244 comments:

1. indya, 5. June 2007, 14:31
   

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2. Vinod, 10. June 2007, 16:55
   

   This must be really useful for anyone undergoing school hunting for their kids.
   You are really correct - Bangalore must have more world-class schools.

    
3. Deepa Biju, 20. July 2007, 12:34
   

   We are looking for a good school for our son (next year). Now he is doing his pre kg in Euro kids.your informations are very useful to me . Thank you very much.

    
4. asn, 12. September 2007, 22:42
   

   let me know u r son’s experience after going to school

    
5. Hiran, 15. September 2007, 5:21
   

   How would you compare Indus and Inventure. How would you rate them.
   What apts complexes are good and close to Cisco’s new campus at Cessna Park on ORR? Am thoroughly confused wrt place to live so I can be near Cisco office at the same time time to commute to Indus or Inventure is not bad.

   Thanks a lot. Will appreciate if you can email me back at hiranthacker@gmail.com

    
6. Vikas Sah, 16. September 2007, 23:19
   

   @Hiran: I must say I have heard lot of good reviews from parents in my apartment complex about Indus. Inventure has a more relaxed approach to studies, that is one reason why we did not opt for it.

   We live on ORR and some of the good apartment complexes are:
   Akme Harmony
   Springfield
   Sobha Garnet
   Suncity

   All of them are close by. All schools have bus service to and from ORR so no need to worry.
   Vikas.

    
7. Radika, 17. September 2007, 12:35
   

   Hi,

   How do you find greenwood high now after 4 months there? Do you still find them keeping up with ur expectations?

   What is the fees they charge per annum? How do you manage the hindi part?

   You can mail me at my mail id

    
8. Shivaraj, 19. September 2007, 4:30
   

   Can you please let me know about Ryan International school. You mentioned that you heard something bad about it. I am just thinking about this school as it is near to our residence on Bannerghatta road. Can you please respond below

    
9. Vikas Sah, 21. September 2007, 1:53
   

   @Shivaraj
   Lot of kids from our apartment complex go to Ryan international but that is on airport road somewhere.

   I do not have much idea about the one on Bannerghatta road (near Bannerghatta National Park) .

   If I get any info I will update here.

    
10. Raj, 24. September 2007, 0:49
    

    Are there any ICSE schools near Indiranagar with option to take Tamil as a subject. I heard that St Anns, Cathedrals, Bishop Cottons, SCVK all have Tamil but are quite far.

    Thanks,

    Raj

     
11. Shivaraj, 24. September 2007, 4:30
    

    I have to select between these schools for my son in Grade 2 - which one you suggest . 1) Presidency (Bilekhalli), 2)BGS (Opposite to Meenakshi temple), 3)PSBB. 4) Ryan. All these schools are on Bannerghatta road and started newly last year.

     
12. Vikas Sah, 27. September 2007, 13:37
    

    @Shivaraj: I do not have much idea about schools in Bannerghatta road. People visiting this post might help you with more info.

     
13. Ram, 2. October 2007, 13:37
    

    Interesting. We are contemplating moving from the US to Bgl in the next 3-6 months. Two kids, one in Grade 10 and another in Grade 7 . Our thinking also is that they will go on to do undergrad in India and, if necessary , return to US for Grad. Is it advisable to go to one of these IB schools ? Does that still allow them to join the undergrad mainstream in India ? We are considering the very expensive TISB — are there cheaper, equally good schools in Bgl ? Would much appreciate any advice.

     
14. deepa biju, 3. October 2007, 12:54
    

    hi,

    Can you please let me know about Freedom International school. How do you find greenwood high now after 4 months there? let me know u r son’s experience after going to school. We are looking for a good school for our son (next year). Now he is doing his pre kg in Euro kids.

    . nps koramangala. greenwood high koramangala and freedom international Hsr layout these are our choices.

     
15. Shibnath Chakraborty, 4. October 2007, 16:30
    

    Hi,
    I have been in Montreal, since 3 years , my daughter in secondary 4 in a french school,and my son in primary 5, may I find school for them in bangalore,any English medium , because I have to return back to india in june 2008. I have no knowledge about bangalore,but i think rather than Bangalore I could find one affordable school for them ,I am really in trouble, would you please help me
    …Shibnath

     
16. seema, 7. October 2007, 1:05
    

    Hi
    can anybody share their views abt freedom international school in HSR?

     
17. Rambhai, 13. October 2007, 20:05
    

    God! that is some awesome research on schools in Bangalore! You have a great blog, do post your content on www.rambhai.com, you would find a lot of interested audience.

     
18. Anonymous (Trackback), 13. October 2007, 22:12
     

    Moving To Bangalore : How to decide on Schools in Bangalore?…

    This post shares personal experience on school hunt in Bangalore….

     
19. monof2, 16. October 2007, 14:11
    

    Hi
    There are many good schools in bangalore ,only thing is admission.Most os the schools
    open admissions for LKG or first grade.After first grade it is very difficult to get admission in a good school.It mainly depends whether they have some empty seats or not.NPS is undoubtly the best of all, But Kumarans,Dps,Greenwood are also very good which has class size of 30 students.Admission in these schools is also very difficult.

