7. SHISHUVAN ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

The school formally opened in October 2001, with just 70 students joining playschool and nursery

426, Shraddhanand Road, Matunga

Website: www.shishuvan.com

History:The school formally opened in October 2001, with just 70 students joining playschool and nursery.

Unique features: In line with MK Gandhi’s ‘Nai Taleem’ (New Education) philosophy, spinning and weaving khadi are an integral part of the school curriculum. The school’s ‘every student counts’ programme includes remedial sessions, shadow teaching and home support depending on the student’s academic need.

Highest ratings: Educational philosophy, academic rigour, life skills education

Board: Class 10-ICSE

Annual fee: Rs88,000

Students: 1,516

Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Quote: When stakeholders are involved in decision-making, it becomes a school for all that imparts quality education.

SHUBADRA SHENOY, principal