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VICE-CHAIRPERSON’S Designed by world-renowned architects Perkins & Will and constructed by leading builders Leighton, flexibility and

expansiveness of spaces, flexible furniture designs, and provisioning for optimum natural light are central to the architectural
design principles of our new school. These will help our students to learn, work and collaborate in small or large groups, in
MESSAGE formal and informal settings. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the construction work is progressing in full swing and we

hope to have the new campus ready in about one year.

“What we learn and how we learn is being redesigned Besides world-class facilities, the new school will have a significant focus on curriculum and pedagogy. A curriculum that is both

to make it futuristic. ” flexible and futuristic, and builds on the foundational strengths of DAIS. A pedagogy that will have inquiry-based learning as its

pillar. A model that celebrates conceptual understanding and fosters experiential learning. A teaching-learning methodology

that unlocks students' creativity and innovative spirit.

Powered by technology and inspired by the new
Active and self-paced learning; personalised and differentiated instruction; project-based learning; a blend of in-person and
science of learning, the world is at the vanguard
virtual classroom experiences; and cross-functional activities in science, technology, engineering, art and music (STEAM) will be
of a revolution in teaching and learning. What we
at the heart of this model.
learn and how we learn is being redesigned to make

it futuristic. They say we are in the early stages of
Teachers are the building blocks of a school. The way they inspire and educate is so unique that it can never be replaced by
the Fourth Industrial Revolution where a new set of
technology. Attracting the best teachers from within India and around the world, and providing them excellent training has
digital capabilities led by artificial intelligence will
always been a culture at DAIS. We look forward to taking this rich legacy to the next level, for our new school.
take centre stage. This technological shift offers

a multitude of opportunities for teachers and
As we build our new temple of learning -- Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School -- I am always inspired by the
learners to reinvent themselves and keep pace with
exemplary vision and commitment of our Chairperson, my mother Smt. Nita M. Ambani, and the blessings of my father
these new paradigms.
Shri. Mukesh D. Ambani. I feel truly privileged to have the unstinted support and commitment of our Heads, teachers and staff
in making our dream school a reality.
Research says the future of work is going to evolve

in unimaginable ways. The majority of today's
And most importantly, we look forward to the continued support of our parents in achieving our shared dreams. I also want to
children attending kindergarten will find themselves
take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for the encouraging feedback we have been receiving from parents on our
in occupations that do not exist now. This means
virtual school. It is heartening that our children are really enjoying this new mode of learning.
we have to prepare our children for jobs that have

not been created yet, for technologies that have not been invented yet, and for solving problems that are difficult to Together, let's build our school into a timeless institution, a school of the future.

anticipate today.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

At Dhirubhai Ambani International School we are always committed to providing best-in-class facilities and embracing

the latest educational practices to make our children future-ready, to equip them with 21st century skills. In this context, With best wishes,

I am happy to share with you the unique features of our new school and the progress we are making on it. Isha Ambani Piramal
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