Admission Overview :

GAIS welcomes students to an enriching and joyful learning experience. The Admission Procedure is completely transparent, and has been designed to ensure a suitable fit between what the parents and children expect from the School, and what the School in turn can offer to them.

Age Eligibility (at the time of entrance) :

Admission will be granted to candidates only if they fulfill the age criteria mentioned below :
Age Criteria :

• 2+ for Nursery
• 3+ for KG1
• 4+ for KG2
• 5+ for Grade 1
• 6+ for Grade 2 and so on...

Admissions Process :

Pre-Primary : Parents applying for Nursery, KG1 & KG2 will be required to fill out an Application Form. There will be no formal tests or interviews conducted on the child. Instead, the child will be observed in a group setting to assess his/her ability to interact in a school environment.

Grades 1 onwards : A simple, yet comprehensive three-stage admissions process will be used :

• Initial Screening on the basis of an Application Form
• Aptitude Test to determine child’s proficiency across different subject areas
• Interaction with child and parents to assess the child’s ability and eagerness to gain from the GAIS experience Successful applicants will be required to carry out certain other formalities to complete the admission process

Parents/Guardians can obtain the Application Form in the following ways :

• Collect from the School Campus – Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur, P.O, Rasapunja, Kolkata - 700104, India (Near Praxis Business School) on payment of fees of Rs. 1,000/- in cash. Please retain receipt for future reference
• Collect from the School City Office & Pre-Primary Wing – Ground Floor, Block G, 417, New Alipore, Kolkata - 700 053, India (Near B P Poddar Hospital) on payment of fees of Rs. 1,000/- in cash. Please retain receipt for future reference
• Download from the School Website – www.gemsakademia.com (The fee of Rs. 1,000/- will need to be paid along with the Registration Fee at the School campus at the time of submission of the Application Form)

Admissions Contact :

• Mr. Samuel Chatterjee (Mobile : +91 90518 88888, Email : admissionakademia@gemsindia.co.in)
• Mr. Parvez Alam (Mobile : +91 98362 26999, Email : enquiryakademia@gemsindia.co.in)

The GEMS unique curriculum is a blend of the best in National and International Curriculums and is aligned to current understanding of learning and teaching. It facilitates seamless progress from formative years through schooling to tertiary education while ensuring smooth transition from one curriculum to the other.

The curriculum encourages students to be active learners who explore, understand and participate in the world around them. By exposing students to a wide variety of disciplines, both cognitive and non-cognitive skills are fine-tuned as they prepare for a well-balanced life outside of school. Embedded in GEMS Core Values - World Citizenship, Universal Values, Leadership Qualities and Forward Thinking, the curriculum focuses on developing the whole child, individualizing student support, giving students a global and local perspective, developing skills for the future and nurturing the gifted and talented students.

A member of the GEMS Network of Schools, GAIS offers students a choice between Cambridge International Examination (CIE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

CIE is a non-profit organization, and part of the University of Cambridge. It operates in over 160 countries across the globe, and was set up in 1998 to deliver high-quality, leading-edge qualifications that meet the ongoing demands of employers and educators around the world. CIE programmes incorporate the best in international education and are constantly updated and extended in line with changing needs. Affiliated schools receive guidance for curriculum development and classroom teaching and learning.
CIE’s various programmes are well conceived and aim to develop essential skills in students. At Akademia, we offer the following CIE programmes:

• The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is offered in Grade 7-8. At the end of the programme, students take the Cambridge Checkpoint Tests. These are marked externally, by the CIE, and provide assessment in English, Mathematics, and Sciences.
• The Cambridge IGCSE is offered in Grade 9-10. The world’s most popular curriculum for this age group, it encourages learner-centered and enquiry-based approaches to learning. Students can choose from a wide and diverse range of subjects.
• The Cambridge International AS/A Levels are offered in Grade 11-12. They provide excellent preparation for university education. Students take AS Level Exams in Grade 11, and A Level Exams in Grade 12, and can either follow a broad course of study or specialize in a particular area.

For more information on CIE, please visit : www.cie.org.uk.

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

CISCE was established in 1958 by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate. Their curriculum is designed in accordance with the Council’s requirements and emphasizes on a broad range of subject areas. Students are required to sit for external sets of examinations in Grade 10 and 12.

• The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination has been designed to provide a set of exams for students in Grade 10 in a course of general education. All candidates are required to sit for exams in seven subjects.
• The Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination is taken by students in Grade 12 after a two year course of studies in their specific area of interest. Candidates are required to sit for exams in six subjects.

For more information on CISCE, please visit : www.cisce.org.

Please note : The School has already got affiliation from CIE and an application has been made to CISCE for affiliation. The CISCE process is underway and official affiliation status is expected to be bestowed upon GEMS Akademia International School shortly.

Playschool and Kindergarten :

The GEMS Akademia International School, with a homely atmosphere and a low child-teacher ratio, offers an exciting early learning experience for children aged between 2+ to 5 years. We strive to provide a safe and happy environment in which children are encouraged to develop social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills through play.

The curriculum is Play-based and Child-centered; recognizing students' multiple intelligences. A day at Kindergarten involves much free play, both indoors and outdoors, and structured time. Indoor free play is based around a series of activities : Dramatic Play, Blocks / Building, Sensory, Art and Discovery / Science.

The following formal areas of learning are addressed in a structured manner :

• Phonetics, Reading and Language Arts
• Mathematics-Numeracy
• Science
• The five senses
• Development of inquiry and thinking skills
• Health Nutrition
• Safety
• Social Studies
• Music, Movement, Drama
• Drawing and sculpture

Primary School :

Grades 1 to 5
The Primary School at GEMS Akademia, Kolkata covers a period of five years wherein the scope and depth of learning increases gradually, while opportunities for play and creative expression continue to complement learning. The emphasis in the first two years (Grades 1 and 2) is on language with the introduction of a second language, on mathematics in practical terms and on the environment, encouraging observation and discovery.

In the Upper Primary (Grades 3 to 5) children begin to use their acquired skills in language and mathematics to take the initiative in learning, and teaching is designed to this purpose. There is a broadening of the curriculum in Grades 4 and 5 as well as an increase in cognitive challenge.

Middle School :

Grades 6 to 8
During the three years of Middle School education, the student's intellectual, aesthetic, physical and cultural growth and development are intensified and extended to a foundation course designed to suit children from an international background. The Curriculum aims to produce confident and competent learners, who are able to communicate effectively.

Subjects at the Middle Level

Scholastic	Co- Scholastic
1st Lang : English	Physical Education
Mathematics	Art / Craft
2nd Lang : Hindi	Music
3rd Lang : French / Spanish	Dance
Social Science	Club Activity
ICT	SUPW and Community Work

Secondary School :

Grades 9 to 10
Subjects at the Secondary Level

Scholastic	Co- Scholastic
English	Physical Education
Science	Life Skills
Hindi, Sanskrit or French	Club Activities
Mathematics
Social Science
ICT

Subjects on offer for Cambridge Curriculum :
IGCSE (9 & 10)

English	Sociology
Hindi	Child Development
French	ICT
Spanish	Art & Design
Mathematics	P.E.
Physics	Economics
Chemistry	Accounting
Biology	Business Studies
History	Travel & Tourism
Geography	Enviromental Management

Higher Secondary School :

Grades 11 to 12
Subjects on offer for Cambridge Curriculum :
A Level (11 & 12)

English	Psychology
Mathematics	Art & Design
Physics	Environmental Management
Chemistry	Physical Education
Biology	Sociology
Economics	Travel & Tourism
Accounting	ICT
Business Studies	Geography
History