About Good Shepherd International School
One of India’s best fully residential, international co-educational schools, The Good Shepherd International School (GSIS) is situated in Ooty in the picturesque Nilgiri Hills at a height of 7000 feet above sea level. Spread over a sprawling 150 acres, the picturesque campus provides the ideal environment for children to learn, play, grow and develop the skills for a lifetime of learning. The weather is cool and temperate throughout the year – with each season distinctly experienced, making for the perfect setting for children to play sports and enjoy nature and various outdoor activities.
The successful growth of GSIS from a small family operation in 1977 to one of the leading international schools in India comprising 800 fully residential students is reflective of the profound vision, perseverance, and dedication of its Founder and Principal, late Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas. The GSIS campus offers a tranquil, comfortable and secure ambience that seeks to nurture academic excellence, while fostering the emotional and intellectual development of students.
Besides adoption of world-class curriculum and modern teaching methodologies, GSIS offers students a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities that ensures the complete, holistic development of children, helping them realize their dreams and aspirations. Every student receives personalized attention, opportunities to bring out their potential through self-directed learning and the best comforts available, making education a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
Vision
The Good Shepherd International School seeks to create a community of progressive, empowered and lifelong learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect, understanding and trust. In our pursuit of a holistic education, we endeavour to prepare each student for personal, academic and social success while focusing on their personal, emotional and spiritual growth.
Mission
Our mission is to develop strong and successful individuals and leaders who have a strong sense of justice, love for their family at GSIS and at home, and the confidence to go out into the world and succeed in their chosen paths.
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What sets us apart from the rest?
- 45 years of academic excellence
- 150 acres of school campus
- 700+ residential students
- 40+ co-curricular activities
- Personalized attention to each student: 4:1 student-teacher ratio, 20 students per class
- A ‘home away from home’ ambience
- Adoption of world-class curriculum and modern teaching strategies and methodologies
State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities: Well-designed and fully-equipped classrooms and laboratories, large, well laid-out dormitory complexes and two highly spacious auditoriums
- Engaging faculty, supportive administrative staff and responsible Boarding House parents
- Guided, constructive and age-appropriate use of technology and other resources
- Involvement of students in Community service
- Career guidance and Counselling services for students
- Periodic review of all the programmes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement
- A multicultural, secular and global learning environment