    I would like to Know about BGS NPS on bannerghatta rd.BGS and NPS both have very good reputation,so how is BGS NPS doing.It’s a fairly new school. Does Dr Gopalkrishna of NPS has some influence on it.

    Thanks in advance if someone can share their views on BGS NPS.

     
20. deepa biju, 25. October 2007, 20:19
    

    hi

    can anybody share their views abt PRIMUS international school in MARTHAHALLI ROAD ?

     
21. Deepa, 27. October 2007, 12:10
    

    Hi,

    can you please tell me about Greenwood High?

    i am thinking to put my daughter for Upper KG for next year, kindly give me some feedback on this school

    I appriciate the replay

    Thanks,

     
22. Vikas Sah, 27. October 2007, 13:01
    

    @Deepa
    I am disappointed with the way things are going with Greenwood High and I will be posting an update on them soon.

    For upper KG I guess they have a separate school in Koramangla and I do not have much idea about it.

     
23. Ramana, 28. October 2007, 7:33
    

    Hi………….
    Iam looking fr a school fr my son near BANNERGATTA ROAD.
    any advices?????/////////

     
24. Vishnu, 28. October 2007, 23:30
    

    Hi,

    I am looking for a good school for my son near Bannerghatta Road. Any help on the good schools in and around Bannerghatta Road? Pls write @vishnusgs@yahoo.com
    Thanks in advance

     
25. Shivaraj, 29. October 2007, 0:49
    

    Ramana - Please chose any one of these PSBB>BGS>Presidency>Ryan

     
26. Shivaraj, 29. October 2007, 0:59
    

    Monof 2 : I think your selection of BGS NPS is not a bad idea. It seems BGS is a very good school. However, when I asked opinion from my friends about comparison between BGS & PSBB, I got slightly more favourable response to PSBB. Hence, I chose PSBB for my son. These were just subjective opinions, let us see how my son will do in his school. Let us hope for best.

     
27. SHISHIR PANDEY, 29. October 2007, 3:56
    

    CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL REPORT IN KUNDANAHALLI BANGLORE..

    I am planning to put my daughter,

     
28. monof2, 29. October 2007, 8:40
    

    Ryan intl is still a better choice compared to many other schools .
    But if you compare them with NPS,DPS ,Kumarans,Greenwood high etc ,it may not
    score well.It has old teaching methods like writing one questions ans 3-4 times to learn it or Just to keep silence in the class(thats what I got to know from a friends son who was in grade 3). Fees also I believe is not too high.It’s a very big school with every class having section from A-M.
    That’s why admission is also not very difficult.
    Greenwood high is a good school but I’m not sure 84,000 fees for grade 1 is justified or not.
    If someone is having first hand experience with BGS_NPS,please share it .

     
29. Deepa, 29. October 2007, 10:51
    

    Hi,

    sorry to bug you again on Green Wood High, kindly can be more precise ,
    there not doing good in academics or is there any issues with teaching method

    kindly revert back

    Thank

     
30. Vikas Sah, 31. October 2007, 2:31
    

    Academics is average. The reason I am beginning to dislike them is that they are not giving personal attention to our son (one they had promised).

    Also if you not lucky and do not do good research on teachers, then your kid may land with some teacher in some section which might not be as good as the others.

    Sports also they are not encouraging new comers to learn new games.

     
31. Vikas Sah, 31. October 2007, 2:33
    

    above was for greenwood high

     
32. Deepa, 31. October 2007, 21:51
    

    Hi Vikas,

    Thank you so much for your replay on Green Wood High

    Regards,
    Deepa

     
33. deepa biju, 31. October 2007, 22:19
    

    CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    Regards
    Deepa Biju

     
34. sbinoy, 2. November 2007, 13:10
    

    i’m currently looking out for admission for my to 4 yr old son for 2008 batch.Presently staying in HAL II stage.would like ur feedback on schools nearby and chances of getting admission.Our prefrence is for CBSE syllabus and school with less no of students per class so that personalised attention is there for my son.got to know admision to NPS indiranagar is tough,same for New Horizon.Hows National academy for learning at Malleshpalya and Frank Antony.how r they .how about there donation fee and yearly fee.

     
35. vidya, 4. November 2007, 3:06
    

    Hi, Iam vidya. I have a son studying in sixth standard at Coimbatore and we are planning to shift to Bangalore. Could anyone help me in giving information about schools which have good standard but not very expensive. Could be CBSE board. I have recently taken job with a analytical company and paying donation could be expensive for me.

     
36. Sikha, 5. November 2007, 2:36
    

    Hi–do all the schools have the requirement of kannada also in the 2nd grade…ur information will be very helpful–as i have got a 6 year old n planning to come back next year….

     
37. beenu, 5. November 2007, 14:19
    

    Can anybody share their views on CMR Junior NPS,Kalyan Nagar?

     
38. Vikas Sah, 6. November 2007, 1:30
    

    @Vidya:

    If you are looking for an international school then Greenwood is one of the affordable ones.

    National Public School, Koramangala, Baldwin Boys School , Bethany might be others you should consider.

