ILEAP: First-of-its-kind a holistic school for Mumbai's children

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Mumbai: ILEAP (Integrated Learning Enrichment Achievement Programme) is a first-of-its-kind learning centre for students in the age group of 4 to 12, which provides comprehensive curriculum emphasizing on “borderless education” and application of knowledge. Its mission is to create a beautiful and engaging education environment where children can become aware of the world around themselves. The ‘integral education’ programme advocates spiritual, emotional, mental and physical development making children Explorers, Achievers and Thinkers.

ILEAP unites the ancient educational goal of self-knowledge with modern goal of world-knowledge. ILEAP offers “Creativity through Drama” addressing four basic domains of learning: Psychomotor- developing perceptual and expressive skills and techniques; Cognitive- Assimilating knowledge and developing higher order thinking skills; Affective-Cultivating positive attitude toward art and the discipline; Aesthetic- Deriving pleasure from a combination of senses, emotions, intellect, philosophy, imagination and spirit.

Noopur Kanchan, Founder, ILEAP, says, “ILEAP leverages innovative holistic educational approach to create lifelong learners incorporating their mind, body and soul. It comprises a comprehensive after-school children’s curriculum that is a unique blend of key components of holistic learning, enrichment and knowledge acquisition. ILEAP is our commitment to your child’s future. It puts back joy into learning, discovery and encourages learning through enquiry.”

ILEAP has qualified and trained staffs that cater to the needs of diverse students. The low teacher-to-student ratio allows the trainers to focus on individual learning styles and needs. ILEAP teachers and staff are passionate about forming a strong partnership with parents to form the best possible experience for children. ILEAP is a year-round programme and customised as per age groups and individuals. At the end of each quarter, the child’s progress and performance is presented through evaluation reports and a display of all the activities undertaken by the young ones.

It provides a 360 degree approach encompasses different courses; art, maths, science, etc. It aims to impact the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual development of the child.

About Noopur Kanchan:
Noopur Kanchan, founder of ILEAP, has over a decade’s experience in the field of teaching. She is armed with a Bachelor of Education degree from S.N.D.T University, in addition to a specialized course in Early Child Caring Education Course from Bombay University.

Over the years Noopur, has embraced the teaching profession with a passion that has exposed her to various spheres. Besides teaching at regular schools, Noopur has closely worked with schools for special children and NGOs. With this, background, Noopur has acquired in-depth knowledge and hands- on experience over the last ten years.

As the founder of I LEAP, Noopur oversees the overall management, designing curriculum for different set of students and imparting training to her staff.