HOST SCHOOLS Aditya Birla World Academy www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com The Aditya Birla World Academy, established in 2008-2009 as a part of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, embodies the vision of its Chairperson, Mrs. Neerja Birla as an “international school with an Indian soul.” The school offers the globally benchmarked qualifications from Cambridge Assessment International Education and IB, which focus on critical thinking and experiential, application-based learning. To meet the demands of changing education system, the school incorporates a range of innovative approaches to teaching and learning such as flipped classrooms, horizontal integration, peer teaching and assessments, case studies, role play, reflective thinking and more. American School of Bombay www.asbindia.org Founded in 1981, the American School of Bombay (ASB) is an intentionally international school with 700 students representing over 50 nationalities. As a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 school, we provide children of Mumbai’s ex-patriate and Indian families with a transformative educational experience that fosters curiosity and encourages risk-taking. ASB is a non-profit, mission-driven school that inspires all our students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others. The Bombay International School bis.edu.in The Bombay International School (BIS) was established in 1962 and now has a total enrolment of 540 students in grades K-12. A pioneer in holistic education, as well as student-centric teaching and learning processes, BIS has always focused on inquiry and experiential learning. Students are sensitized to Indian culture and history and are encouraged to appreciate diversity. They develop awareness about international issues and take active, responsible action. The school inculcates in its students a spirit of compassion, collaboration and attitudes of self-management, creativity, communication, critical thinking and research. BIS continues to be perceived as the top school for holistic education, with focus on interdisciplinary learning and a skills-based approach. 64 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai Garodia International Center for Learning Mumbai giclm.edu.in Garodia International Center for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) is the latest venture of the Garodia Education Group that started the PG Garodia School in 1969. GICLM opened its doors to students in 2017 and has new, state-of-the-art campus. It offers IEYC (Foundation) program for the early years, IPC and CP for primary school, the Cambridge curriculum for secondary school (grade 6 to 10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for senior secondary students. GICLM is also a Partner School of Germany (PASCH) school–an initiative of the German government that places a high value on German. Dhirubhai Ambani International School www.da-is.org DAIS is an English medium, K-12, co-educational, private, non-profit, day school founded in 2003. It is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). DAIS provides a learning environment that encourages children to bring out their best and which supports their all- round development, through discovering the joy of learning, awakening and illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and instilling abiding values. At DAIS, the guiding philosophy of providing children a holistic education has always been at the heart of everything we do. The DAIS motto is “dare to dream, learn to excel." Oberoi International School oberoi-is.org Oberoi International School (OIS) is a private, co-educational, day school from nursery to grade 12 with a current enrolment of over 1,650 students representing 24 nationalities. OIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also authorized by the IBO as an International Baccalaureate World School and is a member of EARCOS. We are dedicated to fulfilling every child's educational and developmental needs in a safe, caring environment conducive to learning and teaching. We aim to create responsible, global citizens who show understanding, compassion and acceptance of the differences in the world. We strive to ensure that every child in our care is empowered to make choices and encouraged to contribute to our community. SVKM J.V. Parekh International School jvparekhintnl.ac.in SVKM International School is part of a consortium of educational institutions committed to providing high-quality education from schooling years to post-graduation and doctoral degrees. It has grown into a huge educational hub, imparting high-level education to over 50,000 students at more than 35 prestigious institutions, attaining national recognition. With a conviction that every child is bestowed with an innate ability to excel, the SVKM International School endeavors to draw out the best in its students by facilitating holistic and lifelong learning through meaningful opportunities and curating an environment that encourages creative thinking, free expression and conscientious actions. The school offers the IB Diploma Program, CAIE A Level and IGCSE Program. 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai 65 HOST SCHOOLS Universal Education universal.edu.in Universal Education (UE) owns and manages a chain of schools and colleges across India and the U.A.E. Its 22 campuses provide school, graduate and post graduate programs to over 35,000 students every year. UE's schools are well known by the names of Universal High School, The Universal School, St. John's Universal School, Silveroak Universal School, Ebenezer International School, Primus Public School, Star Private School and Alpha Group of Schools. These schools are situated in prime locations not only in bustling global metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai and Sharjah, but also in up and coming metros like Thane, Nashik, Aurangabad and Trichy. Universal's school programs include Indian curricula (such as ICSE and CBSE), as well as international programs (Cambridge, IBDP). Utpal Shanghvi Global School & PPS International Junior College www.ppsijc.org Utpal Shanghvi Global School and the Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College started by The Juhu Parle Education Society is home to 3,000 students and their families. The school was established in 1982 and introduced the Cambridge International curriculum in 2005. The Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College was started in 2008 and offers the A Level qualification. Located in Mumbai, we provide the International Early Years curriculum (IEYC, U.K.) from the age of 2 and the Cambridge International curriculum from primary years all the way to IGCSE and A Levels. We have the largest number of students in the city appearing for the Cambridge Examinations at every level. VIBGYOR Group of Schools www.vibgyorhigh.com Established in 2004 by Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, VIBGYOR Group of Schools was set up with a vision to create innovative, quality-driven, global schools which are reliable, affordable, replicable and ever evolving models of excellence, empowered through people, systems and processes. The VIBGYOR Group of Schools is considered one of the leading education groups in India. With its presence in nine cities across the country, the group offers a unique range of world-class educational services for the holistic development of students in curricular and co-curricular areas. VIBGYOR Schools provide a mixed spectrum of national and international curricula and is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and University of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), U.K. 66 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai CONFERENCE SPONSORS SUPPORTED BY KIC UnivAssist www.univassist.com KIC UnivAssist is a leader in global engagement, helping 175+ universities with their comprehensive international engagement strategy, including student recruitment, study abroad, alumni relations, institutional partnerships and public relations in 35+ countries around the world. KIC UnivAssist also supports the high school community through counselor professional development, organizing workshops in high schools and counselor visits to universities. With the constant support of both counselors and universities, our goal is to enable students for success in higher education by preparing them to find the right fit institution. Recognizing the importance of career and college counseling to student success, KIC UnivAssist is proud to continue supporting the IC3 Conference. To learn more about our work with universities and high schools, please visit www.univassist.com or write to us at [email protected]. CO-HOST Ashoka University www.ashoka.edu.in Ashoka University is a private, nonprofit university, and an unprecedented example of collective public philanthropy in India. Ashoka offers its students a multidisciplinary liberal education, usually defined as one that transcends the boundaries between the arts and sciences, and carries a strong emphasis on learning across subjects. Such an education provides depth and breadth of learning, both by exposing students to diverse disciplines and by emphasizing scholarship and research.