Kalorex Group

Revolutionizing the Future of Education: Innovative Practices of the Kalorex Group

“The true end of education is not only to make the young learn, but to make them love learning, not only to make them industrious, but to make them love industry, not only to make them virtuous, but to make them love virtue, not only to make them just but to make them hunger and thirst after justice.”

The future of education in India is poised for significant transformation with the increasing adoption of technology and digital platforms. Online learning has become more prevalent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is likely to continue to grow in popularity. Moreover, emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and block chain teachnology have the potential to revolutionize the way education is delivered, making it more personalized and accessible to learners. Additionally, the focus on vocational and skill-based training is expected to increase, as the demand for jobready graduates in the market continues to rise. In summary, the future of education in India looks bright, focusing on technology, innovation, and practical training.

In this context, our editorial team had an interesting and joyful virtual session with the leadership team of the Kalorex Group. The management of the company and the MD & CEO, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, shared numerous lesser-known facts about the company and also shed some light on her overall entrepreneurial journey so far. Her passion and dedication to the Education industry highly inspired us and made us feature her on the cover of this exclusive volume. We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will add some extra value to the lives of our global readership panel and surely encourage the budding leaders out there to break the barriers and chase their dreams.

Company Preface

Giving a detailed introduction of the company, Dr. Manjula quips, “There have been myriad institutions that have come up catering to various needs of students. The Calorx Public Schools set up in Ahmedabad, Mundra, and Bharuch cater to the mic needs of all economic groups of students and run under the CBSE boards. The Calorx Olive International School is a full-spectrum IB school under Kalorex management. The Kalorex Pre-Schools are also expanding and have developed a unique and innovative curriculum based on an amalgamation of students’ learning styles and needs which makes learning easy and fun.”

The Kalorex Group has added two new projects to its management portfolio, namely the Delhi Public School Mehsana (CBSE) and Saurabh English School (9-12 State Board) in Ahmedabad. In addition to these projects, the group has also introduced the Yali Animation series and eKal Academy as its latest product offerings. Furthermore, Altus Consultancy and Services provide educational management services under all aspects of school operations, including academic and operational aspects.

According to the Group’s vision statement, they aim to world” The Kalorex Group strives to give its students a global experience within the local environment by implementing the latest pedagogies and strategies brought into the classroom by the teachers. The Group’s mission is to achieve excellence in K-12 education through a sound vision, innovation, and professionalism in all its endeavors.

The Kalorex Group’s objective is to ensure the holistic development of children and create national assets and global citizens with strong values of dedication, devotion, and compassion. The Group has always been committed to providing quality education to all stakeholders and follows this philosophy in all its projects, regardless of their location or board of education. The Group understands that stakeholder satisfaction is guaranteed when quality is offered, and for K-12 schools, the students are the ‘customers’ for around 15 years. Therefore, their their satisfaction is prioritized above all else.

Backed By Tech

Sharing the importance of technology in the arena of Education, the visionary leader affirms, “The use of technology has always been one of the major USPs of Kalorex. Teachers demonstrate an understanding of emerging classroom technologies through continuous training that encompass knowledge, attitudes, and skills of digital-age work and learning, leading to the development of 21st-century attributes. The teachers implement curriculum methods and strategies that use technology to maximize student learning using Blended and Flipped class strategies in both synchronous and asynchronous modes.

The age of mobile learning and cloud computing is the need of the hour.. AI, VR, ML, and tech-based future skills are being incorporated within the curriculum of middle school students for them to get immersive exposure to be able to make informed choices in the future. Technological innovations are influencing the way students learn and we are doing our bit to keep abreast with the advancing demands of students learning, evaluations, and assessments.

Moreover, teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies using the ERPs even to communicate with students and parents. The mobile apps enable the parents to know the learning outcomes whenever they require.”

