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Affordable Private Schools in India

Posted by on 7-2-13 in Schools | 0 comments

Education in India falls within the purview of both the Union and state governments. India has made huge progress in expanding literacy to approximately two thirds of its population. The private education market in India is estimated to be $68 billion. In spite of the growth, there are still a lot of challenges to overcome. One third of the population is still illiterate and only 15% of the students in India reach high school. The literacy rate among women is lower. The number of girls who enrol in schools is fewer than the number of boys and the drop-out rate among girls, is higher as well. Also, studies have found that teacher attendance, especially in the government run schools, is a major problem. Affordable private schools (APS) are an alternative to government run schools for low-income families. APS are becoming increasingly popular among the low income families in India and are playing an important role in improving the education stats for the country. The fee charged by such schools is low and the quality of education provided is generally considered to be better than government run schools. As a result, such schools have been witnessing a steady increase in student enrolment over the years. Girls make up about 48% of the enrolment which is much higher than in the government run schools. The medium of instruction in most of these schools is English, which is another reason for parents wanting to get their children enrolled in these schools. The general perception in India is that schools offering English as the medium of instruction are superior and lead to better future prospects for their students. Teacher attendance, for such schools, is satisfactory and is another reason for parents choosing such schools over government run schools. However, APSs are confronted with challenges too – the big one being underpayment of fees or not receiving the fees in a timely manner. As these schools receive no funding from the government, they are totally dependent on students’ fees for sustenance. Another challenge faced by APS, is infrastructure deficiency, be it electricity, teaching aids or playgrounds for children. Due to lack of funds, they are also forced to employ teachers who are largely untrained. The website IndianSchoolMart.com provides a listing of Indian schools. The listing includes a brief write up for each school and its associated features which include the fee structure. A lot of APSs are also to be found in the listings. If you are looking to get your ward admitted to a school, checking the website will provide you with a lot of information on the schools you are...

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Tips for Choosing the Best Schools in India

Posted by on 5-21-13 in Schools | 0 comments

The future of your child depends very much on the kind of school you have chosen for him/her. Enrolling your child in the right school ensures a bright future and career for your child. That is one of the reasons why all the parents must give considerable thought and go through all the pros and cons about a school, before choosing the one for their children. There are many schools all over India, but choosing the right one for your child should be your first priority. Listed below are some tips which can help you to find the right school. Know about the Background of the School Just knowing the name of the school is not enough. You should have a complete knowledge about the background of the school, its reputation and whether they offer different learning practices or not.  You can take feedbacks about the school from the parents who already have their children studying in that school. Know About the School Teachers Teachers play an important role in child’s mental growth and can even accelerate the rate of learning among the students. They just don’t have to play the role of an ordinary teacher but also have to be mentors to their students. Make sure that teachers are not changed frequently, get to know about teachers’ evaluation systems in the school and whether they have been recruited from selective colleges or not. Teacher’s academic background plays an important role as teachers who have graduated from good colleges can get better results from their students. You can visit the preferred schools on your list on regular school days. You can even take the permission from the administrative authorities to let you observe teachers in the class so that you can have a feel about their behavior with the children. Conversation with the Pre-School Teacher If you are to admit your child in the pre-school, it is very important for you to have a conversation with the teacher to know whether she is the kind who would be able to handle your child with love and care as you do. There are teachers who are very authoritative and harsh with the children. You would never want your child to go in hands of such people. After all, the relationship between the teacher and the student is the key to healthy learning and growth of your child’s mental health. For more information about the best schools in India, you can browse the website of indianschoolmart.com. Their comprehensive database and reviews about different schools can ease your task for choosing the best school for your...

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