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Ahmedabad International School is located at Judges Bunglow Road, Opposite Rajpath Row Houses, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India. The campus sits in the Bodakdev neighbourhood, accessible via major roads in Ahmedabad. Directions are available via a Google Maps link. Contact numbers: 9327035107 and 6352422204; Transport Helpdesk: 6352422591; Email: contact@aischool.net.
Primary (Grades 1-5); Lower Middle (Grades 6-7); Upper Middle (Grades 8-10); High School (Grades 11-12). Grades 1-5 follow IB-PYP; Grades 6-7 follow Cambridge Lower Secondary; Grades 8-10 follow Cambridge IGCSE; Grade 11-12 options include IBDP, Cambridge AS & A Levels, or GHSEB HSC.
International school
Inclusion Policy provides Learning Support, including identification on admission, 1:1 remedial classes after school, differentiated tasks, and potential external support when needed; parents are involved in planning and review.
India
Primary (Grades I-V): 8:30 am–3:30 pm. Cambridge (Grades VI-X): 7:10 am–2:05 pm. AS & A Levels: 7:10 am–12:35 pm. GSEB (Grades XI-XII): 7:10 am–12:35 pm. IBDP (Grades XI-XII): 7:10 am–2:05 pm.
Transport services with pick-up and drop-off from more than 100 locations in Ahmedabad; fees depend on distance from the school. Transport Helpdesk: 6352422591.
The school provides two meals—breakfast and lunch—as part of the food service. The meals are vegetarian with Jain options, and are freshly cooked daily.
Up to grade 10, all AIS students follow a common curriculum. Grades 1–5 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Grades 6–7 follow a Cambridge checkpoint-based curriculum; Grades 8–10 follow Cambridge IGCSE. Grades 11–12 have the option to choose from the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge AS & A Levels, or the Gujarat State Board HSC. The IBDP core comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE).
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AIS graduates gain admission to 7+ colleges/universities on average. In the Class of 2025, thirteen students scored 35 points or more in the IB Diploma, and 85% of students were awarded the IB Diploma.
AIS emphasizes social and emotional development as part of its holistic education. The school aims to foster social and emotional acuity and develop responsible global citizens. A whole-child approach guides the curriculum, with care for self, care for others, and care for the community as foundational values.
The school has a Learning Support Programme (LSP) for students who are second language learners of English or require English language support. The programme provides classroom support and a pull-out English language component, designed to assist learners at the Primary Years Programme level.
English is the language of instruction and the language used for communication. Hindi is compulsory in Primary and optional in Middle and Senior School, and Gujarati is the state language. French is introduced in Grade 7 and offered as an optional subject. English is used for publications and day-to-day communications, and the school supports multilingualism and mother-tongue development.
AIS focuses on holistic development including social and emotional well-being as part of a whole-child approach. CARE for self, care for others, and care for the community are foundational to AIS culture.
1. The school offers online application via the online form and charges an application fee of Rs 1,000. This fee is non-refundable. The admissions team will call to confirm the application.
2. The parents and the child are invited for an in-person interaction at AIS with the admissions counsellor. This session includes a school tour and an opportunity to ask questions.
3. The admissions decision is communicated. Parents email the required documents and deposit the admission fee within 5 working days to confirm admission. Admission decisions are based solely on personal interaction with parents. Submitting the application form is not a guarantee of admission.
Enrollment Details: Filling the waitlist form does not guarantee invitation to the admission process. If there is a vacancy in the grade you have applied for, you will be apprised via email. The waitlist form has an application fee of Rs 1000. For support in filling the form, contact admission@aischool.net.
Udgam School for Children is located in Thaltej, a suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The address is Opp. Sardar Patel Institute, Thaltej, Ahmedabad 380054, Gujarat, India.
Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary levels; English-medium CBSE school; offers the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) for Grades XI–XII; private, self-financed.
