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School Admission Dates

Admission time for DPS, St Mary’s, Vibgyor, Loyolla, Bishops in Pune!!!

Admission time is a big tensionful time for all parents looking to get their kids admitted to the schools of their choice.

I remember the two years I had tried to get information on the internet , from parents in my neighbourhood and from the websites of the schools!

So this is for those parents trying to get dates of the admission for each school. A lot of hardwork has gone into making this information available with surfing the sites to making calls to the school offices. But even after all that hardwork, there is still a chance of the admission dates being changed by the school authorities. :)

Delhi Public School (CBSE)

DPS is the first school in Pune to start its admission process. The non refundable fee being Rs 55000/-. So if your really wish to take admission in DPS for your child, be ready with the amount. The dates below are only for Nursery, LKg, Ukg and Ist Std. For classes second onwards please check the sites if any vacancy is available. For other school will be updated … bookmark this post for other school admission details.

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61 comments to Admission time for DPS, St Mary’s, Vibgyor, Loyolla, Bishops in Pune!!!

  • PRERNA

    Hi Madhurie,
    Thax for your unbiased replies!!!
    My son is 8 years old in std 3.
    I am keeping these three options open if vacancies arise in these schools,
    1> DPS —CBSE SYLLABUS BUT WITH EXTRACURRICULARS 2>ST MARY’S BOYS–ICSE SYLLABUS
    3>VIDYA VALLEY NEAR SUS PASHAN ROAD– ICSE SYLLABUS
    THIS IS MY RATING OF SCHOOLS
    ALSO SOMEONE WAS SAYING THAT DPS ARE MONEY MAKING MONSTERS,BUT I THINK IN TODAY’S WORLD EVERY SCHOOL IS THE SAME^^ BECAUSE THEY ARE PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULARS.ALSO THIS TREE NAMED DONATIONS IS GIVING SHADE TO THESE KIND OF SCHOOLS. I THIK PUNE NEEDS MORE SCHOOLS WHICH ARE MORE ECONOMICAL AND WITH REOSONABLE FEES.
    ANYWAY I HAVE TO BE SATISFIED WITH WHATEVER IS AVALAIBLE.I AM PREPARING MY KID FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAMS OF ABOVE SCHOOLS AND ALSO MYSELF FOR THE INTERVIEWS (EXAMPLE—DPS)

  • nili

    Hi madhurie,
    I am searching information regarding Bishops school,my son is currently in jk singhania school thane in standard 3 icse board.BUT WE WILL BE MOVING IN TO PUNE NEXT YEAR 2010.
    Accordinglly we will plan our buying of house,so please tell me about any good icse board school in pune which wiil be equivalent to jk singhania school in thane.
    Is vidyavalley good? But i don’t want my son to eat outside food rigtht from this small age.They are charging higher fees also.
    what do you thik about bishops? Is the school very strict?
    please reply

  • Lak

    Hi Madhurie,

    As I am shifting to Pune due to transfer in coming March ‘ 10. Can you recommend good schools preferably CBSE. My daughter is currently in Third grade and Son in UKG, looking for admission for 4th grade and first grade. We are preferably looking for schools without third language as my Daughter who will be in 4th Grade will have difficulty to pick up the language suddenly.

    Thanks in advance.

    Appreciate this site well as it is very informative , still reading and going through the comments posted.

    with regards

    Lak

  • mouligupta

    Congrats Gunjan to u and ur son.yes indeed it is such a relief!!
    Thanks Madhurie for ur wishes and also for all the support thru this website.It really helped me to be more informed and prepared.Keep up the good work!!:-)

  • mouligupta

    The DPS interview results are out.There’s a ticker on the home page on the left side.All the best people.My son has got admission so I am ecstatic:-)

    • gunjansahay

      So is our kid, Siddhanth! And we are equally ecstatic about it.
      Finally some peace about months of brain twisting about admissions.

      - Gunjan

    • Madhurie Singh

      Congratulations to all whose made through DPS :)

      • gunjansahay

        A big THANKS and congratulations to you too Madhurie for whatever you are doing – it’s bearning fruit for others.

        • Madhurie Singh

          Thanks a ton Gunjan, Mouli, Hemi, Awali and all those who have appreciated my endeavor. Keep reading my blogs and bless you all.

