Highlights

School Admission

School Admission Process
For International children coming to India, getting admission to an International School in India is often not easy. Not much information is available outside India about Indian International Schools. Most countries do not have Educational Consultants who specialize in India. The educational consultants who provide India service often do not give complete information but still charge very high service charges.

School Admission Criteria: Admission Test
Most Indian International Schools have stringent admission criteria. Many Schools require that the student appear for an Admission Test. Based on the student's performance in the Admission Test and student's overall background, the International Schools in India make their admission decision.

Choosing the right School
India is a large country - about 1/3rd the size of USA. There are over one hundred good reputed International schools and several hundred residential boarding schools. Many boarding schools were started during the British Raj days. You should choose the school that is right for your child.

Program Details

Phase 1: Initial Counseling
In this phase, you interact telephonically with SPICE.ORG counselors who are in India. Our Indian counselors know the Indian Schooling System very well. We have bi-lingual staff and interpreters for most languages. Parents are not required to have any English skills. We email you information about International Schools. The counseling assesses your requirements and your child's background. You are counseled on the various choices you have and what is suitable for you.

Phase 2: CAT Preparation and Testing
In this phase, we send you the material required for your child to prepare for the CAT. The material consists of sample tests conducted by various International Schools in the previous years. This is aimed at preparing your child to do well in the CAT. After your child is ready, the CAT is administered for your child. The CAT results give our counselors a better understanding of your child's background and interests.

Phase 3: Shortlist of International Schools
In this phase, based on your child's performance in the CAT and your budgetary requirements, we recommend a short list of 3 International Schools that we believe are well suited for your child. You receive all the brochures and all information about these short listed schools for your perusal.

Phase 4: International School Visits (Optional)
This phase is optional. In this phase, you visit the shortlisted International Schools in India. SPICE.ORG schedules these visits for you. International School representatives receive you and show you their campus.

Phase 5: Finalize Selection of the School
Now, you finalize on the International School where you want to send your child. We send your application package to this school. Usually, based on our counseling assessment and recommendations, most students are accepted into the school they have applied for. You get the Acceptance Letters from the International School you have applied for.

Phase 6: Confirm Admission
After you have been accepted at the International School of your choice, you make your final decision to confirm the admission. At this point, you will pay the fees directly to the International School. After you have paid the fees, your admission is confirmed at the International School.

Phase 7: Join the School Preparatory Program (Optional)
You have time till the start of the term to work on your child's English skills. We recommend our School Preparatory program for this purpose. After your child has completed the English training, your child joins the International School.

Phase 8: Join the International School
Most International Schools in India start their first term in July/August and second term in January/Feb. Admissions are available for International students at both these times.

Program Calender

Program Fees

The CAT program fee is US$200.

• This fee includes our entire service charges for the School Admission of your child. No other service charges are applicable.
• This fee does not include any International School Application fee or any charges payable to International School as a part of its admission process.
• If you prefer to visit the International School prior to seeking admission, then you will incur your own travel expenses.
• This fee does not include any ESL Prep School Program fees.

Eligilibity

The program is open to children of nationalities who are interested in seeking admission to an International School in India. The recommended age is 7 to 17. It is open to both – boys and girls.

FAQ

Do all International Schools in India require CAT?
No – most reputed International Schools in India have their own Admission Test. Our CAT test is similar to that used by International Schools in India and prepares your child for the real test.

Does my child have to take CAT in order to seek admission to an International School in India?
No – CAT is not mandatory for admission to any International school in India.
CAT prepares your child for the real admission test by the International school.

Do all International Schools have admission test?
No – there is no such rule. Many reputed schools have their own admission test.

Does TESOL-India guarantee that my child will be accepted at specific International School in India?
No – we give no such guarantee. We will counsel your child and help you make a short list of Indian schools that are best suited for your child.

What is the exact role of TESOL-India in the school admission process?
We help you avoid mistakes – we will help you make a short list of schools that suit your child. With help from SPICE.ORG’s counseling staff, we will ensure that your child’s application package is completed properly. We send that package to the school and co-ordinate with the school until your child joins the school.

Can TESOL–India be the Local Guardian for my child in India?
Unlike Australia or Canada, the Indian law does not require International child
studying in India to have a Local Guardian. As a result, most International Schools in India do not require any Local Guardian for your child. The Indian school itself does all work of the local guardian – even pickup/drop to International airport. You do not need a local guardian at all.

Why is the ESL Prep School Program necessary?
International schools in India have a 100% English environment. Most International students have never lived in such an environment before. TESOL–India’s Prep School program prepares your child for the first day at the school.

What is so important about the first day at school?
The impression your child creates on the first day at the school is going to last
with the child for the entire duration at the school. Other students’ opinion of your child is very important for the self–esteem of your child. It is important that your child enters a new school on a confident note.

Do I really need to visit the school before taking admission?
Most schools do not require this. However, we recommend that you see the
school with your own eyes before finalizing your child’s admission.

Do I need to go to India twice – once to see the school and another time for joining the school?
No – we recommend that you join us for our school visit program. During the visit you can finalize the school. Your child can stay back in India attending TESOL–India’s ESL Prep School Program – until the school start date.

Where is TESOL–India’s Prep School program conducted?
In fact, most of TESOL–India’s Training Centers for Children are located within the leading International schools of India. Our Prep School programs are conducted within the premises of leading International schools in India.

Where can I get more information about TESOL–India’s Prep School programs?
Our Prep School program is designed for International Students joining International Schools in India. Please refer our web site for more details.

What are the total program fees?
Our service fee is only US$200. You do not need to pay any other service charges.

We can not speak English but we want to send our child to India. Do we need a local agent who speaks English?
No – you do not need any agent – we speak your language. At TESOL–India we have many Adult students of various nationalities. We have many of these students work in our back-office for such translation work.

We have no English skills. We can not even complete a form. Is it OK?
Yes – it is OK. You do not need to worry about it. Our staff speaks your language. We will counsel you in your language.

How many International schools are in India? What are their fees?
There are over 100 new and modern International schools in India. These are located all over India. The annual fees start at US$4,000/year. Some very expensive schools cost as much as US$20,000.year.

Is any region of India the safest? Or considered as the best?
India is a large country with 30 states. Barring only handful states, most other
states are very safe. There are International students in all parts of India.

Which region of India has the best weather?
India is a tropical country. Summer months of April/May are hot and winter months of Dec/Feb are mild. The monsoon rains are in June/Aug. In general, the northern region and central region have hotter summers and colder winters. Humidity is higher along the coastline. It is hard to say which region has the best weather.

How about the Hills Stations of India?
There are over 50 places known as “Hill Stations” that are at altitude of over 4000 feet. These “Hill Stations” are located in all regions of India. The hill stations enjoy cooler weather all year round. There are many International schools located in such hill stations.

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