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{{Infobox School<br />
| name= Taktse International School<br />
| logo=<br />
| location= Penlong, [[East Sikkim district|East Sikkim]], [[Sikkim]] - 737101 India<br />
| type=[[Co-Educational]]<br />
| affiliation= [[CISCE]]<br />
| founded=2006<br />
| classes=Class 1 to 12<br />
| classrooms=10<br />
| medium= [[English language|English]]<br />
| principal=Phuntsok Lauenstein<br />
| website= {{URL|www.taktseschool.org}}<br />
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'''Taktse International School''' is a not-for-profit [[co-educational]] school located in the foothills of the [[Indian Himalayas]], near [[Gangtok]], [[Sikkim]]. Opened in March 2006, the school has residential and day boarding facilities and enrolls students from kindergarten through grade 12.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marioninstitute.org/serendipity/taktse-international-school|title = Taktse International School &#124; Marion Institute|date = 24 June 2016}}</ref>[[File:Taktse International School Main Building.jpg|thumb|Taktse International School Main Building]]<br />
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==Academics==<br />
Taktse's interdisciplinary and value-conscious curriculum emphasizes cultural awareness and independence. <br />
Taktse's curriculum includes the following programs:<ref>http://www.sikkimonline.info/info/item/92-taktse-international-school-tis#.UBET2mpWBJE</ref><br />
* Write and Speak Program: Encourages creative thinking and confidence through self-expression and public speaking.<br />
*Math and English Activities: Expose students to interactive games related to English and Math, including Scrabble and business simulations.<br />
*Language: A strong emphasis on language ensures students are exposed to English and at least two other languages - current offerings include [[Hindi]] and [[Dzongkha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marioninstitute.org/serendipity/taktse-international-school|title = Taktse International School &#124; Marion Institute|date = 24 June 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Affiliation==<br />
Taktse is currently affiliated with [[Cambridge International Examinations]], recognized by the [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]] ([[Association of Indian Universities]]), including [[Delhi University]]. Additionally, the school is looking forward to affiliating with [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] in the near future to offer students a broader choice of boards.<br />
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==Location==<br />
Taktse International School's 35-acre campus lies on the sprawling and verdant Maharani Estate at Pangthang. Connected to [[Gangtok]] by a 9&nbsp; km all-weather road, the school stands at an elevation of nearly 2,000 m and offers panoramic views of [[Kangchenjunga]] and much of the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] mountain range. It is home to one of the highest basketball courts in the world.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.taktseschool.org Taktse International School]<br />
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