PSBB aka Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan is reputed group of institution. It has roots in Chennai and also expanded to Bangalore and other cities
Admissions in PSBB is the dream of every parent in chennai. Their main branches in Chennai are the PSBB KK Nagar and the PSBB TNagar The school receives 10-20 times applications compared to the seats they have. The school results are excellent and hence the chase of parents.
Their Millenium schools are their recent branches in form of PSBB OMR and the PSBB Gerugambakkam with the 21st century infrastructure and smart boards
PSBB Siruseri is their most recent school on the outskirts of the city, catering to the growing IT corridor of Chennai
SchoolConnects, is an online information and communication portal that helps parents with upto date school admission details. If you want to not miss the application dates of this or any other school you seek admissions, then you need to be on the portal. They have upto date information and notify parents over email and sms for critical alerts. The most valuable part of the platform is peer parent connectivity which help the parents with anxiety
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A free service for parents, now in Chennai, Bangalore & Delhi, providing school admission information like Age Criteria, Form Availability, Fees etc
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
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DAV is a prominent group of schools in India. In Chennai too it has high reputation. There are many branches in the city, with both CBSE and matriculation syllabus. The main branch is in Gopalapuram and has 2 campus, DAV Boys and DAV Girls and both are CBSE affiliated. Getting admissions to the schools is tough. The school results have been remarkable year over year, and the institution lives to its reputation. There are more branches of the school in DAV Mogappair (both boys and girls), Velachery and Adambakkam
The admissions process went online from 2017-18, and one can find all admissions process details on SchoolConnects website. The portal not only provides admission information but also help parent interaction so they can fill in each other with admission updates. The 2018-19 DAV admission updates will be available on SchoolConnects.in website just like all other schools in the country is tracked on the website
The admissions process went online from 2017-18, and one can find all admissions process details on SchoolConnects website. The portal not only provides admission information but also help parent interaction so they can fill in each other with admission updates. The 2018-19 DAV admission updates will be available on SchoolConnects.in website just like all other schools in the country is tracked on the website
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Nursery Vs Montessori
Parents should know the answers to these as they prepare for their child's school admission..
What is the difference between Nursery and Montessori ? Which one is better ?
Nursery (pre-K.G.) has the traditional teaching methodology which we all are more used to. Its more teacher centric and has a more structured curriculum.
Montessori is a teaching pattern wherein children have access to many more teaching materials as compared to a traditional pre-primary class. The classrooms are more child-friendly. At the same time, there is a lack of structure as the learning is more child-centred which means children learn at their own pace without being pushed around. Montessori at pre-primary level consists of three classes - Montessori I, Montessori II and Montessori III which correspond to Nursery, LKG and UKG in traditional school terminology.
Now, to the question "which one is better" - it depends. Some parents think that the montessori method will suit their kid's needs well while some go on the traditional route. Some parents put their kids in montessori I and then later shift to LKG in a traditional school thinking that it might be difficult to get admission in traditional school after three years of montessori.
Note - In some cities, montessori term is used very loosely. Many montessori schools do not adhere strictly to the montessori methodology. So one would want to ascertain that the teachers are montessori trained and the school has a good amount of teaching material in place.
Which is better - Nursery in mainstream schools or in a playschool ?
Nursery in a mainstream schools might be a bit high standard than playschool. In play schools, the environment is supposed to be more playful. The school timings will be around 3 hours in both the cases. Again, the choice depends on an individual. Some parents put their kids in a mainstream school in order to avoid the admission hassles later on (Getting admissions in Nursery is easier). While some parents take it easy and put their kids in playschol and then shift to a minstream school later on i.e., in LKG or UKG level.
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Saturday, April 25, 2015
Is your child ready for kindergarten?
Is your child ready for kindergarten? It’s the first rung on the academic ladder, and sometimes parents wonder whether their children are primed for both the academics and the social interactions in a kindergarten classroom. We talked to a few educators and experts in the field about areas parents can work on this summer to help prepare kids. Some may surprise you.
