I installed a new plugin which tells me what people are searching on my blog. Right age popped up too many times for me to advice on.
Indirectly, I am being shouldered more responsibility by young parents in answering this very confusing yet important question.
I am glad I never had this doubt mainly because I was part of the confusion for my parents. When it was my turn to be admitted into school at the age of 4 years, my father was transferred from Khadakpur to Dhanbad. There was some confusion about the academic year being in January in Dhanbad as compared to June in Khadakpur, or vice versa.
So my parents preferred to work hard to get my elder sis admitted to the school. After they went through all the hassle, they decided I could wait for another year. I was happy as I never wanted to goto school for a long time. So to cut the story short, I was always the oldest in my class which I used to proudly declare until we were in Calcutta. Then as I grew older, giving away age became more and more difficult. But thankfully that tale ended in engineering as there, no one was interested in age. 
I was always very sensitive. So I shudder to even imagine had I been admitted a year earlier by my parents to a school, I would have turned into a totally different personality. The confidence and learning is directly related to age. Don’t you feel much confident today as compared to 10 years back? This same 10 years is equivalent in my opinion to 10 months when a child is as young as 4 years. What I mean is when kids are young, then every month is equivalent to a year in terms of learning and overall development.
Imagine the intake, the ability to grasp, to comprehend, to execute, to understand, to communicate, to talk, to listen and many other intelligence related terms. Now take a baby of three years age and compare with another who is six months older, so 3.5 years old. The second baby has 6 months of excess exposure in all areas as compared to the first baby who is only 3 years old.
Ok we may say that what if both babies know the same stuff as they have been going to a similar playschool together. Even if the knowledge level may be same, there is no way that the emotional and physical development of the younger baby can match to that of the older baby. We all know of the monthly mile charts handed over by the hospitals or pediatricians. Is it not very obvious that with each month there is a new skill that a baby learns, and it would be foolish on the parents’ part to expect that their baby reaches it earlier that expected by a normal child.
A baby starts crawling at the age of 4-6 months and starts walking after 9-12 months and starts blabbering between 10 months to 3 years.
So all children, if normal, have a time – range in which they WILL pick a skill. Just because your kid starts walking in the 8th month, do you force him/her to start running the next month?
No!
Like good parents we let the child run when he/she is ready.
Then why do we want to push our children into academics from where there is literally no turning back. Why are we parents so keen to see our kids going to higher class than his/her age permits and feel proud of that mistake?
As per Indian laws a girl is not ready to become a mother before she is 18 years old. Why? Simply because she is physically underdeveloped till 18 years to provide proper nutrition to a baby who will be actually using her body to grow for 9 full months!
Why some parents rush through and want their kids to be admitted early than the age allowed by our Supreme Court? Why Supreme Court has to even pass such a ruling? Do we parents lack that basic common sense to even allow our kids to grow normally like a baby deserves! ( I had this similar feeling when police has to force people to wear helmets to protect their heads! How ridiculous?)
I think I know the answer as again I went through it personally. My first son is Jun 2003 born and hence went through the classes as per the required age criteria. But my second son is Nov 2004 born. I was hassled to my wits bringing up two nearly same aged babies. So to take a breather I chose to admit the first one to Head Start (6 months) and then to Kangaroo Kids, playschool when he was only 2 years old. He went about his playschool, nursery, LKg as per the schools.
So when the younger one turned 1.5 yrs, he too started his playschool. But since schools begin new sessions in June, he was 6 months younger for his playgroup. Playgroup age is 2-3yrs. I continued his Nursery in Kider Brook. But he remained 6 months younger, but obvious! So when I had the option I chose to make him go though his LKg = Nursery in DPS again. I am extremely happy with this decision. He is learning at his own pace, no pressure on him from the class teacher, from me or any one else. Not that I give a damn to other people’s opinion when it comes to my kids development and future.
