Initiating the process of CBSE school admissions in Bangalore can be a daunting task for both parents and students. Too many processes, strict timelines, and extensive documentation can become overwhelming, making the journey to a new school more exhausting than exciting. What should be a happy memory becomes a maze of stress and confusion for a parent.
Over the years, Global Indian International School has processed thousands of applications and in this process, the school has identified common errors and challenges that parents face while dealing with the CBSE admissions process, streamlining it to eliminate complex and redundant tasks.
To help parents navigate the process smoothly and avoid making similar mistakes, we have come up with a comprehensive guide where we cover five important Dos and Don’ts for a stress-free, seamless admission experience. In this article, we also talk about the CBSE school fee structure followed by top international schools along with a few key factors that play an important role in deciding the fee structure.
Five Things To Do During The Admissions Process
Here are the five things we ask the parents to follow to ensure a positive start to their children’s academic journey at the new school.
Conduct Thorough Research
Conducting thorough research of the schools you think are ideal for your children is the first step parents must take to get a good start on the admissions process.
As research takes a lot of time, we urge parents to start shortlisting schools in advance i.e. six months before the admissions season. We also advise parents to start the research at least six months before the admissions season to have enough time to assess the pros and cons of each school.
Make A Pros & Cons List
After conducting proper research, we recommend that parents prepare a list of schools they think are ideal for their children’s academic journey.
Parents must decide on a few factors like CBSE school fees, campus facilities, extracurricular activities, teaching methodologies, and more while making a list of pros and cons to help them shortlist and finalise a few of their favourite schools. This will help parents to objectively decide on the right school for their children and ensure they have a positive start to their new academic journey!
Involve The Children In The Admissions Process
Many top CBSE schools, like the Global Indian International School, allow parents to book a campus tour to help the parents and students get familiarised with the campus before joining the school. Parents can also learn more about the many extracurricular activities the school offers and understand the facilities and resources available to the students before deciding to go further with the admissions process!
Get All The Documents In Order
CBSE admissions require parents to submit a plethora of documents during the application and admissions process.
We urge the parents to update their documents with the latest information to avoid any hurdles during the admissions process. A few of the most common documents that are required during admissions and while paying the CBSE school fees are –
- Student’s Birth Certificate
- Address Proof ( Parent & Student)
- Transfer Certificate
- No Objection Certificate
- Marks Sheet (If applicable)
- Health Certificate &
- Passport-size photographs of the students.
We recommend that parents get photocopies of all the required documents and keep them handy while visiting the school campus.
Get Ahead Of The Deadlines
We recommend that parents mark important dates like campus visit dates, entrance test dates, application submission dates, and more on their calendars. This process helps the parents plan for crucial deadlines and ensure that the entire admission process goes on without a hitch!
Now that we know a few things to keep in mind during the admissions process, let us take a look at the common mistakes you can avoid to have a pleasant experience!
Five DON’Ts During the Admission Process
Starting Last Minute
Researching and assessing schools takes time, and starting the process late gives parents less time to understand what schools can offer, leading to bad decision-making, which is not suggested while selecting a school for their children.
Not Checking Emails & Messages
The admissions season will be filled with schedules, and most top CBSE schools use emails and phone messages to update parents on the various activities and programmes that the students and the parents must attend during admissions. We request that parents check their emails and messages daily to keep themselves updated on various events and ensure they do not miss any deadlines.
Not Attending Meetings
With hundreds of students applying for CBSE admissions in top schools like GIIS, it is important for parents to not miss any meetings or events that the schools organise to help them understand the admission procedures.
Not Filling The Application Forms Correctly
Filling application forms is a crucial step in the admissions process and helps the school gain a lot of information about the students and the parents for further communication.
We request that the parents fill out and complete the application form correctly. Please seek help from the school when in doubt and provide accurate information to the administration to ensure a smooth and pleasant admissions experience!
Not Understanding CBSE School Fees Breakup
It is important for parents to understand the breakdown of the fee structure and all the payment options available.
Understanding the breakup and payment options will avoid further confusion and allow the parents to plan their finances accordingly.
The most common CBSE school fees for primary and high school students is about INR 1,50,000/- per annum. The best CBSE schools in Bangalore with this fee structure utilise the
amounts towards –
- Tuition fees
- Infrastructure Development
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Examination Fees
- Inter and Intra School Events
- Extracurricular Activities
- Study Materials & More!
We hope this article has given you an insight into how good international schools in Bangalore advise parents to prepare for the admissions season and what to do and not do during the admissions process to ensure a seamless and positive experience!
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