Author: VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Who wants to appear for the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)- A Levels?
As admissions to the CIE—A Levels (Class 11th and 12th) for Batch 2015-16 get underway, Shim Mathew, Principal, VIBGYOR High, Goregaon West, answers a few frequently asked questions
What sets the CIE curriculum apart? Does it really helps students to apply to colleges abroad study in abroad, how to apply for such boards/schools?
In addition to the flexibility that the CIE offers in terms of subjects, our school also has a School Social Responsibility Cell (SCRC) that facilitates interaction with the community and 100 hours of community service over two years that is certified by an NGO. This visibility in terms of returning to the community facilitates admission to colleges abroad.
In addition to the flexibility that the CIE offers in terms of subjects, our school also has a School Social Responsibility Cell (SCRC) that facilitates interaction with the community and 100 hours of community service over two years that is certified by an NGO. This visibility in terms of returning to the community facilitates admission to colleges abroad.
What is the eligibility for CIE-A Levels?
Students who have completed Grade 10 in an English-medium school in any board recognised by the Government of India can apply for admission to a school offering CIE-A Levels.
Students who have completed Grade 10 in an English-medium school in any board recognised by the Government of India can apply for admission to a school offering CIE-A Levels.
Students who have completed IGCSE or O-Levels from Cambridge can also progress to the A-Levels.
What are the admission dates?
Admissions will be open till mid-Jun. For special cases we can even extend the deadline upto the 30th of June
Admissions will be open till mid-Jun. For special cases we can even extend the deadline upto the 30th of June
What are the documents required to apply?
The pass certificate of Grade 10, marksheets and leaving certificate are required to apply for admission.
The pass certificate of Grade 10, marksheets and leaving certificate are required to apply for admission.
Before we take a student in, we ask them to take a competency test for the subject the are applying for, just to judge their aptitude as far as the subjects are concerned, as our courses are pretty exhaustive.
What are the cut-off percentages for each stream?
We have no cut-off percentages per se and students are admitted on a first-come first-serve basis. However, a potential student should have secured at least a first class. Interaction with the course co-ordinator and former report cards also count.
We have no cut-off percentages per se and students are admitted on a first-come first-serve basis. However, a potential student should have secured at least a first class. Interaction with the course co-ordinator and former report cards also count.
What are the benefits of the CIE versus the HSC, CBSC, ICSC and the ISC? Why would students switch from other boards to the CIE?
The CIE offers
a) a different teaching/learning style – There is a lot of independent learning involved and the application-based curriculum requires students to be conceptually strong and sharpens their analytical and investigative abilities.
b) a flexible system of assessment – The assessment system features oral tests and listening tests. Exam sheets come from Cambridge and go back to Cambridge.
c) a certificate that is recognised across the world – 30% of our students travel abroad to America, UK or Singapore and the CIE offers an advantage in admissions abroad. Of course you can also choose to pursue a degree in India after your A-levels.
d) varied subjects with no restrictions on combinations mean that you can simultaneously study Maths and Humanities
The CIE offers
a) a different teaching/learning style – There is a lot of independent learning involved and the application-based curriculum requires students to be conceptually strong and sharpens their analytical and investigative abilities.
b) a flexible system of assessment – The assessment system features oral tests and listening tests. Exam sheets come from Cambridge and go back to Cambridge.
c) a certificate that is recognised across the world – 30% of our students travel abroad to America, UK or Singapore and the CIE offers an advantage in admissions abroad. Of course you can also choose to pursue a degree in India after your A-levels.
d) varied subjects with no restrictions on combinations mean that you can simultaneously study Maths and Humanities
How many seats are available at VIBGYOR?
VIBGYOR has room enough for 48 students, 24 in each of its two divisions, with a student:teacher ratio of 10:1.
VIBGYOR has room enough for 48 students, 24 in each of its two divisions, with a student:teacher ratio of 10:1.
Do you give preference to existing students or is admission purely merit based?
While we give preference to our students, about 60% of our students on average come from other boards.
While we give preference to our students, about 60% of our students on average come from other boards.
How much does it cost to CIE? Does this vary across streams—Arts, Science, Humanities?
While costs vary from school to school, depending on whether you choose four or five subjects, a complete A-Level package can cost between 3.5 lakh to 5.5 lakh.
While costs vary from school to school, depending on whether you choose four or five subjects, a complete A-Level package can cost between 3.5 lakh to 5.5 lakh.
