Lancers School Gurgaon | Best Schools in Gurgaon /blogs/tag/daycare-boarding-schools-in-india/ BLOGS Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:23:48 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /blogs/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-logo-32x32.png Lancers School Gurgaon | Best Schools in Gurgaon /blogs/tag/daycare-boarding-schools-in-india/ 32 32 Complete Checklist for Selecting an International Boarding School /blogs/complete-checklist-boarding-school/ /blogs/complete-checklist-boarding-school/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:19:29 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=1226 International boarding school in Gurgaon has set a standard quite high with facility-rich ambiance. They believe that the future generation of this country should learn in an active environment. However, with the emergence of many schools claiming of international education experience, it is quite confusing to narrow down on one. Read more

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International boarding has set a standard quite high with facility-rich ambiance. They believe that the future generation of this country should learn in an active environment. However, with the emergence of many schools claiming of international education experience, it is quite confusing to narrow down on one.

The process, however, of choosing one is quite lengthy and time-consuming. To get the point of dropping your child to boarding school, there are numerous steps to complete. Before you sit down to actually start visiting complete the steps below:

  1. Compile a list of International boarding school in your preferred area.
  2. Create another list –
    1. Keep only those schools which meet your expectations.
    2. Do not include the top international which do not meet your child’s needs.
  3. Now shorten the list to consist of top contenders. Try to come down to 3-4 schools.

Now the moment is here! Plan a visit to all the selected schools with your child. It is important to visit all so the boarding school connecting with your child the best can be selected. Moreover, ensure these visits include your child, as, in the end, it is him/her who has to live in them.

Key Points

  • Presence of the student that will be living in an international boarding school is vital.
  • Ask all the questions which the website doesn’t answer.
  • Connect with the boarding staff apart from the teachers.
  • Also, try to meet few parents. They will give you an actual picture of both school and boarding facility.
  • Lastly, but certainly most important, your child should be comfortable with the choice.

Planning the Visit to Boarding

Boarding School in Gurgaon

Connect with school and arrange a time to meet with the head of school, teachers and boarding staff.

  • Try to time the visit, so the child is able to spend maximum time in school.
  • Give full or at least half day to each school in order to know more.
  • The child can sit in one or two classes to try and connect with other students and teachers.
  • Keep a list of questions ready to ask the boarding staff.
  • Ensure that you meet with the head of school, school and boarding teachers, other staff members of both school and the boarding facility.

Boarding School Routine and the Classes in the School

Take a tour of the boarding building along with school grounds to map the complete school. Get in the know-how of the international boarding school day routine.

  • Check out how does the school starts the day – whether there is assembly or any kind of activity.
  • Duration of the classes and how students move through them.
  • Different kinds of breaks allotted to students. Corresponding activities they perform in breaks.
  • Can students leave during school timings?
  • Ask for attending a class or two. Also, try to oversee lunch timings and student behavior in boarding.
  • Check the student-teacher interaction to know whether students connect and discuss problems or not.

Staff Members & Teachers of International Boarding

The fact that you are visiting the boarding school means you know much about it in broad terms. However, now is the chance to know specific things about it.

  • Try to know about the past experiences and training that the boarding staff has gone through.
  • Inquire about the duration of stay of both teacher and students in the school as well as the boarding.
  • These facts will help you to judge whether the schools’ environment is stable or not.
  • Content staff ensures that the child is also happy.
  • Moreover, try to gain the perception of how teachers approach the education.
    • How much homework student garners?
    • Does boarding staff provide support to complete the school work?
  • Exams pattern that the school follows. Who sets the paper and whether there is external correction.

Your Child’s Approval

Once you have completed the above steps, the last one is to see which schools did your child prefer? This is the most important step. It is imperative for a growing child to remain in an environment which he is most happy in. Considering the child might base his answer on your expectations, it is better to keep a check on his/her body language and attitude towards each school. Don’t grill them while going back or the moment you reach home. Let them take in the experience of visiting each international boarding school. Be ready for any kind of reaction as their perception could be entirely different from yours.

You can connect with the best international boarding once your child approves. Try to select the school which gains equal positive reaction from you and your child.

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What Indian Education consists of?

Indian education system consists of government schools, private schools, and international schools. There are different school boards naming- State board, CBSE board, ICSE board, Cambridge board, IB board, and IGCSE board. In a civilized society, each generation expects the next one to be better in all aspects. The role of schools, especially primary schools in India, is of great importance as it provides continuous development. The role of primary education is to make sure the child is developing mentally and physically which means that he is enabled to develop socially, emotionally, and culturally to the best of his abilities.

If we talk about education in India then you all will be glad to know that “Takshila University” was the earliest recorded center of higher learning in India from possibly in 8th century BCE. It was founded in “Taxila” and also it is one of the oldest universities in the world which is 2700 years ago. Earlier the school followed the Gurukul system where the students resided in the house of their teacher until the teacher realizes that the student has learned what he wanted. Also, subjects taught varied from Sanskrit to Mathematics to scriptures to Metaphysics and much more. The class was not limited to students teaching at one place but to develop an interest in the importance of nature.

Now the Indian education system consists of three types of schools that are government schools, The Indian school education system can be divided into either of the following ways, by means of :

  1. levels of education
  2. ownership of educational institutions
  3. educational board affiliations
The education system is divided into different levels:
  • Preprimary schools
  • Primary schools
  • Elementary education
  • Secondary schools
  • Undergraduate level
  • Post-graduation
About the structures of education system

Pre-School means ‘previous to primary school’, ‘initial education’ or ‘early year education’. In India, preschool is currently known by many other names and has fused identity with Playschool, Daycare, and kindergarten. Preschool Education typically covers children aged 1.5 to 4 years. As per ‘Preschool For Child Rights’, Preschool, Kindergarten, Daycare shall be considered together as one conceptual entity and should be known as ‘Child Care’. Preschool helps the child to get knowledge and learn new skills as it starts with numbers, letters, and words. It helps to develop the interpersonal social skills with one another.

Primary school is first to fifth grade (for 6- to 10-year-olds). The primary school focuses on learning, living, and laughing with the same number of students present inside the class.

Middle school/upper primary school is sixth to eighth grade (for 11 to 14 year-olds). In this phase a student learns something new while applying their mental ability they grab the things on how to learn and become independent. The school provides different stuff like foreign languages, advanced courses in computer technology, music, art, life skills, and the importance of health.

Secondary school is a ninth and tenth grade (for 14- to 16-year-olds). This school seems like a connecting dot between primary and a college. Attendance is very important for all the students as it directly reflects on their academic performance.

Finally, higher secondary or pre-university is 11th and 12th grade (for 16- to 18-year-olds). Higher secondary school emphasis both theoretical as well as practical. Students can choose to stream between arts, commerce, and science after they get a clearance in the secondary school examination.