  • gunjansahay

    Anyone can tell where would be the link to see the 2010-11 nursery results for DPS on their website? Just want to make share I dont miss it by any chance.

    – Gunjan Sahay

  • usonthal

    Hi

    This is great blog. Thanks Madhurie.

    I am thinking of moving to Pune next year from US when my kids will be entering 5th and 3rd grade. I have read about the boards and so far CBSE is the one that I am inclined to. Do you have any recommendation on school where it will easy transitions for kids brought up in US.

    Also, my reading tells me that it’s very difficult to get admission on the desired school in Pune. Is there a different process for NRIs to apply?

    Thanks
    Uma

    • Madhurie Singh

      Yeah I am sure about DPS. They have an NRI quota. Pay Rs 1.5 lac extra if your application is all true and fits in their criteria, you should get thru for your kids. :)

  • prajip

    Hi Madhurie,

    I am not able to get to this post :
    http://www.madhuriesingh.com/superindiankid/index.php/forum/pune-school-admission-forum/dps-school-admission/#p82

    It says comments are closed and does not show me any old comments. I would like to see your last comment in the forum.

    Thanks,
    Praji

  • prajip

    Hi Madhurie,

    Thanks for your prompt answer. What are my chances of getting admissions next year in DPS, Pune for Prep(KG)? Won’t that be subject to vacancies also since all kids admitted in nursery will continue into KG.

    I spoke to someone called Teresa David in DPS yesterday and she told me we could use the NRI quota and take an admission without being physically present. But, this means an extra 1.5 lakhs. Not sure, if I should wait or pay up. Depends on the chances of getting admission next year directly to KG.

    Hoping you can help me with the decision.

    Thanks,
    Praji

  • prajip

    Hi Madhurie,

    I was finding for some information about admissions to schools in Pune and found your blogs. Your blog on the health drink is amazing!
    We(me and my hubby) are currently on a long term work assignment in US but we are settled in Vimannagar, Pune. We will be coming back in Mar/Apr – 2010. My son is July 2006 born and I wanted to get him admitted for nursery in DPS, Pune. I got some good reviews about DPS, Pune from my neighbors and friends in Pune and of course your blog helped.
    It is not possible for us to go through their regular admission process. I was wondering what are the chances of getting admissions mid-session. Will there be vacancies?

    Thanks in Advance,
    Praji

    • Madhurie Singh

      Praip, thanks , I am planning many more such comparative analysis of kids product once admission time is over…

      Frankly very less chance of getting admission mid term. I doubt after march there would be any seat in DPS classes.
      I guess u will have to take admissions in another school till next year admission time.

  • spadhye

    There seems to be some issues with Forums on your website …I get this error after login in.

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    cheers
    Sandeep

    • Madhurie Singh

      Ouch ! Is that so!

      Ok I think time to tinker the database a bit. :)

      Hope I can manage server and database soon. Mean while you can try logging off and login again to post a forum post.

      Thanks for mentioning the bug.

  • Excellent articles on your blog ..keep writing!! .. It is good to share the information with others as it helps a lot. I would encourage if others do the same who might be visiting the schools for their kids admissions.

    I am also searching for good schools for my daughter 4.8 years old in Pune. DPS looks promising, but their site says to check in March-10 for vacancy for 1st std :(

    The main issue with all the schools admission is deposit which is non-refundable ..so it makes tough to wait for good schools. So need to make alternate arrangements alwyas.

    Will be attending your seminar ..again great idea and efforts to connect with your readers.

    cheers
    Sandeep

  • Sajid

    Hello Madhurie and everyone,
    I read about this blog in today’s DNA newspaper and hopped on; I must say the information and interactions contained here and impressive. Great idea and initiative to get this going!

    I notice the name of Sapling Nursery (www.saplingnursery.com) on Baner Road missing so far, so thought I’d recommend it positively. It’s only for pre-school (nursery through UKG) but the teaching style is commendable, which includes montessori sessions on certain days. My son has been there since last year and if I continue to live in this area, I intend to have my son “graduate” from this pre-school :-)

    Thanks,
    Sajid.

    • Madhurie Singh

      Hi Sajid,
      Thank you for reading and appreciation :) .

