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School in Mumbai, for seven years in a row. Year after Having received joint accreditation from The Council of
year, our school has been doing exceptionally well on all fronts International Schools (CIS) and The New England
- be it our academic results, university placements, sports, co- Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in 2016, our
scholastic and co-curricular activities, exchange programmes, school is now in the process of seeking reaccreditation from
or community service. these leading international institutions, in our constant
pursuit of strengthening our educational practices and
Being recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School, DAIS
setting new benchmarks. We seek everyone’s
has joined a select league of schools for their vision and
wholehearted support in making this school improvement
innovation in teaching, learning, and preparing students for
initiative a great success.
the future. That, in a short span of two years, more than
40% of our teachers have become Microsoft Certified The health, safety, and well-being of all our students,
Educators is an indicator of our teachers’ professional teachers, administrative staff, and support staff have
development in terms of their digital capabilities and their always been of utmost importance to us. In the wake of the
passion for continuous learning. COVID-19 pandemic showing signs of receding, we have
reopened the school in phases with on-campus instruction,
The academic achievements of our children continue to be
and we continue to put in our best efforts to ensure that the
remarkable. Our IB Diploma Class of 2021 earned an
entire school community is safe and healthy and the
average score of 41.1 points (out of the maximum
teaching and learning, as well as various school activities,
possible score of 45), compared to the world average of 33
are in full swing. Our school’s doctors and nurses, as well as
points. 17 students obtained the perfect score of 45 the medical team of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
points, a feat achieved by only 1351 students worldwide. and Research Centre, deserve our special gratitude for their
92.6% of all IGCSE grades achieved were A*’s and A’s; our exemplary service and commitment to making the entire
average ICSE score was 96.52%, and the ICSE top score DAIS community safe.
was 99.6%. In 2020-21, we have won many awards and
accolades in sports, co-scholastic and co-curricular My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the heads,
FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE competitions at state, national and international levels. We deputy heads, teachers, administrative staff, and support
are sure that our children who have taken the ICSE, IGCSE staff for their exemplary dedication and commitment to
and IB Diploma examinations in 2022 will come out with each of our school's endeavours. And I am especially proud
“Education is considered a fundamental vehicle
flying colours and we wish them all the best. of them that they have walked the extra mile and stepped
for enhancing happiness and well-being, and schooling plays up their efforts during these challenging times, especially
Over the years, our IB Diploma graduates have gained for getting the children back to school for the physical
an influential role in shaping the course of children’s lives.”
admission to the world's top universities like Oxford, reopening of the school. We would also like to express our
Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, King's College, LSE, MIT, Harvard, sincere thanks to all our parents for their trust and
Stanford, Caltech, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell,
Educating children for the pursuit of excellence, the practice That is why at Dhirubhai Ambani International School we confidence in all our endeavours and we look forward to
U-Penn, UC-Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon,
of ethical conduct, and the goal of well-being and all-round have integrated the philosophy and practices of well-being their continued support.
Brown, Chicago, and Northwestern, among others. Our
development, is the overarching objective of a school. as an intrinsic part of our educational policies and This 19th edition of 'Insignia' presents the synopsis of the
Class of 2021 earned 418 admission offers from 136
Likewise, cultivating in them the essential attributes of pedagogies, and into every element of the school life. Every school's activities, events and celebrations, and our children's
day we endeavour to make teaching and learning fun and universities and colleges in 12 countries, including 22 of
enthusiasm to learn and nurturing in them the life-long the world's top 30 universities, with many receiving efforts and accomplishments in both virtual and physical
enjoyable and positively excite children, with promising and
curiosity to explore the world is vital for a productive and scholarships. Our graduates have also joined India's leading school settings. Our students and teachers deserve a special
innovative practices, and with positive values and
purposeful life - in school, at work, and beyond. colleges. Our Class of 2022 has received admission offers appreciation for putting together this edition of the ‘Insignia’
collaborative spirit. We believe that a positive and through virtual and in-person collaborative efforts.
from 23 of the world’s top 30 universities, as well as from
motivating classroom climate where efforts are encouraged
Well-being is an important indicator of a happy school.
and rewarded, and in which children are recognised and other leading universities from around the world. My best wishes and warm regards to all our children!
It makes children confident and reflects in their physical
supported by their teachers, regardless of their abilities and
and mental health. It improves their cognitive capacity, With community service being integral to a DAIS education, Nita M. Ambani
dispositions, leads to better outcomes.
motivates them to be self-directed learners, and makes our students work with several NGOs and have also raised
funds to support them. The Annual DAIMUN Conference,
them emotionally intelligent. Education is considered
Our school’s achievements all along and the accolades we DAIS Leadership Series, Round Square Conferences,
a fundamental vehicle for enhancing happiness and continue to receive from all quarters are a reflection of our WELL-BEING
well-being, and schooling plays an influential role commitment to the idea of a happy school, with a focus on TEDxYouth@DAIS, and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy
(YEA!) were held on virtual platforms – these initiatives help
in shaping the course of children’s lives. It is important that students’ well-being and holistic development. DAIS is
foster students’ creativity and innovation as well as
a balance between academic competence, the strength among the Top IB schools globally; the No. 1
entrepreneurial and leadership skills. This year the Annual
of character and well-being is achieved, which is essential International School in India consistently for nine years; Sports Day was organized on the school campus, with all
for a happy life. and the No. 1 'National + International Curriculum' the children enthusiastically participating in it.
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