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A good holiday is on everyone’s list. Year after year, you would dream of visiting the perfect holiday destination; be it on the sandy shores of Andaman or the glittering high rises of Las Vegas. We all love a good vacation.

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They say that there is no such thing as a free lunch or a free holiday. With rising prices and inflation in every aspect, you would need to think twice before you go ahead and plan a holiday. So what can you do at times like these?

Well, cancelling a vacation is not really an option. Why? Because you deserve some time off. So what do you do?

How about a travel loan?

Personal loans in the form of travel loan can be a true boon and your quick fix solution to immediate requirement of funds. Availing a personal loan for travel will give you enough breathing space to plan the vacation you really want.

The travel loan is a type of personal loan especially meant to meet your travel needs. Travel loans can cover all your travel expenses from ticketing, booking accommodations, transportation and on journey costs at your dream destination for a hassle-free holiday experience.  Travel loan empowers you to spread the costs of your dream holiday over a long time making it very light on the pocket. You do not have to make a dent to your savings or retirement fund to enjoy the much deserved holidays.

Travel loans require no guarantor or security. However, adding a co-applicant can increase your loan eligibility, viz spouse, parents, son or daughter. Travel loans upto Rs 25 Lakhs can be availed for your exciting domestic or international holidays.

Can you avail a travel loan?

If you have decided on availing a loan for travel, the next question that has risen is if you are eligible for it.

Apart from your basic documentation including your salary slips, identity proof, and other documents including bank statements you would also need to share your itinerary of travel.

However, there is a key to be eligible for availing a personal loan for travel.  Your CIBIL Score.

CIBIL Score… What’s that and how do you get it?

CIBIL Score is a measure to access your creditworthiness. Just about everyone has a CIBIL score. You can easily find out what your score is. However, not everyone can have a positive of a good credit score.

If you have availed a loan in the past and have been repaid your EMIs on time, have a credit card and not default on payments; and have a healthy financial trend you

A score above 750 is considered credit healthy and higher the score, the easier it is for you to avail that loan to fulfill your dreams! With a good score, you can easily get your loans sanctioned in a record time of 72 – 120 hours.

Can my CIBIL Score help with my travel loan?

Your CIBIL score can actually help you with any kind of personal loan that you are applying for. Your score is indicative of how good you are with managing your finances and if you are credible enough for a loan.

Before applying for the travel loan, it is important to research on the cost of the tickets, costs of accommodations, local sightseeing trips and intercity travel costs as well as the cost of living on a per day basis. After this research, you will get better clarity on the amount of loan that needs to be availed for your ideal holiday.

Travel loans have a fixed rate of interest and work out to be way cheaper than your credit card. With minimum paperwork, availing a travel loan has never been so easy. A good CIBIL Score combined with your capability to pay off the loan easily can assure you of a very attractive rate of interest.

You will also have to remember that any negative impact on your CIBIL score will reduce your creditworthiness. Financial institutions like Tata Capital check the CIBIL score to make sure that the borrower, in this case, is capable enough to repay the loan. It helps them gauge the financial aspect of the borrower as well.

Maintaining your CIBIL Score is the key to successfully availing your personal loan for travel.

  • Pay your EMIs on time
  • Stick to your credit card limits
  • Avoid too many credit cards

These simple steps can help when you need a personal loan the most, including for your travel needs. Before you apply for travel loan, get your CIBIL score report verified for any errors as well.

NBFC’s like Tata Capital offer of travel loans, which offers you a wonderful chance to jet set for your dream holiday, with a loan amount of upto Rs 25 Lakhs. Calculate your EMI on the online calculator along with the interest rate and voila, you have all the answers to the questions that are circling in your head.

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Imagine you are going on a date with your girlfriend in your car. You plan to take her out for coffee but she doesn’t know that the coffee shop is outside the city. You smile as she looks pleasantly surprised as you take the car outside city limits. The roads widen, traffic lessens, and the concrete jungle fades away. She seems happy. But, your car breaks down after a few kilometers. The technical flaw is beyond your comprehension and there is no one to assist you. You try asking the locals for help but to no avail. The happiness on your girlfriend’s face turns into irritation as you stand beside her embarrassed and helpless. The pleasant surprise turns into a shock and the date is ruined.