      I live in Kalyani Nagar, so obviously my initial need was to locate schools near my house. But yes, I now will slowly get to other areas too.
      Since I am a full time mother of two kids, managing time with their needs, my blogging and my other part time work which include guest professor at an MBA college, Self Defense workshop for corporates and many other stuff .:) I prioritize my work and attend to important or urgent ones first. :D

      I will definitely visit Sapling Nursery next month as there are other schools too which need to be reviewed here for the benefit of people living in those areas.
      I like this concept of mixing montessori with traditional teaching methodologies. Improves and inculcated value system early in kids which is the need of the schools now!
      I will contact you next month for the visit.

      tk care

  • Madhurie Singh

    Dear all,

    I checked out Pawar Public school today and Vibgyor again.

    I loved Pawar Public School. The school is huge and is located in the best location within AMANORA PARK.

    I will write a review on my observation soon. Keep checking the site for PAWAR PUBLIC school admission details.

  • MMitra

    HI Madhurie!!

    Firstly Thanks again for this extremely useful blog and your prompt reply. If You remember i had mailed you earlier too.

    When should i visit Pune for the admission forms for class V1. Im really keen on St Marys and St bishops.Let me know the the suitable time.

    Thanks :)
    MM.

    • Madhurie Singh

      Hi Mitra,

      Yes I re read your mail. :)

      Well for higher classes in ST Mary’s you will have to come by after March 2010. All higher classes admissions are taken care of only in the last quarter as that’s when the schools come to know of the number of kids who will be leaving the school.

      I will remember to ask this question also when I goto St Mary’s.

      • Manali

        Thanks Madhurie..so do these schools start their sessions in June???

        Manali

        • Madhurie Singh

          Yes Manali, in Pune, all schools new session starts in June first week.
          Except DPS, which starts in March to mid April , then summer break for 45 days.

  • usha rao

    Dear Madhuri,

    Thanks for your immediate reply.

    I am basically looking for a school where in the montessori style of education is followed for lower kg’s. (teaching many things in play way).

    And also the child should get some sort of personal attention from the teacher.

    I am open for any board.

    Can you suggest some schools where there are chances of getting admission in UKG.

    Await your reply.

    • Madhurie Singh

      Dear Usha,

      In India people still do not know the difference or rather importance of Montessori school. There is a confusion and people pass off all playschool as Montessori and will not hesitate to even name their schools with the word Montessori. Very few are aware that it was started by Dr Maria Montessori and has special teaching methodologies.

      I am aware only one good school called Rainbow Montessori. http://rainbowmontessoripune.com/ . idharth Apartment,
      24 Bhosale Nagar
      Pune 411 007
      India
      Phone : (20) 2553-0324
      (20) 2553-8481

      St Mary’s is the only school for Boys that takes admission in UKg. Others I guess only if someone gets transferred.

  • usha rao

    Dear Madhuri,

    Can you suggest any other school in and around these places where in a child can get some personal attention from the teacher.

    My daughter is currently studying in Bal Bharati Public school in kharghar, it is a wonderful school with good infrastructure and each class has only 25 to 30 pupils. As she got accustomed to that kind of attention from the teacher, it would be very difficult for her to adjust in a mob….

    And i am looking for CBSE Board only.

    Pls suggets….

    • Madhurie Singh

      Hi Usha,
      The only CBSE school I love is DPS.

      There is Gurukul Express near ESquare, which is CBSE board. They run day boarding school 8:30am to 5:00 pm with food and sleep.
      My friend’s two daughters go there are they all seem to be extremely happy. :)

      The school has train coaches in which the classes and labs are run! I loved the concept and the environment. The fee is arounf 2800/- month inclusive of all.

      BUT the space in the school for play area is very small. Infact that is one biggest drawback. They do not have spacious football or basketball ground. After looking at DPS and St Mary’s and even Bishops, I feel sad that Gurukul has not tried to get a good playground. Also the fact that it has to keep kids up till 5 :00 pm, it’s becomes even more mandatory.

      My recommendation will be only DPS for CBSE.

      ( There was an offer from a great school of Delhi to start their branch here in Pune, maybe I might :P )
      DPS has 35 students per class.

      Sorry but I will not reco any other school in CBSE.

  • usha rao

    Dear Madhuri,

    thank you so much for such an informative bolg.

    We will be shifting very soon to Pune from Mumbai, my daughter would be going to UKG in 2009- 2010 academic year.

    I am looking for schools in and around Kalyani nagar/vishranthwadi/Pune Railway station.