     
39. Vikas Sah, 6. November 2007, 1:31
    

    @Sikha:
    International schools are relaxed that way and your kid need not study Kannada there but other schools might have stringent rules. That was also one of the reasons for us going with international schools

     
40. sankar, 8. November 2007, 21:53
    

    What are all the subjects to study in CBSE school in tamilnadu and karnataka state. is it regional language subject is compulsory to write examination. pl advice me if anybody knows about subjects available in both states.
    regards

     
41. Manish Kalra, 12. November 2007, 13:04
    

    Hi, I am planning to admit my son to RYAN, near whitefiled…If anyone has strong views about the school either way please update ASAP…

    Thanks, Manish, Bangalore

     
42. Gayathri, 12. November 2007, 17:26
    

    My daughter in in studying in Grade 2 in
    Atlanta. We are planning to return to India next year (2008). She can read and write Tamil. She can take tamil as her 2nd language. Please suggest some good schools that has Tamil as the second language. Initially atleast for her to get adjusted to the type of education there.

     
43. deepa biju, 13. November 2007, 1:25
    

    Hi, I am planning to admit my son to GREENWOOD HIGH, KORAMANGALA…If anyone has strong views about the school either way please update ASAP…

    Rrgards

    Deepa Biju

     
44. manoj, 16. November 2007, 4:14
    

    If anyone has feedback about Ryan International, whitefield..Please let me know..

    Thanks
    Manoj

     
45. Radhika, 16. November 2007, 7:04
    

    Any idea about Alpine Public School on Kanakpura road? I am planning to try for admission there for my daughter.

     
46. Apoorva, 20. November 2007, 5:58
    

    These are the comments i got from net

    12 months ago Nethra.G
    It’s a very bad school……………….!!!!!!

    9 months ago Christine +1
    The Principal “Shailaja Behl” does’nt deserve to be in such a responsible position.

    I doubt the Respectable Management who didnt quite look into her Credibility.

    They dont even see what she is upto or They are not botherd about the school anymore.

    The Teachers, the house keeping people & the other employees as dying to leave this Respectable Organisation whose reputation is going down the drains bcos of its very dear Principal.

    Msg for the Mnagement: Wake up! before its toooo Late.

    Regards…

    7 days ago Ban 0
    I agree this is a very bad school, all the good teachers have left. they do not value their words, make very big promises for the development of children but do not want to deliver, esp. the principal. Princi just do showoff and nothing more than sweet talking. Don’t consider the school ever

     
47. Gita, 21. November 2007, 6:06
    

    Hi,
    can you please let me know about what you heard about Ryan international Public school.

    Thanks

    Gita

     
48. Gita, 21. November 2007, 6:07
    

    Thanks for the information

     
49. john, 29. November 2007, 7:36
    

    I am not sure with the statement Bangalore has “many schools”.

    For the population the number of schools are less. Which is why schools dont take phone calls or have “interview procedures”…

    Compared to what you find in Madras/TN schools in Bangalore are less (or less per population).

     
50. raj, 29. November 2007, 7:39
    

    TAMIL AS SUBJECT:
    —————————
    Are there ICSE schools near Indiranagar/Bimanagar area which offer Tamil as a subject. I heard that Cathedrals, St Anns, Ebenezer, Baldwins all offer Tamil but are quite far (at least lot traffic). Your information is appreciated.

    Thanks

    Raj

     
51. Raj, 30. November 2007, 0:16
    

    PRIMUS is coming from the same guys who are directors in Indus International.
    Decent facilities and fees.

     
52. Indu, 30. November 2007, 13:36
    

    Has anyone heard of Bangalore Public School near Domlur. How it is?

     
53. Geetha, 2. December 2007, 13:20
    

    Hi,
    I am also from Coimbatore looking to move to Blore shortly, have you found a good apt and school yet? My son will be going to 3rd grade in Jun 08 and my daughter to LKG. Any tips with regard to both house-hunting and school-hunting will be appreciated. My office would most likely be around the Outer Ring Road.
    Thanks in adv for any helpful information.

    G

     
54. Amit Arora, 3. December 2007, 12:45
    

    This is in response to query about Alpine Public School. Please don’t go by the comments you found on net (sent by Apporva). My daughter goes to this school and we didn’t find anything bad with the school. It’s a new school (in its 2nd year) and we found the principal to be quite committed and doing a good job. What we specially like is stress on extra curricular activities (drawing, painting, drama, swimming, sports etc.). The text books they follow (the school is affiliated to CBSE) are of very good quality and the building and classrooms are impressive (though not as big compared to other schools). If you are staying on or nearby Kanakpura Road, you should definitely consider this school. We preferred it over DPS of which we heard a lot of negative feedback from many people.

     
55. sailaja, 6. December 2007, 9:31
    

    Hi,
    Can u please tell me the admission procedure in bishop cotton boys school ,
    I heard that it is very difficult to get admission in that ,if so which school will be the best one .

    Thankyou so much

     
56. sang, 6. December 2007, 13:32
    

    does anyone have any strong views about inventure academy in bannergatta rd…please to move in 2008…any views about this school is greatly appreciated

     
57. vimala sudhakar, 14. December 2007, 1:33
    

    Please let me know how the school is.

