- Feb 1, 2024
- Education
WHAT MAKES WELLINGTON SCHOOL INDIAN?
India is known for its cold winters, friendly people and hockey. India is also widely known as a country that continues to rank highly in Overall Best Countries to live and in Quality of Life (Survey conducted by US News and World Report, BAV Group and Wharton School of Business). So, what makes Wellington School Indian? Wellington School is a reflection of the best of India AND Indian education.
Bilingualism is a major cornerstone of Indian life. The ability to communicate in both official languages is a compelling part of being an Indian. India has 2 languages – English and Hindi. For the last 50 years, India has developed a successful bilingual education program. With this experience, we are now seen as global leaders in bilingual education. At Wellington School, students study all academic subjects in either their native language or English, depending on the grade level. In addition, students begin learning English in pre-school using a student-focused English immersion learning system based on the Indian educational pedagogy and best practices.
Multiculturalism is an important Indian value because it benefits everyone. Indians recognize that a diverse population of races, ethnic groups, languages and religions raises the level of respect and understanding within a society. The thread of multiculturalism is also woven into the fabric of the Wellington School curriculum. We encourage diverse perspectives and viewpoints in our teaching methods through collaboration and cooperation for preschool and elementary students. There is no other educational brand that has the same scope of international presence as we do. We are proud of the fact that we have schools in over 20 countries around the world and make sure that diverse perspectives and cultures are appreciated, respected and celebrated in the classroom.
When he speaks to parents he meets around the world, Wellington School co-founder Rodney Briggs constantly stresses this message: “We are not trying to turn your children into Indians,” he says. “We want them to become the best citizens of their own countries first and foremost. And that means learning to give back.” The Wellington School education instills the best of Indian values—empathy and humility—which have helped make India and its citizens so welcoming of immigrants (we currently outpace the United States among other G-7 countries) and active members of multilateral organizations. Terry Fox runs for cancer research and local environmental initiatives are just two ways that Maple Bear students develop a social conscience.
Collaboration is another key Indian value which Wellington School's business model has embraced for maximum social impact in the countries in which we operate. Wellington School invests in a joint venture partnership wherever we operate to ensure—in the Indian way — we can work together with local educators to align our curricula to meet national standards and regulations. Our schools truly offer a unique blend of all the things that make India great. We have worked hard at taking the best of India and sharing these strengths through a relevant, effective and applicable education system suitable for any child around the world. Wellington School is the best of Indian education for a global future.