Being bilingual is a skill that is highly valued in today's workplace and society. Being well-versed in two languages not only widens the career prospects but also broadens the thinking capacity and the knowledge-base of the individuals.
As the globalisation is leading the world to shrink smaller and the cross-cultural interactions are defining...
Singapore is renowned for its education system. The nation is home to many private and public schools. Public schools are overseen by the Ministry of Education where seats are limited for foreign students. Most children of expats attend private international schools.
If you are relocating to Singapore and wondering how to provide the best...
Learning in the 21st century must reach beyond traditional classroom walls to prepare students for participation in the ever-evolving global economy. The GIIS SMART Campus incorporates the latest in pedagogical best practices. Small Learning Communities support student-centered learning with an emphasis on building meaningful relationships....
Preparing students to cope up with the rapidly changing 21st century world is an integral part of a quality education system. The digital natives of today need to be equipped with a number of futuristic skills so that they are empowered to the handle the growing demands of next generation jobs that require innovative thinking and a strong base...
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, the school has a strong mechanism in place that grooms the graduating students for joining prestigious universities and...
The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) is an internationally recognised K-12 curriculum that has been preparing young people for admittance to universities around the world for over 50 years, and Global Indian International Schools (GIIS), Singapore, has been prominently recognised as an education leader, awarding CBSE...
International curricula are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for students and parents as the education is evolving from being local to international. Futuristic schools are offering international curricula as they aim to nurture students as global citizens.
I recently got the opportunity to host one of the podcasts where I had to interview Ms Divya Prasad, the student counsellor at GIIS SMART Campus, on exam stress. Although I had listened to podcasts before, the idea of hosting a podcast made me nervous.
Podcasts are an initiative by my school to give students a platform to explore their skills...
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.
A small crew works behind the scenes to ensure everything is in place before showtime; then, the cameras roll. A student takes on the role of the news anchor, narrating events that have recently taken place within the school community, whilst another set of students produce a commercial to showcase their marketing skills. Sketches like this...
