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Jan 13, 2016 | 7 : 00 PM to 8 : 15 PM
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What is the best time to send a child to school? Till when is a preschool better? Also how do i choo....
What is the best time to send a child to school? Till when is a preschool better? Also how do i choose a balanced option for my child when i am looking at concept understanding and not so much of competition as I learnt in a cbse school ?
Nitin
hi ravi!
Hii Nitin
Nitin
i personally feel that preschools are great for early learning years, in fact better than the formal school setup and children should start going to school only when they turn 5 or later, and that too schools which have a good, informal learning environment rather than 1 teacher and 40 students in a KG.
Ok
How do I select a pre-school?
Nitin
in case you are looking at boards other than CBSE, I would you to explore ICSE, IGCSE or IB
What should I look for while selecting a pre-school?
How does it differ when I select a school?
Nitin
For a preschool - look for
1. proximity from house 2. infrastructure for play in the preschool 3. teacher quality 4. parents feedback- who are sending their child to the preschool 5. feedback policy 6. safety
Nitin
schools would be largely same except that , proximity from home would become a little more than preschool, it could be say 25-30 min travel time
Nitin
education board would also play a role in school selection
Nitin
hope that helps
good evening sirmy son is 12 yrs old,studying in a cbse school....just wanted to know what board is....
good evening sirmy son is 12 yrs old,studying in a cbse school....just wanted to know what board is better for children....ib icse or cbse....we dont plan to send him abroad for studies but he has no interest in traditional subjects n streams. till 2 years back he was studying in an igcse board school..where i was very happy with his grown.but as suggested by everyone that cbse is better.. we shifted him . i now wish to take a sane decisin as its high time... cant change schools so frequently
Nitin
Hi Priyanka!
heloo sir
Nitin
could you elaborate on the shift to CBSE and the reason behind it?
Nitin
Was there any concern at the IGCSE?
actually I was suggested by veryone that if arham wants to study in india...give any competitive exams... CBSE is more helpful...I.B is helpful only if u want ur child to study abroad
so i shifted him
I STAY IN GURGAON.. IF YOU COULD SUGGEST A GOOD SCHOOL... ACCORDINGLY
Nitin
ok, so you are concerned about his performance in competitive exams post school. right?
YA...
Nitin
which grade is he right now in?
HES IN 6TH GRADE
Nitin
and which school?
PRESIDIUM
Nitin
ok
PREVIOUSLY HE WAS IN EXCELSIOR AMERICAN SCHOOL
Nitin
it's a fair concern that an IB/IGCSE board doesn't sync well with the Indian competitive exams.
BEFORE THAT IN MUMBAI..RUSTAMJI CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
OH
Nitin
ok
Nitin
Now comes the Indian boards. There are two options which have a good sync with all indian competitive exams. ICSE and CBSE
MY HUSBAND WANTS AN I.B. BOARD N I'M TOTALLY CONFUSED
OK
Nitin
Why does he want IB, I am sure he sees some advantage. what are those..
HE SAYS PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IS NECESSARY N IN C.B.S.E OVERALL PERSONALITY IS NOT GIVEN IMPORTANCE
Nitin
He's got his reasons then
Nitin
Between the two boards, IGCSE clearly focuses more on overall development than CBSE
OH...K....
Nitin
They have a time tested and proven curriculum for it whereas CBSE is struggling on that front
SIR IF YO CAN SUGGEST A GOOD SCHOOL... IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP
Nitin
Having said that, its also true that IB passouts find it tougher to crack Indian competitive exams
OH...
Nitin
Within Gurgaon, some of the balanced schools within CBSE and ICSE board are Heritage, Shreeram, Shiv Nadar
Nitin
These are good options apart from Scottish high which has both boards IGCSE and ICSE
BETWEEN THE TWO BOARDS...IS IGCSE BETTER??
Nitin
IGCSE board has its own strengths but you will definitely find it harder as a student to crack Indian competitive exams compared to ICSE or CBSE
OH...K....
Nitin
But the schools i have suggested are more balanced options from the current one
MY HUSBAND IS KEEN TO GET ADMISSION IN EXCELSIOR AGAIN... HIGH TIME I SHOULD DECIDE SIR...OH....K....ILL TRY ALL THE 3
Nitin
what are one or two things you would say are your top concerns for your child's school?
HIS OVERALL DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH ACADEMICS N A LIL BOOST IN HIS CONFIDENCE
Nitin
I would suggest both of you to visit these schools and also speak to fellow parents there, and then decide finally. either ways, i agree that you should not change boards so frequently. This could be one final time in case you change boards. Switching schools is still OK within the same board, its not as high a difficult for the child. but changing both together frequently is not good
OH...K...SIR
Nitin
Academics or competitive exams performance
ACADEMICS
Nitin
then look between the schools I have suggested including scottish high. You would definitely find one of these to be the most appropriate. The current one is not so much a balanced option
TRULY WE ARE NOT SATISFIED AT ALL... JUST MUGGING UP..ILL SURELY VISIT ALL THE 3 SCHOOLS
Nitin
heritage, shiv nadar, shreeram, scottish high - so 4 schools
Nitin
:)
OOPS YES SIR..... SORRY
Nitin
Pls keep me posted. Wish you all the best!
THANKYOU SIR.. FOR YOUR VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS ...
Nitin
do write to me at helpdesk
une.com once you have chosen the school
SURE WOULD DO THAT
Nitin
see you
Hi...my daughter is 6.5 years old and going to 1st class...she is goid in academics. ..good in sport....
