FAQs

Q1. Where is GIIS Chinchwad Campus located? Can we get the contact details?

GIIS Chinchwad Campus is located at Elpro Compound, Pune Chinchwad Link Road, Chinchwad. Contact: (+91) 020 32946600/ 32948800 / 27352211 / 27352212

Q2. How big is the school? What facilities does it offer?

The school is spread across an area of 200,000 sq ft (approx).
Facilities Offered:

Large playfield area
Sports: Karate, Table Tennis, Chess, Yoga, Skating, Archery, Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Dodge ball and much more.
Well-equipped library, laboratories and IT Labs in collaboration with the Microsoft Academy
Spacious and well-ventilated classrooms
Unique EduSports programme
Math Buddy and Chess MindChamps – Online and offline portals

Q3. What is the advantage of GIIS over the local schools?

GIIS Chinchwad Campus offers distinct advantages that provide students with a holistic learning experience. These include international standards in curriculum delivery, Education Excellence, part of Asia’s most-awarded school network, smooth and hassle-free transfers to other GIIS schools abroad, an eminent Presidium of patrons and advisors and value-based education from the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Thoughts and Values (MGCVT).

In addition, the Global Schools Nine Gems teaching model, activity-based teaching techniques, unique EduSports curriculum, Math Buddy Programme, MindChamps – an online and offline Chess Club and use of latest technology and multimedia in teaching lend an edge to GIISians over other local schools.

Q4. What are the different standards (classes) offered by GIIS Chinchwad Campus?

Nursery to Grade 9

Q5. When will the new admissions start?

Admissions are now open for the current academic session.

Q6. What is the Admission Criteria?

Please visit or contact the Admissions office for more information.

Q7. Will there be any Aptitude Test for existing GIIS students who join or transfer to this School?

No, as a rule, we do not take Aptitude Test for transfer cases within GIIS schools.

Q8. When will the Academic Session start?

The academic session 2013-14 will commence in June. Subsequent sessions from academic year 2014-15 onwards will commence in March.

Q9. Can my child join the Mid-Session?

Yes. Students can join at any time in our schools. Smooth transition from one school to another is one of our key advantages.

Q10. What are the School timings?

School timings are as follows:

Pre-primary section: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm

Primary, Middle and Secondary sections: 9.00 am to 3.30 pm

Q11. What is the minimum age for admission in to Nursery?

Two and a half (2.5) years or above.

Q12. When does the school have vacations?

School vacations coincide with local holidays.

Q13. What is the Curriculum/Board offered?

GIIS Chinchwad Campus offers CBSE and Global Montessori Plus programme.

Q14. What is the medium of instruction?

English

Q15. Do you provide transport facilities?

Yes, the school provides transport facilities for its students.

Q16. What is the student-teacher ratio?

The Student –Teacher ratio is favourable to ensure that each child gets adequate personalised attention.

Q17. How can I get an appointment with the Principal?

The Principal can be met in the Admissions Office at Elpro Compound Chinchwad, with prior appointment made at the reception. You can also write to our reception staff on reception.chinchwad@globalindianschool.org to book an appointment.

Q18. How can I receive fee details?

For all fee details, please visit or contact the admissions office.