Learning Centre
The Learning Centre is a welcoming and dynamic hub that fosters information and media literacy, critical thinking, collaboration, and reading appreciation. In support of the DAIS mission, values, and objectives, the Learning Centre innovative program is an integral component of the school’s instructional program and equips students with skills that empower them to succeed in their academic and adult life. The Learning Centre’s physical and digital hubs, provide 24/7 access to a comprehensive variety of high-quality diverse learning resources and tools that support the school's curriculums and programs and meet individual students' needs and interests.
In the two-year IGCSE programme, students of Classes IX and X study a range of subjects that broaden their understanding and deepen their learning through varied methodologies. Students are encouraged to collaborate and use appropriate technology to enrich their learning and enhance their understanding of local, national, and global issues. Experiences within and outside the classroom make students problem solvers and mindful learners. An integral aim of the DAIS experience is to develop self-aware, sensitive learners with a strong sense of community. Students transition seamlessly into the IB Diploma or other pre- university programs.
Class 8, is a foundation year that focuses on building the skills and attributes integral towards preparing for the formal years (Class 9 and 10) of the IGCSE Programme. Students study academic subjects that prepare them for the IGCSE programme, ranging from First Language English, Second Languages like Hindi, French and Spanish , Sciences, Humanities and Mathematics, along with optional subjects like Drama, Art and Computer Studies.It is complemented by Lower Secondary Global Perspectives to develop the skills of research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication. Students will be required to study Marathi as a compulsory Third Language.
Subscriptions For Students:
EBSCO
An online research database for elementary, middle, and high schools which includes journals, magazines, books, monographs, reports, e-books, business book summaries and various other publications.
JSTOR
A database containing more than a thousand academic journals and over 1 million images, letters, and other primary sources.
The Economist
It offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics and economics articles.