Future-Ready from School: How Internships Are Redefining Private Education at VIS
Jun 27, 2025
At VIS, private school education goes beyond academics. Explore how internships and project-based learning prepare students for real life.
Future-Ready from School: How Internships Are Redefining Private Education at VIS
At Venkateshwar International School (VIS), Sector 10 Dwarka education isn’t just about scoring marks—it’s about building meaning, purpose, and readiness for life. That philosophy comes to life through VISion X: Xposure. Xperience. Xtrapowerment.
VISion X is VIS’s flagship summer internship initiative for Classes XI and XII, designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world exploration. It introduces students to professional settings, allows them to engage deeply in career fields of their interest, and empowers them with the mindset and confidence to lead in the future.
More than a program, VISion X is a vision—a commitment to making students future-ready today.
Education nowadays is not merely about textbooks and tests. Education is about being prepared for life. And preparation is not for someday down the line, but today, when they are yet in school. Progressive private schools stand apart just here, extending beyond classroom education to give students practical exposure to real life. One beaming example of the transformation is the Venkateshwar International School, Sector 10 Dwarka (VIS), a trendsetter in project-based learning schools, which came out with a Summer Internship Program for its senior students recently. And what came out was a highly efficient bridge between education and living.
At Venkateshwar International School, we’ve always believed that meaningful education must prepare students for life, not just for exams.
That belief has now taken the form of a transformative program called VISion X – Xposure, Xperience, Xtrapowerment.
What is VISion X?
VISion X is not just an internship program. It’s a bold educational philosophy that brings learning to life. Designed for students of Classes XI and XII, VISion X is a school-led initiative that exposes students to real-world environments, allows them to experience different career fields firsthand, and empowers them with the skills needed for life beyond school.
The three Xs—Xposure, Xperience, and Xtrapowerment—perfectly capture the program’s intent:
- Xposure: Introducing students to the professional world early.
- Xperience: Giving them opportunities to actively participate, not just observe.
- Xtrapowerment: Equipping them with the confidence, awareness, and clarity that transforms learners into future leaders.
This is where VIS stands apart, not just as one of the top project-based learning schools, but as a pioneer in meaningful, future-forward education.
Why Internships are Important in School
Internships were once something you did during college. But the world is not the same anymore. Teenagers are building apps, businesses, and causes. Why not start early, then? Those schools that understand this transition perfectly well are introducing their students to the external world at a much quicker pace.
Through VISion X, students:
- Identify career interests before choosing college streams
- Build confidence and professionalism
- Gain work-related competencies, including time management, collaboration, and communication
- Understand how classroom learning applies to the real world
For most students, these experiences represent a turning point—they find what they're passionate about, what they're not passionate about, and where they want to be.
VIS: Turning Classrooms Into Launchpads
Venkateshwar International School, already a synonym for excellence in education, took a bold step towards preparing its students for the future. This summer, VIS introduced its Internship Program for Class XI and XII students. Over 130 students participated.
That number says it all: students are keen and ready to step out of their comfort zone—and VIS is offering the platform for its students. Students were interning in a very large array of fields—psychology, media & public relations, accountancy, biology, law, art & design, and community service, just to name a few.
VIS worked with some of the renowned organizations of the world, including Fortis Hospital, Edu TV, Money Tree Partners, and many others, to achieve this. What was distinctive was the degree to which the internships were customized to each student’s interest and stream of studies. This was not a case of a generic fit. This was nicely customized, which you would expect from a school that takes private teaching seriously.
Learn by Doing: Why Project-Based Learning Works
More and more private schools are departing from rote memorization to what is termed project-based learning. Why? Because one learns and remembers better by doing it. VIS subscribed to the method wholeheartedly. Its internship program is a testament to its way of learning—students are not passive learners only; they are thinkers, doers, and producers.
In a world where soft skills often literally add up to the value of degrees, programs like VISion X become the foundation of what gives students the edge in life:
- Students learn to work in a team
- They speak with professionals
- They problem-solve on their feet
- They acquire a work ethic
Those are not things you can learn through a book. They're experienced.
Mentorship: The X-Factor of Growth
Another unique facet of the VIS Internship Program is mentoring. Students are not passive observers but learners who have guides. By having professionals to guide them, they can ask better questions, learn from criticism, and grow more confident. They can also learn to appreciate other people's opinions and be more empathetic—skills that are priceless in any profession.
The Role of Private Schools in Today's Economy
The line between industry and education is fading. Employers these days are not just looking at degrees but also at attitude, exposure, and skill. That’s why we must look beyond classroom achievements for private schools. We must open more doors beyond the classroom. Such schools understand their obligation. By including real-life experiences in their coursework, they are developing not merely board exam-prepped but life-prepped students.
With VISion X, VIS is showing how private education can seamlessly integrate academic learning with hands-on professional experience—preparing students not just for exams, but for life.
Certificates, Yes. But the True Reward is Growth
They were awarded certificates at the culmination of the program. But what was more significant was that they took away stories, learnings, and a sense of direction. Many of them discovered new interests. A few of them came to a decision about changing their career direction. That’s the value of early exposure—giving students time and breathing room to decide before committing to something major.
Dr. Manisha Sharma, principal of VIS, sums it up best herself:
"It is imperative that education prepare students not only for examinations but also for the real world. This internship program enables our students to explore their interests, build skills, and make more informed choices about their futures. We believe that such early exposure to professional environments fosters confidence, adaptability, and a stronger sense of purpose, qualities that are essential for success in any field."
The Broader Perspective: Overall Development
This program, at its core, is not about jobs or careers at all—it’s about personal development and awareness. It’s about enabling young people to find out what they are passionate about, where they excel, and what they wish to bring to the world. That is precisely what 21st century project-based learning schools like VIS aim for. They are redefining what it means to be well-educated in the 21st century.
Conclusion
If you're a parent, ask yourself: Is my child's school preparing them for real life or the next test? If you're a teacher, ask yourself: Do we teach students to memorize answers or to ask the right questions?
At Venkateshwar International School, the answer lies in VISion X—an initiative that doesn’t wait for the future but builds it now. Through Xposure, Xperience, and Xtrapowerment, we’re nurturing a generation that is ready to lead, to contribute, and to thrive.