{"id":6282,"date":"2020-06-17T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=6282"},"modified":"2020-09-14T16:20:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T10:50:30","slug":"guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child? [8 Factors to Consider]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6668 size-full\" title=\"Comparison Of Curricula, which one is right for your child?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-1.png\" alt=\"Comparison Of Curricula\" width=\"800\" height=\"1501\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Did you know that 38% of Indian parents are considering<br \/>\na curriculum change for their children?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Univariety Parents Aspirations Concerns &amp; Expectations (PACE) survey 2020.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">One of the main reasons for the change is that the chosen curriculum is not inclined towards the goals of the child. This is a common concern most parents have &#8211; \u201cHow do I know what\u2019s the right curriculum for my child?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We\u2019re here to answer that for you! Let\u2019s start with:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What comes to mind when we say Curriculum?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Often, we associate this term with only a few aspects of it like syllabus or school. But, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=Curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/span> is all of that and more! Your child\u2019s future depends on the journey she will experience in the school that will shape her life &#8211; which is what curriculum offers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine you choose a board that doesn\u2019t align with you and your child\u2019s dreams!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t want that &#8211; you want a smooth transition from school to University and career with the best quality life for your child. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering why curriculum plays a big role in this conversation? Because it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tells you what a school wants for its students and how they are going to achieve it. It is a series of activities and learning outcomes outlining where your child needs to go and how to get there.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Now the right question to ask is, \u201cHow do you know what\u2019s the right board for your child?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There are many factors that need to be considered to make that decision. Most times, these factors in a student\u2019s education are missed or left to chance. But in reality, it is you, as a parent, who should analyse top factors that make a huge difference in your child\u2019s future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Let\u2019s guide you through a set of 8 factors that will help you understand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">how to choose the<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-curriculum-selector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Facts on IGCSE &amp; IB Boards | International Boards | Education Tips\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bAa486O2aG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>International Curriculum: The new trend<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A decade ago, CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), State Boards and ICSE (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) were the most talked-about curriculum options in India. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n the last few years, international boards have become the buzzword for education among Indian parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Did you know that India stands second in the world in the<br \/>\ntotal number of International Schools?<\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Source: <a href=\"text=MUMBAI%3A%20India%20now%20ranks%20second,the%20UAE%2C%20Pakistan%20and%20China.)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Int\u2019l schools double, India at second spot, Times of India\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nFrom 313 international curriculum schools in India in 2013, the number has increased to 708 in 2019. These schools predominantly offer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cambridge curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\">International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/span><\/a>, while a few offer Edexcel Examination Board as well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last decade, the number of students passing out of the international curriculum in India has grown to 4 lakh from 1 lakh in 2010!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">While it\u2019s clear that parents are increasingly opting for international boards, these choices are rarely backed by expert guidance and detailed study of the curriculum. Parents don\u2019t consider major points like their child<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span><\/span>s ambitions and what different boards offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Also Read: Expert Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum [Everything You Need To Know]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to the Univariety PACE survey 2020, 67% of parents are not aware of the curriculum options available<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong><strong><em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">for their children.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the largest survey of its kind, conducted with a sample size of 17,000 parents across 122 cities, 54% of them felt unsure of where to get help from. More than 40% said they rely on friends for advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6297 size-full\" title=\"School Parents survey in india\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-3.png\" alt=\"Parents survey\" width=\"800\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Advice from friends is based on their own concerns &amp; expectations and will differ from yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hence, two big issues surface\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Are you asking the right questions?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Are you getting the answers that fit into your family priorities?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How can the curriculum influence a child\u2019s overall growth?  | Univariety\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b-ZAjuBb-o0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Framing Your Expectations<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Deciding what curriculum is right for your child depends on what plans you and your child have for the future. Do you want the focus to be on academics or do you want your child to be able to have flexibility in subject choice and focus on overall development?