THE VISIONARIES

BEHIND THE
INSTITUTION
My Home Group
For over three decades, My Home Group has cemented its name as one of
the most trusted brands in the country. The group, with an annual turnover
of Rs. 4,000 Crores, has its presence across the nation with interests in an
entire value chain comprising of:
• Construction
• Cement (MAHA)
• Power
• Consultancy
• Education
• Media

Meru International School is the educational venture of My Home

Group. The group has built a legacy of quality, integrity and trust with
every project that it has undertaken. These are the same values that My
Home aims to inculcate in its most important project – the children.
My Home Group has become synonymous with success and trust. Every
step that the Group has embarked upon has helped achieve new and
astounding heights. That’s the kind of future the Group envisages for
every student at Meru.
 Dr. Rameswar Rao Jupally
Chairman of My Home Group

CHAIRMAN’S DREAM FOR

A PREPARED FUTURE
The Chairman of My Home Group, Mr. Rameswar Rao Jupally, is the definition of the term ‘self-made.’ He
was born and raised in a small village called Kudikilla in Mahbubnagar district. He has been passionate
about education since a very young age. He had to walk a distance of 12 kilometres every day to reach
his school. It was this dedication and hunger for education that brought him to Hyderabad to pursue a
doctorate in Homeopathy.

The strong values inculcated in him made him one of the most successful and respected businessmen
in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He is a man with a Midas touch, where every project Dr. Rao has
embarked upon, has turned into gold. He has the reputation of being one of the most ethical, trustworthy
and humble businessmen in the country.

His ardent passion for education laid the seed for Meru International School. While the curriculum and
teaching methodologies have vastly changed from back in his day, it’s the values and belief system that
have always remained constant. Dr. Rao looks ahead to change the future of education by empowering
students with the tools and knowledge they need to choose their own path of success. He hopes to
achieve this with the help of the best teachers in the country and new-age technology that expands the
ever-growing branches of learning. This outlook towards the future, blended with values learned from
the ancestors, captures the ethos of Meru International School and its respected Chairman.
ON A MISSION
TO MAKE
MERU’S VISION
A REALITY
VISION:

Meru International School aims to build a society of progressive

thinkers who are well-rounded, versatile and principled global
citizens, who understand that it is not just about succeeding, but
doing so in the right spirit that brings about a positive change
in the world.

MISSION:

Meru International School believes in every child and nurtures

them to transcend and succeed in life. This we achieve by
imparting strong value systems and lifelong learning for our
students to become resilient and adaptive in all situations. The
state of art MCLAP curriculum develops skills and attributes of our
students to be future ready. Meru aims to constantly innovate to
foster curiosity in children, both inside as well as outside the
classroom.

Awarded “Best
2,000 + students International School”
by Global Teaching
Excellence in 2022

Awarded “Emerging Awarded “School

High Potential School” Excellence Award” by
by Education World in Brainfeed in 2022
2022
 FROM THE
DIRECTOR’S
DESK
“It’s important to teach children how to
think, not what to think!” - Margaret Mead

My involvement with education goes back a long way. With a strong educational
background, I joined Yashoda Nursing School and College’s management team and
played a significant role in the expansion of the courses. Today, Yashoda Academy of
Medical Education & Research is offering nine different courses including PGDCC and a
Paramedical course. After my stint at Yashoda, I also played a vital role in establishing
JIMS Homeopathy College in Hyderabad, now a leading Homeopathy institute.
I have always been deeply passionate about education, and that came to the forefront
when I became the mother of two beautiful children. I realized that the strong value
system which was taught to me in school and at home seemed to be missing nowadays.
Like every parent, I too aim to see my children grow up to be successful, but what’s more
important is that they do it in the right spirit. This thought led to the inception of Meru
Miyapur in the year 2017.

The COVID-19 pandemic indeed changed our lives and our lifestyle too. The education
industry witnessed an unprecedented change with technology integrating minutely into
every aspect. The resilient Meru community was quick to adapt to this new normal. This
realization paved the way for the launch of the M-CLAP (Meru Career-Readiness
Leadership and Academics & Enrichment Programme) – a meticulous academic and
thorough behaviour & skills readiness program based on inquiry and experiential
learning, to make every student career ready. Offline schooling is in full swing at Meru
Miyapur and our primary focus is on increased interaction, helping learners grow and
develop a broad range of competencies and skills in and out of school. At Meru, it’s all
about providing the right choices to our Meruvians.

