{"id":7276,"date":"2024-06-17T10:36:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T05:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=7276"},"modified":"2024-06-17T16:39:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:09:29","slug":"guide-to-choosing-a-board-curriculum-7-proven-judgement-pillars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choosing-a-board-curriculum-7-proven-judgement-pillars\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Proven Pillars to Choose the Best Curriculum for Your Child&#8217;s Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What we experienced in school as students, a couple of decades ago, bears little resemblance to what lies in front of us today. It\u2019s a technology-driven and creativity-led education and curriculum that calls for being unique and skilled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Your education can\u2019t be passed on to your child. Things have changed and you want to provide a top-notch education for your children. In India especially, there are different curriculum options: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">Indian<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations\u00a0(CISCE)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">International<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px;\">International Baccalaureate\u00ae (IB)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Varied schools offer learning in the newest ways and millions of students try to make the best of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">As a parent, you\u2019re bound to wonder how you can offer the best for your child to make sure she has the golden ticket to her dreams! Quite often, parents consider school to be the first step in their child\u2019s educational journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myth busted! The first step is the <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=Curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curriculum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although the two are interlinked, they are certainly not the same. To clarify, curriculum or board is the foundation that your child needs to build their dreams upon it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">More than 60% of Indian parents are not even aware of all the<br \/>\ncurriculum options offered in India.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Univariety Annual Parent Expectation Survey 2019<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nThis is why YOU need to first choose the best curriculum to make sure your child\u2019s future is secure, right from the first step. We\u2019re here to guide you at every step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Concept of Curriculum and its effect on teaching and learning.\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9p1MvxGAolw?start=262&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In this detailed blog, we will discuss 7 major and proven judgement pillars that should be considered before you decide the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>Curriculum: The Centrepoint of Your Child\u2019s Future<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s first understand how curriculum influences your child\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Whether it\u2019s your child\u2019s higher education, the career she chooses or even the kind of characteristics she develops, a large part of it is influenced by the board she studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Surprised? We understand because this is not often spoken about, as much as it needs to be. This is why we\u2019re addressing this concern among parents &#8211; \u2018how can a curriculum impact my child\u2019s life?\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break it down for you! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of any form of education is to promote teaching and learning structure within a classroom and in the school environment. It is to make the most of a student\u2019s learning and support them to achieve their full potential. Do you agree with this?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is Curriculum?<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything that the school offers and does is based on the curriculum they\u2019re affiliated with.\u00a0 Thus, i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t defines what any institution or group of institutions offer including subjects, faculty, assessments, values and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The structure and development of a curriculum involve many features, including how it is organised, processes of teaching, learning and assessment, and finally how the curriculum will cater for the future of its students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Before we discuss this in detail, first, here\u2019s a set of internal factors and expectations that parents usually have from their children\u2019s education. This helps them define what they need and choose a curriculum that aligns with these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Internal-Factors-that-Influence-Your-Decision-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7278 size-full\" title=\"Internal Factors that Influence Your Decision\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Internal-Factors-that-Influence-Your-Decision-1.png\" alt=\"Internal Factors that Influence Your Decision\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you want to know more and analyse the above points, here\u2019s a blog you must read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended Read: How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child? [8 Factors to Consider]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s dive deep into the external factors that differentiate each of the curriculum options. These factors will help you analyse and make the right decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>The Ultimate Guide to Curriculum Selection<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>1. Pedagogy<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">To begin with, let\u2019s first understand that children develop ideas and concepts at a very young age that help them make sense of their world. This is one of the main reasons why they need expert guidance during these initial stages of their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Moreover, the right authority figure at school plays a significant role that\u2019s often undermined by parents while choosing a curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Pedagogy? | 4 Essential Learning Theories | Satchel\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QcpwEoW1uY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Picture this: <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Your child is in grade 4. She has an exciting public speaking competition coming up. But she is not ready to participate. She is great at communication and writing but stage fright is holding her back. Who do you think can help your child with encouragement and support?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In another instance, even issues like understanding their bodies or identifying their strengths and weaknesses need help. This is where the right guidance is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">For a simpler understanding, pedagogy includes content taught, methodology and techniques for interaction &#8211; each one of these plays a key role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=ib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IB<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=cambridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cambridge<\/a> boards opt for a more interactive and two-way approach in their teaching methodology. In many instances, it also involves the active participation of the child\u2019s parents to ensure everybody is on the same page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=CBSE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CBSE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=icse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICSE<\/a> are also increasingly focusing on pedagogy, however, it\u2019s not close to what the international curricula offer. The two national boards have taken moves to analyse the pedagogical plans of affiliated schools to understand their assessment plan and vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/education-today\/news\/story\/cbse-redefines-the-role-of-school-principals-as-pedagogical-leaders-1486070-2019-03-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Read: CBSE redefines the role of school principals as \u2018pedagogical leaders\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>2. Teaching Quality<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Having discussed pedagogy in detail, it\u2019s important for you, as a parent, to give enough importance to the quality of faculty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/marva-collins.