Do you have any advice on how students should choose their stream? Does VIBGYOR offer counselling?
1) Know your aptitude/ interest
2) Know the kind of work you want to take up
3) Understand the right subjects to choose
1) Know your aptitude/ interest
2) Know the kind of work you want to take up
3) Understand the right subjects to choose
An academic coordinator talks to the parents and students aplying for admission to A-levels. We also have aptitude tests for students in Grade 10 and career counselling workshops.
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VIBGYOR High receives two prestigious awards at Indian Education Congress 2015
VIBGYOR High honoured with K-12 school chain of the year – west zone and Best sport
empowerment awards
VIBGYOR High group of schools, a leading chain of schools in India has received “K-12 school
chain of the year” in west zone and “Best sport empowerment” awards at the 5th annual Indian
Education Congress 2015, convention held yesterday in New Delhi. These are one of the most
prestigious awards from various other categories that recognize excellence in education sector.
K-12 Education Awards are given to the schools as an expression of gratitude for their
extraordinary contribution in the Indian education sector. K-12 school chain of the year award
aims to recognize a significant contribution by K12 chain of schools that has engraved
exceptional education quality in all its schools by maintaining uniformity in education delivery.
The best sport empowerment award recognizes the schools that have developed opportunities
for sports empowerment with an extensive participation & achievements in sports and other
physical activities.
Upon receiving the awards, Mr. Rustom Kerawalla – Chairman and Managing Director,
VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, “We would like to dedicate this award to our 25000
students, 2500 teachers and 114 sports coaches, who have made this achievement possible with
their dedicated efforts. This award is a source of great pride and encouragement to our
institution that reflects our commitment to create a highest quality driven education institute in
India. We are thankful to the organizers of Indian Education Congress for recognizing and
honouring us.”
Indian Education Congress is the only conference that brings together education industry
veterans and provides a platform to discuss various issues in education sector and bring
attention to most excellent practices and innovations of the industry.
Seven students of VIBGYOR High triumphed in 7th MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship
Seven students of VIBGYOR
High triumphed in 7th MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship
High triumphed in 7th MaRRS Spelling Bee International Championship
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Scholarship of US$222/- won by three
students and US$111/- by four students
along with a trophy and certificate
Scholarship of US$222/- won by three
students and US$111/- by four students
along with a trophy and certificate
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Participation of more than 600 children, from
class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE and Kuwait
Participation of more than 600 children, from
class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE and Kuwait
VIBGYOR High
group of schools is proud to announce its achievers who have successfully made
their presence in the Top 20 winning list of MaRRS Spelling Bee International
Championship. The competition was held at Indian Social Cultural Centre, Abu
Dhabi on 23rd May 2015, which witnessed the participation of more than 600
children, studying in class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE
and Kuwait in the final international round.
group of schools is proud to announce its achievers who have successfully made
their presence in the Top 20 winning list of MaRRS Spelling Bee International
Championship. The competition was held at Indian Social Cultural Centre, Abu
Dhabi on 23rd May 2015, which witnessed the participation of more than 600
children, studying in class 1-12 from various schools spread across India, UAE
and Kuwait in the final international round.
Winning
students, ranking between 4th and 10th received a
scholarships worth US$222/-, while the Budding Stars were rewarded with a
scholarship worth US$111/- along with a Trophy and a Merit certificate. The
winners from VIBGYOR High are as below –
students, ranking between 4th and 10th received a
scholarships worth US$222/-, while the Budding Stars were rewarded with a
scholarship worth US$111/- along with a Trophy and a Merit certificate. The
winners from VIBGYOR High are as below –
Sr. No. |
Student Name |
Centre |
Rank/ Title |
1 |
Nandini Krishnamoorthy |
VIBGYOR High Malad, Mumbai |
4 |
2 |
Shivani Nirgudkar |
5 | |
3 |
Raghav Sangli |
Budding Star | |
4 |
Vansh Tibrewal |
VIBGYOR High Goregaon, Mumbai |
5 |
5 |
Aryan Amit Vora |
Budding Star | |
6 |
Shaurya Vajhula |
VIBGYOR High Haralur, Bangalore |
Budding Star |
7 |
Mekhala Jai Kumar |
VIBGYOR High Marthahalli, Bangalore |
Budding Star |
Ms. Kavita Sahay, Director – Schools &
Academics, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, “I would like to congratulate all
the seven winners for bringing proud moments to our schools. Students and
teachers had put in a lot of hard work for the competition preparation. MaRRS
International Spelling Bee is a renowned English spelling competition in the
world and we are much honoured to participate in the same every year and win
accolades.”
