Rising India school of excellence opens Goa’s first truly International pre-school in Dona Paula

Goa Khabar : Rising India School of Excellence (RISE International) is excited to unveil Goa’s first truly international preschool in Dona Paula, Goa. A one-of-its-kind international pre-school committed to transforming early childhood learning, marks the company’s foray as the one and only premier international school chain designed to elevate education in the rising cities of India. 

The international school was formally unveiled on Thursday at a ceremony attended by Inspector General of Police, Goa, Omvir Singh Bishnoi; president of the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa Jack Sukhija; Chairman Red Cross Society and city hotelier Gaurish Dhond and Tanvi Sawant, president of Rotary Club of Panaji Riviera.

RISE International Preschool is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young children in the age group of 1.5 years to 6 years, providing an innovative D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R.Y based curriculum and environment that prepares them for the ever-evolving world. Spread across 10,000 sq ft of large infrastructure, the pre-school is uniquely built with 20+ experiential learning zones and 50% of the space dedicated to outdoor play. The experiential learning areas include Pretend & Play, STEM, Library, Performing Arts, Sensory walks, Art Expression, Water Play and much more.

CEO & Founder Payal Gaba, expressed her vision for Rise Early Learning, stating, “We are extremely proud to bring a revolutionary approach to early childhood education starting with Goa. This is the one of many schools that we shall open across the Rising cities of India with the vision to elevate education and nurture Thinkers, Innovators and Leaders who will shape country’s ascent as a global powerhouse. Our revolutionary Discovery Mind Model™ is designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and confidence from the early stages of child’s development. Our state-of-the-art facilities, enrichment programs, and a global-standard curriculum make us confident that this pre-school will set new benchmarks for early learning in India.”

At the core of Rise Early Learning’s philosophy is our proprietary D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R.Y curriculum, designed to equip children with the modern knowledge, skills, and mindset required to thrive in the 21st century. The curriculum integrates learning across dimensions of Design Thinking, Imagination, Scientific & Computational Thinking, Outdoor Play, Vocabulary & Language development, Ethics, Reflection and Yearning to learn.

“My one advice to all parents is to make your child fearless. We adults instill fear in our children. There is only fear around us. Make your children fearless. Goa is a safe place and will be safe,” Bishnoi said.

“Everyone wants to give their child the best of education and RISE India School of Excellence brings that excellence to Goa, which is a rising destination,” Dhond opined at the unveiling ceremony.

Additionally, Rise Early Learning ensures an intimate and focused educational environment with a 1:8 adult-to-child ratio, allowing each child to receive personalized attention and care. Enrichment programs such as Music, Drama, and Foreign Language are seamlessly integrated into the curriculum, promoting not just academic growth, but a well-rounded development of creativity, empathy, and expression.

Sawant emphasised that holistic education is essential for keeping cultural learning alive among children. “The best thing about Goa is its people. I’m delighted about the opening of the school. It’s important to remember to keep Goa’s culture alive and pass it on to the next generation, to our children of tomorrow,” she said.

The curriculum is supported by international partnerships, ensuring that the best global practices are embedded into the learning process. Led by a team of globally trained experts, including Ms. Baljeet Oberoi, the Education Director and Dr. Shilpa, the Pre-school Head, the team holds expertise and experience across innovative educational models such as the Finnish, Reggio, Montessori, and Krishnamurthy.

Admissions for the mid-session of AY 24-25 and new-session of AY 25-26 are now open for ages 1.5 – 6 yrs with the school to start operations on 18th November 2024.