So the time when your child WILL absorb and respond is very much dependent on his/her age. By pushing them early into academics will not turn them into any Einstein/ Leonardo Da Vinci. They were geniuses born with the IQ which had initially labelled them failures and drop-outs! We do not want to see such drastic future for our kids as both were never recognized in their lifetime and had miserable life.
So dear parents, chill, and follow the right age as mentioned by the Supreme Court.
Here is the age of your child in June of new academic year that you can take a cue from and decide if your child is fit or underage for a class.
6 year – 7 year = Should be in Std 1
5 year – 6 year = Should be in Sr Kg = Preparatory
4 years – 5 years = Should be in Jr Kg = Nursery
3 years – 4 years = Should be in Nursery = Playschool II
2 years – 3 years = Should be at home / Playschool I
1 year – 2 years = Should be at home / Playschool Interaction / No ABCs please
And for your child’s sake, do not think he/she will loose a year … that’s absurd… how can anyone loose a year….when the next birthday cake will no doubt get one extra candle! :)
Age is not lost … Age is always gained! Go watch the movie PAA …..
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Dear Madhurie,
Please could you tell me if you have an online (chat) session, or a telephonic session? It is very difficult for me to come to workshop. what are your charges?
many thanks
Swati
Dear Swati, Yes there is phone call you can make to talk to me. Its 1K for 30 min. mail me on singhmadhuri@gmail.com for more details.
Thank you so much Madhurie. There are some schools that have mid term admissions for the play group only, I would be so happy if St Mary’s also had. Please could you tell me the age for admissions to Nursery 2013-2014 for St Mary’s, Hutchings, Vibgyor, Helena? Many Many thanks. warm regards
Yes, May be you come to my Workshop and get a free seminar too to know all these questions.
Book soon as this free offer is only as long as seminars lasts.
Hi Madhurie,
I wish to know whether St Mary’s has Jan to June mid term admissions for playschool/Pre-nursery. Also kindly mention teh age limit for admissions to Nursery in St Mary’s, Bishops, DPS, Hutchings, Helena, Pawar public school. Will be very obliged. Is the form common for both Kalyngr and Undri Bishops? are we allowed to choose just one location, r apply for both?
No St Mary’s does not have mid term admissions!
I have not written the review of Symbiosis on the site.
Hi Madhurie, My daughter is 28 Sept 2006 Born, She has done Nursery and LKG for hardly few Months due my Tranfering Job. For AY 2011-2012 I personally I wanted her to be in LKG, but due to Rigid DOB YEAR Rule in the schools, I let her enroll into SrKG in Public School in Mumbai (its a very good school in Mumbai) and told that they can repeat SrKG Next year(2012-2013). Now This year, Principal assured but Management declined to repeat. There is a continuation in the same same school for STd 1. Now Iam not in hush bush to push her in Std 1 and personally not want her in Std 1 this year as a Year here and there would not matter a much. As Iam also settling in my life. Also again I have transfer Abroad this year or Iam planning to come back to Pune (its my home town). I am in dilemma, Should I put her into SrKG for this year 2012-2013 in private Kindergarten again (she did nursery here) or Shall I enroll her to Std 1 into current School). One of Teacher suggested if Going Abroad This academic year, then putting her in SrKG would not matter, but if you plan to be here, then in Mumbai or Pune you have put in Std -II. Is this correct or I can try and convience to school for Next year If by change Iam not abroad but in Pune (Mostly I would put her in my Ex School in Pune) for Std 1 for Next Year (2012-2013_ ? Is the DOB Year wise rule would be observed or can be convinced to school Authorities to put in Std 1 instead of Std-II ?
hey Kishore
I am sailing in the same boat….I will be returning to India this month, and want my son to repeat Sr KG……his dob is Aug 2006. Again I am in a dilemma, that if any school authorities agree for it, but then later if I change schools or anything next year, will he be given admission to Std 1 or will he have to go to Std 2 as per the age criteria rules….i am so very confused….
