Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai H. Ambani
(28.12.1932 - 06.07.2002)

"The actions of a great man provide inspiration to others.
Whatever he does becomes a standard for them to follow."
The Bhagavad-Gita

Shri Dhirubhai Ambani
epitomised the pioneering spirit of man.
His exceptional leadership qualities, dynamism,
courage of conviction and unwavering commitment to excellence
continues to guide and inspire us.

Shri Dhirubhai Ambani,
the great visionary,
will always be an exemplary role model for us
and for all who
aspire to achieve the impossible
and strive to transform their dreams into reality.

From the Chairperson
"Nothing is more rewarding than the opportunity to shape the minds and lives of young children."
                                                                                                                                    Nita M. Ambani
We set out on an exhilarating journey in the year 2003, with the goal of providing children a unique learning experience, to create an environment that enables them to enjoy the learning process and bring out their full potential; that prepares them to work independently and as part of a team; that inspires them to be lifelong learners; that empowers them to engage with the forces of change and grow as responsible citizens and good human beings. In April, 2008, our school has completed five years of this pioneering journey, exemplifying our earnest endeavour to help our children develop an all-round personality.

We pass on to every child in the school the noble aspirations which inspired us to start this school. We, at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, ardently believe that children should be encouraged to aim high and guided to do their best in everything they do. This, in essence, is the school's motto: 'Dare to Dream … Learn to Excel'.

With the aim of offering a blend of nationally and internationally acclaimed educational opportunities ranging from classes LKG to 12, our school prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) examinations, and is also a member of the Cambridge International Primary Programme.

Our goal is to equip children to think and act critically and to be creative in their responses. At the same time, we like them to be aware of their history and be appreciative of the traditions of our civilization. We encourage them to be aware of alternative views of the world and be perceptive and supportive of the world around them. Thus, we synthesize internationally acclaimed pedagogical practices with India's rich educational and cultural heritage.

Beyond a single-minded pursuit of academic excellence, we focus on children's all-round development. We see academic excellence as an outcome of what we do every day here. We believe that education should enable children to develop a wholesome personality. While focusing on their areas of interest, it should also offer them the opportunity to explore a wider horizon and empower them to deal successfully with turbulence of the rapidly changing times. Education should infuse in them qualities of diligence and practicality to enable them to effectively apply to the real-life situations what they learn.

All activities within the classroom or outside aim at nurturing creativity; fostering observation, inquiry and critical reflection; building confidence and self-esteem; shaping character and inculcating abiding values of tolerance and compassion; and appreciating diversity and internationalism.

A school is known for what its students achieve. The first four batches of our IB Diploma students have done exceptionally well in the board examinations, averaging 36 points. Candidates have gained admissions to prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, U Penn-Wharton, Oxford, Cambridge and the London School of Economics, to name a few. They have received full scholarships at Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Princeton, among others. Students have also gained admissions to universities in Singapore, Hong Kong and Germany, as well as in India. Our students from the Class of 2008 have earned admission offers from 18 of the world's top 25 universities (World University Ranking by the 'Times Higher Education Supplement').

The first three batches of our IGCSE and ICSE students also earned superb results. In the IGCSE Class of 2008, 45% of all grades achieved were A*s (95% or better); and 85% were A's (85 to 94%) and above; two-third of our ICSE Class of 2008 scored above 90%.

The Dhirubhai Ambani International School Model United Nations (DAIMUN) plays a key role in fostering students' leadership potential and commitment to civic engagement. In 2006, our school received affiliation to The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) which marks a significant achievement for us, being the only school from India and the whole of South Asia to achieve this honor.

