A curriculum in uncomplicated word is nothing but the courses presented in an educational institution. But if we go in detail the word means much more and often wider than the alleged meaning. These wide ranges of curriculum constantly happen to the parameter for a student or may be a parent to opt certain schools who put forward internationally recommended syllabus. Curriculum is the approved course studies which a student is supposed to accomplish to acquire certain degree of education. When we talk specifically about International Schools, they offer the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Central Board of Secondary Education etc. In India IB curriculum is offered by very few schools and among them Oakridge International School, is a prominent one. They have provided the children with well flourished curriculum which includes all academic and extramural activities. International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally standardized curriculum for students aged 3 – 9 to help them develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in rapidly globalizing world. The IB program started in 1968 and now 3,462 schools in around 143 countries are following the IB syllabus. On the same ground there is Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) also propose internationally standardized curriculum by more than 9000 schools around 160 countries in the world. The goal is to deliver world-class education through proficient curriculum, assessment and services. They provide globally recognized qualifications including IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Apart from internationally standardized syllabuses there is CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) which is the state syllabus offers innovative teaching and learning methodology through centered paradigms. In Oakridge – International schools in Bangalore they offer International Baccalaureate's Primary Year Program (IB PYP) for the primary class children and International Baccalaureate's Diploma Program (IBDP) for Grade IX and XII, keeping in mind the perception of academic learning and the global responsiveness. Since most of a human beings’ mental development happens in the primary ages, it is essential to build a social consciousness along with fundamental education. This course of learning helps the child to think critically and develop his/her on ideas of the existing circumstance. For the secondary students they offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary Program and Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus to endow them with more advanced growth. It provides the systematic progress and turn into further sophisticated at this phase where they are much more exposed to world of science and mathematics and also helps to varied skills. Since we believe in the reality that children are the hope for future, the curriculum taught in schools should be central part on which the personal and mental capabilities of a student to be formed and for this function educational institution and government bodies should take measures to assemble such curriculum which can lend a hand to students to reach out their goal.

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Groucho Marx says “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” In 21st century’s context this statement is absolutely perfect as the influence of visual media is on the peak. It has become a part of life or may be more than that. The overflow of technology could be the main reason behind it. And if the influence on elders is like this then there is a lot to worry when it comes to children as they love to imitate us. As Newton said, “every action has an equal and opposite reaction”, this social scenario also will have reactions either positive or negative and in the curious case of media influence there aroused certain negative reactions too. The distance between people and books got increased. Though there are many digitalized books these days, very few prefer them. These phenomenons will slowly leading to a generation who does not have the strength of imagination and thinking as they are becoming mere couch potatoes. For our previous generation reading was a daily activity which goes along with their routine. Their days were incomplete without a newspaper. But situation and technology changed and accordingly habits also changed as people started lacking time to sit at a place and spend some time for reading. Especially when it comes to our young age group most of them prefer social networking sites rather than a book. Should we let this happen or try to bring in the old method will be based on the level of intellectual and quality output given by each individual in various spheres. If the rating is very low, there has to instant procedures to improve the situation. Schools can play a key role here through various new methodologies to inculcate interest towards reading in students. If we consider boarding schools as an example, the extra hours available after regular class timings are more. These precious times can be dedicated to reading and related intellectual analysis. If we look around, there many boarding schools in India, develop such programs to inculcate in children the importance and interest of reading. Fortunately these days we can see many international schools in India coming up with advanced curriculum which understands the significance of analytical thinking and importance creating interest towards reading in students. Being influenced by any media is not harm until it becomes a social stigma. Technological developments should implement ways which retain the good habits from past. Thanks Sumera.

When asked how much educated men were superior to those uneducated, Aristotle answered, 'As much as the living is to the dead.’ The practice of education and learning started long before when human beings were living a civilized life or may be even before that. Education or learning does not only mean be capable to read and write but it makes human special from animal where we learn to survive in society and make it better place. Here comes the role of an international school where students get the opportunity to learn according to international standards and also benefits extracurricular activities. Education should consist of a series of enchantments, each raising the individual to a higher level of awareness, understanding, and kinship with all living things. For this endeavor international schools construct their curriculum in such a system where students will get international stage education. Some of them offer International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) along with the Central board of secondary education (CBSE) and sometimes even Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). This facilitates the student to be qualified in International standard and also helps them to develop themselves and slowly the society around them. Being in an educational institution does not only mean to study the manuscript, but to develop the personality of a student. Here best International Schools play vital role and they make available healthy atmosphere where students can debate on concerned subjects, interact with faculty and friends. Other than personality development, in an international school a student is exposed to other spheres and extracurricular activities in arts, sports etc Apart from the cultural activities an international standard education facilitates the student with wide opened career and professional opportunities. Since children are the building blocks of tomorrow, it is the conscientiousness of the society to grant them with a strong growing condition. This brings the significance of an education in international standards. For the secondary students they offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary Program (Cambridge IGC SE) and Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus to endow them with more advanced growth. It provides the systematic progress and turn into further sophisticated at this phase where they are much more exposed to world of science and mathematics and also helps to varied skills. Since we believe in the reality that children are the building blocks of tomorrow, the curriculum should be central part on which the personal and mental capabilities of a student to be formed and for this purpose educational institution and the government bodies should take measures to construct such curriculum which can lend a hand so that student can reach out the purpose. Thanks Sumera. sumera.fatima@peoplecombine.com

Going to school for the first time was one of the most painful days for most of us. Some might be very enthusiastic to go to school with new dress and bag but for others like me it is really heart breaking after a happy childhood with family. As grew up the concept changed and we understood the different stages of life through which all of us have to travel whether we like it or not. Let us not divert our focus from children. The mind set and thinking of a child will be completely different we elders. They comprehend their surrounding from their observations and understandings of things around them. So when it comes to the different stages of life, especially the phase where they transform their world the experience become different and as we all know children are always very curious to know more about new things. For them the idea of going to school is an adventurous trip where they will get to explore en number of things. But here an inevitable situation or the desperado of the story comes through the form of home sickness. Children do not realize this factor until they get separated from parents especially from their mother. Some children get adjusted to the new atmosphere vey easily but for some it remain as scary dream of going to school. Here parent can help children a lot instead of scolding them. It may not be possible for every one behave in the same manner. If a kid is feeling home sick even after a month at school, that does not mean he /she is misbehaving. There are many dimensions to it like they might be very sensitive; they may have any problem at school or sometimes any physical or mental concern which kid himself cannot recognize. Here they need immense support and affection from family. Schools play a major part which can change this attitude of the child. If the comfortable level a kid receive at home is matched when they come to school, most of the problems will be solved instantly. Fortunately many schools in India have organized their school atmosphere to make children feel comfortable about the place. Schools like Oakridge international school in Hyderabad concentrate mainly on this mental situation of young kids who join newly and they take care of them completely. The soothing behavior of teachers is a good example to it.