Overview Co-educational, K-12 school Day boarding programme First academic session commences in March 2011 Admissions open in October 2010 First year intake: Montessori and Grades 1-7 Affiliated to CIE and CISCE (affiliation process ongoing) Sprawling 20-acre campus Located at Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata 15 kms from National Library in Alipore

Our Vision To make our students well-rounded and self-dependent individuals, by inculcating in them a passion for life-long learning, compassion and respect for others, and a set of requisite skills and qualities, so that they can make a positive contribution towards society

Mission Statement Akademia International School will provide its students with a holistic education, imparted by caring and dedicated faculty members in a contemporary learning environment, by focusing on developing the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, creative and spiritual potential of every child.

The School Motto “Ingenio et Labore” a Latin phrase meaning ‘by natural ability and hard work’ Students will learn to recognize and respect their natural abilities, and nurture them to reach their maximum potential. By working hard, students will strive to step out of their comfort zone and continuously acquire new knowledge.

Board of Governors The Rt. Revd. P.S.P. Raju – Chairman Prof. Amitava Roy Ms. Ayesha Das Mr. Debaditya Chakrabarti Prof. Krishna Bose Mr. Lalit Bhutoria Ms. Rosita Chrestien

Holistic Learning Model Comprehensive learning programme with an emphasis on continuous learning, both inside and outside the classroom Children encouraged to explore different facets of their personality Individual attention given to every student so that he/she can learn at his/her own pace

Learning Environment Maximum of 30 students in each class Use of digital technology to explain concepts Innovative teaching styles Discussion-based learning and questioning encouraged Focus on national and international issues Emphasis on learning Indian and foreign languages

Academic Curricula Akademia Montessori: 3 year pre-primary programme that prepares students for grade 1 Grades 1-6: in house curriculum designed keeping in mind best practices across national and international programmes Grades 7-12: students given a choice between CIE and CISCE programmes, with the flexibility to switch between them at certain points

CIE and CISCE Programmes Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme: Grades 7-8 Cambridge Checkpoint Tests: Grade 8 Cambridge IGCSE: Grades 9-10 Cambridge AS/A Levels: Grades 11-12 Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) ICSE Examinations: Grades 9-10 ISC Examinations: Grades 11-12

Co-Curricular Programme Students will participate in a variety of activities to develop a complete range of skills and qualities. The programme has five distinct modules: Sports & Games Performing Arts Creative Interests Personality Development Service Initiatives

Faculty Passion for teaching and genuine concern for the student’s well-being Diverse team of educators with vast practical experience Equipped with professional teaching qualifications Will attend training workshops and programmes regularly CIE faculty will be trained by the CIE

Campus Infrastructure Sprawling 20-acre site with lush green landscape Fully air-conditioned buildings Elevators / ramps to make campus handicap friendly Campus divided into four zones Academic Athletic Activity Ancillary

Academic Zone Spacious classrooms (500 sq. ft. each) with internet connectivity, interactive boards and projector screens Suite of laboratories for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Earth Science, Computers and Language Two Libraries with an exhaustive range of academic and non-academic material Montessori section with bright classrooms, outdoor play zone and water play area

Athletic Zone Olympic standard swimming pool with diving facilities Gymnastics Centre Multi-lane jogging track Playing fields: cricket, football, hockey and rugby Courts: badminton, basketball, squash, tennis, volleyball Fitness Centre with Aerobics Room and Gymnasium

Activity Zone Open-air Theatre Suite of rooms for music and dance Art Studios Sculpture Centre

Ancillary Zone 3 Dining Halls Open-air Yoga Centre Auditorium with seating capacity of 1,200 Outdoor plaza for students to socialize and relax Administrative Block

The Akademia Campus

Environmental Commitment Less than 25% of site used for construction of buildings; remaining area left open Maintenance of natural water body adjacent to site Nature Park constructed next to water body Large tracts of land used for block plantation Provision for rainwater harvesting Advanced centralized sewage treatment plant Vermi-compost zone Solar-powered street lighting

Amenities Meals Transport Bookstore Tailor Medical Centre

www.akademia.org.in info@akademia.org.in Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur, P.O. Rasapunja, Kolkata 700 104, India