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Integrated schools are the talk of the town. Through their comprehensive well-researched curriculum and distinguished faculty, they prepare your kid to excel in both boards and competitive exams. So, are these schools right for your kid? How do integrated schools stand apart? And should you get your kid admitted to an integrated school?

We will explore answers to all these questions from the candid discussion between two friends, Raghav and Dharmesh. Curious to know more? Read on.

Raghav and Dharmesh are colleagues. They have similar designations but work in different departments in the same company. They share one more thing in common. Their kids, Raghav's son and Dharmesh's daughter study in the same class, albeit in different schools. 

So, one day while commuting together to their office, they were gossiping as usual. They discussed a range of topics from job to life before finally focussing on child education. Both of them agreed about the tough competition that kids have to go through. Below is an interesting excerpt from their discussion.

Dharmesh- But, irrespective of the competitive pressure, it is important for kids to have hobbies and take part in extracurriculars to excel. 

Raghav- The idea is good, but it is difficult to follow this in practice. My son, like others, seldom has spare time for those. Instead, he hardly gets any time to even interact with me or other family members.

Dharmesh- what do you say, Raghav? Your son might soon get exhausted and not able to perform to his optimum potential with this system. Haven't you heard, that all work and no play make Jack a dull boy?

Raghav- I know it all too well. But what options do I have? My son is wonderful at his studies and has a zeal to excel. So, he is preparing to score well on both boards and competitive exams. To help him prepare well, I have also got him admitted in 5 tuitions, 1 for each of the science subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology and 1 for English. Besides, he also goes for specific coaching that prepares him for competitive exams. 

Dharmesh- O Raghav! You have unknowingly prepared the perfect death trap for your kid's intellect. You could have easily avoided this nuisance by getting him admitted to an integrated school.

Raghav- Integrated schools?! Now, what on earth is that? 

Dharmesh- Integrated schools combine well-researched curricula and outstanding faculty members to prepare your kid for both boards and competitive exams. The focus of conventional schools is to prepare your kids only for the board exams. That is why you have to give them separate tuition for every subject and also admit them to specialized coaching centers for competitive exams. 

However, this is not the case with integrated schools. The integrated school follows a special curriculum that combines elements of the board and a competitive exam syllabus. Thus, your child prepares for both competitive exams and boards through the school and does not need to go to separate tuitions. 

Unlike conventional schools that still rely on dated methods for teaching students, including the use of chalk and duster, integrated schools use technology to help students learn better. Thus, integrated schools offer multimedia classroom guidance, question banks, performance analysis, and doubt-clearing sessions to help your kid have a definite competitive advantage over others. 

The regular tests and scientific teaching method make it easy to gauge your child’s progress. The teachers then offer your kid-specific guidance to help them overcome their weaknesses and surge ahead. All these steps ensure your child gets the best preparation and also has time to pursue hobbies or other interests. 

Raghav- Wow! What you are saying sounds really interesting. But I am still skeptical. Do such schools actually work?

Dharmesh- The answer to your question is a thumping yes. I have admitted my daughter to PHSPS, one of the first integrated schools in West Bengal and you know pretty well the results of my decision. Thanks to the school and her efforts, she has scored brilliantly in school exams and KVPY. 

Besides, she also has enough time to pursue her hobbies because she doesn't have to spend time on separate tuitions. So an integrated school will work for your son too, Raghav.

Raghav- Yes. Thank you for the suggestion. I will look into it and make my son switch soon.