA is a co-curricular programme for students from Classes 5 to 12,” says Namita Thapar, CEO of Incredible Ventures, the Indian franchisee for the US-based YEA! “You learn to develop a business idea, write up a business plan, conduct market research…
Results for the class 10 equivalent International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and class 11, 12 A level exams, held in March specially for India, were announced today.
Mumbai schools fared better than last year. At SVKM International School, Vile Parle, as many as 13 students out of 29 taking the exams, secured above 90%. The school highest was 96.8%, up from 95% last year.
Similarly, Garodia International School, Ghatkopar has 96.14% as the highest, with one student scoring 100 out of 100 in math. “The results are much better than last year, school highest scores have shot up,” said Swami Nathan, principal of SVKM school.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects continued to see a strong rise in popularity. There was a rise in entries for Cambridge IGCSEs in Physics, Additional Mathematics and Chemistry, and in Physics and Chemistry at Cambridge International AS & A Level. Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives and Business Studies saw 16% and 29% increase in entries. AS & A Level Business saw a 24% rise since 2016.
Ruchira Ghosh, Regional Director for South Asia, Cambridge International Examinations said, “The significant growth of our March exam series since its introduction in 2015, in particular for a cross-curricular subject like Global Perspectives that cultivates critical thinking, research, and collaboration skills is testament to the passion for learning shown by Cambridge students across India. I would like to congratulate everyone getting their results today, and thank the teachers and parents who guided them to success.”
On the website of the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development, it is clearly stated, “The future belongs to India, the largest vibrant democracy in the world, teeming with opportunities. With hope in their eyes and a yearning to learn, the youth of this great nation awaits a new paradigm of education that fosters knowledge with analytical skills, logical reasoning and the ability to imagine beyond the given.”
The HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, promises Indian students of being able to imagine beyond the given. But how does one imagine beyond, when the first question an Indian student, is asked, “Beta, engineering or medical?” Society has forced us to believe that Science is the only course that provides us with ‘certainties’ for our careers and is a prerequisite for our secondary, as well as higher education.
As an IGCSE student, who has always been immersed with the subjects in Humanities, like Business and Economics, the way Indian society has portrayed these courses, is of great misfortune. In today’s world which is increasingly digitised, methodical and automated, the science courses, especially Engineering has been glorified, idolised and highly overrated.
Subjects like Economics, Political Science, Philosophy or even International Relations, require a lot of research and reading. And, there is no tuition for ‘reading’ or ‘creatively enhancing our minds’, at least not yet in India. Possessing a gift or talent in singing, dancing or even painting is looked down upon, in comparison to academic achievements.
There must be a change in our education system, wherein all subjects are equally promoted. There shouldn’t be any disregard for the non-Science subjects. There should be equal appreciation for all sorts of achievement.
Painting, dancing, singing, debating, playing musical instruments, etc, aren’t just hobbies. They can be lucrative career options as well and should be regarded as respectable and secure avenues. In the current circumstances in India, we require the youth to be future politicians, activists, and singers.
(The writer is a Class 10 student of Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai).
In today’s world, where one is posed with challenges of varying degrees, applying your knowledge is steadily becoming an indispensable asset. Inculcating the art of application and promoting skill-based education whilst doing away with the quintessential methods of learning bookish knowledge is something that students across the globe need to adapt to quickly.
Acclimatising India to vocational learning can assist the development of employable skills. These effectively mean that Indian students must harbour quality skill sets and adequate training in order to achieve employment. That said, recent studies have shown that 90 per cent employment opportunities demand these skills, however, only 20 per cent graduates in India eventually get employed.
Speaking of imbibing a multitude of skills, the system needs to take baby steps to bring students up the learning curve. Encouraging fruitful group discussions rather than having the faculty simply lecture the students has proved to be more beneficial to students, as it has boosted their morale and done wonders to their self-confidence.
These changes can be triggered by formulating new school curricula, which lays added emphasis on a hands-on approach towards learning. This exposes the students to a plethora of courses, in stark contrast to the rigorous, unrelenting ideology of mainstream education. Skill-based courses are more likely to pique the interest of students who aren’t cut out for exhausting degrees. Skill training in conjunction with academics is essential to compete at the global stage.
The startling statistics that roughly 95 per cent of India’s active labour force lacks formal vocational skills elucidates the underlying cause of unemployment for Indian students in the near future. The Indian education system needs to put the theoretical aspects of learning on the backseat and give importance to building skills, simply because knowing is one thing, and doing is another.
The writer is a Class 10 student of Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai
Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Gordhandas Garodia founded the P.G. Garodia School in 1969 with the sole mission of 'Education for all'. Her noble initiative was brought to fruition with the establishment of the P.G. Garodia School (ICSE board). The year 2000 saw Mr. Nishant Garodia taking over the reins and actively fostering education from kindergarten to tertiary segments, across India. Garodia Education has set up numerous verticals aimed at the overall and optimum development of students - Garodia's Academy, Garodia International Centre for Learning, Beehive, a chain of franchisee-based pre-school, P.G. Garodia Conservatoire - A Music School, One World International Sports Centre and a Department of Early Childhood Care and Education.
Over the years, Garodia Education has been endowed with many awards notably amongst which are the British Council's International School Award in 2009 and the Dell Digital Award in 2010. First ever initiative by MISA (Members of International Schools Association) Student Jash Ramani topped in the country in Accounting subject in the March 2016 Cambridge International examinations. Teacher Ms. Monika Koradia was felicitated for contributing towards the student's achievement. Achiever student Jash Ramani along with his teacher Ms. Monika Koradia, were felicitated at the Annual Conference organised by MISA (Members of International Schools Association) at Hotel Sea Princess, Mumbai on February 11, 2017. Jash Ramani was honoured for being the country topper in Accounting subject in his IGCSE examinations 2016. He secured 98% in the subject to be able to top in the examinations. His teacher, Ms. Monika Koradia too was appreciated for mentoring and guiding Jash on the subject, contributing to his excellent performance in the examinations. Both, the student and the teacher were felicitated by Mr. Henry LEE Yan Fong, WellGene International Business Partner and Mr. Manish Naidu, Founder, Brainwonders at the event
Achiever student Jash Ramani along with his teacher Ms. Monika Koradia, were felicitated at the Annual Conference organised by MISA (Members of International Schools Association) at Hotel Sea Princess, Mumbai on February 11, 2017.
Sharing his happiness, Jash Ramani, ex-student of Garodia International Centre for Learning, said, “I feel extremely happy to receive such an honour. I am thankful to my parents and teachers for their constant support and motivation that has helped me achieve the desired results. I am currently pursuing B.Com and I will continue to strive further to make my school and country feel proud.”
Ms. Monika Koradia, teacher at Garodia International Centre for Learning, expressed her views saying, “It is a moment of pride to accept such recognition. I am thankful to Jash for being such a brilliant and dedicated student, helping me win this appreciation. I wish him a very good luck for his future. I am also thankful to MISA for acknowledging the efforts of the teachers.”