Meghana Rao Jupally,

Director, Meru International School

EXCELLENCE IN
EDUCATION –
GENERATION MERU.
Meru International School aims to provide children with a micro
climate of possibilities during their 15 years of schooling, to build and
shape their future with:

• Excellent Academics
• Advanced Curriculum in Leadership and Life Skills, integrated
with Academic and Co-scholastic activities
• Balanced learning through Scholastic and Co-scholastic activities
• State-Of-The-Art Infrastructure
A FUTURISTIC CURRICULUM, INSPIRED BY NATIONAL
EDUCATION POLICY 2020, CAMBRIDGE - UK (LEARNER
ATTRIBUTES) AND DRIVEN BY INDIAN VALUES
The key to success in life is a good foundation. Meru and development of every child. This is where the curriculum
International School has been possible due to the strong plays a vital role.
values and foundation that lies at the core of My Home
A successful inquiry will lead to responsible action which
Group. Meru ensures that every child is equipped with all
is initiated by the student as a result of the knowledge
they need to succeed. The school is focused on moulding
constructed through the learning process. Meru believes that
citizens who not only reach the peak of their endeavors,
every student has the right and opportunity to get involved
but do so in a responsible and principled manner. They
in such actions. Through these means, students are able to
believe, it’s not just about the destination, but the journey
grow both personally and socially while developing skills
that leads the children there.
such as cooperation, problem-solving, conflict resolution,
The curriculum includes an interdisciplinary approach creative and critical thinking.
that is a perfect blend of CBSE-New Delhi, Cambridge
The pedagogical and curricular structure at Meru is well
Assessment (UK standards), and Meru Career-Readiness,
aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, 5+3+3+4,
Leadership and Life Skills, Academics and enrichment
covering ages 3-18, and follows the Cambridge Assessment
Programme (M-CLAP) to offer academic excellence with
Pathway. Meru looks to challenge, inspire a love for learning,
a global perspective. The main focus of the curriculum is
and augment the many academic and interpersonal strengths
to ensure that the learner’s potential is fully utilized in this
into the diverse range of students.
fast-paced world. The attention is not directed at just one
domain but on a holistic learning

New pedagogical and Curricular Structure

Secondary

4 (Grade 9 to 12)
(Class 9 to 12)
(Ages 14-18)
Middle

3 (Grade 6 to 8)
(Class 6 to 8)
(Ages 11-14)
Preparatory

3 (Grade 3 to 5)
(Class 3 to 5)
(Ages 8-11)
Foundational

2 years
(Class 1 & 2) (EY to Grade 2)
(Ages 6-8)
3 years
(Anganwdi/ pre-
school/Balvatika)
Ages 3-6
CAMBRIDGE EARLY YEARS
PROGRAMME

The start of an exciting educational journey that helps learners aged 3 to 6 develop the
knowledge, understanding and the skills they need to make the best possible start in life.

The curriculum offers a holistic approach that focuses on the whole child and connects their development with the
world and people around them. The curriculum content is split into six subject areas:

1. Communication, Language and Literacy

2. Creative Expression
3. Mathematics
4. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
5. Physical Development
6. Understanding the World
PRIMARY SCHOOL - BLENDED
CURRICULUM
(GRADE I TO GRADE V)
Meru International School follows a blend of Cambridge primary programmes with CBSE primary learning outcomes to
ensure that children are exposed to international primary programmes without missing the essence of the national
curriculum.
The school emphasizes on learning through active inquiry and aims to develop a well-rounded child to meet
certain competencies and attitudes. The main focus of the curriculum during these formative years revolves around:
• Social and Personal Development
• Problem Solving
• Reading and Writing
• Speaking and Listening
• Alpha-Numeric Learning
• Decision Making
• Health and Physical Activities
• Sports and Games
• Fine Arts - Art and Craft
• Performing Arts - Singing, Dancing, Theatre

The learners are set on an exciting educational journey, laying out what they should be able to know and do at each
stage of their primary education. The programmes is designed to help learners develop the skills to succeed in primary
education and progress to Middle School by finishing the Cambridge Achievement test.
In the 3 years of Preparatory Stage, the international programme consists of 4 elements:

INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
Cambridge is known in 168 countries of the world for its teaching and curriculum quality. Children, learning primary
programmes at Meru, are at par with the best of international schools across the world.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Quality teaching leads to quality learning. The introductory, extension and enrichment training from Cambridge plays a very
important part in the teacher’s planning, practice and assessment skills at Meru.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment, for learning, is deeply involved with continuous learning at Meru. Teachers consider ways of assessing students’
learning in the context of the lines of enquiry into the main idea. Unit Checks provide information that is used to plan the next
stage of learning. It is interwoven with learning, and helps teachers and students find out what the students already know
and can do. Unit Checks and teaching are directly linked and function together purposefully.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Being an international curriculum, the teachers at Meru participate in international subject forums with teachers from more
than 100 schools. The benefits for teachers include:
• Helps to host interesting discussions on different aspects of teaching
• Supported by expert primary moderators
• Provides opportunities to talk to over 30,000 Cambridge teachers around the world
MIDDLE SCHOOL –
CBSE + CAIE
GRADE VI TO GRADE X
As Meruvians step into middle school, they get an opportunity to choose between the National (CBSE) and International
(Cambridge Assessment) Board. Both of these programmes offer educational exposure to global standards. Parents
and children go through thorough mentoring about the benefits of higher studies in both curricula before they make the
choice.

Children attend subject-specific classes that are part of the curriculum conducted by expert teachers who are passionate
about their subject areas.

We encourage students to engage in all the subjects and help them build a connection between them. We achieve this by
marking various subject-related career prospects that aid in shaping a student’s perspective.

• External support of Mindspark - Mathematics Skills Programme sharpens the mathematical ability of students.
• Student-Parent-Teacher monthly conferences give your child an opportunity to show how they know themselves as a
learner as they take you through their successes and challenges.
• Psychometric / Personality skills test at the end of grade 8 gives access for both students and parents to globally qualified
career mentors. This exposure allows students to think and act upon following their dream careers.
• Children love our popular Student Ambassador / Council Member Programme where they take part in decision-making.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CBSE
Meru’s Middle School CBSE programme provides a framework of academic challenges that encourages students to explore real-
world concepts and issues, challenge assumptions, think critically and acquire skills that they will need to apply throughout their
educational and future professional journeys.
In addition to the core academic classes of CBSE, students benefit greatly from the Life Skills & Leadership Programme where they
are encouraged to discuss and debate on topics relevant to their navigating adolescence. The team at Meru values the development of
the child as a whole and ensures that students lead balanced lives in and outside of school. Healthy relationships, physical and mental
wellness are at the core of Meru’s culture.
The core values of CBSE School Curriculum are derived from being updated with the 21st-century global trends of educational transformations,
keeping in mind that India is an independent nation with a rich and variegated history and cultural diversity with a commitment to democratic
values and general well-being of its citizens.
The key objectives of the CBSE curriculum are:

• To enhance self-awareness and explore innate potential

• To develop creativity and the ability to appreciate art and showcase one’s own talents
• To promote capabilities related to goal setting, decision making and lifelong learning
• To nurture assertive communication and interpersonal skills
• To learn to be empathetic towards others, display dignity and respect everyone
• To foster cultural learning and international understanding
• To strengthen knowledge and attitude related to livelihood skills
• To acquire the ability to utilize technology and information
• To inspire the attitude of functional and participatory learning
• To develop skills related to thinking and problem solving

Subjects offered in CBSE Middle school are:

• English • ICT and digital literacy
• Mathematics • Second and Foreign Languages
• Science • Fine arts and Performing Arts
• Social Studies • Physical Education
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAIE
Meru International School also offers students the chance to pursue the Cambridge curriculum.
Cambridge prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for
learning.
The Lower Secondary Program is for students from Grade VI to Grade VIII and sets clear learning
objectives for the first three years of secondary education in:

• English (as a first language)

• Mathematics
• Science
• Cambridge Global Perspectives
• ICT and digital literacy
• Second and Foreign Languages
• Fine arts and Performing Arts
• Physical Education

Cambridge learner attributes:

Along with developing learners’ knowledge and
understanding of different subjects, Cambridge International
encourages the development of key learner attributes. They
are:
• Reflective as learners, develop their ability to learn
• Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• Confident in working with information and ideas - their
own and those of others
• Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a
difference
• Responsible for themselves, responsive to and
respectful of others

Cambridge teacher attributes:

Cambridge teachers are creative, experimenting with new
ideas and pursuing an enquiring approach in their teaching.
They are open to new challenges, being resourceful,
imaginative, and flexible. They are always ready to learn
and apply new skills and techniques.
MERU SECONDARY SCHOOL
CBSE
Overview
The Curriculum that is offered by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in
Secondary and Higher Secondary grades 9 & 10 – Grade 11 & 12 is based on National
Curriculum Framework -2005 and seeks to provide opportunities for students to achieve
excellence in learning. Envisioning all-round development of students, the curriculum is a
perfect blend of curricular domains equitable with curricular areas. In operational sense,
the secondary curriculum is learner-centered with school being a place where students
would be acquiring various skills; building self-concept, sense of enterprise, aesthetic
sensibilities and sportsmanship.

