Shivani and Shriya were good friends in the first grade IB Program at St. Joseph School. Shivani was soft-spoken and thoughtful-a gentle presence who valued friendship deeply. Shriya was lively and talkative, always quick with a joke and full of energy.
When Shivani finished preschool, her mom, Madhura, considered enrolling her in the ICSE syllabus, which was well-known in India. After listening to teachers talk about the newly launched IB Program, she changed her mind. The program focused on creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Inspired by their explanation, Madhura chose IB for Shivani.