The School & College Admissions Thread

AbelAFC · 1st June 2013, 23:45

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Originally Posted by sandeep3in

AbelAFC what you said is exactly right, you don't have to run around to get these details , just look at the history and alumni.

I have a close relative who is a teacher working in one of the new generation school mentioned by you.She mentions that parents of the students are from the IT background , they are pampered to the core and they "Claim" to extremely wealthy. They compare their house/villas, their Beemers/Mercs and tease students who come in a M800 or live in a rented house.

The parents are least bothered and in the PT it is conveyed that they are after their careers and least interested in children's academics.

Sometimes i wonder about these students how do you crave out the new generation if they have such a attitude .

That's exactly what I'm on about. Maybe its weird coming from an 18 year old, but the crowd in the newer schools are terrible. Its doesn't help that a big percentage of them are expats and the desis automatically absorb the expats' lifestyle.

arun_josie · 2nd June 2013, 15:35

Is there any age criteria in ICSE schools for pre-nursery?

Schools like Ryan International, Clarence(JP Nager), Sherwood High has a age criteria of 3 years 10 months or 4years for Pre-Nursery. But they don't stick to it. Ex: One of my friends son was only 3 years old when he was admitted for Pre-Nursery in Ryan International.

Also, what is the age criteria to appear for 10th exams in Bangalore(ICSE)?

AbelAFC · 2nd June 2013, 19:09

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Originally Posted by arun_josie

Also, what is the age criteria to appear for 10th exams in Bangalore(ICSE)?

IIRC, the ICSE board gives a time period every year under which the child must have been born for 10th grade eligibility.

sagarpadaki · 2nd June 2013, 19:40

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Originally Posted by arun_josie

Is there any age criteria in ICSE schools for pre-nursery?

Schools like Ryan International, Clarence(JP Nager), Sherwood High has a age criteria of 3 years 10 months or 4years for Pre-Nursery. But they don't stick to it. Ex: One of my friends son was only 3 years old when he was admitted for Pre-Nursery in Ryan International.

Also, what is the age criteria to appear for 10th exams in Bangalore(ICSE)?

The student must have completed atleast 15 years to be eligible for writing the board exams. 16 years is preferred( from the student point of view)

AbelAFC · 2nd June 2013, 20:14

arun_josie, I just checked the 2014 ICSE Syllabus & Regulations book, it says on page two that there is no age limit. I was wrong initially, sorry.

aajohn · 2nd June 2013, 23:09

Gentlemen, any feedback/ opinion of Bishop Cottons Boy School? I believe the age limit is 4 years as of June for LKG.

AbelAFC · 3rd June 2013, 03:56

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Originally Posted by aajohn

Gentlemen, any feedback/ opinion of Bishop Cottons Boy School? I believe the age limit is 4 years as of June for LKG.

Probably among the best schools in Bangalore. There are very good at all-round skills. I can tell you this as an ex-Cottonian.

shankar.balan · 3rd June 2013, 06:43

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Originally Posted by msdivy

Reasons why parents rush their kids are,
1) If the kid loses an year, he will still be within his age group
2) Taking example of engineering, if the kid completes engineering at 20 (instead of 22), he will have 30 years (60 - 20) of work-life (& earnings !), as opposed to 28 years.

This kind of thing is highly unfair on the child. Please think about the chilld's development and situation before pushing him/ her so hard.
I absolutely do not endorse this typical Indian and Chinese 'pushiness'. Allow the child to have a childhood and develop normally. What does it matter if he or she is a little late? Let each find his / her own level in his/ her own time.
Really, in 2013, I would have imagined that our so called 'educated' classes would know better!!

AltoLXI · 3rd June 2013, 09:41

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

This kind of thing is highly unfair on the child. Please think about the chilld's development and situation before pushing him/ her so hard.
I absolutely do not endorse this typical Indian and Chinese 'pushiness'. Allow the child to have a childhood and develop normally. What does it matter if he or she is a little late? Let each find his / her own level in his/ her own time.
Really, in 2013, I would have imagined that our so called 'educated' classes would know better!!

