india first foundation school's e - brochure

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Spread over 20 acres,Just 90 minutes rom Mumbai & Pune


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IFFS Vision & PhilosophyVisionQuest or humanness in human beings

Mission

To emerge as a role model in holistic, value based and exploratory learning campusin the world.

PhilosophyIFFS philosophy is to go beyond conventional education and develop studentsinto well rounded individuals, inculcate in them values o integrity and ability todistinguish the appropriate rom the inappropriate. All o this we aim to provide in aconducive, creative and a secure environment.Well inormed, value driven and culturally sensitive individuals orm the buildingblocks o a good society. It is our endeavour at IFFS to contribute to the developmento such a society.


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To achieve the mission o providing a complete and holisticeducation, we incorporate the wisdom o 5Cs in our day to daypractices. Childrens attitude are developed towards the same.

CuriosityInculcating and encouraging the spirit o inquiry to acquire newknowledge with passion

CompetenceHelping students recognize their core skills and competencies with

state- o- the- art tools, techniques and knowledge

CommunicationEncouraging students to communicate and express while nurturingsel-discipline and sel condence

CompassionInculcating a sense o care and share, with humility, interculturalunderstanding and mutual respect

ConvictionFostering leadership qualities and value judgment.

The 5 Cs Approach


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IFFS unique STAR (S-Synthesis, T-Thinking, A-Analysis, R-Reasoning)curriculumdesigned on the principles o Blooms taxonomy and HowardGardners multiple intelligences is taught through a single text book writtenin simple language. The units, themes and chapters are designed tomotivate, acilitate and consolidate learning which is kept entirely learner-

centric.

Exposure to the world o science and technology through interactivesessions with eminent practitioners and experts is ensured through ourOutreach programmes. We believe these will enhance the students abilityto make inormed choices.


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Discovery Science Centre nurtures the spirit o enquiry in childrenproviding opportunities to explore and innovate. It plays a crucialrole in recognizing scientic temper in children and provides anencouraging platorm or experimentation in energy conservation,improving ecology, health& hygiene, ood & nutrition, management,crop production and so on.

Thematic Learning enables assimilation o dierent academic conceptsintegrating data and thoughts on various aspects o a particular theme.

Individualized sessions and specialized strategies help learners identiyand adopt convenient methods to manage their learning. Our remedialclassesare ounded on our belie in the uniqueness o individuals.

At IFFS, learning happens in an interactive environment that is conduciveor participativeandexperiential learning


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At IFFS, we believe in cultivating empathy by sensitizing students to theconditions o the underprivileged and providing opportunity to oercommunity service. We believe that a rst-hand experience whileworking or the underprivileged also develops leadership qualities.Actively participating in village development, helping neighbouringarmers, working in ashrams and homes or the underprivilegedand assisting school doctors during their rounds in villages are a ewpossibilities in this endeavour.

Field trips oster experiential learning with plenty o opportunities toobserve, interact, learn and assimilate. Short trips to a arm/ actory inthe vicinity and longer ones to a place o historic interest in a dierentstate/ region are annual events that supplement classroom learning.

By bringing hands-on experience in art & cra, exposure to our ownartistic and cultural heritage as also the latest technology and personalinteraction with experts in the eld, IFFS hopes to inspire and nurtureartistic temperament and skills.


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It is our conviction that music develops sensitivity in people and ishence a compulsory activity at IFFS. Students get exposed to all ormso music and also exponents in each orm and are sensitized to theuniversal appeal o music.

We promote healthy bodies to create healthy minds through active

sporting experience. A host o indoor and outdoor games can beplayed on campus. Indoor games can also be played in the sportsclub house.

Our Inrastructure supports:

Badminton Squash TableTennis Chess Carromboard Football Cricket Basketball LawnTennis


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At IFFS, students develop a sense o ownership or their learning. Toinculcate this habit, every classroom and laboratory has interactivewalls. Yes! Every classroom and laboratory has creative installations that

include 3D displays, working models, collages and multimedia exhibitswhich help students explore beyond classroom learning and textbooksin an interactive manner. These also help students discover their owninterest in a specic eld o knowledge and develop their thinking skills.

