{"id":7526,"date":"2024-06-26T10:21:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T04:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=7526"},"modified":"2024-06-26T11:42:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T06:12:28","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right School For Your Child [6 Point Checklist]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Did you know that the enrolment of students in private schools has gone up to 8.3 crores? <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">India has more than\u00a01.5 million schools, a number that is increasing year after year.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">According to World Education Services, our country has the world\u2019s second-largest school system. Hindustan Times states that private schools acquired 17.5 million new students in the early 2010s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Among the options that include international, boarding, and public schools, we understand your challenge to choose the ONE that is the perfect pick for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">You\u2019re not the only parent with this major concern. Over the years, we\u2019ve received 100s of questions regarding this, where parents seek expert guidance to be sure about the choice they make for their child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">With an increasing number of schools, information easily accessible online and advice from friends and family, parents like you consider the process of choosing the right school to be a daunting task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Among lakhs of students, you want your child to get the best education from the most suitable school, so they stand out from the crowd.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Let\u2019s begin by understanding why school is so important in your child\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5b54650e4b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #187cbf;color:#187cbf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #187cbf;color:#187cbf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5b54650e4b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child\/#School_Your_Childs_Second_Home\" >School: Your Child\u2019s Second Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child\/#School_Selection_What_Next\" >School Selection: What Next?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child\/#Time_for_Decision-making\" >Time for Decision-making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child\/#Summing_It_Up\" >Summing It Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Your_Childs_Second_Home\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>School: Your Child\u2019s Second Home<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child is the future of tomorrow. She deserves the best in everything, especially education. The place that gives her that is the school you admit her into. Educators say that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the learning process of your child is instrumental in shaping her personality and how she deals with life situations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">School education lays the foundation for the kind of person your child grows up to be and the decisions she makes about her life and future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Table-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7528 size-full\" title=\"Aspects of School Education\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Table-01.png\" alt=\"Aspects of School Education\" width=\"800\" height=\"387\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Importance of Education as shown by Malala Yousafzai\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xkck14DIWto?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 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">A significant part of school education for your child is played by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?s=Curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curriculum<\/a>. Often, parents believe that school and curriculum are the same. However, there\u2019s a difference and we will tell you what that is!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum is an umbrella term that includes everything that your child experiences as a student. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It usually refers to a planned sequence of instruction, or to a view of the student\u2019s experiences in terms of the school\u2019s instructional goals. On the other hand, a school is the institution that executes the curriculum. Hence, school is a part of the bigger picture of the curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Also Read:<\/span> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choosing-a-board-curriculum-7-proven-judgement-pillars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Proven Pillars to Choose the Best Curriculum for Your Child\u2019s Future<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Picking the right school involves two things &#8211; internal and external factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What plans do you have for your child? What career does your child want to pursue? If your child is a toddler, what career do you want them to opt for?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">For instance, if you and your child have \u2018study abroad\u2019 plans, an international school is recommended. This is because an international school will offer the right amount of exposure to people from different backgrounds and cultures to make your child ready for the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">These are the questions that constitute internal factors &#8211; your expectations. Your dreams. Your plans for your child. To find answers to those questions, read our detailed and well-researched blog that\u2019ll guide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Recommend Read:<\/span><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child? [8 Factors to Consider]<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Now, let\u2019s dive deep into the external factors that play an equally essential role in your decision. Below is a 6-point checklist for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">1. Academics &amp; Extracurricular Activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The introduction of the new <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-2020-impact-on-your-child-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Education Policy 2020<\/a><\/span><\/strong> has laid emphasis once again on the need for skill-based non-academic activities. Most researchers and education experts have time and again accepted the contribution of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/make-your-child-shine-with-the-right-extracurricular-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">extracurricular activities<\/span><\/strong><\/a> in the development of children.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Above all, leadership, communication, and social skills are key to a successful future. Involvement in creative activities gives your child the necessary skills and an extra edge. It fosters intuitive and intellectual skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you need to understand that these activities have emerged as the most productive way to utilise the time that your child gets after their regular classes. Also, being involved in other activities gives them exposure to different creative fields that can later be prospective career opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most schools understand the need to involve children in creative art, music, dance or sports to give them a break from the long tiring classes. However, there are a few schools that might not focus enough &#8211; as much as you and your child would like.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When you\u2019re choosing a school, it\u2019s important to understand your child\u2019s interests. Pick a school that offers the right balance between academics and other interests that they can pursue. Sometimes, parents are keen on putting a major focus on academics alone. Other times, they want to give their children the time to explore varied fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Each curriculum also offers a different amount of focus on academics and extracurriculars. Thus, depending on your priority, you can pick a school and curriculum that offers exactly what you want to give your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">2. Student-Teacher Ratio<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you pick a school that allows 60 students per class or one that limits the number to 20?