South Mumbai now prides itself of having a Finnish International School (FIS). Last week the school was inaugurated in an air-conditioned building opposite the Mahalaxmi racecourse and almost cheek by jowl with the highend Willingdon Gymkhana. This is the second FIS to be opened by the low-profile Sudhir Goenka and his son Shashank.
The first one is at Thane. The new school will have only International Baccalaureate curriculum. The principal and many of the teachers are Finns.
Finland is believed to have the best education system in the world and the Goenkas have introduced the best practices in SoBo. The classrooms have glass walls and are spacious. Among other things, there is a section to teach robotics to the children.
The canteen will provide only healthy food options, which are scientifically designed. The academic year will commence in August. The education scene is a changing globally and Mumbai is trying its best to catch the school bus.
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Branded jewellery, fashion accessories, handbags, footwear, cosmetics, perfumes, toys, electronic gadgets, etc, are well curated. The childrens play section pr.
