Preparatory Stage
Preparatory Stage - The World of Exploration
Grade III to Grade V (8-11 years)
The Preparatory Stage builds deep understanding and confident thinking. Students learn by exploring, questioning, reflecting, and working on meaningful tasks that connect ideas across subjects.
Transdisciplinary Learning
- Students explore big ideas that connect multiple subjects, fostering deeper understanding.
Strong Literacy & Numeracy Foundations
- Structured instruction strengthens reading, writing, vocabulary, and numeracy mastery.
Integration of Subjects –Theme Based Learning
- Students explore big ideas that connect multiple subjects, fostering deeper understanding: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language and Literacy, Art, Technology and Sports.
Inquiry-Based Learning
- Exploration and questioning develop critical thinking and realworld understanding.
Hands-On & Experiential Learning
- Projects and experiments help students apply concepts meaningfully.
Creativity, Arts & Sports Integration
- Art, music, theatre, and sports support creativity, discipline, and well-being.
Global Awareness
- Students explore world cultures, global themes, and develop cultural Intelligence.
Social-Emotional Learning
- Mindfulness, reflection, and teamwork strengthen emotional resilience.
Creativity, Arts & Sports Integration
- Art, music, theatre, and sports support creativity, discipline, and well-being.
Values & Character Education
- Daily routines reinforce respect, responsibility, and integrity.
Competency Based Growth
- Portfolios and mastery checklists highlight growth, not rote learning.
Problem and Project Based Learning
- Learners decide how to approach a problem and what activities to pursue. They gather information from a variety of sources and synthesize, analyze, and derive knowledge from it.
The 8 Pillars of Our Curriculum — A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R.
Academic Excellence
Strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, and languages through conceptual clarity and inquiry-driven learning.
Character & Values
Building empathy, integrity, gratitude, and resilience through daily value-based practices.
Holistic Well‑Being
Balancing mind, body, and emotions through sports, yoga, mindfulness, and SEL programs.
Innovation & Inquiry
Encouraging curiosity, creativity, robotics, STEM, ATL, and design thinking.
Experiential Learning
Hands-on projects, fieldwork, and real-life applications make learning meaningful.
Values & Culture
Strengthening Indian ethos while building global perspectives through arts and cultural immersion.
Empowerment & Agency
Helping learners take ownership, make choices, and lead confidently
Reading & Reflection
Promoting deep reading culture, author interactions, journaling, and reflective thinking.
The Mirror–Map–Manifest Assessment Framework
Assessment is a mirror of growth, guiding every learner toward their unfolding potential.
Assessment at IPGS is designed to empower students as capable, evolving learners. It moves beyond numbers to
illuminate clear next steps, turning every evaluation into an opportunity for growth.
Mirror – Reflecting on Learning
- Encourages purposeful pause and self-reflection.
- Builds self-awareness through journals and tools.
- Recognises strengths and areas to refine.
Map – Setting the Path Forward
Manifest – Demonstrating Learning in Action
The Mirror–Map–Manifest Assessment Framework
Assessment is a mirror of growth, guiding every learner toward their unfolding potential.
Assessment at IPGS is designed to empower students as capable, evolving learners. It moves beyond numbers to
illuminate clear next steps, turning every evaluation into an opportunity for growth.
Mirror – Reflecting on Learning
- Encourages purposeful pause and self-reflection.
- Builds self-awareness through journals and tools.
- Recognises strengths and areas to refine.
Map – Setting the Path Forward
Manifest – Demonstrating Learning in Action
Key Features of the Framework
When learning is mapped with clarity, each manifestation
becomes a confident step forward.
Preparatory Stage - The World of Exploration
Grade III to Grade V (8-11 years)
The Preparatory Stage builds deep understanding and confident thinking. Students learn by exploring, questioning, reflecting, and working on meaningful tasks that connect ideas across subjects.
Transdisciplinary Learning
Students explore big ideas that connect multiple subjects, fostering deeper understanding.
Strong Literacy & Numeracy Foundations
Structured instruction strengthens reading, writing, vocabulary, and numeracy mastery.
Integration of Subjects –Theme Based Learning
Students explore big ideas that connect multiple subjects, fostering deeper understanding: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language and Literacy, Art, Technology and Sports.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Exploration and questioning develop critical thinking and realworld understanding.
Hands-On & Experiential Learning
Projects and experiments help students apply concepts meaningfully.
Creativity, Arts & Sports Integration
Art, music, theatre, and sports support creativity, discipline, and well-being.
Digital Literacy & Future Skills
Safe, age-appropriate technology use builds research, coding basics, and digital responsibility.
Global Awareness
Students explore world cultures, global themes, and develop cultural Intelligence.
Social-Emotional Learning
Mindfulness, reflection, and teamwork strengthen emotional resilience.
Values & Character Education
Daily routines reinforce respect, responsibility, and integrity.
Competency Based Growth
Portfolios and mastery checklists highlight growth, not rote learning.
Problem and Project Based Learning
Learners decide how to approach a problem and what activities to pursue. They gather information from a variety of sources and synthesize, analyze, and derive knowledge from it.
The 8 Pillars of Our Curriculum — A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R.
Academic Excellence
Character & Values
Holistic Well‑Being
Innovation & Inquiry
Experiential Learning
Values & Culture
Empowerment & Agency
Reading & Reflection
The Mirror–Map–Manifest Assessment Framework
Assessment is a mirror of growth, guiding every learner toward their unfolding potential.
Assessment at IPGS is designed to empower students as capable, evolving learners. It moves beyond numbers to illuminate clear next steps, turning every evaluation into an opportunity for growth.
Key Features of the Framework
- Balanced blend of formal and informal assessments.
- Growth-focused, descriptive feedback.
- Engaging parent communication with student voice.
- Developmentally aligned methods from early years to higher grades.
- Holistic measurement of cognitive, creative, socio-emotional, and practical skills.
The Mirror–Map–Manifest Assessment Framework
Assessment is a mirror of growth, guiding every learner toward their unfolding potential.
Assessment at IPGS is designed to empower students as capable, evolving learners. It moves beyond numbers to illuminate clear next steps, turning every evaluation into an opportunity for growth.