Birla Open Minds School - Gachibowli

Birla Open Minds International School is recognized as one of the best international schools in Hyderabad, India. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate (IB), offering the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career Programme). Known for its commitment to providing a holistic and futuristic education, the school nurtures every child's physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being, preparing them to become global citizens. With a reputation for academic excellence, Birla Open Minds International School is distinguished for its comprehensive and inclusive curriculum, high-quality education, and promotion of experiential learning. The curriculum is designed to foster 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

The sprawling campus covers an area of 10 acres, offering a serene, positive, and conducive learning environment. Committed to environmental conservation, the school has earned the distinction of being rated as a Platinum Green School by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

The school boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern classrooms, a digital library, an auditorium, an amphitheater, children’s play areas, ICT, science and math labs, a sports complex for indoor games, a swimming pool, a playground with an outdoor gym, basketball, badminton, and tennis courts, cricket nets, running tracks, and dining halls with a kitchen. The highly qualified and experienced faculty work closely with students, providing individualized attention.

Birla Open Minds International School places a strong emphasis on co-scholastic activities and promotes aesthetic literacy by offering students opportunities to explore the visual and performing arts, including music, drama, fine arts, and dance. Multidisciplinary and cross-curricular pedagogical approaches through art integration are characteristic of all classrooms, utilizing various aspects and forms of art and culture as the basis for concept learning, creating joyful classrooms.

The school encourages self-directed learning to promote research skills. The teaching process fosters curiosity, giving students the freedom and independence to pursue self-directed and research-based learning. Self-reflective and project-based learning provide students with a platform to enhance their conceptual understanding, formalizing their learning.

The school aims to ensure the all-round development of students, with a strong emphasis on academics, co-curricular activities, and character building.

The 'Flip Learning' strategy is employed to benefit students by encouraging active participation in their education, enabling highly personalized instruction. This approach allows students to watch video lectures and complete course materials at their own pace before coming to class. Consequently, students arrive prepared to ask questions, participate in discussions, and engage in hands-on activities, leading to a deeper understanding of the concepts. Additionally, students have direct access to teachers for clarifications and feedback.

Personalized career counseling is a hallmark of Birla Open Minds International School, which is ranked among the top five schools in Hyderabad and Telangana for its efforts in this area. The school offers career counseling to every student pursuing higher education, whether in India or abroad.

Internship programs in various fields, including corporate and private sectors, are available to help students make informed career choices. Students can also participate in the WHUB and THUB programs through these internships.