Education is about recognizing the needs of humanity. Children must grow up with a sense of care and concern for society and the environment. Therefore, the school encourages a wide spectrum of activities including service to the community through the Creativity, Action and Service Programme and the Socially Useful Productive Work Programme. In 2007, we celebrated our Annual Day as 'The Great Indian Mela', a musical event to celebrate India's 60 years of Independence, as well as a fete to raise funds for the many NGOs that our students support and work with. Through this fun-filled event they served a great cause - a significant amount was collected and donated to the NGOs, in addition to the sales these NGOs made at the event by selling their products. This spirit of caring is resonated in the school's institutional efforts to facilitate the education of children in slum areas through the "Dhirubhai Ambani International School Akanksha Centre".

In 2008, the school earned Regional Membership of 'Round Square' - a global organization that aims to develop every student as a whole person, founded on international understanding, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership, and service. This year our school also received Regular Membership of the Council of International Schools (CIS), which marks another milestone in our efforts to deliver the highest standards in education and continually improve the outcome of student learning.

In keeping with our philosophy of providing opportunities for the overall development of children, in 2008 we have launched the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Study & Activity Center at Matheran. Set in a lush green 18-acre campus, with sports, recreation and study facilities, it serves as a base for outdoor pursuits for our children and faculty, and for engaging with neighboring villages in their development.

Parents aspire to provide the best of education for their children: a firm foundation in knowledge and skills and enduring values. Parents are therefore integral to the realization of our goals for students. A continuous, creative partnership amongst parents, teachers and the school staff is the source of the impressive strides made by the school in so short a time.

This year is very special for us as it marks the 75th Birth Anniversary of Shri Dhirubhai Ambani - whose life and achievements continue to inspire us. We rededicate ourselves to his magnificent vision and indomitable spirit, as we step on to the next phase of the school's quest for excellence.

Our students' accomplishments and our ability to attract teachers who have extensive experience in national and international curricula is a testimony to our belief in and practice of merit. Parents' overwhelming trust in what we do has always been a great inspiration. As our school continues to define new benchmarks to make a difference in the lives of our children, and through them, to make the world a better place for everyone, we look forward to building on this excellence.

We welcome you to Dhirubhai Ambani International School, to a world of learning in enjoyable ways, to a world where every child is challenged to grow to his or her full potential.

Nita M. Ambani

Fast Facts

Is named after Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Industries Limited;

A modern, state-of-the-art LKG-12 school that offers the finest facilities for well-rounded education, growth and development of children

Seven-storeyed campus, housing 1,30,000 square feet with the latest of learning infrastructure;

Location: Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India;

Began academic sessions in March 2003;

Provides equal educational opportunity, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, caste or community;

Prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) examinations, and is also a member of the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP);

Our students participate in the International Award for Young People (IAYP) which is an organization that focuses on encouraging overall development of young adults by challenging them in four sections - physical recreation, skills, service and expeditions;

Our students have won prizes at competitions at the international level like those organized by NASA and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair;

The school provides several opportunities for our students to engage with a variety of social causes. They work with a number of NGOs including Advitya, Akanksha, CCDT, Magic Bus, Muktangan, Pratham, Pukar, and Amnesty. At an institutional level, the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Akanksha Center supports the education of children from slum areas;

Since 2008, our school is a Regular Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). This recognition marks yet another milestone in the school's steadfast commitment to quality improvement and student outcomes.

Is inspired by the vision of making learning a meaningful and sustainable experience where the child learns in an environment of joy and motivation;

Seeks to develop the creative potential of children, shaping them to be critical thinkers who appreciate cultural diversity and have a global outlook;

Synthesizes internationally acclaimed educational practices with India's rich educational and cultural heritage;

Current enrolment is over 1000;

 The faculty members have extensive experience in national and international curricula, in schools worldwide and in India; at present, the school has about 170 teachers and administrative staff;

The first four batches of our IB Diploma students (the Class of 2005, the Class of 2006, the Class of 2007 and the Class of 2008) have done exceptionally well in the board examinations, averaging 36 points. Normally, an average of 30-32 points is considered to be very good for any good IB World School. Of the 88 students of the Class of 2008, 24 students earned 40 (out of 45) points or above; four students obtained 44 points. 46 students achieved scores of 36 or above;

