As a parent watching our children grow along this peaceful Goan coast, I share some of your anxieties about future-proofing their professional and personal lives .
The global arena changes rapidly. It demands fierce competitiveness and world-class standards. Our children must be ready for this intense pressure. Yet, we cannot let them face it like leaves tossed aimlessly in a breeze, stripped of their identity. They need a firm anchor. They must learn to think globally while acting locally, combining a sharp-edged global street acumen with deep local values. At the Chowgule International School we define this learned trait as “Rooted Cosmopolitanism” and it forms a part of our Chowgule Citizen Charter.
This balance of intellectual heritage and global outlook echoes the vision of Rabindranath Tagore. In his philosophy of ‘Visva-Bharati,’ Gurudev (as he was fondly called) envisioned an education that transcended borders without abandoning the soul of one’s own culture. He famously believed that we must keep our feet firmly planted on our own soil while opening our minds to the rest of humanity. By drawing on this legacy, we teach our children that being ‘rooted’ does not mean being static. Instead, it means possessing the confidence to engage with global perspectives, critique them, and contribute our own unique insights. Tagore’s vision provides the perfect framework for our students: an education that is deeply informed by our past, yet relentlessly committed to the rational, inclusive, and forward-looking discourse required in the modern global arena.”
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft is also a strong embodiment of rooted cosmopolitanism. He remains deeply, visibly connected to his Indian heritage and values, yet he stands as a colossus of global business and technology.
True global stature requires robust cultural roots. I am currently reading William Dalrymple’s brilliant book, The Golden Road, and it is a revelation. He beautifully details how ancient Indian ideas transformed global civilizations. He writes of the Chinese monk Xuanzang, who traveled thousands of miles just to study at Nalanda University, marveling at a culture that radiated art, science, and math purely through the power of ideas. By embracing this rich past, our students gain the inner security to stand tall in their traditions while developing the critical minds needed to question everything.
Join us in shaping the next generation of learners. If you are searching for the best IB school in Goa that offers a holistic development curriculum aligned with NEP 2020, look no further. As a premier international school in Margao, we provide an inquiry-based learning environment. Whether you are comparing IB vs CBSE, exploring the benefits of the IB curriculum (including IB PYP, IB MYP, and the IB Diploma Programme), or looking for a Cambridge IGCSE school in Goa, CIS offers world-class pedagogy and exceptional facilities.
We invite you to learn more about our admission process, fee structure, and why we are recognized as a top private school in Margao. Apply to CIS Goa today and give your child the gift of a global education rooted in local values.
Abhay Mathur
Goa
