About Stonehill
Greetings and a warm welcome to Stonehill International School!
Dr. Brian Brumsickle
Head of School, Stonehill International School
Stonehill is proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school catering to students from the ages of 3 to 18 in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).
At Stonehill, we are dedicated to our Mission Statement – “To provide stimulating, engaging academics integrated with enhanced opportunities for technological innovation, sports and the arts.” As you visit our campus and website, you will see that our learning community is dedicated to the development of knowledgeable, caring, confident and responsible global citizens. Parents describe our learning community as “warm and welcoming, where every child is cared for and valued” – which is further evidence that our Mission is alive and thriving.
The Stonehill Story - Milestones
Ground Breaking & Pooja
September 2007
Construction of Admin Block
April 2008
First day of class in Admin Block
September 2008
IB DP Authorisation- 2010
IB PYP Authorisation- 2011
IB MYP Authorisation- 2012
Launch of Boarding Programme
August 2014
Inauguration of Multipurpose Hall
October 2018
Inauguration of Art Centre and STEM Block
November 2019
A Short History of Stonehill International School
Here is a recap of our major milestones over the years.
Founded in 2008, Stonehill International School is a part of Embassy Education, the education vertical of the Embassy Group.
The ground breaking ceremony and pooja was held in September 2007 and the construction of the Administration Block began in April 2008.
The school opened its doors to eighteen students on the 8th of September 2008.
We were authorised by the IB to offer the Diploma Programme in 2010, the Primary Years Programme in 2011 and the Middle Years Programme in 2012.
We launched our boarding programme in August 2014 with twelve boarding students.
Expansion plans continued with the inauguration of the Multipurpose Hall in October 2018 followed by the state-of-the-art STEM Block and Arts Centre in November 2019.
Accreditation and Authorisation
Stonehill International School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Stonehill is also a member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA).
In October 2018, we were re-accredited by CIS and NEASC. At the same time, we were also re-authorised by the IB as part of their 5-year authorisation cycle.
Stonehill is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes :
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Primary Years Programme (PYP) – P1 to P8 (Nursery to Grade 5)
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Middle Years Programme (MYP) – M1 to M5 (Grades 6 to 10)
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Diploma Programme (DP) – D1 to D2 (Grades 11 and 12)
Strategic Plan- Areas of Strategic Focus and Objectives
Learning and Teaching
Maximise and enhance every student’s potential by emphasising a personalised learning environment throughout the school based on the latest pedagogical research.
Infrastructure, School Growth and Development
Develop flexible and responsive systems and a culture of adaptability and innovation to establish Stonehill as a school of choice in India.
Well-Being and Child Protection
Create the best physical and emotional environment to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of the community.
Governance
Ensure effective leadership which is modeled on the duty of care, learning, trust, and accountability, that best serves the school now and in the future.
Financial Sustainability
Responsible planning and management of resources to be financially stable and self-sustaining.
Identity
Build our reputation and be recognised as a world-class international school in India with a clear and compelling identity.
Human Resources
Hire and retain the highest calibre of employees which honours our commitment to Stonehill’s Vision. Build a committed, professional and collaborative community that models and lives the Stonehill mission.
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