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TOP SCHOOL

HINDUSTAN TIMES-C FORE TOP SCHOOL SURVEY

SUNIL SAXENA / HT PHOTOS

EAST DELHI

The 2011 Hindustan Times- C fore Top School survey for Delhi gave scores to each school across 14 different parameters, from academic rigour to sports. Here is a list of east Delhi schools that made it to the top in alphabetical order

THE TEN BEST SCHOOLS

AHLCON INTERNATIONAL

With 11 laboratories and four IT-enabled learning rooms, the school scores the highest in competence of teachers, academic rigour, extra-curricular activities and innovative teaching among other categories.
NURSERY FEE: R50,000 per annum PHONE: 011-47770777 WEBSITE: www.ahlconinternational.com

AHLCON PUBLIC SCHOOL

The school offers scholarships to students from under privileged families. It has topped the social accountability parameter and scored high in the infrastructure and facilities and life skills education categories.
NURSERY FEE: R30,000 per annum PHONE: 011-22750565 WEBSITE: www.ahlconschool.net

AMITY INTERNATIONAL

The Mayur Vihar branch stresses on academic excellence, as well as focusing on activities and competitive exams. It has performed well in the parental participation and academic rigour categories.
NURSERY FEE: R52,380 per annum (Class I) PHONE: 011-22717261 WEBSITE: www.amity.edu

Toppersof this class

Abhijit Patnaik

ASN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Modern teaching methods go hand in hand with traditional cultural values here. The school does not believe in pressurising its students and has scored well in the individual attention to students category.
NURSERY FEE: R35,000 per annum PHONE: 011-22713040 WEBSITE: www.asnschool.org

OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN East Delhis schools have put emphasis on a mix of teacher training and use of technology to provide its students with an education at par with the best

DAV PUBLIC, DAYANAND VIHAR

he Commonwealth Games may have given east Delhi a fillip (and some headaches) in terms of roads, housing and other infrastructure, but the area's schools didn't need any such reason to upgrade their own facilities to keep pace with the demands of todays students and parents. The parameter-wise results of the Hindustan Times - C fore Top School survey highlight the various strengths of the schools here. DAV, Sreshtha Vihar has topped in the sports category, while Somerville School, Vasundhara Enclave TOMORROW has the highest value To find out which West for money score. Delhi schools come out on One of east Delhi's top in various categories, most well known look out for the Top School schools, Ahlcon survey in tomorrow's HT International, Mayur Vihar, has been ahead of the curve in many respects. Though the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) of the CBSE came into effect this year, the school has always placed emphasis on a balanced, overall development for its students, and not just high marks. Art, music, dance all are compulsory till class 8, said Ashok Pandey, Principal. Many schools here believe in application-based education allowing students to innovate and invent. Other schools are engaged in one or the other activity but Ahlcon stresses everything equally, said Charu Sood, a class 10 student. Ahlcon International topped

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the survey in the innovative teaching, extra-curricular activities and competence of teachers parameters, among others. TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING The school also maps each student's progress electronically. From grades, to which books they are checking out from the library- we use it all to take decisions about the child. Data reduces subjectivity to almost nil in student evaluation, added Pandey. Equality of opportunity is something many schools here stress, particularly since parents want their children to participate and excel in various activities be it dramatics or sports. Favouritism, being a 'teacher's pet', are trends on the decline. Schools are also trying to provide good exposure to students. Exchange programs with schools in Germany are a matter of pride for Salwan Public School(SPS), Mayur Vihar, Phase- III, among others. It is important to get a global perspective, which is why tie-ups with foreign schools are important, said Desna Srimani, a student at the school. Salwan topped the individual attention to students and infrastructure and facilities parameters. Teachers at SPS have attended workshops at various IITs, IIMs and even Harvard University in the United States. The mantra here is to provide excellent training to its teachers, which benefits students in turn. Which is probably why students such as Mayuri V Raman of SPS said, I can't live without my school.
sample of 3,000 parents and teachers across the city's six zones. They were asked to assess schools they were aware of on a scale of 10 against 14 parameters. Results of the perceptual survey were combined with objective data from the first round to rank schools. In phase-3, C fore researchers visited the schools to conduct an audit and finalise rankings. Perceptual data scores were extrapolated for schools that did not participate.