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Car breakdowns are a common occurrence and car insurance companies provide Roadside Assistance to help you in case of situations mentioned above. If your car insurance policy has this cover, you can simply call the insurer and let them know about the breakdown. They will send a mechanic at the earliest to take care of the issue and you can breathe easy.

Listed below are common occurrences where a Roadside Assistance cover might come in handy.

Helpline

You might know what’s wrong with your car but might not know how to address the concern. In such cases, you can get on a call with your car insurance company and they will guide you to solve the issue. This way, the problem can be solved immediately as you won’t have to wait for a mechanic to arrive.

Battery Jump Start

Sometimes, a car’s battery dies down and doesn’t start in spite of repeated attempts. Usually, this means it needs immediate attention and needs a jump start in case you are stranded.

Flat Tire

Flat tires are common. They can derail your journey. Roadside Assistance proves helpful in situations where the damaged tire needs to be replaced.

Towing the Car

The mechanic sent by your insurance company might not be able to resolve the issue then and there, and your car might be required to be towed to a garage. In such a scenario, the insurance company shall provide towing assistance.

Refueling

Car’s fuel meter might not show you an accurate picture if it is faulty, leading to stoppage. The car can run out of fuel due to leakage and stop. If refueling works, such assistance can be provided and the leakage can be repaired.

Enhanced Cover

Some insurance providers even go to the extent of providing accommodation for those policyholders who have been stranded due to car breakdown. Some arrange for transportation as well.

How To Purchase Roadside Assistance Cover?

Roadside Assistance cover can be purchased while you are buying or renewing your car insurance policy. Note that such Add-ons can only be purchased with a Comprehensive Car Insurance policy. You just have to add this to your policy while you are purchasing it online. Check if it has been included in your package before making the online payment and verify again after receiving your policy document. Always keep a copy of your car insurance policy in your vehicle. It is mandatory as per law as well as necessary for quick reference in case of raising a claim.

Comprehensive Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coupled with suitable Add-ons such as a Roadside Assistance cover results in the best car insurance in India. Roadside Assistance cover is ideal for new drivers as well as experienced ones. It doesn’t cost much and provides an extra layer of insurance to your car insurance policy. Accidents are unpredictable but taking precautionary measures against them is in your hands.

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Subscription box services are a huge trend in e-commerce. Whether the contents are carefully selected by the customer [Blue Apron, Dollar Shave Club] or come in the form of a mystery box [Ipsy, Bark Box], people love this business model.

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Buyers love the personalized surprise every month, while sellers love the predictable income due to recurring fees. It’s also satisfying to source specialty items and cater to a specific niche of discerning customers.

Why It’s a Blockbuster Idea to Start a Subscription Service

The subscription e-commerce market has jumped 100 percent annually for the past five years. According to a recent Forbes article, e-commerce subscribers are in the sweet 25 to 44-year-old demographic and bring home $50,000 to $100,000 a year. Although many current subscribers live in urban environments of the northeastern U.S., the market is growing exponentially. In fact, about 15 percent of online shoppers have one or more subscriptions to get products via monthly box services.

Women make up 60 percent of subscribers, but men are the ones most likely to have at least three active subscriptions to avoid trips to the store. Let’s look at the types of box services currently available in the market.

Three Types of Subscription Box Services

The different box types appeal to the core reasons people love getting them. Some subscribers want a monthly surprise, while others want to pick out each item for an uber-customized package.

  1. Build-A-Box – Customers choose each item from a list. Food and meal plan businesses often work off this model to provide variety and flexibility to clients.
  2. Mystery Box – Subscribers don’t know what they’ll get each month. The box includes regularly available merchandise as well as limited edition products. It provides a rewarding customer experience that increases profits and moves inventory quickly.
  3. Membership Model – This subscription resembles a Costco membership for a monthly fee. It grants access and purchase ability at the store. Membership models build customer loyalty and up-sell capabilities.

How to Build a Subscription Box Business in Eight Steps

Let’s look at each stage of building a subscription box business.

