Woodford International School, Vadodara: a K–12 school in Vasna with the Cambridge curriculum and Finnish pedagogy
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Admissions Open2027–28
Grades 1–5 | Cambridge Curriculum
A K–12 school in Vasna, Vadodara, with only 20 children per class.
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Inspired by Finland · Designed for India
Less pressure. More learning.
Finnish pedagogy | Cambridge curriculum
Children learn through play, inquiry and real-world projects, with time to think and room to grow.
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A Woodford day
A school day unlike any other.
20 per class | Subject specialists
Long focused blocks, movement after every lesson, and a project every day that connects 2–3 subjects.
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More than academics
A world of possibilities.
Coding · AI · Robotics · Arts · Swimming
Signature programmes built into every child's week, with specialist teachers and real labs.
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Splash · Swim · Shine
Learn to swim, right on campus.
On-campus pool | Trained instructors
Every child builds water confidence and real swimming skills in small groups by ability, with a qualified lifeguard at every session.
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Gardens, sculpted architecture, the pool, classrooms and the play dome.
The rigour of a global curriculum. The calm of a Finnish classroom.
Finland's schools are known for happy, confident learners who score among the world's best — without long hours, heavy bags or exam pressure. At Woodford we pair that philosophy, developed with our Finnish partner HEI Schools, with the Cambridge curriculum, so children build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and science while staying curious about everything.
Read our philosophyLearning by inquiry
Children investigate real questions through projects, experiments and field work, instead of memorising answers.
Wellbeing first
Play, movement and outdoor time are built into every day. A child who feels safe and happy learns far more.
Growth, not ranking
Progress is tracked through monthly assessments and portfolios, shared at quarterly parent–teacher meetings, so each child is measured against their own best.
One real question. Two or three subjects. One project.
In real life, problems don't arrive one subject at a time, so at Woodford learning doesn't either. Every term, children work on projects that bring 2–3 subjects together around a real question. They learn the skills of each subject, then use them together to create, build and present something real.
Our school garden
Children grow vegetables on campus: they study how plants grow, measure and graph their growth every week, and keep a garden journal.
Market day
Children run a class market: they price products, handle money and give change, write signs and adverts, and pitch to visitors.
Save every drop
Children learn the water cycle, measure how much water their family uses, and design a campaign to help their homes save water.
My Vadodara
Children explore their city's history and neighbourhoods, draw maps to scale, and build a model of a street they know.
Example projects for Grades 1–5. Each project ends with children presenting their work to parents and classmates.
A school day unlike any other school.
Most schools run back-to-back periods, a different subject every 35–40 minutes, all day at a desk. Woodford's day is designed around how children actually learn: longer focused blocks, each followed by time to move, with a project every day and a moment to reflect before home time.
- Morning circle
No rushed assembly: children greet each other, hear the day's plan and settle in. - Language block
UK-based phonics, reading and writing while minds are fresh. - Outdoor break
Fresh air, free play and a healthy snack. - Mathematics
Hands-on materials, games and problem-solving. - Project time
Every day: the term's project, connecting 2–3 subjects. - Lunch & play
Eating together, then time to run around. - Farming, making or the AI & Robotics Lab
On rotation: farming, creative arts, AI & robotics, entrepreneurship. - Passion projects
Every day: each child follows their own interest. - Music, sport or swimming
Music, PE or the pool. - Reflection & home time
What did we learn? What are we curious about tomorrow?
Time to go deep, instead of a new subject every 35 minutes.
Each learning block is followed by a break, play or time outdoors.
Every child follows their own interest, every single day.
Children leave knowing what they learnt, not just what they did.
Two teachers in Grade 1, then a subject specialist for every subject.
Daily reading and short tasks, so evenings stay for family and play.
Future skills, woven into the curriculum.
Not after-school extras. Every Woodford child gets hands-on time with technology, the arts and the natural world, as part of the timetable.
Coding & AI
Logical thinking through block coding and robotics, growing into real programming and a child-safe introduction to how AI works.
AR / VR learning
Walk through the solar system or inside a human cell. Immersive lessons that make hard ideas visible.
