Jayshree Periwal International School

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Mahapura - SEZ Road, Ajmer Road, Jaipur.

Nursery to Grade 5 – IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Grade 6–8 – IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School. Grade 9–10 – IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education). Grade 11–12 – IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Private international school with day and boarding facilities; majority of students are day boarders and around 400 students are in hostel.

Total graduating class size was 216 in 2022–23. Nationalities represented among graduates include UK (6), Asia (24), India (13), USA (54), and Others (119). The largest group is Others (55%), followed by USA (25%), Asia (11%), India (6%), and UK (3%). 10% of JPIS students are international; local to international ratio is about 9:1.

School day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nursery to Grade 5 follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme; Grade 6 to 8 follow the Middle Years Curriculum; Grade 9 to 10 follow the International General Certificate for Secondary Education; Grade 11 to 12 follow the IB Diploma Programme. The school maintains a close teacher–student ratio of 1:5. The language of instruction is English and mother tongue support is provided, with additional languages offered including Hindi, French, and Spanish. DP core components include Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. Languages across the school include DP and IGCSE options such as English A Language and Literature, English B, Hindi A/Hindi B, French B, Spanish B and Ab Initio options.

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All JPIS students pursue the IB Diploma Programme. The IGCSE average grade for 2015 was 78%. SAT results for the batch of 2016 were 580 in Critical Reading, 600 in Writing and 670 in Mathematics. University placements from 2006 to 2015 included institutions in Hong Kong, India, Singapore and the United Kingdom such as HKU, HKUST, Ashoka University, Christ University, Imperial College London, King's College London and UCL, among others.

Graduates have progressed to universities in Hong Kong, India, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Notable destinations include HKU, HKUST, Ashoka University, Christ University, Imperial College London, King's College London, UCL, NTU, NUS, SMU, LSE, Edinburgh, Bath, Birmingham and Bristol, among others.

JPIS promotes social-emotional learning (SEL) through its wellness programme. Minds Matter, an initiative with Mpower guided by Dr. Zirak Marker, fosters mental health literacy and provides counseling across grades. The curriculum provides additional support during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and creates a safe space for students to discuss fears and anxieties. It promotes socio-emotional competence and holistic development through regular sessions on self-management, relationships, and emotional intelligence. Reflective activities address physical, mental and social health to enhance overall achievement. The school emphasises open communication to support early intervention and the wellbeing of all students.

JPIS follows a person-centred approach for learners with special educational needs. Psycho-educational assessments guide identification and the school develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Learning Plans (ILP) when required. When behavioral or emotional concerns arise, the school counselor coordinates with the homeroom teacher for supportive interventions. The school provides environmental accommodations and reasonable adjustments, such as easy accessibility, readers, and separate classroom settings, with extended time allowances (10%, 25%, 50%) as needed. Inclusive assessment arrangements and access provisions are made for IGCSE and other examinations, to support students with substantial and long-term disabilities. The school emphasises staff collaboration and ongoing planning to meet diverse learning needs.

Language of instruction at JPIS is English. English is the internal working language and communications with stakeholders are in English. The school recognises that many students come from Hindi-speaking backgrounds and provides Mother Tongue support in Hindi from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Hindi is offered as a language in IGCSE and IB programmes, with other languages available as parts of the curriculum. ESL classes are available for students not proficient in English, and after-school support classes and weekend workshops help learners improve English proficiency. French and Spanish are offered as second languages in the profile of language studies.

The Minds Matter curriculum, guided by Dr. Zirak Marker of Mpower, fosters mental health literacy and expands support across grades. The program includes regular counselor-led sessions on self-management, interpersonal relationships, and emotional intelligence. It creates safe spaces for discussing fears and anxieties and emphasizes coping strategies and early intervention. The wellness programme promotes socio-emotional learning (SEL) and holistic development, addressing students' physical, mental and social health. The school uses reflective activities to build resilience and supports student wellbeing through ongoing counseling and targeted interventions.

JPIS creates an inclusive, safe and vibrant learning environment built on trust, mutual respect and collaboration among students, teachers and staff. A Code of Conduct governs student behaviour, with a transparent disciplinary process for infringements. The school prohibits all forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and cyber bullying, and assigns clear consequences. Attendance is monitored with an 80% minimum requirement and defined consequences for unexcused absences. Safeguarding is supported by these policies, which establish reporting, intervention and protective measures to maintain a secure school community.

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