Principal & Head of School – Podar ORT International School, Worli

As we prepare our students for an ever-evolving world, our approach to education must continuously adapt. For years, the phrase “21st-century skills” served as a guidepost for modern learning. Today, as technology advances at an unprecedented pace, that concept alone is no longer enough.
At our school, we are committed to preparing students for a future where digital infrastructure is foundational, artificial intelligence is an everyday partner, and human potential remains the ultimate guiding force.

Our IB curriculum and community foster a triad of essential, future-ready capabilities:

  • Digital Competency: Building a deep, foundational understanding of digital systems, online safety, data responsibility, and technical fluency.
  • AI Fluency: Learning to collaborate responsibly with AI tools—using them to solve complex problems, streamline tasks, and expand creative thinking, while remaining critical and discerning evaluators.
  • Human-Centric Capabilities: Nurturing the uniquely human qualities that technology cannot replicate—empathy, ethical leadership, creative direction, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding.

We do not view technology as a replacement for human effort, nor do we shield our students from the digital reality they will inherit. Instead, we empower them with the capabilities, character, and vision needed to lead in an automated world.
Anchored in digital competency, augmented by AI, and elevated by human wisdom, our students evolve into caring, compassionate, and responsible global citizens.
We invite you to explore our website and discover how our faculty and programs bring this vision to life every day.
Warmly,

Dr Sreelaxmi Murthy Madhusudan

Head of School
Podar ORT International School, Worli