Here are the 5 most important factors which you must consider before making the right choice

Along with lots of happiness, parenting also brings a lot of responsibilities. As a parent, we always want the best for our child. His/her life depends greatly on the choices we make and selecting the right formal school is one of the most important decisions that we make. This decision is vital as it lays a strong foundation that will put him/her on a lifelong path of learning.

1.The Management: The actual workforce behind the school- the Management- can really make or break a school. Make sure that the school management has relevant educational background and enough experience in the field of education. People who have adequate experience running schools know how to handle the challenges encountered in the day-to-day working of a school while inexperienced hands will hamper the working of the school and in turn, the learning of the students.

2. The Curriculum and Co-Curricular Activities: In today’s education world, the curriculum doesn’t refer to only books and notebooks, in fact, it refers to the totality of students’ experiences during the educational process. The curriculum of the school should be child-centric with a focus on learning and practicing the core subject-skills as well as Life Skills such as English Conversation, Thinking Skills, Personality Development, etc. Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the school curriculum and help in enhancing the learning process of students. They help in enhancing the social and intellectual skills, moral values, and personality of the students. A school should provide a plethora of activities for students to choose from. Understand beforehand the curriculum followed and the co-curricular activities offered in the school.

3. Location and Timings: The school should not be far from your home. The location should be easily accessible and should not be in remote and secluded areas. Keeping in mind the safety of the students and the pollution levels, a school should not be on a highway. A child should not spend a long time traveling to and fro between school and home. Check beforehand whether the school provides transport or not. If both parents are working, then they should make sure that the school timings match with their work timings.

4. Safety and Security: Safety at school is important for children of all ages. Children spend considerable hours of their day in school and it becomes of utmost importance that the safety of children is given due consideration. A safe environment creates an open space for them to explore, learn and grow. Parents should be aware of the safety procedures followed in the school and should send their child to the school with the most experienced hands.

5. Quality of Teachers: The school should have well-qualified, dynamic teachers who provide a positive learning environment for the students. Teaching-learning is an ever-evolving process, so, ensure that the school organizes regular workshops and training for the teachers to keep them up-to-date. The school management should spend a great deal of time, energy, and resources on providing intensive training programs to update the knowledge and upgrade the skills of their teachers. The student-teacher ratio should also be kept low so that proper attention and care can be provided to each and every student. Ensure that the school is providing sufficient training to its teachers.

By keeping these suggestions under your sleeve, you will be better equipped to make an informed and intelligent choice for your child.

Set up in 2018, Smrti Academy, a good CBSE school located in Huskur, off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore. The school provides the Foundation stage, preparatory stage, and Middle stage education. The school will be upgraded to Secondary school in the coming years.