Education and Career Forum

My daughter is currently studying in Maharashtra State Board School 2nd Standard. We have seen the quality of education provided has deteriorated from last couple of years. Hence we have decided to change to CBSE or ICSE for a better future. Here in Thane we found out two schools who can admission to her i.e. EuroSchool Thane and New Horizon Airoli.My daughter is slow learner and very average in studies. Another concern is about Hindi. Both schools have started Hindi from Grade 1 while my daughter is unaware of Hindi as in State Board Hindi starts from Grade 3.

- EuroSchool is very far away for us (around 13 kms), takes 1 hour to travel. It is ICSE board, we have heard ICSE board becomes stressful because of vast syllabus from 6th grade onwards. Total time spent in school + travel is 9 hours. The school starts in June.

- NHSS Airoli is CBSE. This school is good in many terms (travel time is 30 mins only) except that school starts from April first week. We have heard CBSE has a balanced syllabus.Total time spent in school + travel is 7 hours.

There is very less time for my daughter to prepare for Hindi as her current State Board Exam are going on till mid April. Hence we are concerned whether this move will disturb her and put her under more stress. Will it be wise to continue in State Board itself and try for a switch next year when she knows basics of Hindi? Please advise.

As you have mentioned all the aspects of your problems so considering those, we also think that it would be a wise decision that you get your daughter admitted in the next year. By doing this-

>> by that time, she will also learn Hindi which is required by the other school

>> also, your desire to choose a CBSE school will also get fulfilled

>> the travelling time will also reduce. it might not appear to be a good factor but there are many things which are in favor if your ward is studying in a school which is at the minimum possible distance from your residence.