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Group and Subjects Specification
Group L First Language English The curricula in languages focus on listening, speaking,
Subject 1 Language and literature reading and writing skills and, hence, develop effective
communicative proficiencies.
Group L Second Language Hindi/
Subject 2 Telugu/
French
Group A1 Mathematics Mathematics includes acquiring the concepts related to
Subject 3 [Standard & Basic only number sense, operation sense, computation, measure-
in X ] ment, geometry, probability and statistics, the skill to
(Number Sense and calculate and organize, the ability to apply this
Operation, Geometry and
statistics)
Group A1 Science Includes gaining knowledge about Food, Materials,
Subject 4 (Biology, Chemistry and The World of the Living, How things work, Moving
Physics) things, People and Ideas, Natural Phenomenon and
Natural Resources.
Group A1 (Geography, History, Intends to make learners understand their cultural,
Subject 5 Economics and Political geographical and historical milieus and gain in-depth
Social Science Science) knowledge, attitude, skills and values necessary to bring
about transformation for a better world.
MERU SECONDARY IGCSE
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Studying IGCSE at MERU is a unique experience. Students enjoy an atmosphere that offers a real sense of purpose
with very high levels of individual guidance but without the formality of a large school. The student teacher ratio of
15:1 allows a partnership between students and teachers, where students feel supported to develop their
knowledge and skills, to aim high and to achieve the best possible academic results. Students follow a two years
course in IGCSE, comprising 6 to 9 subjects. The course is intensive, offering the opportunity to revise all the work
covered in grade 9 and 10 together for the March Exam series.

Cambridge IGCSE Subjects and Groups Offered at MERU

Groups Subjects
I - Languages English First Language
• English as Second
Language
• Hindi as a Second
language
• French as a Foreign
Language

II - Humanities and • Economics

Social Science • Environmental
Management*
• History*
• Sociology*
III - Science • Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Environmental
Management*
• Combined Science*
IV - Mathematics Cambridge International
Mathematics*
• Mathematics
V - Creative and Accounting
Professional • Art and Design*
• Business Studies
• Computer Science*
• Information and
Communication
Technology
• Physical Education*

*courses will be offered if there are at least 5 takers

MERU SENIOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL CBSE
Grade 11&12 are based on the National Curriculum Framework - 2005 and it seeks to provide opportunities for students to
achieve excellence in learning. Envisioning all-round development of students, the curriculum is a perfect blend of
curricular domains equitable with curricular areas.

The Central Board for Secondary Education or CBSE is the national board of our country and the curriculum is closely
linked to all major exams such as IIT-JEE, NEET, AIIMS and more. This board is student-friendly and has a very interesting
syllabus. Approach to education varies as educational boards vary. So, parents should think through the task of
choosing the best educational board for children.

Subjects Name of the Subjects

Subject 1 English - Core/Elective

Subject 2,3 & 4 (Based on the Group 1 (Science)

Choice of Group)
• Biology/Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
Group 2 (Commerce)
• Accounts
• Business Studies
• Economics
Group 3 (Humanity)
• History
• Political Science
• Economics

Subject 05 (Additional Option) • Painting

• Informative Practice
• Physical Education
ACADEMIC FEATURES &
SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL
STUDENTS AT MERU
TEACHING AND LEARNING - Teaching takes place in STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES - Student-Led Conferences
small groups. The average class size is 25 for Foundational promote a school culture of engagement and growth, and
classes (with 2 teachers). The student teacher ratio of 15:1 in invite students to play an active role in planning their own
the Primary, Middle & Secondary school enables the tutors to learning. The Student-Led Conferences at Meru International
give individual attention to each of the students and take care School promote responsibility, team-work, self–reflection and
of their particular needs. The teachers are highly qualified and leadership qualities in students, and reframe the learning
specialist in their respective domain. experience of a student by investing in their own learning.
Parents become partners in learning and have the opportunity
HOMEWORK AND SUPERVISED STUDY - Regular
to indulge in one-on-one academic conversations with
homework is an integral part of the courses. For junior students,
it is an engagement to their learning progression and for children at the school, to understand the learning capability
senior students, this is a rigorous practice and independent and efficiency of their children.
learning time. Senior students are expected to spend at least SECOND LANGUAGE SUPPLEMENTARY CLASSES FOR
as many hours each week in private study as they do within the NRI STUDENTS - Students who are from different countries
classroom. Students are encouraged to use the school’s and are new to languages like Hindi, Telugu and French, are
spacious study facilities and library which is supervised given the privilege to learn the language of their choosing,
during lesson time and provides a quiet area for individual right from the basics, as additional or supplementary classes.
study.
These classes are taken throughout the grades and go on for
REMEDIAL CLASSES - There are daily and weekly tutorials the entire academic year, till the student is confident about the
provided that offer an opportunity for students to clarify points subject and is able to cope with the syllabus. These students
of difficulty, review assignments and deal with any are also assessed by giving a special paper on the subject
individual problems. In these sessions, tutors work closely matter of the supplementary classes.
with a small group of students to improve understanding
and develop confidence in dealing with examination
questions. Through this ‘one-to-one’ support, Meru ensures
that each student’s needs are attended to in preparation for
all assessments.