    I am planning to put my daughter in greenwood high . SHe is in indus right now and goes to 8th grade. I am changing becoz of icse syllabus.

    Thanks for your input

     
58. Sumathi, 14. December 2007, 7:24
    

    i intend admitting my daughter in Class 9 to NPS Koramangla or NPS HSR Layout. i understand that NPS HSR is a new one. has the construction being finished? any views on these schools is highly appreciated

     
59. vishal, 14. December 2007, 14:46
    

    hi we are plannning to move from Delhi to Bangalore and our daughter (4 years) is in a playgroup section of an alternate school and would be joining nursery in 2008. We would be really grateful if someone can guide us to some good alternate schools in bangalore so that we can plan our housing accordingly.

    cheers

     
60. Management, 18. December 2007, 4:21
    

    About the Lawrence School , 9th main sector 7 ,HSR layoutThe Head Mistress “P.venugopal” does’nt deserve to be in such a responsible position.

    I doubt the Respectable Management who didnt quite look into her Credibility.

    They dont even see what she is upto or They are not botherd about the school anymore.

    The Teachers, the house keeping people & the other employees as dying to leave this Respectable Organisation whose reputation is going down the drains bcos of its very dear Principal.

    Msg for the Mnagement: Wake up! before its toooo Late.

    Regards…

    7 days ago Ban 0
    I agree this is a very bad school, all the good teachers have left. they do not value their words, make very big promises for the development of children but do not want to deliver, esp. the principal. Princi just do showoff and nothing more than sweet talking. Don’t consider the school ever

     
61. ritu chaubey, 18. December 2007, 6:15
    

    Hi,

    After hearing many schools say admision closed am left with few choices for my son for admission in LKG. I have Ryan International school, Clarence Public School and Brigade school as available options. Can you pls help me with your feedback on Ryan Internaltional school on bannerghatta road. Would be grateful for your advise on same.

     
62. Indu, 19. December 2007, 7:10
    

    Has anyone heard of SSB international school in Indiranagar? I came to know that they are strongly upto disciplining kids, providing breakfast for montesori kids, teaaching slokas..Please get back to me at the earliest.

    Thanks,
    Indu.

     
63. Balasubramanian, 22. December 2007, 4:49
    

    Generally, in ICSE schools, when do they start teaching Kannada and Hindi? I hope it is in phases.. perhaps one language in 3rd, another in 5th/6th etc.. any general opinion on this? thanks in advance,
    Balasubramanian

     
64. Ritu, 22. December 2007, 11:25
    

    Hi I have a daughter who turned 5 in Oct 07, my hubby has a job in Koramangala and we r moving to Blr in Feb. Please advise what grade she will be eligible for UKG or Grade 1 and what are the top 10 schools to target in and around Koramangala.
    Really need the help.
    Thanks,
    Ritu

     
65. kavita, 30. December 2007, 0:53
    

    hi , i have a son in 1stgrade(icse).we are currently in mumbai and relocating to blr in april. we plan to stay in ORR or whitefield .we are seriously considering greenwood or inventure. any opinions on these schools or if there are any better options ?? we are looking for icse schools only near our area of residence.we will be in blr in jan for admissions .
    thanks in advance,
    kavita

     
66. Kamala, 1. January 2008, 17:59
    

    Hi,
    I have a 5 year daughter, who goes to Kindergarten in USA. I am planning to relocate to India and am looking for the best schools in Bangalore. I am planning to move to Padmanabhanagar. I am looking for the best schools with little travel time. I am interested in experiences from people in knowing
    1. How difficult it will be for a kid from US to get acquainted to the education system back in India? (In case the child starts in second grade)
    2. When is a good time to start looking for admissions?

    Appreciate your response.

     
67. Prasanna, 3. January 2008, 2:03
    

    Folks, Thank you all for your comments. I too am looking for a good* school around Bannerghatta rd area for my son who is ready for preKG. I heard about this Presidency school at Bilekahalli off Bannerghatta rd. Any one heard of this one ? Any comments or experiences ??

    Thanks in advance !

    Prasanna

    *- Above all, I expect teachers to be able to care/understand and appreciate that every child is special !!.

     
68. Manju, 6. January 2008, 2:03
    

    Hi All,
    Iam planning admission for my son (pre kg) at Ryan International school on bannerghatta road. I visited school this week and found the campus very good. I have no idea about the staff and teaching.
    Can you pls help me with your feedback on Ryan Internaltional school on bannerghatta road. Would be grateful for your advise on same.

    -regards,
    Manju

     
69. Sam, 11. January 2008, 7:54
    

    Ram - you wrote about your move from US to Bgl.. I find myself in a similar spot but from Malaysia - We are contemplating moving from Malaysia to Bgl in the next 3-6 months.
    Two kids, one in Grade 10 and another in Grade 7. We are in a similar boat.
    In our case - My elder son in year 10 will have to remain in International curriculum - so we are looking at an international school (TISB, Sarala Birla, Canadian and Mallya Aditi are the four shortlisted till date) for him while the younger one we are contemplating shifting to CBSE (NPS, Bishop Cotton).

