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A school built on the foundation of the universal Indian values of Love, Truth, Tolerance Just 90 minutes from Mumbai amidst the pristine mountains in Karjat Eco-friendly International standard facilities to take care of your children like family. |
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| IFF is an international standard residential co-ed school with proposed affiliation with ICSE. It has been promoted by the Bhanushali family, to look beyond regional boundaries and to “Think Indian, Act Global”. It is driven by the concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (world as family) to spread the universal values of Love, Truth, Tolerance, so children can learn to live and let live. |
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| A united, open society starts in Standard One. It is the way children are educated that decides the future of the human race. A complete education involves the imparting of knowledge with the awakening of the values of Love, Truth and Tolerance. This is the Indian essence, where all influences are welcome but the core remains intact. This will be the driving force of the India First Foundation residential school.Here children will learn how to find their place in the world in a way that will help them contribute to society. |
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| Nestled in the foothills of the Sahyadris the school is surrounded by mountains in cool greenery and very accessible by road and rail from Mumbai and Pune. Developed on 20 acres of pristine land it has the best of modern facilities with round-the-clock security. The gardens, courtyards and lawns are not just meant for beautification, but for children to learn to live with nature completely free. |
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| A few highlights |
 | Academically competent, devoted, motivated and continuously learning teachers who imbue in them the Indian ethos and universal values. |
| Nurturing family values through parent support programmes. |
| No school bags and no homework. |
| 'Cleanliness is next to godliness.', Hygiene, purified water, good sanitation facilities are provided with care. |
| Yoga, pranayam, meditation are integral parts of learning. |
| Curriculum and other activities of the residential school has been finalised keeping in mind the vision/mission and philosophy of IFF. |
| For cultural interface symbolic presence of universally followed religions will be displayed in the school campus. |
| School will have 5 days learning with two rest days that maybe utilized for outings and extra curricular activity. |
| Children will be allowed to go home on the last Friday of the month, and the following Saturday and Sunday. |
| During vacations, children can take part in projects such as cultural camps, rural and community living activities and other such outdoor and community outreach programmes |
| Art of listening, which is neglected worldwide and get a thrust in the curriculum of the school. |
| ‘Simple living and high thinking’ and 'dignity of labour' will be reflected in the ethos of the school. Mahatma Gandhi once said that "it is the quality of our work that will please God and not the quantity" and there can be no better guiding light for children than that. |
| IFF understands that school vs home ethos will be different and hence the school will provide group hostel facilities for students from each division to understand co-existence. |
| Birthdays of childrens will be celebrated once in a month by visiting nearby Ashrams. On such occasions parents will be encouraged to attend the celebrations, depending on their availability. |
| There will be maximum 36 students per class. A staff strength of more than 40 will ensure personal attention, safety and security of each child. |
| Learning of mother tongue of each child will get proper encouragement there. |
| Parents can have online access of child's performance and periodic reports. |
| Stage performance is a must for each and every child. The child can select sports and extra curricular activities of their choice. |
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