    What are the chances of she getting an admission in any of the reputed schools around this place.

    I had my ground work done by talking to few parents whom i know from these places i have got a negative feedback from most of them.

    Pls let me know your opinion on the same.

    • madhuriesingh

      Hi Gunjan,

      I am still not able to venture out as I decided to keep my kids at home for one more week due to the rise in Swine Flu cases in the past week.:(

      So hopefully I should start to collect information once they start going to the school. I plan to put up all info possible by end of this month, with additions every couple of days.

      Nov 09 is for ST Mary’s Girls admission only. Boy admission starts only in jan end . So relax. You have plenty of time.

      I do plan to give a small seminar on admission tips and procedures of DPS and ST Mary’s for parents who are interested. That would be in the month of Oct 09.

      Take Care

      • madhuriesingh

        Well, I think you need to know again that till december end, Vibgyor will be open for admissions. So you don’t be obligated or compromise monetarily. Just an advice. Also since the school is new, their higher classes have very low strength, so they will be more than happy to take kids in higher classes. Yes it’s an excellent school. I know of 5-6 parents whose kids were in my son’s class, have moved their kids from ST Mary’s to Vibgyor due to pressure and due to want of more modern teaching methodologies. There are a few who have moved kids from Symbiosis too, in my society, Lunkad Sky Lounge, Kalyani Nagar.
        Teachers are amazing. Very well trained and when I had visited them, they were friendly and knowledgeable too. 5/5 for the teachers of Vibgyor.
        But they follow ICSE till 7th std, then they go for IGCSE.

        As far as MIT VG is concerned, I have not had any direct interaction, but will visit the school next month to do a write up on them too. :)

        Any help I can provide, I will as that will help other readers too .
        thanks
        Madhurie Singh

  • Hi Madhuri,

    I have been reading your blogs for a while now and you rightfully deserve an applause for the reviews posted here.

    I have a 3yrs 8mth old son going to kiderbrook at the moment.i will be seeking admission in DPS for next year.Please do count me in for the seminar when you conduct it.

    Thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
    Regards,
    Mouli

  • mithu25

    Hi Madhuri, I must say your blogs are simply wonderful and demonstrate a great degree of warmth. Thank you for these write-ups.

    I know you have two very sweet boys, so not sure if you keep track of only girls schools, but I will ask any way. We are coming back to India early next year (April) from London and am looking for a school for my daughter (she would be six years old and hence would go to std 1). We know of St.Mary’s and that’s our first preference. Would you know what other schools are worth looking at? – our preference is all-girls.

    thanks very much once again – wish i could meet you sometime when we are in Pune.

    Mithu

  • amritaams

    Hi Madhuri,

    I am a new entrant as a reader to your blogs. And instantly I started getting infected by them :-) . It has become a kind of daily dose for me :-) .

    As a Mom of 2.5 year old son, I am also going through the phase of good school hunting and losing my sleep over it. For past couple of years we were in US and have returned just a month ago (amidst of the Swine Flu phase).

    I have read your reviews on the CBSE/ICSE school. We are currently staying at Pimple Saudagar( the software slum area, both me and my hubby are into S/W industry). Currently I have taken an extended leave to sort out the school issue and set up the new apartment.

    Would like youradvice on schools and daycare centers around Aundh/Aundh Annex/Wakad/Baner/Pashan area.

    We are utterly confused with all these new Internation schools around the area.

    Waiting for your response.

    • Madhurie Singh

      Dear Amrita

      Have you tried checking out Vidya Valley. It’s an excellent school. If I were close to that place I would have chosen this school. Also the principal of that school is the most dynamic and promising one.

      You can try Rainbow Montessori for playschool, it will be like a boon to your child. :)

  • kshamask

    Hmmm, as per St.Mary’s website, the boys seems to have school on Saturdays too. Here is the link which says that:
    http://www.stmarysschoolpune.org/aboutus.htm

    What about all 3 Bishops school? Their website mentions the school timings, but does not say whether the school runs from Mon-Fri or from Mon-Sat. Will it be possible for you to find out?

    Appreciate your help.
    Kshama

  • kshamask

    Thanks for your feedback, it is very valuable to us in making a decision for picking the school.

    Quick question, is St. Mary’s a 6 day school for boys? Looks like their girls section is 5 days…that’s what I gathered from their website. Please confirm.

