Best International School in Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Mr. Ashok Katariya

Founder Chairman

I envision Ashoka as a nurturer for 21st-century learners, where students are encouraged to cultivate open-mindedness, a spirit of inquiry, creative and critical thinking skills, as well as a sense of self and social responsibility. Our schools collaborate closely with the community to instill in students a generosity of spirit and unwavering integrity in their thoughts, words, and actions.

Mr. Satish Parakh

Secretary

We aim to create a global educational community of conscientious individuals who have developed their intellectual, artistic and professional talents to the highest degree, and who have an exalted sense of purpose in their lives, inspiring all around them to transcend barriers, overcome odds and work in unison to bring about positive change in society.

Mr. Shrikant Shukla

Secretary

In our approach to education, our goal is to guide students beyond mere academic achievement towards the holistic development of their personalities. The central focus of this developmental journey is the cultivation of attitudes that enable each child to naturally evolve into a well-balanced individual, capable of effectively facing global challenges and contributing responsibly to global progress. Recognizing that each child possesses a unique set of natural abilities, we are dedicated to nurturing their individual cognitive skills by providing comprehensive encouragement and support.

Mrs. Astha Kataria

Managing Trustee

We are making a profound headway in pursuit of excellence in education and our students are shaping into accomplished adults who are embedded with international perspective. Our ever progressive approach of education is in force for empowered, self-motivated and agile achievers who contribute holistically within and beyond the school. We aim to become a community of lifelong learners, striving for excellence, and inspired by achievement and success.

5000+

Students

3

Campuses

5

Curricula

450+

Educators

Prominent Recognitions

EducationWorld India School Rankings Awards 2023-24

Ranked 1st in India for Enabling Global Partnerships

Education Today in 2023

Maharashtra's No. 1 ICSE School for Holistic Development

IDA Education Awards 2022

Empowering Learners in Global Citizenship

India School Merit Awards 2022 by EducationToday

2nd in Maharashtra and 1st in Nashik - India`s Top 20 Day-Cum-Boarding Schools

The School EduExcellence Awards 2021

Excellence Awards for Effective Student Leadership

Indian Education Awards 2020

K12 School Chain of the Year - West

Future 50 2019

Top 50 Schools in India

Indian Education Awards 2019

Best Emerging School of The West

International School Awards 2019

by British Council

International School Awards 2019

Outstanding Commitment To Sports & Best Infrastructure

What Parents Think

Ashoka is truly unique for its unwavering commitment to Fairness and Impartiality. During the challenges of online learning during COVID, I never once heard a teacher compare students or imply that one knew less than another. They treat every student as if they were their own, prioritizing overall growth, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. I am grateful for my child's education here.

– Mr Sanjay Patel
(Parent of Moksha - Sr. Kg)

The educators here are extremely approachable at all times, and I am grateful to them for giving my child individual attention. My child has become independent, confident, and more aware of everything happening in and around him. He has become more open to change and makes his own choices.

– Gauri Shinde
(Parent of Veer - Grade 8)

We belong to the armed forces and we keep moving all over the country. I have never come across an organisation that is so focused with the vision that they have. Teachers here teach the kids the concept of ‘Duties’ to the kids and because of this Ashokites will surely grow up to be informed and responsible citizens of the future. From the bus aunty in the bus to the aunty who escorts my child to the classroom to the teachers who securely and lovingly take care of my kindergartner, I feel extremely safe and secured to have my child being educated at Ashoka Group of Schools.

– Avika Ambadekar
(Parent of Madhavan - Grade 1)

At Ashoka, students are instilled with values that help them become better human beings. The concepts are taught to children with the use of modern techniques, and individual attention is given to every child. This is quite commendable.

– Shomita Deb
(Parent of Shubhankar - Grade 7)

Students at Ashoka learn all concepts with all their five senses involved! This is a really innovative approach towards learning. When all senses are involved the concept gets well-imprinted in the child’s mind.

