FAQ
- What does Sishugriha mean?
- Where are we located
We are located in New Tippasandra. Our address is as follows-
Sishugriha Montessori and High School,
No 3 HAL 3rd Stage,
New Tippasandra,
Bangalore – 560049.
- Are we a co-ed school?
Yes, from the Montessori level right up to Year 10
- From which level to which level do we cater to?
We start from the Montessori level, and then from Year 1 right up to Year 10.
- Which curriculum do we follow
We follow the Montessori system at the pre-school level, and the ICSE stream at the higher level
- When to enquire regarding admissions for Montessori?
Parents can submit a self written form to us by September-October for the next academic year. The information required is as follows- Name of Child, Date of Birth along with Birth Certificate photocopy, Passport photo of the child, Father’s and Mother’s name, Father’s and Mother’s Occupation, Residential Address, Father’s and Mother’s Office Address, Annual Income of both parents, and all Contact Numbers. We admit students ONLY in to Montessori Year 1.
- When to enquire regarding admissions for Year 1 to Year 10
Depending on vacancy, parents can submit a self written form to us by January for the next academic year. Details required are the same as above. For students coming for admission for Year 2 to Year 10, the transfer and conduct certificate from the previous school is a must.
Students applying from a different board for Year 9 will have to get prior approval from the ICSE Board. This again will depend on vacancies. Students applying from a different board for Year 10 will not be processed as per the ICSE Board rules.
Students are assessed on a written test in languages and mathematics
- What is the age eligibility for admission to Montessori?
The Child should be within 2 years 8 months and 3 years as on 1st June for Montessori Year 1. We admit students ONLY in to Montessori Year 1
- What is the age eligibility for admission to Year 1?
The Child should have completed 5 years 8 months as on 1st June. This is to abide by the rules set by the ICSE Board that a student should be over 15 years of age when going in to Year 10.
- What is the Montessori system?
The system was founded by the Late Dr. Maria Montessori in Italy in 1907. She brought the Montessori system to India in 1939. Bangalore became the centre of Montessori Education in India. “The Montessori method is scientific education. Knowledge of childhood is its foundation. It is built on the discovered laws of the development of the body and mind of the child.”
- What is the student assessment pattern at each level?
At the primary level our assessment is informal and students are assessed on a continuous basis. For middle and high school students are assessed on their projects, internal assessment, tests, and examinations.
- What is the medium of instruction?
English is the medium of instruction. Hindi and Kannada are offered as second and third languages
- How is discipline imposed?
We believe in self discipline
- What are our medical facilities?
We have a sick room with first aid trained staff. We also have a tie up with Chinmaya Hospital that is located 2 minutes away from us.
Do we provide transport for our students
The school transport is run privately. For further details the school can be contacted and we will put you on to the concerned people.
- What makes Sishugriha different?
Our school is a secular school
Our class strength for Year 1 to Year 10 is limited to a maximum of 30 students for each section. We pride ourselves in the individual attention given to each student.
Our teaching methodology is pupil centric.
We also believe in inclusive education.
In addition to the curriculum, we conduct several co-curricular activities
We also offer unique life skill programs for students in Year 1 to Year 10
We discourage students from any sort of unhealthy competition
We maintain a balance between traditional and modern methods of education. Teachers are well-versed with the use of modern technology, and at the same time all activities are rooted in our rich Indian culture.