    I look forward to getting your inputs on Gurukul.

    Thanks!

  • kshamask

    Thanks a lot for your prompt response.

    We will be moving in Oct 2009, which is 3 months after all schools have started. MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul & Vibgyor High are the only 2 schools that have confirmed admission available in 5th grade at that time.

    In our last visit to Pune, while we were impressed by Vibgyor high’s curriculum (we would prefer ICSE as opposed to IGCSE), their sports infrastructure wasn’t very appealing. We haven’t visited MIT Gurukul, but from their website, even though they follow IGCSE, their program seems to be more balanced & infrastructure looks just awesome.

    Do you know any parents whose kids go to Vibgyor high? Any feedback on the quality of their teachers?

    Any help would be highly appreciated!!

    Thanks again.

  • madhuriesingh

    Magarpatta city itself is a posh and sought after residential township. Amanora is also another great township opposite Magarpatta. Spring Estate is also a good project for residential purpose.

    As far as the school is concerned, I am keen to know your logic behind selecting MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul.

    I will be doing a round of all international schools too once I am through with the schools which have admissions in november 2009.

    Keep a track of this page for more updates.
    And thanks for reading. :)
    http://madhuriesingh.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/schools-in-pune-india-dps-st-marys-bishops-lexicon-vibgyor/

  • kshamask

    I loved reading your blog. We may be relocating to Pune from US in mid Oct with my son going to 5th grade. We are considering MIT’s Vishwashanti Gurukul for his school. After scouting the web, we did not find any information/feedback about this school. Would appreciate if you could provide any insights on how the school is.

    It is located about 15 kms from Magarpatta city. Would you be knowing which residential complexes are nearest to school?

    Thanks in advance!

  • madhuriesingh

    HI Kshama,

    No St Mary’s Boys is only 5 days a week school.

    Though they compensate on saturdays for any unplanned holiday. I think next few months there will be no sat off. :) Thanks to the swine flu.

  • madhuriesingh

    Well, for ST Mary’s boys schools there is half day from 7:40am to 11:00 am, for classes Vth to Xth std.

    For kids in Preparatory to IV th there is 5 days school only.
    None of the Bishops schools have saturday school. They are also only Mon-Fri.

    Cheers
    Madhurie Singh

  • madhuriesingh

    He he he :) I like you slum dwelling! Hope India has more such slums!

    Thanks for not being vaccinated earlier to allow my blogs. My pleasure … infecting you :) .

    Lemme start with International schools. I personally will like my kids to be robust and learn to fight out, as we plan to live in India mostly. And living in India calls for survival of the fittest. International schools provide very protective environment which is very tempting to us parents. But I would not like to trade off my sons ability to handle competition with my motherly concerns. International schools are good if a) you are a globe trotter and your child is following you everywhere. b) If you are a wealthy industrialist who has all future set in family business :) .
    Excuse me if I sound socialist in between the lines.

    Yes, I will let you know about schools in undh/Aundh Annex/Wakad/Baner/Pashan area, though they will be probably hearsay or word of mouth. But since I have a good number moms connected with my club, I will definitely sort your confusion.

    Take care

  • madhuriesingh

    Thanks Mithu for the appreciation. :)

    There are only a few all girls schools in Pune with good reputation. Most are state board St Felix(State Board) , St Anne’s (State Board) and St Mary’s(ICSE).
    I am aware of only these schools frequently mentioned and these are very old establishments. Now in recent past years, I doubt the infrastructure cost would make it feasible to start an all girls school. Personally I prefer a co-ed school.
    But, I will keep an eye on any other all girls school and will let you know surely.

    Take care

  • gunjansahay

    My 4 yr old son currently goes to the Symbiosis Intl school and this time I am looking to switch schools to a more conventional school. I have been following your writings and must commend you for a great job.

    We was intersted in Bishop’s Camp and St.Mary’s boys, but while Bishop’s website states for last year thy opened up seats only for LKG [my son currently studies in KG2], St.Mary’s site displays that info will be displayed in Aug 09 [er..its Sept 09 already].

    Do you have any updates further to what you have posted in your blogs in the last few days?
    What tips would you be willing to share for helping us and our child gain admission to one of these school? Appreciate any help you can provide.