Hi...my daughter is 6.5 years old and going to 1st class...she is goid in academics. ..good in sports and extra curricular activities...she is going in cbse board school in hyderabad and we are shifting from hyderabad to noida and she will be going to 2nd class in april in noida. So pls suggest a good school and biard for her in noida
Nitin
hi Deepa!
Hi nitin
Nitin
Are you looking to change your child's board as well?
Not really but tell me which board is good for her as she is good in everything now
I want her overall development but off course studies are more important for me
Nitin
If you are satisfied with the education board at the moment, then pls don't look at changing it.
As you know our indian psychology we want our kids to be doctor or engineer
Nitin
I could suggest you some good schools in Noida though across boards. which sector are you going to be closer to in Noida?
Noida extension
Ya i am satisfied with tje the board but do u think that ib is better
Nitin
is it closer to Ghaziabad?
Nitin
Indirapuram?
Nitin
or greater noida?
Indirapuram i s near
But noida schools are better i believe
I will shift at greater noida
Nitin
ok
Nitin
Some of the good schools in Indirapuram and around are DAV, Carmel, DLF, & Khaitan public school
All have cbse board only?
How about GIIS
Nitin
is a good option
Nitin
The above ones yes
Nitin
Apeejay school is also a good option
Nitin
Step by step is a good option as well, but a little far from your place
Please clear my myth as i believe kids development is better in hyderabad as compared to delhi /ncr
Nitin
can you elaborate that? which factors?
Approached step by step but didnt get the admission
Nitin
ok, could you elaborate the development part pls, as i did not follow
Overall development and academics wise
Nitin
elaborate overall development
English speaking is also good here amongst the kids
Nitin
elaborate overall development too for me to understand and suggest
Overall means....communication....sports....extra curricular...academics....kids are more confident here while speaking
Nitin
Ok, i understand now
Nitin
this differs from school to school even within the same city
Ok
Nitin
which school is your child going to now?
Genesis international madinaguda
Nitin
ok
Nitin
you should evaluate Step by step again next year apart from GIIS, DAV, Pathways
Nitin
These are schools which would fit better
Ok
Nitin
And while i understand your opinion on the difference between schools, i would say that a good school would transcend cities and it may just happen that your child may find the noida school even better
Nitin
evaluate these, take your time and then choose the one you are most comfortable with
Ok...thnx
How is amity international and dps graeter noida
Nitin
not as good as the others especially on the parameters you spoke about, they are ok, DPS slightly better than Amity
Ok...
My daughter is getting admission in giis..so what do you suggest
Nitin
GIIS is a good option, but also evaluate the others and then make a final choice
Nitin
GIIS would be on similar lines as your child's current school
As if now she is good in everything and i dont want to stop her pace
Ok...in my society where we bought the house in noida...many kids are going to giis only
Nitin
i understand, she's in her best learning years, just provide her the avenues and support her, she will do just fine
Sure
Nitin
hope this helps. Keep me posted :)
Hi, my son is going to be 2 yrs this March. We are planning to put him in a Montessori for a year an....
Hi, my son is going to be 2 yrs this March. We are planning to put him in a Montessori for a year and thereafter in a school. I have heard that Montessori way of teaching is the best one as it helps in the overall development of the kid, is it true? Also they suggest that it is ideal for a kid to be in Montessori till the age of 5 yrs or so for his overall development. Is that true?
Nitin
hi Madhavi!
Hi Nitin :)
Nitin
montessori is a long practiced curriculum and its true that its been found effective in early learning years, but there are other ones as well which are as good
That's nice..Can u suggest on some good Montessori if possible?
Also what are other ways which t good and effective as well
Nitin
Like Piaget's, whardorf
Nitin
regio emilia
Nitin
these are all various approaches to curriculum
Nitin
montessori is good too
Nitin
which city are you in?
Donu suggest any good pre schools ?
Bangalore :)
Nitin
location?
Nitin
kormangla?
Nitin
i mean the catchment, so that i could suggest according
Nitin
?
Right now in jayamahal area..planning to relocate near indiranagar
Nitin
ok, here are a few good ones in Indiranagar and nearby
Nitin
Neev is good
Ya indiranagar is where I wud b soon..
Coool..anything else?
Nitin
Vivero
How is golden beads? Heard about it.
Nitin
also, please do see Prakriti, a little different but worth your evaluation
Nitin
not as good as others
Nitin
Serra is also there, but in HSR layout
Nitin
these are the better ones in and around you
Oh thanks a lot for the suggestions..:)
Nitin
also, in my opinion, a child would have a better development at preschool till 5 years, so i support that thought of yours
Will have a look at all of these..
Nitin
most welcome madhavi.
Nitin
keep me posted :)
Nitin
hi deepa, each board has its pros and cons. you could read more here. http://www.parentune.com/parent-blog/how-to-find-a-balanced-school-for-your-child/661
Ok
Nitin
but don't change the board if you are happy with the current one.
Ok...fine
Nitin
all the best! :)
When can we get in touch with you again and how
Thnx nitin
Nitin
you could write to me at helpdesk
une.com and also could catch me live on the next live chat soon. keep a tab on parentune and you shall know. :)
Nitin
in case of any urgency you could even find a 1X1 live chat option with the helpdesk, the team shall guide you to go about it.
Nitin
All would turn out great deepa! :)
Thnx nitin...thnx for ur great help...will get in touch with you
Nitin
don't worry
Nitin
sure, take care!
Nitin
bye!
Bye
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