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7280 size-full\" title=\"Marva Collins about teachers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/marva-collins.png\" alt=\"Marva Collins about teachers\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In today\u2019s world, knowledge is available at the click of a mouse. However, learning to apply it requires a teacher who can instruct, facilitate, guide, and support at every step of your child\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s first understand that by learning, we don\u2019t mean just the transfer of new information. We\u2019re talking about the building of new understandings by the child on the foundation of existing understandings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Importance of Teacher Education\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4BetUCJAMeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">International evidence-based research has shown that what matters most is quality teachers and teaching, supported by strategic teacher professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Researchgate<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nThe quality of teachers is assured by all the boards, as discussed earlier. The faculty of IB and Cambridge get international-level training to make sure they provide the right assistance to your child. In light of the increasing number of international board schools, CBSE and ICSE also offer strict guidelines and handbooks to measure and improve teaching quality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: Your Guide To Cambridge Curriculum: Is It The Right Board For Your Child?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>3. Skills vs Score<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The third is one of the main concerns among parents &#8211; what\u2019s more important skills or scores? This forms a significant judgement pillar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We\u2019ll tell you why! There are career opportunities and colleges that focus on academic grades, while a lot of universities are increasingly looking at skill-based profiles during the admission process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Among the curriculum options in India, international boards like IB and Cambridge offer a more holistic approach with a focus on skills and overall development, while CBSE and ICSE are inclined towards providing high-quality education in a more score-driven format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Students Value Grades More Than Knowledge | Ali Hasan | TEDxYouth@FHS\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IsmgMeCZ9rA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The question is what are you looking for? If you and your child are interested in skill-based learning, then your curriculum choice will be different from those that offer a score-based approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Possible-career-options-for-the-two-categories.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Possible-career-options-for-the-two-categories.png\" alt=\"Possible career options for the two categories\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>4. 21st-Century Skills<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We\u2019re at the start of a new decade, battling a pandemic. As a result, schools have adopted newer ways of teaching &#8211; online classes. The way forward is new and probably a little challenging if you\u2019re not ready for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The need of the hour has become the 21st-century skills, which are being used in describing what needs to be taught to students: real-world readiness. For instance, collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and communication are keywords that are becoming increasingly important. They\u2019re practical skills that can be used in the world outside the confines of school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7 Skills students need for their future\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NS2PqTTxFFc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s no more just about learning to code, but it is especially about how you use this skill to make a difference in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bill-gates-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bill-gates-1.png\" alt=\"Bill Gates on values\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the growing importance of 21st-century skills, CBSE launched <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/theknowledgereview.com\/a-handbook-on-21st-century-skills-courtesy-cbse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201821st Century Skills: A Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\">\u2019<\/span> consisting of learning skills, life skills and literacy skills in May this year. Similarly, IB and <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk\/Images\/461811-the-cambridge-approach-to-21st-century-skills-definitions-development-and-dilemmas-for-assessment-.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too have been keen on inculcating 21st-century skills in their teaching mechanism with guidelines and handbooks for parents and teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: Expert Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum [Everything You Need To Know]<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commonly-Divided-Categories-for-the-21st-Century-Skills.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7291 size-full\" title=\"Commonly Divided Categories for the 21st Century Skills - curriculum\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commonly-Divided-Categories-for-the-21st-Century-Skills.png\" alt=\"Commonly Divided Categories for the 21st Century Skills\" width=\"800\" height=\"475\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>5. Cost Factor<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The fifth judgment pillar is of prime importance. \u2018How much am I willing to spend on my child\u2019s education?\u2019 &#8211; that\u2019s a question you need to ask yourself before you decide the curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Many parents think that schools charging high amounts of fees provide better education. However, that\u2019s not necessarily true. For instance, government-run Kendriya Vidyalaya across the country charge much lower fees compared to private schools. But many students from these schools do notably well in terms of academics, sports and other activities as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Of course, there are additional facilities and amenities offered by international schools like an integrated computer classroom with virtual reality or better technology-driven teaching, which certainly add to the learning experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">At the end of the day, what matters is how much you are willing to spend and what are the curriculum options and schools that fall into this category. Below, we have listed an approximate value of school fees across the four popular curriculum options in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7290 size-full\" title=\"Comparison of fees in each curriculum\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Comparison-Of-Curricula-2-1.png\" alt=\"Comparison of fees in each curriculum\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>6. Student Success<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Any curriculum gains organic popularity and acceptance among parents through the success of its students. Honestly, think about it! What\u2019s a better way to judge any board than to understand what students passing out from the curriculum are doing professionally?