The Gitanjali group of schools is affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge boards. Each of the 4 branches is administered independently, but the core values and educational standards remain the same in all institutions. Gitanjali School, Begumpet is the main branch of the group. The school believes in embracing globalization to contribute effectively towards the ever-evolving canvas of education. The faculty aspires to create a sustainable society by nurturing students who grow to be artists, creators, and inventors. The education programme is designed to maximize the holistic development of students by providing comprehensive academic support and building potent life skills.
Location
The school has two buildings, both located in Begumpet. The junior or primary school is in Brahmanwadi and the senior school is located in Mayur Marg. The central location of the building attracts students from both, Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Curriculum
One of the most prestigious schools in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad,
Gitanjali School, Begumpet follows a rich and standardized curriculum. The school is affiliated to ICSE and Cambridge International Examinations. Gitanjali has stood the test of time and projected high commitment to excellence in education. Par excellence academic results, an array of co-curricular activities, personalized teaching, and more participation opportunities enable students to excel and move forward with confidence.
Fee structure
The annual fee structure of Gitanjali school is 90,153 INR per annum.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The school is ever involved with furnishing amenities to make learning a comfortable and enjoyable journey for the students. Be it academics or the co-curricular zone, Gitanjali places both on an equal pedestal to bring out the best in every child.
Classrooms
The school focuses on a relatively smaller student number per class. This leads to a square footage per child on par with
leading international schools. The staff-student ratio is 1:16. This improvises personalized teaching and better interaction in the class. The spacious classrooms contain all the necessary equipment for traditional and innovative teaching. Several classrooms are also equipped with ICT facilities for the enrichment of students.
Library
Spacious libraries with trained librarians are the forte of all Gitanjali Schools. Gitanjali School, Begumpet maintains a ratio of approximately seven books per child. The libraries are stocked with children's magazines and education journals. Computers with internet access and a vast range of encyclopedias facilitate research activities and enrich students to the highest potential. The students have access to a digital library as well. This contains relevant content posted by subject teachers.
Laboratories
The authorities believe that a learner’s experience constantly modifies knowledge. Keeping this in mind, experiential learning plays a pivotal role in the school education program. The school provides safe laboratories for all streams of Science, Math, Computer, and English. In addition to these, there are STEM learning centers and AV & Multimedia Rooms.
Transport
There is an extensive transport facility making the school accessible to parents from various ends of the city. The school takes the utmost care with regard to child safety. Strict regulations are levied on drivers with regard to speeding.
Medical Room
The school contains an excellent medical room with excellent first aid facilities. The management has links with a nearby doctor and clinic to attend to emergencies. Medical checkups are conducted on a yearly basis to ensure all students are in good health.
Playgrounds
Gitanjali has a sprawling school campus making it conducive for the provision of sporting activities such as basketball, cricket, football, gymnastics, karate, kho-kho, skating, throw ball, tennis, and volleyball. While these activities are integrated within the regular school curriculum, the school also caters for physical education curriculums like LEAPSTART and Edusport for the younger children. The wide range of inter-house and inter-school competitions provides students with the opportunity to cultivate team spirit, healthy competition, and sportsmanship.
Co-curricular activities
The school offers a plethora of co-curricular activities to enhance the literary and creative instincts of children. From dramatics to the keyboard to literature club to western dance - the list of clubs is endless and students are spoilt for choice!
Academics
Exceptionally well-qualified and experienced faculty members put an exceptional effort to bring out the best in every child. Learning skills are continuously upgraded by absorbing innovative methods of teaching. Methodologies like interactive play, experimentation, and presentations are utilized to validate learned concepts and improve comprehension and reasoning skills. Each child is motivated to discover, verify, communicate, and apply concepts with clarity and confidence.
Awards and Achievements
Gitanjali School has been consistently ranked as the top school at the national level by leading educational forums like C-FORE/ Education World Survey, Brain Seed Magazine, Education Today Magazine, Times of India, Careers 360, and School Brilliance. The director of the school, Mrs. Geeta Kiran was honored with the National Award for Best Teacher in 2004 by the then President, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. The school runs amongst the top scorers in board examinations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In recent years, Gitanjali Group of schools has been rated as the 2
nd Best Co-educational School in Telangana. The prestigious group of schools has also been honored with the Academic Achievement Award from the Education World.
Alumni Portal
Gitanjali has a fantastic alumni portal that helps members locate their classmates, post job opportunities and internships, and share memories.