  1. Start with a great idea – Think of products and services that would appeal to a specific market. Common themes are makeup, fitness, or food. When figuring out your niche, get as specific as you can. For example, the categories above can be segmented further into glamour makeup, martial arts equipment, and workout snacks.
  2. Research potential customers – The more honed-in each box is, the easier it is to sell to a specific group of customers. This lets you optimize retention and customer experience.
  3. Develop a prototype box – Try out prototypes in sample markets to get feedback on each component. The idea is to develop a product your target customer will be delighted to receive every month.
  4. Pre-launch by building a community that can get the word out – Use online content, contests, and other strategies to generate buzz and collect email addresses.
  5. Pre-sales phase – This is where you convert test markets and leads to your first paying subscribers.
  6. Show me the money – Presales revenue lets you build and ship the first month’s boxes.
  7. Build – Grow your target demographic to achieve predictable monthly revenue. Use smart tools to manage your inventory and figure out the right quantities to buy. There are free economic order quantity [EOQ] calculators online that can help.
  8. Encourage word of mouth, shares and referrals. If your product is great, people will come back, but it’s equally important to get new customers in the early stages.

Two Manufacturing and Supplier Tips

The production of items for your boxes is a major consideration. Will you outsource this or handle it in-house?

  1. Negotiate – One of the most difficult things to negotiate is what percentage of the subscriber fee the supplier gets. Consider a per unit, per click, or per minute model that’s appropriate for your industry.
  2. Do it yourself – In the subscription business model, the more you can do yourself, the better. In-house sourcing is streamlined and gives an entrepreneur more control over quality and productivity. It comes down to cost and efficiency, but if you have the wherewithal to do so, this is the preferred sourcing.

Two Important Lessons from Successful Subscription Businesses

  1. Price it right – Establishing a price point involves how much you offer and how often, which lets you predict costs. it takes some research to stay competitive and set a realistic margin expectation based on the local market.
  2. Focus on both growth and retention – Customer retention is vital once you establish a steady subscriber base. Business owners must watch competitors and gather feedback from current subscribers. Product development and services should embrace new technology to enhances both the brand image and bottom line. Take Netflix for example. The subscription-based business constantly adapts to ensure growth.

Conclusion

Ultimately, you need to convince your customers that your products or services are worth paying a monthly charge. The way to do this involves maintaining the speed, quality and customer service your subscribers deserve. Then, it’s a no-brainer, and you’re on your way to becoming a sought-after brand with no problem turning a one-time interaction into a continuing relationship.

References – 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

About the Author

Laura Gayle is a full-time blogger at BussinessWomanGuide. She regularly writes on business, entrepreneurship, & e-commerce. You can contact Laura here.

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Cost of insuring a two-wheeler might seem like an additional burden when buying a new bike. But bike insurance offers a financial cover in case of unfortunate accidents.

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If you feel that the cost of bike insurance is very high, here is a list of top bikes which cost less for insuring –

#1 Honda Activa 5G

The latest edition of the Popular Honda Activa 5G was launched at the Auto Expo in 2018. The mechanical aspect of this bike has not changed much apart from a change in some features as compared to previous generations. Its bike insurance price is around Rs. 2000. Honda Activa 5G has a new LED headlamp unit and a key slot with remote seat opener. You can buy this bike at Rs. 53,019.

#2 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

The new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V was launched in 2018. You can choose between two variants of this bike – EFI and Carburettor. You can buy the bike insurance policy for TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for Rs. 2200. There has been a large gap between the launch of current and the previous generation of TVS Apache RTR. Owing to this time gap, the current generation has received a host of updates in features and aesthetics.

#3 Bajaj Pulsar 150 2018

Bajaj Pulsar has been the dream bike for many. It has been one of the most influential bikes in India. Bajaj Pulsar 150 2018 has been launched in accordance with the BS-IV emission norms. Its aesthetics now include faux carbon fiber surrounding and a new side stand indicator. Bike insurance price is around Rs. 2000 for this two-wheeler. Bajaj claims a mileage of 65 kmpl for Pulsar 150 2018.

#4 Honda CB Hornet 160R

The first bike in the Hornet series of bikes from Honda was launched in 2015. The aesthetics of this bike are similar to the Honda Unicorn. It is targeted towards young Indian bike riders who prefer unique and bold designs. You can buy a bike insurance policy for Honda CB Hornet 160R for Rs. 2500. The special editions of Honda CB Hornet 160R bike are also available in the shades of Striking Green and Mars Orange.

#5 Honda Dio

Honda Dio is a very successful lightweight two-wheeler in India. Bike insurance for Honda Dio starts at Rs. 1800. The Deluxe version of Honda Dio comes with golden pressed steel wheels and a digital instrument console with ECO mode. It was launched with a number of dual-tone color options such as Orange, Blue, Yellow and Red on the standard variant and metallic shades of Yellow, Green, Black and Grey for the Deluxe variant.

