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    Two young pupils presenting at the front of their classroom

    Inclusion

    Every child belongs here

    Shining Star International School is an inclusive school. We believe every child has the right to learn alongside their friends, with the support they need.

    01Support

    What we do for students of determination

    Each child's support is planned with the family, written down and reviewed through the year.

    1. Two young pupils presenting at the front of their classroom01

      01 · How we help

      Privileges and modifications

      Front seating, a buddy, homework concessions, and in exams extra time, a scribe, a reader or a larger font, depending on each child's needs.

    2. A primary pupil reads her work aloud to classmates seated on cushions beneath a world map02

      02 · How we help

      Individual education plans

      Specially trained teachers write and follow an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student of determination.

    3. A primary class gathered on colourful cushions in the reading corner03

      03 · How we help

      Extra academic support

      Extra teaching after school hours whenever a child needs it, and revision worksheets sent home before every exam.

    4. Students typing at computers in the computer lab04

      04 · How we help

      Learning support assistants

      LSAs keep children safe during the day and give them extra help in lessons.

    5. A primary pupil stands to present while classmates listen from floor cushions05

      05 · How we help

      Confidence and friendships

      Children of determination take part in assemblies, clubs and school events, and are encouraged to enter outside competitions.

    6. A kindergarten class sitting in a wide circle on the covered play court06

      06 · How we help

      A team that keeps watch

      The Learning Support Team oversees every activity so that each child enjoys both learning and the life of the school.

    02The team

    People who know how to help

    Specially trained teachers, special educators and a counsellor work with class teachers and families. Talk to them before you apply: they would rather plan with you than meet your child unprepared.

    Talk to the inclusion team
    • Aby DanielHead of Inclusion
    • Diviamol AnilSpecial Educator (B.A., Special B.Ed.)
    • Muhshira A.M.Special Educator (B.Sc., Special B.Ed.)
    • Arishma Mohan RCounsellor and Wellness Teacher (B.A., M.Sc. Psychology)

    03Also

    More about inclusion

    Beyond the classroom

    Coaches for cricket, football, kabaddi, kho kho and basketball nurture every child's ability; labs and smart boards in every classroom keep learning active and visual.

    In examinations

    Access arrangements such as extra time, a scribe, a reader or a larger font are agreed in advance and used in school examinations, and requested from CBSE for the board examinations where a child qualifies.

    Read the policy

    Inclusion PolicyPDF, 2026