PROGRESS MONITORING - The teachers are particularly

concerned with monitoring the individual progress of all students in
MERU. Home Room Teachers, Heads of Department and segment
wise Coordinators closely supervise the academic progress of
their students, using information such as tests, homework marks
and assessment results, through an internally developed tracker
shared with parents. The Leadership Team also meets regularly
to discuss student performance, which ensures that there
is an early intervention if a student is making insufficient
progress towards achieving their aims.

STUDENT-LED MONTHLY PARENT-TEACHER

CONVERSATION - The monthly student-led parent-teacher
interaction for each student is a hallmark of MERU where
students’ progression, learning goals for next 4 weeks and
action plans are decided with wholehearted participation of
students. The school values close personal contact with
parents and welcomes additional meetings whenever
necessary.
Teaching Practices:
(International Best Practices in Teaching and Learning)

WORLD’S BEST ASSESSMENT PRACTICES

Formative Nature of Classroom Assessment:
There is a baseline and an endline assessment in subjects in the classroom through discussion, observation and lesson outputs.
Meru uses all assessment guidelines provided by both Cambridge and CBSE to help to give formative feedback on the skills for
learners to develop so that they can reflect on and improve their performance.

Baseline Assessment:
At the beginning of the school year, every child at Meru is given an opportunity to appear for a diagnostic test to identify the
strengths and areas for improvement.

Formative/Continuous Assessment and Monthly Tracker:

On the basis of the baseline assessment, every child at MERU is provided additional support, timely feedback on a continuous
basis so that they reach their full potential. At the end of every month, a student led, teacher and parent conference is conducted
to discuss the child’s progress . An action plan for the upcoming month is decided keeping the child in confidence.

Endline Assessment:
At every term and year end, the endline assessment reflects the evidence of the continuous progression in the child’s learning,
providing data to support their further progress.

Academic Enrichment :
RAZ kids, an internationally acclaimed English language programme: Reading is one of the most important mediums that help us
learn language. Reading for understanding, learning, knowledge, and pleasure are very important in the journey of character
building.

Mindspark and Asset:

Nationally acclaimed Mathematics and external assessments programme to boost the mathematical and spatial ability
of students. Asset is a nationally acclaimed assessment platform to test the abilities in MATH, ENGLISH and SCIENCE
for students. Regular Olympiads are conducted to gauge the learning levels of children.

Creativity
MIS C4 Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Cognitive thinking abilty

Communication Synthesis
HOTs

Analysis
Grade wise subject
Learning Outcomes
Evaluation
Phase 1
Application
LOTs

Check and ensure achievement

of Learning outcomes
Comprehension
Phase 2
Knowledge
 HOTs (HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILL ASSESSMENT)
High academic expectation is a norm
at MERU. The brain feature of
neuroplasticity provides the educators
with the scope of widening the
capacity of students who have the
trait of Higher Order Thinking. In
order to increase the rigour of
these high achievers, Meru
introduced the HOTs programme.
The curriculum and pedagogy,
here, is designed to hone these
skills to create future leaders of
the world.

The 5 STEP Reflective Practice

Reflective learning practice is the process of learning through and from experiences in order to gain new insights about a
student’s strengths and challenges and attain maximum student progress. As rightly mentioned by educators, reflective learning
practices are indicative of deep learning and lead to the growth of an individual – morally, personally, psychologically,
emotionally, and cognitively. MERU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL follows a rigorous 5-step reflective process that enables
student success. This process begins with a well planned and structured approach to class learning which is reinforced by
regular home assignments.

The 5 steps of the reflection process begins with:

1. Chapter wise test: This provides a holistic assessment model which comprises both formative and summative
assessments.

2. Self marking: This encourages students to assess their work and be effective learners.

3. Teacher review: This enables students and teachers to evaluate the achievement of learning objectives.
Teachers then provide feedback that is specific, informative and focuses on facilitating children to evaluate
their own learning performances to gain mastery.

