India, Chandigarh
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Olympiads: Vivek High School participates in Olympiad exams organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation, including NCO, NSO, IMO, IEO, ICO, IGKO, and ISSO. All students from Classes 1 to 12 are eligible to participate, with results used to assess growth and identify areas for development. The school also runs Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, where students debate and negotiate on global issues, building research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills.
Trinity College London Examinations are embedded in the curriculum, with four examination options: Speech & Drama, Communication Skills, Performance Arts, and Plays in Production. Play Productions showcase Montessori and upper-year theatre, song, and dance performances as part of annual productions. Lit-Fest, the annual Literature Festival, fosters literary appreciation and direct engagement with authors.
PASCH (German) Information shows Vivek High is a Schools: Partners for the Future (PASCH) partner, with German language integrated into the curriculum as a third language and supported by Goethe-Institut and partner networks. The program includes language learning activities, teacher training, and student exchanges/camps that connect Vivek High to German-language opportunities. German language camps and related exchanges are referenced as part of the PASCH offerings.
Morning Clubs focus on sports and physical activities (Chess, Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Cricket, Taekwondo) to energize the day. SUPW Afternoon Clubs expand into arts and creative fields (Giddha, Kathak, Vocal Singing, Theatre, Percussion, Coding, MUN, Orator's Club, Photography, Guitar, Macramé, and more). Students also participate in MUN events as part of the clubs program.
Vivek High School is a Round Square member since 1999, with participation in Service Projects, Exchanges, Conferences, and collaborative activities embedded in the Round Square framework. The school also runs the Vivek Social Initiative Programme, where students conduct interviews with notable personalities for Vivek 90.5 FM to foster discussion, awareness, and community engagement.
The school partners with tGELF for Life Skills & Leadership Programs, focusing on leadership, ethics, altruism, and decisiveness. It offers the Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Award program with four areas (Service, Adventure, Skills & Interests, Physical Recreation) across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The JA Company Programme (Junior Achievement) teaches students to start and run real businesses, guided by mentors and workshops with opportunities to compete and showcase ideas.
Morning Clubs start the day with physical activity, including activities such as Chess, Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Cricket, and Taekwondo. The school emphasizes physical well-being through morning and evening practice schedules and a broad sports program. The intertwined arts, sports, and leadership activities contribute to holistic well-being and everyday resilience.
Vivek High School Chandigarh is a co-educational private day school that offers a regional and international perspective within India's Chandigarh education landscape. The school teaches in English and is affiliated with CBSE and Cambridge International Education (Cambridge registered IA799), reflecting both national standards and international assessment frameworks. Established in 1984 and run by the Bhagwant Singh Charitable Trust, it has grown from 58 students to 1,678, with around 140 teaching staff. The curriculum weaves rigorous academics with a wide range of extracurriculars: Olympiad participation through the Science Olympiad Foundation, Model United Nations conferences, and the inclusion of Trinity College London examinations in Speech & Drama, Communication Skills, and Performance Arts. German is offered as a third language under the PASCH partnership. A Round Square member since 1999 anchors service, exchanges and leadership projects, complemented by Duke of Edinburgh, JA Company Programme and Vivek Social Initiative initiatives, emphasizing character and resilience.