    Is it advisable to go to one of these IB schools ?
    For the older one I would advise the IGCSE or IB schools as he / she will find it extremely hard to manage the transition.
    Does that still allow them to join the undergrad mainstream in India ?
    yes I guess so, unless someone else knows better?
    We are considering the very expensive TISB — are there cheaper (cheaper comparatively are - Sarala Birla - boarding boys only, Canadian and Mallya Aditi) , equally good (not sure - Sarala Birla, Canadian and Mallya Aditi) schools in Bgl ?

    Would much appreciate any advice. Did you get much response - I too am looking for similar advise.

     
70. amrutha, 16. January 2008, 19:27
    

    hi ur inputs were really useful.
    Could u please tell me how is alpine public school on kanakpura road!!
    ur inputs would be of great help

    Please do get back soon

    regards
    amrutha

     
71. Suresh John, 18. January 2008, 6:25
    

    VANAKKAM : REG TAMIL AS SUBJECT
    ——————————————————-
    Raj,

    Following schools in Bangalore have Tamil as subject
    -Baldwins
    -Cathedral High school (ISCE upto X, plus1 and 2 are Karnataka state board)
    -Bishop Cottons
    -SCVK schools
    -Ebenezer International

    Many of schools featured in the children’s drawing section of Tamil newspaper Dinathanthi Bangalore edition’s Monday Magazine section have Tamil as II language.

    Also to best of my knowledge Hindi imposition is not compulsory in the above mentioned schools unlike other schools where the Hindi imposition at least as III language is required, with imposition starting right from LKG.

    Hope this helps.

    - Suresh John

     
72. Arulraj, 18. January 2008, 8:00
    

    Thanks a lot Raj for info on studying Tamil in Bangalore. This second and third language is been one of the biggest problems in Bangalore.

    I have heard in New Horizons school the Hindi teacher publicly insulted a parent because child was not doing well in Hindi.

    Why these people give so much importance to drilling Hindi than make it optional and giving instead giving more emphasis on technical subject - Maths, Physics, Chem, etc than language is pathetic… Even the international schools are only international in name and fees and have Hindi drilling as II and III language as their prime feature.
    But thanks for the info.

     
73. Geethika, 23. January 2008, 6:54
    

    How is freedom international school of HSR

     
74. Sachin, 27. January 2008, 5:03
    

    Freedom International is a good school with ample opportunities for children. The faculties are smart and dedicated. The management has put efforts to maintain quality of education and arguably similar to international standards

    However there seems to be partiality shown bythe Principal with some staff which forces some of the good teachers to leave.Hwever,this should not impact students in anyway as long as management realizes the same and fix it.

     
75. Sutapa, 27. January 2008, 9:31
    

    Hi,
    My kid is just 5 years.We also will go back to India 2009.Could you please tell me what is the requirement criteria to get admission in First grade.Is it required to know Hindi.?Could you please tell me syllabus of upper kindergarten ICSE board/CBSR board.

    Regards,
    Sutapa

     
76. Jagannathan Jayaraman, 29. January 2008, 13:14
    

    Hello Sutapa

    As stated by Mr Suresh John most of the schools are making political pointing in drilling Hindi right from LKG. But the schools above I think dont require. Sadly but true what Arulraj says is also correct by own observations too.

    Officially in ICSE Hindi is not required in UKG. But II language starts from UKG. But many so-called ICSE school are violating this by drilling Hindi down the throat from LKG itself. CBSE also same thing Hindi drill is not officially LKG , UKG part drilled on the throat by these schools.

    In the so-called National Public School Hindi is a must to be to drilled from LKG. In Ryan “International” School also Hindi headache is the only other choice apart from Kannada.

    Obviously syllabus is unfairly tilted in favour of Hindians. They learn their mother tounge and English only (only 2 scripts), whereas non-Kannada speakers end having to 3 non-mothertongue languages (including the Hindi headache).

    Indian “secularity” is sheer hypocracy.

     
77. Kumar Subramanian, 29. January 2008, 13:21
    

    I made an observation on two schools named “INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL”. One is in Bangalore. Other is VIrginia.

    In the one in India, you cannot learn any language you want excepting Hindi which is compulsory.

    In India International School in Virginia, students can learn Tamil and Telugu too by choice.

    So it is showing that schools in India may not be as favourble as one thinks. Indian culture within India is only restrited to whether students know Hindi or dont know Hindi.

    Kumar S, New Jersey, USA

     
78. DPB, 29. January 2008, 14:12
    

    Does anybody know and have more information on school ‘Mitra Academy’ in Arakere near Bannerghatta road?
    I recently visited the school. The building structure is good (though not very big), staff talked nicely and had great enthusiasm to show us school, principal seemed to be a very sincere and experienced lady, they have ICSC syllabus and brochure shows they have extra curricular activities like music, dance and cultural events.

    But I haven’t found any reviews so far on the web from parents sending kids there. Please if anyone has experience with Mitra Academy & can share it, I would greatly appreciate.

    Thanks.

     
79. jayant, 29. January 2008, 22:13
    

    hi, thanks for info. One important thing is missing, if I want to get admission to good school, when I should start approaching to school management? For June 08 admission I started in Jan 08 and many of good schools already finished admissions for June 08.
    NPS, DPS are already over and I am not convinced to pay 80+ for nursery in International Schools.
    I am looking for school near to Kormangala.

