Early Years:
EY 1: 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
EY 2 – EY 4: 09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Primary Section:
07:45 a.m. to 02:30 p.m.
Secondary Section:
07:45 a.m. to 02:30 p.m.
The school year will be divided into two terms. First term shall be from April to October and the second term shall be from November to March. There shall be a two-week vacation generally in October/November to fit in with the Diwali festival and one week during Christmas. The summer vacation shall ordinarily be from May to mid-June.
The maximum number of holidays including all vacations in the institution, shall be as per the circular received by the Education Department.
Students will not attend school on bank holidays stipulated by the Education Department. School will be in session Monday to Friday.
We also follow the International Primary Curriculum (Early Years Programme) UK, which is primarily designed for children between the ages of 3 and 5.
We adopt the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from Grade 1 to Grade 5. From Grade 6, we also offer the and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme.
At Grade 6, we allow the learners to choose between the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum. The school advises the learner basis his/her performance and aptitude through the years, but the decision is t the discrete to the learner and the parents.
All Staff members are fully qualified to teach in the school and are employed in accordance with the school’s employment policy. Moreover, the staff members are all appraised through a 360-degree appraisal process regularly to ensure continual improvement. Workshops and trainings are regularly planned for staff members to keep themselves updated and work towards bettering themselves professionally.
Safety of our students and staff is of paramount importance and we have adopted stringent measures.
Mock Drills on disaster management, emergency evacuation and training programmes for security personnel are organized regularly. Our safety systems ensure we are disaster ready. Firefighting readiness is evident in our omnipresent smoke detectors and water sprinklers. Our gates are manned by vigilant security who screen people on entry and only those with authorization cards are let in. Within the school premises, each nook and cranny have CCTV cameras which are monitored round the clock by staff deputed for that sole purpose.
The school is affiliated to and accredited by the following organizations:
ISO: We were the first school in India to get certified in 2001 with the ISO 9001:1994 standard. The latest revision was in 2015, where ISO 9001:2008 was revised to its current version i.e. 9001:2015. The accreditation is done by UKAS, certificate is issued by a third-party certification body, Bureau Veritas Certification India.
Our bus service is outsourced to Aroon Travels and is available for students at an additional fee. Students from EY 2 to grade 10 can avail of this facility. All buses have one driver, one cleaner and one lady attendant to ensure safety of the students.
The Management encourages the active cooperation and participation of the parents in the Institution. To facilitate the participation of the parents, the Management established the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
The PTA of the institution is an effervescent organization, always on the roll adding strength and support to the Institution. Its Executive Committee is elected every year from a group of zealous parents who nominate themselves and are then elected via secret ballot. They are actively engaged in the school & College events throughout the year.
The efficiently organized PTA operates through the various sub-committees. These teams ensure the smooth conduct of all events. The Management of the Institution supports all their ventures. The activities provide a base for interaction and enrichment of the entire JPES community. The reservoir of talent in children, staff and parents is tapped during these annual events.
The EY section has a 15:1 ratio while grades 1 upwards, the ratio is 1:30
In the words of George Couros, “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” We truly believe in this and hence all our classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology like smart boards and television sets which allow for greater differentiation, individualized learning, real world integration, and varied assessments. Moreover, students get one computer each to work on in our computer labs, which provides them with hands on experience.
In the words of George Couros, “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” We truly believe in this and hence all our classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology like smart boards and television sets which allow for greater differentiation, individualized learning, real world integration, and varied assessments. Moreover, students get one computer each to work on in our computer labs, which provides them with hands on experience.
Student health and safety being our top priority, regular health camps are held for all students which include a thorough dental and eye check- up. Our in-house nutritionist monitors the food available in the canteen and plans the diet for all our athletes, ensuring they get a nutritious and healthy diet for their strenuous schedules. We also have a doctor who students are free to approach for any health concern.
The ERP system we use is called SKOLARO and on admission, the details, including username, password and a user guide is mailed to parents to provide easy access.
A host of events, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities planned throughout the academic year keep the students busy tapping their creative side. They not only learn to multi task but it is also a platform to showcase their hidden talents. Our planner is filled with activities and students are spoilt for choice with the wide array of activities and competitions held.
There are currently approximately —– students studying in the institution.
All students of must wear a uniform that can be purchased from the school’s vendor. Information about this is given in the school handbook.
Students are encouraged to carry their own snacks from home, but for their convenience, there is a fully functional cafeteria in the school premises that offers nutritious and hygienic food at a very reasonable rate for students who wish to buy it. Our in-house nutritionist ensures the food passes through safety and food checks regularly and offers consultation to students and staff who wish to avail of it.
There is a separate charge for text books and note books. Both will be made available on our premises. The text books are available at a 30% discount that the Management passes on to the parents, if they are purchased in school.
Regular attendance is important for the student to attain maximum benefit from the educational program. Parents are requested to notify the Principal’s office in advance if a student absence is planned. Parents will be asked to provide written reasons for all absences as per the Student Handbook procedure on student absences.