1) Citizenship. Teachers want students to be aware of their community and be willing to be a part of it. They want children to understand they are an important part of a larger group. Give your child simple jobs around the house that help the household. Explain why it is an important job. Examples include making their bed, clearing their dishes from the table and cleaning up toys.
2) Empathy. Understanding other’s feelings is an important part of forming and sustaining friendships. Kids who are aware of others emotions are able to play more fluidly. Talk to your children about their own emotions and help them identify them. Also talk about other’s emotions.
3) Science. Have conversations with kids about vegetables, herbs, fruits and grains. Explain which foods are healthier than others and why. Take a trip to the grocery store to explore various foods. If you are able, plant a food you can grow and enjoy together.
4) Math. Kindergarteners should have a basic understanding of numbers. When you walk up stairs, count with them. When you give them crackers or berries, count with them. Add a few and take a few away and count with them.
5) Books. Reading is a sensitive topic in kindergarten. You can help your student by making sure they love books — read to them! — and that they understand books. They should know what an author and an illustrator are, they should understand the dedication page and they should know that they read from the left to the right and the top to the bottom. They should also have phonological awareness of letters and rhyming words.
6) Following directions. Your child should be able to follow two-step directions such as take off your shoes and come sit at the table. In school, they will be asked to complete many tasks on their own and regulate their emotions. Be sure they are able to take their own shoes and coats on and off, and zip their backpacks without help. They also need to know how to take turns with friends.
7) Fine motor skills. Teachers say some kids’ fine motor skills aren’t as strong because they spend so much time with screens. Some kids learn their letters and numbers from a computer or tablet and are not given as many opportunities to write and draw. Give your children crayons and paper often. Let them write letters, draw sunsets, make self-portraits and sometimes just scribble.
8) Gross motor skills. Give them plenty of unstructured outdoor play. Let them run and jump and imagine and create outside. When kids are able to run and play on their own they get to know their own bodies and limitations, practice balance and gain strength. Oh, and when they exercise a lot, they sleep much better — something both kids and parents will appreciate.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
DoE(Directorate of Education) Circulars in regards to 2015-16 School Admissions in Delhi
DoE has isssued various circulars to ensure smooth and proper functioning of the schools and the same can be found here
http://www.edudel.nic.in/mis/misadmin/DoeNewPublicCircular.htm
Below is a quick recap of those related to 2015-16 admissions so parents can be aware of the guidelines the schools need to follow
Dated: 02-01-2015
Regarding facilitating admissions of EWSIDG category children in Private Unaided Recognized Schools of Delhi.
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2015_16/28130_28139_dt_02012015.pdf
Dated: 30-12-2014
Regarding uploading of information on the criteria adopted by Private Unaided Recognized Schools for Admissions in Entry Level Classes for the Academic Session 2015-16
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28068_78_dt_30122014.pdf
Dated: 30-12-2014
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28057_67_dt_30122014.pdf
Clarification regarding EWS/DG category admissions in entry level classes of Private Unaided Recognized Schools of Delhi for the session 2015-16
Dated: 26-12-2014
Guidelines for admissions of EWS/DG Category to Entry Level Classes (below six years of age) in Private Un-aided Recognized Schools of Delhi for the session 2015-2016:
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28012_28022_dt_27122014.pdf
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http://www.edudel.nic.in/mis/misadmin/DoeNewPublicCircular.htm
Below is a quick recap of those related to 2015-16 admissions so parents can be aware of the guidelines the schools need to follow
Dated: 02-01-2015
Regarding facilitating admissions of EWSIDG category children in Private Unaided Recognized Schools of Delhi.
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2015_16/28130_28139_dt_02012015.pdf
Dated: 30-12-2014
Regarding uploading of information on the criteria adopted by Private Unaided Recognized Schools for Admissions in Entry Level Classes for the Academic Session 2015-16
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28068_78_dt_30122014.pdf
Dated: 30-12-2014
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28057_67_dt_30122014.pdf
Clarification regarding EWS/DG category admissions in entry level classes of Private Unaided Recognized Schools of Delhi for the session 2015-16
Dated: 26-12-2014
Guidelines for admissions of EWS/DG Category to Entry Level Classes (below six years of age) in Private Un-aided Recognized Schools of Delhi for the session 2015-2016:
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2013_14/28012_28022_dt_27122014.pdf
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Whatz New at Purble Bee?