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are 8 considerations that parents must think of while choosing a curriculum for their child:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>1. Academic Focus<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It wouldn\u2019t be too much to say that most Indian parents give the academic performance a lot of importance over other factors in their child\u2019s education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">But, in the last few years, the focus is shifting to a holistic approach in education. Even State Boards and CBSE are adapting to newer ways that help students get more than bookish knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Top CEOs and world leaders no more believe that old-school education is all that a child needs. The focus is shifting to the real-life skills needed in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBSE has a strong focus on academic scores when compared to IB and CAIE. With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Academic, Training, Innovation and Research unit, the board highlights the importance of academic excellence and ensures balanced academic activities in the schools. State Boards also work similarly, while IB doesn\u2019t even set examinations or moderate grades for students in the primary levels. CAIE has optional assessments decided by each school for primary years. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>2. Subject Flexibility<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Understanding the subjects of your child\u2019s choice is a major step in her path to success. As a parent, what expectations do you have from your child\u2019s future?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The CBSE presents students with pre-set combinations of subjects for their primary and secondary school. While ICSE follows a similar pattern of streams, it adds more volume and intensity with additional subjects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">IB offers in-depth knowledge with a choice of six different subject groups, along with three compulsory subjects: Creativity Action Service (CAS), Extended Essay (EE) and Theory Of Knowledge (TOK). Cambridge offers a choice amongst 70 different subject options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>3. Overall Personality Development<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A child\u2019s mind is vulnerable and easily influenced during the early years. At this age, your child will look for guidance and self-affirmation from others &#8211; teachers and authorities in the school. The environment they\u2019re in will aid in the development of their personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Compared to CBSE and State Boards, International curricula like IB and Cambridge focus on the personality of the students. The question here is how much importance do you give to personality development-related activities for your child?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does the curriculum that includes extension activities impact a student\u2019s performance in a +ve way?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HADVRDBuR7I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>4. Social Skills<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Schooling has as much to do with the socialisation of children as it does with academic content. It is in schools that your child will learn to interact and communicate effectively with peers and authority figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International boards provide students with a holistic approach to education and development of both disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding. For instance, the structure of CAIE and IB <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arm students with the requisite skillsets for the future like empathy, cultural awareness and higher-order thinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">READ: How different social skills across different growing years of your child influences their lives?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>5. Value System<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to the former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, the education system has the responsibility to transform a child into a leader with the right values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What kind of a value system do you want your child to be a part of? Most times, parents think knowledge and syllabus also inculcate values in their children. But that\u2019s a myth! While many syllabi try to highlight values, it is largely based on subject learning, which doesn\u2019t focus solely on fostering values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Although each school can customise the curriculum, international curricula like IB and CAIE focus on giving your child a global perspective with communication and professional skill-developing activities. On the other hand, CBSE and State Boards are more about academics. The value system inculcated by CBSE and ICSE is rooted in Indian culture and history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Values of Value Education in a School Environment  | Amit Javalgi | TEDxTheNewtownSchool\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XqQCI_ZhtxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>6. Higher Education<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to the comprehensive PACE survey conducted by Univariety, only 11% of parents were confident that they and their children were well-prepared in terms of their college dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What many parents don\u2019t realise is that the base for your child\u2019s higher education begins with the curriculum they\u2019re a part of. What expectation do you have from your child\u2019s future after school plays an important role in choosing the curriculum?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the conversation about curriculum, here are a few factors that need to be considered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>Entrance Test preparation: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">While the CBSE curriculum offers preparation for STEM courses and competitive exams like IIT and NEET, the international curriculum focuses on the overall development of students.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>College admissions: <\/b>According to an article by the New York Times, grades plus strength of the high school curriculum carry a lot of weight in admissions in top global universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Study abroad: <\/b>In a pursuit to prepare students for global challenges, IB &amp; CAIE give your child the exposure she needs for higher studies abroad. However, choosing one curriculum doesn\u2019t stop your child from making any of their dreams come true.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The right board is only a stepping stone in the path to success and not an eliminator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Univariety\u2019s network of students and parents across India shows that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out of 50,000 students from CBSE or ICSE, about 6% have opted to study in Universities abroad. On the other hand, out of 3,000 students from the international curriculum, about 50% have chosen to study outside of India. Collectively, more students join foreign universities from the CBSE &amp; ICSE curricula in comparison to IB or Cambridge curricula.