Kindergarten at Edify is an exciting and Playful time for both parents and children. The school strives to teach the children Character Profiles and Competence Profiles set by the 3C Curriculum and Indian values. They help children understand the difference between right and wrong, communicate needs and feelings verbally in a socially appropriate manner, play independently or in a small group without needing to be constantly supervised, take turns, share, converse and play with other children without needing to be reminded and use polite language, make decisions for themselves, explore new things and venture into some new (safe) risks.
The Primary School Program by Edify Schools aims to develop in the students a reflective thinking approach that would help them identify and come up with solutions for real-world problems. The overall learning process is spread across the trans-disciplinary 3C curriculum which has an inquiry approach to build the competency and the character of the learners. The curriculum is an umbrella term which extends over six inquiry modules wherein students’ participation in their learning advances in a progressive manner. In Mathematics, at the end of the program students can develop an understanding of the numeration system, perform computations related to day-to-day activities, learn vocabulary about spatial orientation, develop connections between logical functions and day-to-day life, collect, represent and interpret simple data, identify and extend simple patterns etc. All the learning engagements planned in a class strive to create age-specific development milestones such as fine motor skills, making decisions, social engagement, peer work, increased communication tasks and all the skills that strengthen the core foundation knowledge in any student.
The Middle School Program & Secondary School Program at Edify schools aims to instil a greater capacity for reason, educated guesses, separating fact from fiction, beginning to think more abstractly, coming up with solutions to deal with hypothetical situations, defining goals for the future, taking opinions into account when making decisions, understanding the repercussions of actions, and developing a sense of right and wrong. To encourage multi-dimensional thinking, the curriculum aims to create a bridge between disciplines that is interrelated and connected. Students are exposed to cutting-edge programmes like Drop Everything and Read, Exchange, Personality Development, Life Skills, Community Service, Visual and Performing Arts, etc., to encourage holistic growth and development. A career counselling cell offers specialised career advice to students.
The Secondary School Program offered at Edify schools is run for age groups of students between 11-17 years of age. The overall outcome of the program aims to instill among the students an increased ability to reason, make educated guesses, sort facts from fiction, start thinking more abstractly, come up with ways to deal with hypothetical situation, begin defining their goals for the future, take opinions into account for decision making, understand consequences of action and develop sense of wrong and right. All of the outcomes are met through objective and subjective views gained through various subjects or disciplines.
The curriculum strives to build a bridge of interrelatedness and connectivity among the disciplines to facilitate multi-dimensional thinking. The approach towards teaching various subjects is unique and includes making observations, posing questions, researching, planning investigation, making and testing hypothesis, communicating with evidence, evaluation of alternative explanation, establishing interconnectedness between subject and social aspects of student life etc.
To promote holistic growth and development of the students they are introduced to a variety of innovative programs that go beyond the classroom and help them explore new areas of interest. The plethora of programs include: sports education, value education, life skills, community service, visual and performing arts, Drop everything and read, exchange, personality development, foreign language, etc. To develop opportunities to communicate non-verbally through postures, voice etc programs of dance, dramatics, art, music are a part of regular course work. At Edify schools, special guidance on career is provided by a career counseling cell. Apart from this a psychologist is in place to deal with emotional issues and build strong individuals. University fairs are organized to make applications of students easier and ultimately resulting in best university placements.
