PROGRAMME
Pre-School
Children are enrolled into different programmes according to their age:
Pre-Nursery
Nursery
Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 2
The thematic curriculum for preschool draws on neuroscientific research, on how the brain learns naturally
and which learning experiences are relevant at a particular age and stage in life. Developmental
Appropriateness, Brain Compatible Learning and the theory of Multiple Intelligence guide the creatively
designed curriculum for preschoolers to ensure learning for all children.
PROGRAMME
Primary School
The Curriculum for grades 1-4 is thoughtfully planned to ensure that each child at
school enjoys these years in learning, discovery and creative engagement. Research on how the brain learns
best, developmental appropriateness, the theory of Multiple Intelligences and the National Curricular
Framework, 2005 have guided the planned curriculum.
Learning Environment is an affirmative and
enabling one. Bright airy learning spaces, creative learning centres, comfortable reading nooks, integrated
laboratories, ICT laboratories, exciting and interactive display boards, break out and break free zones and
so on create an environment that catalyses learning. Assessment is continuous and comprehensive.
PROGRAMME
Middle School
At Birla Open Minds International School Guntur, we emphasise on providing an
inspiring school environment that enables a shift from rote methods to a course beyond textbooks.
The curriculum aims to provide experiences and opportunities for students to think differently, analyse and
evaluate independently and foster a place where we can soften subject boundaries and connect knowledge to
life outside the school.
The Middle School Curriculum at Birla Open Minds though unique, merges
seamlessly with the ICSE/CBSE/IB/IGCSE boards. Till class 7, Birla Open Minds offers a unique Birla
curriculum and Class 8 onwards the curriculum is designed keeping in mind the culminating Board
examination.
PROGRAMME
High School
The Primary and Middle school approach of using experiential and student centric
methodologies continues in the Birla Open Minds High School years. The transition is smooth and allows the
students to prepare for the school leaving certificate examinations.
At the High School stage, the Birla Open Minds International Schools offer a variety of options to the
students. The students can opt for the Indian boards such as the CBSE or the CISCE or can opt for the
International Curriculum.
Students have the choice of opting for the ICSE/CBSE or IGCSE curriculum in
Grade 8.
In Grade 11, once again students have the choice of opting for the ISC/CBSE curriculum or the
Cambridge A/AS levels.
For more information on these examining board details, visit the following websites:
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE): www.cisce.org
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): www.cbse.nic.in
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): www.cie.org.uk