We are thrilled that GSIS is ranked India’s #1 international residential school. This is a testament to the vision and sustained hard work of my parents — Dr. P.C. and Elsamma Thomas, who founded the school 45 years ago. My late father’s vision to build an institution that provides not only academics, but a wide range of activities focused on holistic development of children has been realised in GSIS. Therefore, I am especially delighted that GSIS has been awarded top scores under the parameters of curriculum and pedagogy, co-curricular and sports education, infrastructure provision and mental and emotional well-being services. These scores are reflective of our vision to focus on all aspects of our students’ development. In GSIS, we are fully committed to continuously enhancing and adapting global best education practices to prepare children for the new rapidly evolving world. Last year, we introduced the International Baccalaureate’s PYP and MYP programmes; started implementation of the Creya XEL 2.0 STEAM Lab & Design Studio, and commenced construction of new outdoor and indoor sports facilities

— Jacob Thomas, president, Good Shepherd International School (GSIS) which has 600 students and 165 teachers on its muster rolls