Private, self-financed English-medium CBSE school
Special Educators provide inclusive education for children with special needs, including learning disabilities; an Individualized Educational Plan is developed; teachers implement tailored interventions and collaborate with parents.
India
Grades I–IX: Morning shift 7:00–12:00; Noon shift 12:30–5:30 on 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays. Grades X–XII: Morning shift 7:00–12:00; no regular noon shift is listed for Saturdays.
Transport is provided to all students from Class I to Class XII and is outsourced to authorized agencies. Buses and Wingers have CCTV, GPS trackers, and trained attendants; mobile numbers are shared with parents for emergencies. Transport runs to designated bus stops; door-to-door pickup/drop is not assured. Parents should inform the school transport in-charge about address or contact changes.
The school has a canteen facility.
Executive Director is Mr. Manan Choksi. Directors include Ms. Radhika Iyer. The school operates in two shifts with Ms Sharmistha Sinha as Principal (Morning) and Ms Dhanya Ramachandran as Principal (Noon).
Udgam School follows an NCERT-based CBSE curriculum. It supplements classroom learning with activities, workshops, competitions, and hands-on projects, and aligns with CBSE guidelines and NEP 2020, including SDGs. The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme for Grade 11 and 12, with experiential learning through masterclasses, workshops, projects, case studies, and industry engagement. Practical knowledge is supported by well-equipped laboratories and activities such as assemblies, field trips, and Life Skills. English is the medium of instruction. Assessments include detailed assessments and Olympiads, and there is emphasis on sports and student well-being with counselors available.
Average class strength is 40.
CBSE Exam Results are published for AISSE (All India Secondary School Examination) and AISSCE (All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination). In the 2022-23 AISSE, 320 students appeared with 115 above 91%, 117 in 81–90%, 57 in 71–80%, 27 in 61–70%, and 4 in 51–60. In the 2022-23 AISSCE, Science had 100 appeared (27 above 91%, 40 in 81–90%, 22 in 71–80%, 10 in 61–70%, 1 in 51–60); Commerce had 132 appeared (44 above 91%, 56 in 81–90%, 18 in 71–80%, 10 in 61–70%, 4 in 51–60); Humanities had 65 appeared (25 above 91%, 29 in 81–90%, 10 in 71–80%, 1 in 61–70%).
Udgam School provides an inclusive, supportive environment that prioritizes social and emotional development. A School Counsellor helps students with academic, social, behavioural and emotional needs and collaborates with teachers, parents and special educators to create a healthy learning atmosphere. There are counsellors for each school section (primary, middle, and secondary) to support students across the grades. School psychologists focus on wellness, social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation and optimism, and they work with families to address barriers to learning. Counselling services and parent workshops are routinely arranged to assist with special learning or behavioural needs.
Udgam School follows an Inclusion/Special Education Needs framework aligned with IB philosophy. There is no single approach to learning; special education teachers use visual, auditory and tactile materials and the Learning Process leverages Multiple Intelligences to support different learners. Identification of learning support needs occurs during admission, with documents reviewed by an admission panel; the School Counsellor and CRS teachers assess and document recommendations for the Admissions Panel. Indicators for special education include learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural challenges, specific learning difficulties, sensory or physical needs, communication problems and medical conditions. Eligibility is determined through a comprehensive evaluation, and individualized plans (IEPs) are developed with appropriate interventions and accommodations, including extended time, technology aids and separate examination arrangements where needed. Arrangements in examinations can include separate rooms, seating adjustments, assistants, aids, hearing instructions and magnifying devices, with some accommodations requiring prior IB authorization. The school aims to integrate students with learning needs into the mainstream classroom wherever possible.
English is the medium of instruction at Udgam School. The school creates a multilingual environment and supports use of English alongside students' mother tongues to foster intercultural understanding. Internal and external communications, governance, projects and day‑to‑day activities are conducted in English to promote language proficiency. The language policy emphasizes English language development through speaking, listening, reading and writing, with English described as the primary language of instruction and a focus on multilingual literacy. The school recognizes that most students speak English and Gujarati, and supports mother tongue development (Gujarati and other languages) with school assemblies, language festivals and classroom activities. Students are encouraged to devote at least 50 hours to core language development using various modalities, and teachers are viewed as language teachers who upskill to support language learning. The language policy is reviewed annually.