    Regards,
    Gunjan Sahay

  • chandranshu123

    Dear Madhurie,

    I have been reading your blogs quite anxiously. I am relocating to Magarpatta City Pune from Singapore in Oct end. I have a son in class 4th and a daughter 3.5 yrs. As it is a mid session I am little worried fot my son to get admission. Do you know if DPS or other schools do take kids in mid term? Also I called up Pawar Public School in Amanora Park and they told they have few slots available. May I please have your views on Pawar Public School? Will it be good to admit son there?

    Regards,

    Chandranshu
    chandranshu@yahoo.com

  • madhuriesingh

    Dear Chandranshu,

    Pawar Public School is right next to Magarpatta city, so commuting will be no worries, but … if I had a choice I would opt for other schools. I do not have any personal experience to share but a friend’s daughter is studying there. My friend is still looking out for St Mary’s. So that should speak about the school. Also it’s a new school, a year or two I guess with ICSE board.

    I would suggest you take admission in Vibgyor. And then try for any other school in the month of Nov 09 to Feb 2010. Vibgyor is not very far from Magarpatta. Also since it’s a good school, even if you do not get your choice of school, your kids will end up in good school.

    Sometimes the tag of last school attended can become a factor of rejection/acceptance when there is a tie :) ! you know wat I mean!

  • madhuriesingh

    Sure Mouli,

    I will keep it all posted :)

  • madhuriesingh

    Hi Usha,
    Are you talking of Bishops?
    That’s the only school in Kalyani Nagar with repute.
    I live in this area but never tried for it or even visited it, that should speak all about my views :) on this school, if I am hitting the bull’s eye.

  • chandranshu123

    Thanks Madhuri, till now I was very much confused but your advise will help a lot. Infact I decided to relocate to Pune from Singapore in October as I saw in DPS website that they will start admission process of all classes in November but now they have changed it to start in March and only admission for Nursury will be in Nov. I think for my daughter 3.5 yrs old I will try DPS and few other schools & for for my son I will go by ur advise & for now put him in Vibgyor in class 3rd.

    Regards, Chandranshu

  • Madhurie Singh

    I am glad your confusion was allayed :)

    Happy living !

  • Gunjan Sahay

    Hi Madhuri,

    thanks for the information and we would be very interested in attending your seminar. Do keep us posted regarding date/venue details.

    Also, your information regarding St.Mary’s is not entirely correct. I copy-paste from their own website:
    The Boys’ School
    For Class Upper Kindergarten – for the next academic year June 2010 – April 2011 the details will be available on our website, in the month of November 2009.

    thanks anyways for all the good work though.
    My options as an alternate for Symbiosis Intl are: [in order of preference]
    1. St.Mary’s Boy’s
    2. Bishop’s Camp
    3. Bishop’s Kalyaninagar
    4. Vibgyor Intl
    I stay near Magarpatta so these are still quite distant places to study for a 4yr old. Do you think or can suggest others that I should consider?

    - Gunjan

  • Madhurie Singh

    Hi Gunjan,
    I am glad you are following my blog and also the website of St Mary;s School. It helps to cross check always.

    The site somehow does not budge. But I had talked to the office lady and she had mentioned very clearly that Jan 2010 will be boys admissions. May be the information will be up earlier as per your viewing. I will check again next week when I go there.

    Well I am a big fan of ST Mary’s and DPS. I would pass off Bishops as I have not found any one giving me very good feedback when asked heart to heart. Infact those mothers who are very careful about the selection of schools do not consider this school at all. I would rank Vibgyor higher than Bishops. Symbiosis will be neck to neck with Bishops.

    Since you are near Magarpatta, may be you should check out Pawar Public School. I plan to visit Pawar Public, Gurukul MIT and Vibgyor again tomorrow.
    Though I am not sure of Pawar Public school.

  • Gunjan Sahay

    Hi Madhurie,

    Did you manage to get any further updates from your visit to these schools?
    – Gunjan

  • Madhurie Singh

    Hi Gunjan,

    I had been to Pawar Public school.
    I loved the school and teachers I met.
    I could not meet the principal but will meet after I am done with the DPS admission criteria article, which I am currently busy with.
    Also I am busy with my son’s half yearly exams who is in 1st std in St Mary’s. So till 14th please bear with me.
    I promise from 15th onwards you will see loads of information on schools and admissions.
    tk care