Roots International Schools & Colleges is part of Roots School System, founded in 1988 by Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq, Aizaz-e-Fazeelat, which is distinct in its academic standards and all-round development of students. RIS & Metropolitan College are labelled and founded by her son, Mr. Walid Mushtaq, who himself is a celebrated national education icon and decorated educational counsellor, to help scale education, learning and teaching methodologies as per aspiration of the 21st century child.
As we reach 35 years of academic excellence – one quarter of a century, Roots International Schools today remains synonymous with ‘academic excellence’, ‘student achievements’, ‘social entrepreneurship’, ‘opportunities’ and ‘exposure’ for students, parents, teachers and community. Students who study here are passionate about their subjects, qualifications and are dedicated to expanding their knowledge of the world around them. In the sphere of college education, Roots remains a place that dares to be a little different. It is our academic focus and personal attention to each and every student that makes us distinct
Since 1988 – History & Background
The institution was established in April 1988 at 74 Harley Street, Rawalpindi, by Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq (Aizaz-e-Fazeelat), a dedicated and committed teacher fired with enthusiasm and missionary spirit in the field of education. She took the challenge of introducing modern Methodology of Montessori System. In the formative years, she introduced the International Montessori Method of education. Roots is the pioneer institution in having introduced an exclusive Montessori in the twin cities of Rawalpindi & Islamabad in 1988 and brought about awareness regarding this mode of teaching in Pakistan
Celebrating diversity, creativity, vitality & excellence
RISC has gained recognition as an International educational institution recognized at National as well as International levels, commonly labelled as a school of achievement, excellence, excitement, opportunity and discovery. RISC is a model institution styled on the modern education system of International standards, specifically designed to meet the requirements of the child in his early, formative years by involving the three E’s Exposure, Expansion and Exploration. Roots today, is beyond education and schooling; it is changing the national education landscape through its award winning curriculum, beyond classroom teaching and learning initiatives, teacher training programs, qualifications, results, achievements, thus promoting ‘social change’ and ‘community re-engineering’. The foundations of our perspective at Roots are the ideals we have always stood for: diversity, creativity, vitality & excellence.
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