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Sandip Chhotala
Founder & Chairman
As education evolves, transforming academic understanding into real-life problem-solving, critical thinking and practical decision-making have become essential to shaping confident, future-ready learners.
This widening gap between knowledge and application has redefined what meaningful education must look like, placing greater emphasis on experience, environment and holistic development.
It is within this context that Gangotri International School (GIS) has emerged as a progressive institution committed to redefining learning beyond the classroom.
Located at Jamvadi on the Gondal-Jetpur National Highway-27, Gondal (Gujarat) and surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a serene, purpose-built campus where academic excellence is seamlessly integrated with well-being, values and life skills, creating an environment that prepares students to thrive in the realities of the modern world.
Founded in 2004 with a vision to provide CBSE education of international standards while staying rooted in values, GIS builds on Gondal’s rich educational heritage.
Inspired by the visionary Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji, who championed compulsory schooling over a century ago, the school embodies a commitment to academic excellence, character formation and the cultivation of life skills.
“Education is not merely the acquisition of knowledge; it is the art of applying that knowledge meaningfully”, says Sandip Chhotala, Founder and Chairman, Gangotri International School.
With a combination of modern infrastructure, world-class facilities and a thoughtfully designed campus, it ensures that students feel at home, fostering an atmosphere of safety, comfort and inspiration for their daily learning journey.
Designing a Second Home for Learning
At Gangotri International School, the campus is designed to be a second home, recognizing that students spend a significant portion of their daily lives on school grounds.
Academic facilities are state-of-the-art, including centrally air-conditioned classrooms, digital learning tools, a well-equipped library with e-library access and specialized laboratories for science, robotics, languages and composite studies.
Dedicated spaces such as art rooms, cookery rooms, spiritual spaces, open-air classrooms and courtyards encourage creative expression and practical learning. Safety and security are paramount, with a CCTV-enabled
campus, GPS-monitored transport, earthquake-resistant buildings and fire safety systems, ensuring peace of mind for parents and students alike.
Residential facilities further enhance the school experience, with separate hostel campuses for boys and girls offering spacious, well-ventilated rooms, study areas, indoor recreational spaces, gymnasiums and medical support.
This carefully curated environment fosters independence, discipline and emotional resilience, while also providing opportunities for social interaction and collaborative growth.
“Our aim is to create not just academically competent learners but confident, self-aware individuals capable of thriving in a rapidly changing world”, says Sandip.
Holistic Learning through Experience & Skills
Gangotri International School emphasizes holistic development, where education extends beyond textbooks and examinations. The academic model, guided by the E3 System Educate, Expose, Expand ensures students develop not only knowledge but also practical skills.
Learners gain exposure to real-life applications, actively implementing concepts, solving problems and enhancing their Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) skills. This comprehensive approach equips students to engage with challenges confidently and innovatively, forming the foundation for lifelong learning.
Equally important is the co-curricular model, structured through the I3 System Identify, Invent, Inspire, which nurtures individual talents across the spectrum of eight intelligences, from linguistic and logical to musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic abilities.
To enhance holistic learning, it has also partnered with leading organizations such as Sodexo for nutrition and dining, Marcos Quay for sports programs, Robo Fun Lab for robotics, and Torrins Music for performing arts ensuring students gain practical experience and skill development alongside academics.
Structured clubs, including Language, Rhythmic, Readers, Citizen, Art & Craft and Science & Maths Clubs, Cooking, provide practical platforms for students to integrate learning with experience, develop creativity, enhance problem-solving skills and cultivate empathy and social responsibility.
The school also celebrates cultural and national events under the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, fostering inclusivity, respect and global awareness. Students engage in experiential learning through industrial visits, business fairs and practical applications, ensuring they emerge as well-rounded individuals capable of applying knowledge meaningfully in diverse contexts.
Achievements & Future Vision
Gangotri International School has earned a reputation for academic and holistic excellence at state, regional, and national levels. In 2025, it received the Best Residential School Award at the STAR Education Excellence Awards and the Torchbearer Recognition in K–12 Education at the IDA Awards, acknowledging its focus on academic rigor and skill development.
