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Affiliated schools have been permitted by the Central Board of Secondary Education to admit students from foreign boards for which the CBSE board’s prior approval will not be required. To facilitate this, a list of equivalency of classes X and XII of foreign boards with similar classes of CBSE has b... Read More
Do co-curricular activities complement learning outcomes?
We have discussed, assessed and compared contemporary curricula being taught in schools across the country in our earlier articles. We have also touched upon several co-curricular and extracurricular... Read More
Starting a School in Remote Areas – A Case Study
The STs have largely occupied remote areas of the country which remains a crucial challenge for its development. The distinctiveness that these people bring in is their lifestyle which makes them unique from the mainstream section. As per the 2011 census, the population of these communities was abou... Read More
Seekers Path School stands tall on a 6-acre campus in the educational heart of Bhopal. A former engineering college has been re-imagined into a dynamic K-12 learning space in a highly noteworthy journey of transformation. As a precise learner-centric environment with expansive grounds & modern facilities, this school is poised to make a distinguished mark in the educational landscape.
The school’s curriculum is designed to go well with contemporary educational needs. By all means, Seekers Path School promises an environment where innovation, excellence & values come together in perfect measure. Every aspect of the campus has been designed to generate curiosity, encourage collaboration, and ultimately build confident, compassionate leaders for tomorrow.
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- An engineering institution repurposed into a vibrant school ecosystem focused on all round student development.
- Campus planning & curriculum framework are in great synergy to form an inspiring space for an immersive learning experience.
- Smart classrooms, experiential labs & versatile open areas specially designed for exploration, interaction & overall development.
- An environment deeply rooted in values, yet focused on futures and so character-building, academic excellence & leadership training go hand-in-hand.
- Facilities and frameworks that encourage students, teachers, and families to grow together as a vibrant learning community in perfect collaboration.
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Schools cannot force non-NCERT, non-SCERT books on students in the name of “value addition”
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in a bid to facilitate affordable and quality education, has asked the state education department and the education board to curtail the need of students for amassing books other than the ones prescribed or published by the National Cou... Read More
Education Boards Urge Vaccination of Students Before Examinations Begin
Guidelines for the vaccination of children between 15 to 18 years was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in December 2021, which was scheduled to begin from January 3, 2022. Following this, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Central Board of... Read More
How much does it cost to start a new school?
There is no single answer to this question, Cost of setting up a school is dependent on several factors, listing few factors -
- Target market
- Capacity planned
- Value of land (varies by location and size)
- Cost of infrastructure design and build
- Facilities you wish to offer
- Academic and beyond academic programs you wish to offer
- Cost of educational supplies, staffing and other services
- How do you plan to brand and position your school in the target market
Private Equity Reshapes the Landscape of Indian Education
The landscape of Indian education is undergoing a profound shift as private equity (PE) firms have begun to invest in school operations. This departure from the traditional educational model, where schools were once founded by passionate educators, now sees PE standing less for 'physical education' ... Read More
A draft timeline for the proposed implementation of the National Education Policy has recently been rolled out. The plans of the Department of School Education and Literacy regarding the on-ground implantation of the NEP are going to change school education fairly quickly. To put things in perspecti... Read More
Assam registers nearly 6% decline in school enrollment
Assam Education Minister, Ranoj pegu recently shared that the state registered a decline of 5.95 per cent in school enrolment, with a total of 70,95,759 students registering in the ongoing year as against 75,44,956 for the academic year 2022-23.... Read More
India’s First National Assessment Regulator - PARAKH
India's first national assessment regulator PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), is tasked to work on establishing standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. This will be applicable to all recognized school boards in the cou... Read More
MoU Signed Between Education Department and Infosys
Taking forward its programme on digital literacy, the Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infosys, an IT major. Varsha Gaikwad, the state education minister, met with the senior officials of Infosys to enter into a formal agreement for the ‘Springboard’ programme. ... Read More
ZP Schools in Aurangabad Strike a Chord with Musical Growth
Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools in Aurangabad are embarking on a harmonious journey as they integrate music education into the academic curriculum. In collaboration with a Karnataka-based institute, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad has planned to offer music and song lessons to the students ... Read More
Policy Changes Warranted to Ease Opening Private Schools
Private Schools in India are non-proprietary enterprises. Procedures to open a school in India must be eased to the highest possible degree to excel in the global developmental race, given that school promoters are committing their resources to educate children of India and contributing to the most ... Read More
Edcamps: New Age Professional Development for Teachers in India
Edcamps, an educator driven initiative are informal, participatory, one day event organized by educators or facilitators for themselves to discuss about their needs and demands.... Read More
National Education Policy is posed as a democratic and inclusive draft, however, there are issues which have found vocal detractors. The fiercest opposition that erupted in the wake of NEP promulgation was against the imposition of Hindi as a compulsory subject. The order was rescinded eventually.... Read More
What makes you eligible to start a school in India?
Apart from having necessary land and required financial resources to open a school in India, sustaining its operations until it becomes financially independent and ensuring the continuous advancement of the school are the key factors for the success of any school project. Let us examine the individu... Read More
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