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'''Ryan International Schools''' are a group of private educational institutions in [[India]] that were founded in 1976 by Dr. Augustine Francis Pinto. The Ryan Group started its first school in [[Mumbai]] in 1976 and currently has 186 schools located in 18 states within India, along with international footprints in many countries.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ryan-international-school-murder-case-gurgaon-5-unanswered-questions/1/1044919.html Ryan International School murder case: 5 unanswered questions after 3 days of police probe]</ref><ref name="indiatoday._1045776"/>
'''Ryan International Schools''' are a group of private educational institutions in [[India]] that were founded in 1976 by Dr. Augustine Francis Pinto. The Ryan Group started its first school in [[Mumbai]] in 1976 and currently has 186 schools located in 18 states within India, along with international footprints in many countries.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ryan-international-school-murder-case-gurgaon-5-unanswered-questions/1/1044919.html Ryan International School murder case: 5 unanswered questions after 3 days of police probe]</ref><ref name="indiatoday._1045776"/> The group is in collaboration with universities in USA, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia to facilitate learning across global boundaries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/ryan-international-school-explains-international-exchange-programs-benefit-children-school-years/|title=Ryan International School explains why International Exchange Programs benefit children in their school years!|last=Admin|first=India Education Diary Bureau|date=2019-06-06|website=India Education Diary|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-12}}</ref>


Students of Ryan International Schools are commonly known as Ryanites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Ryanites-take-on-dares-at-adventure-camp/articleshow/7776569.cms|title=Ryanites take on dares at adventure camp - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>
Unlike other Indian private chains, RIGI has a centralized command over all of it schools and doesn't follow a [[Franchising|franchisee]] model, and is arguably India’s largest private sector schools chain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://educationworld.in//EWIssue.aspx|title=http://educationworld.in//EWIssue.aspx|website=EducationWorld.in|access-date=2019-07-12}}</ref> According to a report by [[Network18 Group|News 18]] on September 2017, Ryan International Group of Institutions employ over 18,000 faculty members, and over 30,000 students pass from Ryan schools annually. Students of Ryan International Schools are commonly known as Ryanites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Ryanites-take-on-dares-at-adventure-camp/articleshow/7776569.cms|title=Ryanites take on dares at adventure camp - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>


== Origins ==
<br />
In the initial attempts to set up an English Medium school for the middle class in Mumbai, Dr Augustine Francis Pinto, the founder-promoter and the chairman of RIGI set up a small school in 1974, which failed to take off. However, when he and Grace Albuquerque (Madam Grace Pinto), who was a teacher at that time, united to serve the common cause, they eventually succeeded in establishing St. Xavier’s High School in Borivali East, a Mumbai suburb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/meet-pintos-the-family-behind-130-ryan-international-schools-in-india-1515523.html|title=Meet Pintos, the Family Behind 130 Ryan International Schools in India|website=News18|access-date=2019-07-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ryan-international-school-narendra-modi-augustine-and-grace-pinto-pradyumna-1042778-2017-09-12|title=Ryan International School: How son of a farmer built his business empire of education|last=September 12|first=Prabhash K. Dutta|last2=September 12|first2=2017UPDATED:|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-07-12|last3=Ist|first3=2017 11:50}}</ref>


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
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[[File:Ryan International School.JPG|thumb|One of the campuses of Ryan International Group.]]
[[File:Ryan International School.JPG|thumb|One of the campuses of Ryan International Group.]]


== Awards and Recognitions ==
== Awards and Recognition ==


* The school received the Samson Daniel Award from [[HelpAge India]] in 2015<ref>{{cite web |title=Samson Daniel Award presented to the Ryan International Group of Institutions in New Delhi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/Samson-Daniel-Award-presented-to-the-Ryan-International-Group-of-Institutions-in-New-Delhi/articleshow/49195551.cms |website=Time of India |accessdate=3 August 2018 |date=October 3, 2015}}</ref>
* The school received the Samson Daniel Award from [[HelpAge India]] in 2015<ref>{{cite web |title=Samson Daniel Award presented to the Ryan International Group of Institutions in New Delhi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/Samson-Daniel-Award-presented-to-the-Ryan-International-Group-of-Institutions-in-New-Delhi/articleshow/49195551.cms |website=Time of India |accessdate=3 August 2018 |date=October 3, 2015}}</ref>