Udgam School provides mental wellbeing support through its counselling framework. Three full‑time counsellors (one per section) offer counselling to address social, emotional and behavioural concerns and to promote wellness, social skills, problem solving, self‑regulation and optimism. Counsellors work with students to identify barriers to learning, design interventions and support home–school collaboration, alongside collaboration with teachers and parents. All students have access to confidential counselling sessions, and counsellors can visit classrooms or meet privately as needed. The counsellors and special educators also arrange workshops for parents and staff to address learning or behavioural needs.
Confidentiality in counselling is maintained, with explicit exceptions if there is a risk of harm to the student or others. The school provides clear pathways to contact the counsellors, including private appointments, and counsellors may engage with families to support student wellbeing. School psychologists are described as identifying and addressing learning and behaviour problems, evaluating eligibility for support services, and promoting students' social, emotional and behavioural health, with collaboration across teachers and families. Parents are encouraged to approach counsellors for guidance, and counsellors frequently organise workshops for parents dealing with special learning or behavioural needs.
Admissions are open from grade 1 to 9 for the academic year 2026-27. Admissions are open for Grade 11 for the academic year 2026-27. The school admits students belonging to all strata of society and from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Admissions are open to all and the school reserves the right to grant admission to any child. For registration, please keep scanned copies of the following documents ready: address proof, birth certificate, result of previous year (If Applicable), parent's educational qualification documents, sibling proof (in case real brother/sister is studying in same school), and Aadhar card copies for both parents and child.
The Udgam School Scholarship Program is for meritorious students of Udgam School whose household income is below a certain limit. The school considers applications based on the following criteria: academic results of the child for the past year; behaviour and discipline of the child during the past year; annual income of both the parents; attendance record of the child; punctuality and other habits of the child. Parents are requested to fill the form and submit to the school front office along with the attachments mentioned in the form. Only students studying in Classes 1 onwards are eligible for this program. The fees paid in the last academic year is refunded, so students of class 1 will be eligible only when the child comes in class 2. The students whose scholarship is granted will be remitted the amount of fees paid in the previous academic year. Only tuition fees will be remitted and based on the merits and needs of the child. It is variable from 25% to 100%. Please note that this scholarship program is administered by a scholarship committee formed by representative of the school and the board of trustees. The decision of this scholarship committee is final and no representations for the review of the decision will be entertained. No parent should contact any committee member directly. Any falsification of data will be treated with grave concern. The committee members may call for further information over and above mentioned in the form for facilitating the decision making process. Parents can attach any other documents they wish to further strengthen their contention of eligibility either for merit or for affordability. The students who have been awarded scholarship last year need to fill the form to be eligible for the program this year too.
The school is located in Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It sits on Thaltej–Shilaj Road, opposite Suyog Apartments and behind Copper Stone. The campus is described as serene with green surroundings and is set away from the city's hustle and bustle. CCTV cameras and trained security personnel monitor safety on the campus.
Nursery to Grade XII.
Co-educational English-medium CBSE day school.
The school has a heterogeneous class composition and admits children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Counselling for Children is provided.
India
Std. 1 to 12: 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Classes do not run on Saturdays. Noon Shift: 12:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Academic Year 2026-27).
Transport facilities for Class I to XII with air-conditioned buses. Buses have individual seat belts, trained drivers, and female attendants. They operate in more than 20 areas of Ahmedabad with over 100 pickup points. Transport Co-ordinator: Mr Vatsal Sinh Wala; School landline: (079–71012444).