     
80. DPB, 30. January 2008, 13:31
    

    A response to all the above comments regarding Hindi being imposed on kids in Indian Schools
    ————————————————————————————————————-
    Why is learning Hindi such a pain? That is our National language…a native language you can communicate with all Indians of diff mother tongue. Why wouldn’t you question about learning English? Because that is the language you can communicate with people of different nationality. In today’s world the more languages you know the better.
    I grew up in Maharashtra…studied English, Hindi and Marathi at school and learnt Kanada (my mother tongue) at home. I am happy to know all these languages now. Your kids will be quick at picking up several languages. It is only hard for us adults to learn the new languages.

     
81. Pratik Mahajan, 31. January 2008, 12:39
    

    nps hsr: I visited the school site. Construction is in full swing, already the building is 5 floors high on 1 acre plot. Low on space for physical activity. The school is commencing from June 1st week, 2008

    -Pratik

     
82. bhanu, 31. January 2008, 14:39
    

    i want more feedbacks about primus public school. can anyone help in it? If so please mail to my id bhanu_yaa@yahoo.co.in

     
83. ROHIT JAIN, 1. February 2008, 1:22
    

    could u please give me some idea about schools such as D.P.S and Ryan International School as i have to re locate my son who is studying in delhi grade-2..

     
84. ritu gupta, 5. February 2008, 12:13
    

    Am looking for admission of my son for class 3 in bangalore this session. Need genuine feedback on DPS - east.
    Also, can someone throw some light on the syllabus of class 2 being followed at NPS.

     
85. Kiran, 6. February 2008, 23:18
    

    Hi
    We are searching for a school near HSR layout,Can you please let us know the selection criteria and the fee structure of some best schools near HSR.

    Thanks Kiran

     
86. Vidya, 7. February 2008, 5:39
    

    I am looking for admission of my daughter for LKG for the academic year 2008-09, somewhere in Bannerghatta road. Can anybody please give me some information and feedback on Mitra Academy in Arekere? Please….help me. v2careercreations@gmail.com

     
87. Robin King, 8. February 2008, 12:08
    

    I am looking for primary schools that work on a North American schedule (Aug-Sept through May-June) and have found the Canadian International School, TISB, and Indus. Are there others that follow this schedule (preferred for ease of transition back and forth and holiday schedules)?

     
88. Raj, 9. February 2008, 4:06
    

    Mr DPB

    Hindi is not a pain as long as its not forced. But it is not the case.

    When you have to learn in such details as done in these schools, it is a big pain in the ASS. Even bigger pain is the fact that North Indians have less portions with Hindi and no other Indian script but having to be ranked on par…giving them unfair advantage.

    By the way Hindi is not our national language, it is an official language along with others.

    WHen HINDI is taught at the EXPENSE of our own language, it is pain but also decrimination. By the way in this current school system the Hindians dont have to learn any language.

    Mind you even Kannadigas have recently started protesting imposition of Hindi.

    Do you know that NPS in Bangalore does not even teach Kannada?

    The knowledge of Hindi in Bangalore and Kannada has benifited amoung others guess who? There are far more terrorist and criminal activities activities in this state by interstate gangs compared to Tamil Nadu. In TN these people can be easily recognized (as Hindikkaaran), but not in Karnataka were they pass of “another north Indian”.

     
89. Arulraj, 11. February 2008, 2:23
    

    Hai DPB

    I beg to differ from your comments on Hindi. India has not 1 but 14 or more national languages. It is unjust to insist on one on cost of the other. This is not “one size fits all”. How would northerner feel if Tamil or Kannada (with such detailed poetry) was to be studied for 4 or 5 years.

    Learning a language on your own is not the same as going through it in school with pass or fail based on a exams in language not someone’s mothertougue ranked with others learning their own mothertougue.

    India should not become “Hindistan” in the name of 1 “nationalized language” in place of another.

    As long our country reflects this multitude it will remain united. English is the most practical language to united our country and not Hindi. One should look at happenings at the North East or the even present violence in Maharashtra.

    Given that it is time technical subjects in schools like Maths, Physics etc. should be given stress and not II, III or IVth languages.

     
90. Anurag Singh, 11. February 2008, 2:35
    

    This is with reference to comments from DPB,

    India is not Thailand or Japan which are monolingual. Language is most contentious issue (much more than religion) and such comments that “everyone should learn Hindi” may sound great and nationalistic but will be met with protests.

    With this attidude of ignorance, you may not want to face hostility in many parts of India not to mention TN, Nagaland and Tripura. These places are not Bangalore.

    Anurag Singh

     
91. Mahendra Sharma, 11. February 2008, 9:44
    

    Totally agree with Anurag Singh. Hindi is not the only national language - all the other 22 officially recognised languages are, too - and FYI, there’s no “national” language, only official languages.
    Hindi should always be an option and not forced down our throat. As for why English is so important, its so naive a question that an answer is not deemed necessary.

     
92. DPB, 12. February 2008, 12:21
    

    Oh well. I don’t wish to continue the argument and change the original intent of this blog. I understand your point and you all are right in your own ways.

