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Ms. Jyothi Thyagarajan is the Director of IB Schools at Kunskapsskolan and the Head of IB Curriculum at Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon. In her role, she assists other Heads of Schools in introducing international curriculums, drawing on her extensive experience in educational leadership.
With a career spanning four decades, including 25 years in international education, Ms. Thyagarajan has held prominent leadership positions in renowned institutions such as The British School, Ardee School, and Heritage Experiential International School Gurgaon. Her journey began at Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, where she spent 14 years before moving to The British School, New Delhi, for an 18-year tenure as Deputy Principal. She then served as the Director of Development at Ardee School, overseeing campuses across India followed by five impactful years at Heritage International Xperiential School as Senior Leader for Academics and Student Affairs.
She is a Cambridge-accredited and trained examiner for IGCSE coursework and oral examinations in English as a Second Language, as well as an IB-certified teacher for Literature and Language and Literature.
Her professional development includes participation in the Programme for Strategic Leadership in a Changing Environment at IIM-Ahmedabad and modules from the Principal’s Training Centre in London. Additionally, her certification for the inspection of CIS schools has provided her with the opportunity to study and integrate best practices from around the world into her educational framework.
Recognised for her excellence in teaching with the Indu Chowfin Award, Ms. Thyagarajan firmly believes that education should extend beyond intellectual development. She is dedicated to creating learning opportunities that empower each student to pursue personal goals aligned with their interests and passions, shaping the next generation of learners.
Ms. Rupa Chauhan is an international educator with over 24 years of experience in the industry. She is currently the Head of School at Kunskapsskolan International School, where she has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and expertise in organizational change, systemic thinking, financial management, coaching, and school improvement. As a self-directed learner and passionate educationist, Ms. Chauhan supports the KED philosophy of international education and strives to mould young minds to face the challenges of the 21st century. Holding a double master’s degree, she believes in developing critical and creative cognitive skills, promoting holistic development and international-mindedness among students. As a visionary in her field, she advocates for the use of technology and its potential to unlock the future of learning. Ms. Chauhan also has extensive expertise in various curricula, having worked as a school auditor and Cambridge programme leader. She is committed to enhancing teaching and learning practices, introducing innovative programs, and building a vibrant professional learning community. Her empathetic nature and robust sense of humour make her an approachable and inspiring leader as well as a valued member of the educational community. She makes a significant difference in the lives of the students and staff at Kunskapsskolan International School.
Mr Bauer is Group Executive Vice President of Kunskapsskolan Education Group and CEO of Kedtech AB with a responsibility for international operations and new market development. Mr Bauer has a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics From the Stockholm School of Economics. He has also participated in the Executive MBA program at Harvard Business School. Anders has an extensive background from the Educational sector as a senior executive and General Manager in Switzerland, Indonesia and Kazakhstan for EF Education First, the world’s largest language learning company. Prior to EF worked in the financial sector in Stockholm and London for the private equity company MVI and as CFO for the Nordic operations of Time Warner Inc, one of the world’s largest media-and entertainment conglomerates.
Kunal is the one of the key persons instrumental in bringing Kunskapsskolan into India. He has keen interest in education and is the promoter of three K-12 schools in India at Jaipur, Karnal and Abohar. He has strong links within industry being the promoter of a Tier-1 Auto Ancillary Forging unit at Gurgaon. Kunal also runs a charity “The Navyug Nirman Charitable Trust” that works for the underprivileged in a number of areas. Kunal has a Masters degree in International Accounting & Finance from The London School of Economics. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAEW in the UK and has worked for Pricewater House Coopers LLP for over 6 years in the Banking & Capital Markets Audit practice in London. Kunal is a member of the board of Kunskapsskolan Eduventures India.
Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President of the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) – One of the leading Institutions of secondary and higher education in India, is a young, dynamic leader spearheading the quest for Quality Education. Under his leadership, MREI has evolved into a global-level institution in its 25-year sojourn.
Under his leadership as Director of KEDMAN Skilling Private Limited (SkillEd India), a Joint Venture company of Manav Rachna Education Institutions (MREI) and Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden AB; KEDMAN is supporting Vocationalization of Education leading to employability of potential drop-outs in the Government run schools. KEDMAN is also designated Knowledge Partner of NSDC for providing digital online vocational content and also a member of IISC (India Internation Skill Center) network of NSDC. KEDMAN projects are in association with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the AGREEMENT, with various Sector Skill Councils under NSDC and with varied Corporate entities, like Association of Healthcare Providers (India), India Direct Selling Association, Oriflame Modicare, Blulife Marketing, Sony India to name a few in India and in UAE with Xtramix and Union Assessment and Certification.
Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) is a person who believes that ‘Education is like a clean canvas which can take whichever colors and strokes you want to give it’. It is this belief and conviction that has transformed into uncountable International and National level achievements for Manav Rachna students, both in academics and in sports.