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Also Read: Your Guide To Cambridge Curriculum: Is It The Right Board For Your Child?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>7. Parental Involvement<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that one of the most undervalued factors in choosing the right curriculum is parental involvement?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Each board requires a different level of participation from the parent at various stages of their child\u2019s educational journey. For instance, the IB board emphasises on the importance of parents being a part of the student\u2019s journey. Your participation can be in different ways &#8211; helping your child in research, looking for summer internships, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Frequently, we find well-to-do parents enroll their child in an international curriculum but are later unable to dedicate time. To what extent are you ready to be involved in your child\u2019s classwork, extracurricular activities &amp; other skill development activities? Ask yourself!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>8. Willingness to Spend<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cost attributes of a curriculum are undoubtedly one of the most commonly considered factors. But are you, as a parent, considering the right factor?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The question you need to ask is not how much you CAN spend but how much you WANT to spend &#8211; the thin line between ability and willingness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">A common mistake made by many parents is to choose an international curriculum because their budget is higher. If you feel that the Indian curriculum options that you studied are the right choice, then you should opt for CBSE. If your willingness to spend is high, you could look for an international school with all facilities offering the CBSE curriculum.<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6669 size-full\" title=\"Price range of different curriculum schools in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-2-1.png\" alt=\"Price range of different curriculum schools in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Time for decision-making<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You now have the questions ready. You\u2019re aware of the factors you need to consider. Looking for solutions? Curriculum Selector is the answer to your questions!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Curriculum Selector<\/strong> is the world&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">first<\/span> curriculum evaluation program for parents that offers a scientifically researched roadmap to choosing the right curriculum for your child. It has been de<\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;\">veloped by Univariety with inputs from top CBSE educators, International Baccalaureate Organisation, Cambridge International, and University Faculty, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You will go through the following key steps that will help you make the big decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>1. Deep Fitment Analysis<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The first step towards selecting the curriculum is defining your expectations and dreams in a structured manner. What out of the 8 learning expectations do you prioritise?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A questionnaire, designed around scenarios based on the 8 different factors, will help you collect your thoughts and reconsider decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/univariety4.viewpage.co\/curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback-form?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=cpl&amp;utm_campaign=curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take The Test Now<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>2. Expert Modules<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Taking you closer to your decision, the Curriculum Selector goes a step forward in giving you expert advice through sessions by educators and professionals from the IB Board, Cambridge Board and heads of top schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s a sample video from our product module for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"K 12 Education Systems in India | Univariety\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G34ysBTbh80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>3. Best-Fit Curriculum Recommendations &amp; Detailed Report<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">From understanding your expectations as a parent to mapping them with the attributes each curriculum offers &#8211; the Best-Fit Curriculum Recommendations &amp; Detailed Report will help you choose the right option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-Selector-Sample-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Click here to download a Sample Report<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>4. Personalised Counselling Session<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A one-on-one review of your expectations and the report with an expert counsellor will help you get an interpretation of your analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/univariety4.viewpage.co\/curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback-form?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=cpl&amp;utm_campaign=curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Help Me Choose A Curriculum<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">As we discussed earlier, the importance of understanding what plans you and your child have for her future plays a big role in determining the right curriculum. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">From subject flexibility and value system to higher education plans and willingness to spend &#8211; we\u2019ve listed a range of important factors that you must consider while choosing a curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Remember, it\u2019s your expectations and plans for your child. Don\u2019t depend on suggestions from friends and family because their dreams and wants are different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Now that you have the lowdown of everything you need to know before choosing a curriculum for your child, it\u2019s time to sit back and start thinking. It\u2019s all about introspection and decision-making, and we are here to assist you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">So, how would you rank these 8 factors according to your child\u2019s priority? Tell us in the comments below! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that 38% of Indian parents are considering a curriculum change for their children? 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