    My only point was that if you have a positive attitude towards any subject and consider it an “opportunity to learn” rather than “forcing it down your throat”, it makes a whole lot of difference to you and your child’s learning experience.

     
93. skm, 16. February 2008, 6:26
    

    Parents Can anyone give sincere feedback about Freedom international and lawrence school in HSR I am looking out for good schools in south bangalore.
    Early replies are appreciated

     
94. kusum, 17. February 2008, 2:46
    

    hi want to know how is national public school . iam satying in singapore . the NPS have started a branch here . thought of enroling my daughter but iam confused is NPS a good school . please give me ur opinion . iam staying here & know nothing about bangalore . thanx

     
95. Vikas Sah, 17. February 2008, 3:02
    

    NPS has a very good reputation in Bangalore. There schools provide good education and their teachers are one of the best paid.

    Their NPS in Koramangala, Bangalore is one of the best schools here. Another of their schools TISB in Bangalore is a world class institution.

     
96. AMALA, 17. February 2008, 5:50
    

    Dear Sir, Mam

    I am joining my 2 kids in TREAMIS WORLD SCHOOL IS IT A GOOD ONE.

    I am shifting from Kuwait to Bangalore. Kindly let me know.

    Thanks

    AMALA

     
97. CK, 17. February 2008, 22:31
    

    Hi

    Has any one have any idea of good schools in North Bangalore .How is Ryan International located in North Bangalore opps DPS North . Its also a new school . How is Vidyashlip academy .

    Also is there any good CBSE schools near Hebbal ? Please let me know ,I am looking for admission for my son in UKG

     
98. Anjum, 18. February 2008, 3:07
    

    Hi

    My child is doing LKG in a montessori, i stay in HSR layout, i first want to know which is good ICSE or CBSE and based on that best school in the area.
    I am for a school with a balance b/n academics and co_curricular activities ,less nos of students per class so that individual attention is given i.e not more than 25.
    Early reply is very much appreciated.THANX.
    inventure academy

     
99. Anjum, 18. February 2008, 3:15
    

    my child is doing LKG in a montessori, i stay in HSR layout, i first want to know which is good ICSE or CBSE and based on that best school in the area.
    I am for a school with a balance b/n academics and co_curricular activities ,less nos of students per class so that individual attention is given i.e not more than 25.
    Early reply is very much appreciated.THANX.

     
100. Pranay Srivastava, 19. February 2008, 7:33
     

     Hi,
     Does anyone have any feedback about:
     - Ryan International - Brookesfield
     - VIBGYOR High - Brookesfield

     Regards,
     Pranay

      
101. shiva, 20. February 2008, 2:07
     

     why do you think so that primus public school is a activity centre more than a school

      
102. Priya, 20. February 2008, 4:17
     

     Hi, Can someone give me feedback on Cathedral school, relating to education. How is it compared to Bishop Cotton?

      
103. Rajendra Rao, 20. February 2008, 11:07
     

     About NPS:

     1) I feel its just overhyped.

     2) There’s an undue emphasis on Hindi, even over conventional subjects like Maths and Science. Hindi is mandatory, and your child must undergo a written test and clear it before admission can be obtained - hence Southerners / non-Native Hindi speakers are clearly at a disadvantage.

      
104. ETZ, 21. February 2008, 1:32
     

     hi,

     my kid goes to Freedom International School in HSr.
     the shool is good.But the promises given by them abt the extra curricular activitiies and hobby classes which they were suppose to start last year is not yet met.

     Now they have started with the construction but last one year there was no improvement on the infrastructure part as such.Ground for children and all.

     In LKG they dont have much HW and most of the things are taught at school itself.it follows CBSE syllabus.dont know how things are in the higher classes.

     If anyone have any comments on how they are doing in the higher classes that will be good.

      
105. Sweety, 22. February 2008, 3:22
     

     Hi!Looking for good school (CBSE) for 7th std in Bannerghatta. Need feedback on PSBB/BGS NPS immly.Moving from US . How does these schools handles such cases?

     Thanks in advance,
     Sweety

      
106. ashok,42, 24. February 2008, 1:16
     

     hi !! i want to admit my daughter Ananya to Ryan International School in bannergatta road for 5th Std. Can any body tell about the schools reputation and fees structure. Can any body share their views on Sarala Birla Academy, which is close by ryan international school.

      
107. ashok,, 24. February 2008, 1:21
     

     Hi !! Can anybody share how is ebenezer international school near electronic city ? Also please tell me which is the best international school in bangalore

      
108. Srikkanth, 25. February 2008, 10:44
     

     Vikas Sah,

     Thanks for the details on NPS in Koramangala, Bangalore. You have information if the admissions for year 2008-2009 is still open for LKG and what is the procedure. Pointers to any good site would be helpful. I am right now in US and planning to come back by beginning of May.

     regards,
     Srikkanth

      
109. shruthi, 25. February 2008, 10:57
     

     hi parents can anyone please give me a exact feedback of Bishop cottons girls school for my child,if you really know anything about the school please do mail me,my email address is tvshruthikeerthi@gmail.com i would be thankfull for your help.

