Sited in a state-of-the-art compact campus in eastern suburban Mumbai, the new genre K-12 CP Goenka International School, Oshiwara (CPGIS-O, estb. 2018) has quickly risen in the public esteem for providing holistic learning experiences to its 506 students mentored by 60 teachers on its muster rolls. Affiliated with two renowned offshore school-leaving examination boards — Cambridge International (UK) and International Baccalaureate (Geneva) — this six-year-old coed day school is ranked among the Top 10 international day schools all-India, in Maharashtra (#7) and Mumbai (#7) in the latest EW India School Rankings 2023-24.

A constituent of the Mumbai-based C P Goenka Group of Institutions – comprising 8 high schools and 10 preschools – promoted by industrialist-edupreneur Sandeep Goenka, CPGIS-O was established six years ago with the mission of nurturing global citizens equipped with creative thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving skills to face any challenge of the 21st century.

Teaching & Assessment A+

• CPGIS-O teachers are provided round-the-year teacher competency building workshops and professional and personal development training programs to enable them to implement curricular and pedagogic reform.
• Teacher appraisal is conducted once a year with classroom observations allowing for direct assessment of teaching methods, classroom management, and instructional strategies. Feedback from reporting heads of department and the curriculum team are given equal weightage.
• Classroom teaching-learning is supplemented by curriculum-related field trips and educational tours, workshops, seminars and cultural events.
• The school’s team of highly qualified mentors use innovative and student-centric pedagogies including DIY program. An article a month program, student portfolio and student-led conferences to enable the holistic development of students.
• CPGIS-O’s comprehensive student evaluation process includes a blend of formative and summative assessments.

Student Achievement & Support A+

• The school has reported 100 percent pass percentage in the IGCSE and IB Grade X and Grade XII board exams. In 2023, the Grade X average is 80% and Grade XII average is 70%.
• Students are encouraged to participate in exchange programmes with France, South Korea & Mexico.
• Teachers offer academic support to clarify doubts and revise key concepts. to ensure effective learning management for all learners.
• Remedial education therapy is provided to students with special needs/ learning difficulties based on the specific needs of each student.
• Under the Aim for the Stars enrichment program, learners are divided into small groups to closely monitor their academic performances and help them achieve better grades.
• Strong emphasis is laid on students’ social emotional well-being at CPGIS-O. ther behavioural counselors monitor students’ socio emotional and mental well-being. Moreover, under its ‘School cinema initiative’, age-appropriate films are screened for Grades I-X students.
• AI technology platforms I School Connect & Mindler provide careers counselling and admissions guidance to class XII students to pursue higher education in universities abroad.
• The CPGIS Unplugged, an empowering student-led Newsletter, is a vibrant canvas for the creative expression of thoughts and ideas. This platform offers students an opportunity to manage, draft, and edit content independently.

Governance & Management A+

• The school’s Advisory Board comprises five members representative of academia, accounts, admin, audit and governance to ensure comprehensive governance and effective management.
• While school admin manages day-to-day affairs, the audit and governance sections ensure compliance with regulations, ethical practices, and good governance.
• SOPs are drafted to provide a detailed roadmap for implementing and operationalizing school policies. These SOPs serve as practical tools to enhance the overall effectiveness of the school’s operational framework.
• An annual salary appraisal ensures school leaders are fairly compensated, promoting job satisfaction and motivation. Performance appraisals are held every three months through governance, academic, admin and audit meetings. These appraisals ensure continuous improvement and timely recognition of achievements

Sports & Co-curricular Education A

• CPGIS-O accords high importance to sports and co-curricular education with ten coaches enabling the holistic development of students.
• In addition to its Physical Education curriculum, the school offers a Sports and Performing Arts program (SAP) for cricket, football, gymnastics, taekwondo, robotics, speech and drama, keyboard, chess, Western dance, and Western guitar, which focuses on promoting the arts, fostering athleticism, nurturing team spirit, and encouraging healthy competition.
• Students have the option to participate in the activities of numerous hobby clubs including TED ED, Math, Science, English Debate, Psychology, Commerce, Astronomy, and Health and Wellness Clubs.
• The school organises several inter-house activities and competitions including the “Choose your Canvas”(Art), Declamation Competition, “Game of 24” (Maths), and “Shark Tank” Budding Enterprises to enable students to showcase their talents.
• Students actively participate in MUN, national and international olympiads, science and robotics fairs, art and craft exhibitions
• Community service is integral to the curriculum. Students are encouraged to actively engage in social initiatives such as the Walkathon, Young Heroes Campaign, and the TATA Mumbai Marathon.

SPORTS

• Gymnastics
• Chess
• Cricket
• Taekwondo
• Dance
• Football
• Handball

HOBBY CLUBS

• TED ED Club
• Math Club
• Science Club
• English Debate Club
• Psychology Club
• Commerce Club
• Astronomy Club
• Health and Wellness Club
• Commerce Club

Technology Integration A+

• CPGIS-O is a WI-FI enabled campus which hosts 30 ICT-enabled classrooms empowering teachers to seamlessly integrate digital technology into their teaching-learning practices.
• Cambridge Teachers Support, Socrative, Flipgrade, and Padlet among other digital tools assist teachers to organise interactive quizzing, real-time assessment, and collaborative learning, fostering active student participation and immediate feedback.
• Digital platforms such as Google Apps, Zoom, and Microsoft Office optimises classroom activities by streamlining communication and documents sharing. Gamified learning platforms like Kahoot and Quizlet are also used to add an element of fun to education.
• The Learning Management System MICM EDUSPRINT serves as a central repository for classroom activity records, syllabi, teaching plans, and academic resources. It also enhances communication between stakeholders by providing details of academic progress and important school-related information.
• The school introduces Robotics and AI for grades I to XII students.
• The school’s team of 5 students of grades IX-X participated in Techtronics (Interschool Tech competition) and won First Prize in Water Rocket Category (Team event) in 2022-23 year.

Facts File

Estb: 2018
Board: Cambridge International & IB
Co-ed day: Playgroup-Grade XII
Campus size: 0.4 acres
Students: 516
Teachers: 60
Teacher: Student ratio: 1:10
Special needs education: Yes
Admission deadline: March 31
Admission age: 2 years
Registration process: Offline & Online
Seats: Applications ratio: 1:30
Annual tuition fee range: Rs. 35,000/- 3,50,000/-
Fee payment schedule: Quarterly
Transport: Yes
Medical care centre: Yes

CPGIS, OSHIWARA LEADER

Ruchi Hajela
Principal

An education alumna of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal (Uttarakhand) and Swami Vivekanand Subharti (Haridwar) universities with 28 years of rich teaching and admin experience having worked in Indo Scots Global School, Rainbow International School, Lok Puram Public School – all in Thane, Ruchi Hajela took over as Principal of CPGIS, Oshiwara in April 2024. Raised in a family of educators, Hajela’s passion for teaching was ignited in her formative years. She started her career as a teacher soon after she graduated. She is widely known for curating innovative workshops for students, parents and teachers, for scripting plays and voice overs, and above all for her outstanding leadership skills. In 2023, she was conferred the Principal of the Year award at the 5th Edu Leaders Summit.