Dear Parent,

As I write this letter, the first batch of our students from Grade XII have already taken their Board Examinations. Their academic journey with us has ended. However, the real journey of their life is just about to begin, of which we will always remain a part, as their almamater. A sense of satisfaction also pervades as the first batch of Nischay Girls have taken their Grade VIII Rajasthan Board Examinations, their results have been outstanding. It has been a source of immense pride and is a giant leap towards our ‘Nischay’. I take this opportunity to thank all the parents who have supported this initiative in their own special way. At this moment I strongly feel, now we are ready to make new beginnings.

As we begin the Seventh Academic year, we embark upon new horizons by associating ourselves with diverse domestic and international educational initiatives.
Neerja Modi School has already become a candidate IB World School. We propose to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) which is a 2 year pre-university program of studies for grades XI and XII in 2009-2010 in addition to our CBSE Board. Efforts are also afoot to give our students the benefit of the IB formative courses, the Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) in 2009-2010. These transdisciplinary programs draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children. Hence students can become a part of this highly acclaimed international curriculum which will be delivered by national and international staff. Training and hiring of professional experts from Mumbai, U.K., Singapore and Thailand is underway.

The school is also preparing to offer international A and AS level courses for Grades XI and XII credited by University of Cambridge (UK) in 2009-2010.

As regards our International Program we deeply cherish our ongoing partnership with Harker School of USA. As we grow, we extend our International Exchange Program this year through interactive online exchange and student exchange program with various international schools. The success of our Video Conferencing facility, for parents and teachers, between Jaipur and Mumbai has prompted us to extend this facility to students to interact with their counterparts in schools overseas. We have initiated a Students’ Exchange Program in 2007 where our students are being hosted by various reputed schools in Indonesia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada and USA. An enthusiastic group of our students of middle school are visiting Point View School, Auckland, New Zealand for a three week exchange program in May, 2007. Another group of high school students is visiting Raffles International School, Indonesia in May, 2007.

As we open new avenues to provide diverse learning experiences to our students, we would like you, as partners, to take interest in understanding these dynamic initiatives. Your active involvement and support is essential in helping us guide your children to a bright future.

Saurabh Modi
Chairman