– Priyanka Parmar
(Parent of Aayush - Jr. Kg)

ALLYance

Cambridge Assessment International Education

Rotary International

French Learning Courses

STEM Learning Partner

Career Counselling Partner

College & University Counselling

UN Platform for Peacemakers

3D Lab Partner

UN Peacekeepers Veterans Association

SAT & IELTS Training

FAQs

How does the school’s assessment system evaluate the skills of a student?

Assessments at our institutes are carried out to gauge the application potential, the retention and comprehension abilities of a student. The structured assessment and evaluation framework focuses not just on Assessment of Learning but also on “ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING”.

These activities include

Quiz
Group activity
Presentations
Projects
Conversations
Debates

Our continuous assessments help us evaluate the student’s development over a range of skills and also provide us the necessary feedback to hone their strengths and improve performance.

An in-house aptitude test mechanism is in place to test students for special programmes, such as ‘gifted education’ or ‘special education’. Aptitude tests are also carried out to gauge student’s proficiency and what learning methodology suits him best. We also partner with esteemed companies/institutes to provide us with Diagnostic Tests to evaluate students’ verbal reasoning, numerical ability, spatial ability, speed and accuracy.

The schools and the Junior College follow Trimester pattern of evaluation which caters to internal assessment and written evaluation. Use this response - The school and Junior College follow customized Semester pattern (4 quarters/Trimester /Bi-semester) of evaluation which caters to internal assessment and written evaluation

Apart from academics, what opportunities do the students get for all-round development?

We firmly believe that along with helping the students develop a perception towards learning and reasoning, the child’s all-round personality development should be focused upon equally. Focus is also on building good behavioural skills and a healthy attitude towards life in their formative years, through values inculcated by sports and other extra-curricular activities.

The facilities and opportunities available at the students’ disposal are:

Hands on learning through STEM Lab Science Labs, Makerspace.
AUSAO: Ashoka Universal School's Astronomical observatory, first of its kind in Maharashtra
Career Counselling Service
A plethora of indoor & outdoor activities
Student development activities - curricular and co- curricular
Physical education and extra-curricular activities
Board of Honors, a Student Leaders board to encouraging responsibility and leadership skills
Activities to develop 21st century skills
Organization of and support for a range of intra-school and inter-school competitions
Life Skill programmes

How is technology used to support teaching and learning at Ashoka Institutes? What innovative teaching practices are followed?

Effective integration of technology in classroom teaching can improve students’ ability to grasp and retain information. Use of innovative teaching methods makes comprehension easier and lessons more enjoyable for the students.

To this end, the following technological resources are being implemented

Smart-class enabled classrooms
Provision of electronic tablets to teachers to enable research and help them gain an in-depth understanding of their subjects
Well equipped Computer Lab, STEM Lab and a Digital Language Lab
Digital and Online Educational resources to facilitate knowledge and enhance understanding

Does the school have any mechanism to develop emotional and social skills? Do you have a student counsellor?

Education is incomplete without equipping students with the necessary devices of emotional and mental well-being and empathetic social skills. With this purview in mind, ‘Happiness Curriculum’, Value Education lessons, interview sessions with real life heroes, excursions and visits to support various social causes have been actively implemented as a part of the curriculum.

We have a dedicated Counselling Department that actively engages with students and parents to work on adjustment issues, child care, etc.

What is the school’s approach to student safety?

Ans. Provision of a secure environment is crucial for children to enjoy learning and realise their full potential. We take various precautionary measures with respect to safety and security at school.

These include:

CCTV cameras for round-the-clock surveillance on campus.
Continued association and weekly awareness sessions are conducted for students, teachers and staff.
Awareness workshops on self-defence
Security Personnel stationed at the school gates and strict check kept on visitors
Supervision of lady attendants in buses and escalators
Well equipped infirmary with trained nurses
Doctor on call
Evacuation drills in preparation of handling an emergency

What kind of a social responsibility/duty do you have in place at Ashoka schools?

A number of curricular and co-curricular activities are conducted with a view of helping students develop a more humane, empathetic and productive outlook towards the society.

