Academics

1. What is the teaching methodology used in the Kindergarten Division?

We follow a theme-based learning system, wherein each theme, that runs for 4 to 6 weeks, integrates learning objectives for Languages, Mathematics, and Social Skills development. A single teacher teaching all the subjects encourages an interdisciplinary approach. Each class has no more than 25 students, and each class consists of two teachers and one member of the support staff.
Physical Education is part of the curriculum which helps in developing fine and gross motor skills. Objectives are set for each age group in terms of what they are expected to do physically, and necessary developmental aids are used to achieve those. Stamina, balance, rhythm, strength, agility, and concentration are developed using a variety of enjoyable games and activities.

2. What are the extracurricular activities available for kindergarten students?

Yes, Manthan International School offers various extracurricular activities for kindergarten
students, such as art and craft, music, dance, and physical education.

3. What is the curriculum followed in the Primary division?

The Primary segment follows a Cambridge primary programme that includes subjects like English, mathematics, science, languages, Art, Music, Physical Education and from grade 3 onwards social studies.

4. What are the co-curricular activities offered for Primary students?
Manthan International School provides a range of co-curricular activities for Primary students, such as Sports, Art, Craft, Dance, Music, Theatre and PE and Cultural events.
5. Are there any opportunities for field trips or educational outings?
Yes, the school organizes regular field trips and educational outings to enhance the learning experience of the students.
6. Is there a specific curriculum for the Middle School division?
Middle School, comprising of Grades 6 to 8, prepares children for the rigors of high school. The learning objectives are set as per the Cambridge curriculum up to Grade 7 while also ensuring that the minimum requirements for CBSE are fulfilled. In Grade 8, students get the option to choose between Cambridge IGCSE and CBSE boards to continue their studies and eventually appear for their board exams in Grade 10. Middle School curriculum includes additional subjects like computer science and third languages French.
7. Are there any leadership or community service programs for Middle School students?
Yes, In grade 8, students get the opportunity to explore leadership roles in teacher-facilitated student run clubs such as Anveshan (Tedx) and Junior Sparsh (School magazine).
8. How does the school support the academic and emotional needs of Middle School students?
School has a dedicated School Counsellor for the emotional wellbeing of all students. Academic needs are regularly assessed in class by teachers and addressed when needed by remedial support.
9. How frequently do you conduct Assemblies?

Special assemblies are conducted to celebrate occasions and festivals.

10. Are there any career guidance programs for High School students?

Yes, the school provides career guidance programs, workshops, and counselling sessions to help High School students make informed decisions about their future. Below is the Counselling curriculum which we follow.

In Grade 9, students are given an understanding of what lies ahead in high school in terms of college and career planning.

In Grade 10, students are taken through a hands-on, “ikigai”-based workshop to understand and identify the parameters needed to decide on broad career areas.

In Grade 11, we use a case-study based approach to expose students to a more nuanced understanding of the world of work and how they can better prepare themselves for it.

In Grade 12, we have weekly classroom sessions to cover topics that are of interest to the entire class (or most of it). Beyond this, our approach to college counselling is highly individualised since we want every student to select colleges that are the best fit for them and their families.

11. What are the Subject choices available for High School Students?

Below are the Subject choices for Grade 9 & 10 Students following CBSE Curriculum.

  • English Language & Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science (Includes Geography, History, Economics & Political Science.
  • Language Options – Hindi, Telugu & French

Below are the Subject choices for Grade 9 & 10 Students following Cambridge Curriculum.

CAMBRIDGE IGCSE (GRADES 9 & 10)
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE (GRADES 9 & 10)
STREAM-1
STREAM-2
English (0500)English (0500)
Mathematics-Extended (0580) /Mathematics-Extended (0580) /
Additional (0606)Additional (0606)
Physics (0625)Combined Science (0653)
Chemistry (0620)Geography (0460)
Economics (0455)Economics (0455)
Hindi (0549) / French (0520)Hindi (0549) / French (0520)
Biology (0610) / Global Perspectives (0457) / Computer Science (0478) /Global Perspectives (0457) / Computer Science (0478)

Below are the Subject choices for Grade 11 & 12 Students following CBSE Curriculum.

STREAM SUBJECTS
STEM 1MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, ENGLISH + Any 1 of Economics / Computer Science / Physical Education / Psychology
STEM 2BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, ENGLISH + Any 1 of Mathematics / Psychology / Physical Education / Computer Science
COMMERCEMATHEMATICS, ACCOUNTANCY, ECONOMICS, ENGLISH + Any 1 of Psychology / Computer Science / Physical Education

Below are the Subject choices for Grade 11 & 12 Students following Cambridge Curriculum.