A week-long programme and the rst o its type among residentialschools o the world, Anubhuti acilitates students spending qualitytime with their grandparents, in campus, sharing stories poems andmusic, thereby strengthening amilial bonds.

Showcasing eminent personalities o the world and their contributionsserves not only as a visual library but also a source o inspiration to thestudents to aspire to emulate the all-time greats. The schools speciallydesigned Hall o Fame is an interactive visual encyclopedia o modernworlds Who is Who.

Multiculturalism has a vibrant presence at IFFS, where studentsacknowledge and appreciate their national and cultural identitybeore they become global citizens. Global Village oers a platormor students to showcase their talents. The amphitheatre with a seating

capacity o 500 stages in-house and guest perormances round theyear to enrich students skills and experience diversity.

Respect or mother earth is imbibed at IFFS through arming activities.Students get hands-on experience in cultivating ruits and vegetables.Direct contact with nature and a sense o ownership or the little patcheso the land they work on creates a pride and develops environmentalawareness.


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INFRASTRUCTURE

The Academic Block, Nalanda, comprising classrooms, science labs,administrative oce etc., with a central atrium and named aferthe historic university is a 3 storied state-otheart eco-riendly and

aesthetically appealing structure where history blends with technology.The artiacts displayed in the niches not only create aesthetic appealbut also inspire a sense o wonder and respect or human achievement.

Residential Facilities

Disney, the Childrens Hostel, creates the warmth and vibrancy oa home with cosy bunk beds, spacious study rooms equipped withcomputers. A recreation centre complete with TV, music system, indoorgames add to the appeal and wholesome entertainment.

Lincoln House, the campus guest house accommodates visitors andgrandparents who spend a week with their grandchildren as part othe Anubhuti programme.


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Other acilities

Our saety and security policy is a ne balance o human and electronic

surveillance, which accords utmost saety to every resident o thecampus while at the same time providing adequate privacy.

Dhanvantri is the campus medical centre meant or the children andthe sta o the schools. Its salient eatures:

Open24x7 Qualiedandexperiencedresidentmedicalocersandnurses Routinehealthchecks Ambulanceonpremises24x7foremergencies Panelofspecialists Tie-upwithleadingspecialityhospitalnearby

ICT Intervention

At IFFS cutting edge technology augments the un element in learningwith an enriching experience. Our multimedia classrooms are completewith motorised screens, LCD projectors and professional graphictablets which not only provide audio visual teaching aid to the teacherin the classroom but also develop presentation and animation skills instudents.


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ADMISSIONS

Welcome to India First Foundation School!

Follow these simple steps or a wholesome education to yourprecious child at IFFS:

Fill the Enquiry Form.

Admission Counsellor will arrange an appointment with you, or one toone counselling session and a complete school tour.

ProcuretheAdmissionKitbypayingafeeof1000/-(non-refundable)

Complete all the medical ormalities.

Submit the completed application orm with necessary documentsand proo o payment o registration ee.

On receiving conrmation o admission, pay the enrolment ee.

Receipt o payment by the school oce and acknowledgement opayment by way o a hard copy receipt signies completion o theprocess o admission.

ScholarshipsIFFS provides scholarships to meritorious candidates seeking admissionto the school, based on entrance test and personal interview.


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CONTACT US

India First Foundation School

NearKadav,KarjatMurbadRoad,Karjat,District Raigad, Maharashtra, India.

Phone:9892180808/9892530303/9619561212SMS:IFFSto567678

Admin Ofce608,MarathonMax,GMLR,NearNirmalLifestyle,Mulund(W),Mumbai400080,Maharashtra, India.

Website: www.ifschool.in E-mail: [email protected]

How to reach IFFS?Located at Karjat, IndiaFirstFoundationSchool isata convenientdistancefromMumbaiandPune.Itisa90-minutedrivefromMumbaiorPune.ForthosewhocomefromNaviMumbai,itisa60minutejourney.

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