The thematic curriculum for pre – school, grades Nursery to Kindergarten – 2; draws on neuroscientific research, on how the brain learns naturally and which learning experiences are relevant at a particular age and stage in life.
Developmental Appropriateness, Brain Compatible Learning and the theory of Multiple Intelligence guide the creatively designed curriculum for preschoolers to ensure learning for all the children, while retaining the uniqueness in each child.
The Curriculum for grades 1 – 4 is thoughtfully planned to ensure that each child at school enjoys these years in learning, discovery and creative engagement. Research on how the brain learns best, developmental appropriateness and the theory of Multiple Intelligences have guided the planned curriculum.
Learning Environment is an affirmative and enabling one. Bright airy learning spaces, creative learning centres, comfortable reading nooks, integrated laboratories, ICT laboratories, exciting and interactive display boards, break out and break free zones and so on create an environment that catalyses learning.
Assessment is continuous and comprehensive. The progress of each child is shared through detailed report books along with a portfolio of documented work making learning visible to all.
All these thoughtful processes ensure the fulfilment of our ultimate goal of teaching in a way that all students learn.
At Birla Open Minds International School, we emphasise on providing an inspiring school environment that enables a shift from rote methods to a learning beyond textbooks.
The curriculum aims to provide experiences and opportunities for students to think differently, analyse and evaluate independently and foster a place where we can soften subject boundaries and connect knowledge to life outside the school.
The Middle School Curriculum at Birla Open Minds though unique, merges seamlessly with the ICSE/CBSE/IB/IGCSE boards.
The co-scholastic areas of the middle school gives the students the opportunity to express themselves - such as arts, drama, music, various individual and team sports and community service projects. Life Skills and Physical Education and Outbound Programmes are also an integral part of the middle and high school curriculum.
The approach of the middle school using experiential and student centric methodologies continues in the High School years. The transition is smooth and allows the students to prepare for the school leaving certificate examinations.
At the High School stage, the school offers a variety of options to the students. The students can opt for the Indian boards such as the CBSE, CISCE or for International Curriculum.
This allows the students to educate themselves in the best Boards of the country as per their choice and interest. This also allows them to have the flexibility towards building an overseas career as well.