The Good Shepherd International School, Ooty

FACILITIES:

• • Academic Facilities

Classrooms

Library

Audio Visual Theatres and Language Labs

Design Studio

Visual Art Studio

Science Labs

Mathematics Lab

Computer Centre

Examination Hall

Religious Education

• • Boarding and Pastoral Care

1. 1. Residential Life

At GSIS, we make every effort to make our students’ stay in the boarding house a home away from home, where they are not only provided with a warm and homely ambiance but also with opportunities to enhance creativity and learning.

Our fully residential co-educational school has 26 boarding houses (8 for girls and 18 for boys) with television and music systems, as well as indoor games like carrom and chess. By striking a balance between academic discipline and relaxation, the school maintains a happy and healthy environment in the boarding houses.

1. 2. Medical Facilities

Our medical infrastructure includes:

2 hospitals with 40 beds each, an isolation ward, and an IC unit

2 Resident Medical Officers

A visiting orthodontist

7 experienced and trained staff nurses

2 fully equipped ambulances for emergencies

1. 3. Food & Nutrition

GSIS – Vision Statement

Good Shepherd International School in its pursuit of holistic education envisions inspiring and fostering a community of caring, progressive, lifelong learners who embrace and celebrate all of Creation.

GSIS – Mission Statement

Good Shepherd International School strives to prepare each student for academic, social, and personal success by fostering a community of empowered and diverse learners who strive to be globally-minded citizens with mutual respect, understanding, and trust.

Objectives

• • Value Education
  • Home Away from Home
  • Academic Excellence
  • Co-Curricular Activities
  • Teaching Strategy
  • Community Service
  • Technology
  • Individual Attention
  • Counselling
  • Multicultural
  • To Grow from Strength to Strength

The Good Shepherd International School is a co-ed boarding school in Ooty, Tamil Nādu. It is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi. Also provides IB/Cambridge/ISC learning curricula for a holistic growth of the students.

It was founded by the late Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas in the year 1977. It Both began their careers as teachers, which fuelled their vision and goal of creating the best educational institution for children to learn and grow in. In 1995, the Good Shepherd Public School became an international school of the highest calibre of learning.

The Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination is taken after a two-year course of studies following the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination or its equivalent.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Geneva, Switzerland, offers a diploma programme for students in their final two years of secondary school.

The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum programme that results in a certificate that is internationally recognized as being of the equivalent in standard as the British GCSE and International GCE ‘O’ LEVEL Examinations.

School Location

Nestled in the tranquil Nilgiris Hills and sprawled over 150 acres, the idyllic campus creates the ideal environment to learn, play, grow and develop the skills for a lifetime of learning. The weather is cool and temperate all year, with each season having its own distinct experience, making it an ideal setting for children to play sports and enjoy nature and many outdoor activities.

The school’s motto is “Truth, Trust, and Triumph,” and students are encouraged to practice secular and ethical values in an environment where all creeds and faiths coexist peacefully. Students are educated in a way that allows them to thrive in an environment free of inhibition and prejudice.

1. Admission Enquiry
2. Registration Process
3. Application Screening
4. Admissions Interview and Aptitude Test
5. Admission Confirmation
6. Payment of Fees