      
110. Rajat, 26. February 2008, 5:52
     

     Hi

     It was good to to read your comment. We are also in the process of moving from UK to Bangalore. My shortlist is also Inventure and Greenwood High. I was quite impressed with Inventure as I am yet to visit the Greenwood campus. Could you let me know what are the key differences that u see between both these schools.

      
111. Rajat, 26. February 2008, 5:59
     

     Hi one more query does anyone have any idea about DPS east which is starting of this year.

      
112. Madhavi Desai, 26. February 2008, 12:49
     

     I am shifting from delhi to bangalore and wish to admit my son to 8th grade. I would like to know whether kannada is compulsory or optional from 8th in CBSE and ICSE schools over there. Any suggestion for good schools in Bangalore northwest(near Yeshwantpur)

      
113. indra, 27. February 2008, 17:36
     

     Sir,

     We are currently in US. And planning to come back to India around April end. From your post, we are pretty much in the same boat as you. We are looking for admission to 5th standard. And we prefer schools around J.P. Nagar area (South bangalore).

     We have taken admission forms in a couple of school from here.

     What i am looking forward to knowing from you is, once we come there and visit the schools in person, how much consideration do they give in the month of May for parents who didnt approach a bit earlier (say in march or feb)?

     Which schools understand the timing constraint the best?

      
114. vinod, 28. February 2008, 0:52
     

     hi,
     To all those parent who r moving back to india for some reason or the other.
     If u r looking a good school for ur kids,

     I really will not recommend anyone to enroll they kids in PRIMUS PUBLIC SCHOOL SARJAPUR.
     they have big talks but they will not fulfill even one of those commintment they make.
     It a day care in name of school,ur kids will be playing all the time.

     Its a activity centre were kids r performing dramma or wasting their time in other unuseful activity.
     With less ratio too they r unable to bring out the best from the kids.

     They let the kids play all the time.instead of making them prepare for the test or exam.
     from june to jan the take the acedamic thing slowly ,giving must more importants to other stuff.
     and the couple of month [end of the year]they rust with the portion ,each day a new chapter.
     whether the child understand or not.

     And above all u will not be knowing what the kids is studying day to day ,as no worksheet,or any kind of notes.

     on asking they will give u only one answer,we r doing lots of worksheet at school ,
     and ur kids in doing good,
     u don’t have to worry,

     and when the result come u get a surprise that ur kids grades are down not even average.
     on asking they say let ur kids enjoy his childhood not pressure him up.
     which i think is the worst excuse i get from them.

     They say they have qualified teachers , specified in phonics or computers.
     which i don’t think so as my child knew how to read and tell the spelling of any word using phonics,and now the situation is like he has forgotten the sound of phonics.

     i have a request to all those parent who r looking for school,please don’t waste ur money,and on other hand don’t waste ur child future enrolling him in PRIMUS PUBLIC SCHOOL.

     I REALLYU HAD A VERY VERY BAD EXPERIENCE.
     thanks,
     vinod.

      
115. vinod, 28. February 2008, 6:36
     

     To indra,
     Here in bangalore school enrollment start decand select people get interviewed in jan .
     Most of the good school like NPS,they will not consider and one after the enrollment period is over.
     there r few school like baldwins they might consider if u pay them donation extra other than the regular one.
     if u r looking for school in south ,DPS has its branch and they will consider u.
     and they will ask only the regular donation that they ask the parent u enroll first or the parent who r moving back or got transfered.
     so in my view u can look for DPS as ur option and then try other school.its CBSE.

     they r lots of other school [new school] which opened this year itself,but i will realy not recommend as by the time the get adjusted ,and put the curriculums in order and to decide what to do when kind of thing the year is over and ur child will not gain any knowledge that year.
     They may take ur kids in mo nth of june also or in next year2009 feb too like PRIMUS PUBLIC SCHOOL.
     They need kids so badly that they give admission to the kid in end of the year too.

     Apart from all this they charge the parents in nameof admission or any other specified fee ,to over come there expenses that they had to build the school.

     if this information helped u ,i will be happy to help u again.
     regard,
     vinod.

      
116. sahil, 28. February 2008, 7:00
     

     Aluraj and Raj,

     Not sure if you guys have understood the purpose of this Blog, please refrain from getting creating a hate blog.

     This blog is a meeting point for all like minded people to share their experiences, thoughts and help others who are lookign for a school for their children.

     rgds
     SR

      
117. Suresh, 28. February 2008, 7:37
     

     Hello Rajendra

     NPS is a hyped up school. No extra curriculars. Hindi only as second language, obviously 10 years down the head. Wonder how the permission is given in Karnataka. Kannada is a convenient go-by. It is no way just a “opportunity to learn” where non-native would face insults for failing in someone else’s language.

     I have heard of even parents being publicly insulted by the Hindi teacher at New Horizons for the same reason.

     It is sad that in this country Maths, Physics, Chemistry and other technical subjects takes a backseat at the expense of this. CBSE has outdated syllabus in all these.

     Even CBSEs website is descriminatory. English is optional in Bihar. Hindi is compulsory everywhere.

     Indias biggest shame is in its schools.