--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School | Academic Excellence (2) description: Academic Excellence | (2) --- [![giis-logo](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png?width=2146&height=1035&name=GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png "giis-logo")](http://www.globalindianschool.org) # Global Indian International School Blog ## [Urbanisation and Child Development](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/urbanisation-and-child-developement) October 4, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/A59A3066.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/urbanisation-and-child-developement) [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/urbanisation-and-child-developement) ## [PROMISE V2 – A Robust Tool to Measure & Monitor School's Performance](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/promise-v2-a-robust-tool-to-measure-monitor-organisational-performance) August 27, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/PROMISE.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/promise-v2-a-robust-tool-to-measure-monitor-organisational-performance) In its twenty years of existence, Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has not spared any effort in maintaining highest standard in all aspects of education at schools that are part of the foundation. With all the success that GSF schools have achieved, let’s take a deep dive into one of the very effective quality management tools that the organisation... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/promise-v2-a-robust-tool-to-measure-monitor-organisational-performance) ## [GIIS Dubai: A School that teaches much more than subjects - LIFE](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-dubai-a-school-that-teaches-much-more-than-subjects-life) August 6, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/A59A8919.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-dubai-a-school-that-teaches-much-more-than-subjects-life) [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-dubai-a-school-that-teaches-much-more-than-subjects-life) ## [CBSE at GIIS - a long history of excellence](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/cbse-at-giis-a-long-history-of-excellence) October 19, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/CBSE%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/cbse-at-giis-a-long-history-of-excellence) GIIS is on the world radar for producing exceptionally brilliant CBSE students who have made a mark in universities and job arenas around the world. With 18 years of rich experience in [offering the CBSE curriculum](https://sg.globalindianschool.org/home/learn/curricula/central-board-of-secondary-education-cbse), the school has a strong mechanism in place that grooms the graduating students for joining prestigious universities and sought-after... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/cbse-at-giis-a-long-history-of-excellence) ## [How is Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme different from another curriculum?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-is-cambridge-lower-secondary-programme-different-from-another-curriculum) September 10, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/clsp.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-is-cambridge-lower-secondary-programme-different-from-another-curriculum) As children finish their primary education, parents are often confronted with the decision of choosing a suitable middle year’s curriculum that can serve as a preparatory course for their higher studies in future. Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP), is a sought-after lower secondary curriculum at GIIS that gives a great head start to the... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-is-cambridge-lower-secondary-programme-different-from-another-curriculum) ## [IB Theory of Knowledge: What it is and how it leads to critical thinking?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-ibdps-theory-of-knowledge-makes-students-thinkers-and-knowledgeable) August 9, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS%20Classrooms%2089.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-ibdps-theory-of-knowledge-makes-students-thinkers-and-knowledgeable) Of the two subjects that make IB Diploma Programme stand out as a sought after curriculum is Theory of Knowledge (TOK). The subject, like Extended Essay, is mandatory for all students, and if executed well by them, can go a long way in giving students a strong chance of achieving a high score.  [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-ibdps-theory-of-knowledge-makes-students-thinkers-and-knowledgeable) ## [Generation Z needs technology in their education](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/technology-oriented-schools-a-must-for-generation-z-0) June 15, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS%20Classrooms%2054-1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/technology-oriented-schools-a-must-for-generation-z-0) Most of the present primary and secondary schools are catering to Generation Z, or post-millennials. Any progressive school will agree that confining Gen Z to regimented classroom and chalk-and-talk teaching will lead to futile learning. To keep up with the present generation’s learning style, schools have to leverage on technology. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/technology-oriented-schools-a-must-for-generation-z-0) ## [5 Ways GIIS Embraces ‘Learning by Doing’ Approach](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) April 11, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/STITCH00028.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) Experiential Learning or 'Learning through reflection on doing' is being argued by experts as a path forward for students who wish to be all-rounders and apply the acquired knowledge in real-life situations. A school that aims to balance academic excellence with holistic development, GIIS uses a very practical and hands-on approach to education. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) ## [Engineering as a career has wide range of choices](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) March 4, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_DAY01_2018-07-02-09-44-04.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) Engineering has contributed to the development of civilisation in many ways. Right from the invention of the wheel, engineers have improved human way of life and helped make the world a much more comfortable, safe place. The constant need for betterment of life led to engineering branching our into various discipline within itself, and now... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) ## [Why Children Should Learn Multiple Languages](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-children-should-learn-multiple-languages) January 23, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/communication%20skills.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-children-should-learn-multiple-languages) Having the ability to speak multiple languages is an asset in the workplace and the community. Fluency in two or more languages expands one's career opportunities, especially in fields such as government and technology. Bilingual employees are in a prime position to accept assignments that require international travel or communicating with... 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