#6 Aprilia SR 150

Like Honda Activa 5G, the Aprilia SR 150 was also launched at the Auto Expo in 2018. This generation comes mainly with changes in the aesthetics. The Race edition Maze Grey paint comes with the livery inspired by Aprilia’s MotoGP bike. This bike offers better acceleration from a re-tuned CVT gearbox. The cost of insuring Aprilia SR 150 is around Rs. 2200. It also features a new exhaust muffler.

#7 TVS Jupiter

TVS Jupiter competes with Honda’s Activa in the scooter segment. This two-wheeler is loaded with a list of features in terms of aesthetics and performance. These include 12-inch alloy wheels for improved stability, reserve fuel indicator, pass light switch and eco mode indicator. TVS claims a mileage of 62 kmpl for Jupiter. The cost of insuring this two-wheeler is around Rs. 2000. Jupiter appeals to both men and women.

How to calculate Bike Insurance?

You can use an online bike insurance calculator to determine the cost of your bike insurance policy. This calculator is available on the website of most bike insurance companies. To calculate the cost of insurance, submit the details related to you and your bike, set the IDV, buy the required Add-ons and the calculator will generate a quote for you. This is the approximate cost of your bike insurance policy.

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TalentQuest, a global talent management and learning solutions company, has launched India’s first Academic AR/VR Centre of Excellence [COE] in association with PES University, a private university in Bengaluru, India, and Unity Technologies, the creator of the world’s most widely used real-time 3D development platform that powers more than 60 percent of all AR/VR content. Managed by TalentQuest, the centre will provide a one-year AR/VR certification programme, resulting in a diploma from PES University. Unity will provide licenses of its software for hands-on learning at the Centre of Excellence.

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Dr. Frank Merrit, CEO of TalentQuest, said

The gap between the AR/VR talent available and the talent required is growing, which is why this is the ideal time to establish a physical space in India to equip our citizens with the skills they need to excel in the existing job landscape. With the help of PES University and Unity, we’re proud to help address this critical need.

Yogish Shanbhag, President, Global Learning Solutions, TalentQuest, said

This certification program is aimed at making the candidate employable across job roles in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality for gaming and non-gaming domains, applications and products. This programme is immensely beneficial for professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and boost their career.

Taught by industry experts the programme will impart knowledge and develop industry standard skills through hands-on experiential learning on Unity development platform and live projects. We have also setup an AR and VR experiential center at the PES Banashankari Campus for people to appreciate AR and VR, its applications and the underlying difference between the applications.

AR/VR adoption is gaining popularity in a competitive market, with AR/VR headsets and eye-wear shipments projected to grow to 4.9 million units this year [25% increase] reaching $1.2 billion in revenue [18% increase].

Speaking on the launch, Ramesh A, Head of Education -APAC and COEs, Unity Technologies said

We are excited to launch the Centre of Excellence for AR/VR considering the enormous adoption rate of AR/VR in mainstream sectors. And on the same lines, we look forward to helping the talent build a thriving and innovative AR/VR ecosystem in India to its full potential with the help of the CoE.

Professor Ajoy Kumar, COO of PES University, said

PES is thrilled to work with TalentQuest in developing AR/VR skilled talent in India. We have always believed in developing a framework to curate technical and proficient individuals, creating an employable and productive talent pool.

About TalentQuest

TalentQuest is a global talent management and learning solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, USA, helping organization intelligently solve their challenges through the combination of Talent Management Software, Behavioral Science, and Immersive Learning. For more information, please visit TalentQuest

About Unity Technologies

Unity Technologies is the creator of a flexible and high-performance end-to-end development platform used to create rich interactive 2D, 3D, VR and AR experiences. Unity’s powerful graphics engine and full-featured editor serve as the foundation to develop beautiful games or apps and easily bring them to multiple platforms – mobile devices, home entertainment systems, personal computers, and embedded systems. Unity also offers solutions and services for creating games, boosting productivity, and connecting with audiences including Unity Ads, Unity Analytics, Unity Asset Store, Unity Cloud Build, Unity Collaborate, Unity Connect and Unity Certification. For more information, please visit Unity Technologies

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Unacademy, India’s largest learning platform, announced the closing of its $21 million Series C funding round from Sequoia India, SAIF Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Blume Ventures also participated in this round. Unacademy has raised $38.6 million in total so far.  The funds raised will be utilized to onboard new educators on the platform, penetrate deeper in categories including pre-medical, GATE and CAT, and further strengthen the core product and technology team.