These efforts are realized through activities like:

Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW) for Grades IX, X XI and XII.
Road Safety Awareness Drives
Tree Plantation Drives
Book Donation Camps
Visits to old age homes and orphanages
Art Fest- the proceeds of which go to NGOs working for the underprivileged

Do you bring out any publications?

Our periodical and annual magazines are a wonderful way of reviewing the many milestones in the institution’s journey and showcasing the many achievements and talents of our students.

Ashoka brings out a number of publications, as follows:

Happiness Curriculum – A guide book for teachers
Mimansa- An annual school magazine
Yuvarth- A periodical by ISC Commerce Students

What kind of field trips are organized by the schools?

Ashoka organizes a number of field trips and excursions throughout the year for different grades. These field trips give students the chance to explore a number of settings from nature to industry under the guidance of the experts.

We encourage field trips and excursions where students understand practical application of knowledge, learn discipline, and move beyond the bounds of the classroom.

What training and development programmes do teachers undergo?

Education is a dynamic field and teaching must evolve with changing requirements of changing times. The Quality Assurance and Guidance team provides the Educators/Coordinators/HODs with essential training related to the enhancement of teaching - learning process and behavioural enrichment.

Our staff is also encouraged to attend a range of conferences, workshops and seminars across India to stay updated with the current trends and approaches in the education sector and bring the best to our classrooms.

What’s the status of interaction between parents and teachers?

Ashoka encourages an interactive and healthy relation between teachers and parents to be able to track a child’s development and address any concerns of the parents.

Parents can physically meet the teachers on school premises on Parent Induction and Open House (paper showing days) or with prior appointment.

What is the student-teacher ratio like at Ashoka Schools?

A balanced student-teacher ratio is essential to ensure that every student gets one-to-one attention. It stimulates better learning, helps better management of the classrooms and upholds the quality of the teaching-learning experience.

All classrooms in Ashoka maintain the prescribed teacher to student ratio.

Going Above,And Beyond

Vision

Mission

Mr. Ashok Katariya

Founder Chairman

Mr. Satish Parakh

Secretary

Mr. Shrikant Shukla

Secretary

Mrs. Astha Kataria

Managing Trustee

5000+

Students

3

Campuses

5

Curricula

450+

Educators

Arjun Nagar Campus

Ashoka Marg Campus

Sinnar Campus

Makerspace Program

Recording Studio

AstronomicalObservatory

3D LAB

Semi Olympic swimming pool

Stem Lab

Performing Arts Program

Shooting Range

Mentorship program

Happiness Curriculum

Fine Arts Program

Biotech Lab

Math lab

Prominent Recognitions

What Parents Think

– Mr Sanjay Patel(Parent of Moksha - Sr. Kg)

– Gauri Shinde(Parent of Veer - Grade 8)

– Avika Ambadekar(Parent of Madhavan - Grade 1)

– Shomita Deb(Parent of Shubhankar - Grade 7)

– Priyanka Parmar(Parent of Aayush - Jr. Kg)

ALLYance

FAQs

How does the school’s assessment system evaluate the skills of a student?

Apart from academics, what opportunities do the students get for all-round development?

How is technology used to support teaching and learning at Ashoka Institutes? What innovative teaching practices are followed?

Does the school have any mechanism to develop emotional and social skills? Do you have a student counsellor?

What is the school’s approach to student safety?

What kind of a social responsibility/duty do you have in place at Ashoka schools?

Do you bring out any publications?

What kind of field trips are organized by the schools?

What training and development programmes do teachers undergo?

What’s the status of interaction between parents and teachers?

What is the student-teacher ratio like at Ashoka Schools?

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Going Above,
And Beyond

Astronomical
Observatory

– Mr Sanjay Patel
(Parent of Moksha - Sr. Kg)

– Gauri Shinde
(Parent of Veer - Grade 8)

– Avika Ambadekar
(Parent of Madhavan - Grade 1)

– Shomita Deb
(Parent of Shubhankar - Grade 7)

– Priyanka Parmar
(Parent of Aayush - Jr. Kg)