Schrole is proud to represent some of the very best international schools from around the world. In our School and Group Spotlight series, we’ll take an in-depth look at these schools, detailing their history, ethos, location and of course, benefits, to help you choose the school that best suits you.
Snapshot: Ascend International School
Year founded: 2011 Segregation type: Co-Educational Curriculum: IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP Instructional language: English Alternate instructional language: Hindi Start grade: Nursery End grade: 12
About: Ascend International School
Ascend International School is part of Kasegaon Education Society (KES), a leading educational organisation in India. Established in Maharashtra in 1945 by Shri Rajarambapu Patil, KES was founded by a dedicated group of individuals who were deeply concerned about the lack of educational opportunities for the youth of Maharashtra.
Determined to improve the low literacy rate in the state, KES has established a series of schools, colleges and vocational training institutes over the last 60 years, including Ascend. These educational institutes are comprised of Primary, Middle, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, Arts & Commerce Colleges, Institutes of Technology, Institutes of Business Administration, Vocational Training, Dairy Management, Nursing, Pharmacy and Industrial Training.
Currently, Kasegaon Society runs 46 institutes, employs over 1,100 people and provides education to more than 26,000 students. In their quest to continue to provide quality education to their community, KES established Ascend International School in the Bandra Kurla Complex of Mumbai.
Ethos: Ascend International School
Ascend International School delivers a rigorous and collaborative 21st century education where students discover a lifelong love of learning. Ascend’s innovative program is grounded in contemporary educational research. Through individualised education, Ascend fosters academic excellence and cultivate self-confident, creative, reflective, and analytical thinkers. Ascend students are motivated to act in the selfless tradition of the Indian heart, actively contributing to their expanding global community.
Ascend believes education to be a spiral process by which new information is assimilated with existing knowledge. To that end, Ascend structures classrooms and curricula to generate questions and inspire curious minds. Teachers model and require inquiry based thinking, planning, implementation and reflection as part of every lesson. Through this process, students learn how to investigate topics thoroughly and gain a comprehensive understanding of each subject area.
As students at Ascend learn to innovate, create and evolve beyond their current understandings, it’s crucial that they maintain the core values and rich traditions that are true to the Indian culture Thinking of others before oneself and working to help others succeed are values that are reinforced and demonstrated daily at Ascend.
Facilities: Ascend International School
Ascend International School is housed in a state of the art facility in the Banda Kurla Complex across the waterway from the Bombay University midtown campus. Ascend’s unique educational spaces are cutting edge, open and purposeful, designed to emphasize collaborative work amongst students and reflect the open design and layout of modern architecture.
Facilities include:
Cafeteria
Playground
Multipurpose hall
Pool
Performing arts centre
Library
Location: Ascend International School
Ascend International School is located in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. Living and working in Mumbai as an expat is a truly enriching experience, offering expats city’s vibrant energy, diverse culture, and rich history.
From the bustling markets of Colaba to the serene shores of Marine Drive, Bombay offers a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. As an expat, one can explore a myriad of culinary delights, from street food to fine dining, and immerse oneself in Bollywood’s glamour and art scene.
Benefits: Ascend International School
Flight and Transport: Each academic year, the school provides INR 120,000 for the teacher and INR 60,000 for one dependent for transportation expenses.
Accommodation: Ascend International School extends a comprehensive accommodation package to support its international hires, including a relocation allowance. This encompasses fully furnished housing on campus or in nearby areas like Bandra and Khar.
Dependent Opportunities: Ascend International School offers a tuition benefit wherein one dependent child can receive 100% tuition relief to attend the school for the entire term.
Medical: During the employment term, Ascend International School will provide the Teacher and one Dependent with comprehensive international health insurance, covering medical care in India and abroad, including dental coverage. The School will cover all premiums for the Teacher’s policy and 50% of the annual premium for the dependent’s policy, sourced from an Indian insurance company selected by the School.
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt
Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School
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