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Ryan International Group of Institutions
File:Logo of Ryan International School India.jpg
Address
Corporate office: 90-Feet Road, opposite Kanakia Sanskruti, Next to Thakur Complex, Asha Nagar, Kandivali

Mumbai
,
India
,
Maharashtra
Information
Motto"Excellence in Education & All Round Development"
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1976 (1976)
FounderDr. A. F. Pinto
School boardCBSE
ICSE
SSC & HSC
IGCSE(A & O Level)
International Baccalaureate (IB) - Primary Years Programme (PYP)
ChairmanDr. A. F. Pinto
Campus DirectorGrace Pinto
Student to teacher ratio39:1
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.ryaninternational.org

Ryan International Schools are a group of private educational institutions in India that were founded in 1976 by Dr. Augustine Francis Pinto. The Ryan Group started its first school in Mumbai in 1976 and currently has 186 schools located in 18 states within India, along with international footprints in many countries.[1][2] The group is in collaboration with universities in USA, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia to facilitate learning across global boundaries.[3]

Unlike other Indian private chains, RIGI has a centralized command over all of it schools and doesn't follow a franchisee model, and is arguably India’s largest private sector schools chain.[4] According to a report by News 18 on September 2017, Ryan International Group of Institutions employ over 18,000 faculty members, and over 30,000 students pass from Ryan schools annually. Students of Ryan International Schools are commonly known as Ryanites.[5]

Origins

In the initial attempts to set up an English Medium school for the middle class in Mumbai, Dr Augustine Francis Pinto, the founder-promoter and the chairman of RIGI set up a small school in 1974, which failed to take off. However, when he and Grace Albuquerque (Madam Grace Pinto), who was a teacher at that time, united to serve the common cause, they eventually succeeded in establishing St. Xavier’s High School in Borivali East, a Mumbai suburb.[6][7]

Academics

Ryan International Group follows CBSE, ICSE, and SSC-HSC Boards in different schools under its umbrella. In the 2019, 10th and 12th Results, students of Ryan International Group secured top ranks in district, school and national level in both the ICSE & CBSE formats.[1]

One of the campuses of Ryan International Group.

Awards and Recognition

  • The school received the Samson Daniel Award from HelpAge India in 2015[8]
  • 2015 - 12 schools of Ryan International Group of Institutions were honoured for being ranked among the best schools in the international, CBSE and ICSE.[9]
  • 2015 - Madam Grace Pinto; Managing Director, Ryan International Group of Institutions received The World's Greatest Leaders Award 2015 by the United Research Services Media Consulting PL and AsiaOne Magazine at the Indo-UAE Business Summit 2015, held in the United Arab Emirates.[10][11]
  • 2017 - Madam Grace Pinto was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement in Education by MidDay for her immeasurable contribution towards education sector. The award recognizes her untiring efforts & noteworthy contributions towards education.[12]

Management

  • Dr. Augustine Francis Pinto, Chairman of Ryan International Group of Institutions.
  • Grace Pinto, Managing Director (wife of Augustine Pinto).[13][14]
  • Ryan Pinto, CEO.[15]
  • Snehal Pinto, Director (Ryan Global Schools).
  • Sonal Pinto, Director (Ryan international schools)

Curriculum

  • CBSE
  • ICSE
  • SSC & HSC-Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
  • IGCSE(A & O Level) International Baccalaureate (IB) - Primary Years Programme (PYP)


Extra Curricular

International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts

Ryan International Group of School holds yearly International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts which give students a relief from classroom activity and also provides them a creative escape by launching them into the imaginative world of theatre music and dance.[16] The 14th edition of the event held in January 2016 in Mumbai with the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity’. The event attracted over 40000 students including notable individuals from India and 17 different countries which include Bangladesh, Denmark, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Latvia, Morocco, Nepal, Russia, Slovenia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Zambia.[17][18]

The 13th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts by Ryan International Schools was earlier held in 2015 at different venues in Delhi. Performances focusing on social issues like women empowerment, violence against women were initiated by students. Students from countries like Spain, Egypt, Iran, Sri Lanka, Germany and others participated in the festival.[19]

Adoption of Tata ClassEdge way of teaching and learning

Ryan International Group has joined the fraternity of schools which have adopted the Tata ClassEdge way of teaching and learning. The group has implemented the technology in its schools in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.[20]

