Fellow expats,
We are planning to move to Bangalore (for good) around August 2016 after 5 years in the US. We have a 6 year old who will have completed 1st grade in the US when we move. I will appreciate your thoughts on the following:
- when do we need to make contact with schools? When do we need to send applications? What is the process like from the child's point of view. Does the child need to 'interview' in person for admission?
- from which grade do school boards (ICSE vs IB vs CBSE) start to play a role? only after 8th grade?
- At this stage, we prefer a school where basics/languages are taught well, physical activity is part of curriculum, and the commute is less than 30 mins. We hope to live near Yelahanka area. Any recommendations for good schools in this area? I have heard good things about Mallya Aditi school. Other recommendations will be helpful.
- What is the typical annual fee (including transport, activity fee etc)? What is the admission fee?
sanguine