We believe that all children should be given equal opportunities to learn and no child should be left behind. We have on roll, a full time Counselor and Special Educator who screen and support students with special needs or any behavioral issues. They also help teachers identify such students early on and help students with any special accommodations they may require in class or during examinations.
Year after year, our results and achievements speak for themselves. We are proud of the fact that we are among the top schools in Mumbai and have been Ranked no. 3 in Mumbai under schools offering both National and International Curriculum
Apart from the usual academic rigour, our students are exposed to a variety of events like GCMUN, TED talks, extra- curricular and co-curricular subjects like SSP, Drama, Music, Dance, Yoga etc. which help set a school culture that fosters real world learning. Important 21st Century skills like knowing how to interview well, critical thinking, debating and communication skills are all taught to students through myriad activities that are fun and at the same time, prepare them for an uncertain future.
The Career Counseling Cell of USGS is set up to guide all students from grade 8 to help them make an informed decision about subject and stream selection and possible career options. University fairs, exhibits, talks and panel discussions by notable alumni/ experts in the field are held as well as interactions with admissions officers from various universities are facilitated. Students are also given guidance on profile building, resume writing and interview skills. This ensures they are armed with all the support they need and our students have secured scholarships and admission in top universities around the world, including some Ivy League Universities as well.
We have an Enhancement Cell which consists of a very formidable team of experienced staff members. This team comprises of a Counselor, Special Educator, Doctor, Nutritionist and Graphologist who help such children develop holistically and works with them at their level.
The Management takes very seriously, its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with staff members to ensure adequate arrangements within the institution to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering, or likely to suffer, harm. Our very strict and elaborate Child Protection Policy ensures prevention of abuse by maintaining the ethos and atmosphere of the institution that is conducive to a safe environment. Strict action is taken against bullying and we also have an anti-bullying advisory forum where students can address their grievances.
The school firmly believes in the quote by John F. Kennedy “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Hence right from grade 3 students are given leadership opportunities in class as class leaders or representatives. From grade 8 onwards they can vie for a position in the Student Council, a team of extremely talented students who are role models for the others. There are several other clubs they can apply to be in the core committee of and organize and chair the GCMUN. The opportunities are endless!
The Management believes that travel can be educational; therefore, field trips and visits are encouraged. Students of all sections are taken on visits/ field trips that complement and give a more practical exposure to what is taught in class. All these trips and visits require formal parental consent.
Students of USGS are not permitted to carry any gadgets to school. At PPSIJC they are permitted to carry their phones.
All students have their personal lockers in their classrooms. Students from grade 1 upwards can access their lockers on their own to store any material that they need daily to avoid carrying heavy bags to school.
The school does not have a policy of conducting a “School Tour”
The decision should be influenced by what the institution symbolizes and stands for rather than the interiors and facade.
You can visit our school website —– for details and for curriculum insight you can go on www.cambridgeinternational.org (for class 6 to class 10)
Admission shall be based on data submitted as required by the professional Staff to determine:
Admission shall not be denied because of nationality, race or creed, however admission from classes EY 2 depends on the availability of seats and eligibility criteria.
The institution wishes to accept all qualified applicants and shall make every effort to provide facilities needed for the expected enrollment.
Yes, visit the website —— for details.
The registration can be done.
No. We follow the Government GR for age eligibility.
No, not except for cases either coming from overseas or from an unrecognized school.
No, not except for cases either coming from overseas or from an unrecognized school.
Not recommended.
No hard copies to be submitted only online registrations are to be done.
No. There is no “first come first serve” basis of admission.
The admission forms are issued online for class EY are to be filled online during the month of August. The parents who wish to seek admission for class EY 2 to class 10 must fill in the registration form as mentioned in the admission process.
We do not cater to Private students.
Our student teacher ratio is 1:15. Each class has 30 students with 2 teachers and a maid dedicated for that class.
We offer the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for all our Early years’ students.
We start off the academic year with just 45 minutes of school time for the first week for our EY 1 students, and 1 hour for the first two days for our EY 2 students. On the first day of school, one parent can accompany their ward in class to help them familiarize themselves to their teacher and the environment. Likewise, for EY 3 and EY 4, students attend school half day for the first two days and then start full day school.
In the beginning of the academic year, we have a Parent Orientation session where parents are briefed about how we work and what is expected of parents. On the last working day of every month, we have a formal Partnership Meet where parents can come and interact with their wards’ teachers and can have a look at the work done in class. Students are not to accompany parents for this meeting.
At USGS we do not require EY 1 students to be potty-trained. Our maids change their students’ diapers, and assist children in the bathroom while they are working towards being fully potty-trained. EY 2 students are permitted to wear diapers initially and teachers help wean them off diapers gradually with help and support from parents. EY 3 and EY 4 students are expected to be potty trained.
A daily healthy snack, specially planned and monitored by our in-house nutritionist is provided for all EY students. Students eat lunch in their classrooms with their teachers. However, if parents opt to send their own snacks for any reason, they may intimate the same to the supervisor beforehand. Any allergies or medical issues related to food are to be informed in writing at the beginning of the year so care can be taken accordingly.
