Curriculums and Boards

Rigid timetables or renewed motivation? CISCE schools in Kolkata are testing flexible attendance and cross-stream subjects, and early results show fewer dropouts. But is your school ready? Read the SchoolDoor guide before the change reaches your child’s class.

CBSE’s 2026 reforms aim to replace rote learning with real understanding, but are schools ready for the shift? Here’s what parents must know before the new exam model arrives.

CBSE’s new dual-exam regime begins February 17. One mandatory exam, one optional improvement chance. Sounds like relief, but it also means earlier deadlines and continuous prep. How can parents and students adapt without burning out? Here’s a clear roadmap: study pacing, handling setbacks, and protecting mental wellness.

“IB guarantees foreign admissions. ICSE is too hard. State Boards are useless.” In Part 6 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we bust the myths parents hear most often and reveal the realities that truly matter.

In Part 5 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we unpack why state boards remain the backbone of Indian schooling. They are affordable, accessible, rooted in local culture, yet uneven in quality.

In Part 4 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we unpack how Cambridge blends subject flexibility with rigorous exams, why it’s prized by families eyeing overseas universities, and the trade-offs parents must weigh.

In Part 3 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we unpack the International Baccalaureate — inquiry-based classrooms, global recognition, heavy workloads, and premium fees. Is IB worth it for your child?

In Part 2 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we unpack what makes ICSE different — from its strong English foundation to its project-heavy workload. Is it the right fit for your child?

Parents in India spend up to 35% of their income on private schools, even when free government schools are available. Why? Because they don’t trust them. Teacher absenteeism, weak learning outcomes, and shadow tuitions are a hidden crisis eating into family budgets and peace of mind. Our new blog digs into the data, the lived stories, and the way forward.

CBSE is everywhere, but is it right for your child? In Part 1 of our Demystifying India’s School Boards series, we unpack CBSE’s strengths, what to watch out for, and what it means for your child’s future.