4. Re-learning supported by teacher: Reinforce topics where the child needs more guidance.

5. Retest: Finally, the circle of reflection concludes with a retest to assess the achievement of agreed objectives.
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MERU
A D V A N TA G E S
 SPORTS
EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
Education doesn’t end within the four walls of a classroom. To achieve
an overall development of children, it’s important to focus on physical
fitness as well. That is why, Meru started its Sports Education
Programme, a space for every student to discover themselves through
activities curated for their mental and physical well-being.

Benefits of the Sports Education Programme:

• Spatial Awareness and Body Control
• Importance of Fair Play
• The importance of strategies in physical activities
• Mastery of new skills and techniques
• Cooperative behaviour
• Usage of proper safety protocol

Every year, Meru organizes Meru Sports Day in the month of January.
On this day, they host a plethora of sport events such as - football,
basketball, and badminton - for students to participate and develop their
skills in the sport they love. The school encourages students to play as
a team more than just promoting the idea of winning as well as
gracefully losing. The more they learn to play as one, the better they
will adapt to situations in the real-world. The school’s teams
of football, basketball, badminton and cricket represent the
school at multiple inter-school tournaments across the city and have
won laurels for the school.

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME

Expressing one’s own self is a discovery, and discoveries happen when the mind is free to observe, imagine and think beyond the set
standards. This journey of discovery should be through the path where children learn life skills, social skills, communication skills, along
with empathy, energy and emotional balance. This, in turn, creates personalities distinct from each other and yet an asset to the world.
Performing arts give children the safe space to discover themselves in a free and thought-provoking environment.
REFLECTION TIME
As a school, Meru believes that Reflection Time is one of the most vital steps for
a student’s learning and progress. Meru ensures that the children are given time
to reflect upon their learning for 40 minutes at the end of each week. Reflection
helps teachers recognize what and how students have learnt and what they
need to focus on in the future. Reflection time is a scaffolding learning
experience where students gain an understanding and develop skills through
self-evaluation, and peer assessment. Students share their experiences and
reflect on how they have learnt them. Reflection time, integrated with M-CLAP,
strengthens the bond between students and teachers.

CIRCLE TIME
A child’s emotional development is considered a key factor in their educational success. Meru International School aims at
creating an emotionally-safe learning environment where academic excellence thrives. Children go through numerous experiences on
a regular basis.
A child who does not feel emotionally safe, valued or listened to, may enter the classroom feeling frustrated, angry, distracted or
withdrawn, particularly when attempting to learn a new concept. This could, in turn, affect their overall performance and emotional
state.

The Circle Time Programme of Meru International School is an experience for all grades, which provides for the spiritual, moral,
social and cultural development of the students, by developing a caring ethos, teaching by example, encouraging democratic values,
pro-social behavior, self-discipline and motivation. It’s particularly useful for:
• Developing trust, moral values, problem solving skills and general & self awareness
• Helping a class to bond together
• Exploring new ideas
• Making children feel safe & special
• Developing individual as well as collective identity

Circle Time helps children enjoy learning, improves friendships and strengthens the relationship between peers and facilitators.
WINNING THROUGH COCURRICULARS

MODEL UNITED NATION DANCE

VISUAL ARTS MUSIC

STORY-TELLING LITERARY CLUB

OUTDOOR SPORTS DRAMATICS

INDOOR SPORTS HEALTH CLUB

TAEKWONDO FITNESS STATION

FACULTY
With over 150 qualified teachers, from prestigious colleges and universities,
Meru International School is perfectly positioned to deliver on the vision to
students aged 3 to 18. The school believes that the diversity of the teaching
body is important to achieve the high expectations that they have set
for themselves. Over 60% of Meru’s teachers have multiple degrees
or postgraduate qualifications, and many have the experience of
teaching International curricula. At MERU, the commitment of ongoing
professional development has enabled them to host a range of
professional development workshops for teachers and educators from the
greater community.

Meru’s teachers are dynamic, enthusiastic, caring, internationally

minded and lifelong learners. The staff is expected to be totally
committed to doing their very best in the interest of all the students and
the school. The teaching staff, at the primary level, is complemented
by teaching assistants who support student learning throughout
the curriculum. A full-time qualified Nurse is always available to
provide medical care to students when required.

TRAINING,
COACHING &
MENTORING
As a modern and contemporary school, Meru gives a lot of importance
to effective teaching. The team strives to help teachers continually
improve the quality of their teaching by organizing 150 hours of
Continuous Professional Development training at par with International
Teaching Standards. The teachers are committed to learning new
skills and applying them in the classroom. This, in turn, leads to a more
stimulating and effective teaching environment. Moreover, it increases
teachers’ motivation and confidence, and provides an organized
environment for students and teachers to thrive.