<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Oftentimes, we undermine the value of the alumni network. That\u2019s a topic we have discussed before. But here, we\u2019re specifically talking about the success of every student that creates a huge impact on your decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You can surely decide if a board is right for your child by understanding what it offers to students through the alumni\u2019s success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s an example of Diva S from the CBSE curriculum:<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passionate techie and public speaker, Diva was raised in India\u2019s capital city and studied at GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj. Her ambition took her all the way to Stanford University, where she\u2019s pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Economics. Apart from her academic excellence, she also got a seat in the prestigious Stanford University.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Univariety\u2019s Network<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nSimilarly, here\u2019s another instance of student success from the IB board:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ebe8e8;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nisarg J Shah, an IB Diploma Programme graduate from the Dhirubhai Ambani International School, is pursuing his doctoral studies in chemical engineering at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology. \u201cIn school, the flexibility of the IB programme really allowed me to sample a wide variety of topics \u2026 and allowed me to make an informed choice for my major. The IB programme allowed me to anticipate what university would be like\u2014and I was looking forward to the experience,\u201d says Nisarg.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/globalassets\/digital-toolkit\/alumni\/student-testimonial-shah-en.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: IB Organisation<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Each curriculum has a large network of alumni settled in different parts of the country and the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Many students suggest that CBSE is a great option for kids interested in Science or top engineering colleges like IIT and VIT. On the other hand, they suggest that the international curriculum is more suitable for students aiming to study abroad. Comparatively, the ICSE board is said to provide a strong foundation for Arts and Humanities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Similarly, it&#8217;s said that students from international curricula are more willing to study abroad. Here&#8217;s a look at data from Univariety&#8217;s network of 80,000+ students:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Students-who-opted-to-Study-Abroad-from-Different-Boards.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7327 size-full\" title=\"Students who opted to Study Abroad from Different Boards\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Students-who-opted-to-Study-Abroad-from-Different-Boards.png\" alt=\"Students who opted to Study Abroad from Different Boards\" width=\"800\" height=\"1025\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">On the other hand, let&#8217;s have a look at students from different boards who opted to study in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Students-who-opted-to-Study-in-India-from-Different-Boards.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7328 size-full\" title=\"Students who opted to Study in India from Different Boards\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Students-who-opted-to-Study-in-India-from-Different-Boards.png\" alt=\"Students who opted to Study in India from Different Boards\" width=\"800\" height=\"1225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>7. School Selection<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Lastly, the final judgment pillar we recommend is School Selection. Many times, parents focus on schools alone and miss out on doing enough analysis on the curriculum. These days, a huge number of schools in cities offer more than just one board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Hence, to pick the best, proximity, fee structure, discipline and teacher-to-student ratio are some of the parameters that need to be analysed while choosing a school. Apart from a visit, additionally, a thorough background check about the school and its alumni will help you get a better understanding.<\/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; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Life may throw some surprises. But if you\u2019re well-planned, you can manage their effects. Although your child may change some of her plans, your preparedness will help cope up with the changes. The learning style and its influence will continue to remain the same for a few years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">While not stated upfront, most curriculum options have a preferred teaching style, syllabus and value system. Therefore, parents should be aware of how each board fits in with their child\u2019s strengths, weaknesses and dreams to make sure they have the best!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Just knowing the factors is not enough. The curriculum choosing process consists of steps such as analysing, understanding and then, deciding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Wondering if you should talk to friends and relatives? We suggest you skip that approach and instead make a decision by yourself through a scientific process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Univariety with inputs from top CBSE educators, International Baccalaureate Organisation, Cambridge International as well as University Faculty, <\/span><b>Curriculum Selector <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the world\u2019s first curriculum evaluation program for parents that offers a scientifically researched roadmap to choosing the right curriculum for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You will go through the following key steps that will help you make the big decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b>Deep Fitment Analysis<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, a questionnaire designed around scenarios based on different factors will help you collect your thoughts and reconsider decisions. Coupled with this, you will receive a Deep Fitment Analysis at the end.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b>Expert Modules<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These informative modules will give you insights into the difference between each curriculum and to critical skills that your child needs for the future. For instance, here\u2019s a sample video for you:<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b>Best-Fit Curriculum Recommendations &amp; Detailed Report<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Recommendations are based on highly reliable research data. Additionally, they are scientifically designed by integrating qualitative inputs with analytical methods.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; 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\"><b>Download a Sample Report<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b>Personalised Counselling Session<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-on-one review of your expectations as well as the report with a counsellor will help you get an interpretation of your analysis from a guidance expert.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>Summing It Up<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">To summarise, your child\u2019s education and career are highly dependent on the curriculum she is a part of today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Understanding the 7 judgment pillars particularly plays a big role in determining the right curriculum. From cost factors to school selection and 21st-century skills \u2013 we\u2019ve listed a range of important factors that you must consider while choosing a curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">To emphasise, remember, it is what you and your child are keen on picking. With this in mind, sit down with your child, prioritise the 7 factors, take the Curriculum Selector test and analyse your results with experts. Don\u2019t depend on suggestions from friends and family because their dreams and wants are different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Have more questions? Ask us in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we experienced in school as students, a couple of decades ago, bears little resemblance to what lies in front of us today. 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