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Adopting Renowned International Curricula
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Backed by a 75-Year Legacy in Education
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Heartfelt Education in the Centre of the City
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A Legacy of
Passionate Educators
IB World School
The NEST School is now an IB World School offering the IB PYP!
*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC).
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**
**Mission Statement from the IB The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC).
**Mission Statement from the IB The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Our People & Practices
Education isn’t just about knowledge transfer – it is about evoking a sense of inquiry and equipping learners with tools to find those answers – no matter how old they are, no matter where they go.
Education, like life, must be ever-evolving – taking cues from the world around it. At The NEST School, we are dedicated to nurturing a generation of leaders, scientists and artists. But more importantly, a generation of ‘self-actualised learners’ who are grounded in values, driven by creativity and problem-solving and led by a collaborative mentality.
A new archetype of children who are prepared for every future uncertainty and will redefine the paradigms of society and the world.
Education isn’t just about knowledge transfer – it is about evoking a sense of inquiry and equipping learners with tools to find those answers – no matter how old they are, no matter where they go.
Education, like life, must be ever-evolving – taking cues from the world around it. At The NEST School, we are dedicated to nurturing a generation of leaders, scientists and artists. But more importantly, a generation of ‘self-actualised learners’ who are grounded in values, driven by creativity and problem-solving and led by a collaborative mentality.
A new archetype of children who are prepared for every future uncertainty and will redefine the paradigms of society and the world.
Our Identity
The NEST School is committed to supporting the dreams and goals of everyone in its ecosystem. We believe true education, true growth happens when there is openness and acceptance – of the dreams of every learner, parent, facilitators and staff in The NEST School.
By nurturing children to discover multiple perspectives and possibilities, we help them discover what they truly care about. Even our logo is a testament to this – a heart that brings together the spirit of collaboration and the pursuit of every individual’s true passion.
#GenNEST
Building a new paradigm in learning starts with building a community of individuals who are working towards the same goal: nurturing Gen NEST. We believe the Guardians of Gen NEST – parents, facilitators and the rest of our staff – are indispensable to achieving this.
Our Identity
The NEST School is committed to supporting the dreams and goals of everyone in its ecosystem. We believe true education, true growth happens when there is openness and acceptance – of the dreams of every learner, parent, facilitators and staff in The NEST School.
By nurturing children to discover multiple perspectives and possibilities, we help them discover what they truly care about. Even our logo is a testament to this – a heart that brings together the spirit of collaboration and the pursuit of every individual’s true passion.
#GenNEST
Building a new paradigm in learning starts with building a community of individuals who are working towards the same goal: nurturing Gen NEST. We believe the Guardians of Gen NEST – parents, facilitators and the rest of our staff – are indispensable to achieving this.
Vision
Nurturing young learners through the development of a global and creative mindset to power the transformation of their and our world
Mission
Children shape our world as much as we shape their world. As educators, we believe that transforming their learning experience is the key to unlocking a better, more empowered world. We aspire to create education that is
- Relevant to Real World & Individual Passions
- Supported by Application & Experience
- Activity & Collaboration Driven
- Organic & Holistic
- Anchored to Create Social Impact
Our Values & Culture
Collaborative & Vibrant
An environment where ideas are welcomed with open minds and hearts is a vibrant one. This is achieved by creating a hierarchy-free culture that fosters collaboration and an unwavering faith in our team.
Children Centric
When the focus moves from the ‘what’ to ‘who’, the shift in how education is designed, delivered and experienced transforms. Individual passions and talents trump archaic templates.
Curiosity & Creation
Learning becomes organic when the pursuit of curiosity is encouraged and facilitated. When facilitators nurture learners to construct their learning, creativity is but a natural consequence.
The NEST as a Family
By erasing formalities and archaic borders, we cultivate genuine relationships that are based on trust, mutual respect and an intrinsic affection that is palpable among everyone.
Positive Social Action
Socially-conscious and environmentally-responsible in the way we teach, function and live. We believe we are agents of positive change in our community and world.
Nurturing
A New Generation
Education isn’t just about knowledge transfer – it is about evoking/stirring a sense of curiosity and equipping learners with tools to find those answers – no matter how old they are, no matter where they go.
Education, like life, must be ever-evolving – taking cues from the world around it. At NEST, we are dedicated to nurturing a generation of leaders, scientists and artists.
But more importantly, a generation of ‘self-actualized students/learners’ who are grounded in values, driven by creativity and problem-solving led by a collaborative mentality.
A new archetype of children who are prepared for every future uncertainty and will redefine the paradigms of society and the world.
The HoNEST Difference
The NEST School Pillars
Diversity & Differences – Without Hierarchy
We encourage diversity among our faculty and community by:
- Cherishing and respecting differences
- Not propagating hierarchy
- Appreciating and looking for different perspectives
Self Management
- If we manage each other, we manage the world – if everyone is at peace, the world is at peace
- Manage our Body / Mind / Emotions & Life
- Understand that we are responsible for our life and not the external environment
Working Together
- Understand & accommodate differences in people
- Understand that no human is an island
- In collaboration or group work, the final total is greater than the sum of the individual parts
- Collaborate don’t compete
Identify Individual Strengths and Talents
- In an uncertain environment fear makes us walk half stride, we need confidence to overcome that fear
- When we know our strengths and build on it – we have the confidence to overcome our fear and walk full stride irrespective of what the external environment is
Community & Societal Consciousness
- Strong sense of attachment to the society and contributing to a sustainable living
Collecting data and analysing information
- When faced with a new task – understand the process of collecting data, converting it into information and analysing the information to arrive at a conclusion
Real World Applications of ‘What We Learn’
- How what we learn is applied in ‘Real World Context’
What We Learn
- We “retain what we look for and acquire” as against being “taught”