You will have to call me. Kindly mail me on singhmadhuri@gmail.com to book an appointment for phone consulting.
Thanks for the reply Madhurie!
Hi Madhurie…
I came across your website today and found it quite interesting….
Here is my dilemma…
My son’s dob is aug 21, 2006. We are planning to R2I in april this year, which makes my son eligible for admission to Std 1. However, keeping in view his skills as of now, I really want him to repeat Ukg once he is back to India. Is it allowed?? again, even if a school allows it, if we have to change school next year…will he get admission in Std 1 or as per his age will have to go directly to Std 2?? Kindly help..
Thanks
shikha
Yes and no. Schools where age is not a barrier he can repeat. Schools where age is fixed for a class will be difficult as anything online screens kids not falling in the age range of that particular class. So you may try to go and visit the schools of your choice and request them to let him repeat.
Hi Mam,
I am new to this site.I am staying in Bibwewadi and my daughter is studying in L kg. I am planning for st Mary for her for Sr Kg. I need the information about the criteria, exams. Also please suggest me names of good schools near to bibwewadi .
Hi Kindly email me on superindiankid@gmail.com
Hi Madhurie,
Sincere thanks for the eye-opener. I was really hassled thinking whether I should push my child (born in Jan 2009) early or follow the due course. The write-up has really helped me decide. Any reviews on the playgroups – Kids Kingdom / Roots to wings? (both in Vadgaon Sheri). Also we are considering Headstart, but are not sure which one is better Kalyani Nagar or Viman Nagar.
Would appreciate your response.
Thanks a million!
Rakhi
Well Rakhi, none at wadgaonsheri are really good enuff. Vivero is good at Kalyaninagar, the others are ok and all same.
Hi Madhurie,
My kid will be 3.5 yrs next year [AUG'12]. I have seen that most schools have eligibility criteria of 3.5 years by June [say June'12]. My kid is in playgroup currently. I am planning for his admission to nursery next year. However I feel that due to this age limit criteria he will not be eligible for nursery in few good school across Pune. I stay in western part of Pune so would like to know about good CBSE\ICSE schools in this part. I would want my kid to get admission in St.Mary but that I think it is not possible as it is in Camp & I stay very far from camp.
Did you review Sanskriti school [CBSE, on mulshi Rd near chandani chowk]? If not, can you please review it and provide your feedback?
Regarding wisdom worl school – I found it nice but it has not yet got ICSE affiliation.They said as per rule they need to have std VI’th running and only then they can file for ICSE affiliation and they will be doing it now so not very sure if its good idea to take admission in school which is not yet icse affiliated.any comments?
Any other good schools near aundh,baner,bavadhan,kothrud?
Hi Madhurie,
My kid will be 3.5 yrs next year [AUG'12]. I have seen that most schools have eligibility criteria of 3.5 years by June [say June'12]. My kid is in playgroup currently. I am planning for his admission to nursery next year. However I feel that due to this age limit criteria he will not be eligible for nursery in few good school across Pune. I stay in western part of Pune so would like to know about good CBSE\ICSE schools in this part. I would want my kid to get admission in St.Mary but that I think it is not possible as it is in Camp & I stay very far from camp.
Did you review Sanskrditi school [CBSE, on mulshi Rd near chandani chowk]? If not, can you please review it and provide your feedback?
Regarding wisdom worl school – I found it nice but it has not yet got ICSE affiliation.They said as per rule they need to have std VI’th running and only then they can file for ICSE affiliation and they will be doing it now so not very sure if its good idea to take admission in school which is not yet icse affiliated.any comments?
Any other good schools near aundh,baner,bavadhan,kothrud?
Hi Madhurie,
Myself a new entrant in your community!!!
Thanks for this wonderful site.
My simple query is:
my daughter will turn 2 years on 2nd july 2011.
We stay in Wakad and i have admitted her to nearby playgroup (Genious academy, Wakad)in which she will be going starting June 2011.
