Hindustan International School hosted the "Tamil Nadu Cambridge Principals Meet 2024" on April 24th 2024

Hindustan International School (HIS), a unit of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, was a prestigious host for the "Tamil Nadu Cambridge Principals Meet 2024" on April 24, 2024. The meet was conducted at HIS' Guindy campus. Notable dignitaries who graced the event included Ms. Anu Lakshman, Manager South India, Cambridge Assessment International Education; Ms. Katrina Mann, Academic Advisor - South India; Dr. Sonali Geed, Chief Academic Officer, The Indian Public School; and Ms. Aishwarya Rao, Director of Vivekalaya. The event was organized by Dr. Lalli CK, Principal of HIS Guindy, along with the Dean of Academics Johnson Mathew . More than seventy principals from schools across Tamil Nadu also participated in the event, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in education.

The meeting featured a panel discussion on "Empowering Learners for the Future," where six esteemed panelists shared insights on the topic. The esteemed panelists included Ms. Sarija Santhosh, Principal of APL Global School; Ms. Bhavani Moorthy, Principal of Lalaji Memorial Omega International School; Mr. Mick Purcell, Head of School at KC High; Ms. Priya Dixit, Head of School at Akshar Arbol International School and Mr. Murali, Principal of Vikasa School. Ms. Divya Rajagopalan, Head of Strategic Relationships at Lalaji Omega International School moderated the session. The panel discussion focused on the framework of Cambridge education in India and how Cambridge schools in the nation should prioritize critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness among students. By using innovative teaching methods and a comprehensive curriculum, these schools aim to prepare learners to succeed in a fast-paced world.

The Chairman of Hindustan International School Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, a visionary with a global perspective, has founded the School with a strategic vision of providing education to international standards. Recognizing the significance of the Cambridge curriculum, renowned worldwide, he established the CAIE curriculum at the Guindy campus. Speaking about the Cambridge curriculum he said, "Our aim is to develop students who are not just academically adept but also globally competent, ready to excel in an interconnected world."
Dr Sonali Geed, Chief Academic Officer, The Indian Public School inaugurated the session with insights on "Leading the transformation in Cambridge Schools " highlighting the role of CAIE in today's education she said that "Cambridge Schools are driving change in education. They lead with innovative approaches and advanced curriculum, developing critical skills and global awareness."

The session then concluded with a discussion centered on innovative teaching practices led by school heads. They shared insights on how Cambridge pedagogy integrates innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student learning experiences focusing on interactive learning, project-based approaches, and technology integration, the school's work towards developing logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students.

Hindustan International School (HIS), a unit of Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) is the brain child of Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chairman of HGI, established in 2014 and operates in three campuses located in Chennai at Guindy, Karappakam and Padur. The school at Guindy is affiliated to Cambridge, UK curriculum while the Karapakkam and Padur schools are affiliated to the CBSE board.
At HIS Guindy, the students benefit from the Cambridge Pathway that offers a well-defined journey through international education from ages 3 to 19. Cambridge Curriculum at HIS is broad-based, scaffolding and holistic that comprises of a wide range of subjects, across all grade levels. The Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced Programmes are comprehensive enough to help students enter Universities in any Country.

In 2020, HISTAR, an in-house curriculum, was introduced for the pre-primary division, fostering natural progression in preschool learning.. Integrated with Cambridge in 2022, the enhanced HISTAR program now aligns pre-primary education with international standards and adheres to the NEP guidelines. The schools are recognized as a Cambridge Authorized Centre extending Cambridge English qualifications to schools and colleges.