Sanjiv Goenka

It is a privilege for us to have the opportunity to establish a new international school in Kolkata. RP Goenka International School (RPGIS) is the latest addition to our growing family of educational institutions which share a common ethos of student-centred learning and commitment to academic excellence. The school reflects and represents the commitment of our Trust to the exciting developments in international education in India, and recognition of their importance in our national prosperity. In the past few years, we have witnessed a quiet revolution in Indian schools. Fresh research-based methodologies which focus on active and enquiry-based learning are rapidly replacing the old instructional top-down teaching models.

What we expect of our students and how we nurture them? Firstly, we inculcate in them a love for learning, a thirst for knowledge and an urge for self-improvement. Our teachers encourage students to develop habits of personal autonomy and independence, critical and creative thinking, and intellectual curiosity and enquiry. Secondly, they understand and promote the moral duty and responsibility which knowledge brings, and desire to help change the world around them by applying their knowledge ethically and compassionately. Thirdly, both in their formal studies and informal enrichment programmes of community outreach, they learn the importance of active citizenship. And fourthly, they willingly enhance their learning through the responsible application of digital technologies in this ever-changing modern world.

Our ambition for excellence is evidenced in the world-class campus in Alipore, Kolkata, with facilities and spaces reflecting the extraordinary recent innovations in school building concepts and digital infrastructure. I will be happy to watch RPGIS become a beacon of excellence and innovation. In this task, we look forward to your kind support.