English-medium school in Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)?

4gotoIndia · Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:26

Hi there,
A question about schools in Tamil Nadu. We won't be living in Chennai, so International Schools not an option... So I'm trying to find out a bit more about English-medium schools. Does anyone know what age children start school (as distinct from nursery)? Also, how long is the school day? And what would be the expectations for a 5-yr old? Last question, when does the school year start?
thanks
4gotoindia

brishti · Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:43

hi 4!
high-5 to you [sheesh wise-a$$ me]

english medium schools in india: [am generalising now]:

nursery : age 5+

what they need to know are usually...
naming colours [ what is the colour of your hair, colour of grass ]
naming animals [ visuals of cat, dog, zebra, giraffe ]
counting from 1 - 5 [ how many ears do you have

]

the school year generally begins from after the summer holidays - sometime in june. [i might be off about this]

there are various 'alternative' schools which have sprouted up all over the south. these are schools which teach by the play-way method, holistic education whilst completing the syllabus. the parents have to pass the interview in most of these schools, rather than the child

. try and see if there are any of these schools available in your region. everyday academic stress is null and void in schools like these.

if you tell us which region of tamil nad you will be in - perhaps we can suggest some schools.

:brishti

nayan · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:11

Age for admission to nursery is around 3.
Age for admission to class I (start of proper schooling) is 5 to 6 years.

brishti · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:31

yup - i stand corrected.
by 5+ a child would be in Class I here. correct nayan.
[been a long time since i was in school

]

school hours differ from school to school... but the average hours spent in school is anything between 5-6 hours daily. some schools have a 5-day week, some 5 1/2 day week.

:brishti

4gotoIndia · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:36

So a 5-yr old would start in Class 1? I'm interested to hear about the 'alternative' schools - as I'm worried about him being thrown into a very formal school setting (v different from what he is used to). We'll be in Tiruppur - on the off-chance anyone knows any schools there!
thanks!

madan80 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:46

yes- a there is a school in Tirrupur called Platos Academy, they follow the montesseri syllabus.

I can always put you in touch if you need...

4gotoIndia · Mar 4th, 2008, 03:06

Yes, it would be great to find out more.
Thanks,
4gotoindia

brishti · Mar 4th, 2008, 11:51

i'm looking, i'm enquiring, i'm still trying to get you schools... just need a couple of days to get the info.
off-the-cuff:
if... the schools do not meet your requirements, have you ever given home-schooling a thought?

:brishti

4gotoIndia · Mar 4th, 2008, 14:16

Home-schooling isn't an option, as we will both be working full time. We're not fussed about the 'learning' per se (he is only 5!), but want to find somewhere that he'll be happy, have fun and make friends.
Thanks for all your input - it is really appreciated!

Fusiggy · Mar 5th, 2008, 16:06

My son turned 5 in Dec 2007 and qualified to go into Senior kindergarten here. The school year runs June to April. As we only joined in Jan we found the standard too high in Snr KG and placed him in Junior KG. Generally I find the emphasis tends to be more on writing rather than on reading as it would be at this level back in Australia (where we reside permamently). we're in Chennai and the kids attend an international school purported to follow Australian way of teaching but I think its hard to completely eliminate the Indian way of teaching......

brishti · Mar 8th, 2008, 12:28

tried to get some info for you over the week, - but came up with a blankety blank. sorry

got info for coimbatore, kodai but tirupur...

have you followed up madan80's lead - on platos academy?
wish i could've helped - all the best.