Schools in India and Economic Status

Poverty is an undeniable reality in India. Education is interlinked with the economic status of the country either directly or indirectly.Over the past few years, this gap is comparatively less but has not yet become nil.It is important to fill the gap; without education, a country cannot progress. and become strong in terms of literacy. It was a time in the year 1820 only 12% of the people could able to read and write but today the ratio has flipped. As per the stats collected in the year 2018 very 5 years rise of 4% in global literacy rate is seeing, that is the rate has increased from 42% in 1960 to 86% in 2015.
Often people from financially weak backgrounds tend to avoid sending their children to school. Firstly, they cannot afford the expenses and secondly, sending their children off to work would bring them an extra income. So, a lot of children drop out at an early age to support their family as sometimes it becomes hard to continue the study further because of the small members in the family or younger sister /brother. They work as laborers and never have the opportunity to earn and live better due to a lack of education. They work as laborers and never have the opportunity to earn and live better due to a lack of education.

The major challenges faced by the education system in India
  1. Expenditure on education
  2. Gross enrolment pattern
  3. Capacity utilization
  4. Infrastructure facilities
  5. Student-teacher ratio
  6. Accreditation and branding – quality standards
  7. Students studying abroad

All about Government Schools

Government schools are primary schools or secondary schools that offer education to all children without charge and funds up to age 14. The local, state, or national government controls these schools. Since schools are controlled by the government bodies, the curriculum is also decided at the state or national levels. All government schools follow the same curriculum in India. Things you need to know about government schools in India:

  • Government school have fewer facilities as compared to private schools in India
  • Government primary schools have more students. The number of students in one class is also drastically high.
  • Schools are bound to take in the students who belong to their respective geographical zone.

In India, even though government schools outnumber private institutions, they have been grossly inadequate in meeting the needs and aspirations of the people. Due to inferior infrastructure, government schools are unable to provide an atmosphere where students can learn, focus, and feel good while writing and listening to what the teacher tries to explain inside the classroom and also because of competition. As a result, the students never have the advantage of practicing what they study in their schools.

Drawbacks of government schools in India

Lack of qualified teachers is one of the biggest problems in most schools, both government and private schools in India. This is because teaching is always the last career option for most young career people. They choose teaching as a career but unfortunately, teachers of government schools get posted to rural areas. It’s a known fact that they will either go on leave or apply for immediate transfer. The teachers at government primary schools in India not only handle combined age groups in a single classroom, but they sometimes get exhausted too due to continuous long hours of lecture.

The IQ level of an average private school student is a lot higher than the average government primary school student due to the difference in many factors. The teachers are ignorant about the child’s future. This is a serious matter which the government needs to address.

Similarly, there are many reasons for the failure of government schools. First of all,there is an acute shortage of smart teachers for primary schools education. Children often don’t get encouragement from their parents.Parents seem to be indifferent to their child’s education and only see them as additional hands for work. There is also neglect, insufficient public financing and accountability, and a lack of encouragement among some teachers to pay special attention to poor children from lower castes. Even basic amenities like water and electricity lack in such schools.

Benefits of Government School

The government schools in India do hold a significant position in making education available to the masses. They have several benefits over private schools which cannot be denied, such as, government schools are affordable; they provide education without any discrimination. The fee is very low and also they provide food and clothes to children. The government also has policies like ‘Free and Compulsory Education’, ‘Education to The Girl Child’, ‘Mid Day Meal’ to encourage more students to attend public school.

When we ask people about the reasons why they do not want to send their kids to government primary schools in India, they say:
  • Poor infrastructure.
  • Poor student to teacher ratio.
  • Low education standards of teachers. Lack of dedication from teachers.
  • Overloading of teachers with miscellaneous works.
  • Political interference in the administration.
  • Corruption in all affairs of the primary school.
  • Lack of concern of state government in providing quality education.

Case Study

A resident of Gurgaon works as a domestic help while her husband is a daily wage laborer. Their monthly income is between Rs.20000- Rs.22000. They have admitted their daughters to a private school. Their annual spend on school fee is Rs.40000, books and uniform are additional expenses. She wanted her children to study in a private school in Gurgaon. Therefore, she borrows money from micro finances agencies. When we ask her why she is not admitting her daughters to government primary schools in Gurgaon, where the education and meal are free. Finally, she says that private schools are better. “I want them to learn well, study English and get good jobs, unlike me,” she says.

Private schools in India improving education

With the increase of private and international schools in India, it may seem that the education system of India is healthy. In reality, a very less percentage of children are sent to private schools, while the remaining head towards government or state-funded education. Therefore, to check the reality of the Indian education system it is better to look beyond the government schools in the country.

The private schools in India keep a complete watch on the child’s education. Also, they keep a proper check on the teachers so that students have a stable environment for their progress. Notably, in developed countries with much higher GDP, the bulk of school education is in the public domain with only a few private schools.

Indian private schools have a good reputation among the parents so here they focus on results and rote learning can be challenging for expat students. Students are incredibly competitive and are forced to perform by their families and society in general. Children start taking exams as early as pre-school and a series of tests doesn’t let up until graduation. Private schools have their pros and cons

Advantages:
  • Schools often have a more demanding academic curriculum
  • Some are religion-based schools and can provide regular religious classes
  • Private schools have the advantage of smaller classes so teachers can give better individual attention
  • Access to resources like books, supplies, and computers are often better at private schools better
  • Private schools are usually very strict in discipline. If there are children that disturb classes or ignore rules, they are more likely to be expelled
  • Private schools are more traditional. This teaches students to value traditions and uphold these beliefs
  • Children that attend private schools often have a better network after school through the alumni association
Disadvantage
  • Private schools are more expensive than public schools, and many parents can’t afford to send their children.
  • Many of the children that attend private schools are from a high-class background; this often puts pressure on middle-class children who attend private schools as they feel they have to keep up with that standard.
  • The religious emphasis can be isolating for those who follow a different religion.
  • Private schools often offer a more limited curriculum and are more conventional in subject choices.
  • Some of the newer private schools don’t have sporting facilities and offer a limited range of extracurricular activities for children.
  • The decision of whether to send your child to a public or private school really depends on the behavior of your child, and what kind of education and attention do they need. Most importantly the cost of the school if that’s an option for you.

India is all set for International schools

Schools in India

Even more, India offers a growing range of school opportunities for globally mobile families. The rapid expansion of its international school sector, however, brings with it some drawbacks. Fortunately, many international schools have their base in India’s major cities over the years. Many more international schools are seeking to establish new campuses, providing relocating families with plenty of options.

Notably, ownership of these international schools in India is split between the government and private institutions, which receive government permission. The rest are privately owned, privately run schools, usually following an international curriculum.

IB programmes in India- Extending the options

The global expansion of international schools means that India now has a lot of English-medium international schools. Like many international schools in India,Lancers , located in Gurgaon in the Delhi National Capital Region, teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The IB board is a big success story in secondary education over the past 30 years. Above all, it is now recognized as an entrance qualification to universities in more than 130 countries worldwide.

The fact is that the IB is accessible to students from any country and from different educational backgrounds. This makes it a popular choice for families and expats coming to India and concerned about their children’s education.

Certainly, international school students develop a better range of `soft’ skills such as time management, critical analysis, and independent thinking than their peers who have followed national qualification programs.