Its innovative leadership was further celebrated at the SCOO News Global Education Awards. Previous honors include Best Residential School in Gujarat, Best International Residential School in the Saurashtra-Kutch Region, and Best CBSE Residential School at the Gujarat nu Gaurav Awards 2022. Leadership accolades recognize Principal Devyani Zala as an Emerging Education Hero and Campus Director Dipen Chhotala as an EGN Education Change Maker.
Gangotri International School is committed to providing value-based, 360-degree education that cultivates socially responsible global citizens. Its core values are teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, and a family-like culture foster respect, perseverance, and personal growth.
By 2030, the school aims to expand its Gangotri Parivar to 20,000+ students across 50+ acres with 1,200+ employees, establish leading management systems, develop an in-house R&D team for curriculum innovation, and produce top achievers in JEE, NEET, and AIIMS.
Guided by its BHAG, Gangotri strives to deliver world-class KG-to-PG education through 10+ branches nationwide, ensuring every initiative drives excellence, innovation, and meaningful success.
Residential facilities further enhance the school experience, with separate hostel campuses for boys and girls offering spacious, well-ventilated rooms, study areas, indoor recreational spaces, gymnasiums and medical support.
This carefully curated environment fosters independence, discipline and emotional resilience, while also providing opportunities for social interaction and collaborative growth.
“Our aim is to create not just academically competent learners but confident, self-aware individuals capable of thriving in a rapidly changing world”, says Sandip.
True education begins when students move beyond memorizing concepts to confidently applying knowledge in real-life situations
Holistic Learning through Experience & Skills
Gangotri International School emphasizes holistic development, where education extends beyond textbooks and examinations. The academic model, guided by the E3 System Educate, Expose, Expand ensures students develop not only knowledge but also practical skills.
Learners gain exposure to real-life applications, actively implementing concepts, solving problems and enhancing their Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) skills. This comprehensive approach equips students to engage with challenges confidently and innovatively, forming the foundation for lifelong learning.
Equally important is the co-curricular model, structured through the I3 System Identify, Invent, Inspire, which nurtures individual talents across the spectrum of eight intelligences, from linguistic and logical to musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic abilities.
To enhance holistic learning, it has also partnered with leading organizations such as Sodexo for nutrition and dining, Marcos Quay for sports programs, Robo Fun Lab for robotics, and Torrins Music for performing arts ensuring students gain practical experience and skill development alongside academics.
Structured clubs, including Language, Rhythmic, Readers, Citizen, Art & Craft and Science & Maths Clubs, Cooking, provide practical platforms for students to integrate learning with experience, develop creativity, enhance problem-solving skills and cultivate empathy and social responsibility.
The school also celebrates cultural and national events under the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, fostering inclusivity, respect and global awareness. Students engage in experiential learning through industrial visits, business fairs and practical applications, ensuring they emerge as well-rounded individuals capable of applying knowledge meaningfully in diverse contexts.
Achievements & Future Vision
Gangotri International School has earned a reputation for academic and holistic excellence at state, regional, and national levels. In 2025, it received the Best Residential School Award at the STAR Education Excellence Awards and the Torchbearer Recognition in K–12 Education at the IDA Awards, acknowledging its focus on academic rigor and skill development.
Its innovative leadership was further celebrated at the SCOO News Global Education Awards. Previous honors include Best Residential School in Gujarat, Best International Residential School in the Saurashtra-Kutch Region, and Best CBSE Residential School at the Gujarat nu Gaurav Awards 2022. Leadership accolades recognize Principal Devyani Zala as an Emerging Education Hero and Campus Director Dipen Chhotala as an EGN Education Change Maker.
Gangotri International School is committed to providing value-based, 360-degree education that cultivates socially responsible global citizens. Its core values are teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, and a family-like culture foster respect, perseverance, and personal growth.
By 2030, the school aims to expand its Gangotri Parivar to 20,000+ students across 50+ acres with 1,200+ employees, establish leading management systems, develop an in-house R&D team for curriculum innovation, and produce top achievers in JEE, NEET, and AIIMS.
Guided by its BHAG, Gangotri strives to deliver world-class KG-to-PG education through 10+ branches nationwide, ensuring every initiative drives excellence, innovation, and meaningful success.