Literature Review - International School Target Segment 1. Non Resident Indians and expatriate Indian families They want their children to study in India and are able to easily afford the premium fees being charges by the international schools 2. Affluent Indian Families/ HNI parents Children of parents working in Multinational firms/ corporates Children belonging to affluent business houses/ conglomerates/ celebrities 3. Foreign Diplomats/ International HNI parents Foreign diplomats are an important target segment as they prefer 18 curriculum International students rely mostly on brand and reputation of the school Personalized Learning A personalized learning curriculum is pivotal to student success. The way we learn as individuals is as unique as we are; people retain information in different ways, and that is exactly how this approach to learning is tailored, These are two teaching styles 1. Free progress philosophy Five principal activities - the mental, the physical, the vital, the psychic and the spiritual Nothing can be taught. Teacher acts as guide rather than instructor Free progress Imagination and practicality Architectural features Vegetation and sky visible from every space Integration of vegetation and structure symmetry and flexibility of soaces Spaces to promote each activity- meditation spaces, quiet zones, play area along with spaces for exploration of artistic side of children Example - Mirambika free progress school, New Delhi 2. Waldorf philosophy * Part to whole relationship - head,heart, hand * Forming students with autonomous and free spirit of life * Classroom as community - unification of communities © Stress on arts and acting - as well as a special sort of dance called eurhythmyArchitectural features Colours and lights manipulated according to Steiner's colour plan for ages and activities Encouraging of mixed age learning All classes together to encourage intermingling Large field for activities instead of smaller breakups wee Examples - Freie Waldorf School, Cologne “in a modern learning facility, there are movable walls, flexible workspaces, nore glass and the use of a learning common which is a central teaching and learning space that can be shared by several classes. These areas give all students access to what other classes are learning so that teaching and learning can be complemented and enhanced,” writes Osborne. Architecture features by grade Primary( Sth and 6th) - Curvilinear walls, circular seating, niches, Nature plays an important part in each individual classroom, Display areas walls with various colours and textures, Patterned flooring Senior (7-10th) - Irregular shaped classrooms but linear, semi circular seating, Classrooms share green spaces , Display Area, storage areas, reflection areas , Less color via paint, more colour via different materials Moving from Informal to formal teaching mindsetsSome examples along their features and inferences: Indus International School 1. There are two types of Boarding - Weekday and full time, students are housed according to age and grade 2. Team of medical professional Team - a full time residential doctor along with qualified nursing team 3. Entire range of sporting activities like basketball, football, cricket, badminton, table tennis, swimming, and athletics along with other activities like music, dance, cookery, arts & crafts 4. Full-time counsellors dedicated to ensure the wellbeing of the students in all aspects of life, be it college and career plans or personal challenges, 5. The school campus comprises smart classrooms, activity rooms, fitness centre, art and music studios, libraries, spacious playing and athletic fields, sprawling gardens, playgrounds and a swimming pool to ensure a holistic growth 6. CCTVand security are installed 7. 40 Acres, 1100+ student, 160+ teacher, 1'9 teacher-student ratio, class size is 25 students. Scottish High International School 1. Modern medical infirmary with resident doctor and nurses. Fully-equipped with AED, ECG machine, Nebulisers, Inhalers, Ambo Bags, Oxygen Cylinders, and Dental Chair/ availability of Emergency Medicines at all times Exclusive 1:12 teacher-student ratio 3. More than 300 Admin Professionals & Academic staff along with 250 housekeeping, security, drivers & conductors 4, Italso has an auditorium, five audio-visual rooms and a multi-purpose hall for hosting expert talks and inter-intre school activities for its students and staff alike for a holistic development 5. The teaching is supported by updated technology and use of smart boards, LCD projectors, and computers with latest software for teaching purposes. 6. Integrated Department for children with special needs