IB or International schools can be the best solution for an expat student in India. It provides the type of environment in academics from where the expat belongs. The advantages of attending IB school or international school in India are as follows:

  • Enrolment of diverse nationalities and celebration of different cultures creates awelcoming environmentin which students can settle in and make friends.
  • Admission is on a rolling basisso that students can join throughout the year.
  • English is the language of instruction; howeverEnglish language support is for students for whom it is not their first language.
  • Support to students and their families through the school community and programmes, to help themsettle into the new environment and country.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB curriculum) provides students with ahigh quality ‘portable’ educationthat will stand them in good stead whether they return home or move on to a new country.
The disadvantages of attending IB school or international school in India are as follows:
  • Not structured for pursuing higher studies in Indian universities
  • Not very popular and widespread in India
  • International schools, especially IB schools are far expensive than other schools in India.

Importance of Technology in Indian Schools

The Education scenario in India is changing every day with more children gaining access to their fundamental rights. The IT boom is positively influencing the education system in India. Most noteworthy, Intel, the IT giant has created a program called the Intel Education Initiative, India­ – to improve the teaching-learning process in many schools in rural India. The program makes use of modern teaching aids.

The purpose of this initiative is to introduce young students to subjects such as Maths & Science through IT. They believe in to refine the critical reasoning, quantitative, and free-thinking skills of the students. The program pushes students to use computers for every learning activity. This interactive way of learning a subject makes the student feel comfortable with typical subjects. Hence, through this initiative, the students become technologically sound.

The learning initiative caters to students and teachers alike. Teachers who undergo training sessions are made aware of IT-enabled teaching aids. They then make use of these aids in classrooms to take learning to a completely new level. The students learn certain skills like the use of graphics, word, PowerPoint presentations, internet research, etc. A lot of schools in India – mostly in tier 1 and tier 2 cities – have embraced technology to make learning fun and interactive.

Some of the uses of technology in Indian education sector are mentioned below

1. Distance education

Distance education is a way of learning where students or working professionals can learn the courses remotely. They can interact with faculty via an online classroom. It helps students to interact with their tutors or mentors directly over chat, e-mail, or phone call. India is a developing country where getting an education for every child is not so possible. For many students who are living in remote places or villages getting a degree for higher education is still a distant dream. In that case, technology-enabled distance education can help them to complete their studies, upgrade their skills, learn new concepts, revised sessions, and mock test exams, and get a degree. This gives the learners or working professionals the flexibility to learn at their own time without the compulsion of going to a class.

According to a report released by the All India Survey on Higher Education 2014-2015 by the Ministry of Human Resource Department, the total enrollment of students for “distance education” comprises 11.7% out of which 46% are female students. Also, the availability of broadband and hi-speed internet along with computers to tier 2 and tier 3 cities have made learning seamless.

2. Classroom-based learning

Nowadays technology has become an integral part of classroom teachings too. Today in many primary schools and international schools in India instead of boards, teachers use smartboards or projectors. It helps the students to learn fast and record things quickly as visuals are better than written or printed format. Writings of teachers are replaced by PowerPoint presentations. Students experience a different kind of set up in today’s technology-based classroom. Especially at IB schools in India or in International schools, gadgets like tablets and laptops are for the smart learning process. Also, animated projects are created on various subjects and in different languages so that students can have a better understanding of a complex subject in a simple way.

3. Learning through mobile apps

According to a report, India has become the second-biggest smartphone market in the world after China. This shows that there is a huge opportunity for delivering e-learning content through mobile apps. Today, learning and educational mobile apps are available on popular platforms like Android and iOS. Developers are creating educational and learning apps based on particular subjects. As a result, they untangle complex concepts with easy to understand illustrations and animations, puzzles games, etc. It will create a learning mindset for every student where he engages with the educational app and clear doubts independently.

Similarly, there are tools available for learning grammar, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and so on. Just imagine how an education from around the globe comes into a palm from where a student can learn a new concept, ideas, and skills. The prices of tablets and smartphones are coming down. As a result, people from villages and remote areas can also make use of these apps to learn and update their learning skills.

Ways to improve Indian Education System

Few steps can be taken by the government along with schools in Indiato improve the education system in this country.

1. Replace the backdate syllabus

All the major government schools in India follow the backdated syllabus, which doesn’t fit into the modern world scenario. Because of this old syllabus, the Indian education system is not able to secure a good place in the world and the students who practice their education on the old syllabus are not treated up to the mark as they are far ahead of the current syllabus. Hence, to improve the schools in India, the respective authorities and the government should focus more on the research and development of the syllabus. The syllabus should talk about the modern world and students should also focus on relevant case studies to improve education structure in India.

2. Career-focused learningsystem

The traditional education system doesn’t have a career-focused approach. The modern world has changed drastically, and the lifestyle of modern people has also accordingly. More focus on exam results and not much engagement in any other activity make the student’s growth low. More than 80 percent of the students as per the latest survey said that they thought it is important for the schools to be more career-focused. The schools, especially government schools, should provide technical education at a basic level. Most importantly, skill-based education helps the students, who belong to the lower class of society. Therefore, introduced skill-based education at the basic level will help the students collect funds to continue with their studies.

3. Educating the parents

Most of the people in India are not educated enough, due to many reasons and they have a mindset that further education will not solve the current scenario from what they are going through. that is the reason they don’t encourage their children to get an education. In the first place, it is very important to educate the parents in India so that they stop forcing their children to drop out of schools and colleges. If the parents are educated they can encourage their child to study as it will not impact the thinking ability of nearby area but also boost the confidence of the other children whose parents do not allow to go to school.

4. Focus on rural education

Most of the country’s population stays in rural areas. That is the reason the policymakers should focus more on education in rural areas. It is important as it helps to create an awareness of how much education is important and what are the benefits of it that they will gain in the future. Children who live in rural areas often neglected due to lack of electricity, poor infrastructure, lack of communication, and much more.

It can be improved by giving coaching classes for English, Science, Computer and other subjects. Providing them the revised sessions for the academically weak students. Events can also be organized to provide the learning skills to the students so that they grow mentally and physically and compete with other students in sports, music, art, craft, and other co-curricular activities. If the major part of it remains unattended, India will never be able to become a superpower in 2021.

5. Technical Institutes

Technology has become an integral part of the modern generation. Students should start getting a basic level of technical education from their school. It will also reach the skilled labor force of India. Furthermore, there are organizations that look for more highly skilled people, who have good technical knowledge. The government should focus on building more technical institutes to meet the requirements in India and abroad.

6. Focus on public-private partnership

This might have come to your notice that private schools focus on providing good quality education to secure a good rank in the educational marketplace. Very few people can afford private schools and colleges. Due to this reason, government schools and colleges may opt for the public-private partnership to provide good quality education to the students.

Consequently, it will improve and enhance the quality of education in government organizations and it will also reduce the financial burden of the government.

7. Introducing smart class and smart library

Some schools and colleges are focusing on smart classes and libraries. With the help of smart classes, the students can learn in an easy way. Visuals create a great impact on the mind and once students see they easily memorize. If the government introduces an e-library, the students can easily get access to good quality books. Online education will also help the students to have easy access to world-class learning.

