How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

Is the pressure while studying Cambridge A&AS level overwhelming? Is it not manageable for average students?... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

Are IB PYP students better prepared for IB DP than any other board students, even the Cambridge primary years’ ones?... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

Can IB PYP or Cambridge primary curriculum be implemented along with Montessori curriculum?... Read More

CBSE, ICSE vs IB, IGCSE; Which is Better for Indian Students?

Mr. Vinod, First of all thanks for putting up such informative article. My son is presently in first standard with CBSE board affiliated school. Recently I saw advertisement of Birla Open mind home schooling option with IGCSE affiliation. Its affordable and flexible as mode of delivery is online. A... Read More

How to Start a New School in India?

Do I need state NOC for starting International school (IB and IGCSE) in Bangalore?... Read More

Open an International School in India

International education programs are gaining ground in Indian education scenario, inevitably the number of promoters opting to start an International School in India is on the rise. Besides distinct planning, the following four aspects must be prioritized while deliberating to open an international ... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

Cambridge is known for the toughness of its exams, why is it so, in case it is really true? Is it not stopping its adaption?... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

Are Cambridge Primary students more creative than the children of the other boards just because of their exposure to the international curriculum?... Read More

CBSE, ICSE vs IB, IGCSE; Which is Better for Indian Students?

Hi, My son is presented appearing for MYP 5 at Indus International school. He joined IB programme from grade 8 onwards as his earlier education was CBSE,, and he thinks he should switch over to Cambridge A levels from next year, as he wants to pursue university education in India only, is A levels... Read More

What Infrastructure is required to start CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE/Cambridge and IB Schools in India?

The land and infrastructure requirements to start CBSE, IGCSE/Cambridge, ICSE and IB Schools in India are defined by the respective boards and vary with nature of accommodation, capacity, terrain, and geography. International organizations dwell upon the dimensions relatively lesser than CBSE or ICSE, nonetheless, they mandate complete learning environment in every respect and can accommodate not only the given number of children but also the pedagogical activities, movements, and interactions. CBSE, ICSE or State board schools can also run international programs by provisioning appropriate infrastructure. Specific requirements have been detailed in the following articles -

1. How to Start a CBSE School Anywhere in India?
2. How to Start an ICSE Affiliated School in India?
3. How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?
4. How to Start an IB School Anywhere In India?

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

To become an IGCSE school in India, a school has to first establish itself conventionally. It has to be run by a Trust /Society / Section 8 company. Such Trust/Society/Company has to be a non-proprietary organization. There must be a School Managing Committee set up by the Trust/Society. For details... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

I have been running IB PYP program for 3 years. I am concerned that I cannot offer IB MYP because it does not leave the students an option to shift to any other board for +2. I think the Cambridge International or IGCSE students are better placed to excel in IBDP than my students. Does my concern ho... Read More

How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?

My children are studying in Cambridge primary school. Sometimes we feel that what they are studying will be difficult for us to help as they will grow. We also we will be able to find tutors for our kids if they need. Are some parts of the course out of our context?... Read More

Comparing IBDP and Cambridge A LEVEL

The international education programs which generate tremendous curiosity among the students and parents are run by the International Baccalaureate Organization and Cambridge International. We have add... Read More

Comparing IB and IGCSE

International Baccalaureate® (IB) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) are the two International school education programs. IGCSE is also an examination conducting body. The IGCSE is controlled by a department of the University of Cambridge and IB is an education fou... Read More

CBSE, ICSE vs IB, IGCSE; Which is Better for Indian Students?

School Education in India is witnessing a dynamic shift with the introduction of International programmes like IB and IGCSE curricula in Indian schools. It can be argued that the international education is years from catching up to the levels achieved by countries in Western Europe and Americas but ... Read More

How to Start a CBSE School Anywhere in India?

I am running a CBSE school with a provisional affiliation till class X. I am applying for sr. secondary affiliation. Besides that, we want to start class IX and X IGCSE for which more students (from within the school and outside) have applied than I have seats. Can I select them through an exam or o... Read More

How much does it cost to start a school in India?

How much does it cost to start a school in India? Can we get an estimate for starting a school in India? How much fund do I need to start a school in India? Why does it cost so much to start a good school in India? Are the most frequent questions we face from school promoters.... Read More