The Vision Behind Founding The School

By Lissa C. on Monday, 28 August , 2006 - 2:25 pm

“I always wanted to create a school where children are happy”
- Pascal Chazot, Head of School, MGIS -

Mahatma Gandhi International School is a unique pedagogical project where experiential learning is linked with formal training through project work. Education for us here goes beyond the realms of academics, it encompasses the holistic development of our children.

We have tried to create a community of learners who are open to the world and are receptive to its international diversity. We believe that diversity makes for a colourful and tremendously enriching learning experience and for this reason our student body is intentionally diverse. The intercultural awareness and appreciation that follows, enables a better understanding of oneself through the acknowledgement and respect of the “other”.

We have fought time and again to build this community, where the integrity of each human being coming from different cultures, countries, socio-economic situations, linguistic backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups?is recognised and appreciated; where each one has rights and more importantly the right to claim these rights. This freedom “to be” and “to express” reminds us of our responsibilities and helps us make responsible choices that don?t infringe upon the freedom of others.

OUR PEDAGOGY
We learn with an active pedagogy that respects the holistic nature of the learner (mind-body-speech) as well as the holistic nature of knowledge (multidisciplinary approach). This is realized through yearlong projects that explore several subjects while developing skills and understanding adapted to international reality.

Our uniqueness and excellence comes from our relentless commitment
to innovative pedagogical research and training.
- Benjamin Mailian, CAS Coordinator, MGIS -

Category: MGIS Insight, Research

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