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1. A vision of Mrs. Ratna Reddy, CHIREC was conceived to provide academic excellence and a well- rounded learning experience to the children of Hyderabad. Today, CHIREC is one of the top international schools in the city. Wherever life may lead our students, our range of curriculum assures that they are ready and prepared. Here at CHIREC International we offer the CBSE, IB and Cambridge Curriculum. Chirec Listed as Best International Schools In Hyderabad Vision & Philosophy To offer quality education and achieve overall excellence. By ‘Quality Education’ we mean an education that will produce critical thinkers, high achievers, lifelong learners, team players, compassionate humans, responsible citizen, and individuals who learn to make the right choices in life, and are future ready. At CHIREC, we believe that it is at school where children are prepared to face the world. The reason why – we strive to provide students with a strong and holistic academic foundation – one that defines the course of a child’s future. CHIREC’s philosophy traces its origin to ‘The Whole Child’ concept. This concept is the framework for the development of the four key areas essential for shaping an all-round personality. Our holistic system of learning helps students become all-rounders who are versatile and confident. Our time-tested and innovative teaching methods help students be ready for wherever life may lead them to. International Schools In Hyderabad The Director Greetings from the Director It would be no exaggeration to say that our 25-year-old school has built a reputation, which is synonymous with excellence. A simple thought of clubbing content from Indian curriculum with the best of teaching practices from around the world gave birth to a New Age school, that began its journey 25 years ago. CHIREC endeavours to provide an environment that encourages growth, fosters creativity, exploration and discovery; broadens student’s intellectual, physical and emotional horizons; which builds a strong spirit of integrity, compassion and generosity. School life must be a quest for

2. meaning that goes far beyond the limitations of conventional curricula, text books and standardised examinations – so that when our students leave us, they are secure in their abilities, strong in their principles and confident to face challenges. Ratna D. Reddy (Director) Principal- CBSE “An educational system isn’t worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living, but doesn’t teach them how to make a life.” – Unknown Our mission statement declares that we will aspire for academic excellence, along with a holistic development of each student through funfilled and innovative teaching strategies. This means that your child will secure support and encouragement, while learning through a range of interactive activities. It will also ensure that your child’s latent talent is identified in the classroom, sports field, music or art class. Nine tenths of education is encouragement and your child will not be found wanting in this regard. Ample support will be provided for emotional and intellectual development. We will also strive to provide an education that is value-based. Values are increasingly getting eroded by temptations, which children at their tender age, are unable to resist. We will endeavour to teach them to stand by their convictions and core human values. We will try to inculcate in them the value of hardwork, responsibility, time management and sense of justice. We create a safe environment within which, the students are free to explore, discover and develop their capacities to meet the challenges of the 21st century. A CHIRECian can be identified in the melee by the confidence exuded in overcoming challenges. Open and free communication is imperative to address issues that might cause misunderstanding. We will strive to communicate in a positive manner , to help each other cope with situations. Every organised community requires guidelines and CHIREC is no exception. Rules enable us to live our lives as civilised people being conscious of our rights and duties. As Aristotle said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” A hallmark of any human being is self esteem and at CHIREC , it can be achieved only by earning it and not by any perceived birthright. Learning is a sacred activity and everthing at CHIREC will reflect the elevated status of learning. This includes the dignity of speech and the turnout of the students. Finally, in the words of George Bernard Shaw – What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge and knowledge in pursuit of the child. Good wishes to everyone. Mrs. Iffat Ibrahim (Principal)

