The Universal School, Mumbai

The Universal School, Tardeo, Mumbai, is a Secondary School established in 1999. It follows a Small School concept; that is, the teacher-student ratio is 1:15. This helps in recognition of every single child so that the school cater to the student's needs. A lot of attention is given to the Academic Program. 

The academic rigour of the Cambridge Curriculum is well balanced with the co-curricular activities that are offered, such as:

Shiamak Davar's Dance Academy

• Furtados School of Music
• Raell Padamsee's Academy of Creative Expression
• Robotics Training
• Self- Defence Training
• Art Courses 
• And many others

All this together helps to make students responsible and reflective, confident and collaborative.

It is recognised as India's first All Apple School that believes in using technology to create powerful learning experiences for students. All classrooms are well-equipped with Apple TVs that stream educational material on the screen from the teacher's for student's iPad for teaching, learning and showcasing presentations.

In early years up to grade 2, students have access to iPads that are issued as per their lesson plan requirements in preplanned slots under the supervision of teachers.

Students learn to create a variety of content with age-appropriate tools and apps. Starting from grade 3, students use iPads as well as MacBooks for their learning.

A lot of course content for these grades is delivered by the devices, including text-books, subject-specific content, videos and other resources. Students complete specific assignments on their iPad, research and creative projects, including movies, interactive books and web pages as a part of their course work.

The school leaders, staff and the parent community have a clear vision of how this technology-rich environment will support the student learning goals.

The entire school is under CCTV surveillance. Every academic session has a theme. The theme of the year 2020 -21 is sustainable development goals. Student counselling is also provided, which includes career guidance and personal counselling.

Digital interactive learning, along with participation in different sports activities, is also encouraged. Professional coaches of the sports gurukul train students. Outdoor sports activities include football, lawn tennis, basketball and athletics. Indoor activities include chess, carrom, table tennis and yoga.

Fit Kid Program for early years and primary students is also a part of the curriculum based on music and fitness to promote coordination, flexibility, Balance and Rhythm. 

All students are required to wear the E-ID Card every day. Student's entry and exit in the school bus, as well as the campus, are recorded electronically, and parents are updated through SMS. Regular health check-ups are also conducted in school by qualified doctors. 

The admission procedure includes the following steps:

• Enquiry: Fill up the online admission enquiry form (available on the official website). Fill in the details and submit. 
• Meeting the Admission Officer: A meeting with the admission officer will be scheduled at the school campus or online through Google Meet. 
• Application: You will receive the link of the applications. Kindly fill all the information correctly, upload relevant documents and submit online.
• Interaction: On review of the application forms, if found to be duly filled, an interactive session will be scheduled with parents and the child at the school campus or online through Google meet.
• Entrance tests, if applicable, will be intimated.
• Seat offered, and payment of fees.: Subject to availability of seat, the offer of admission will be intimated to you. On receipt of intimation, you will have to pay the fees and submit the necessary documents within three working days.

List of documents to be annexed along with duly filled admission application forms. (Please carry original documents)

All documents are to be attested by either of the parent/ guardians. All records are to be attested by either of the parent/ guardians.

• A recent photograph of the child & parents/guardian has to be pasted on the Application Form A. (Size: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm as per Schengen – Europe Visa norms)
• Photocopy of the birth certificate ( if not in English, kindly get it translated in English by an approved translator)
• Photocopy of Child’s Aadhaar Card
• Photocopy of Parent’s Aadhaar Card
• Photocopy of the child’s valid passport and visa pages if the child is a foreign national. 

List of documents to be submitted at the time of admission:

• Original Birth Certificate (for Playgroup to Grade 1)
• Original Transfer Certificate (for Grade 2 and above)
• Original and self-attested photocopy of the latest Annual
• Assessment Report (for Grade 2 and above)

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