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Nurturing compassionate global citizens

ver the years, the perception of international courses
has changed dramatically. With the flexibility to choose
Osubjects and the convenience of exams offered thrice
a year, the Cambridge curriculum has become a top choice
for students and parents alike. Gitanjali has been among the
pioneers in providing world-class education for over a decade.
We are proud to see
Gitanjali students excel
nationally and internationally
at top universities. Through
a rigorous international
curriculum, our students
learn to think critically and
compassionately about the At Gitanjali, we believe the key to fostering a sense of global
world around them. Whether citizenship begins with addressing local issues. That’s why our
it’s through research on checkpoint class VIII students took their learning beyond the
animal rights or advocating classroom and conducted research on human rights. By visiting
for the well-being of sick the local police station to learn about the subject, they gained a
animals, our students are deeper understanding of their role as responsible, empathetic
constantly finding ways global citizens. Through these hands-on experiences, we
to make a positive impact are helping our students become active agents of change in
on their communities and their communities and beyond. Our students have risen to the
beyond. challenge and have taken the reins as true leaders by initiating
By instilling a sense of responsibility and social an E-Waste campaign that resonates beyond the walls of our
consciousness, we are preparing our students to become school. We believe in the power of hands-on, experiential
reflective future leaders who care about not just their success, learning. That’s why we use dynamic, interactive teaching
but about the well-being of others as well. Our AS Level methods to help our students fully grasp and engage with the
girls are part of All India Women conferences. Through Cambridge curriculum.
their research on the well-being of farmers, students have As the Cambridge
brought to light the struggles and challenges faced by them. Coordinator and Exams
With the objective of turning their ideas into tangible change, Officer at Gitanjali
the students have come up with an innovative solution: School, Hyderabad, Kiran
“Urban Farming” on school terraces. This idea not only Nellure brings a wealth of
helps to address the issues farmers face but also promotes experience and expertise
sustainability and self-sufficiency within the community. to the table. With 14
Our Cambridge students have not only gained a wealth years of experience in
of knowledge but also learned to use their research skills to International Curriculum.
make a difference in the world around them. From visiting He is an Assessment
slums in Hyderabad to understanding the challenges faced by Specialist in Economics
disadvantaged communities to studying the economic impact A Levels and Global Kiran Nellure
of global conflicts on India, our students are constantly seeking Perspective for Cambridge
opportunities to apply their learning to real-world issues. Assessment International Education and a Cambridge
Whether through interviews with local officials or research on international trainer in Economics. He is also a Diploma
current events, we empower our students to become engaged, Examiner for Economics in the International Baccalaureate
compassionate global citizens. program.

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