Vision International School (VIS) is a premier English-medium, co-educational school in Uttarpara, Hooghly, founded in 2008 by the Vision Educational Trust, a non-profit organization.
It is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (C.I.S.C.E.) and offers both the ICSE and the ISC Program (science, commerce, and humanities streams). The school stands out for its holistic curriculum that includes mandatory value education and a comprehensive range of subjects, from core sciences and humanities to applied subjects like computer applications and economics.
Founding and Ethos
Non-Profit Foundation: The school was conceived by Mr. Rajiv Singh, a well-educated engineer with extensive experience in the social and educational fields. He, along with like-minded individuals, formed the Vision Educational Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the cause of quality education.
Expert Governance: The Trust's Board features an eminent panel of educationists, engineers, doctors, and social workers, ensuring that the school's governance is rooted in expertise, social responsibility, and a student-centric vision.
Legacy and Growth: Inaugurated by Lt Gen KS Jamwal in 2008, the school commenced its first academic session with 175 students and has since grown significantly, earning a reputation as one of the finest schools in the area.
Academic Program and Affiliation
Affiliation: VIS is proudly affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (C.I.S.C.E.), New Delhi, offering both the ICSE (Class X) and the ISC Program (Classes XI XII).
ICSE Curriculum Highlights:
Core Subjects: Strong foundation in English, mathematics, science (physics, chemistry, and biology from Class VI), and social studies (history civics and geography from Class VI).
Languages: Compulsory Second Language (Bengali or Hindi) and a Third Language (Hindi or Bengali) from Class V to VIII.
Applied Subjects: Crucial choice between Economic Applications OR Computer Applications in Classes IX and X.
ISC Program (Comprehensive Streams): The school offers all three major streams, providing students with broad options for higher education:
SCIENCE: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science Economics.
COMMERCE: Commerce, Accounts, Economics, Sociology, Business Studies Maths.
HUMANITIES: History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics Math.
Commitment to Holistic Education
A core philosophy is developing well-rounded citizens. This is ensured through the mandatory inclusion of value education, art craft, and SUPW (socially useful productive work) across all classes.
