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ricular and sports education indicates
the comprehensive learning experi-
ence we provide to all our children.
Similarly our highest score for special
needs education reflects awareness
that we have a strong team of special
educators and counsellors to mentor
children of diverse learning and devel-
opmental needs,” says Nita Ambani,
founder-chairperson of DAIS.
According to Ambani, the academ-
ic year 2024-25 “has been a major
milestone in DAIS’ journey” with the
launch in August of the Nita Mukesh
Ambani Junior School and NMA-
JS-Early Years Campus. “Led by
my daughter and vice-chairperson
Isha Ambani Piramal, our future-
ready campuses feature flexible and
collaborative learning spaces, seam-
DAIS chairperson Nita Ambani: comprehensive learning experience less technology integration, special-
ised laboratories for experiential
“We are proud to celebrate this re- the skills and mindset to thrive both learning, and comprehensive facilities
markable achievement, made possible in and beyond the classroom.” for sports, co-curricular activities, and
by the unwavering dedication of the Though obliged to share top rank the performing arts,” adds Ambani,
entire OIS community — students, this year, the Dhirubhai Ambani also chairperson of the Reliance Foun-
parents, educators, and staff. This International School (DAIS, dation.
ranking reflects the creativity, curi- estb.2003) has lost none of its sheen. Beyond top table, there’s a major re-
osity, and ambition of our students, DAIS is awarded highest scores on arrangement of seating among the Top
who inspire us every day to strive several critical parameters of educa- 10. Chatrabhuj Narsee School,
for excellence. They are at the heart tion excellence including academic Kandivali (E), Mumbai is pro-
of all we do. Our success is driven reputation, curriculum and pedagogy, moted to #6 (10) co-ranked with KC
by continuous evolution in teaching mental and emotional well-being ser- High, Chennai (6) and Ascend In-
methods, a focus on future-readiness, vices, leadership/management and ternational School, Mumbai (6).
and a commitment to innovation. At special needs education. CHIREC International School,
OIS, faculty competence is a key pri- “We are deeply honoured that Hyderabad has retained its #7 rank
ority, and we invest significantly in differing sample respondents have which it shares with Legacy School,
their growth and welfare to ensure ranked DAIS India’s #1 international Bengaluru (8) and The Gaudium
they are fully equipped to inspire and day school for 12 years consecutively. School, Hyderabad ranked #38 in
lead. Our educators engage in ongoing This pride of place year after year is the co-ed day category in 2023-24.
professional development, integrating validation that we provide a holistic Prometheus School, Noida has
advanced technologies like AI and and happy learning experience to vaulted to #8 (14) co-ranked with CP
fostering inquiry-based, experiential our children. It’s especially satisfying Goenka International School,
learning. This empowers students to that DAIS has been awarded highest Oshiwara, Mumbai (8) and Heri-
take ownership of their education, en- scores for academic reputation, cur- tage International Xperiential
couraging independent thinking and riculum and pedagogy, and special School, Gurugram (8).
creativity. Beyond academic excel- needs education. These are focus ar- The Top 10 table is completed by
lence, we emphasize global citizenship eas for us. At DAIS, we have always Ryan Global School, Andheri,
and adaptability, preparing students accorded primacy to academic excel- Mumbai ranked #9 (10) jointly with
to navigate an increasingly complex lence and our outstanding board re- the Garodia International Centre
and changing world. With a holistic sults and university placements are of Learning, Ghatkopar (East),
approach that values faculty develop- proof of faculty competence and cur- Mumbai (10) and Mahindra Inter-
ment, co-curricular engagement, and riculum and pedagogy innovation, for national School, Pune, co-ranked
state-of-the-art infrastructure, OIS which we have been awarded highest #10 (9) with NWS, Ghaziabad (14).
ensures students are equipped with scores. But our top scores for cur- Sudeshna Chatterjee, head

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