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Commenting on the announcement, Gaurav Munjal, Co-Founder and CEO, Unacademy said

Right from the outset, we have focused on growing the platform by empowering the best educators. We have grown tremendously since our inception, and just last month, more than 3000 educators were active on the platform and lessons created by them were watched more than 40 million times by learners.

I am thankful to our existing investors for infusing Unacademy with growth capital and reaffirming their faith in us. We will utilize these funds to invest heavily in our product and technology to make Unacademy one of the best global internet products out of India. We remain committed to growing our platform with more educators, learners and categories.

Shailendra Singh, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital [India], Singapore said

Sequoia India is thrilled to lead the new round in Unacademy, which is already making a big impact in India’s online learning space.  Gaurav, Roman and Hemesh are driven founders with a very focused mission, and that is having a clear effect on the pace of production innovation, team building and overall growth.

Unacademy was founded by Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini and Hemesh Singh in 2015. The platform empowers educators by making it easy for them to create high quality educational lessons on the Educator App, that learners access via the Learning App.

Alok Goel, Partner, SAIF Partners, said

Unacademy has demonstrated tremendous progress towards their goal of delivering personalized learning by connecting great quality educators and students on their platform. The company has diversified across several new domains and has achieved amazing word of mouth among learners. We are excited to continue supporting Gaurav and team in their journey.

Sameer Brij Verma, Managing Director at Nexus Venture Partners, said

We are super excited to support the Unacademy team on their mission to become India’s largest online learning platform. The team has done a great job in building market leadership in the government test preparation domain since we led their Series A round in early 2017, and they are aggressively expanding to new examination categories.

In October 2017, Unacademy also launched ‘Plus’ courses on its platform with a private discussion forum, live video classes, and a personalized classroom learning environment with its top educators. Currently, more than 30 educators take paid ‘Plus’ courses on the platform apart from the lessons that are also available for free. Since the launch of Plus courses, the company has achieved a 6x growth in its monthly revenue.

About Unacademy

Unacademy is an education technology platform founded by Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini and Hemesh Singh in 2015. It was started as a YouTube channel by Gaurav Munjal in 2010. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Unacademy is India’s largest learning platform that brings expert educators together with millions of students in need of quality education. With a growing network of 10,000 registered educators and 3 million learners, Unacademy is changing the way India learns. The company has raised $38.6 million so far from prominent investors such as Sequoia India, SAIF Partners, Nexus Venture Partners and Blume Ventures. To know more, download the Unacademy Learning App from Play Store or Unacademy Learning App from the iOS Store

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Truecaller introduced their newest Premium feature, Call Recording, for its Android users globally. This is another step towards upgrading their Premium offerings aimed at making communication safe and efficient by helping users report harassment related or fraudulent calls.

From helping users identify new business clients, to empowering women in their fight against harassment or objectionable calls, Truecaller has safeguarded users by identifying unknown calls and SMSs.  The latest Call Recording feature will also assist its users in keeping track of important conversations with businesses, colleagues, or friends.

Call Recording has been one of the most highly requested features by Truecaller users. The team decided to develop and combine it into their Premium package along with the Who Viewed Your Profile feature.

How Call Recording Works

When a Premium user dials or receives a call, they can toggle ‘ON’ the recording feature from the Truecaller Caller ID screen. The recordings are then stored on the user’s phone. All users without a Premium subscription can get a free 14-day trial of this feature, the company announced.

Call recordings are stored locally on the user’s phone, and not on Truecaller’s servers. The users of this feature are responsible for following local laws around two-way consent.

More Premium features when you subscribe

  • Who viewed my profile
  • Ad-free experience
  • Contact requests
  • Premium badge for your profile

To upgrade to Premium, tap on the ‘Upgrade to Premium’ tab in the Truecaller app.

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Stonehill International School [SIS], known for its’ diverse and inclusive culture, continues to move from strength to strength. With an average of 32.1 points, Stonehill’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme [IBDP] score remains above the world average, for the sixth consecutive year. Of the graduating Class of 2018, Stonehill’s top scorers received an excellent result of 42 out of a maximum score of 45 points.

