Frequently Asked Questions

In a nutshell - we teach students how to think, not just what to think. To elaborate further, we believe in holistic education, which has two meanings for us. Firstly, it is about the development of the child as a whole, where the school becomes a place, not just for academic learning, but also for emotional, physical, and social growth. Secondly, it acknowledges that all learning, thinking and knowledge is interconnected in countless ways; and to further that, the role of the school will be to create and enable an experiential and creative framework for its students to explore and make further connections.

The education will be transdisciplinary, meaning that the traditional disciplines and subjects of knowledge such as Science, Languages, Mathematics and Humanities are brought together and integrated as a total learning experience. Teachers collaborate together and create units which bring in all or some of the disciplines, and also explore concepts, themes and multiple perspectives. This leads to deeper and more critical understanding.

The core values of the school are: open-mindedness, compassion, honesty, self-discipline, perseverance, teamwork, respect, and diversity.

Yes, the school will be co-ed, with students of all genders.

Diversity is one of our core values at RPGIS. RPGIS ensures openness, celebrates diversity and creates a multicultural learning community. Our faculty and staff members represent diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. We are very aware that multicultural awareness helps prepare students to thrive in an exponentially diverse world. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds, religions, nationalities and thought processes. Being one of the few international schools in the city, it will attract students from different backgrounds. The school will further promote diversity by engaging with different cultural groups, extensive community service and celebrating different cultures.

On average, each section will have 20 students to allow for personalized learning. Small class sizes will ensure that every child gets the individual attention they need, and that the learning is catered to their specific needs. On average, our teacher student ratio will be 1:8.

The academic year will be approximately from mid-July to end-May. The next academic session will start in July 2023.

Nursery, Junior KG, Senior KG, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

All faculty at RPGIS have been recruited after a rigorous process of selection through interviews, tasks, and reference checks. Only those with the appropriate qualifications, experience, and professional knowledge and skills are appointed. Our faculty comes from leading international schools - local, national and international.

Yes, the school is a disabled-friendly campus. We have ramps and lifts so that all parts of the school are accessible, as well as handicapped toilets on each floor.

yes-play is an important part of a child’s development. The school has both indoor and outdoor play facilities. There is an outdoor rooftop field that will consist of a swimming pool, practice pitches for cricket and an open green field which can be used to play sports such as mini-football and lawn tennis. There is also an indoor sports hall for badminton, basketball, volleyball, and table-tennis. There is also a squash court and a studio for yoga & mixed-martial arts. We also have a rock climbing wall.

The school also has many smaller outdoor play areas at the ground level, including a sand pit, an outdoor play area for younger kids, a kitchen garden for students to learn how to grow their own vegetables, etc. The school also has a 100-metre running track. Moreover, as we launch higher grades, students will have access to additional sports facilities near our campus for specialized and competitive sports.

For younger kids (Nursery till Grade 1), to adapt better to school life, we require children to get their meals from home. From Grade 2 onwards, the school will provide meals (snack and lunch) for students. Our focus will always be on serving a healthy, nutritious and balanced meal to our students. Food will be prepared by a high-quality caterer, who will be monitored regularly by the management. In addition, there will also be a tuck-shop/canteen available for children.

For Pre-Primary students, the school day will be approximately from 8.30AM to 12.30Pm. For Primary students, the school day will start approximately at 8.20AM and end at 2.40PM

Yes, at RPGIS we believe in having a uniform as it creates a sense of equality, discipline and uniformity amongst the student body. We will be having a school uniform & separate PE uniforms. The uniforms will be comfortable and of contemporary design. It will be different for girls and boys and will take seasons and weather into consideration.

We are committed to safeguarding and maintaining the safety and well-being of our children. RPGIS has modern security and verification systems, coupled with CCTV cameras installed at different areas of the campus for added precaution.

Yes, applicants from all education systems, nationalities and backgrounds are considered.

Yes, applications from internationally mobile families are considered for all year groups. RPGIS promotes diversity and will endeavour to have students from diverse backgrounds.

The admissions process is outlined on our website on https://rpgis.in/admission-process/

Once submitted no alterations/changes will be allowed on the Admissions Application Form.

The age criteria (as listed on the website) will be adhered to for Admissions. For students who are already studying in another school and are applying to RPGIS for academic year 2023-2024, the school may consider relaxing the age criteria (on a case-to-case basis) in order to ensure there is continuity in their academics, so that they don't unnecessarily skip a year. However, the school reserves the right to place an applicant in the year it deems appropriate.

We advise you to avoid such a situation as it affects the entire process. However, if the situation is totally unavoidable, you may submit a request at admissions@rpgis.in. Please make your request well in advance of the scheduled date.

We strongly believe that both parents play a significant role in the growth of a child. Hence it is recommended that both parents be present at the time of the interaction. In case it is not possible, then please inform us in advance via email on admissions@rpgis.in. The above is not applicable in case of single parent/divorced parent/guardian.

If your child gets selected, you will receive an email with an Offer of Admission on your registered primary Email ID. You will have to complete any formalities outlined in that email to confirm your child’s admission.

It is advised that you write an email to the school at admissions@rpgis.in mentioning your Application Registration Number, name of applicant, names of parents, and the grade applied for.

Our campus is currently under construction, and will be ready in early 2023, well before classes start in July 2023. For the meanwhile, we have created a virtual walkthrough of our campus.

The Programmes the school will offer are the de-facto choice for all international schools. They are also the programmes of choice for many top universities. The curriculum will focus on holistic and transdisciplinary learning and inquiry and project-based learning. It will help develop skills, flexibility and knowledge which are required in the modern world, with a strong foundation of knowledge. The curriculum will allow students to develop creative and critical thinking, a passion for inquiry and exploration and a love of lifetime learning. Beyond this, an international curriculum exposes students to diverse cultures and helps them to become global citizens.

The primary programme that the school will offer is the world’s most successful and widespread transdisciplinary curriculum framework, and is based on the principle that students learn best when they are encouraged to approach knowledge and understanding as holistic, connected and integrated. At the primary level, all the major disciplines will be taught. Subjects will include mathematics, english, foreign Languages, Hindi/Bengali, science, social sciences & humanities, design and technology, performing and visual arts and sports.

Our faculty will help your child in transitioning to the international curriculum. They will ensure that your child has the time, support and personal attention to adapt to it. The international curriculum does not place emphasis on rote learning, which helps in making the transition.

The International curriculum is committed to making sure that students meet and exceed local or national standards. The international curriculum will have strong academic rigor, a keen practical sense, and be rooted in strong indian values.

There will be tests and exams but there will also be many other forms of assessments. Academic progress may also be gauged through tasks, projects, conversations, observations, and much else. These kinds of assessments will predominate in the early years and testing will dominate more in the later years.

All classes are conducted in English as the medium of instruction. Hindi & Bengali will be offered as second languages. RPGIS would additionally offer modern foreign languages such as French & Spanish.