Maker lab & 3D printing
Design it, build it, test it, fix it. Children turn their ideas into real objects and learn that mistakes are part of making.
Agri-tech & hydroponics
Growing food with and without soil, measuring, recording and harvesting — science and sustainability, hands in the dirt.
Theatre & performing arts
Voice, movement and storytelling on stage, building the confidence to speak up and the empathy to listen.
Folk & textile arts
Gujarat's living crafts — block printing, weaving and folk art — taught with care for the hands, history and people behind them.
The greenest campus in Vadodara — right in the heart of the city.
Most good schools sit on the edge of town. Woodford is in Vasna, minutes from home for families across west Vadodara, so children spend their mornings learning, not travelling.
On-campus pool with the Aqua Cubs programme, led by an expert coach.
Trees, lawns and growing beds for learning outdoors every day.
Maker, technology and science spaces designed for hands-on work.
Toddler's Block is next door, so siblings share one drop-off and one community.
K to 12: from the first day of preschool to Grade 12, on one campus.
Less pressure. More childhood.
Toddler's Block is our Finnish-inspired preschool, where the Woodford journey begins. Children move up to Grade 1 on the campus they already call home.
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Woodford Primary
Strong foundations, signature programmes and a world language from Grade 3.
Middle & senior years
CBSE and Cambridge pathways, deeper subjects and university guidance. Grades 6–12 open in 2028–29.
Come and see a Woodford morning for yourself.
Admissions are open for Grades 1–5 (Cambridge) for the 2027–28 academic year, and Grades 6–12 (CBSE or Cambridge) open in 2028–29. Seats are limited to 20 per class.
- Send an enquiryFill in the form, or call or WhatsApp us.
- Visit the campusMeet our team, see classrooms in action and ask anything.
- Child interactionA relaxed, playful meeting — not an entrance test.
- Confirm the seatComplete the admission form and documents.
Childhood is not a race. Our job is to help every child fall in love with learning — and keep that love for life.
The Woodford belief · Led by Head of School Shaily Shah · Meet our founders
Admissions FAQs
Where is Woodford International School?
Our campus is at 124, Opp. Shiv Farm Party Plot, Saiyed Vasna, Vadodara 390007, in the heart of west Vadodara and a short drive from Sevasi, Bhayli, New Alkapuri and Gotri. School buses cover all prominent areas of Vadodara.
Which grades are open for admission in 2027–28?
Admissions are open for Grades 1 to 5 for the 2027–28 academic year. Grades 6 to 12 open in 2028–29.
Which board does Woodford follow?
The Cambridge curriculum for Grades 1 to 5, and a choice of CBSE or Cambridge pathways for Grades 6 to 12, all taught with Finnish pedagogy developed with our partner HEI Schools, Finland.
What is the class size?
A maximum of 20 children per class. Grade 1 has two teachers in every class; from Grade 2, each subject is taught by a subject specialist rather than one teacher teaching everything. Progress is tracked through monthly assessments, and parent–teacher meetings are held every quarter.
What is the age for Grade 1 admission?
A child should have completed 6 years of age as on 1 June of the admission year, as per Gujarat state norms.
What are the school timings?
The school day runs from 8:30 am to about 3:00 pm. Instead of back-to-back short periods, it has longer focused learning blocks, each followed by movement or outdoor time, daily project time, signature programmes and a reflection before home time.
What is project-based learning at Woodford?
Every term, children work on real projects that combine 2–3 subjects, such as a school garden project that brings together science, mathematics and English. They learn each subject's skills and use them together to create and present something real.
What makes Woodford different from other schools in Vadodara?
Woodford combines the Cambridge curriculum with Finnish pedagogy from HEI Schools, Finland: a maximum of 20 children per class, subject specialists from Grade 2, projects that connect 2–3 subjects at once, play, daily outdoor time and no ranking, combined with strong academics and programmes in coding, AI, robotics, maker lab, arts, theatre and swimming, all on one green campus.
How do I apply?
Fill in the enquiry form on this page, or call or WhatsApp +91 99986 39600, to book a campus visit. After the visit and a relaxed interaction with your child, we share the admission form and fee details.