Arya Vidya Mandir
Arya Vidya Mandir
"Arya Vidya Mandir" is a group of schools located in Mumbai, India, which offers English medium education under ICSE board and focusses on holistic growth of the child. It starts the educational journey of the child from nursery. The school runs its own bus service.
Arya Vidya Mandir Bandra West is the first institution from the Arya Vidya Mandir Group of Schools. It started in 1971 at the Santacruz premises and was followed by the Bandra West institute. The two schools were later merged and the Playschool and the younger classes are housed in Santacruz while the Bandra West premises houses the older classes.
The Bandra West branch is located on St. Cyril road, opposite St. Andrews Auditorium. The principal of the school is Mrs. Jyoti Kumar. She is also the Director of the AVM group of schools. The school motto is "Knowledge is the nectar of life."
Group of Institutions
Bandra West Branch
The Bandra West branch is located at St. Cyril road, opposite St. Andrews Auditorium. The principal of the school is Mrs. Jyoti Kumar. She is also the Director of the AVM group of schools.
Santacruz West Premises
This branch was first of all AVMs. It was officially merged with Bandra (West) branch in 2007. It contains all classes of Bandra West branch up to Grade 2.
Juhu Branch
This branch is located in the affluent Juhu locality in Mumbai. The principal of the school is Mrs. Alka Agrawal.
Bandra (East) branch
The branch is located in BKC, opposite UTI Building. The Principal of the school is Mrs. Shobha Iyer.
Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education
The institute conducts one year Diploma in Early Childhood Education. It aims to provide knowledge and the understanding of the principles of Early Childhood and to focus upon developing an insight into the techniques and requirements of education at the Early Childhood stage. It is an Autonomous Institute. Candidates qualifying from here are eligible for opportunities as Playschool and Pre-Primary teachers.
Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Special Education
The Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Special Education strives to build a society of caregivers who will provide a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students. We do this by providing training in skills and strategies to teachers, parents of children with special needs and persons in the field of education to ensure that children will develop love for learning and reach their potential to become contributing members of the society.
Format of Education
Arya Vidya Mandir offers the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) There are 3 divisions (A,B,C) and maximum 40 students in each class.There are 4 houses: Chanakya, Vedvyas, Dronacharya and Patanjali.
Description
The Arya Vidya Mandir group of schools are based on the 10 principles of the Arya samaj: The languages taught are English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and Sanskrit from Standard 5 to 8.Co-curricular activities include art, physical education, swimming, public speaking and elocution as well as football, chess and a large emphasis on Yoga.
Although the medium of instruction is English, Indian culture and values are emphasized. Hindi, Sanskrit and Marathi Diwas (Days) are celebrated. The schools hosts an annual festival known as Balsatsang, MUN and Yuvagam.