Academics, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, “I would like to congratulate all
the seven winners for bringing proud moments to our schools. Students and
teachers had put in a lot of hard work for the competition preparation. MaRRS
International Spelling Bee is a renowned English spelling competition in the
world and we are much honoured to participate in the same every year and win
accolades.”
MaRRS International Spelling Bee is the first
and largest English Competition in Asia for school children. Conceived as a
self motivated learning programme, it helps students to improve their
communication skills and confidence by enriching their vocabulary. The
competition begins at the School Level and then progresses to the International
Level through the Inter School, State and National championships. The students
succeeding in each level get eligible to participate in the next level.
and largest English Competition in Asia for school children. Conceived as a
self motivated learning programme, it helps students to improve their
communication skills and confidence by enriching their vocabulary. The
competition begins at the School Level and then progresses to the International
Level through the Inter School, State and National championships. The students
succeeding in each level get eligible to participate in the next level.
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Science Olympiad Foundation felicitates Class 3 student of VIBGYOR High with Cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and Gold medal, in New Delhi
· Yash Joshi achieved first rank at the international level in the National Science Olympiad examination
· Also ranked first at the state level based on cumulative marks in all Olympiad examinations
· Honored with Gold Medal and Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/-
India, June 1, 2015: Yash Joshi, a student of Grade 3 from VIBGYOR High, Balewadi was felicitated in New Delhi on May 31, 2015 for achieving First Rank at the International level in the 17th National Science Olympiad (NSO) in the academic year 2014-15. Guest of Honor, Padma Shree Prof YS Rajan Chairman, NIT Manipur & Hon’ble Distinguished Prof. at ISRO awarded Yash Joshi with a cash prize of Rs.50,000 along with a Gold Medal, Merit Certificate and a Gift voucher worth Rs. 1,000/-.
Besides, Padma Shree Prof YS Rajan, Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Mr. Deepak Verma, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India with Guest of Honor and Mr. Michael Gordon, Teaching Centre Manager, India, British Council were also present to grace the occasion.
During the felicitation Yash Joshi said, “I am honored for an appreciation at such a grand scale. Everything is very new and exciting for me over here. I never thought in my dreams that I can achieve this level of success in my life. I have to give credit to my school, teachers, parents and grandparents who were always there to teach me, clear doubts and encourage me throughout.
Yash is also entitled for SOF’s Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) award for securing first rank at the State level, based on the cumulative marks obtained. These marks are calculated considering the best of 3 out of 4 examinations – National Science Olympiad, National Cyber Olympiad, International Mathematics Olympiad, and International English Olympiad. He will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 along with a trophy and certificate for the same.
100% pass rate at VIBGYOR High in CISCE examinations 2015
When the ICSE 2015 results were announced, there was a big reason to celebrate at VIBGYOR High group of schools – it had achieved 100% results from across Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara and Bangalore centres in the 10 examinations.
This year, the number of students who took the Class 10 boards from several schools across India was around 1.59 lakh with a pass percentage of 98.49%. The results are up by 0.21%, making it ICSE’s best in the last five years.
This year, the number of students who took the Class 10 boards from several schools across India was around 1.59 lakh with a pass percentage of 98.49%. The results are up by 0.21%, making it ICSE’s best in the last five years.
253 students, who appeared for the examinations this year from VIBGYOR High, passed with outstanding grades – 40% from across centres have scored more than 90% marks, while 93% have got a distinction.
The school has recorded a highest percentage of 96.8% secured by Tweesha Rakesh Jain from the Mumbai region. The toppers from other regions are Bhavna Arora and Siddarth Sai Amruth Yetikuri from Bangalore with 96%, Chinmay Pathak from Pune with 95.8% and Shah Dharmit Sandeep from Vadodara with 90.8%.
Tweesha Rakesh Jain, topper student, VIBGYOR High Mumbai School, expressed her happiness, saying, “I am extremely glad to see the wonderful outcome of my efforts. I am very thankful to my teachers, principal and my parents for providing constant support and motivation throughout the academic year. They were always present to provide me with expert guidance, wherever and whenever required.”
Kavita Sahay, Director – Schools & Academics, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, “The learner-centric pedagogy at VIBGYOR High approaches each child as a separate entity, encouraging them to experiment and come upon their own strengths and weaknesses themselves.”
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