ODM International School, Durgapur (OIS) is a premier Nursery-Class VIII institution affiliated with CBSE. Previously known as NHIT School, it was taken over by the Bhubaneswar-based ODM Educational Group helmed by Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan. It has since been rebranded and relaunched as ODM International School.
OIS provides contemporary education with Indian values to every child, creating a platform for them to explore their potential. It aims to mould every child into a good human, and to create global leaders in every domain. The school strives to be a pioneer in quality education, and our commitment to this goal is reflected in our academic and co-academic offerings.
At ODM International School, students receive a holistic education that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century supplemented with excellent sports and co-curricular education.
ODM International School is located in the heart of Durgapur, West Bengal. The school’s 2.4 acre campus provides ample facilities to enable a holistic education.
The school’s 60 classrooms are spacious and well-ventilated, and equipped with a Smart TV and system to aid learning. The three laboratories are well-equipped with modern fully equipped laboratories for students use; 1 composite lab, 1 Robotics lab and 1 fully equipped computer lab, along with a physics lab, chemistry lab. The school also has a well-stocked library with a vast collection of books, magazines, and journals covering a wide range of subjects and interests.
OIS also hosts impressive facilities for sports and co-curricular education such as a large playground, basketball courts, cricket nets, cricket training by Rohit Sharma’s cricket academy, a music room, an art room, and a dance room. The school also has a Tinkering Lab and a Robotics Lab to foster design-based learning in STEM education. The school has dedicated clubs for quizzing, public speaking, dramatics, and literature, and it is mandatory for students to participate in the club of their choice. Overall, the ODM International School premises provide a conducive environment for the holistic growth and development of every student.
OIS prides itself in its exceptional teacher-student ratio of 1:40, which enables personalised attention and individualised learning. The CBSE-affiliated school offers a 360-degree curriculum that combines rigorous academics with sports and co-curricular education. It strives to help students become true and just thinkers who can excel in critical and emotional reasoning and make informed decisions in life.
The school places a strong emphasis on inculcating higher standards and moral values among its students, ensuring that they are well-equipped to face the challenges of life with confidence. To foster ethical standards and values, the school conducts regular and frequent discussions, helping students imbibe these values from an early age.
In addition to the core academic subjects, the school also offers a rich co-curricular enrichment programme (CCEP) that supports the main teaching by invoking creativity and hidden skills in every student. This programme encompasses sports, music, art, drama, and community service, which help students develop their interests and talents outside the classroom.
OIS provides the best early childhood education curriculum, stimulating classroom environment, and special study models to develop young ones linguistically, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially while recognising their unique potential. It recognises that every child is unique and has their own strengths, interests, and learning styles. Therefore, the early childhood education curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child, while providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
The school’s faculty are highly qualified and experienced educators who are dedicated to providing students with the best possible education. They work closely with students to ensure that they are challenged, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school also uses the latest technology and teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for success in the digital age.
OIS teachers undergo 35 – 40 hours of training on an annual basis. The school hosts a dedicated Learning and Development Cell at ODM Educational Group that facilitates and conducts these trainings round the year.
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The school’s extracurricular activities include a wide range of sports teams such as basketball, soccer, badminton, handball, volleyball, swimming, and track and field. Music classes, choirs, band, and drama classes are also offered to help students develop their creativity, expression, and team spirit. Community service activities such as volunteering at local charities, organising fundraising events, or participating in environmental projects are organised to develop empathy, social responsibility, and leadership skills. Language and culture clubs, literary and debate clubs, and public speaking events help students to develop critical thinking, research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills.
Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan
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SportsODM School offers both online and offline registration for student admission. Parents or students are required to submit a registration/application form as the first step in the admission process. All required details must be provided in the registration form.
Deadline for admissions: If seats are available, mid-term admissions take place too.
Annual Fees: Minimum – Rs 33,000 Maximum – Rs 40,200
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Accommodation is not provided as ODM International School is a day-school.