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors come into play in determining the quality of your child\u2019s education, but one thing that many parents overlook is the student-teacher ratio. Each school has a different ratio.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e6e6e6;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Under the Right to Education Act, the pupil-teacher ratio for primary classes and upper primary classes are 30:1 and 35:1 respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">However, this changes depending on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/cbse-vs-icse-which-is-the-right-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curriculum the school<\/a> <\/strong>offers and what they, as an institution, believe in. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some schools simply do not have the money it takes to give each child the degree of quality education they deserve.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you need to be mindful of the schools you\u2019ve narrowed down: Will your child receive the kind of attention she needs from teachers?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">A good ratio will ensure:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Instruction can be tailored individually<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">In a classroom that has a low student-to-teacher ratio, teachers are able to tailor the lesson to each individual child on their level.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b>More one-on-one time<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Students are able to receive individualised attention when teachers focus less on correcting behaviour and more on their students<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019<\/span> strengths and weaknesses. With more one-on-one time, students have a greater sense that their teacher cares for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Cohesive class culture<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">In a small class, students are able to develop deep relationships with their peers. Instead of forming cliques, which often happens in large groups, students support each other in their learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Ability to cover more topics<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Small class sizes give students the ability to work diligently and expeditiously while digging deep into topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Student-Teacher-Ratio-among-curriculum-options-in-India.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7530 size-full\" title=\"Student-Teacher Ratio among curriculum options in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Student-Teacher-Ratio-among-curriculum-options-in-India.png\" alt=\"Student-Teacher Ratio among curriculum options in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">When you choose between schools, opt for the one that allows the teacher the liberty of giving individual attention to each one of her students. This optimises the student\u2019s learning capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bill Gates on Teacher to Student Ratios | Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7f7AI2q_WhE?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>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e6e3e3;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Faculty Quality<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the ratio, it\u2019s also important to know the quality of the faculty in a school. As a parent, you trust schools to be constant guidance for your child when she is away from home. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">So, think, and pick! Better experience for the teachers and constant training to stay updated is of prime importance. Does the school you\u2019re picking guarantee that?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">3. Infrastructure &amp; Facilities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">The moment you walk into a school for a visit, which we highly recommend you do, pay attention to the infrastructure of the space. How big is the school? Does it have a playground? Are the labs equipped with the latest technology and instruments? Is there an auditorium for creative arts? Are the classrooms ventilated enough?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">These are the top questions that are significant in your school selection process. Additionally, school buildings, classrooms, playgrounds, and libraries play an important role.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">The infrastructure of schools should be properly planned so that it assures convenient teaching and learning. The site for educational institutions is a crucial concern as noise and temperature levels are said to affect the understanding levels of students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Well-equipped labs help your child effectively perform lab activities. Additionally, a well-stocked library gives your child a chance to explore new books and genres. All these elements give an extra boost to students for making the most out of such facilities. Assembly areas and proper sanitation facilities are other infrastructural elements that speak volumes about the overall level of quality of a school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Many international schools offer swimming pools, basketball courts, and more &#8211; definitely a big add-on to your child\u2019s education. However, every child might not be interested in swimming or basketball. If your child enjoys reading, then she needs a library!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Hence, it\u2019s about what your child needs, apart from basic facilities that are mandatory for good quality education and school experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Proximity <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Most parents prefer sending their children to schools close to their place of residence. And, understandably so! Proximity becomes necessary from a safety perspective and to prevent your child from suffering any repeated discomfort of a long journey to and fro from the school every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e6e6e6;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A recent study conducted by Germany-based Education International showed that long journeys to school hurt students\u2019 health and their educational achievement levels. \u201cUp until now, neither education authorities nor national governments have considered the impact of long travel hours, to and from schools, on students\u2019 health and learning abilities. Sitting in a car or a bus for up to three hours per day is not rare, and tires a child\u2019s body more than an adult\u2019s,\u201d the study said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: The New Times<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Long-distance travel may make your child prone to frequent headaches and exhaustion as well. Therefore, a school that is within a radius of 5-8 km from your house is a well-thought-out option.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">On the other hand, some parents sending their children prefer boarding schools. This has its own pros and cons. While these schools offer independence and make children self-dependent, keeping them away from you can also lead to homesickness. Moreover, they also miss out on spending their growing years around family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">The question here is what are you looking for? Do you want your child to spend time at home or start adapting to the world in a boarding school?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/cbse-vs-icse-which-is-the-right-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CBSE vs ICSE: The Big Debate on the Right Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>5. Fee Structure<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Every decision in our lives, including our child\u2019s education, is related to finance. Every family has a certain budget in mind for their child\u2019s schooling. This is the prime factor in your decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Right when you make a list of schools, remember to check the fee structure and consider the ones that fall into the bracket you have in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Many times, parents tend to choose a school with exuberant fees because they believe that ensures quality education. Busting that myth, just the cost factor of a school doesn\u2019t guarantee a certain kind of experience for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the facilities are better and more tech-updated in top schools. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the facilities are better, the quality of education cannot be measured just by the fee structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">How much are you willing to spend on your child\u2019s education will lead you to a list of schools within that range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Different schools with different curriculum options offer a varied fee structure. Most international board schools are on the higher side, while<a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/cbse-vs-icse-which-is-the-right-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> CBSE<\/a> has Kendriya Vidyalaya, among others, that costs very minimal fees.<\/span><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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Focus on whether you are getting full value for the money you are paying in terms of quality, safety, facilities, extra-curricular activities and the all-round development of your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also Read:\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expert Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum [Everything You Need To Know]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>6. Discipline &amp; Healthy Environment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Schools become a sacred space for your child, a couple of years into their primary education. They make friends and they want to spend as much time as possible in school. Such is the impact on your child\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Thus, your child needs to be in a safe space where you\u2019re assured that they are developing the right attitude towards life, family, friends, and society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An environment with sincere and disciplined students encourages other children to follow the same disciplined pattern. As a result, your child too will be mindful of her activities. Additionally, external conditions play an influential role in fostering your child\u2019s overall development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If the environmental features are appropriate, your child will face a positive impact and growth. As a parent, you should make sure that the school follows precise regulations that guarantee discipline, safety, and a healthy environment that can be fruitful for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creating a Safe Environment in Schools\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NvyktxmjTA8?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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School_Selection_What_Next\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">School Selection: What Next?<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Once you analyse the above-mentioned external factors through online and offline research, it\u2019s time for the final inspection \u2013 a school visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">No matter what\u2019s presented to you on a website or social media, the real picture can be understood only by visiting the school. So, make a list of 5 schools after going through the external factors and schedule a visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Talk to the authorities and get a realistic and practical picture of how your child will be taken care of. If you can tick all the pointers given above, you are almost there!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Before you finalise, there\u2019s one factor that you\u2019re missing out. Curriculum!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We mentioned this earlier and we\u2019re saying it again! What school offers is largely based on the curriculum they follow. Sometimes, a few schools offer more than one board with similar facilities. Hence, choosing a school and curriculum go hand-in-hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you choose a board that doesn\u2019t align with your and your child\u2019s dreams!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">You don\u2019t want that \u2013 you want a smooth transition from school to University and career with the best quality of life for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Are you wondering why curriculum plays a big role in this conversation? Because this will tell 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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The right question to ask is, \u201cHow do you know what\u2019s the right curriculum for your child?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We\u2019ve done that research for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_for_Decision-making\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>Time for Decision-making<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><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. Univariety has developed it with inputs from top CBSE educators, International Baccalaureate Organisation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cambridge International<\/a>, and University Faculty, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">You will go through the following key steps that will help you make the big decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Deep Fitment Analysis<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">Firstly, you will select the curriculum by defining your expectations and dreams in a structured manner. What out of the 6 factors do you prioritise? Rank them, along with other expectations and internal factors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\">In addition to this, a questionnaire, designed around scenarios based on different factors, will help you collect your thoughts and reconsider decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>2. Expert Modules<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">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-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s 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; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><b>3. Best-Fit Curriculum Recommendations &amp; Detailed Report<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">From understanding your expectations as a parent to mapping them with the attributes each curriculum offers \u2013 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=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-Selector-Sample-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to download a Sample Report<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>4. Personalised Counselling Session<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Fourthly, 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_It_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>Summing It Up<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">To summarise, we understand that school selection is a BIG task. But, with the right guidance and understanding of what you want for your child, the process can be less challenging and in fact, quite a lot of fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">As we discussed above, the first step starts with understanding internal factors &#8211; what plans you have in mind for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">That is followed by external elements that define the school including infrastructure, teacher quality, the kind of environment it fosters for kids and more. Most importantly, you must focus on choosing the right curriculum, which forms the foundation of your child\u2019s future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s the curriculum that defines what a school offers and how they enrich your child\u2019s life. Therefore, choosing the right school and board needs to be done together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">So, start now! Make notes. Read. Visit. Analyse. Avail Curriculum Selector and decide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Have more questions? Ask us in the comments section below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the enrolment of students in private schools has gone up to 8.3 crores? 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