AS Level (5 subjects taken in 11th grade)
A Level (3-4 subjects taken in 12th grade)
STEM-1English Lang + Biology, Physics, Chemistry + Psychology / Computer ScienceEnglish Lang + Any 3-4 subjects continued from AS Level
STEM-2English Lang + Math, Physics, Chemistry
+ Economics / Psychology / Computer Science
English Lang + Any 3-4 subjects continued from AS Level
STEM-3English Lang + Math, Physics, Chemistry, BiologyEnglish Lang + Any 3-4 subjects continued from AS Level
NON STEMEnglish Lang + Mathematics, economics, Business, Psychology / Computer ScienceEnglish Lang + Any 3-4 subjects continued from AS Level
12. Does the school have a track record of university placements for High School graduates?

Yes, Manthan International School has a strong track record of university placements, with students gaining admission to prestigious national and international institutions. Below are some of the Universities where our students are placed.

Co-Curriculum

13. What are the co-curricular activities available at Manthan?
At Manthan, learning is beyond the classroom walls. Through the Physical Education Club, we offer a wide array of indoor and outdoor games and activities at Manthan such as football, basketball, volleyball/throwball and athletics. Apart from sports we also focus on Music, Art & Craft, Dance & Theatre (from grade 4 & above) as compulsory part of the curriculum for Pre-primary & Primary Years. Others: Play Area for Kids, Story Hut, and Tree house.
14. What kind of club activities do your school provide?

Clubs are from middle school (grade 6th) onwards student can choose any one of their favourite hobby or skills to enhance from the below options.

Teacher Run Club Student Run Club
MusicSparsh
DanceJunior debate club
Art & craftMovie club
Anveshan (TEDx)Math club
Science ClubInternational Culture Club
Physical education club
Theatre club
15. Are there any after-school activities provided by the school?

Yes, the School provides after-school paid sports activities for Grade 4 & above from 2:45 to 4:15 PM, the charges are 4,000 INR and the school has coaches & in house PE teachers who take charge of these sessions. Transport service is available up till specific nodal points for the students opting for the after-school activities.

General

16. What are the school timings at Manthan International School?
School timings are 8 am – 3 pm for all grades. School functions from Monday – Friday upto Grade 5 and 2 Saturdays in a month are working for middle and high school students (please refer to school diary calendar for specific working Saturdays).
17. Is transportation facility available for students?

Yes, Manthan International School provides transportation facilities (Optional) with wellmaintained buses and trained drivers for the convenience of students.

19. What is the qualification of teachers here in school?
We hold four PTMs in each academic year. Parents receive a detailed assessment of their children, which is discussed in the meeting. They can also discuss the student’s progress and understand the plan for the next term. The entire school leadership team is available for interaction during these meetings. We keep parents well-informed about all school events and activities through online school management softvware, SMS, emails, and letters.
20. After, grade 7th you provide the choice of Board which according to you is the best & why?
Till grade 10th both curricula are equally good, however once the student is in grade 8 then depending upon his subject choices and future we recommend the curriculum, for which we have school leadership and segment leader guide students/parents based on the child’s preferences, natural abilities, and previous assessments.
21. What are the language options you have?
English will be the medium of Instruction, apart from English we have Hindi, Telugu from Grade 1 & French is offered from Grade 6 onwards.
22. When do we have long holiday breaks in school?

We have 3 breaks for the Academic Year 2023-24.

  • Summer – 3rd week of April to mid-June.
  • Dusshera- 14th Oct to 25th Oct (2023) depending upon the day of occasion usually 10 days.
  • Sakranti /Pongal (14th Jan-17th Jan)
23. Does the school have any tie up with any hospital in case of injury or any emergency?
We do not have any tie-up with any Hospital but in case of any emergencies we have Citizen Hospital nearby.
24. what are the transport routes offered by Manthan?

We cover up to 15 Kms radius from our campus below are some of the locations we cover. It is recommended you check with the School Transport In-charge for specific Pick up / Drop Location.

KukatpallyKismatpur
MadhapurMokhilla
Hitech CityKothi- Secunderabad
ShaikhpetKondapur
BiramgudaManikonda
MiyapurKokapet
NizampetGachibowli
25. What interactions are scheduled between Parents & School? is there a Dedicated person for Parents Queries?

Yes, the school has dedicated Parent Coordinator to manage all queries from the parents. There are 4 calendared PTM in an Academic Year. Apart from PTM’s in case if parents need to speak to the academic team, they can schedule meeting with the respective Teacher Leaders by reaching out to Parent Coordination Team.

26. Is there any Possibility to meet principal?

Yes, you must take a prior appointment with our Parent Coordination Team.

27. What are the School Timings?

The school functions from 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM for all grades.

28. What is the average class strength?
The average class strength is 25 students in each section.
29. Why the time of the preprimary is same as of other school timings?
Timings are same across all segments for ease of transport logistics and to allow
preschoolers enough time to complete all activities and to adapt to the school environment.
30. Do you provide Canteen facility? What kind of food are served? How does the Food Menu look like?
Yes, the school has in-house canteen facility which provides wholesome Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks, the menu is decided by the Nutritionist at the school, and we provide only Vegetarian Food. The canteen also displays food menu as well as the nutritional information of each meal.
31. If the child join in Mid Term, what kind of support is provided to help the child?
We offer additional classes for the students who need extra support and guidance. Our teachers are always ready to assist them with their learning needs.
32. Do you have a Day Care? Up to How many Hours? Do You charge Extra for it?

