The Cathedral Vidya School

After a long list of qualifying examinations, you have secured a place for your kiddo at Cathedral Vidya, a prestigious and one of the topresidential schools near Mumbai. You’re on cloud nine, and your kiddo is all excited. Amidst all the flurry of gathering school supplies, packing boxes of tucks, this question often creeps up silently at the back of your mind, “How to prepare your child for boarding school?” Worry not, you’re not alone. Most parents are confused on how to get their kids ready to face boarding school. Here, in this article, you can find a list of top-notch tips and guidance from parents and teachers, who have been there before. Let’s dig in. 1. Talk to your Child about Boarding School Your kiddo may be nervous, excited or very often both. Tell them that it’s okay to feel nervous and other kids would also be feeling the same. Make a list of all things your kiddo is looking forward to and similarly make a list of all things that are worryin...

No one is a loof from the fact that top colleges in India and other countries have clubs and societies that attract students to follow their hidden passion. Rarely do we hear of the similar societies in schools. One of the top international boarding schools,Mumbai has this facility to enhance the inner potential on various dimensions. The Cathedral Vidya School is known for being a school that believes that nature plays a dominant role in shaping one’s personality. Being close to Mother Nature and a school that facilitates studen ts to take part in various skills from cooking to dancing to arts and crafts, many students are thankful of the ambiance that could not have been found elsewhere. Astronomy is one of the skills that one can easily learn while studying in the school. What a nice way to merge talent of students with engraved passion for unique activities! How the clubs and societies help children develop their skills amidst busy school schedule? For being...

Going to a school is the first baby step towards a new beginning of life. There are so many dreams and aspirations of parents that we take along when we step into a new school. Boarding schools have just the same impact on you with a different flavor. When my parents decided to send me to one of the international boardingschools near Mumbai , I was flabbergasted initially. It took me time to gather courage and stamina to digest the fact that I will be away from my family. I was not an inch happy when compared to the happiness my parents had in their eyes to send me to the school.  What I witnessed on the first day of boarding school Warm Welcome : My family and I were given a warm welcome by the school authorities. Many unknown faces staring at me, was making me nervous; however, when I reached the room I had to stay, my roommates were kind enough to smile at me and make me feel at home. This was my first witness in one of the top international boarding schools, ...

Going to a residential school is no joke. It calls for determination and patience of a young mind. Leaving behind everything and going to an alien place to live among so many strangers can be a life changing decision. This is the solid reason that people prefer sending kids to IBDP schools in Pune that have shown exemplary reputation in the field of education till date. The Cathedral Vidya School has been named one school after its rich tradition of producing talents known to the world. The school is a popular international school in Pune that gives fond memories to students studying there while there stay. It is true that something that ends on a sweet note is always cherished and so are the times of the school.  Top five things you will miss about your Residential School 1.      Morning Whistle for the Physical Training : All the IB schools in Pune have this tradition of waking the students whistling to the glory. You crib about it and wa...

Are you planning to enrol your kid in an IBDP School in Pune ? Not sure what to expect from the curriculum? Worried if your child will be able to cope? Fret not, here in this article; we help you glean an in-depth understanding of the teaching methodology of International Boarding Schools in India that follow the IB curriculum. Teaching and learning in IB curriculum schools in Pune , like the reputed Cathedral Lonavala school, is very different from that of regular classrooms in and around the country. The primary focus of the IB programme is to celebrate and encourage the different ways one takes to solve the same problem. It employs a constructivist approach to build open, free-thinking classrooms where students learn by asking, doing and thinking. The IB education empowers students to become life-long learners who are capable of working independently and in collaboration with others to find solutions ...

Are you a parent looking for an International Residential School in Pune or Mumbai, to enroll your kiddo in the upcoming academic year? Not sure of what to expect? While different educational curriculums offer differing advantages, there’s no doubt that world schools provide a unique edge in helping your children bloom and nourish. Here’s a baseline of the amenities, facilities, infrastructure that the best international boarding schools in Mumbai and Pune offer. Use this as a yardstick to check if your prospective school measures up. A low student to teacher ratio The best schools that offer  IB Diploma in Mumbai  have a small student to teacher ratio. There are no more than fifteen students in class. This helps the teacher to spend time with each student and hone his/her individual capabilities. Warm & Pleasing attitude of both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Right from the moment you step into the front-office for any  enquiries  to meeting wit...

Parents always dwindle between the thought of getting their child into a residential school or non-residential school. It is definitely the most important choice parents can make. It is either the road to success or the path to failure. For people residing in the western part of India, Pune and Mumbai are the two important locations for finding some of the best schools. International schools in Pune are abundant in number for the best education for your child. Here are the most important reasons for parents to choose residential schools over other schools.   Five Reasons to Study in a Residential School It is for sure difficult to point out only five reasons that make a residential school most sought after. Five key factors have however, been jotted down for the convenience. Students inculcate the meaning of Self-Learning : There are many things in life that need to be learned by a student other than studies related to prescribed subjects like self-discipline, societa...