Our IB candidates have gained admissions to prestigious universities in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, U Penn-Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Northwestern, Brown, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, New York University-Stern, Swarthmore, Wellesley, University of California-Los Angeles, Duke, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Warwick, the London School of Economics, McGill, University of Chicago, Parsons, University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne, among others. Students have also gained admissions to universities in Singapore, Hong Kong and Germany, as well as in India;

Our students from the class of 2008 have earned admission offers from 18 of the world's top 25 universities (World University Ranking by the 'Times Higher Education Supplement');

Our students have received full scholarships at universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, the University of Southern California, Brown, and Georgetown. Many universities have also offered partial scholarships;

The first three batches of our ICSE and IGCSE students also earned superb results;

The first batch of our ICSE students (the Class of 2006) achieved an average score of 87% and one-third of them scored above 90%; the second batch of our ICSE students (the Class of 2007) achieved an average score of 88%, with 66% of them scoring above 85% and the topper scoring 96.43%; the third batch of our ICSE students (the Class of 2008) achieved an average score of 91.15%, with two-third of them scoring above 90% and the topper scoring 97.43%;

In the first batch of our IGCSE candidates (the Class of 2006), 81.4% of all grades achieved were A or A*; in the second batch of our IGCSE students (the Class of 2007), 84% of all grades were A or A*; in the third batch of our IGCSE students (the Class of 2008), 45% of all grades achieved were A*s against a world average of 7%; and 40% were A's against a world average of 18% - thus, 85% of all grades achieved by our students were A or A*; both in 2006 and 2007, one of our students had been adjudged the best IGCSE student in South Asia;

In 2006, our school received affiliation to THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations), a remarkable milestone as ours is the only school from India and the whole of South Asia to achieve this honor; the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Model United Nations (DAIMUN) serves as a major platform for students in fostering leadership attributes and democratic practices;

In 2008, the school earned Regional Membership of 'Round Square' - a global organization that aims to develop every student as a whole person. The criteria for membership include a strong commitment to participate in the six pillars that form the foundation of 'Round Square' - international understanding, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership, and service;

 In 2008, the school has launched the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Study & Activity Center at Matheran. Set up on a lush green, sprawling 18 acre campus, the center has sports, recreation and study facilities, as well as serves as a base for outdoor pursuits for our children.

Career
Invites applications from IB/IGCSE Teachers of: Chemistry

Since its launch in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani International School has emerged as a centre of excellence, with outstanding achievements and all-round development of its students. An LKG-12 school, the senior international curriculum prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Examinations. These constitute exceptionally strong programmes, firmly rooted in an Indian context.

The school has a faculty team with experience in schools worldwide and in India. Current enrolment is over 1000. Our IB Diploma students have done exceptionally well, averaging 36 points, and have earned excellent placements at universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and India. The first three batches of our IGCSE have also achieved superb results.

Minimum three years appropriate experience required. Appointments will be for July 2009, possibly some earlier.

We invite you to e-mail your CV, with names and contact details of referees, and a letter of application to: [email protected] by 15th January. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in London (first week of February), provided they are available there - or in Mumbai.

Qualified teachers will also be offered a highly competitive compensation package.
Invites applications from School Counsellor (Psychologist)

The School Counsellor (Psychologist) is employed to apply his/her psychological and educational expertise to assist students, parents, and teachers to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for students.

PREREQUISITES:

* Master's degree in Psychology (Educational, Clinical, or Counselling) from a recognized university.

* Practicing and registered psychologist for minimum 3-5 years.

* Proficient in undertaking cognitive, aptitude and other psychological assessments in the school context.

* Must be empathetic and able to offer educational, pastoral and personal counselling to students and their families, K-12

* Proactive and preventative approaches in his/her work.

* Capacity to liaise with learning support staff on a regular basis.

Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Bandra-Kurla Complex
Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400098
Tel: 022 - 40617000 / 7001
Fax: 022 - 40617099
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.da-is.org

For admissions, please email your queries to [email protected]