Because of the friendly interaction between students and teachers, I think study is just a matter of play.
J A I D E E P S I N G H , student

Studies are not a burden for us at schools in the area. The various activities in school take the stress away.
D E S N A S R I M A N I , student

With a full-time counsellor and smart boards, the school is bringing modern techniques to classrooms. The school has scored well in the teacher development and life skills education categories.
NURSERY FEE: R40,000 per annum PHONE: 011-22370367 WEBSITE: www.davdayanandvihar.net

DAV PUBLIC, SRESHTHA VIHAR

They might have not made it to the top 10, but hold as much promise as their crowned counter parts. Here is a list of other options.

THEY TOO MAKE THE GRADE...

SCHOOLS TO LOOK OUT FOR
MAYUR VIHAR

The school chooses to impart education through a mix of modern teaching and vedic learning. It has the best score on the sports parameter, with the second best score in academic rigour.
NURSERY FEE: R25,080 per annum PHONE: 011-22144102 WEBSITE: www.dav-sreshtha.org

OTHER GOOD OPTIONS

QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL This all-girls school encourages students to take part in various co-curricular activities to ensure the complete development of the children. DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
EAST OF LONI ROAD

MAYUR PUBLIC SCHOOL

I P EXTENSION

RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The school infrastructure includes an auditorium, well-equipped laboratories and a vast library .The students are sensitised to environmental concerns and communal harmony VIDYA BAL BHAWAN SR. SEC.
KONDLI GHAROLI ROAD, MAYUR VIHAR-III

The Mayur Vihar branch emphasises community development programmes and skill education for its students . It has done well in the sports and value system/integration category.
NURSERY FEE: R38,740 per annum PHONE: 011-22612036 WEBSITE: www.ryanmayurvihar.org

The school's philosophy is hard work and enabling students to overcome obstacles in the journey of their future with dignity and elegance. MOTHER TERESA PUBLIC SCHOOL
PREET VIHAR

The school makes available to its learners infrastructural facilities that include well-equipped labs, a wellstocked library and medical, computers, art, music, multimedia and sports rooms. STAREX INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
VASUNDHARA ENCLAVE

SALWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Mayur Vihar branch has introduced a sports programme with a UK Sports academy. It has scored the highest on the 'infrastructure and facilities', 'value for money' and 'individual attention to students' parameters.
NURSERY FEE: R33,280 per annum PHONE: 011-22614169 WEBSITE: www.spsmayurvihar.com

The school's philosophy is to provide holistic education, rational thinking and building good character in the students. It provides students with good sports infrastructure. ST ANDREWS SCOTS SR SEC
PATPARGANJ

Well qualified teachers & well-equipped facilities are raising the reputation of this school. Students are meaningfully involved in designing the school curriculum and its effective transaction. BHARAT INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
KARKARDOOMA

SOMERVILLE SCHOOL

The survey was conducted in three phases. In phase-1, schools were invited to provide information on academic and non-academic facilities, performance of students and profile of teachers. Then research agency C fore shortlisted schools for the second round, in which a perceptual survey was carried out with a

METHODOLOGY

The School boasts of an impressive building with spacious, air-conditioned classrooms, modular furniture, latest educational aids like overhead projectors, T.Vs etc. SNEH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL This new age institution provides modern, IT-based, diverse educational opportunities for development of Gen-next with special emphasis on enhancement of communication skills.
NEW RAJDHANI ENCLAVE

The school is associated with various N.G.Os and other organisations working on various social causes such as providing free education to all. HILLWOOD ACADEMY
PREET VIHAR

The school is well-equipped with several IT centres and laboratories but its aim is to equip students for life ahead. It has scored the highest in the value for money and value system/integration categories.
NURSERY FEE: Not Available PHONE: 011-22473178 WEBSITE: Not available

The school seeks to develop values and strength, commitment and devotion in each student. It strives to create an atmosphere of honesty and intellectual curiosity. The school also has an astronomy club.

VIVEKANAND SCHOOL

The school offers facilities to learn everything from taekwondo to skating, apart from academics and inter-personal skills. It has earned a good score on the value system/integration parameter.
NURSERY FEE: R32,000 per annum PHONE: 011-22141527 WEBSITE: http://vivekanandschool.in

DISCLAIMER: The survey data is a copyright of HT Media Limited. Any use of this survey data would lead to infringement of the copyright and may result in legal action against the Infringer. *These schools did not participate in the survey. Their scores are based on the perceptual survey conducted among parents and teachers as mentioned in the methodology. Nursery fee figures, provided to HT by the schools, are approximate. They include annual fee and development charges (transport fee is variable). For the total fee amount, please contact the schools.

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