Celebrating children is one of our core values. This propels us to connect with children from schools across the world. The school has a vibrant exchange programme both at the level of students and teachers.

Under the prestigious banner of AFS, we have had our children go as exchange students to the US, Egypt, Italy and Japan.

Thanks to our partnership with Greijdanus Schools, Netherlands, we send our students to the Netherlands. Anita Methodist also hosts students and teachers from the Netherlands. This partnership has kept us a technologically advanced school apart from advancements in other areas. Please read below some of the testimonials. 

TEACHER EXCHANGE

Testimonials

Mrs Lily Priya William

It was an honour not only to represent our school but also our country. We had presentations on India and the Aid Project. We visited different departments during our stay of two weeks at school. We engaged in discussions on areas of mutual interest like Administration, Christian Identity, Mentorship, Religious Studies, Academics and Care Department. We were impressed by the dedication of teachers who facilitate the children to think and explore. They also inculcate ownership of learning in students consciously.

‘Night of Significance’ was a special night when children of Greijdanus spent the whole night in school to raise money to support the underprivileged children in Anita Methodist school. I’m sure this will bring a difference in the lives of a hundred children who will be benefitted through the Care Project.

I will ever cherish the stay with the host families (Mr Martin Jan De Jong and Mr Yohan). I felt at home as they saw that I was comfortable during the stay. The stay in Hannie’s place was also a memorable one.

We really enjoyed our first experience of snow and learnt to cook some Dutch food. We visited many places including Amsterdam. We had an experience of going through the canal in a boat and marvelled at the architecture of the buildings. We attended a church service at Hattem where we had a warm and special prayer for Anita Methodist School.

After my visit to the Netherlands, I feel responsible to contribute more intensively to the progress of the school. It was a life-changing experience and an exposure to a different educational system. As Psalm 126:3 says, ‘The Lord has done great things for us, whereof we are glad’.”

Mr Bram Verhoeff

I’ve been in India, yes, at the Anita Methodist school in Chennai, twice, in 2015 and this year, 2017. During the years our schools have known each other, I have organised student exchanges and teachers’ meetings; due to my experiences with the students, teachers and management from the Anita Methodist, I have developed a deep liking and appreciation for all of them. We have learned a lot from each other! I have got 38 years’ worth of experience teaching in Canada and the Netherlands at all levels, and thrive in an atmosphere of trust, creativity and challenge. God has given us, His children, many beautiful opportunities to connect our schools and children internationally. He gave us eyes to see, lips that we will tell: How great is God Almighty, who made all things well!

Mrs Mary Shalini

Have you ever wondered what it is to take a break from your monotonous life and doing something that you love in a foreign land? That was what Anita Methodist gifted me this new year. As Romans 8:28 says, ‘And we know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose’. Truly God worked something good for me as I am called according to His purpose to serve in this school.

The Night for India as they call it was truly a night of significance. The kids from Greijdanus came forward to help us raise money for the students of Anita Methodist. We were taken care of by our exchange students. It was a great pleasure to stay with my host family. Yes, the Dutch are definitely warm people living in a cold land.

I had many opportunities to observe the teaching methods practised there. The streaming of students amazed me. Here the students were grouped into three different streams based on their IQ level. Students have more hands-on experience in the different well-equipped laboratories. More than 100 well-trained staff, most of them part-time teachers facilitate the children to excel in their learning.

Cubic Miles is a student collaborative project, which we have been engaging in for the past year with Greijdanus. As a part of this project, the students of Anita Methodistand Greijdanus learn about the various aspects of one Cubic mile space around their schools and exchange their learnings.”

Mr Gert Jan Niewold

Since 1978, I have worked for the Greijdanus High School. In 2009, I became the Principal. Right now, I’m in daily charge of the entire school – students 12-18 years old are being taught at every possible level that can be offered in Dutch education.

I have been to India in 2017 and was very impressed by many things I observed at the Anita Methodist School. I particularly was impressed by the great measure of dedication of the staff, the qualities of the management and the eagerness of the students to learn. I was overwhelmed by the impact of internationalization on the school as I saw it firsthand – the Care project and what the school contributes towards this. I was also moved by the Indian culture and quality of education at the Anita Methodist. I learned a lot from the alumni, the Principal and the other staff members. Because of my positive experience, I am determined to continue the cooperation and other ties between my school and the Anita Methodist.

Ms Susan Grace

Psalm 113:7, 8 says, “He raises the poor from the dust and seats them with princes”. In that way, I’m blessed and privileged to visit a country miles away, a land I never dreamt of stepping into. Truly God has placed me among princes. It was a great learning experience, an eye-opener to my way of thinking and reasoning. I was impressed by the social behaviour of people in the Netherlands. When they meet each other, they greet warmly, even strangers with a happy smile. Everybody obeys the traffic rules and shares the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the city. They are conscious of their food habits and lead healthy lifestyles. The most exciting thing in the Netherlands is its climate. They get snowfall, rain, mist, fog and sun all in a day. They are blessed with beautiful nature and bountiful resources.