Christmas Special Activity Box
It is December and Purple Bee have released our Christmas special Activity Box for kids. The box contains 3 simple activities. The kids can make a christmas tree using pipe cleaners and decorate the tree, a snowman greeting card and a Santa Claus wall hanging. All the instructions and materials needed to compete the activities are provided in the box. Just pick a box and have fun with your kids.
How to Order the Christmas Special Activity Box?
To order log on to www.purplebee.in or send a mail to purplebee12@gmail.com
Also, do not forget to send in the " Letter to Santa" written by your kids. We have the contest all through December.
It is December and Purple Bee have released our Christmas special Activity Box for kids. The box contains 3 simple activities. The kids can make a christmas tree using pipe cleaners and decorate the tree, a snowman greeting card and a Santa Claus wall hanging. All the instructions and materials needed to compete the activities are provided in the box. Just pick a box and have fun with your kids.
How to Order the Christmas Special Activity Box?
To order log on to www.purplebee.in or send a mail to purplebee12@gmail.com
Also, do not forget to send in the " Letter to Santa" written by your kids. We have the contest all through December.
Monday, October 13, 2014
India School Education Boards and Syllabus
With the
Beginning of admissions’ season across cities in India, parents face dilemma as
which board would fit best for their young ones. SchoolAdmissionInfo brings some insights to those new to the world of parenting.
India Schools offer both Indian and International Syllabi namely:
1. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
2. CISCE(ICSE): Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
3. IB: International Baccalaureate
4. IGCSE: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Cambridge University
5. State Board:State Government Recognized Board
India Schools offer both Indian and International Syllabi namely:
1. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
2. CISCE(ICSE): Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
3. IB: International Baccalaureate
4. IGCSE: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Cambridge University
5. State Board:State Government Recognized Board
A. CBSE Central Board of Secondary
Education
A Board which
follows universal pattern is the first choice for parents with transferable
jobs.
CBSE affiliates
all Kendriya Vidyalayas, all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, private schools, and
most of the schools approved by central government of India
Examination Pattern: All India Senior School Certificate Examination
(AISSCE) for Class 10 and 12
Facts
Total Number of
Schools Affiliated with CBSE: 14808
Areas of
Operation: 25 Countries including India, Malaysia, Dubai etc
Major entrance
exams syllabus based on CBSE viz. IIT, AIPMT etc
Pros
1) The diversity factor in schools with
CBSE board is high as more students from different backgrounds are likely to
end up in the same class.
2) Quality of Content (No Errors/ No
Printing Mistakes) in Textbooks’ is good.
3) Continuous And Comprehensive Evaluation
(CCE), a new system of education implemented by CBSE for students of sixth to
tenth grades. It removes the marking system and introduces grading system based
on a series of curricular and extracurricular activities.
4) Easy to find tutors, books and
activities for all classes.
5) Focus on Science and Mathematics as well
as application based subjects.
6) Recognition by all colleges in India.
7) Centralized system for transferring
across all CBSE schools.
8) Numerous talent search examinations and
scholarship exams such as SSTSE, NSEB, NSEC etc held at local and national
level base their content on CBSE syllabus just because it is more prevalent.
Cons
1) Although Major Entrance Exams syllabus
is based on CBSE, the fact that the seats for those courses are open for all
students in India. And colleges which are coming under state universities have
more reserved seats for students from state boards. So students from CBSE board
who wouldn’t crack entrance exams face problems in getting admission in state
university colleges as they have very less number of seats for CBSE Board
quota.
2) Fees can be on the high side for some
schools.
3) There aren’t enough options to explore
in the field of Arts and Literature.
B. CISCE Council for the Indian
School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Examination Pattern: This body conducts 3 examinations, namely
• ICSE (Indian
certificate secondary education) exam for class 10
• ISC (Indian
school certificate) exam for class 12
• CVE (Certificate
for vocational education) exam for class 12
Facts
• Total Number
of Schools Affiliated with CISCE: Approx. 1000
• Areas of
Operation: India, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia
• Subjects
Offered ICSE in 2013-64 with 23 Indian languages and 12 are foreign languages.
