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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: In Focus-Weekend | Anxieties of the IB school parent: How to tell if it’s the right fit for your child?
Description: In recent times, India has seen a sharp spike in the popularity of IB schools. In fact, having your kid in an IB school has become something of a status symbol, although that may or may not be the primary motive for most parents. But many parents, regardless of their reasons for choosing an IB school, face a number of confusing questions and dilemmas.
For instance, how does the pace of learning for an IB student compare with that of a child in a CBSE school? Will an IB curriculum help a child who wants to sit...