Parent's Review of Mahatma Gandhi International School in Ahmedabad, India

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Mahatma Gandhi International School

In what town or city is this school located?

Ahmedabad

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International School - IB World School

What grade levels are represented at this school?

KG through 12th Grade

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

School bus, private cars, rickshaws

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

The campus is small but well designed. There is a very welcoming atmosphere about the school, lots of green trees and vegetation. The library has upwards of 7000 books. It's a school of about 250 students

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

The school curriculum is dictated by the International Baccalaureate Organization which is present in over 100 countries. So it is a naturally broad-minded curriculum.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Parents often meet at the school for functions and the school community is very closely knitted.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Underneath this modest campus lies a pedagogical powerhouse. It's also very human. This school is known throughout India and the world for its amazing work and research in education. Thanks to its founders Pascal Chazot and Anjou Musafir. They have a neat website: http://www.idealfoundation.com