:brishti

4gotoIndia · Mar 13th, 2008, 03:57

Thanks for your input everyone.
Madan80 - would be great if you could give me some more details re Plato's Academy.
Many thanks,
4

Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:26	#1
4gotoIndia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TIruppur Posts: 56	English-medium school in Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)? Hi there, A question about schools in Tamil Nadu. We won't be living in Chennai, so International Schools not an option... So I'm trying to find out a bit more about English-medium schools. Does anyone know what age children start school (as distinct from nursery)? Also, how long is the school day? And what would be the expectations for a 5-yr old? Last question, when does the school year start? thanks 4gotoindia Last edited by machadinha : Mar 4th, 2008 at 03:12. Reason: adjusted title

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:36	#5
4gotoIndia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TIruppur Posts: 56	So a 5-yr old would start in Class 1? I'm interested to hear about the 'alternative' schools - as I'm worried about him being thrown into a very formal school setting (v different from what he is used to). We'll be in Tiruppur - on the off-chance anyone knows any schools there! thanks! Last edited by 4gotoIndia : Mar 3rd, 2008 at 19:37. Reason: typo

Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:46	#6
madan80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 160	yes- a there is a school in Tirrupur called Platos Academy, they follow the montesseri syllabus. I can always put you in touch if you need... __________________ Now a certified rally driver!

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Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:43	#2
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,979	hi 4! high-5 to you [sheesh wise-a$$ me] english medium schools in india: [am generalising now]: nursery : age 5+ what they need to know are usually... naming colours [ what is the colour of your hair, colour of grass ] naming animals [ visuals of cat, dog, zebra, giraffe ] counting from 1 - 5 [ how many ears do you have ] the school year generally begins from after the summer holidays - sometime in june. [i might be off about this] there are various 'alternative' schools which have sprouted up all over the south. these are schools which teach by the play-way method, holistic education whilst completing the syllabus. the parents have to pass the interview in most of these schools, rather than the child . try and see if there are any of these schools available in your region. everyday academic stress is null and void in schools like these. if you tell us which region of tamil nad you will be in - perhaps we can suggest some schools. :brishti

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:11	#3
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 830	Age for admission to nursery is around 3. Age for admission to class I (start of proper schooling) is 5 to 6 years.

Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:31	#4
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,979	yup - i stand corrected. by 5+ a child would be in Class I here. correct nayan. [been a long time since i was in school ] school hours differ from school to school... but the average hours spent in school is anything between 5-6 hours daily. some schools have a 5-day week, some 5 1/2 day week. :brishti

Mar 4th, 2008, 03:06	#7
4gotoIndia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TIruppur Posts: 56	Yes, it would be great to find out more. Thanks, 4gotoindia

Mar 4th, 2008, 11:51	#8
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,979	i'm looking, i'm enquiring, i'm still trying to get you schools... just need a couple of days to get the info. off-the-cuff: if... the schools do not meet your requirements, have you ever given home-schooling a thought? :brishti

Mar 4th, 2008, 14:16	#9
4gotoIndia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TIruppur Posts: 56	Home-schooling isn't an option, as we will both be working full time. We're not fussed about the 'learning' per se (he is only 5!), but want to find somewhere that he'll be happy, have fun and make friends. Thanks for all your input - it is really appreciated!

Mar 5th, 2008, 16:06	#10
Fusiggy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai-until June Posts: 9	My son turned 5 in Dec 2007 and qualified to go into Senior kindergarten here. The school year runs June to April. As we only joined in Jan we found the standard too high in Snr KG and placed him in Junior KG. Generally I find the emphasis tends to be more on writing rather than on reading as it would be at this level back in Australia (where we reside permamently). we're in Chennai and the kids attend an international school purported to follow Australian way of teaching but I think its hard to completely eliminate the Indian way of teaching......

Mar 8th, 2008, 12:28	#11
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,979	tried to get some info for you over the week, - but came up with a blankety blank. sorry got info for coimbatore, kodai but tirupur... have you followed up madan80's lead - on platos academy? wish i could've helped - all the best. :brishti

Mar 13th, 2008, 03:57	#12
4gotoIndia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TIruppur Posts: 56	Thanks for your input everyone. Madan80 - would be great if you could give me some more details re Plato's Academy. Many thanks, 4

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