Are International Schools in India Worth the High Fees
Enrolling children in international schools is often a matter of much debate and contemplation amongst parents. However, studying in an international school exposes students to an entirely different and enriching world. It helps them become global citizens who can adjust optimally in any place across the globe. Moreover, in terms of the expenses incurred, reputed international schools provide sufficient clarity on the fee structure and the bifurcation of the fees charged for every service provided by the school.
Personally, I believe that Global Indian International School fee structure is extremely detailed and ensures that parents understand exactly what costs they spend for which services. For example, the aggregate registration fees for kindergarten students is Rs. 500, while the admission fees is Rs. 65,000.
While the registration and admission fees amounts are non-refundable, the security deposit of Rs. 11,500 is refundable for new students. The school also specifies in advance the additional fees that may be applicable for other miscellaneous activities like field trips, day care etc. as well as the overhead transport fees. Such a clear segregation allows parents to allocate specific amounts well in advance towards each of the categories mentioned.
Ranked number one in the innovators’ category in the Times School survey 2020, the school facilitates quality education and all-round development of students by providing them with only the best of facilities and premier infrastructural equipment. The school has a huge campus which consists of amenities ranging from a Britannica learning zone and audio-visual room to a football ground and amphitheater.
The school focuses on an interdisciplinary teaching technique that enables students to apply the knowledge and skills of one subject to learn about another. For example, they may be asked to write an essay on a topic pertaining to science.
This activity would help them to hone their language and writing skills while also learning about the scientific topic in the process. Such an interdisciplinary approach is not found in the curricula provided by most other educational institutions. For all these reasons, I believe that international schools such as GIIS Noida are not overpriced and are worth the fees they charge.