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Rated Among The Top CBSE Schools in Pune<\/h4>\n

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Mission & Credo<\/a><\/div>
Management<\/a><\/div>
Chairperson<\/a><\/div>
Awards<\/a><\/div>
Achievements<\/a><\/div>
Testimonials<\/a><\/div>
NABET Accreditation<\/a><\/div>
School Tour<\/a><\/div>
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Rated Among The Top CBSE Schools in Pune<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”zig-zag-section zig-sports mobile-change” css=”.vc_custom_1701846184394{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_raw_html css=”.vc_custom_1697610104204{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFU2Nob29sJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRUJhY2tncm91bmQlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706772976831{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]Akshara International School (AIS), one of the most prestigious schools in Pune, is a co-educational K-12 private school affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.<\/p>\n

It was established in 2007 as a pre-primary school and is located at Wakad in Pune (near the Hinjewadi IT park). It caters to a community of highly educated and well-travelled parents who expect world class quality education for their wards with Indian value system.<\/p>\n

Its students have consistently excelled in academics with 100% results in the Board exams and selections in various competitive exams like IIT-JEE, NEET and NID.<\/p>\n

For the holistic development of each child, it provides performing arts classes and a sports program along with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Air wing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”img-thumb-right”][vc_single_image image=”12883″ img_size=”840×500″ alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1698303129487{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”mission-credo” el_class=”zig-zag-section zig-sports” css=”.vc_custom_1701846252280{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”img-thumb-right”][vc_single_image image=”12884″ img_size=”840×500″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1697549884616{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFQWtzaGFyYSUzQyUyRnNwYW4lM0VNaXNzaW9uJTNDJTJGaDMlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_raw_html]JTNDcCUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZ3JlZW4tY29sb3IlMjIlM0UlRTIlODAlOUNBa3NoYXJhJUUyJTgwJTlEJTIwZnJvbSUyMHRoZSUyMFNhbnNrcml0JTIwc2lnbmlmaWVzJTIwJUUyJTgwJTlDSW1wZXJpc2hhYmxlJUUyJTgwJTlEJTIwYW5kJTIwJUUyJTgwJTlDSW5leGhhdXN0aWJsZSVFMiU4MCU5RCUyMGFuZCUyMHRodXMlMjB0aGUlMjBuYW1lJTIwY2hvc2VuJTIwZm9yJTIwdGhpcyUyMGluc3RpdHV0aW9uJTIwb2YlMjBsaWZlbG9uZyUyMGxlYXJuaW5nLiUzQyUyRnAlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706773059535{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]The school philosophy is to encourage the natural curiosity of young minds and inculcate a lifelong habit of \u201ccontinuous learning\u201d in every child. Learning, of course, is not to be restricted to the classrooms, but continues outside: on the play field, in gardens and just about everywhere.<\/p>\n

The school mission is –<\/p>\n

\u201cTo nurture a global outlook by equipping each student to creatively and critically think with a good balance of knowledge values and life skills which will help them to face with resilience, the challenges of life and inculcate a sense of responsibility towards the needs of self and society in the 21st century<\/strong>\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”zig-zag-section zig-sports mobile-change” css=”.vc_custom_1701846237900{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFT3VyJTIwJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRUNyZWRvJTNDJTJGaDMlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706773158337{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]Education at Akshara is based on 3 core beliefs:<\/p>\n

International Vision:<\/strong>\u00a0Our goal is to create future global citizens with broad-based knowledge of the world we live in and capabilities for success in an international environment.<\/p>\n

Indian Heritage:<\/strong>\u00a0The rich Indian tradition and cultural values are instilled in the students through the school environment, activities and moral teaching.<\/p>\n

Individual Development:<\/strong>\u00a0The focus is on holistic development of each child through a variety of co-curricular and extra curricular activities in addition to the academic program; and for recognition of individual differences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”img-thumb-right”][vc_single_image image=”12882″ img_size=”840×500″ alignment=”right” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1697549902976{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”zig-zag-section zig-sports mobile-change” css=”.vc_custom_1701846184394{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”img-thumb-right”][vc_single_image image=”17286″ img_size=”840×500″ style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1707224044219{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_raw_html css=”.vc_custom_1704200496112{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFTkFCRVQlMjAlM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFQWNjcmVkaXRhdGlvbiUzQyUyRmgzJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706773190293{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]Akshara is committed to providing quality education and has set up robust processes for school governance, teaching and administration.<\/p>\n

