Daffodil International School, Pune established in 2006, is a self-financing day school with a current enrollment of 212 students in classes Foundation to Twelve. The school campus, has fully equipped Science and Computer laboratories along with a well stocked library.
We offer a very high standard of education, which is broad-based, yet tailored to meet the child’s individual needs. The academic environment at the Daffodil International School is purposeful, stimulating, challenging and secure. The children flourish, grow in self-confidence and above all fulfill their potential. We are committed to the achievement of high standards in all areas of the curriculum, and to that end the school provides a caring and supportive atmosphere that allows children to thrive academically.
Welcome to Our Family
A child needs care, attention and love in order to prosper and become into a responsible citizen of a country. At DIS we believe in imparting education which will not only help your child’s academic growth but will also prepare him for the various challenges put forward by life. We ensure the physical and psychological safety of every child.
Individual talents of the children are nourished and celebrated here, thus enabling them to reach fruition. At the Daffodil International School we encourage individual self-discovery and self-expression that values honesty and civility among all members of the school community.
School Philosophy
Whilst high academic achievement is a priority, the school aims to create a ‘community’ of well rounded individuals, where a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect exists among the students and teachers. The school organizes many activities throughout the year where qualities such as leadership and self-discipline are inculcated and there is an emphasis on the individual’s intellectual and emotional growth. The senior students participate in awareness programs and also participate in various national level competitions related to both academics as well as extracurricular activities . A number of sports are played in the school and give the students an opportunity to express their individual talent. Drama, Performing Arts, Arts and Design, Debating and Music form a significant part of the regular school activities.
Academic Programs
In classes XI and XII students prepare for the Advanced Level Cambridge International Examination [CIE] conducted by the division of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. The school offers 10 different subject choices at the Elective level along with Advanced Subsidiary [AS] level English as a compulsory subject. Each student is required to take three to four elective subjects along with English. The students follow a two year staged progression for grades 11 and 12. Students have to take a ‘staged’ assessment route –they take the Cambridge International AS Level in one examination series and complete the final Cambridge International A Levels in the next series.
Our Staff and Students
The school has over a thirty members of staff. Our staff is committed to excellence, as they work to prepare our students to achieve their future educational and career goals. 70% of our staff has a Master’s degree and 100% of our courses are taught by teachers who are certified in the subject area. Our students are encouraged to strive for excellence every day: in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the community. As our students work to begin their future, they leave Daffodil International School ready to face the 21st century world.
Academic Reports
The school year has been divided into two semesters. A report is issued at the end of each semester. The grading system used in the school is from A-G in ascending order. Marks for tests and assignments are also allotted in percentages. In addition to the half yearly and final examinations a system of regular academic feedback act as a checkpoint to ascertain whether progress is taking place in a gradual yet effective manner.
Our Vision and Mission
2022
World topper in Physics – Amay Mirashi
2012
India topper in PCB – Vaishnavi Kore
2015
India topper in IT - Ankitha Venkata
2006
Cambridge Affiliation
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