Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Vidyashram, Jaipur, India

Bhavan is an educational society, established in 1938.  At present it has 373 educational institutions.  The Jaipur branch was started in 1985 and considered to be the best school in Jaipur.  They have approx. 3100 students.  The campus is spread over 28 acres.

• Established 2005 (partner found through colleague Angela Cook, Director of the Cambridge Education Foundation)

• Distance from Polesworth - 6840 kilometres

• A private school • 1 staff visit to India (2 staff)

• 1 student visit to India (18 students, 4 staff) 2 student visits to Polesworth (29 students, 5 staff)

• Curriculum projects - This link is embedded in the curriculum. There are approximately 10 schemes of work covering key stages 3 and 4 and a variety of subjects.

Agreed Aims:

1. To make long lasting friendships.

2. To develop an understanding of each other’s culture.

 3. To engage in and resource curriculum projects meeting the requirements of either or both schools.

 4. To regularly participate in exchange visits for staff and students.

5. To challenge myths and stereotypes and counter racism.

 6. To contribute to the spiritual growth of students from both schools.

7. To work together towards the ideal of One World. Website – www.bhavansvidyashram.com