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ANNOUNCING THE NEW                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2. Progression of NMAJS Students:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Upon completing Class VIII (MYP) at NMAJS, students will seamlessly transition to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Class IX (IGCSE) at DAIS Secondary School, ensuring continuity in their educational
                                   ERA OF DAIS & NMAJS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        journey.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Placement of Newly Admitted Students:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              All newly admitted students for the 2024-25 academic year will begin their studies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at the appropriate campus:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              - Nursery and UKG students will start at the NMAJS Pre-Primary Campus at JWC.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              - Classes I to VII will start at the NMAJS Main Campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              - Classes VIII to XI will start at the DAIS Secondary School, temporarily operating
                     From my mother,                                                                                                   The Evolution of DAIS and the Birth of NMAJS                                                                                                                                                                                                              from the NMAJS Main Campus.

                                                                                                                                       Starting August 2024, DAIS will evolve into a dedicated Secondary School, focusing
                     I learned that the                                                                                                on IGCSE (Classes VIII-X) and the IB Diploma Programme (Classes XI-XII).                                                                                                                                                                               A Vision for the Future
                                                                                                                                       Concurrently, NMAJS will cater to students from Nursery through Class VIII, offering                                                                                                                                                                   The creation of NMAJS and the
                     most rewarding                                                                                                    the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years                                                                                                                                                                         restructuring of DAIS are more than
                                                                                                                                       Programme (MYP). This restructuring ensures that each institution is fully optimized
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              just logistical changes; they represent
                     work is the kind                                                                                                  to provide a nurturing and rigorous academic experience, from early childhood                                                                                                                                                                          our vision for the future of education.
                                                                                                                                       education through the final years of high school.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              As Mrs. Isha Ambani Piramal
                     that makes a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             expressed during the opening
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ceremony, the NMAJS project reflects

                     difference in                                                                                                     The Spirit of Our Campuses                                                                                                                                                                                                                             her dream of creating an institution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              that fosters a strong, open, and
                                                                                                                                       The development of NMAJS and the reorganization of DAIS across three campuses
                                                                                                                                       symbolize our commitment to providing a holistic, student-centered education:                                                                                                                                                                          collaborative community. The
                     someone’s life.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. DAIS Secondary School Campus (Post-Renovation):                                                                      transparent design of the NMAJS

                                                                                                                                       1. NMAJS Pre-Primary Campus (Jio World Centre, BKC):                                                                           The existing DAIS campus, soon to undergo a comprehensive renovation, will                                              campuses mirrors this philosophy,

                                                                                                                                       Located at the Jio World Centre, this vibrant campus for Nursery, LKG, and UKG                                                 become the home of the DAIS Secondary School, offering IGCSE and IB Diploma                                             encouraging students to live out
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              values of integrity, trust, respect, and
                     Isha Ambani Piramal                                                                                               students embodies the spirit of early childhood education. Designed with open,                                                 programs. Until the renovation is completed, DAIS Secondary School will temporarily                                     compassion every day.
                                                                                                                                       multipurpose spaces, it is a place where our youngest learners can explore, play, and                                          operate from the NMAJS Main Campus. This modernized campus will feature
                     Vice Chairperson                                                                                                  grow in a safe and stimulating environment. The emphasis here is on nurturing                                                  advanced facilities that support rigorous academics, leadership development, and
                                                                                                                                       curiosity, creativity, and foundational skills that will set the stage for lifelong learning.                                  global citizenship, preparing students to excel in an ever-changing world.

                                                                                                                                       2. NMAJS Main Campus (Adjacent to DAIS):

                    Dear Alumni,                                                                                                       The new NMAJS Main Campus, envisioned and led by Vice-Chairperson Isha                                                         A Seamless Transition
                    I hope this message finds you well. Today, I am thrilled to share a pivotal moment in                               Ambani Piramal, offers a modern educational experience for students from Classes I                                             As we embark on this exciting new chapter, the transition of students and staff will
                    the history of our school community. I am excited to share with you the formal                                     to VIII. With over 300,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed spaces, this campus                                            be carefully managed to ensure continuity and stability:
                    restructuring of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) into two distinct                                features expansive learning areas, state-of-the-art science and technology labs,
                    institutions: the Dhirubhai Ambani International School and the newly established                                  creative arts studios, and sustainable design elements. It is a place where students                                           1. Transfer of Current Students to NMAJS:
                    Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS). This marks the beginning of an                                           are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and grow together, embodying the school’s                                             At the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year, students currently in LKG to Class
                    innovative and future-ready educational experience, tailored to meet the evolving                                  commitment to integrity, trust, respect, and compassion.                                                                       VII will be transferred to NMAJS. This move will place them in an environment
                    needs of our students.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            specifically designed for their developmental stage, fostering their academic and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      personal growth.
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