Ankur Wing –
Foundational Stage (Nursery to Grade 2 | Ages 3–8)
Aligned with NEP 2020, the Ankur Wing at GMR offers a joyful Early Years Programme that blends the strong academic foundation of Indian education with play-based, stress-free, and experiential learning inspired by Finland.
Children build early literacy, numeracy, communication, social skills, and values in a safe, nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and happiness in learning.
GMR Active Play Program (Movement & Play for Toddlers)
At GMR, movement is learning. Through our Active Play Program, children strengthen their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination using fun and age-appropriate activities such as pouring, scrubbing, balancing, climbing, and outdoor play.
Designed for children aged 3 to 5 years, this structured movement programme supports both physical development and brain growth. Children explore specially designed play equipment, outdoor learning areas, and nature-based play zones that support fine and gross motor development in a joyful way.
GMR Little Communicators Program (Early Language & Communication Development)
The Pragati Wing at GMR International School is aligned with the Preparatory Stage of NEP 2020 and focuses on competency-based, experiential, and learner-centric education. The programme builds upon foundational learning and gradually transitions students towards structured academic engagement.
Along with well-defined academic instruction grounded in Indian ethos, the Pragati Wing integrates hands-on learning, collaborative activities, and real-world applications to strengthen conceptual understanding and application-based learning.
Special Academic Strengthening Programmes
Reading Programme – Structured reading initiatives to enhance fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical reading habits.
Writing Programme – Focused development of creative writing, structured expression, grammar application, and communication clarity.
Basic Mathematics Programme – Strengthening number sense, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking through practical and activity-based approaches.
Life Skills–Integrated Learning
Academic learning is supported through a life skills approach, where students develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, decision-making, and responsibility as an integral part of classroom instruction rather than as separate subjects.
Learning Outcomes
The Pragati Wing aims to ensure that students acquire strong reading, writing, and numeracy skills, along with confidence, curiosity, teamwork, and essential life skills, preparing them effectively for the Middle and Secondary stages of education.
Pragati Wing –
Preparatory Stage (Grades III to V | Ages 8–11)
Teaching–Learning Approach
Activity-based and experiential methodologies
Project work, group tasks, and guided inquiry
Continuous assessment for learning and skill development
Udaan Wing –
(Grades 6 to 8 | Ages 11–13)
The Udaan Wing supports the crucial transition from primary to secondary education. It emphasizes conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and independent learning. Students build academic depth along with responsible digital, social, and life skills.
Ujjval Wing–
Secondary Stage (Grades IX to XII | Ages 14 –18)
The Ujjval Wing at GMR International School is aligned with NEP 2020’s vision for holistic, multidisciplinary, and future-ready education. This stage focuses on academic rigour, deep conceptual understanding, and learner-centric practices, while reinforcing Indian values, discipline, leadership, and strong work ethics.
The curriculum emphasizes strong conceptual foundations in core subjects, particularly Mathematics and Sciences, enabling students to develop analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Teaching–learning processes move beyond rote learning to concept clarity, application-based learning, and higher-order thinking.
IIT & Competitive Exam Foundation
The Ujjval Wing integrates a structured IIT/competitive exam foundation approach, aligned with the CBSE syllabus, to strengthen conceptual depth, numerical ability, scientific reasoning, and exam-oriented thinking. This preparation is systematic, stress-free, and age-appropriate, ensuring readiness for higher competitive goals without compromising holistic development.
Academic & Life Skills Integration
Along with subject mastery, students are guided to develop ethical reasoning, emotional intelligence, time management, decision-making, communication skills, and leadership qualities, preparing them for higher education, professional pathways, and responsible citizenship.
Learning Outcomes
The Ujjval Wing aims to ensure that students graduate with strong academic competence, conceptual clarity, disciplined work habits, competitive readiness, and essential 21st-century skills, enabling a smooth transition to higher education and life beyond school.