The time when you have to choose a school for your little one is probably the most difficult time for you. You are still figuring out what it is like to be a parent and your young toddler is already 2.
Why is choosing the right school so important?
Well, because your child’s life and future is going to be shaped based on the choice you make now.
Today, we have a choice of educational boards: SSC, CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, IB, Cambridge, etc. How do you choose wisely when confronted with this array of options?
This is why we have put together a quick summary of the benefits of admitting your child to an IB School, in Mumbai.
Understanding International Board (IB)
It is an internationally-recognised school system made up of three educational programmes:
i. PYP: Primary Years Programme (Kindergarten to Class 5).
ii. MYP: Middle Years Programme (Class 6 to Class 10).
iii. DP: Diploma Programme (Class 11 to Class 12).
The IB programme is more practical and application-based. It has a broader spectrum of subjects that lead to all-round development in your child. The IB Curriculum and teaching methods are different from the theory-oriented CBSE and ICSE Boards, or even the State Boards.
IB students do not have difficulty in grasping new concepts and have more exposure to technology, science, arts and the world.
IB examinations test the students' knowledge, not their memory and speed. There are no examinations till the Middle Years Programme (Class 10). The focus of the IB is on 'how to learn' rather than 'what to learn'. The IB curriculum emphasises the physical, psychological, intellectual and social development of your child.
IB Schools help students learn more about themselves and about ethics like teamwork and leadership which help mould their personality.
Tim Woffenden, a leading IB consultant who advises independent and state school, says: “IB students are better prepared for university, and, more importantly, life”
Here is a list of the top 10 IB schools in North bombay. We hope that explanation can make your decision a little easier. You can also check out what NES has to offer.