Every parent, every school wants to prepare their children to be a Global Citizen. But it has truly become crucial to equip children with global skills and competencies with the ever expanding global purview of the current world. Parents need to do lots of homework, go for a school shopping before getting their child admitted to a school, and this does not only involve just the stream or the school but also the board to which the school is affiliated, the past board results, number of students joining the professional courses or going overseas to study. CBSE, CISCE, Cambridge or IB making the choice somewhat overwhelming.
As a parent, I too had a tough time to select the board, the subjects. But at the end we must see what is most suitable for the child. If a child intends to appear for the Indian competitive examinations, then CBSE is the best curriculum. Even if a child does international program but in order to understand the national exam pattern the child need to compulsorily get used to CBSE curriculum. Though CBSE used to place significant emphasis on accumulation knowledge but there is a big change in the curriculum with more focus on Life skills & 21st century skills, Experiential Learning, Competence based learning with learning outcomes, AI and many more research oriented, learner centred and skills-based approaches. With a completion of CBSE curriculum also one can surely study overseas but a top up with some Advanced Placement (USA recognised course) will be of advantage.
The IB curriculum is even more arduous and demanding, as the students are assessed all year round, on a variety of criteria. Quizzes, essays and assignments are used to evaluate students, and there is a heavy focus on internal assessment, keeping the students on their feet throughout the year. IB has the core philosophy of the curriculum that “commitment to structured, purposeful inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning”. The curriculum of IB is flexible and comprehensive and it encourage the international awareness, skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding to facilitate participation in the global society and it also prepares to pursue higher education overseas. More student centric. Selection of subjects and two levels of subject options (standard and extended) are available for every subject. Extended essays and Theory of Knowledge take student learning to higher level. Attributes make them lifelong learners who are self-aware. IB constantly collects feedback from students, teachers, administrators, alumni and universities along with considerable amount of independent research to update its curriculum and teaching practices. This board aids in the development of analytical, logical reasoning and language skills. Moreover, it is also advantageous in profile building, as there is a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities and social action, thus giving an edge to students for foreign universities. One can also go for this board if one seeks global skill-development, flexibility and an innovative approach to education.
Both boards provide with a curriculum that is both fascinating and of excellent quality. Understanding structural distinctions and what these boards may provide in terms of overall growth will also assist in narrowing down the top schools. The IB and CBSE curricula are designed to meet a variety of needs and goals. Students and parents must select what sort of education is most convenient for them. Among these two, IB is more expensive. Given very high fee structure of IB and Cambridge schools, it is important for parents to understand the values added from these curriculums. If one plans to send their child overseas for further studies and want them to acquire a global education, IB schools are a great option. Each child is unique. and, each school is unique. Environment also plays an important role. Thus, how a student will perform in a particular field, cannot be solely dependent on board's curriculum.
Choosing a board is very important decision for a parent and decision should be made considering individual's preferences, constraints and a school's ecosystem.
Aditya Birla World Academy is one of top schools in Mumbai offering IB course. To know more about the curriculum, contact here.
Also read: https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com/blog/5-steps-to-select-the-best-a-level-school-in-mumbai
https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com/blog/how-is-the-international-school-curriculum-different
As a parent, I too had a tough time to select the board, the subjects. But at the end we must see what is most suitable for the child. If a child intends to appear for the Indian competitive examinations, then CBSE is the best curriculum. Even if a child does international program but in order to understand the national exam pattern the child need to compulsorily get used to CBSE curriculum. Though CBSE used to place significant emphasis on accumulation knowledge but there is a big change in the curriculum with more focus on Life skills & 21st century skills, Experiential Learning, Competence based learning with learning outcomes, AI and many more research oriented, learner centred and skills-based approaches. With a completion of CBSE curriculum also one can surely study overseas but a top up with some Advanced Placement (USA recognised course) will be of advantage.
The IB curriculum is even more arduous and demanding, as the students are assessed all year round, on a variety of criteria. Quizzes, essays and assignments are used to evaluate students, and there is a heavy focus on internal assessment, keeping the students on their feet throughout the year. IB has the core philosophy of the curriculum that “commitment to structured, purposeful inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning”. The curriculum of IB is flexible and comprehensive and it encourage the international awareness, skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding to facilitate participation in the global society and it also prepares to pursue higher education overseas. More student centric. Selection of subjects and two levels of subject options (standard and extended) are available for every subject. Extended essays and Theory of Knowledge take student learning to higher level. Attributes make them lifelong learners who are self-aware. IB constantly collects feedback from students, teachers, administrators, alumni and universities along with considerable amount of independent research to update its curriculum and teaching practices. This board aids in the development of analytical, logical reasoning and language skills. Moreover, it is also advantageous in profile building, as there is a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities and social action, thus giving an edge to students for foreign universities. One can also go for this board if one seeks global skill-development, flexibility and an innovative approach to education.
Both boards provide with a curriculum that is both fascinating and of excellent quality. Understanding structural distinctions and what these boards may provide in terms of overall growth will also assist in narrowing down the top schools. The IB and CBSE curricula are designed to meet a variety of needs and goals. Students and parents must select what sort of education is most convenient for them. Among these two, IB is more expensive. Given very high fee structure of IB and Cambridge schools, it is important for parents to understand the values added from these curriculums. If one plans to send their child overseas for further studies and want them to acquire a global education, IB schools are a great option. Each child is unique. and, each school is unique. Environment also plays an important role. Thus, how a student will perform in a particular field, cannot be solely dependent on board's curriculum.
Choosing a board is very important decision for a parent and decision should be made considering individual's preferences, constraints and a school's ecosystem.
Aditya Birla World Academy is one of top schools in Mumbai offering IB course. To know more about the curriculum, contact here.
Also read: https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com/blog/5-steps-to-select-the-best-a-level-school-in-mumbai
https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com/blog/how-is-the-international-school-curriculum-different
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