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International Education
HVB Academy, founded in 1963, seeks to promote international-level
education that is steeped in Indian values, in keeping with the
principles of its founders. The school is run by a charitable trust
managed by well-known entrepreneurs with vision and foresight.
The school boasts of an impressive list of alumni who have carved a
niche for themselves in various walks of life, in India and overseas.
Strategically located at the historic Marine Drive, a prime location in
South Mumbai, the school has top-notch facilities on its campus. HVB
Global Academy is one of the foremost educational institutions in
south Mumbai. It is an independent, non-profit making,
co-educational institution, and has four sections, viz. Playgroup,
Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Education. The school currently
has more than 1,800 students on its rolls.
HVB Global Academy takes this a step ahead with CIE. Cross- Curricular
perspectives are a valuable part of learning and at HVB Global
Academy we Strongly believe that it encourages motivation and
engagement for our students. We adopt an “engaging” educational
approach in which our students are accorded ownership of the
learning process and encouraged to actively participate in their
education by setting personal goals and self-assessment paradigms.
HVB Global Academy's rigorous academic training is complemented
by a high degree of personal care. What better gift could ambitious
parents give their eager children.
World Class Infrastructure
HVB Global Academy offers state-of-the-art infrastructure that makes
learning a truly rewarding experience. Its aesthetically designed,
temperature-controlled classrooms, spacious corridors, specialized
resource center and superior laboratories are in keeping with
international standards. Avenues for pleasure activities abound on the
campus. Opportunities for extra-curricular activities are aplenty.
With individualised career counselling and university guidance
programmes, the CIE at HVB Global Academy offers a springboard for
future success of your child. See your child ‘Get Set for Life’
Fee Structure
Admission Process
Prospectus and application forms for admission
The prospectus and application form for admission will be available at
the Academy office between 9.30 am and 2.00 pm against a cash
payment of Rs. 2000/Last date for submission of application form
Application forms for admission must be submitted at the HVB office,
within 5 working days of collecting the form. Please ensure that
photocopy of the final statement of marks obtained in previous class is
submitted along with the registration form.
Eligibility Criteria and Fee Structure
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HVB Global Academy
Marine Drive
Applying for admission
Complete the application form and submit it to the HVB office along
with the application fees. Candidates will be invited to HVB Global
Academy for written tests. On the basis of the performance in the
written tests, short listed candidates will be called for an interaction
with members of the Admissions Committee.
Successful candidates will be sent a folder with elaborate details of the
IB Programme offered at HVB Global Academy and a Provisional
Subjects Choice Form. On completion of the form, students will meet
the faculty, before the beginning of the programme, to discuss subject
choices.
Academic year
The academic year is divided into two semesters.
We offer exams in March as well as in Nov.
Academic fees: (*Subject to change annually)
CIE PREP – Rs. 95,000/I-V- Rs. 1,25,000/VI-X- Rs. 1,50,000/AS and A level – Rs. 2,00,000/Admission fees : Rs. 25000/- which is non-refundable
Notice of Withdrawal : For the second semester by 30th April
On accepting admission to the IGCSE programme, the academic fee
for the 1st semester is to be paid within one week of the admission
notice. The academic fee for the 2nd semester to be paid by 14th
August.
All fees are to be paid in Indian rupees only, by way of a bankers
cheque or demand draft drawn in favour of “HVB Global Academy”
and payable at Mumbai.
79, Marine Drive, Mumbai 400 020. Phone: + 91-22 6143 6000 / 6143 6020.
Email: [email protected], Website:www.hvbglobalacademy.org
Sportsmanship and team spirit at HVB
Admissions Open
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Friends, Philosophers & Guides. Not Teachers.
Dear Parents,
In the last few decades, India has emerged as a global icon
more rapidly than anticipated. As India intermingles more
intimately with the rest of the progressive world, our
education systems must evolve and adapt to meet the
innovative challenges of the 21st Century. HVB Academy,
from its inception in 1963 and to this glorious day has in its
mission statement embedded the vision to offer
meaningful, globally connected and comprehensive educational programmes to
all our students regardless of their personal circumstance so as to empower them
to explore and develop their natural curiosity and creativity.
In its 50 Golden Years HVB has been one of the foremost ICSE educational
institutes offering quality education in South Mumbai. Inspired by the lofty ideals
of Mahatma Gandhi, HVB has striven to impart education aimed at the physical,
mental, social and spiritual development of its students. HVB Academy is a
multicultural school. It enjoys renown, not just for its academic excellence, but also
for its emphasis on development in sports, culture, philanthropy and ethics.
HVB Global Academy, our International advent gained the prestigious
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Authorization in 2010 and in
2014 HVB Global Academy receives distinguished standing as a fully authorized
CIE school. In the age of conceptual art and heart we at HVB are consciously and
continuously striving to empower our students and their journeys of discovery.
HVB Global Academy readies its students for the future of which they are the proud
custodians. With able guidance from the Board of Management and along with my
team of internationally qualified staff, I look forward to welcome you to HVB. Let us
Get Set for Life.
Innovative Curriculum
Cambridge Programmes and Qualification
Cambridge Secondary 2 includes Cambridge IGCSE – the world’s most
popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds Syllabuses
support schools by using learner-centred and enquiry-based
approaches to learning. They describe the knowledge, understanding
and skills learners will develop and explain how these will be assessed.
The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners
with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is
not English. It develops learner knowledge, understanding and
skills in:
• Subject content
• Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar
situations
• Intellectual enquiry
• Flexibility and Responsiveness to change
• Working and Communicating in English
• Influencing outcomes
• Cultural awareness.
The syllabuses are international in outlook, but retain a local relevance.
They have been created specifically for an international student body
with content to suit a wide variety of schools and avoid cultural bias.
The content, the structure and the administrative support mean
Cambridge IGCSE answers the needs of more and more schools
worldwide.
Application Process
How to Apply: Prospectus and admission forms are available at the
HVB office between 9:30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. against a cash payment
of Rs. 2,000.
For more details, please visit our website:
www.hvbglobalacademy.org
Yours sincerely,
Dr. (Ms) C.R. Pathak
Principal & CEO
HVB Global Academy.
Co-curricular activity at HVB --- Sports
Vibrant student community at HVB
“Treat education as an investment and not as an expense.”
HVB campus is equipped with International Facilities
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam interacting with HVB Students
Co-curricular activity at HVB --- Drama & Performance