No, the school does not provide Day care facility.

33. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Manthan International School?
Our student-to-teacher ratio is typically 12:1, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and support.

Jr.KG to Grade 2 : 2:25
Grade 3 to 12 : 1:25

34. When was the school established? How large is the school campus?

The school was established in the year 2010, the school campus covers an area of 5 acres

35. Are air-conditioned classrooms available?
No, the school doesn’t have air-conditioned classrooms.
36. Will uniforms and textbooks be provided by the school?
No. Uniforms and textbooks must be purchased separately from vendor.
37. What school trips are compulsory for students? Are the charges for such trips included in the fees?
School trips are not compulsory for the students; however, we recommend them to enrich learners’ education. As they are optional, trip charges have to be paid for separately.

Admissions

38. What is the admission Process:
We accept enquiries for admission throughout the academic year and admit students based on the availability of seats. Kindly follow these steps:

STEP-1: School Visit: The admission process starts with the parents and the child visiting the school. The parents need to give some basic information in the inquiry form at this stage so that the counsellor can assist them better. After a detailed discussion with the admissions counsellor, a guided tour of the school is conducted. It is advisable to visit the school during school hours (8.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday) to get a better sense of how well the school functions, how the learning happens and how happy the children look and how committed the teachers are.

STEP-2: Application & Registration Form: Once a child and parents decide to join the school, an application needs to be filled up giving all the particulars of previous education, medical history, etc. The form can be obtained from school office by paying Rs 500/-

STEP-3: Fitment Interaction: The Respective class teacher will assess the child for fitment (oral and activity-based) and assess if the child can attend the class as desired by parents. The likely outcomes of the fitment interactions are admission to the class as desired by parents, or admission to the desired class with a joint action plan between the teacher and parents to work on certain areas of improvement, or advise to the parents to admit the child in a lower class if the child does not match any of the learning outcomes required for the given class.

NOTE: Children coming from other states or overseas will not be evaluated on their second language. It is understood that a child joining in Grade 6 could be at the learning level of Grade 1 or 2 as far as the second language goes as they would not have been taught this in their previous school. If the child is good on other counts, Manthan will admit her/him and put special efforts to bring her/him on par with her/his grade over the next one year.

STEP-4: Admission: Once the parent and the school agree on the class the child will join and a joint action plan for furthering the child’s education, a formal meeting will be held between the parents and the Head of the Institution to admit the child. No child is rejected on the basis of the parents’ education or standing.

There is no requirement of Transfer Certificates till Grade 1, only birth certificates will be checked. For Grade 1 upwards, you should ideally carry the certificates and mark sheets issued by the previous school along with the birth certificate. Photographs of the child and the parents will be required as well.

39. What are Age Criteria for Admission:

The child should have completed minimum age as per the below table as on 1st June of the Academic year applying for.

ENTERING GRADE AGE AS ON 01 JUNE
Junior KG 3 years 6 months
Senior KG 4 years 6 months
Grade 15 years 6 months
40. Do you take admission for special Child? Autistic, dyslexia, Slow learner, need extra help.
Manthan has highly qualified Special Needs teachers who work with special needs students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning. They implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP) to create a safe and productive classroom environment. The educators facilitate inclusive learning and counsel children and parents on different learning aspects. They also train teachers to educate them on different disabilities in special needs children and how to support them.
41. Do you accept admission to a physically challenged child?
Yes, we do offer admission to children with disabilities. They can attend school along with the other children and benefit from the inclusive and supportive learning environment. We have special educators and counsellors who will assist them in their academic and personal development. We also have accessible infrastructure and facilities that cater to their needs. We believe that every child has the right to quality education, and we strive to provide them with
equal opportunities and respect.
42. Child is from CBSE and Now parent wanted to take admission in Cambridge is the transition possible?
We can facilitate the transition from CBSE to Cambridge curriculum for your child. We conduct baseline assessment to ensure that the student will be able to make the transition and the academic team will discuss the details and requirements.
43. Learner wants to take admission in 11 Class and Choose a particular Subject, How will they be counselled?

If a learner wants to take admission in 11th class and choose a particular subject, the subject combinations available from the Board will be discussed and required counselling will be provided based on that.

44. Can you provide information about scholarships or financial aid?
We do not offer scholarships or financial aid.
45. In case we withdraw the admissions before or after the academic session, will we be able to get the refund?
As per the school fee policy, fees once paid is non-refundable.

Health & Safety

46. How do you ensure the safety and security of the students on campus?
We prioritise the safety and security of our students through our Safeguarding Programme. We have strict security measures in place, including surveillance cameras, controlled access points, and well-trained staff to ensure a safe learning environment.
47. If the child get hurt in school, how is it handled? Do you have tie up with any hospital.
We have an in-house infirmary with Qualified Nurses to provide first-aid and basic life support. In the event of a significant injury, we promptly inform the parents and take the student to the nearest medical facility for immediate medical attention & care.