Parent's Review of Global Public School in Kochi, India

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Global Public School

In what town or city is this school located?

Kochi

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

K - 12

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

99% catch school buses that are widely distributed around the city

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Facilities are good, although classrooms still use chalk boards and they dont have air conditioning. There is a 25m undercover pool and basketball courts, computer lab, library. There is an after school program where homework is done for 1 hour then selected activity for 1 hour. although this costs just as much as normal tuition

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

All teachers very friendly, but not much intereaction with the teachers as you dont see them until end of term.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

NONE - there are no parent interactions at the school as the kids catch the bus each day.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Very few western kids at the school (can count on one hand), Best of the options available in the city. School curriculum is fine but heaily based on Indian culture.I am happy with it for a short time (couple of years).

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