Foundational Stage
Foundational Stage - The Joy Of Learning
Nursery to Grade II (3-8 years)
The Foundational Stage celebrates curiosity, imagination, and play. Through storytelling, creative expression, and sensory-rich experiences, children explore freely, think independently, and develop early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
KWHLAQ Approach
- Learners first identify what they know about a topic. Then, they think about what they want to research or learn. After the lesson, they then reflect on what they have learned.
Play-Based & Story-Led Learning
- Creative play, dramatization, and storytelling nurture communication, imagination, and socio-emotional growth.
Jolly Phonics for Early Reading
- A structured, multi-sensory phonics approach develops fluency, vocabulary, and confident early reading.
Montessori & Reggio Inspired Learning
- Child-led exploration in thoughtfully prepared environments promotes independence and inquiry.
Sensory & Nature Exploration — Living Campus
- Outdoor experiences deepen environmental awareness, mindfulness, and scientific curiosity.
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN Mission)
- NEP-aligned competency pathways build strong early literacy, numeracy, reasoning, and cognitive skills.
Celebrating Culture & Diversity
- Festivals, stories, arts, and multilingual exposure nurture empathy and cultural intelligence.
Role Play, Pretend Play & Free Play
- Bringing in the real-world help children understand the challenges of the real world. Students exploring ideas, manipulating objects, acting out roles, or experimenting with various materials, they are engaged in learning through play.
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
Key Features of the Framework
When learning is mapped with clarity, each manifestation
becomes a confident step forward.