FAQs on School and My Child: Parental Concerns Regarding Schooling

What school characteristics should I consider, while selecting a school for my child?

The most important factor that influences a child’s schooling is his feeling of connectedness to the school. The home, the social milieu, and the school should be culturally compatible for the child to feel comfortable at school.

Policies: Management policies of the school, the principal’s strategies, the teachers’ competence, the student-teacher ratio, the educational board, the medium, and the scope for co-curricular activities all contribute to the school environment and should be looked for.

The infrastructure: The campus, the building, the classrooms, the furniture, the playground, the equipment, the hygiene and health facilities, etc. should be given due consideration.

Others: The fees structure, school timings, the distance from the home, commute facilities, feedbacks from other parents, etc. should be considered. The priorities should be decided according to the availability of choice, the family circumstances, the child’s temperament, and interests, and his/her individualized requirements.

The Best School

Every child is different and has his strengths and weaknesses. The best school is the one that promotes his strengths (for example, in a sports activity) and helps him to overcome his weaknesses (for example, in academics). A school that is open for communications and suggestions and willing to join hands with parents for the wellbeing of children should be given precedence.

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