Global Schools Foundation Launches GIIS Whitefield, Bengaluru

Online, September 28, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Global Indian International School, Whitefield campus in Bengaluru is being launched by the Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF) with a principal focus to provide students of Bengaluru with a truly international K12 school platform that will combine the best of International best practices in K12 with Indian values. The official sources confirmed that the school will follow the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and will in future offer IGCSE Cambridge and International Baccalaureate for high school as an option. Initially, for the academic year 2013-14, GIIS Whitefield will be open for admissions for classes from Nursery to Standard 5 with additional standards to be added in subsequent years.

In the realm of Sports, GIIS announced the launch of Chandu Borde Cricket Academy (CBCA), mentored & guided by Mr. Chandu Borde. CBCA will have customized cricket pitches for intense practice under the guidance of esteemed coaches of Bengaluru. Mr. Borde's long term association with cricket not only brings in the knowledge and expertise of the game but also represents a strong value system and internal discipline that determined cricket as the game for 'the gentlemen'.

At the press conference, Mr. Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder & Chairman of Global Schools Foundation said, "Global Indian International School's ability to implement high standards of educational delivery has helped us drive innovation successfully in the private primary and secondary education sector in South East Asia. It gives us confidence to cater to the growing need for quality education in emerging markets and also set standards for other private providers in those markets. There is immense potential in India and we are glad to extend our services in the domain of education where we have a proven track record of academic excellence and successfully shaping the characters of our students."

Mr. Rajeev Katyal, Country Director GIIS said that the students gain global exposure and insights through international knowledge-exchange programs. By tracking the best academic practices around the globe, GIIS constantly strives to give them an unmatched learning experience. GIIS is successful in providing holistic education that encourages students to excel in a variety of disciplines, such as academics, sport, music and dramatics.

For more details about the Global Indian International School (GIIS) Whitefield campus (Bengaluru) visit http://www.giisbangalore.org/