Foreign Languages

French and German are taught under the aegis of The Department of Foreign languages. Through academic and cultural experiences students are made proficient in the languages they opt for. The subject is open for students from Classes VI-XII.

We have a very active German language society ‘Schiller Gesellschaft’ which offers the students a platform for expressing their language skill. The students take out a very rich Bi-annual Magazine 'Zeitgeist' and present musical evenings and plays in German.

The French Society called “La Société Francophone” comprises more than 130 students From Class VI to XII. The Francophones come out with their Annual Publication in the Form of the French Magazine called ‘L’Aube’. It is entirely the creation of the French Department students and the staff. Various competitions in the form of spell Bee, Poster making, French Conjugation competition keep taking place to keep children engrossed and motivated in the language. “ Vive l’esprit d’apprendre le français”!!!

The Department conducts German and French assemblies in the Junior and Senior School. During Freshers' Evening, Junior School Evening, Founder’s day and various such events, the annual projects, charts and works made by the students year-round get displayed and are appreciated.

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  Ms Mousumi Chatterjee, FACULTY IN FRENCH
  

  Ms Mousumi Chatterjee

  Faculty In French , Foreign Languages Department

  A native of Chandannagar, a former French colonial enclave, Ms Mousumi Chatterjee has cultivated a deep-seated affinity for the French language during her undergraduate years. Her exceptional linguistic competence facilitated her engagement in diverse roles within French enterprises situated in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar. Her professional trajectory was further augmented by her tenure as a French instructor at both international and ICSE-affiliated schools, thereby translating her passion into a rewarding vocation.
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  Mr Gopal Chaturvedi, FACULTY IN GERMAN
  

  Mr Gopal Chaturvedi

  Faculty In German , Foreign Languages Department

  He is a teacher of German in the Faculty of Foreign languages. He also has an experience of more than two decades.
  Mr Chaturvedi is the dynamic House Master of Jayappa House and is also the exchange coordinator of the school. He is a member of the Indo German Teachers Association and his passion for his subject has always been a gateway to national and international exposure for German students. He has successfully organized a few editions of the International German Youth Camp in school, under the aegis of the Goethe Institute, New Delhi. He is the force behind the fruitful and collaborative programmes with a partner school in Germany. These projects provide a platform for rich cultural exchange and academic exposure to both German and Indian students. He is the mentor of the annual German Magazine, 'Zeitgeist', and the proud author of two books; Kinderwelt published by Goyal Saab and Arbeitsbuch fur Anfanger published by Omkar publication.
  His other interests are playing chess and visiting new places.

• The School hosts the International German Youth Camp. Each year our two meritorious students get 100% scholarship to attend the International German Youth Camp in Germany. We also have an International German Exchange programme with a partner school in Germany which is partially funded by the Robert Bosch Foundation. The School has signed the MoU with Goethe Institut and is also a member of ‘Schulen Partner der Zukunft’.
• The French Department organizes an educational trip to France during summer vacations, during which the students get a chance to learn and polish their language skills as well as get a first-hand information about the French culture and civilisation, their food, fashion, perfumes, wines and cheese. They visit places of tourist interest and enjoy homestays to know about “ l’art de vivre” of French people.