JBCN International School, Oshiwara

Overview

Promoted in 2013 by renowned educationist Pinky Dalal and her son Kunal Dalal, JBCN International School, Oshiwara is a part of the JBCN Education group which has promoted three other co-ed day K-12 schools in Borivali, Parel and Chembur.

Affiliated with the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), UK and the Geneva-based International Baccalaureate (IB), the school aims to nurture inquiring young minds through unique and stimulating teaching approaches that incorporate the best of national and international curricula. The school offers a learning experience which, while remaining firmly rooted in Indian values, enables students to become capable leaders and effective communicators who can adapt effortlessly to a culturally diverse and ever-changing world.

JBCN International School, Oshiwara has carved a niche for itself as a “progressive institution”. This USP is evident in every aspect of the school, from offering a future-oriented, blended programme of international curriculum from Cambridge and the IBO aligned to its own EduCreative attributes, to providing a progressive learning environment where learners develop their full potential. Through highly personalised learning and emphasis on experiential learning, problem solving and critical thinking, the programme encourages entrepreneurship, social responsibility and life skills.

Campus

The 1.2 acre school campus hosts 55 spacious temperature-controlled Smart classrooms, 3 laboratories dedicated to the sciences (1 each for physics, chemistry and biology) and 2 ICT laboratories to enable hands-on learning, well-designed spaces for music, dance, drama, and art and a cafeteria.

The school’s impressive sports infrastructure includes a well-maintained cricket pitch, football ground, swimming pool, facilities for archery, skating, yoga and chess, among others.

Academics

The school provides international curriculum for students from pre-primary through grade 12.

• Pre-Primary – Unique blend of international best practices
• Grades 1 – 5: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP – Candidate School)
• Grades 6 – 10 : International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
• Grades 11 – 12: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)

The school’s pedagogy reflects a blend of the traditional tried and tested teaching-learning methods and contemporary approaches.

Key features of the student-centred teaching-learning process at JBCN International School, Oshiwara are:

The constructivist and inquiry-based learning approaches ensure an immersive learning experience that enables students to create meaning and knowledge from the learning material, thus allowing them to develop their own understanding based on their experiences and previous knowledge. They are encouraged to identify real world problems and design possible solutions.

Through the collaborative learning process learners work together in small groups where they learn by way of contributing to the group and helping each other learn.

The transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning approaches allow learners to understand that learning is fluid and that material learned in one class is beneficial and connected to other areas too.

The reflective approach enables the teachers to constantly reflect on the learning engagements, its outcomes and assessments to see how these can be improved in the future for the benefit of the learners.

By integrating technology in its homerooms, the school ensures that the learners are skilled in handling technology right from younger grades where they use iPads for activities in classrooms and are taught to use technology as a tool for growth.

To foster love and compassion among the students, “mindfulness” is learned, taught and practiced through circle time sessions along with regular optimism sessions.

Committed to the continuous professional development of its teachers, the school facilitates regular teacher training programmes including Weekly Professional Reading, Mentoring Programmes, Online Courses and Self Evaluations. They are also encouraged to participate in national and international workshops that help them to advance their professional career. On an average, every teacher spends about 20 – 30 days in a year in training.

Co-curricular/Extracurricular programme

The school’s progressive academic curriculum is supplemented by a rigorous co-curricular & enrichment programme conducted by well experienced faculty members professional mentors.

Extracurricular programme includes OnMyOwnTechonology (OMOTEC), Entrepreneurship Programme of Metamorphosis Education, Dance, Drama, and Music.

Various events such as the “Innovators Convention”, “Annual Athletics Meet”, “Literary Festivals”, “MUN Youth Summit” help nurture self-confidence and team-spirit whether working independently or collaboratively while fostering understanding of different perspectives. “InspirUs” is a multi-faceted event organised by the school which culminates in an exceptional display of skills, camaraderie and team spirit, sportsmanship and healthy competition by providing students one of the largest platforms to not just showcase their passion and talents, but to step out of their comfort zones and attempt the new.

Moreover, the school’s association with Columbia Business School, Metamorphosis Education (to facilitate the Global Schoolpreneur Summit), Global Social Leaders Programme have benefited the learners by allowing them to gain knowledge beyond academics with a global outlook, developing world citizenship consciousness and honing their leadership skills.

Head of Institute

P.V. Arjun Rao

General Information

Min Fee
INR 2,84,850

Max Fee
INR 7,74,850

Admission Age
3

Teacher Student Ratio
1:12

Library
Yes

Transportation
Yes

Student Mix
Boys and Girls

No of Students
527

Campus Size
1.2 acres

Labs
Yes

Internet Wi-Fi
Yes

Sports
Archery, Skating, Swimming, Yoga, Chess, Cricket, Football

Admission

Parents must first share details about the child via the enquiry link given on the JBCN International School, Oshiwara website, after which parents are called for an information session with the school’s team which comprises a school presentation with a member of the academic team.

Following the info-session, parents can purchase an ‘Admission Kit’ comprising the school brochure and application form. Parents should submit a completed application form along with required documents at the admissions office. The admission panel then invites parents and the child to the admissions office for an interaction. Selected candidates are notified through phone calls and parents can complete the admission process by paying the admission fees within five working days.

Fees:

1) School fees per annum for all grades (tuition fee)

Pre-nursery – 2,84,850

Nursery to Senior KG – 4,06,850

Grade 1 to Grade 10 – 4,32,850

IBDP (Grade 11 & 12) – 7,74,850

2) Admission fees Non refundable ( if applicable )

Pre Nursery to Grade 10 – 10,000

IBDP (Grade 11 & 12) – 27,500

3) One time admission fees (Refundable)

Nursery to Senior KG – 80,000

Grade 1 to Grade 10 – 1,80,000

IBDP – 50,000

Achievement

The school has been recognised for “Phenomenal Implementation of Pedagogy” at Global Educators Award for two consecutive years (2018 & 2019).

Named “EdTech Savvy School of The Year” at EdTech Review Summit Awards 2019.

Recognised by the Times Group as Times Education Icon in the category of “Top School with International Curriculum” 2019.

Ranked #3 for “STEAM Education Excellence” in the EducationWorld Grand Jury Awards 2019-20.

Nominated as a “Torchbearer in Early Education Category” at the Indian Didactics Association Education Awards 2019.

Recognised as the “Top Emerging School of the Year” by EdTech Review Summit in 2018.

Ranked #2 for “Developmentally Appropriate Use of Technology” at 6th Early Childhood Association Annual International Early Childhood Conference 2018.

Conferred with the “Most Innovative K-12 Academic Curriculum” at the 8th Indian Education Awards 2017.