8. Good career counseling

Most of the students find it difficult to choose the right career for them. Therefore, the teachers should provide regular career counseling to the students so they would not baffle between what is to choose and what is their interest. Some organizations are helping the students to find the right college for themselves. In this way, good mentoring and career counseling will help the students not only to choose the right career for themselves but also help to gain confidence in decision making.

9. Regular teacher training

The training for teachers should be mandatory and on a regular basis as it upgraded the level. The governing authority should also consider the students’ feedback and reviews about the mentoring teachers. This will help the mentors and educators to provide good quality education.

10. Good support and health education

The government should focus on providing health and nutrition education to the students at a basic level. The teacher should also encourage and provide doubt clearing support to the students. As a result, these things will help the students clear their doubts and overcome their weaknesses. Students never feel dishearten due to proper connection between a teacher and a student inside the class on a particular topic, also if teachers try to explain the things when any student does not satisfy.

Above all, parents have a lot of questions related to the education system-
  • Which school to choose- private school or international school?
  • Which is the best-fit education board in India- ICSE board or IB board or CBSE board or state board?
  • How is the private school beneficial?
  • Which school is better for their children?
  • Is government school good or private school is good?
  • Are the teaching methods in government schools updated?
  • Is an International school better than any other school?
  • What are the extracurricular activities that a child will learn in school?
  • What will be the best option for their child IB SCHOOL, CBSE School, or ICSE school?
  • Which board should I choose for my kid?

Furthermore, you can visit our blogs to look for the answers to most of your questions!

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Parents, now, have the option of enrolling their children into daycare boarding . However, it was not always the case. A child’s first step into learning sector is the most important foray. It will set the direction of their education and future prospects. The early years set the tone and behavior adopted for the formative years of education. Thus, parents need to be conscious of the atmosphere of the daycare boarding they choose to expose their child to.

The daycare school of your choosing should exhibit certain qualities. They should encourage children to be more expressive and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Boarding School in Gurgaon

Top Qualities of Best Daycare Boarding
  • A Sense of Security – The child should feel secure and comfortable in the classroom to nurture his abilities fruitfully.
  • Communicate – All channels of communication should remain open between teachers, Parents, and students.
  • Innovation and Inspiration – The environment and classroom should be able to inspire and lead to innovative thinking of the child.
  • Explore – This is the age when the child is carefree and daring enough to try new things. The school should ensure to nurture this habit.

Another important aspect of children at ages 3-8 is they demand attention and personal touch. The teachers and staff at your chosen daycare boarding school should be able to provide this attention. This will allow the child to blossom and excel in their area of interests.

Daycare at –

With the emergence of daycare boarding , international level of education for the tiny tots is also getting preference. One school that is gaining momentum for primary level education gains is Lancers . This school offers intuitive programmes that aim to grow a progressive personality of your child. They start the process from an early age ensuring the competition at Ivy League level is maintained..

Prominent Qualities of Education in
  • A secure and developing environment inviting cultural diversity which inculcates tolerance in the child.
  • An educated staff with teachers committing to giving required attention to the child.
  • The child’s education curriculum puts appropriate and balances focus on exploration, practical lessons, and positive thinking.

The school plans to develop an inquisitive mind. This will ensure that the child develops to be a pleasant humanitarian. For this, authentic, happy and motivating classrooms are made available. The learning experience of the child at Lancers is always a happy one.

Early Childhood Education at Lancers

LIS offers an incredible learning experience to your child. They start child education process from the age of 3 till they pass out at 18 years of age. The school follows international standard of education with IB being the main board. is creating a wave of revolution for past one decade. It promises to grow your child with an international standard of education ensuring all-round development of the child.

IB board starts with PYP – Primary Years Program that enrolls children from the age of 3 to 11 years. This is one of the most vulnerable and impressionable age of a person and thus the school is quite stringent when selecting their staff.

Qualities of PYP Staff at LIS
  • Fluency in English is paramount. It is a bonus if they hold knowledge of other foreign languages.
  • Their education qualification is according to the subject they are teaching.
  • A comprehensive number of years experience in teaching the younger ones is imperative.
  • The ratio of students to teacher ensures proper attention for each student.
  • Other staff members catering to any need of your child undergoes strict verification to ensure your child thrives in the safe and warm surrounding.

In initial years of a child, the world is their oyster and they are curious about every single thing. This exploring attribute of the student is given due focus so that a critical and analytical mind starts developing.

IB Education for your Child in Top Residential Schools

is also a boarding school wherein the children flourish and grow to be respectable individuals of the society. They prepare themselves for future studies in foreign colleges ensuring they have a fighting chance in Ivy Colleges. The younger children completing the course of PYP garner special attention to help them with –

  1. Taking on challenges having local and global prominence.
  2. Shape their mind to think ethically, and critically.
  3. Become more responsible for their own section of learning.
  4. Cultivate skills and abilities that help to enhance understanding concepts and contexts.
  5. PYP offers 6 theme courses that ensure the inquiring minds stay sharp and alert.
  6. The PYP students staying in the boarding infrastructure of the school have access to school as well as the boarding facilities.
The Inclusion of Co-curricular in Top Daycare Boarding

For a complete development of a child, only academic education is not enough. The IB curriculum instructs equal attention towards extra activities. This helps the child:

  • To develop an inquisitive mind.
  • Stay healthy mentally and physically.
  • Learn sportsmanship and acceptance of failure.

The complete curriculum of IB is focuses on ensuring your child balances both academic and athletic education. For this purpose sufficiently experience teachers are teaching interest like music, drama, and sports. Their specialization in the field ensures that these teachers are able to develop qualities like motor skills, rhythm, and teamwork in the child.

The early years of your child are precious and should grow in an environment which is safe, educating and warm. The experiences they deal in shape the way they will tackle their future. Hence, parents should always do a thorough check of the daycare or they are choosing. The thorough exploration and fun your child has, more he is going to learn from it. Thus, a school like grow to be so popular. They employ staff who understand the needs of the children they are handling.

 

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Boarding Schools in Gurgaon for Brighter Future /blogs/boarding-schools-gurgaon/ /blogs/boarding-schools-gurgaon/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:18:25 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=1106 We, as a community, are emotional and sentimental beings which become even more pronounced when it comes to our children. These emotions play an arduous role when we go forward with the toughest decision of letting our child go to boarding schools. A viable question, that is on the mind Read more

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We, as a community, are emotional and sentimental beings which become even more pronounced when it comes to our children. These emotions play an arduous role when we go forward with the toughest decision of letting our child go to boarding schools. A viable question, that is on the mind of parents – or . How beneficial is it to let the child go out from home at the tender age of 12 or even lesser? Handing over the reign of our child’s personality and education to a stranger is not easy.

A pot full of difficult questions and few have even half of those answers. Today, however, we have tried to find a semblance of balance by providing some pointers. There is an emerging trend of best boarding schools in India. Why they are turning so popular with new age parents and some of the oldies as well?