3. Awards received CHIREC’s founder and Managing Director, Ms.Ratna Reddy was awarded the prestigious International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge award.” Ms.Ratna Reddy completed her Bachelor’s degree in Home Science from A. N. G. R. University, Hyderabad. It was here that Ms. Reddy’s early interest in a career in education emerged. She went on to specialize in Child Development at the postgraduate level at the same college. She then went on to completed her second postgraduate major in ‘Early Childhood Education’ from the University of Iowa, United States in 1988. She held an assistantship at the department, and supervised and graded the student teachers working on their teacher certification. The two year programme provided her with insights into the Program, Structure, Organization and Management of Pre schools and Public schools. Ms.Ratna Reddy returned to India in June 1988 with a desire to start a preschool. Schools in those days typically focused only on academics. Sports and other extra –curricular activities, though part of the course, were not given too much emphasis in the overall development of children. She identified a definite gap and decided to fill this gap and set up Children’s Recreation Centre, popularly known as CHIREC, to offer summer camp, after school, weekend and vacation camps. The first summer camp in April 1989 was a huge success, and in June 1989, she started CHIREC Nursery and the institution which changed the face of education in Hyderabad was born. CHIREC nursery popularly known as “CHIREC” has affiliation with three curricula International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International Education and Central Board of Secondary Education with 3300 students in three campuses. CHIREC is always conscious about its responsibility towards the community in the neighbourhood and has been actively involved in such activities since its inception. Be it tree plantations, supporting the cause of street children, blind school, old age home, and orphanage through the community development program of the school. CHIREC has adopted the neighbourhood Government school which has been hailed as a Pilot Project of a Government / Private Enterprise to improve the standard of facilities and quality of teaching. CHIREC is ranked No. 3 in the state and No 15 in the country by Education World and Digital Learning magazines in India! Ms. Ratna Reddy was awarded “Outstanding Achiever Award” by FLO in 2013. CHIREC International’s Founder – Director, Mrs. Ratna D. Reddy being felicitated for her contribution to education by Andhra Mahila Sabha P. Obul Reddy Public School on Teachers’ Day.

4. The Features Features that help students make the best of their formative years Learning that goes beyond the boundaries of a set curriculum. Equal emphasis on academics and co-curricular activities. Technology-based teaching strategies for effective learning. Close supervision of curriculum delivery and assessment. Individual attention to enhance performance. Appreciation for nature and sustainable green initiatives. Development of empathy and compassion towards the underprivileged. Development of a multicultural, multilingual and tolerant student community. Exposure to global perspectives and engagement with international issues. Chirec Best International Schools in Hyderabad stands out. Career guidance Our College and Career Guidance Cell ensures that there is a professional plan in place, to cover all the elements needed for a student to successfully enter reputed colleges. The journey starts in Grade 9 with students being briefed about the various career paths available. Students are in a better position to make an informed choice about their subject choices. Aptitude test is also conducted for desirous students to identify traits which will be helpful in identifying career paths. Meetings are convened with parents, to help articulate a clearer idea of the students’ future goals. In Grade 11, the counselors again play a pivotal role in recommending subject choices based on the records of the past 3 years of the child (Grade 8, 9, 10). Counsellors arrange for guest lectures in various fields of careers, arrange for interaction with representatives of Foreign universities, Indian institutions of acclaim to make the students aware of the array of options available for them. The School has a tie up with Akash and TIME coaching to provide the necessary preparation to competitive exams to Indian universities. The journey: 1.Grade IX (IGCSE) requires students to make choices in terms of the subjects. The counsellor is part of this process. Based on the counsellor’s recommended subjects, the coordinator will discuss and assign final choices to the student. 2.Case files are created for students in Grade IX, documenting their interests and desired career path. This stage focuses on?excluding career paths that are clearly not of interest. 3.Meetings are convened with parents, to help articulate a clearer idea of the students’ future goals.

5. 4.In Grade X, we consciously do not address any college and career issues to avoid the possibility of dissonance for a child, since ?the immediate focus is on the successful completion of the board exams. 5.During the stream / subject selection for Grade XI, the counselors again play a pivotal role in recommending subject choices ?based on the records of the past 3 years of the child (Grade VIII, IX, X). 6.By October, a Grade XI student must be enrolled in SAT coaching class, so that by February, while in Grade XI, the SAT I is ?completed. 7.In Grade XI, the counsellor’s role peaks with ensuring that all deadlines are being met towards the following: Recommendation Letters from teachers. CBSE CHIREC is affiliated to and accredited by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a name that spells quality and excellence. The CBSE envisions a robust, vibrant and holistic school education that will engender excellence in every sphere of human endeavour. The Board is committed to providing quality education to promote intellectual, social and cultural vivacity among its learners. It works towards evolving a learning process and environment, which empowers the future citizens to become global leaders in the emerging knowledge society. The Board advocates Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation with an emphasis on holistic development of learners. CHIREC CBSE commits itself to providing a stress-free learning environment that will develop competent, confident and enterprising citizens who will promote harmony and peace. Cambridge CHIREC takes pride in being a CIE school affiliated to the University of Cambridge. Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. Cambridge International Examinations is recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) – the regulator of examinations in England – to award qualifications. CHIREC Cambridge understands the meaning of excellence in education and relentlessly pursues its vision of achieving International standards in education. We aim to develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the fast-changing modern world.

6. International Baccalaureate CHIREC is also affiliated to The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. IB offers four educational programmes for children aged 3-19. To this end, the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. CHIREC IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Faculty List