During the past educational journey SGVP had acquired the CITA accreditation for standard I to VII. For the further approval senior executives of ‘Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation’ (CITA) recently paid an official visit to SGVP International School, Ahmedabad on 20th – 21st February, 2006.
Dr. Randy Sinisi (CITA Associate Executive Director) & Dr. Gregory J. Maffet (CITA Regional Director, Middle East) were warmly welcomed in Indian traditional way by garlands, Kumkum Tilak and recitation of Vedic chants.
CITA visitation team was welcomed by the President Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami, Chairman Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji, CEO Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami and Dy. CEO Prof. Shankerbhai Patel.
In the welcome function they saw the students perform in a variety of traditional folk dances.
During the span of visitation they also enjoyed the cultural presentations of students, football match on green lush sport ground, horse riding, cart journey and pleasant visit to Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Gaushala and other locations. Both the doctors were highly impressed by the infrastructure, educational learning programme and sports facilities in spiritual atmosphere.
To get accredited it is necessary to maintain 12 strict accreditation standards to measure the quality level of the school. The standards emphasize areas of excellence in teaching methodology, curriculum, governance/management as well as Health, Hygiene, Safety etc. Only when these standards are met or exceeded that accreditation is granted.
Dr. Ravindra Trivedi and Dr. Anjali Trivedi accompanied and briefed these executives about SGVP mission that combines Sports, Science and Spirituality.
“For the four years I have wanted to see the dream for the international school come alive. I am honoured to be the part of its development and quality assurance. Thank you for advancing the quality of education worldwide.”
“Fusing ancient traditional wisdom with modern technology is a great mission for all the children of the world. The spirituality, wisdom, and ‘‘LOVE’’ stored everyone at SGVP is a treasure. We will cherish and give to others around the world. Our visit has been spectacular.”
“SGVP has provided a nice facility to students, which is difficult to get at any other place.”
She emphasized on SIP (School improvement plan) action plan which should be materialized to the fullest extent with utmost practicability.
As per her word the sports and other extra curricular activities of this school deserve praise and performance of students in various programmes is excellent.
She told that library is the source of learning which supply excessive knowledge to students.
“Thank you for building a world class quality school for Indian boys and as a model for all children.
Dedication is required to attain the acme of perfection.
The unique fusion of the East and the West will certainly bring extraordinary and amazing results of progressive change.”
CITA Senior officials who have inspected hundreds of schools around the world have called SGVP a “unique” school with no other school having such an excellent infrastructure combined with such strong academic programme, vision and action.
SGVP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HAS NOW BEEN FULLY APPROVED for the full high school programme making it the first and only school in all of India to have both the CITA and SACS accreditations.
CITA is a world renowned accrediting authority both in the United States and worldwide. In 1880, American schools & universities joined hands together to create a method to ensure that highest standards of quality in education are maintained. Thus CITA’s roots are over 120 years old. Accreditation is a long process and to get accredited it is necessary to maintain 12 strict accreditation standards to measure the quality level of the school. The standards emphasize areas of excellence in teaching methodology, curriculum, governance/management as well as Health, Hygiene, Safety etc. Only when these standards are met or exceeded that accreditation is granted. The participating regional commission, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), has provided on enhanced accreditation protocol.
Benefits
International recognition for the high quality school.
Reciprocity of credits, courses and grade level placements around the world, especially in the USA.
Validation of the equivalency of diplomas and certificates to universities and other accredited schools in the USA, UK, Australia and around the world.
Being part of a worldwide network of American schools that expand learning opportunities for students.
As a result of the accreditation, the school has to become more focused in improving student achievement to achieve excellence.
Accreditation authority of the United States.
CITA has accredited over 30,000 schools on more than 100 countries.
In a surprise move, CITA awarded inspection authority for Indian sub-continent to Dr. Ravindra Trivedi.
Dr. Randy Sinisi (CITA Associate Executive Director) honoured Dr. Ravindra Trivedi with the authority badge of CITA along with CITA key holder and pen to both Dr. Ravindra Trivedi & Dr. Anjali Trivedi as a protocol of awarding the authority. CITA Associate Executive Director was highly impressed with the all-round methodology for the best perfection. Mr. & Mrs. Trivedi deserve the honour.
Sadguru Mahant Swami Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami, Sadguru Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Swami blessed him for this honour. Pujya Purani Shree Balkrishnadasji Swami also congratulated him on behalf of Gurkul family.
For SGVP both the accreditation & this ward represent a giant leap towards achieving academic excellence.
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