What is the minimum age for a Child at Creative?
The child should have completed three years by June (by beginning of academic year) when seeking admission. Additionally, the applicant must be toilet trained.

 

 

What are the timings? Is breakfast and lunch provided at the centre?
Please read “GENERAL INFORMATION”

 

 

The fee structure is NOT available online. We want parents to know first hand the philosophy and working structure of Creative, and interact with us on this.

 

Charges will be discussed with each family during the admission process. We have a sliding scale of tuition and admission charges. We expect families to pay as much as is possible without causing any undue financial strain. We request those who are financially able to support other parents who cannot afford as much.

 

We hope that this kind of education is of deep importance to parents. Once we have had open discussions, we hope you can view it as a contribution to create and sustain such a learning atmosphere. 

 

Is the fee refundable?
No, any fee paid is non-refundable.

 

 

The centre is registered as a non-profit charitable trust and is seeking tax-exempt status for donations. A centre like this has to rely on the support of well-wishers to raise funds for infrastructure and facilities and keep the tuition affordable. If you are a part of this initiative, you will have to make efforts at fund-raising by contacting friends and well wishers. If you are convinced about the philosophy of Creative and want to support us – please do discuss these options with us.

 

We are not affiliated to a board as a school. Our curriculum is aligned with the Cambridge University’s curriculum frameworks. We are not seeking recognition from the State at the present.   We will do so as needed and as the school grows in enrollment and infrastructure. This however, is in no way disadvantageous to the children at Creative.

 

15-17 year old students will appear as private candidates for the IGCSE/ GCE exams (Cambridge University), which are recognized in India and the world over. This international board tests student's aptitude, analytical skills and comprehension extensively. 
 

Information on IGCSE is available on CIE's website. CIE is the international division of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). UCLES is a UK-based academic qualifications awarding body, known for its professional, rigorous and high standard assessments.
A common concern for students taking the IGCSE examination in India is if the IGCSE and A level certifications are recognized by Indian Universities.
 

The association of Indian universities formally recognizes IGCSE 10th and A levels as equivalent to the tenth and the twelfth standard examinations in India, respectively. The Association of Indian Universities' requirements for candidates taking the IGCSE and A level are: a minimum of 5 passes at the IGCSE level and 2 passes at the A levels. For admission to professional courses – medical/engineering, A level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics and English are essential besides the 5 passes at IGCSE level. Please feel free to visit http://www.aiuweb.org/Evaluation/evaluation.asp where at the bottom half of the page, this same information is available readily.
 

Yes, students who have passed IGCSE are eligible for any +2 level qualification, like Class 12 CBSE/ ISC(ICSE) or any international pre-university programme, like the IB Diploma, Advanced Placement Diploma (US), and A/AS Level & AICE (UK).

 

Yes.  University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A Levels are equivalent to PU 10+2. Students who have successfully completed CIE A Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English are eligible to sit for the CET subject to the fulfillment of minimum marks and other eligibility criteria.

 

We maintain that while assessment is a concern for parents,  you need to think about which school is better for their child; Assessment, after all, is conducted to ascertain learning levels and not to directly facilitate learning.  We at Creative are looking forward to build life-long independent learners with a strong sense of community and healthcare.

 

Why Cambridge and not an Indian board?
IGCSE offers a wider range of subjects and encourages high standards through a practical approach to teaching and learning. The emphasis is on how various interesting topics can be learnt, and not on a large set of data/content. The modules equip the child with learning skills that can be applied beyond the school walls.
 

Many subjects are offered at two levels – Core and Advanced.  If a child wishes to specialize in certain subjects he/she can choose the Advanced option and likewise, if moderately interested, he/she can take just the Core level.

 
Assessment is not limited to conventional written papers often seen in Indian boards. The child is nurtured to understand and communicate his/her understanding and apply concepts in explorative investigations.  The system does not harp on the child just learning specific content that needs to be memorized and transmitted.

 
The recommended resources and texts are well written and suitable for teacher-independent learning, fostering motivation and self-learning modes.

 
Cambridge board also allows student to take the exams in a staggered mode through two years. A student may also re-take any exam to better her grade in that subject, rather than having to re-take the entire set of exams.

 
The Cambridge International Primary Programme and the Middle school programme gives schools a framework to develop Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in young children. The programmes provide guidance for curriculum development and classroom teaching and learning.  This allows teachers to innovate, make learning interesting with current research, and assess children’s learning as they progress.