MERU International school is an authorised training center recognised

by Cambridge to provide Cambridge Professional Development
Qualifications covering two themes, each at certificate and diploma
level:
• Teaching and Learning
• Educational Leadership
EVENTS TO REMEMBER AND
CELEBRATIONS
TO REJOICE.

MERUTSAV
Merutsav: Biggest Annual Inter-School Fest with the yearly participation of 5000+ students, from 30+ top schools of
Hyderabad, for 70+ events; Merutsav has been a platform for students to showcase their talent in events covering multiple
aspects of learning, that challenge the participants on intellectual and emotional levels.

MERU EXCELLENCIA
An annual award ceremony honouring the talent, success and achievements of Meruvians bringing laurels to the school at
International, National and State levels.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING
INVESTITURE CEREMONY: GREAT LEADERS ARE MADE RIGHT FROM CHILDHOOD. HOW?
Fostering good values and teaching good things in life helps a child find a path that leads toward a brighter future. Meru
believes in achieving success through identifying strengths, nourishing them and excelling. Within the Meru education system,
strong values are fostered and taught. Even during the pandemic, Meru conducted a first-of-its-kind Investiture Ceremony
for students of classes IV-XI to elect school captains, prefects and heads. The selection process is very rigorous and
meticulous. Students have to go through a 5-stage selection process to be selected as a member of the student council. The
school council is inducted by highly respected dignitaries such as officers from the armed forces and civil services. The
Investiture Ceremony is an event that the entire school looks up to and is extremely proud of.

STUDENT COUNCIL
At Meru, processes are built by and for students. The student council plays a significant role as members of the council
communicate with the students of the school on a regular basis to understand the difficulties faced by them. They listen to
students with an open mind to provide solutions to overcome the challenges. The school management depends on the student
council to get a perspective on what’s being implemented.

The roles and responsibilities of the Student Council include:

• Taking an active role in school assemblies
• Becoming a positive role model for the student body
• Wearing the uniform correctly and with pride
• Actively seeking opinions of the entire student body
• Meeting the leadership team on a regular basis
• Supporting school teams/groups at events

HOUSES AT MERU
The students are grouped in four separate Houses and each House is monitored by a House Master and Deputy House
Master, along with other teacher members of the House. Based on colour, the houses are divided into Gagan, Prithvi, Tejas
and Vayu. A number of inter-house activities like quizzes, drawing competitions, poetry recitation competitions, essay writing
competitions, and debate competitions are conducted during the course of an academic year. The Houses are formed to
inculcate competitive spirit, teamwork and unity among students while providing them with a platform to showcase and hone
their talents in different fields.
 • Father’s Day: Grade 1and 2 children, along with their fathers, enjoy

PARENT CONNECT various fun activities like craft making, father-child duo games,
Zumba sessions and more.

Meru’s effective Parent Connect Programme helps to strengthen • Parents’ Sports Day: Box cricket, badminton championship and
the bond and develop a two-way communication that benefits hopscotch was arranged over a weekend for parents to enjoy a
both parties. The teachers follow an open-door communication day of fun and fitness.
policy where no query or concern is ever too small. The • Grandparents’ Day: A day when children indulge in fun-filled
standard operating procedures are prepared in consultation activities such as dancing, playing and singing with their
with the experts of the industry and are of global standards. grandparents.
The team at MERU is well trained and equipped to respond to
any concern in less than 24 hours. Addressing the concerns of • Mother and Child Janmashtami event: Meru has hosted mother
the parents and providing them more than expected, is a norm at and child competitions based on the theme of Janmashtami
MERU. where the mother-child duo mesmerized everyone with their
wonderful performances.
Meru International School firmly believes that effective
communication is key in making the parent-school relationship
work positively. Parents have a significant impact on their child’s
learning and educational experience when they take an active
role in monitoring the students’ progress, assignments, attendance,
activities and events. Parents’ involvement helps keep students on
track – from better attendance and fewer missed assignments to
improved grades as well as grooming children into confident and
empathetic citizens. Regular Parent Teacher Meets help to
understand the learning levels of children.
Guest lectures, story-telling, and parent-enrichment programmes
are regular events on the school calendar. Parent
Orientations on Meru’s unique learning programmes such
as RAZ help parents understand the methodology used in
school. Daily updates via social media and the school
app help parents stay connected with the upcoming
programmes and events. Symbiotic bonding, along with
a healthy and transparent relation, has helped Meru
grow and regular, constructive feedback has facilitated a
safe and enriching learning experience to all students.