I want her to be admitted to Wisdom world school ,wakad.
I want to know, for which std should i admit her to school.
My plan was to complete playgroup, nursery, jr kg & sr kg in Genious academy. she will be 5.11 yrs till then.
and then take admission in Wisdom World school in Class 1( age goup 5.5 to 6).
Am i correct in deciding this?
or should i put her in WWS next year itself in Nursey after completing 1 yr playgroup in Genious?
Kindly guide
Hi Harsha, u r rt on the age thing. I am sure after 1 yr the pic abt WWS will be more vivid. Also going thru interview process nxt yr will give u the confidence as u will not be pressurized. Always take decision making things a step before it actually is like a life n death type situation. That way u r under no pressure and with clear head u can think with an admission in hand whether u want or not. But if u delay u will have to take wat is offered with nothing to choose from.
I don’t know why I did not come to your site before.
My son will be 2 years5 months and 15 days in June 2008 and I have enrolled him for Nursery for academic year 2011-2012 means from June he will Start going to Nursery. Now I am feeling guilty that I am pushing him. Though he is very smart however reading your article makes me feel that I could had put him in playschool for an year and then from next year(2012-2013) to Nursery.
How abt talking to the school about giving u the option of repeating by choice ?
He will be going to WWS and they start with Nursery only. so You mean I make him go to Nursery this year and treat it as playschool and again next year send him to nursery and that will be actual nursery ?
yes
Hi Madhuri,
My child is SEP born and will complete 4 yearns 9 months in next june.According to this age group and schools age criterias she will be in senior KG next year.And accordingly she will 5 years 9 months for class I.
From day 1 in her school, i feel she is very young in her class as her classmates are from FEB born also.
I wanted her to be in upper age group in standard I rather than lower age group.
For this i need to repeat her in any of her class.
But again repeating in same class in same school will effect her emotionalwise as thier classmates will go in higher class.
But when we recently visited vidya valley school, i liked one thing about them as they have started Junior KG in 4-5 years age group.That means if i admit my child to this school , she will complete 6 years 9 months for class I rather then 5 years 9 months.
Great thot Sarika! Do wat is best 4 ur kid. Others are all secondary.
Hi Madhurie,
My Son will complete his Jr. KG this year and I’m looking for some good school in Kalyaninagar/VimanNagar /lohagaon Areas.I’m looking for Mount St. Ptaric School and Vikhe patil in Lohegaon, but Idon’t have any reviews of Mount St. Patrick school.What would you prefer ? …Please help me to choose one good school.
Regards,
Karan
Hi Madhurie,
My son is in Std I already and he’s going to be six in Jan 2011. I always feel that though he’s coping with the academics, physically he’s feeling very worn out. We are planning to change his school next year due to fees issue. Would it be advisbale to take admission again in std I? Please advise
Hi Madhurie,
I am searching for schools for my son for Senior KG around Vimannagar area.
Could you please give me review on Mount St. Patrick School and Vikhe Patil School in Lohegaon. I tried to find review, did not get any reviews on Mount St. Patrick school.
Thanks in advance,
Karunakar
Hi Madhurie
I am searching for schools for my son for Junior KG. I am basically interested in Vidya Valley and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir School. I have heard very good reviews from my friends/colleagues about these two schools. What do you think about these two schools?
Regards,
Srinivas
Madhri,
I totally agree with your views and not worried for this age factor but at the same time this is the one major concern.As he is nov.2007 born he will be on younger side in his class(jr. KG) and These age restrictions in every school dont allow me to put him in nursery whereas only 2 month younger child to him can go to the nursery.
Big frustration for me
Hi Madhurie,
Could you please give me review on Spicer High School in Aundh. I tried to find review, did not get any.
Thank You,
Chetana R
I have’nt reviewed Spicer school.
Hi Chetanar,
In both Spicer school as well as college most of the students are not locals by that I mean you would see a lot Nepali or look alikes, nigerian etc students are going to this school and college. Not many of the Aundh/Khadki students go there , so please visit the school first so that you get some good idea about it.
