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Our Campus

ACADEMIC FACILITIES

  • Resource-Rich Classrooms from Early Years to Grade 12
  • Library & Research Centre
  • Digital Learning & IT Centre
  • Equipped Science Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology)

WELFARE & DINING FACILITIES

  • Counselling & Student Support Centre
  • Health Clinic
  • Hygienic Washrooms & Shower Facilities
  • Kitchen & Indoor–Outdoor Dining Halls

OPERATIONS FACILITIES

  • Administrative Office
  • Staff Room
  • Reception
  • Safety & Security Room
  • Parking & Transport Fleet Area

CO-CURRICULAR FACILITIES

  • Performing Arts Studio (Music, Dance, Drama, and more)
  • Visual Arts Studio (Drawing, Painting, Craft, and more)
  • Indoor Auditorium
  • Outdoor Amphitheatre
  • Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
  • Early Years Swimming Pool
  • Indoor Sports Arena
  • Basketball Court
  • Football Field
  • Early Years Play Area & Jungle Gym
  • Outdoor Green & Recreational Spaces
  • Conference Room

A Holistic Mosaic

Our Community

Global Faculty

Representing 5+ nationalities, the faculty integrates international pedagogical standards and diverse cultural insights. This ensures that students are exposed to a variety of perspectives, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and global awareness from an early age.

International Student Body

Representing 5+ nationalities, the school is permeated with a rich blend of diversity. This multicultural ecosystem enables students to build a global perspective naturally, preparing them to collaborate and lead in a borderless society.

Parents as Partners

Education is a shared journey between the school, the student, and the family. Parents are essential partners in our mission. The school conducts (1) orientations to ensure transmission of information, (2) active feedback to enable continuous improvement, (3) parent-teacher meetings once a term to discuss holistic progress and collaboration between home and school, and (4) community-building through events and more.

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Our Founder

Ms. Shirin Charania
Shirin Charania Signature

Ms. Shirin Charania

At the heart of Rising Star International School is a singular vision: to create a sanctuary where every child is seen, heard, and nurtured through a holistic approach to ensure academic, emotional, and spiritual growth.

As a mother of three, a professional, an entrepreneur, and a trained counsellor, I recognize that today's world demands more than rote knowledge. It requires resilience, emotional intelligence, and a firm moral compass. My background allows me to advocate for a school environment that is both structurally disciplined and emotionally supportive.

We are committed to building an institution in Angola that meets the highest international standards, ensuring that local and expatriate families no longer need to look abroad for educational excellence. We blend rigorous academics with mindfulness and nature-inspired learning, providing a safe, joyful space where students can discover their unique, divinely gifted potential. Our curriculum and ecosystem are designed for more than just learning, they are designed for living with purpose. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's future. Together, we are shaping more than just successful students, we are raising compassionate, empowered global citizens.

Board of Directors

Mr. Nazim Charania

A self-made visionary with over 30 years of leadership across Central and Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Charania founded Noble Group, one of the region’s largest private-sector conglomerates. His journey reflects resilience, dedication, and life-long learning. He has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year and the Medal of Peace and Development by the President of Angola for his transformative contributions to national growth.

Mr. Nazim Charania

Mr. Nazim Charania

Mr. Sandip Singh

Mr. Singh is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience across global conglomerates and financial institutions. He brings strong strategic expertise and a proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex initiatives in international markets. With an academic foundation from leading management institutes and extensive corporate experience, Mr. Singh contributes a disciplined and results-driven approach to the governance of the school.

Mr. Sandip Singh

Mr. Sandip Singh

Mr. Santosh Yadav

An accomplished IT leader with deep expertise in network infrastructure and cybersecurity, Mr. Yadav serves as the technological cornerstone of the school board. He is dedicated to ensuring the school’s digital ecosystem is robust, secure, and seamlessly aligned with global best practices in educational technology. He has a proven track record in managing mission-critical enterprise systems and plays a pivotal role in modernizing school operations.

Mr. Santosh Yadav

Mr. Santosh Yadav

Mr. Ammar Mohamad

A distinguished commercial leader with more than two decades of experience in the retail sector, Mr. Mohamad brings a wealth of expertise in procurement, business development, strategic planning, and more. His extensive professional background in managing large-scale commercial operations, fostering strong supplier partnerships, and multitudes of other aspects is a vital asset to the school's administrative and institutional goals. His leadership is defined by a commitment to operational efficiency and sustainable growth through ensuring the institution's vision of excellence is supported by robust organizational management and a forward-thinking approach to development.

Mr. Ammar Mohamad

Mr. Ammar Mohamad

Mr. Sudeep Mohanty

Mr. Mohanty brings extensive professional expertise across Africa’s most dynamic sectors, including consumer goods, manufacturing, and diverse large-scale institutional projects. He has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and operational effectiveness through strategic leadership and high-level corporate relations. At the school, Mr. Mohanty focuses on the long-term sustainability and efficiency of the school’s operations.

Mr. Sudeep Mohanty

Mr. Sudeep Mohanty

Founder
Director
Board of Directors
Head of School
Principal
Deputy Principal
Curriculum & Learning Coordinator
Early Years & Pre-Primary Coordinator
Primary Coordinator
Middle Coordinator
Secondary Coordinator
Senior Secondary Coordinator
Academic Staff
Teachers’ Assistants
Counselling & Student Support Coordinator
Co-Curricular Coordinator
Co-Curricular Staff
Marketing & Communications Manager
Admissions Coordinator
Human Resource Manager
Finance & Accounting Manager
Facilities & Operations Manager
Facilities & Operations Staff
Security Staff
Health Clinic Nurse
IT Support & Systems Manager