This trip has impacted my life in many ways. I’ve learnt to plan my work and manage time more efficiently. I’m inspired to teach my subject in a more engaging manner keeping in mind, the importance of activities in the classroom to develop thinking and reasoning skills. I have also become more conscious of the type of food that we need to choose for a healthy lifestyle. I am amazed to see that they love themselves and that made me realize that I have to spend more time for myself and rework my hobbies. Anita Methodist School has always believed in discovering innate potentials and grooming them. This school has also identified my potential and trusted me with great responsibility. I hope at Anita Methodist School, I will put to use the learning I gained from Greijdanus School and share in the responsibility of child-centered education. I thank the Lord and the management for this great opportunity which I will cherish all my life.

Mr Klaas Arkema

I had the privilege of visiting Anita Methodist in January 2015. For me, it was a life-changing experience. To see and experience how Christ-loving people are working with huge numbers of students in their classrooms, trying to give each student the attention that is needed…. Wow! What a tough job. But also very rewarding. I loved to see how the teachers were proud of the results of their hard work by seeing what their students had achieved.

I also was overwhelmed by the hospitality of our Indian colleagues. I was hosted by a colleague and her husband took me all over Chennai, doing some shopping. That was an awesome experience!

I would like to see teachers of the Greijdanus High school of Zwolle (Holland)and the ones from Chennai continue to work together in projects with their students. So we can learn and grow together, not only in knowledge but also in faith and Trust in our great God.

Martin Jan de Jong (CEO Greijdanus)

Greijdanus is a Reformed Secondary School based in four cities in the eastern part of The Netherlands (http://www.greijdanus.nl/Algemeen/English). Greijdanus works value-based. Amongst others, these are: following Christ, togetherness, distinctiveness and serving. This we do in the school, around the school and from an international perspective. At Anita Methodist School in Chennai, we found an extraordinary partner for student exchange, cooperation in education, and the exchange of professionals and a support project. Over the last four years, the exchange program changed the lives of hundreds of family members, students, and professionals and the way education is organized in a substantial and positive way. Greijdanus feels blessed to have an exchange partner such as Anita Methodist School, and loves to let the relationship flourish even more and be a blessing to much more people in the future.

STUDENT EXCHANGE

Greijdanus – Anita Methodist Student Exchange

Since 2013, Anita Methodistand Greijdanus, a school in The Netherlands, have conducted an exchange programme in which a minimum of 4 students are selected from each school to study in the school and stay with families in the other country for 3 weeks.

Students in 2013

  • Aravind Ravindran
  • Caleb Sundaram Andrews
  • Dheeraj Samuel Gnanaraj Selvin Prabhu
  • Selwyn Joshua Manoharan

Students in 2014

  • Joshua
  • Ruth Getsie
  • Abisha Gracelin Paul
  • Jonathan Jebuz Ben

Students in 2015

  • Akilan Judah
  • Santhosh Kumar
  • Sarah Dawn Jebalance
  • Tephilla Beatrice

Students in 2016

  • Esther
  • Immanuel
  • Erlinda Scarlet
  • Shelton Samuel

Students in 2017

  • Athsha Twinkle Valentina
  • Jonah Solomon Raj
  • Immanuel Giftson
  • Tabithal

Students in 2018

  • Raju Yerraguntla Babu
  • Rebecca. A
  • Blessy Merciline
  • Sam Daniel John. J

Students in 2019

  • Sneha Jillian
  • Aswin Lewis
  • Sherman D Joseph
  • Raghini Devi

AFS INTERCULUTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides international and intercultural learning and education through diverse exchange programs among the youth of 53 different countries from all over the world. It provides students with an opportunity to not only stay and study abroad but also to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to become global citizens, address global issues and help create a more just and peaceful world.

Anita Methodist has partnered with AFS since 2013 to send our students to spend a year in various parts of the world. The school conducts a preliminary selection of students, after which the students go through a rigorous selection process by AFS which includes a statement of purpose, a written test and an interview. The students who complete the exchange program return with fresh eyes through which they see the world and a new found love for their school and country.

1st Batch : 2013- 2014

  • Anugraha George – USA
  • Joel Solomon Raj A – USA

2nd Batch : 2014 -2015

  • Akshara Sharon Bansod – USA
  • S. Sam Sunil – Italy

3rd  Batch : 2015- 2016

  • Sheren Sheriff – USA
  • Amos Barnabas – USA

4th  Batch : 2017- 2018

  • Grace Shalom – USA
  • Shahbaz Ali Khan – USA
  • Jonathan – USA

5th  Batch : 2018- 2019

  • Jamima Jamesraj – USA
  • Mohan Raj – USA

  1. Flag the fruits (Pre Primary)
  2. Seasons across the seas (Std I – III)
  3. Folk dances folks(StdD III& IV)
  4. A yen for a dollar(Std V & VI)
  5. Cubic miles(Std VII)
  6. In the book or the Jungle(Std VIII & IX)
  7. The story of short stories(Std X & XI)

We hope the accreditation will prepare our pupils with skills for life and work in a global economy. It also opens the eyes of the students to new opportunities and helps them to become successful in their society. It gives our school a fresh and attractive identity to make ourselves globally conscious