Hi Madhurie,
My Son Gaurang will complete his Jr. KG this year and I’m looking for some good school for further studies in Yerwada/Kalyaninagar/VimanNagar /lohagaon Areas..since these areas are near by from my Vidyanagar residence..I’m targetting St, Ptaric School in Lohegaon, St. Bishop in Kalyaninagar…but Idon’t have any reviews of both..What would you prefer ? …Please help me to choose one good school..Thanks in advance
Rg,
Sandeep
St Patrick is new and Bishop is very old school. The rest pls read the comments in the forum and all the reviews.
HI Madhurie,
Thanks for the quick reply but unfortunately didn’t find any review on St. Patric school is nearby my residence.
Is admission procedure for St. Patric is also online like Bishop’s ?
Rg,
Sandeep
Dear Madhurie,
My daughter completed 2 in Sept. 2010. I am now seeing that age limits for classes are stringent. So, since 2014 June – she will be 5yrs 9mths she will be in Std. I and a child born in Dec. would still be 5 yrs. 6 mths and hence have the liberty to go to UKG. Everyone copes up – rather HAS to once they have started, but i am rather disappointed that i am not able to give her some extra time to be off mainstream academics.
5.5 to 6.5 yrs is ok for admission into class 1. I think you have to check on which school has what cut off. And work around to see what suits her best. Trust me I am very happy with my decision of allowing my sons to be the right age, as its so much low stress and they easily pick up as compared what they could have a year back!!!
Hey Madhurie,
This is an eye opener. I was one of the youngest in class at my school. It took me till higher secondary to figure out what “studies” were and their relevance. I did well academically but have always felt pressured – and couldn’t quite understand “why ?” If my daughter should be going to playschool only at Age 2 as of June, then she has started going to playschool already at Age 1.9 months – add to it the fact that she was born premature at 30 weeks – so her age reduces by 2 more months to 1.7. I am now in deep thought about – what to do ? But thanks for shaking me up!!
Yeah Prajnya, me too, used to understand the crux of each chapter after I went to the next class. But I was always older
LOL. So for a dumbster like me if it was a stress, imagine poor babies!
Hi Madhurie,
I have reading your blogs recently as i am going to shift down to pune for good. I am blessed with a boy who is going to turn 3 yrs on 07-Oct-2010. Now i am looking for a good school for him in pune. I am currently located in Noida where in different schools have different age criteria for nursery admission. Can you please tell me if he is eligible for nursery admission fo the session 2011-12 ?. Thanks in advance.
Yes Fanish, he should as by june he wud be more than 3.5 yrs. Always check that in class 1, they have to be 6 yrs old. SO work backwords to get the rt age.
Hi,
I want to send my daughter to below listed school. Kindly advice me which school will be good for her?
1) St Arnold Central School, Kalyani Nagar, Pune
2) Dr. (Mrs.) Erin N. Nagarvala School, Kalyani Nagar, Nagar Road,
3) St. Mira’s School for girls, Sadhu Vaswani Mission’s.
ST Arnold’s is good.
Thank you,
I agree with this assessment 100%. Last week we met a parent who was complaining that their child would “lose one year” because of a schools “rigid age policy”. Turns out her child will not yet be 6 this June when Std I starts and the school was just requesting that he join Std I NEXT year instead of this (the principal is personally guaranteeing his admission for AY 2011-12). This incidentally is the best school in our area and among the top 5 in Pune. Instead of gladly accepting their kind offer, this parent is planning to admit the child, who is currently in one of the best pre-schools in town, into some other school for Std I, all so that he doesnt lose a year. Tragic!
HI NOOPSTER,
PLEASE HELP! CAN YOU TELL WHICH ARE TOP FIVE SCHOOLS IN PUNE AS I AM NEW TO PUNE AND SEARCHING FOR SCHOOLS IN PUNE.
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