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Asoka World School

Introduction

Asoka World School
Address
Map
Asoka World School, Parayil Road, Elamakkara, Kochi - 682026

Kerala

India
Coordinates10°01′25″N 76°17′16″E / 10.02358°N 76.28778°E / 10.02358; 76.28778
Information
School typeDay School
MottoLearners Today Leaders Tomorrow
Established2019
FounderMr. Adarsh Kavungal
StatusOpen
TrustIndira Gandhi Educational Trust
Years taughtPre-KG - Grade 12
GenderCo-Educational
LanguageEnglish
HousesKings, Falcons
Color(s)Blue and Yellow
AccreditationCBSE
Websitewww.asokaworldschool.com

Asoka World School is a co-educational private English medium school in Kerala, India. It was founded in 2019 by Mr. Adarsh Kavungal, under the Indira Gandhi Educational Trust, which is a non-profit charitable organization registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific, and Charitable Societies Registration Act in 1988.

Affiliation

The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education under registration number 93011.

The Campus

The school is located at Elamakkara, Kochi. Its campus covers 2.6 acres, with a built-up area of 2200 square meters. The school is currently constructing another campus with a capacity to accommodate approximately 1800 students.

Facilities

The school has a Wi-Fi enabled campus as well as smart and air-conditioned classrooms. The school also provides augmented reality facilities. Students are issued school email accounts with full access to Google Apps for Education. There are state-of-the-art laboratories for STEM subjects. The school has dedicated art rooms for artistic endeavors. There are indoor and outdoor areas for recreational activities. The school has a well-equipped infirmary.

Academics

The school accommodates students from pre-school to senior secondary level. The educational system is categorized into four different stages as per the National Education Policy of the Government of India.

  • Foundational (KG - IInd)
  • Preparatory (IIIrd - Vth)
  • Middle School (VIth - VIIIth)
  • Senior School (IXth - XIIth)

Curriculum

The school has developed a technology-driven curriculum by adhering to the curricula of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Teacher-student ratio

The school maintains a teacher-student ratio of 1:20.

Student Council

The school has a student council comprising elected student representatives.

Clubs

The school has five clubs for student activities.

  • Techno Club
  • Language Club
  • Math Club
  • Eco Club
  • Media Club

Extra Curricular and Co-curricular Activities

The school offers various extracurricular and co-curricular activities. It has integrated programmes including fine arts, theatre, dance, instrumental music, craft, and needlework into its curriculum. Dedicated sessions for martial arts and block play are also included. The school also conducts regular leadership training programmes. Likewise, the school organizes STEM and Robotics activities.

Achievements and Recognitions

  • The school is part of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's Global Schools Programme.
  • The school was honored for excellence in providing affordable and quality education at the Eldrok India K-12 Summit held at Grand Hyatt, Kochi.
  • The school is the first school in Kerala to be associated with Google for Education.
  • The school was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for its exceptional performance and outstanding participation in the events and activities conducted by CII - Young Indians, Kochi, for the term 2023.
  • The Vanitha[1] magazine published an article on the unique and innovative approach of the school. It highlighted the school's strategy of approaching learning as a game plan to facilitate an educational revolution in Kerala.
  • The school got national recognition for hoisting the biggest National flag with a length of 13.5 m and a height of 9m, in Kerala to mark the 75th Indian Independence Day. (The Print, The Time of India)[2][3]

Social Initiatives

  • The school operates a kids' collective called Kalithattu, a community outreach programme to nurture reading skills among school children across various schools. As part of the programme, the school has enabled free access to its knowledge center library, which has a collection of more than 4000 books. (The Times of India)[4]
  • On Global Hand Washing Day, the school in collaboration with Hael Pharma, Ernakulam, and Parayil Residence Association, Kochi, conducted an awareness programme for students on hygiene and preventive measures.
  • 'Drugs Venda Bro' was a campaign run by the school to combat the menace of drug addiction. As part of the campaign, the school distributed thousands of badges and stickers to raise awareness against drug addiction. (Manorama News)[5]

The Board of Advisors

  • Adarsh Kavungal - CEO, Asoka World School
  • Abdul Ghafoor - CEO, Cosmere Tech
  • Rahul Abraham Mamman - CEO, Hael Pharma
  • Dr. Peter McInnes - Director of Teaching and Learning, UK
  • Emily Quinan - Consultant UNICEF
  • Arun Raj - COO, Prevalent AI

References

  1. ^ "പഠിക്കാം, വളരാം അശോക വേൾഡ് സ്‌കൂളിനോപ്പം ; പഠനം ഒരു ഗെയിം പ്ലാൻ പോലെ... | asoka world school | kochi | impact feature | vanitha". vanitha.in. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ PR, ANI (2022-08-19). "Asoka World School in Kochi, Kerala hoisted the largest flag to celebrate 75th Independence Day". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ "School hoists biggest national flag in Kerala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ "A collective to nurture skills of schoolchildren". The Times of India. 2021-12-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. ^ ലഹരിവിരുദ്ധ പോരാട്ടത്തില്‍ സമൂഹത്തിനും വലിയ ഉത്തരവാദിത്വമാണുള്ളതെന്ന് ലോക്നാഥ് ബഹ്റ | KMRL, retrieved 2023-12-13