• Subjects
Offered ISC in 2013- 50 with 23 Indian languages and 12 are foreign languages.
Pros
1. Course curriculum is wide, covering a
range of topics to explore overall growth of students.
2. CISCE prefers to give more practical
Knowledge and focus more on analytical skills.
3. Subject selection options available to
students to follow their liking for a particular subject.
4. The CISCE board has equal focus on
languages, science and art and encourages students to choose across diverse
topics / subjects for their Class-12 exam.
Cons
1. Students may find syllabus a bit
cumbersome.
2. Students would find it hard to shift to
other boards or Pre-Science Colleges (11-12 Standards)
3. Higher Fees
4. Although Major Entrance Exams syllabus
is based on CISCE, the fact that the seats for those courses are open for all
students in India. And colleges which are coming under state universities have
more reserved seats for students from state boards. So students from CISCE
board who wouldn’t crack entrance exams face problems in getting admission in
state university colleges as they have very less number of seats for CISCE
Board.
C. IB International Baccalaureate
(IB), formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international educational foundation
headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968
Examination Pattern: It offers 3 educational programs, namely
• PYP or Primary
year program for KG to Class-5
• MYP or Middle
year program for Class-6 to Class-10
• DP or Diploma
program for Class-11 and Class-12
Facts
• Number of
Schools: Approx 3500 worldwide & 130 in India.
• Areas of
Operations: 144 Countries including India, USA, UK, Australia etc.
Pros
1. International Board recognized by most
of the Universities of the world.
2. Students can apply to Foreign
Universities wherein CBSE and ICSE board is not recognized.
3. Recognized by UNESCO, Council of Europe,
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
4. Curriculum based on application and
experimentation.
5. Better Infrastructure of Schools.
6. Best option if parents are NRI, or are
planning to move abroad.
Cons
1. Fee is on the higher side.
2. Found only in metropolitan cities and
Tier-1 cities of India
3. Difficult for students to shift boards
if need arises.
4. Tuitions, Books not easily available.
D. IGCSE International General
Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an academically rigorous, internationally used,
specialized, English language curriculum which is offered to students to
prepare them for International Baccalaureate and CIE A-level.
Examination Pattern
• Cambridge
Primary, typically for learners aged 5 to 11 years
• Cambridge
Secondary 1
• Cambridge
Secondary 2 is typically for learners aged 14 to 16 years. It offers learners
two routes: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level.
• Cambridge
Advanced is typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study
to prepare for university and higher education. It offers learners two routes:
Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U.
Facts
• Number of
Schools: Approx 200 in India
• Areas of
Operations: 120 Countries including India, USA, UK.
Pros
1. International Board recognized by most
of the Universities of the world.
2. Students can apply to Foreign
Universities wherein CBSE and ICSE board is not recognized.
3. More advanced curriculum and variety of
subjects to choose from.
4. More emphasis on English and Technical
Subjects
5. Best option if parents are NRI, or are
planning to move abroad.
Cons
1. Fee is on the higher side.
2. Found only in metropolitan cities and
Tier-1 cities of India
3. Difficult for students to shift boards
if need arises.
4. Tuitions, Books not easily available.
E. State Board
Every State
Government imparts Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in its
respective state.
Examination Pattern
• SSC: Secondary
School Certificate, 10 Board Exams
• HSC: Higher
School Certificate, 12 Board Exams
Facts
• Areas of
Operations: Every State and Union Territory of India
Pros
1. Favorable for parents without
Transferable Jobs.
2. Easily available Textbook, Teachers.
3. Moderately loaded curriculum giving
options for Students to explore more extracurricular activities like Dancing
and Sports.
4. Lower Fees.
5. More reserved seats within the state
recognized colleges
Cons
1. Depends wholly on the State government’s
competence to maintain quality of education.
2. Quality of Teaching varies according to
school.
3. Might Lack in basic facilities.
4. Quality of Content (No Errors/ No
Printing Mistakes) may be questionable.
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