Dr. Bhalla has been instrumental in forging strong relationship with Kunskapsskolan Education (KED), a Swedish Educational group that has a network of more than 100 schools across the globe. In India, KED runs 4 schools in collaboration with Manav Rachna (Gurugram, Lucknow and Bangalore) which have been established through a Joint Venture with between MREI and KED.
The CBSE’s mission is to facilitate learning for the physical, emotional, social and intellectual well-being of students. A pace-setting National Board of School Education in the country, the CBSE always aspires and endeavors to be a center of excellence for providing quality education by continuously working on the educational standards to meet the national and global needs. The Board focuses upon the following:
CBSE curriculum is designed to achieve quality benchmarks in middle school (classes VI-X) and senior secondary (classes XI & XII) programmes consistent with the national goals and replete with innovative methods to achieve academic excellence in conformity with psychological, pedagogical and social principles. CBSE offers a standardized and structured curriculum which adapts to the changing demands of society and develops future ready learners. It believes in seeking pedagogic unity, creative adoption of changing technologies, constant capacity upgradation of teachers, integrating art and sports in education, environmental concerns, and imparting a cluster of futuristic skill sets that prepare a student to become a global citizen. At the Kunskapsskolan, we believe our mission closely aligns with the CBSE philosophy of ‘Value creating Education’ thus transforming our students into responsible global citizens. CBSE spans across a network of over 22030 affiliated schools, out of which 232 schools are located in 27 foreign countries
Mr. Emilsson is Chairman of Kunskapsskolan India. He has more than 10 years of experience from the Education sector in Sweden, US, UK, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. Mr. Emilsson’s vision is to continue to expand Kunskapsskolan’s operations in India, and for Kunskapsskolan to be the premier choice for parents and students desiring to combine modern personalized learning with the highest academic rigor. With a background in Finance and Real Estate, he also serves on the Kunskapsskolan’s boards in Sweden, Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, as well as a in companies in the PR and Market Research field. Mr. Emilsson holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from Uppsala University and a MBA from HEC Paris.Mr.
Middle Years are the most important milestones in a student’s life. Middle-school students are working toward developing certain skills like problem-solving skills and thinking skills. They also start to participate in decision-making and organization, time management. This is a time of major social and emotional growth. Students may struggle to fit in and try to discover self-identity. At Kunskapsskolan like IB we always have students at the center of our focus. We empower every student to master the challenges of today by providing them with the opportunity.
At Kunskapsskolan we offer IB Middle Years Program (MYP), which is an inclusive curriculum offered to 11- 16-year-old students. The MYP curriculum helps the students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life. The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.
Our middle school students participate in events beyond the classrooms like interschool events/ sports which enhances their learning and social development. All MYP students are a part of Community Projects/ Service Learning as part of MYP action. They delve deeper into the inquiry process before taking action and reflecting on the process.
Through our personalized learning and clear goal setting we endeavor to prepare our students to become responsible global citizens and the future leaders of tomorrow.
A typical day at Kunskapsskolan School is exciting and challenging. At Kunskapsskolan School, students start their day with their base group and coach. The base group session begins with listening to and observing the daily news. This is followed by guidelines from the teacher to help students create their own personal time plan which ensures optimal utilization of time to achieve students’ personal and academic goals.
During the day students attend diverse teaching learning sessions such as workshops, lectures, seminars, communication sessions and lab sessions. Each of these sessions is aimed at supporting and mentoring students. While some sessions such as the lectures, lab sessions and seminars are largely teacher directed, workshops and communication sessions are guided by the needs of the students. Workshops are sessions wherein students receive targeted help from subject teachers. The student get individual or group help on starting a course or learning skills.
The lab sessions are interactive sessions providing students opportunity to explore and apply their learning in real life situations. Communication sessions held regularly help to enhance the ability of students to express with clarity, develop listening and comprehension skills and vocabulary.
These academic sessions are interspersed with co curricular sessions such as art, music, dance and diverse sports, providing the environment for holistic development of the student.
Kunskapsskolan is a global school where students will develop in an environment that nurtures them and their uniqueness. Exposure to the varied curriculums of Kunskapsskolan schools across the continents will provide the students with an enhanced and holistic view of the world they inhabit. The subjects and concepts taught at the various grades are aligned to the CBSE curriculum.
In Kunskapsskolan, all the subjects are organized in Steps and Themes. This challenges students to stretch their boundaries, construct a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.
Subjects that are required to be learnt sequentially and progressively are taught in steps. Math and languages are step subjects. The student moves from one step to the next, once he has mastered the previous requisite step. The students understanding of the concept is assessed through presentations and projects.
The thematic courses integrate subjects. EVS, Arts and Computers are theme courses and organized around projects and missions (assignments). They are solved or carried out by using and applying what the student has learned and demonstrate the ability to use logical thinking and creativity to solve problems.
At preschool the focus is on the different skills that children develop at this age group. The curriculum is theme based with emphasis on developing the language, numeracy, cognitive, socio emotional and motor skills. The learning will be fun filled, activity based and learner centered, strongly influenced by an understanding of early childhood learning.
Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon is an IBMYP School and Candidate School* for IBDP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org