>Johnpacklambert removed Category:2006 establishments in India; added Category:2006 establishments in Sikkim using HotCat |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
| website= {{URL|www.taktseschool.org}} | | website= {{URL|www.taktseschool.org}} | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
'''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>http://www.marioninstitute.org/serendipity/taktse-international-school</ref>[[File:Taktse International School Main Building.jpg|thumb|Taktse International School Main Building]] | '''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 | Marion Institute|date = 24 June 2016}}</ref>[[File:Taktse International School Main Building.jpg|thumb|Taktse International School Main Building]] | ||
==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
* Write and Speak Program: Encourages creative thinking and confidence through self-expression and public speaking. | * Write and Speak Program: Encourages creative thinking and confidence through self-expression and public speaking. | ||
*Math and English Activities: Expose students to interactive games related to English and Math, including Scrabble and business simulations. | *Math and English Activities: Expose students to interactive games related to English and Math, including Scrabble and business simulations. | ||
*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>http://www.marioninstitute.org/serendipity/taktse-international-school</ref> | *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 | Marion Institute|date = 24 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Affiliation== | ==Affiliation== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 30 November 2021
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
| Taktse International School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Penlong, East Sikkim, Sikkim - 737101 India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Principal | Phuntsok Lauenstein |
| Classes | Class 1 to 12 |
| Language | English |
| Classrooms | 10 |
| Affiliation | CISCE |
| Website | www |
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.[1]
Academics[edit | edit source]
Taktse's interdisciplinary and value-conscious curriculum emphasizes cultural awareness and independence. Taktse's curriculum includes the following programs:[2]
- Write and Speak Program: Encourages creative thinking and confidence through self-expression and public speaking.
- Math and English Activities: Expose students to interactive games related to English and Math, including Scrabble and business simulations.
- Language: A strong emphasis on language ensures students are exposed to English and at least two other languages - current offerings include Hindi and Dzongkha.[3]
Affiliation[edit | edit source]
Taktse is currently affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations, recognized by the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), including Delhi University. Additionally, the school is looking forward to affiliating with ICSE in the near future to offer students a broader choice of boards.
Location[edit | edit source]
Taktse International School's 35-acre campus lies on the sprawling and verdant Maharani Estate at Pangthang. Connected to Gangtok by a 9 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 Himalayan mountain range. It is home to one of the highest basketball courts in the world.
References[edit | edit source]
27°22′16″N 88°35′20″E / 27.3711°N 88.5889°E
External links[edit | edit source]
 | This article about a school in Sikkim, India is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it. |