Firstly Thanks again for this extremely useful blog and your prompt reply. If You remember i had mailed you earlier too.

When should i visit Pune for the admission forms for class V1. Im really keen on St Marys and St bishops.Let me know the the suitable time.

Thanks
MM.

Their number is 26330508

The Olive Grove School
29 Solapur Bazaar
Opposite Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand
Poolgate
Pune 1
Phone: 26330508
Website: http://www.olivegroveschool.in

http://vishalthakker.wordpress.com
Regards
Vishal Thakker
Pune

Thanks for your immediate reply.

I am basically looking for a school where in the montessori style of education is followed for lower kg’s. (teaching many things in play way).

And also the child should get some sort of personal attention from the teacher.

I am open for any board.

Can you suggest some schools where there are chances of getting admission in UKG.

Await your reply.

thanks for the information and we would be very interested in attending your seminar. Do keep us posted regarding date/venue details.

Also, your information regarding St.Mary’s is not entirely correct. I copy-paste from their own website:
The Boys’ School
For Class Upper Kindergarten – for the next academic year June 2010 – April 2011 the details will be available on our website, in the month of November 2009.

thanks anyways for all the good work though.
My options as an alternate for Symbiosis Intl are: [in order of preference]
1. St.Mary’s Boy’s
2. Bishop’s Camp
3. Bishop’s Kalyaninagar
4. Vibgyor Intl
I stay near Magarpatta so these are still quite distant places to study for a 4yr old. Do you think or can suggest others that I should consider?

- Gunjan

Can you suggest any other school in and around these places where in a child can get some personal attention from the teacher.

My daughter is currently studying in Bal Bharati Public school in kharghar, it is a wonderful school with good infrastructure and each class has only 25 to 30 pupils. As she got accustomed to that kind of attention from the teacher, it would be very difficult for her to adjust in a mob….

And i am looking for CBSE Board only.

Pls suggets….

Thanks again for the reply. Im still anxious, but at least now I guess I do have an option of taking a risk of finding admission for her in LKG.

Will check ur site links for more info.
Thanks for being so sweet
Premila

Regards, Chandranshu

thank you so much for such an informative bolg.

We will be shifting very soon to Pune from Mumbai, my daughter would be going to UKG in 2009- 2010 academic year.

I am looking for schools in and around Kalyani nagar/vishranthwadi/Pune Railway station.

What are the chances of she getting an admission in any of the reputed schools around this place.

I had my ground work done by talking to few parents whom i know from these places i have got a negative feedback from most of them.

Pls let me know your opinion on the same.

Yes I will provide as much info on parent’s interview needs and strategy too.

Hehhee US returned fathers!!! Naah! That’s not true.

Yes there are a few written and oral tests for Prep boys admission in St Mary’s Pune .

Please follow my site and will let you know of the format soon.
Tc Cr

Relax . (I know it’s easy to preach )

Well, technically, your daughter need not go through Nursery, if she clears the observation rounds of a school for LKg admission.

But, since Nursery is the first class or the entry to a school, it’s easier to get admission in Nursery. Also the Nursery class kids will be automatically going to the LKg. Hence the chances of vacant seats becomes difficult .

So, even though age might not be the barrier, the availability of seat in LKg can become a roadblock.
Most schools start with Nursery, especially for Girls.

I do not think there is any provision for Online Admissions as far as I am aware. I guess the demand outnumbers the supply, so why would any school opt for online admission!

But, you have good chance with newer schools like Vibgyor. I like Aman Setu . There are International Schools also. You can try in Primrose too.

CBSE schools : DPS is the best option. They ofcourse are done with admissions in Nov-Dec.

Another excellent school is Gurukul Express which is CBSE and day boarding.

You can check my site links for more details on other CBSE schools. In case you want more info, you can comment back .:)

By the way, your daughter is quite small so you have enough time as per the age criteria of Nursery admissions.

tc cr

I will keep it all posted

Pawar Public School is right next to Magarpatta city, so commuting will be no worries, but … if I had a choice I would opt for other schools. I do not have any personal experience to share but a friend’s daughter is studying there. My friend is still looking out for St Mary’s. So that should speak about the school. Also it’s a new school, a year or two I guess with ICSE board.

I would suggest you take admission in Vibgyor. And then try for any other school in the month of Nov 09 to Feb 2010. Vibgyor is not very far from Magarpatta. Also since it’s a good school, even if you do not get your choice of school, your kids will end up in good school.

Sometimes the tag of last school attended can become a factor of rejection/acceptance when there is a tie ! you know wat I mean!

One thing you mentioned about Highly-Educated, Non-Working mom. I have also heard they prefer US returned fathers ? Is it true ?

thanks a lot
Manish

My son is studying in Nursery in Euro-Kids, so I guess there wouldn’t be any chance for St Mary’s as of now, as they don’t have a Lower KG.

I want to know what sort of test St Mary guys take for Senior KG (Prep) ? You mentioned some match the following stuff ? Can you kindly elaborate a bit about the tests?

thanks
Manish

I have been reading your blogs for a while now and you rightfully deserve an applause for the reviews posted here.

I have a 3yrs 8mth old son going to kiderbrook at the moment.i will be seeking admission in DPS for next year.Please do count me in for the seminar when you conduct it.

Thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
Regards,
Mouli

I have been reading your blogs quite anxiously. I am relocating to Magarpatta City Pune from Singapore in Oct end. I have a son in class 4th and a daughter 3.5 yrs. As it is a mid session I am little worried fot my son to get admission. Do you know if DPS or other schools do take kids in mid term? Also I called up Pawar Public School in Amanora Park and they told they have few slots available. May I please have your views on Pawar Public School? Will it be good to admit son there?

Regards,

Chandranshu
chandranshu@yahoo.com

Thanks:).

Kindly do not get tensed. It’s important issue but not an urgent issue, so chill.

First week of Nov i.e. 9th Nov 09, you can get admission form from the school. Check their site or check my site for updates.

I would advice you to give a search on DPS in my site and read all articles on DPS school. You will get most info you want. Same with ST Mary’s. St Mary’s boys admission will start in Jan last week 2010.

In case you are interested, I will be conducting a workshop for all those interested in admission for DPS in October 2009.
That should answer all your doubts. hopefully.

There is currently no bus route to Vishrantwadi as far as I am aware. But there are buses going to Nagar Road and Viman Nagar, Shastri Nagar, you can chose the closest.

Keep in touch and relax.
Madhurie Singh

I am Pallavi ,,,i mom of equally tensed for admission of my kid.
My son will be 3 yrs old in December.
I want to try for DPS and St Marys.
Can you tell me how should i go about it.
I also want to know does DPS have bus route at Vishrantwadi as well.

Thanks
Pallavi

I found the ‘Hand Wash’ section especially useful. This online tutorial could accompany this topic area really well as it clearly highlights the importance of not only washing your hands properly but also drying them using paper towels so to reduce the spread of bacteria – http://bit.ly/6y63D

I am still not able to venture out as I decided to keep my kids at home for one more week due to the rise in Swine Flu cases in the past week.:(

So hopefully I should start to collect information once they start going to the school. I plan to put up all info possible by end of this month, with additions every couple of days.

Nov 09 is for ST Mary’s Girls admission only. Boy admission starts only in jan end . So relax. You have plenty of time.

I do plan to give a small seminar on admission tips and procedures of DPS and ST Mary’s for parents who are interested. That would be in the month of Oct 09.

Take Care

We was intersted in Bishop’s Camp and St.Mary’s boys, but while Bishop’s website states for last year thy opened up seats only for LKG [my son currently studies in KG2], St.Mary’s site displays that info will be displayed in Aug 09 [er..its Sept 09 already].

Do you have any updates further to what you have posted in your blogs in the last few days?
What tips would you be willing to share for helping us and our child gain admission to one of these school? Appreciate any help you can provide.

Regards,
Gunjan Sahay

I wish each brand takes more control over their distribution. Although the ghee from Amul Milk is something I find too fishy. It does not even taste or smell like pur cow milk ghee!!!!!!!

There was a scam of ghee made out of dead (highway accident) animals fat in UP, that were raided last year.

There are only a few all girls schools in Pune with good reputation. Most are state board St Felix(State Board) , St Anne’s (State Board) and St Mary’s(ICSE).
I am aware of only these schools frequently mentioned and these are very old establishments. Now in recent past years, I doubt the infrastructure cost would make it feasible to start an all girls school. Personally I prefer a co-ed school.
But, I will keep an eye on any other all girls school and will let you know surely.

Take care

Thanks for not being vaccinated earlier to allow my blogs. My pleasure … infecting you .

Lemme start with International schools. I personally will like my kids to be robust and learn to fight out, as we plan to live in India mostly. And living in India calls for survival of the fittest. International schools provide very protective environment which is very tempting to us parents. But I would not like to trade off my sons ability to handle competition with my motherly concerns. International schools are good if a) you are a globe trotter and your child is following you everywhere. b) If you are a wealthy industrialist who has all future set in family business .
Excuse me if I sound socialist in between the lines.

Yes, I will let you know about schools in undh/Aundh Annex/Wakad/Baner/Pashan area, though they will be probably hearsay or word of mouth. But since I have a good number moms connected with my club, I will definitely sort your confusion.

Take care

I know you have two very sweet boys, so not sure if you keep track of only girls schools, but I will ask any way. We are coming back to India early next year (April) from London and am looking for a school for my daughter (she would be six years old and hence would go to std 1). We know of St.Mary’s and that’s our first preference. Would you know what other schools are worth looking at? – our preference is all-girls.

thanks very much once again – wish i could meet you sometime when we are in Pune.

Mithu

I am a new entrant as a reader to your blogs. And instantly I started getting infected by them . It has become a kind of daily dose for me .

As a Mom of 2.5 year old son, I am also going through the phase of good school hunting and losing my sleep over it. For past couple of years we were in US and have returned just a month ago (amidst of the Swine Flu phase).

I have read your reviews on the CBSE/ICSE school. We are currently staying at Pimple Saudagar( the software slum area, both me and my hubby are into S/W industry). Currently I have taken an extended leave to sort out the school issue and set up the new apartment.

Would like youradvice on schools and daycare centers around Aundh/Aundh Annex/Wakad/Baner/Pashan area.

We are utterly confused with all these new Internation schools around the area.

Waiting for your response.