Boarding Schools in Gurgaon

5 Stepping Stones of Best Boarding Schools

, in general, has a lot to offer in terms of attention, accessibility, and facilities. However, the best base their boarding competency around specific corners through which they can provide the ace quality for your child. These, as mentioned, stepping stones found common amongst the best boarding schools in Gurgaon, specifically, are following:

Happy Community

A happy community is one that breeds positive environment, contentment and healthy competition amongst its boarding students. Assembling a group of children in one floor having a different mindset and personality can be an interesting experience. With societal difference formation of clique or groups is quite possible that could further result in discontentment. But the top boarding schools in India use these differences in an objective manner. This helps to bring out healthy competition leading to a positive environment for children to bask in promoting creativity and innovativeness.

Boarding Staff

The top-notch accept boarding staff not only on their merit but also the personality exhibited by them. This group of teachers, in essence, is the go-to person for boarding children. The expectation from them is to be charming, responsible, approachable and attentive to the needs of a child. The fact that the overall personality of a child is in the hands of these individuals, it is imperative for the staff to be kind-hearted and understanding. They help in making the environment robust that invites mental, physical and emotional activeness of the boarding child.

Infrastructure & Facilities

In this run of being named top , residential schools end up providing the best quality of services and facilities to their boarding students. The child can access the infrastructure of the school like libraries, computer & science labs, and school playground along with other required facility in the boarding building itself at all times. Students are generally placed in a sharing room with two or more children together inviting mesh of different thoughts and ideas.

Bonding

Bonds and friendship formed in boarding schools are for life. There are no two ways about the fact that the emotional bond formed when you are all alone in a new place stays with you for the rest of your life. This bond between two culturally different individuals transient into exceptional but required qualities into a child such as tolerance, accepting different mindset and molding oneself to the best opportunity provided. This friendship generates a content and happy environment in which the child can flourish to the best of their ability.

Responsibility

Probably one of the main reasons why many parents opt to send their child into boarding is to bring a little responsibility in their lives. In boarding schools pampering and caring is restrictive to an extent which makes the child become responsible towards its own well being and self-satisfaction. Not only are they taught to take care of their belongings, but they are also encouraged to start taking care of their needs on their own which in future helps to develop the self-contentment and self-reliant quality in the individual.

Advantages offered with Top Boarding Schools

Boarding Schools in Gurgaon

When we unify the listed values together in perfect balance, an all-around individual with pleasing personality is the result. has garnered favor in the city. They offer due round the clock care and promote healthy well being of the child. The stimulating environment invites the child to be open and expressive. They bring their thought process out in the open leading to better learning and innovative surrounding. The students who have come out of are generally singled out through the following qualities:

Personality Development

A confident, outspoken and content individual who can go through life’s roadblocks with a calm demeanor.

Sharing

Boarding helps to instill quality and benefit of sharing. This generates an unparalleled happiness and satisfaction to the soul of the child.

Cultural Tolerance

They do not judge a person from their background or culture. They grow and learn in the midst of different cultural and country students.

Humanitarian

A person who believes in giving back to the society and is not partial is the end result of successful boarding parentage.

Adaptive

From a young age child has to get out of their comfort environment. Thus, they are more than ready to tackle the problems of different surroundings.

Gurgaon is infamous for the tagline – the millennium city of the country. This unifies two facets of society – old and retired with young and exuberant individuals together. The students here get the opportunity to study in top daycare school in India, elite boarding schools and top. This brings the international level of education into the fold of our young and thriving minds.

Many parents worry about giving up complete control of education over strangers in boarding schools. The truth is these boarding schools are completely answerable. They pay close attention on the well being of the child. Parents can generally remain in constant touch with the teachers to relate the progress of the same. We can irrevocably say that parents require to be little more controlling of their emotions. Boarding schools can surely play a prominent part in your child’s life for a promising and brighter future.

 

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Incredible Life Experience in Boarding School in Gurgaon /blogs/boarding-school-incredible-experience/ /blogs/boarding-school-incredible-experience/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:18:20 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=1108 Boarding school is a world in its own right with some exciting days, some lousy, some study days and plenty of fun days. The decision to send your son or daughter to a boarding school is never an easy one to make. Apart from the high-cost fees of these residential Read more

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Boarding school is a world in its own right with some exciting days, some lousy, some study days and plenty of fun days. The decision to send your son or daughter to a boarding school is never an easy one to make. Apart from the high-cost fees of these , the separation from your child at tender teenage years is quite hard for any parent.

The resistance of parents sending their child to is quite a common scenario. Many parents feel that their child is not ready to live on its own. They process their reluctance to send by arguing that local everyday school or day boarding schools in Gurgaonare doing a fine education job. However, they forget that the world waiting in the residential school is class apart. No matter what age you send your child to boarding schools, he/she is going to learn something new about themselves in the years spent there.

Boarding at Lancers

Boarding School in Gurgaon

The same is true for the students residing in Lancers . This school has brought the international standard of education and development right at home in Gurgaon. Apart from being called as one of the , this school is also known for its intensive but captivating IB curriculum. Lancers International boarding students, just like any other boarding school, go through a range of emotions and numerous stages before landing on to calling it My School phase.

Different Stages of a Boarding Student in Top Boarding School

Stepping into a new environment while leaving the comfort of the home can be a scary prospect for any child, irrespective of the age. He/she is bound to go through different phases while adjusting to the stimulating but completely different surrounding offered by the best of the best boarding schools. The child will obviously have a little excitement, apprehensiveness and at times a little fear. At this point, the child should get encouragement to show a little patience as they may go through different emotions.

Every child reacts differently to a situation. Below are some pretty common stages that are experienced.
Stage 1 – Excitement

  • 󾱱:The child in the first stage is excited. He is getting out of the house for the first time. There are new friends, school, classes and environment waiting for him. He can’t wait to start this adventure of his life.
  • ʲԳ:It is your job as a parent to encourage the child to grab this opportunity. Ask them to put in their 100% in the studies and curriculum followed by the boarding .
    Stage 2 – Predictability
  • 󾱱:Few weeks and months have passed. The student has settled into the predictable timetable of the day from morning assemblies, classes and lunch followed by study time in the boarding and then trying new activities in leisure time as well as the weekends.
  • ʲԳ:The job of the parent now is to connect with the child. Try to ask what is taught in the class, new hobbies picked up by the child. Lastly, encourage the child to make new friends and go to boarding staff in case of any problem faced.
    Stage 3 – Homesick
  • 󾱱:Newness of the place has faded away. Now the child misses small things and pampering. Favorite food, eating anytime, playing at will and studying occasionally makes the child homesick. Moreover, the thing they miss the most is unconditional support of the parents.
  • ʲԳ:This is the point where the parents have to stay strong, keep a check on their emotions in order to encourage the child to stay strong. You must encourage them to try to get the next few days to pass in a busy manner. This phase will pass smoothly when the parent praises the child to be brave enough for opting for boarding school. Prompt them to enroll in new activities and make many friends.
    Stage 4 – Comfortable
    • 󾱱:Once the student has endured the homesick phase and sailed through successfully, he starts getting comfortable in the chosen best boarding school. They get familiar with the classes, subject material and how to tackle the teachers’ expectation. They know whom to approach to get their needs met; problems discussed and are open to talking about their home environment.
    • ʲԳ:Assure and encourage the child to continue with the hard work put in the new school. It is important for the child to be active. They must take part in co-curricular activities, so boost the child to participate as much as possible healthily.