The IB Diploma [Grade 11 and 12] is a rigorous two-year programme designed to prepare students in multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems. It is crafted to be academically challenging, allowing students to acquire a vast breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding;make connections across traditional academic disciplines through in-depth academic research; and strengthens their ability to solve problems and understand concepts. This holistic approach to education helps students enhance their personal and interpersonal development as well.

Students from Stonehill’s graduating Class of 2018 have been accepted into prestigious universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT], Stanford University, London School of Economics [LSE], McGill University and more.

Over the years, the school has accomplished an illustrious record of placing its’ students in some of the best universities such as MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, Texas A&M, and Virginia Tech in the United States; London School of Economics, Kings College London, University of Manchester, University of Warwick and the University of Bath in the UK; Savannah School of Art and Design, City University of Hong Kong, BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, amongst others in Asia.

Simon McCloskey,the Head of School said

As an inclusive school, striving to develop caring, confident and responsible global citizens, we are delighted that Stonehill’s average IB Diploma results have now been consistently above the world average for the past six years. We are also extremely pleased that two of our students, Dilsher Singh and Vinicius De Paula Sousa, both achieved 42 points – our highest score this year. We are all extremely proud of the Stonehill Graduating Class of 2018. We know that our very special students will go on to achieve great things.

Here’s what Stonehill’s top scorers have to say about the IB Diploma Programme and the school

Dilsher, one of Stonehill’s top scorers says

Maths and Science have always been my areas of interest; the excellent teachers at Stonehill have provided me with wonderful opportunities to leverage these interests. Sports has been my passion and Stonehill has given me opportunities to excel in football, cricket and swimming. The school has helped me develop lifelong skills which make me feel better prepared for University life. The IB programme has provided me with a holistic environment for learning and made me a confident learner.

Vinicius, another top scorer, says

Being a student at Stonehill provided me with the perfect environment to learn. I had the freedom and the space to follow my intuition, along with the necessary and strong support from teachers to fall back on when I needed guidance. These two elements made my experience in Stonehill a very valuable one – one I’ll remember forever.

Shashank Rammoorthy, Valedictorian for this years’ cohort says

Studying at Stonehill has been a great, all-round experience. I’ve learnt so much from my teachers and friends at this diverse school. The students received great support from all of our teachers, especially as the final IB exams approached.

Dilsher [L], Shashank [R], Vinicius [C]

Stonehill has grown into one of India’s most respected IB world schools and its major strengths are:

  1. Diverse learning community – Stonehill admits students from over 35 countries and provides a diverse and rich learning community.
  2. Inclusivity/Non-Selective School – Most schools are ‘selective’ and admit students who excel only in academics. Stonehill  believes in a ‘non-selective’ Admissions process, allowing students with different abilities and strengths, to excel in a challenging academic environment supported by highly skilled educators who focus on developing each child intothe best versions of themselves.
  3. Faculty – Stonehill is renowned for hiring educators with a perfect blend of the best IB experience and international school experience. The highly trained Indian and international faculty includes teachers who are very active in various roles like IB workshop leaders, IB exam inspectors and senior examiners,accreditation specialists for other schools and more
  4. Residential programme – Stonehill’s unique residential programme is designed to nurture each child to create caring, confident, empathetic global citizens. Students can opt for full-time or weekly boarding, and take advantage of residential tutors to help them academically. Stonehill is a member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association [ABSA], which is a leading authority on boarding for school-aged students both in Australia, and overseas
  5. Accreditation – Stonehill is one of the very few schools in the country that is jointly accredited by the Council of International Schools [CIS], New England Association of Schools and Colleges [NEASC] and the IB [International Baccalaureate] which ensures that the guiding statements of the school, student’s learning and well-being, governance, leadership and staffing policies and practices are benchmarked to some of the best schools around the world.

Narendra Mehrotra, the Principal of the Secondary School says

We at Stonehill believe in providing a truly global education by providing challenging and diverse learning environments that promote international mindedness. Our students learn to be critical thinkers who apply concepts, both in familiar and unfamiliar situations. They are taught to think for themselves by driving the learning process, are competent problem solvers and can handle unexpected situations.

Learning through practical real-world examples is unique and long lasting, enabling our students to be well prepared for the challenges of university learning, and to face life in the real world with confidence.

Stonehill strongly believes in taking students with potential, and supporting and nurturing them in their journey to academic excellence, regardless of the level that they started at. To know more about them, please visit Stonehill International School [SIS]