Shiva Bhai Week celebrations

Shiva Bhai Week was celebrated at Ryan International School, Shiva. save the tree drives, awareness rallies and interactive sessions were conducted at Gole Market Sports Complex & Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana and Ludhiana railway station.[21][22] Students of Ryan International School, Kundalahalli, Bengaluru, participated in various activities held as part of Environment Week celebrations. Craft activities focusing on ‘Green India, Clean India’ were carried out as a part of the celebrations.[23]

Monsoon football festival

Students from Ryan International School Gujarat, participated in the Monsoon football festival held in Saputara, Dang.[24]

List of student's achievements

  • Arunima Pal (12) a student of Ryan International, Jamalpur, had made it to the five-member Punjab Under-14 girls badminton team that will participate in the 63rd School National Games at Kadappa in Andhra Pradesh. Arunima has become the lone shuttler from this city to make the cut.[25]
  • The students of Ryan International School, Greater Noida, shone in the District Taekwondo Competition organised by the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports under the Khelo India scheme at Vijay Pathik stadium, Greater Noida. As estimated 370 students from 18 schools took part in the competition. Ryan bagged the overall first position with 26 gold, 20 silver and four bronze medals.[26]
  • Harsh Bhamra, a Class 9 student of Ryan International School, Greater Noida, won a gold medal in the SKCI International Karate Championship organised by the Karate Association of India in New Delhi on 7 January. He took part in the 13-15 age and 51-55kg weight category.[27]
  • Twelve-year-old Unish Holinder, a student of Ryan International School, Greater Noida, won the bronze medal in the air pistol ISSF youth men’s team event at the 61st National Shooting Championship in Thiruvananthapuram. [28]

Alumni

References

  1. ^ Ryan International School murder case: 5 unanswered questions after 3 days of police probe
  2. ^ "Ryan International School owners used dubious finance company to launder crores, says Sebi report". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  3. ^ Admin, India Education Diary Bureau (6 June 2019). "Ryan International School explains why International Exchange Programs benefit children in their school years!". India Education Diary. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  4. ^ "http://educationworld.in//EWIssue.aspx". EducationWorld.in. Retrieved 12 July 2019. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Ryanites take on dares at adventure camp - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Meet Pintos, the Family Behind 130 Ryan International Schools in India". News18. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  7. ^ September 12, Prabhash K. Dutta; September 12, 2017UPDATED:; Ist, 2017 11:50. "Ryan International School: How son of a farmer built his business empire of education". India Today. Retrieved 12 July 2019. {{cite web}}: |first3= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Samson Daniel Award presented to the Ryan International Group of Institutions in New Delhi". Time of India. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  9. ^ "The Ryan International Group of Institutions awarded the best schools at an event in Bengaluru". Times Of India. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  10. ^ "City educationist Madam Grace Pinto receives International honour in Mumbai". Times of India. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Madam Grace Pinto receives the Inspiring Business Leader Award- RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL". credent.in. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Mumbai: Grace Pinto receives 'Lifetime Achievement in Education' Award". Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  13. ^ Rajesh Mascarenhas, "Ryan Internation [sic] School MD Grace Pinto named in Sebi interim order". Economic Times. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  14. ^ Tarique Anwar, "Meet Grace Pinto: The woman responsible for Ryan International's BJP membership drive". First Post. 19 March 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  15. ^ "Ryan International Group of Institutions: Management". Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Vinamrata Borwankar, "International Children's Festival of Performing Arts begins on Wednesday". Times of India. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  17. ^ "Ryan International Children's Festival of Performing Arts held in Mumbai". Times of India. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  18. ^ Rons Bantwal, "Mumbai: Ryan's 14th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts - 2016". bellevision.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ "Art festival for children". livemint.com. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ "Tata ClassEdge goes international with Ryan International Schools, UAE". Times Of India. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  21. ^ "Environment week' celebrated". Tribune India. Retrieved 7 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ "Ryan International School CelebratedEnvironment Week" (PDF). clubenerji.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ "Students learn about benefits of practising yoga". The Hindu. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  24. ^ "3-day Saputara football festival begins tomorrow". Times Of India. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  25. ^ "Another Ludhiana shuttler makes it to School National Games - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  26. ^ "Hindustan Times e-Paper - Delhi - 6 Feb 2018 - TAEKWONDO CONTEST". paper.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  27. ^ "Hindustan Times e-Paper - Delhi - 23 Jan 2018 - RYAN, GR NOIDA, STUDENT EXCELS IN KARATE". paper.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  28. ^ "unish shoots bronze in national meet".
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