  • Stage 5 – Acceptance
    • 󾱱:Now the child has completely settled in the school as well as the boarding school. He now considers as his own and proudly states the same. They have come to accept that hard work along with participation is rewarded and try to perform to their best of ability. Their boarding rooms have become a second home and are confident to approach elders in case of an issue. They are ready to tackle all the obstacles put to achieve the greatest success they can and take each day with renewed enthusiasm.
    • ʲԳ:Your job now is to praise and keep the encouragement at the highest level. Let your child know how proud you are of their achievements and adaptability. Keep them abreast to connect with boarding staff at all times to discuss new opportunities as well as the problems faced.
Conclusion

Now that your child has settled perfectly in one of the top boarding and made it a second home, you are encouraged to connect with them as frequently as possible. This is because at times your child may face an issue that he/she does not want to disclose to boarding staff. It is also important to connect with the boarding staff at least monthly to know your child’s progress report from an elder.

Just because you have sent your child to boarding school does not mean your control over their education is over. You are an important part of the learning environment of your child. Parents, in general, should frequently keep in check with child, boarding staff and the school teachers. It helps to keep a check on your . Also, it ensures your son or daughter that you are still very much invested in their education.

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Boarding School vs. Day School – Which is better? /blogs/boarding-school-vs-day-school/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:39:15 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=973 The advantages and disadvantages of Boarding School Pros Boarding school offers many advantages unavailable anywhere else. Unique education and opportunity.Boarding school offers a completely unique education experience. It offers manyadvantages over other educational experiences. The close community of learners.Students join various clubs and communitiesthat respect learning and can be transformative. Read more

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The advantages and disadvantages of Boarding School
Pros

Boarding school offers many advantages unavailable anywhere else.

  • Unique education and opportunity.Boarding school offers a completely unique education experience. It offers manyadvantages over other educational experiences.
  • The close community of learners.Students join various clubs and communitiesthat respect learning and can be transformative.
  • International and global perspectives.In-depth international programs area priority for boarding schools.
  • A daily routine that gives self-discipline.Strict routine and independence from parents provide self-reliance among boarding school students.
  • An academic development like no other.Boarding school fostersa supportive community where students have opportunities to learn collaboration.
  • Unique social and personal development.The boarding school environment offersopportunities for personal growth and social development which a day school does not provide.
  • Teachers and students in a boarding school environment are uniquely supportive of younger students.
  • An environment of learning outside the classroom.The involvementin school life offered by boarding allows a holistic approach to learning that extends well beyond the classroom walls.
  • The culture of collaboration and responsibility. The boarding school environment encourages students to learn more about how to work well with others.
  • Cross-curricular.The extra time allowed by boarding school allows for complete integration of curricula and programs.
  • Academic innovation.A number oftop boarding schoolsare often ahead of the curve in terms of creating or integrating innovative education techniques and improvements.
Cons
Parents and students considering boarding schools need to be aware of the potential disadvantages or concerns.
  • More expensive than other private education options.Boarding school is more expensive than day schools or other education.
  • The presence of bullying and related problems.Boarding school is not immune to problems with bullying.
  • Moving away from home becomes very difficult. This is the biggest challenge for boarding students, but of course, this also fosters independence and personal growth.
  • Boarding too young can lead to “boarding school syndrome.”The parents need to be wary of sending kids to school too young or when they have not matured enough.
Advantages and disadvantages of Day School

Gurgaon Boarding School

Pros
Day school is a much more standard educational-based approach. Talking about the advantages of Day school, they are not many.

  • You get to see your child every day. However, they can discuss any concerns with you, rather than a school-appointed care-taker.
  • Day school is much cheaper compared to boarding school. Sending your children to day school is considerably cheaper rather than boarding school.
Cons
The disadvantages of day school include a lot of aspects.
  • Transportation is one important concern. Many day schools offer transportation service at extra cost.
  • Involvement at Day school. Your day school will expect you to be involved with the school activities and daily routines.
  • A Child in a day school is pampered by the parents. Staying at home does impact the child’s development. As a result, they do not become self-dependent.
  • Day school tends to have more students per class than a boarding school. Hence, the class teacher’s involvement with each student is only for that particular year.

Boarding School Day School
Definition A boarding school is where students stay and learn. A day school is a regular school, which students attend during the day.
Operation Hours 24 hours 8-9 hours a day
Family Time Usually sees family on weekends or at holidays. Have plenty of time to spend with family as they see them every day.
Discipline Usually More Discipline Usually Less Discipline
Home Students return home during the holidays, vacations and/or weekends. After the classes are over, the students go back to their home.
Connection with family Students may become disconnected from family and home. Students are well connected with family and home, as they see them every day.
Approach Holistic More education based

 

Cost High Low
Psychological Impact May result in homesickness and depression on being away from family. Usually, there are no concerns leading to homesickness or depression caused by it.

Conclusion

Therefore, boarding schools can be better than day schools for the overall development of the children. Above all, it depends on an individual choice of parents and children. However, not all children are as capable and adaptive as the others. They find it difficult staying away from parents. Some children are also known to feel that it a punishment by parents when they send them to boarding school.

On the other hand, some children along with the cooperation from parents understand better. As a result, they know that it is for their own benefit that they are sent to boarding school. Hence, it is more likely to depend upon the attitude, behavior and parental nature of the parents. It shapes the way a child benefits from staying at boarding schools or not.

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What are the Benefits of Attending International Boarding School? /blogs/boarding-school-benefits/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:36:44 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=952 Why International Boarding School? Sending your child to an international boarding school can be a worrying prospect. It’s hard enough when they are at a friend’s house during a sleepover. Similarly, it is difficult to imagine what it might be like to send them away to another country, to study Read more

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Why International Boarding School?

Sending your child to an international boarding school can be a worrying prospect. It’s hard enough when they are at a friend’s house during a sleepover. Similarly, it is difficult to imagine what it might be like to send them away to another country, to study and live for months away from family. You could be constantly thinking about whether they’re being taken care of.

However, the standards of education and care at the have risen greatly over the last few decades. Given the best boarding school, your child could receive the best of care that would make the school feel like a second home. And of course, they’ll grow up with all the advantages and benefits that come with attending an international school.

Facts about Boarding Schools

Interestingly, the surveys show that the benefits of having attended boarding school extended well into adult life.

  • As per 75% of boarding school students, their peers are motivated, as compared to 71% of private day school students, and 49% of public school students.
  • 91% of boarding school students feel their school is challenging academically, as compared to private and public schools
  • 90% of boarding school students report that their teachers are of high quality. Whereas only 51% and 62% of students rate their teachers in public and private schools respectively.

Pastoral care

There are no more strict head teachers and reigns of terror at . Modern pastoral care involves creating a supportive, caring and nurturing the environment for students. The aim of the is that the students can be happier, freer, and more able to express themselves.

Boarding mentors and teachers act as parents, with students free to approach them whenever they need help. The staff tends to actively respond to student needs, whether it is counseling, first aid, or any instruction. Therefore, parents can often directly call a teacher or a caregiver to ask about their child.

