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Mumbai, Delhi and Uttarakhand have the most expensive schools in the country. The average annual fees of these schools is Rs 8 to 10 lakh or even more. The fees in many schools are so high that a highly paid IT engineer or software developer will spend more than half of his salary in educating his child in this school. Generally, children of big industrialists, leaders and top bureaucrats of the country study in these schools. Today is Children’s Day. Birth anniversary of Jawahar Lal Nehru. His fourth generation heir, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, studied at Doon International School, one such school in Uttarakhand. Its annual fee today is around Rs 10 lakh.
IB curriculum taught in expensive schools, 226 affiliated schools in India
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognized curriculum. It started from Geneva, Switzerland. It was adopted in India in 1976. Currently, around 200 schools in India are teaching under the IB curriculum.
Under this, there are 4 types of programs for children between 3 years to 13 years-
- Primary Years Program (for children aged 3 to 11 years)
- Middle Years Program (for children aged 11 to 16)
- Diploma Program (for 16 to 19 year olds)
- Career Related Program (for 16 to 19 year olds)
Generally there are 6 subjects in these programs. These include language, maths, science, history, art and a secondary language. Apart from this, ethics are taught to children under Theory of Knowledge i.e. TOK. Apart from this, under Extended Essay, children have to write long essays on different issues.
10 most expensive schools of Mumbai
1. Dhirubhai Ambani International School: This school built in BKC area of Mumbai belongs to Reliance Group. The school teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Apart from top-class facilities, the school is famous for its strict academic norms.
2. Ecole Mondiale World School: Ecole Mondiale World School built in Juhu area is run by a company named International Knowledge Park. This is a co-ed school. International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is also taught in it.
3. Aditya Birla World Academy: Aditya Birla World Academy was started in 2010. It is a co-ed school. International Baccalaureate curriculum is also taught in this.
4. Cathedral and John Connon School: One of the oldest and prestigious schools in Mumbai is the Cathedral & John Connon School. In this, studies are done under the International Baccalaureate Curriculum for classes 11th and 12th.
5. Singapore International School: Singapore International School is a co-ed school. In this, education is provided under IB PYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme), IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Plan for Indian and foreign children.
6. Ascend International School: Kasegaon Education Society runs this school. Started in 2015, this co-ed school in BKC area offers education under the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It has three IB programs for children from pre-primary to year 12.
7. Bombay International School: This renowned school in South Mumbai is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) in the United Kingdom.
8. Hill Spring International School: Hill Spring International School is run under the Civic Education Society Trust. It was established in 2004. In this international school, studies are conducted under the IB Diploma Curriculum.
9. Mount Litera School International: The IB curriculum is taught at Mount Litera School International, located in the BKC area of Mumbai. The school is a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). It provides education from primary to middle and diploma level.
10. BD Somani International School: BD Somani International School offers education under the IGCSE program for classes 9 and 10. Whereas for classes 11th and 12th, studies are done under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
9 most expensive schools of Delhi
1. British School: This school built in Chanakyapuri area of Delhi teaches international curriculum. This is considered to be the most expensive international school in Delhi.
2. American Embassy School: This school in Chanakyapuri area teaches American curriculum. Its academic programs are considered quite difficult.
Catering to the expatriate community, the American Embassy School is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities. The school follows the American curriculum and is one of the most expensive schools in the city.
3. The French School (Lycée Français de Delhi): French curriculum is taught in this school. Here the focus is on knowledge of more than one language and cultural exchange.
4. Excelsior American IB School: It is a day-boarding school, where international pedagogy and Cambridge based curriculum of UK is taught. It also offers Diploma Program under IB Curriculum.
5. Shri Ram School: This school built in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi is famous for its progressive teaching method. Here emphasis is given on the overall development of the students.
6. Thawej World School: The campus of this school of Aravali is very beautiful. The IB curriculum is taught here. The fees of this school of international standard are also good.
7. DPS International: This school is in Saket area of Delhi. This school of Delhi Public School Group teaches international curriculum.
8. The Heritage School: Cambridge International Examination (CIE) curriculum is taught in this school in Rohini area of Delhi. Apart from good facilities, many foreign teachers teach in this school.
9. Pathways School: Pathways School has another branch in Noida. It falls in the National Capital Region only. This school teaching IB curriculum is famous for its innovative teaching techniques.
Apart from these, some of the most expensive schools in the country are in Uttarakhand. The annual fee of Doon International School in the capital Dehradun is around Rs 10 lakh. The condition of the children of common people of India is that 64% children study in government primary schools. There is no report available which suggests that the reason behind such a large number is the good education in these schools. However, many researches like Science Direct say that due to mid-day meal in government schools of India, admission of children of common people has increased.
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