PARENT-TEACHER MEETING
A Parent-Teacher meeting is usually held once every month to bring the parents up Parents need to be involved at every step-in order to
to speed about their child’s progress as well as give them an idea of the various keep track of the progress their child is making over
teaching methodologies being implemented at school. Parents are given an insight the academic year. While it may not be possible for
on the learning system which is based on the belief that - locked within every child them to do so every day, considering they would be
is the inherent potential for greatness. busy with their own professional lives, the school
offers Parent-teacher meets to discuss various aspects
of their child’s schooling. Many issues are discussed,
including the school curriculum and the subjects being
taught. By having a regular update on the subjects
being taught, parents will be able to keep a track of
the progress being made by the child, as well as
suggest any changes that they may feel would add
value to the child’s learning. By involving the parents
in the process, Meru ensures that the student will be
given due attention to areas of improvement at home
as well and ensure they can improve their
performance.
Student-Led Conferences during the parent-teacher
meets promote a school culture of engagement,
growth, and invite students to play an active role in
planning their own learning. The Student-Led
Conferences at Meru International School promote
responsibility, team-work, self–reflection &
leadership qualities in students, and reframe the
learning experience of students by investing in their
own learning.
CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
CSR can work in a variety of ways. Some schools adopt green practices, where students
are taught about the importance of nature and are asked to plant trees. Other schools
make generous donations to charitable causes or help fundraise on their behalf. Meru
takes it a step further and leads by example. For Meru, it is about giving back to society
in any way possible.

Daan Utsav
This is a week-long celebration where Meru teaches students the importance of
empathy. The school educates them on why the support staff at schools all over the
world are an integral part of the system, and they are thanked for their services. Daan
Utsav is also a reminder to the children about the privilege that they are born with and
in order to show their gratitude for all the support and help, children donate essential
items to all the support staff in school.
HELPING OUT IN
TIMES OF NEED
Meru feels responsible to help each other out during the pandemic and stand
together and emerge stronger. In the same regard, Meru has distributed
essential supplies to all the non-teaching staff at school and did everything
to help them out during the pandemic.
STATE-OF -THE- ART
INFR ASTRUCTURE
ARTS UNIQUE FEATURES
• Instrumental & Vocal Music • Hybrid Learning Centers
• Classical & Western Dance • Temperature Controlled Classrooms
• Wonder Room • Mobile App with Parent Connect Feature
• Fine Arts Display Gallery • 500+ CCTV Monitored Campus
• Open Air Amphitheatre • Trained & Verified Security Personnel
• Dramatics • Experienced Housekeeping Personnel
• Art & Design • Wide Network Routes for School Transport
• AC, CCTV & GPS Enabled Transport System
• Nutritionist Approved School Meal
ACADEMIC
• Computer Lab (ICT)
• Biology Lab SPORTS
• Chemistry Lab
• Cricket Nets
• Physics Lab
• Basketball Courts
• Social Science Lab
• Badminton Courts
• Jr. & Sr. School Library
• Mini Football Ground
• Language Lab
• Table Tennis Courts
• Math Lab
• Indoor Sports Area
• Home Science Lab
• Gymnastics Room
• Taekwondo Room
• Fitness Stations
SAFETY AND
SECURITY
The buildings at Meru International School are constructed in a safe
manner. Besides maintaining the security and safety of each individual
on campus, Meru teaches students the art of defence and how to
safeguard themselves against a potential threat.
The school has over 500+ CCTV cameras installed across the
campus to ensure the physical safety of the students. Parents and
administrators can track the whereabouts of children through the
Live GPS Tracking System installed in all buses. It is also ensured
that a teacher is always present until the last student is dropped
off. All buses have a female attendant to address every sensitive
need carefully.
The school is manned round the clock by more than 50 highly
trained security personnel.
TRANSPORT DESIGNED TO ENSURE
STUDENTS’ SAFETY
Our Bus services:
• Trained staff (including a lady staff) in each bus
• Dedicated teacher in each bus
• GPS & Camera-monitored AC buses
• Dedicated buses for gated communities
• Maximum travel of an hour
MEALS ENRICHED WITH TASTE &
NUTRITION
Our Canteen Services:
• Food monitored by a Nutritionist
• Meal includes breakfast, lunch & 2 snacks
• Santisation station with close monitoring to ensure
cleanliness & hygiene
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES THAT SET
US APART, MAKING MERU A LEADING
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
AFFILIATIONS THAT
HELP STUDENTS
ACE EDUCATION &
BEYOND