International Baccalaureate

Utpal Shanghvi Global School

Our Legacy of Success

‘When excellence becomes a habit, success becomes a lifestyle.’
Matshona Dhliwayo

Since its inception in 1982, The Juhu Parle Education Society’s – Utpal Shanghvi Global School has grown from strength to strength and tasted success in every endeavour it has dreamed of and taken on. Every member of this acclaimed body has shown indomitable commitment, innovation, excellence, and a unique vision.

We understand our learners’ need to stand out in an ever-changing global society and this is reflected in our dynamic educational practices that have always provided the ideal impetus for our learners’ growth. The following are a few examples of our success stories:

Authorized IB World School

The IB PYP Way

Student Voice, Choice, Ownership
(Inquiry that Inspires Understanding)

Discovering Strengths
(Exploring New Interests)

Growth Mindset
(From STREAM Lab to Foreign Language Acquisition to Creative Thinking)

Authorized IB World School– The USGS Way

Keeping up with the USGS commitment of being ‘Not just another school’, the IB PYP programme under this admirable aegis promises to be remarkable and outstanding.

Student Agency & Approaches to Learning (ATL)

Learners have a voice in their learning, make meaningful choices and take ownership for their decisions and actions. Thinking, research, communication, social and self-management skills build independent, resourceful and confident lifelong learners.

Technology-Enhanced, Inquiry-Based Learning

Learners use digital tools to explore questions, research information, reflect and share their understanding.

Enrichment through Expert Partnerships

Partnership with specialists to provide a breadth of enriching extra-curricular activities. Overnight camps and diverse activities to ensure each learner’s holistic development.

1 : 10 Teacher-Learner Ratio

Allows teachers to understand each learner’s needs, provide individual attention and offer the right balance of support and challenge to enable progress.

Conceptual Learning through Inquiry

Guided by the six PYP transdisciplinary themes, learners ask questions, investigate key concepts and make connections across subjects, building understanding they can apply to the world around them.

Collaborative Learning Spaces

Our classrooms incorporate flexible seating, dedicated learning corners, interactive foyer spaces and libraries to give learners different ways to inquire, share ideas and collaborate.

IB-Trained Educators

Our teachers plan engaging, concept-driven experiences that challenge learners, and work alongside them to set learning goals, encourage reflection and build ownership of learning.

IB-Aligned Learning Resources

Carefully selected resources, aligned to the IB PYP framework, help learners see ideas from different perspectives.

Regular Parent Communication

Parents receive regular, learner-specific updates on progress and learning. Parent coffee meets provide opportunities to connect with teachers, ask questions and discuss how learning is developing at school.

Ongoing Assessments

Regular feedback, reflection and formative assessment help learners recognise their progress and identify next steps. Teachers use evidence of learning to plan experiences that respond to learners’ needs.

Nutritious Meals and Internationally Styled Uniforms

Our in-house certified nutritionist helps plan balanced meals that support learners’ health. Our internationally styled uniforms reflect the distinctive identity of the USGS community.

A Culture of Well-Being

We nurture learners’ physical, social and emotional growth in a supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued and connected.

Launched IB Middle School In 2026

Our challenging curriculum with varied subject groups and real-world learning from field studies to collaborative projects gives every learner the space to find their voice.

Eight Subject Groups: To acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for the future, students are given a broad and balanced choice of subjects, including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design.

Interdisciplinary learning: To strengthen cross-curricular skills and deepen disciplinary understanding, at least one collaborative interdisciplinary unit is designed annually.

Student -Led clubs: 10 clubs where students plan and execute activities for their peers, fostering a sense of agency, student voice, and choice.

Passion Project: Entrepreneurial skills will be developed and strengthened through this year-long passion project, in which students collaborate to identify and solve a real-life problem aligned with their shared interests.

Criterion Assessment: Students are assessed against established criteria (Levels 1-8) rather than on a marks-based system.

Approaches to Learning (ATL): A core focus on developing skills for research, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and self-management. Through approaches to learning, students develop skills relevant across the curriculum that help them “learn how to learn.”

Community Engagement: A form of learning where students engage respectfully and equitably with their communities. They use the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom to help others and make a difference. Through this, they grow into active, caring, and responsible citizens.

The Middle School program focuses on higher-order thinking skills, giving students opportunities to explore different levels of challenge, become problem-solvers by making connections across learning areas, and promote deeper learning.

Professional Readiness at USGS

The constructive environment and strong work ethic at USGS & PPSIJC makes every member of the institution spontaneously imbibe lifelong learning. Leading from the front and by example is our fountainhead, Principal Mrs. Rakhi Mukherjee who has consistently worked towards excellence. Mrs. Mukherjee has successfully completed the month-long ‘Head of School- PYP’ workshop organised by the IB Professional Development Department and led by experienced practitioners of the IB.

Primary Years Programme Exhibition (PYPX)

As learners develop their research and communication skills, they prepare for the PYP Exhibition in Grade 5, where they share their learning and take action on issues that matter to them.