Which are good schools in Bangalore?

After changing 4 schools (and taking various experiences) for my son, I think I am qualified to talk on this topic.


Usually this is a common question being asked by parents who wants to move here (from abroad or other Indian states) or whose kids are ready to go for regular schools or even by parents who are not satisfied with their current schools and searching for better (?) option.

Before answering this question I would like to focus to main motive behind this question. Which is, whether my child will adjust in this school and more importantly will he be comfortable there? To get genuine answer we need to look at our child, for what qualities he currently has and how is his overall intelligence/behavior doing day-to-day activities. In other words; finding his true potential. If you think he is quite above average then you can think of admitting in high profile schools. Sadly, in B’lr good school definition is just restricted to schools which give importance (actually, only importance) to studies and do some artificial attempts to impress the parents that they don’t have the traditional ‘only books’ approach while dealing with their children.

We are also partially responsible for schools taking this approach, as we ask questions such as, what is the 10th passing percentage of this school? How many students have gone to reputed colleges after passing 10th? No wonder, school take every precaution to make sure their percentage is very good. The open secret is they ask parents whose children are not performing good (read as: at their standard) to take admission elsewhere. In other words sweetly instruct to seek other school for your kids.

Sometimes I think that there is too much importance given to the schools in which our pupils study. I think selecting a good school is as difficult as finding a bride or groom. And as in latter case we zero down on compatible factor, same way for schools also it should be finalized on what best suits to our child. As in marriage, we have to give some time till he adjusts in his new school. Whatever school you choose, there will be some advantages and disadvantages; you will hardly land up in a school where everything is plus and no negative points to mention. Do listen to the good and bad experiences shared by parents, but give them due importance, it may happen that your experience will be totally different. It mainly depends upon situation, student and teachers mood at that time.

Don’t ever fall prey to advertisements like, unleash a leader in your child. This is completely stupid; every child cannot be a leader (in conventional way). Nature doesn’t create too many leaders, otherwise there will be very difficult situation, where everyone is a leader and no one wants to be a follower (something like BJP party), total chaos.

Make sure that he looks forward and enjoys going to school. The process of learning should be enjoyed by him rather than just theory. Notice his favorite subjects and disliked ones and encourage more in his favorite subjects. Please remember one thing, your child does not exist to follow your dreams, don’t push him too hard. if you want to prove (or make) some point, do it on your own capacity and capability, please don’t push your child to achieve that. In other words, if you want to walk with high neck (सर ऊँचा) in society then do something on your own, make efforts on your own. Don’t treat your children as trophies; they have their own personality and identity, respect it.

If you find your child is facing it difficult to cope up in school, either in academics or learning along with the class (behavioral). Take some measures like there are many tool available online to find child’s learning styles or the multiple intelligence profiles etc. which may be good to understand the child. It is also possible through assessment to understand which grade level a child should go and which school may be good for him. For this you will have to take professional help.

So next time when you visit your family friend, relative or neighbor, try to ask the boy/girl about their hobby, interests or favorite activity rather than asking about school and favorite subjects and marks. At least we can be part of this small change.

-Shashank