Find all there is to know about NTSE. The course material, the preparation methods, exam papers, samples and more. Here it all from an NTSE scholar. Read on to get the expert inputs... [More]

NTSE preparation is bound to get you confused. What to read and what to leave? How to practice? How much to practice? Should we also do class-9 course material? If I am from a state board, do I need to prepare differently for NTSE? SchoolCountry brings to you the definitive guide to NTSE preparation directly from an NTSE Scholar. Read on ...... [More]

Right to education act (RTI) mandates a student teacher ratio of 30:1 for all Indian Schools.The current average for primary schools in India is 32. However, the averages hide the reality behind. Read on to find out more ...... [More]

There are 20+ talent search exams across subjects, classes and boards including NTSE, SSTSE, KVPY, NCO, NSO, RMO and more. SchoolCountry presents a complete guide on these talent search exams, when they are conducted, what the syllabus is, how to get the form, who is eligible to appear and what the exam date for each year is. Read on to get the full information ...... [More]

Perception, perception, perception! And then there is some truth behind the perception. So after starting with that line, here are MY reasons of why I would ask you to run away from state-boards and join a school with one of the national boards e.g. CBSE, ICSE, IB etc. Read on to find out ...... [More]

IB or International Baccalaureate is catching up fast in India. It already has 80+ schools affiliated to it and the number is growing fast. However, the question arises, should you admit your child in it? What are the risks and potential issues with an IB board? Can things go wrong in the future? What are the benefits of this over other boards? Well, here SchoolCountry gives you a clear, decisive answer to help you make up your mind...... [More]

IB or International Baccalaureate is the latest buzz word in Indian school education. We get a lot of questions about IB starting from What is IB, how is IB curriculum different from CBSE or ICSE, should we go for IB schools or is it too early etc etc. Here is SchoolCountry’s attempt to demystify the world of IB for you. Read on ...... [More]

Often parents are confused between CBSE and ICSE. Which board to choose? What are the differences between the CBSE and ICSE? Which board will be better for the development of the student? These and lot many questions are there to haunt us parents. You will find here the most comprehensive set of answers to these questions, starting with the definition. Read on to get the final verdict from SchoolCountry team ...... [More]

India has primarily 4 boards of school education, namely CBSE, ICSE, State boards and IB. You will be surprised how little we know about these and their distinction. Here we discuss in detail the definition and salient features of each of these.... [More]

What is a better medium of instruction at schools? Should Indian kids go to English medium schools or to schools that teach in regional / local languages e.g. Hindi, Marathi etc? Why is it a must to send our kids to English medium school? Read on to find out ...... [More]