Its processes have been assessed for Quality School Governance by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), a constituent Board of the Quality Council of India (QCI). After evaluation of its processes based on standards defined in a quality framework, it has been granted accreditation by NABET.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”management” el_class=”zig-zag-section zig-sports”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFT3VyJTIwJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRU1hbmFnZW1lbnQlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”The school has been established by a Charitable Trust and has on its School Management Committee luminaries from the fields of education, social work, scientific research and technology as below:” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%2300612d|line_height:22px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”fw600″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-accordian”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Mrs. Jyoti Rathore ( Founder and chairperson )” tab_id=”mrs-Jyoti-rathore”][vc_column_text]is an educationist and member of NCERT Education Council, New Delhi. She is member, Management Council of Vidya Bharati Mahavidyalaya, Amravati and Governing Body, College of Engineering and Technology, Jalgaon. Her exposure to education systems outside India, especially in UK, inspired her to set up an institution which takes the best of the western and Indian education system. She is an engineer and a management diploma holder. Read More<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mrs. Sonali Balwatkar ( Principal )” tab_id=”mrs-sonali-balwatkar”][vc_column_text]has a rich experience of 18 years in the teaching and school administration field. She is M. Sc. in Bio-Chemistry (rank holder) and has an MBA degree with specialization in HR. She has taught Chemistry at secondary\/ senior secondary level. She is a strong administrator and has been Centre Superintendent for CBSE AISSCE and AISSE exams and Deputy Center Superintendent for AIEEE exam and M.P. Board professional exams (PMT, PET, PPT etc.)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dr. Vinita. D. Apte ( Pre-Primary Program Advisor )” tab_id=”dr-vinita-d-apte”][vc_column_text]is a renowned Early Childhood Educationist, a Rotary International Awardee, and founder Director of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan\u2019s Teachers Training College. She has authored 6 books for preschool teachers. She has over 28 years of experience in the field and has designed the Early Years Curriculum for Akshara International School. She draws from her rich international experience of work in Australia, Israel and New Zealand.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dr. D. R. Shekhawat ( Academic Program Advisor )” tab_id=”dr-d-r-shekhawat”][vc_column_text]is President, Association of Maharashtra State Educational institutions, a state level body of Govt. aided schools and colleges. He has made valuable contributions in shaping and guiding the patterns of primary, secondary and higher secondary education in the state of Maharashtra by serving in the capacities of \u201cChairman Board of Studies in Chemistry\u201d, \u201cMember Academic State Board of SSC and HSC\u201d. He is Founder of Vidyabharati Shaikshanik Mandal, a society with ten higher secondary schools, seven Junior Colleges and five Senior Colleges in Amravati and its surrounding districts. He has been acting VC of Amravati University.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mr. Jayesh Rathore ( Technology Advisor )” tab_id=”mr-jayesh-rathore”][vc_column_text]is an IIT, Mumbai alumni, IEEE student award winner and Fulbright Fellowship holder. He is Senior Director with Cognizant Technology Solutions and has spent several years overseas in Europe and US providing IT consultancy to financial institutions. He is an active social worker and has been involved in several Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dr. Shashank Shrotria ( Healthcare Advisor )” tab_id=”dr-shashank-shrotria”][vc_column_text]is an IIT, Mumbai alumni, IEEE student award winner and Fulbright Fellowship holder. He is Senior Director with Cognizant Technology Solutions and has spent severa is a consultant pediatric surgeon with KEM Hospital, Pune and Bharti hospital. He specialises in pediatric thoracic and liver surgery and has received overseas training in U.K. and Germany. He has special interest in child intensive care, runs a mountaineering club and adventure training.l years overseas in Europe and US providing IT consultancy to financial institutions. He is an active social worker and has been involved in several Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”align-text-imgcenter zig-zag-section bg-school-toor” css=”.vc_custom_1697609599482{background-color: #f9fafb !important;}” el_id=”school-tour”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFU2Nob29sJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRVRvdXIlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696424916715{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]Elementary School is truly an extraordinary place of learning. Our talented staff provides each student with a rigorous standards.<\/p>\n

The homelike quality of our school contributes to a relaxed, focused experience for the child. Our indoor classroom activities are placed on open shelves for selection by children based on their interest and readiness. Our outdoor environment offers a beautiful developed playground with manipulatives, tricycles, pets, and gardens.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”13026″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1697609476294{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”zig-zag-section bg-school-toor zig-sports mobile-change” css=”.vc_custom_1701846110814{background-color: #f9fafb !important;}” el_id=”school-tour”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1697609812365{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_raw_html css=”.vc_custom_1697610028916{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmN1c3RvbS10aXRsZXMlMjIlM0UlM0NzcGFuJTNFU2Nob29sJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRVRvdXIlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706773232945{padding-right: 20px !important;}”]Akshara follows an activity-based, experiential learning approach to stimulate the development of multiple intelligences. The school program aims to bring out the inherent talent in each child through a wide range of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular (e.g. sports, performing arts) activities.<\/p>\n

In this school video, you would get glimpses of our<\/p>\n