Founder and CEO of www.SuperIndianKid.com.
Blogging since 2002. Mrs Madhurie Singh has
reviewed several schools and products for kids.
She hold a BE (Computer Sc) and
MBA (International Business).
I am receiving a lot of queries on my email. I do my best to reply as soon as possible with the best information possible.
Most of the questions are regarding the problems faced in deciding about which board to choose, which is better school, which is better all girls or co-ed, etc.
I feel honored and also very responsible and I am trying my best to answer all the queries with utmost honesty.
But, a lot of the questions are those which I wish were public as they would also help others. My main intention of writing all my experiences was so that as many parents are aware of the good, the bad or the ugly about a school, a board or a product as it happened or exists. When we are aware, we take better decision. 
In case anyone is not getting a right place to post their query, this page can be used to ask me any questions you have in your mind, however silly it sounds. Trust me what is silly to you makes a lot of importance to others.
I will try my best to source any information you wish to know of.
By the way I do not dwell in agony ever, and wish everyone has a positive agony free life.
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hi madhurie,
the question i have is not releavent,but i thought i can ask you…i am looking for a car seat for my son and not finding any good ones.
if you can suggest any store where we can have more choice and brands.
thnz
hemi
Hi Hemi, I got it from Lifestyle Mumbai. But now it’s available all around in big malls.
Hi Madhuri
Can you please let me know the review about Euro kids which is in Pimple saudagar.I have just got her admission over there for nursery for 2010-2011 session.
Well, I have seen a few Euro Kids but never liked them much.
Hi Madhuri,
I know this post of mine may sound little surprising but this is because of school I come from. Which school in pune has the most number of engineers passed out. I know this is very stupid question but staying in bokaro which has 5 best schools of the country and schools there are judged by this.
I would also like to know how good is Gurukul. I stay in Baner so can you suggest some good schools there. I have heard Vidhya Valley is very good school. I came to know that Loyla is also very good but people are saying its not as good as it used to be. I wuld prefer a CBSE/ICSE board. Please suggest.
Regards
Debasish
Hi Debashish, I have not done the analysis of how many engg / doc from a school in Pune yet, though I do plan to do it , so not a stupid query. But yes judging a school only by that factor is stupid.
I use 20 factors to conclude, and this is one last point in my list. Though I do plan to study the engg / doc thing in future.
Which Gurukul? MIT, Express? Check the poll list and may be u will get an idea which is popular in which area?
Hi,
I am looking for a good play school near Uday Baug/SOpan Baug.
Can you please suggest some good preschools near this area.
Hi Alka, seriously, I have not done any reviewing of that side of the town. Pls look at the poll list of the school, u may get some idea of which area what school is preferred.
Hi Madhurie,
I was planning to move to Pune next year. I have a daughter who is currently studying in Pre-kg in a school in Bangalore. I have a couple of generic queries ..Let me know what you think ?
a)My daughter will be 4 next March. While going through your website I found that lot of schools in Pune expect kids to be around 5.5 by June to join UKG. She will fall short by about 2 months. Will this be acceptable?
b) I am interested in schools that have the following model of education (Since her current school follows this model and a similar model will help her continuity )
* School should not start writing alphabets until LKG
* In the Pre-KG to UKG level concentration is more on the quality of learning rather than quantity. Hence, effectively the students when they complete their UKG may not necessarily have learnt tables and multiplication but would have had a strong foundation in letters, numbers, counting, adding, analytical and logical skills.
* Preferably do not start on second language in UKG.
Which schools would you recommend (either CBSE or ICSE is fine).
Regds,
Hi mns??? strange hmm!
a) Yes, even a day is not allowed unless not a good school !
b) That ’s looking for Montessori kind of school or IB school. All playschools teach caps and small letters before kids reach LKg here!
CBSE /ICSE both good for diff reasons. You must go through my blogs on which education board to choose and how to choose a good school.
Hm..ok..so what is the typical expectation of a kid who would be joining UKG ?
Missed one more thing..are you aware of any good schools (preferably:CBSE) that take kids into UKG at 5 years 2 months.
Hi Madhurie,
I have been browsing this site since a month and have recently registered as a memeber. I must say it is too good! Your candid opinion about everything is a boon to Mom’s like us. I wanted to know if you have any information about the Accelerated Mental Learning (AMAL)course that SIP Academy is conducting. I was quite impressed by the course structure and the advantages of the course which develops the all round personality of the child. I have enquired about their franchisee in Wanowrie and found that the course duration is 9 months with a fee structure of 6200. I wanted to enroll my 5 year old for this. Please let me know if you have any idea about this and if it is really beneficial.
Regards,
Sreelekha
Great job Sreelekha, I will find out when I am free from school admissions. I think it’s a great idea. I have just seen their site. My kids used to go for Global Arts. The fee seems nominal but but I do not know about the course or it’s efficacy. Will it be beneficial? Of course, all these courses are like supplementary food to brain. A lot depends on the trainers ability to teach.
Hey madhurie.
thax for ur website.
Needed some information on St marys and DPS fee structure.My daughter is a US citizen and do you think the fees would change in that perspective.
And also im looking for some good ICSE Schools except Vibgyor,Bishops,St marys, do you know anythin around Kalyaninagar.Plz do respond to the comment.Thax so much again.
Dear sizzler9,no the fee does not change if ur kid not Indian citizen, but if you continue to enjoy the NRI status or dual citizenship, then I think the fee is higher for NRI kids. Check with Ms Tresa for DPS. Hehe u ruled out all the most. Yes Pawar Public School is close to KalyaniNagar. A school by Sri Ram’s (Delhi) is coming up near mundhwa, but will take 2 yrs max. Hav a sizzling New Year
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