Pathways School Gurgaon
Director's Profile
Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj
A thoughtful, dynamic educator and administrator, Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj brings to Pathways School Gurgaon (PSG) rich experience in leading curricular and programmatic change in schools. Capt Bajaj’s goal at the administrative level has always been to create educational experiences that awaken young minds to their personal sense of mission and purpose. Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj aspires to an education that is a transformation and not a mere transaction; an education that is preparation for a lifetime of learning. His ideal education is one that inculcates in students the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies of a lifelong learner. In a rapidly changing world, students need to learn to be adaptable, creative, collaborative, open minded and innovative, in addition to acquiring traditional academic knowledge. Capt Bajaj believes it is not sufficient to educate students who are going to be academically brilliant, nail every standardised test and get great transcripts, but also enable students to be resilient, self-confident, able to handle adversity, uncertainty, or ambiguity, who can learn to navigate a new and challenging situation and thus his commitment to social, emotional, and ethical learning (SEEL) – to educate and nurture the whole person.
Under Rohit’s leadership, Pathways School Gurgaon (PSG)continues to implement the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), Diploma Programme (IB DP) and now the Career- related Programme (IB CP) PSG also holds dual international school accreditation. Since 2014, PSG has received accredited member status from two premier accreditation organizations, the Council of International Schools (CIS) in Europe and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the United States. Thus, PSG’s philosophy, governance, curriculum, resources, staffing, and operations meet rigorous standards set by these internationally recognized agencies.
As an internationally recognized educational leader in India, Rohit was IB Recognition Ambassador, an authorized IBEN - Evaluation Leader, for IBDP schools across the world, President of Association for Heads of IB World Schools India and Chair for North India Association of IB School Heads. CIS and NEASC accreditation visiting team member for International Schools and is also member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) committee for developing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for grant of equivalence to the Foreign Boards operating in India.
Having served in the Indian Army for 5 years prior to his calling into the world of education, Rohit has an impeccable sense of commitment, duty, and responsibility. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Master’s in History, Bachelor’s in Education amongst others, Rohit’s education career started with the Doon school going on to serve his alma mater the Lawrence School Sanawar. His unique style and all-encompassing attitude towards modern day education led him in the year 2008 to head Oakridge International School in Hyderabad.
Leading large IB schools of Asia in a position of trust and working in diverse cultural and political environments while exploring the National and IB programme pathways to create an IB ecosystem and an inclusive Learning Community for a decade and a half in the South and North of India (IBAP) has been one of his most incredible learning experiences. The opportunities Capt. Bajaj, discovered and cultivated through the roles of IBEN, CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) evaluator are innovative, strategic and purpose driven.
A thorough professional with rich, in-depth and extensive experience in the educational arena, a distinguished gentleman with deep-rooted values and ethics, a culturally inclined individual, with an admirable sense of social responsibility and progressive in thought- Capt Rohit Sen Bajaj carries the Pathways legacy.
Citizens of the 21st Century
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". – Nelson Mandela
On behalf of all of us at Pathways School Gurgaon I am delighted to welcome you to what will clearly be an exciting, meaningful and blessed journey in the lives of your children. We believe there can be no higher calling than to deliver an outstanding education for your child and we have an excellent faculty and staff who are committed to that very purpose.
The exposure that we provide, the knowledge that we impart and the curriculum that we focus on prepares young minds to develop an in-depth understanding of fundamental skills in the arts and sciences, current world events, intercultural dialogue and fluency in the new technologies, thereby preparing students for the global challenges of the present and the future.
We value and treasure the uniqueness each child brings to the classroom. The very diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles of our student community makes Pathways an ideal setting for positive and healthy learning. The richness of our academic programs encourages students to connect separate elements of knowledge to form a coherent perspective of the whole, thus producing insightful, creative and analytical thinkers.
As we embark on this amazing and enriching journey, I am confident we will succeed in challenging our students to become engaged citizens of the 21st Century who possess not only the knowledge for critical thinking but also the motivation for keeping their minds actively engaged in learning for the rest of their lives.
We encourage you to partner with us and support our endeavors so as to have a fruitful and lasting impact on the lives of our younger generation. Together we can ensure they have a more informed understanding not only of themselves but also of the world in which they live.
Let us collaboratively ignite the dreams, hopes and aspirations of the chosen generation at Pathways School Gurgaon.
Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj
School Director
Dear Parents,
Greetings from Pathways School Gurgaon!
I am delighted to welcome you to the new academic year 2023-24. I would like to express my immense gratitude and appreciation for your support in making the year gone by a resounding success.
We closed the year with the remarkable Festival of HOPE, a groundbreaking event in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB). PSG was chosen and had the privilege of hosting the festival, bringing together students and school heads from 38 schools across India. The festival ignited young minds, inspired dialogue, and fostered meaningful connections. We were honored by the presence of esteemed guests, including Haryana Education Minister Mr Kanwar Pal Gurjar and IB Director General Mr Olli-Pekka Heinonen.
The success of the Festival and the signing of an MoU between Haryana School Education Board (BSEH) and IB at PSG, have set the stage for our chosen theme for this year: "Hope and Harmony."
As we embark on this new academic year, our commitment to providing an excellent and exceptional education remains unwavering. Our faculty is back at school and our professional development workshops are in full swing. We are excited to welcome new team members who bring valuable expertise to our school community.
I would like to share a few important updates with you.
- The school timing has been adjusted by 10 minutes, with classes now starting at 8 am and concluding at 3.20 pm.
- Over the Summer break the approach to school from the Golf course extension road has been spruced up, it will result in smoother travel experience to school. For those of you currently not availing the school transport, I urge you all to kindly consider opting for the school transport to lower congestion on the access roads.
- Additionally, we are transitioning to a new ERP software called Toddle, which will gradually replace Wizemen. We will provide sufficient notice and support during this transition to ensure a smooth experience for all.
Please note the grade wise school reopening dates:
- 18 July 2023: Grades PYP 3 to DP2/CP2
- 19 July 2023: Grades PYP 1 and PYP 2
- 20 July 2023: Grades Nursery and Kindergarten
- 21 July 2023: Grades Pre-Nursery
At Pathways School Gurgaon, we are dedicated to creating an enriching and inclusive school environment. Our shared core values of compassion, commitment and responsibility, self-regulated learners, collaboration and partnerships form the foundation of our educational philosophy. Discipline, punctuality, personal grooming, school attendance, commitment, and mutual respect are emphasized as essential elements of our school community.
Together, let us create a nurturing environment where our students can thrive academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. We eagerly await the return of our students for an exciting year filled with adventure, growth, and achievement.
You will receive communication from the respective Principal’s offices with more details pertaining to school programmes.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
with best regards,
Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj
School Director
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Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Narang
( From 2009 to 2014 )
Off Gurugram Faridabad Road, Gurugram – 122003
school.psg@pathways.in
+91 124 4872000