The Leader Behind The Brand

Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff was driven by a passion to make a difference and accomplish something significant in life from an early age. She knew that she wanted to contribute to the field of education since childhood. She recognized that expanding access to education to more and more students was a noble cause for which she was better suited. This realization occurred when she almost missed out on the opportunity to pursue education, despite coming from an affluent royal family. The patriarchal attitude towards girls’ education and the preference for sending boys for higher studies and marrying girls at a young age made her realize how many underprivileged children would be deprived of this opportunity.

Although Dr. Shroff managed to persuade her family to allow her to pursue higher studies, she aimed to open schools for all groups of students and create educational opportunities for all sections of society. With this vision, Dr. Shroff laid the foundation of the Kalorex Group in 1995 and opened her first school, Delhi Public School, in 1996 in Ahmedabad under the aegis of the DPS Society. This school continues to be the flagship school of the Kalorex Group and the most sought-after school by students across the city.

Dr. Shroff recognizes that visionary leadership is required to understand the demands of the future and the conviction to offer a variety of programs today to bring about change. As India progresses in every sphere, the coming years will see students spoiled for choices for their careers. She views herself as a participative leader who leads by example.

Edge In The Realm

“We have always been pioneers in implementing educational advancements in our schools. Be it implementing ICT in the classroom through wall projectors and laptops for students with pre-loaded content and curriculum more than a decade ago, we have evolved in our educational practices with changing times. Irrespective of the Boards that schools follow, we have made our own Kalorex Taxonomy which caters to all aspects of students learning and enables educators to know their students historically and holistically too. We allow for differentiated learning strategies to cater to all types of learners. Academic Excellence thus forms an integral Core Value of the organization.”-Dr.

Manjula Pooja Shroff.

The Kalorex Group has been at the forefront of the education sector for several years, bringing about significant changes in the way teaching-learning practices have evolved. The Group has been instrumental in training teachers to use the latest and internationally recognized methods, such as Blended and Flipped classes, resulting in more engaging and interesting lessons for students.

To help teachers improve their classroom practices, Kalorex offers various opportunities such as workshops and inhouse as well as national and international training. The learnings from these opportunities are shared within the team, and new ideas are incorporated into lesson plans to be used in classrooms. The Group encourages teachers to bring their creativity into the classroom and not be bound by restrictions on teaching methods. However, each teacher is responsible for nurturing students in a manner that instills sensitivity to national and international issues, the environment, and their role as global citizens.

Milestones To Boast Of

• CPS Ghatlodia - Ahmedabad received the “Best Secondary School Award” in Drona by Shree Jitu Vaghani, Education Minister Govt of Gujarat on 29th April 2022 in Ahmedabad

• Kalorex Group was declared the APAC 4th Global Education and Skills Awards winner as a leading innovator in school education in New Delhi.

• Kalorex Group was conferred with the recognition of Innovative K-12 Education at the ELETS 24th World Education Summit, held at Hyderabad, on the 27th of July 2022

• Kalorex group was awarded “Outstanding Group School in Innovative Teaching and learning Practices” at the Ardorcomm Education Summit Awards 2022, at Ahmedabad on 14th Oct 2022.

• Dr. MPS was Presented with the Times Women ICON 2022 at TOI Heritage Building, Mumbai on the 8th Oct 2022

• DPS Bopal was Awarded the “Teaching – Learning Efficiency & Quality Leadership Award” at India’s Top Prestigious School Jury Award 2022, powered by Education Today, at the New Delhi on 11th Oct 2022

• DPS Bopal was among India’s Top 20 Co-ed Schools. 2022-23 by Education World at the Education World India School Rankings 2022-23, Award Event at the New Delhi on the 11th Oct 2022

Parting Words

Before signing off, the visionary shared a few words of wisdom for the young brains out there by quoting, “I always advise young entrepreneurs to keep going and not to give up. You’ve chosen your passion and stick with it. It will be a path full of ups and downs. The thrill of rising after any slump will be indescribable. Wishing all budding entrepreneurs the best of luck.”