Meanwhile, with care comes unique life instruction. This may or may not be possible at home, with parents often out for work. Students are educated in a truly holistic fashion, not just in their curriculum, but in life lessons and mentoring as well.

Boarding school advantages

Gurgaon Boarding School

themselves carry several advantages for students. The students get exposure to a diverse, multicultural melting pot of staff and schoolmates from all over the region or even the world. They become more independent as they live away from home. They also learn organizational and time management skills that will become very valuable later in life when they move on to university.

Aside from these behavioral benefits,an also allows students to create a wide network of friends, forming connections with people all over the world. It will be an international network that will no doubt come in useful later in life.

When a boarding school experience is combined with a multicultural environment, there are several more benefits for students.

  • Enhanced classroom lessons
  • New worldviews
  • Share the experience of being away from home
  • An international network of friends
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Choose your interest as your career

Choose a boarding school for your child

It all comes down to choosing the right boarding school that will suit your child’s needs.is an excellent internationalboarding , a perfect choice for kids.

We offer the (IB) Diploma Program that will prepare your child for admission to universities all over the world. We also offer a wide variety ofsports and activitiesthat will ensure your child receives an overall development. And of course, the standards of pastoral care are present in all aspects of boarding school life. The teachers and staff take care of the students, making it a home away from home.

Conclusion
It is clear from the survey that the offer much more than just the experience in the classroom. They also offer students the ability to exercise independence, work closely with their teachers, and enjoy friendships that often last a lifetime.

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Pastoral Care at Lancers | Best Boarding School in Gurgaon /blogs/pastoral-care-international-school/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:59:32 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=933 What is pastoral care? Introduction of Pastoral care in Lancers School Boarding schoolsare represented negatively in the Indian media. Terrifying masters and strict caretakers are often the norms in such a portrait. Nowadays that absolutely doesn’t hold true in a pastoral care environment. It aims to create a caring environment Read more

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What is pastoral care?

Introduction of Pastoral care in Lancers School

are represented negatively in the Indian media. Terrifying masters and strict caretakers are often the norms in such a portrait.

Nowadays that absolutely doesn’t hold true in a pastoral care environment. It aims to create a caring environment for students. It supports and nurtures them through life.

Matrons are warm, polite and approachable, encouraging children to come to them whenever they have a problem. A sense of holistic development spreads through pastoral care boarding schools. Rather than looking at grades and extra-curricular, it looks at the personal growth and emotional development.

What Makes Good Care?

School in Gurgaon

Excellent pastoral care is one of those desirable things you can’t disagree with. It is surprising how often we consider at face value and not really question. So

  • What does great pastoral care actually mean?
  • How do achieve it?
  • What should parents be looking for in a boarding school or school?
LIS pastoral care

At School, pastoral care and emotional well-being are at the heart of everything we do, supporting our core value of togetherness. First of all, our goal is for students to take ownership of their actions. We also aim that the student begins to understand the link between their behavior and its effects on others. Student behavior expectations are working together with students and teachers and are in line with our core values.

What do we do at Lancers ?

In , primary school students are held to behavior agreements based on the IB learner profile, hoping to become learners who are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. We believe that there is value to students being able to independently honor such agreements, creating accountability as well as better understanding their purpose.

Later Grade School students also participate in behavior agreements. They are more of a working together process between students and teachers, communicated at the start of class and adapted to each subject or class.

Excellent pastoral care is much more than just being nice to people: it’s putting a child’s needs at the center of a school’s operation.

Child Safety

We are there to protect the well-being of children. We act as a safety net to pick them up from the changes of life. Hence our 24-hour medical center also does a good work; all staff, especially our house staff and matrons, has a brief to get to know their duties. As a result, we ask these mentors to be available to them at, in a boarding school, any time. We are specifically trained in many of the issues related to teenagers today. Whether it is anorexia or cyber-bullying, attachment disorders or depression, we take care of all of them.

Communication is the key

Our systems for communicating pastoral concerns instantly through sophisticated software are robust. The anti-bullying measures ensure that everyone knows what is acceptable and what is not. Students know whom he or she can turn to if needed.

Teach by Example

We as trainers, teachers, and pastoral staff need to have the expertise to teach and to demonstrate by example what is healthy or what is not.

Creating opportunities

The and make sure that the subjects we teach are those which a student will actually need – in our case ensuring a breadth of IGCSE and the IB. At LIS school, pastoral care also involves a clear intent to provide activities, opportunities, and situations which develop the problem-solving ability. Above all, the values and moral dimension will sustain an individual’s well-being throughout their life.

Lancers at its best

In these unique, tailored ways, LIS’s helps every individual student become the best they can be, through proper behavior. This is rather a targeted, tailored approach that takes into account every student’s personality and individual needs. In turn, our teachers and staff act as role models for good behavior, and are trained to promote relationship-building, inclusiveness, and reflection.

One important part of the environment that provides for its students is one where mistakes are considered a learning opportunity. Lancers , one of the , believes that problem-solving and analytical thinking skills are nurtured by looking at one’s mistakes. We promote the value of learning from them rather than thinking of them as something bad.

LIS holds itself to the highest standards of pastoral care, which is available to the schools at the boarding school. Staff responds to every student need, whether it’s counseling or medical aid. They even get help with homework as needed.

Eventually, the true mark of our pastoral care is that our students have inculcated the instinct to care for themselves and for others in later life. A very high proportion of our alumni go into caring professions: medicine, social work, teaching; and we are exceptionally proud of that.

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Myths about Boarding school /blogs/boarding-school-myths/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 03:20:39 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=908 Boarding schoolis a unique opportunity provided to students who want to grow academically and individually both inside and outside of the class. The residential schoolenvironment ensures that students are engaged in an educational world where learning is a priority to all activities. It’s a setting that promotes common experience, friendship, Read more

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Boarding schoolis a unique opportunity provided to students who want to grow academically and individually both inside and outside of the class. The environment ensures that students are engaged in an educational world where learning is a priority to all activities. It’s a setting that promotes common experience, friendship, trust and honesty between children and adults.

Apart from these, there are some common myths about boarding school.

Boarding School Myths:

Boarding School

Myth 1: Diversity is rare at boarding school.

Most of the boarding students are either students of color or international students. are generally more diverse than public schools. They actively look for diversity and draw from many geographical areas. Whereas, local schooling options are dependent on neighborhood living patterns. There, the populations tend to concentrate along ethnic or socio-economic lines. Also, create more appealing opportunities for different students to interact with one another. Students represent different races, ethnicities, cultures, and diverse backgrounds, and they speak many different languages. Further, these students often exhibit a wide range of academic, physical, and social skills.

Myth 2: Boarding school is for kids who are having trouble at home or school.

In contrast, are often ideal choices for students who are already doing well at school and at home but would simply like to find new challenges in life. The key objective of is to prepare students for college through strict academics schedule. are for making child self-dependent; learn to share, getting more social and many other qualities.

Myth 3: It will be hard to stay in touch with my family.