There was an article in yesterday's TOI on "Hurried child syndrome"

Link :
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/l...w/20393458.cms

shankar.balan · 3rd June 2013, 10:08

I skimmed through this yesterday. I read it properly today from your link.
I think this is absolutely bang on.

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Originally Posted by AltoLXI

There was an article in yesterday's TOI on "Hurried child syndrome"

Link :
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/l...w/20393458.cms

msdivy · 3rd June 2013, 10:36

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

This kind of thing is highly unfair on the child.

What worse is how underage kids are admitted. Since Govt rules have to be followed, the birth certificate needs to fudged to show that the kid is eligible. The process of lying starts there.

shankar.balan · 3rd June 2013, 10:43

Reading all these horrible things, I am glad my wife and I have made the choice that we have. No Kids. I would rather lavish all my time, effort and affection on my various pets and other animals rather than go through all this rubbish that these poor kids seem to have to go through these days. Our time was so much better and we really enjoyed a "childhood".

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Originally Posted by msdivy

What worse is how underage kids are admitted. Since Govt rules have to be followed, the birth certificate needs to fudged to show that the kid is eligible. The process of lying starts there.

AbelAFC · 3rd June 2013, 12:19

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Reading all these horrible things, I am glad my wife and I have made the choice that we have. No Kids. I would rather lavish all my time, effort and affection on my various pets and other animals rather than go through all this rubbish that these poor kids seem to have to go through these days. Our time was so much better and we really enjoyed a "childhood".

That's a good decision. I just finished Grade 12, and despite the fact I've had next to no pressure whatsoever from my folks, its been hell. And its sad to know that its only gonna get worse. Its a sad state of affairs in our country. :\

cannon · 3rd June 2013, 14:49

Hi All,

This information is for people staying around Uttarahalli, BSK 5-6 stage and Rajarajeshwarinagar, there is a new school from NPS comming up in Banashankari 5th stage. Visited the place over last weekend, the buliding is still under construction but the school starts this year and admissions are still open. The fees are expensive is what I felt.

LonelyPlanet · 26th June 2013, 17:41

Any feedback on Vidya Niketan Hebbal ?

2nd June 2013, 15:35	#287
arun_josie Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,737 Thanked: 13,526 Times	re: The School & College Admissions Thread Is there any age criteria in ICSE schools for pre-nursery? Schools like Ryan International, Clarence(JP Nager), Sherwood High has a age criteria of 3 years 10 months or 4years for Pre-Nursery. But they don't stick to it. Ex: One of my friends son was only 3 years old when he was admitted for Pre-Nursery in Ryan International. Also, what is the age criteria to appear for 10th exams in Bangalore(ICSE)?
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2nd June 2013, 20:14	#290
AbelAFC BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: KA-03 Posts: 309 Thanked: 210 Times	arun_josie, I just checked the 2014 ICSE Syllabus & Regulations book, it says on page two that there is no age limit. I was wrong initially, sorry.
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aajohn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: KL-CHN-BLR Posts: 224 Thanked: 89 Times	Gentlemen, any feedback/ opinion of Bishop Cottons Boy School? I believe the age limit is 4 years as of June for LKG.
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3rd June 2013, 14:49	#299
cannon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 46 Thanked: 36 Times	re: The School & College Admissions Thread Hi All, This information is for people staying around Uttarahalli, BSK 5-6 stage and Rajarajeshwarinagar, there is a new school from NPS comming up in Banashankari 5th stage. Visited the place over last weekend, the buliding is still under construction but the school starts this year and admissions are still open. The fees are expensive is what I felt.
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LonelyPlanet BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jam-luru Posts: 321 Thanked: 124 Times	re: The School & College Admissions Thread Any feedback on Vidya Niketan Hebbal ?
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