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PROGRAMSPress Release
2010
NIIT Ties up with Mayoor School, Raipur
- Signs MoU to offer Holistic Learning Experience
- Introduces New Interactive Classrooms, Math Lab and Quick School Solutions to Enhance Teaching and Learning Experience
Raipur, December 18, 2010: NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, today signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mayoor School, one of the leading brands in education with world class infrastructure, for a period of five years. The MoU was signed by Ms. Roma Ahuja, Vice Chairman, Mayoor School, Raipur and Mr. Jitendra Pradhan, General Manager, NIIT Limited to offer holistic learning experience to students. Mayoor School, Raipur is promoted by Shri Prahalad Ahuja Foundation in collaboration with Mayo College General Council, Ajmer.
Under the MoU, NIIT will collaborate with Mayoor School, Raipur to implement state-of-the-art Classroom Solutions which enhance teaching and learning experience and brings back the joy of learning. Innovative learning solutions like Interactive Classrooms, Math Lab and Quick School will be introduced under the aegis of ‘NIIT eGURU’. NIIT will also provide complete ERP solution to the school and train teachers by empowering them with ICT skills.
“We are delighted to join hands with NIIT to impart world-class education to our students. We are confident that this association will make teaching and learning a fun-filled experience for both teachers and students,” said Ms. Roma Ahuja, Vice Chairman, Mayoor School, Raipur.
Mr. Jitendra Pradhan, General Manager, NIIT Limited commented, “NIIT is committed to make education more impactful and interactive by leveraging IT, to ensure that the best tools and resources are made available to millions of schools across India. We are pleased to further strengthen our offerings to the city of Raipur by partnering with Mayoor School, an institution dedicated towards imparting quality education.”
“NIIT’s holistic School Learning Solutions have been specially designed to address the growing need of using ICT in school education. We are confident that more and more schools will turn to these solutions to make learning more interesting for their students”, added Mr. Jitendra Pradhan.
Designed as per the recommendations of National Curriculum Framework-2005, NIIT eGURU Interactive Classrooms integrates teaching, learning, assessment and analysis through optimization of technology. Math Lab is all about learning, verifying and visualizing mathematical concepts in a ‘fun’ way while Quick School is an Educational Resource Planning tool for schools which offers an integrated and comprehensive solution spanning all functional requirements of educational institutions.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training Company’ award successively for the past 18 years, since the inception of this category. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programs for students seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global Net Plus for IT professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 15,000 government and private schools. The futuristic NIIT eGURU range for schools is a holistic education package that comprises of Interactive Classrooms (an embedded Teaching Learning Material, that uses elements of interactivity, automation and web links library); Math lab (technology tools that enable school students to learn and explore mathematical concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with core computer knowledge and IT skills); and Quick School (an Education Resource Planning solution for school management).
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programs in association with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmadabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT Delhi.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs for individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services industry by providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations and Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a tailored combination of catalog learning products, technology and services through Element K offerings. These include: vLab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform. This makes NIIT the first and the best choice for comprehensive learning solutions, worldwide.
Ushering in a new model in higher education is the not-for-profit NIIT University, established in 2009 with a vision of being the leading centre of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society. Nestled in the foothills of Aravali, in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the picturesque 100 acres fully residential green campus has been developed as an institute of excellence based on the four core principles of providing industry linked, technology based, research driven, seamless education
About Mayoor School
Mayoor School, Raipur (MSR) aims at imparting world class education to its students which is technology driven, but at the same time it wants its students to inherit their roots. Mayoor School serves as a cradle to nurture the young minds, transforming them into global citizens. For this purpose, a team of experts have been appointed for strategic planning, academic modeling, resource designs, facility management, brand building, marketing & admissions, quality assurance, ICT (Instruction and Communication Technologies) deployment, human resource management and systems development.
The curriculum offered by Mayoor School to its students is based on National Curriculum Framework. MSR provides on-going professional development to staff, student teachers and interns, under the enlightened guidance and support of Mayo College General Council, Ajmer.
For Media query, Please contact
Prateek Chatterjee, NIIT Limited, Ph: (Cell) +91 9910201085, (Dir) +91 124 4293041
Email: prateek.chatterjee@niit.com
Reema Bardhan, NIIT Limited., Ph: (Cell) +91 9891267470, (Dir) +91 124 4293042
Email: reema.bardhan@niit.com
About NIIT
NIIT is a leading Global Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world’s leading training companies owing to its vast, yet comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 30 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises and Institutions.