International boarding schoolstudents and their families are fortunate that it’s easier than ever to stay connected. Decades before, it was hard to keep in touch, but nowadays the Internet, in particular, is redefining how boarders and their families communicate. offer Internet access for their students, with most schools having access to each boarding house, and some in each bedroom. While Internet access is for use in restricted hours, students can often be in daily contact with their parents. Depending on the school’s policies, mobile phones can also be helpful in keeping families connected.

Myth4: Boarding school is for the rich

A family does not have to be wealthy to send a child to boarding school. But since they areprivate institutions, there is certainly some cost involved. Many families think that the sacrifices they make to pay for their child’s education are well worth it. Such schools are melting pots of diversity. It’s usual to have several multinational students attending along with students from lower-income families as well.

Myth5: Boarding school is all about academics

A boarding schoolwill follow a certain curriculum. The schools not only focus on academics, but also on sports, extracurricular activities, and individual development. A student attends all the classes, but also with sports, field trips, and often excursions. Students have assessments and projects in accordance with the curriculum the school follows. A boarding school experience is a lifetime experience that constant study with no free time or entertainment.

A parent should thoroughly inquire about the factors of a boarding schoolbased on the following multiple parameters: curriculum, academics, reputation, infrastructure and facilities, and pastoral care. The list of top schools can be filtered based on what one wants (co-ed, religious or secular, national curriculum or international curriculum, location and a host of other factors). This requires a disciplined approach, time and patience to get the right information, perspectives and insights about the best boarding schoolto take the right decision, which will be in the interest of the child.

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The Idea of Boarding Schools in Gurgaon is Changing | International Residential School /blogs/boarding-schools-changing/ /blogs/boarding-schools-changing/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:59:19 +0000 https://lis.ac.in/blogs/?p=891 ԳپǴDZalways reflected a horrid image of captivity, punishment, and rules. Today, however, the scenario is different: from the restricting walls to a liberating experience boarding schoolsin general and in Lancers International particularly have taken a paradigm shift. The overall amenities at schools in Gurgaon have improved in terms of learning Read more

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always reflected a horrid image of captivity, punishment, and rules. Today, however, the scenario is different: from the restricting walls to a liberating experience boarding schoolsin general and in Lancers International particularly have taken a paradigm shift.

The overall amenities at schools in Gurgaon have improved in terms of learning and teaching. Thanks to the strong demand of the education system today, schools redesign the life of the students who wish to be residents. The days of rigid, dull and intimidating life do not exist anymore!

Regular Boarding

Regular Boardingprovides an extended stay for its students. They get to enjoy the real spirit of ‘home away from home’. Girls and boys stay in separate boarding accommodations with clear rules about security and visitors. However, they are also trained to be open-minded, balanced and principled, respecting each other’s identity, and background. At Lancers, security of its students is utmost important.

How to Choose Among the Top Residential Schools in Gurgaon

Boarding

Regular boarders stay and go home only for breaks; winter and summer holidays. Parents of regular students are more involved in school life. Technology at LIS has enabled much closer contact over long distances too.

The regular boarders have an edge over their weekly boarding activities; they get to enjoy life better, they follow a routine, they have scheduled activities like games, social activities or arts. They get overall development to completely face the challenges of the world outside.

Parents in the 21st century want the best education and upbringing for their children. Many parents enroll their children in the top boarding schoolsto get an all-round education that includes studies, sports, discipline and everything in between. The desire for this format of education has naturally grown for boarding schools in India. There is also a big list of boarding that claim to be the best for your child. With so many choices, it becomes difficult to choose which school is truly the best for your child, the features in every school that you have to examine to discover your choice. Let’s discuss further as we help you understand how to pick one from the .


  • Curriculum Options

Earlier, parents had limited options in terms of curricula for their kids. Now, they can choose from a wide range of curricula such as IB and Cambridge IGCSEbased on what kind of education they want their child to get. LIS provide all students with opportunities for a distinctive, personal education in a learner-concentricand learner-active environment where students develop responsibility for their own progress.


  • Student-Teacher Ratio

One of the most important features of any school that parents must enquire about. Parents must ensure that every child gets the right amount of attention. If there are way more students for each teacher to handle, the attention that each child receives gets significantly decreased.

At LIS, each floor has its own residential staff, with a good staff-student ratio. Their role is to nurture and encourage each student and to monitor their academic and social development.


  • Quality Teaching Staff

The teaching staff has to be well-trained and qualified in their profession. Without professional teachers, the students will be left directionless. A teacher needs to have more than just knowledge of the subject. It is very important to understand the needs of each child and guide them in the way they want to be taught. A true teacher focuses on ‘how to learning.’ That’s the reason LIS is on the list of top boarding .


  • Safety & Security

If your child is going to spend their time away from home, their security really matters. If you feel that the school can be an unsafe place for your child, it becomes a matter of concern. Your child needs to go to a that ensures safety and security. It reassures you on a regular basis about theschool. Finally, you will be at peace regarding the safety and security of your child.

  • Infrastructure

Children at early stages of their life need quality infrastructure to get a more holistic education rather than just restrict themselves to academics. A child that grows up playing sports and engages in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities has a better chance of leading a happy life. The child can grow up to be a well adjusted and well-rounded adult. A football ground, badminton court, tennis & basketball courts, indoor games room and swimming pool are just a few examples of infrastructural needs for a child’s overall development. LIS, one of the best International boarding , provides such infrastructure in a green campus away from the hustle & bustle and pollution of the city is an added boon.


  • Home-Like Environment

Every child that goes to a knows of the fact that they are going away from home. No one can replace the love and care that is received from family and parents. The schools can, however, try to provide a home-like environment, to as much an extent as possible. With caring teachers and pastoral care staff in the , the child may not miss home as much and will start to enjoy the unique and disciplined life of a boarder, with friends that at school.

  • Emotional/Social/Psychological Support When Needed

At some point in time during school, a child might need some emotional and psychological support due to the absence of their parents. Having caring teachers and counselors in time of need can make sure they feel protected, safe and don’t break down. Lancers ensures that every child has the freedom to talk to the teachers, counselors, or pastoral staff with any issue or concern The child can talk to them at any point of time that will help him to resolve the issue.

  • Discipline & Independence

The school should have enough approaches and blueprints to introduce discipline in the students. This is one of the main reasons why parents decide to send their children to the . At LIS, students have enough independence around campus to make them feel free. This is important for the mental health of the child which is taken care of.

  • Food – Quality, Variety, and Nutrition

Food is a crucial part of life at a as students are away from home. The food that the children consume on a regular basis has to be of top quality and be able to provide the nutrition that they need. Having a menu with a variety of choices can ensure that all boarders have food that they like; meal times are fun and nutritious too. At LIS food served is healthy, nutritious and cooked in the home-style. This is another way for bringing home to the school.

What Makes LIS different from other boarding schools?

Boarding schoolscan be a difficult experience for a few kids. The responsibility lies on the school to take care of them and do everything possible for them to have a comfortable environment. When the students leave the , they should be able to look back and be proud of themselves about their stay at the for so many years.

One need not do many things to make children happy; give them the touch and feel of home, and the ambiance of the home, so that they ‘Don’t miss home’!

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