Uniforms for Primary, Middle and Secondary are based on a 100% cotton check shirt with Zebar logo and navy socks; STD 1–3 wear denim pants, STD 4–7 wear denim pants with Velcro or lace shoes, STD 8–10 wear full denim pants with a belt and lace shoes. Winter navy jacket and a denim cap with the Zebar logo complete the kit; approved shoes include Nike, Liberty, Ekta, Adidas and Puma.
There is a canteen on campus.
Udgam Consultancy manages Zebar School for Children.
Curriculum focuses on socio-emotional, creative, language, physical, cognitive, intellectual, moral and aesthetic development. Celebrations of major festivals and regular skits build oratory skills and self-confidence, with activities across ages. The school recruits and trains teachers, with emphasis on spoken English and etiquettes. Playgroup to Senior KG include: Playgroup (2–3 years) readies children for formal schooling, with vocabulary and speech development, sensory-literacy activities (SandPlay, Story Time, Water Play, Library Time), festival celebrations, field trips, puppets and skits, plus music and creative arts; Nursery emphasizes numerical concepts, hands-on projects for storytelling and exploration, language skills and introduction to writing, with art, Edusports, music and dance; Junior KG and Senior KG focus on language development, reading, phonological awareness, environmental science, mathematics concepts, creative development, value education and sports. The curriculum prepares children for admission in leading CBSE or International schools in Ahmedabad.
Counselling For Children provides academic, personal/social, and career counselling. School Counsellors are an essential part of the school team and provide counselling programs in three critical areas: academic, personal/social, and career. Counselling helps students resolve emotional, social or behavioural problems and helps them develop a more precise focus or sense of direction. Counselling identifies students' strengths and supports development of cognitive skills, attitudes and potential. Zebar Interact Club and other student activities promote social engagement and leadership development.
The school employs dedicated special educators to support students with diverse learning needs. No child is left behind: Zebar will employ enough special educators to ensure that not a single child gets an E grade after five years. The school provides access to Special Education through its fee structure and offers a Special Education Fees option. Counselling for Children addresses personal and social needs to support inclusive education. The curriculum emphasizes emotional and social learning as part of inclusive education.
English is the medium of instruction. Hindi is the second language. Gujarati or Sanskrit is offered as a third language. Remedial classes are provided to support language development. English language instruction, with language options for additional languages, is a feature of Zebar's curriculum.
Counselling For Children supports mental wellbeing. School Counsellors provide academic, personal/social and career counselling. Counselling helps students manage emotional and social development and identify strengths. The Health and Safety of Students page outlines protocols to safeguard student wellbeing, including temperature checks and safety measures. A Health Centre and Homeopathy Clinic are available on campus to support health and wellbeing.
An Anti-Bullying Policy exists under Policies. A Code of Conduct exists under Policies. The Health and Safety of Students page outlines safeguarding protocols such as temperature checks. A Health Centre and Homeopathy Clinic are on campus to safeguard student health. Counselling for Children provides emotional and social support to safeguard student wellbeing. Emergency security measures including surveillance and trained staff are in place.
The school offers Online School Admission. The school admits students from all strata of society. The school has a heterogeneous class composition and admits children from diverse professional backgrounds. Admissions are granted to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and from various communities. The school provides free education to martyr's children. Registration for 2026–27 is open. Fees information is available. Refund policy and penalty policy are provided. Timings are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Address is Zebar School For Children, Opposite Suyog Apartments, behind Copper Stone, Thaltej–Shilaj road, Ahmedabad-380059. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All details are subject to change.
The school offers scholarships of 25% to 50% of annual fees for deserving candidates. The program is applicable for all. The children should be above average in studies, punctual and disciplined; outstanding talents in arts and sports may also qualify. There are limited seats annually to grant the scholarship and it must be renewed every year. The need for the scholarship is influenced by family background; for instance, a single-parent family may receive preference. The parent must submit annual income proof for all earning members of the family (including grandparents) and provide the child's academic details. Parents must inform about dependents and sign an undertaking that the information is accurate. The scholarship application form can be obtained by contacting the administrative office.
