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I am very interested in studying abroad, and my top two choices are Ecuador and India. Before I decide, I would like to get a bit more information, on the experience I would have as a highschooler in each country. Thanks!
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I can only speak for India.
India has different kids of schools depending on the syllabus they follow. State-run schools follow the syllabus of their own state, while central-run schools follow something called CBSE. There's also ICSE and IGCSE. The IGCSE schools are 'international' schools, meaning that their students are typically from all over the world and they follow the same routines and syllabus that schools in the UK do.
These days many schools are incorporating ideals like less study hours, more extra-curriculars, etc. but if you join a typical school, this is what you can expect:
The school day usually begins early (8 or 8:30 am, in some schools even earlier) and you have typically 6 hours in school. That is divided into 7 or 8 periods (with an hour at midday or so off for lunch). There are 5 minute breaks between each period. Most classes are held in the same classroom (called a homeroom in America) but of course if your class is in the Biology lab or computer lab or some other place you get to leave the classroom. You'll have anywhere between 20-50 classmates (depending on the school again... Some schools have a policy of taking in fewer students but in general the classes are so crowded that the grade is divided into sections, so 9A, 9B, 9C, etc.are different classrooms. )
Depending on where in the country you are, the school day will end at different times - up north the summers get too hot in the afternoon so kids go back home by 1 pm, but down south the school day ends at about 3:30 or 4 pm.
Most schools have what is a called an 'assembly' - the whole school is supposed to come on time and stand at ease while the principal addresses the school and sometimes the day's headlines are read out or the anthem is sung. This happens twice - before the morning session and before the afternoon session.
Oh yes, we have houses (like in Harry Potter) and march-past! Relics of our old colonial methods... :D
The classes will be taken by lady teachers (Male teachers at the school level is rare unless the school is an all-boys' school). You might be asked to carry a notebook for each subject and write down 'running notes' (jotting down points as the teacher talks, or sometimes dictates!) I don't know if all schools have lockers or not (mine didn't and I'm guessing most don't) so you're going to have to carry all the books required for the day in your backpack.
Lunch - many kids bring lunch from home because the prevailing idea in Indian families is that home food is the best and eating outside will just give you a tummy upset. But most schools now have canteens or cafeterias where you can order your lunch. Schools are generally strict; you can't eat while a class is going on.
The last period in the day will be something light, like Library or PT (Physical Training). In my school, during the PT period, we could choose to spend the hour any way we wanted. Most guys headed to the ground to play cricket or football, and the girls would either play volleyball, throwball or basketball, or just sit around and gossip! ^^
You'll have exams or tests most of the year. The good news is that the tests keep you up to date with what is happening, and those and the exams serve to prepare you well for your final exams, which are a huge deal. When you reach Standard (Grade) 10 you will be told about the Board Exams. You can look forward to this exciting event again in Standard 12! After the 10th, schools are bound to give the students the option of which stream they would like to continue in for their 11th, 12th and higher studies. The options are Science, Commerce and sometimes Humanities.
OMG I could write a book about it. Please ask a question again if you need clarifications! Best of luck!
I can only speak for India.
India has different kids of schools depending on the syllabus they follow. State-run schools follow the syllabus of their own state, while central-run schools follow something called CBSE. There's also ICSE and IGCSE. The IGCSE schools are 'international' schools, meaning that their students are typically from all over the world and they follow the same routines and syllabus that schools in the UK do.
These days many schools are incorporating ideals like less study hours, more extra-curriculars, etc. but if you join a typical school, this is what you can expect:
The school day usually begins early (8 or 8:30 am, in some schools even earlier) and you have typically 6 hours in school. That is divided into 7 or 8 periods (with an hour at midday or so off for lunch). There are 5 minute breaks between each period. Most classes are held in the same classroom (called a homeroom in America) but of course if your class is in the Biology lab or computer lab or some other place you get to leave the classroom. You'll have anywhere between 20-50 classmates (depending on the school again... Some schools have a policy of taking in fewer students but in general the classes are so crowded that the grade is divided into sections, so 9A, 9B, 9C, etc.are different classrooms. )
Depending on where in the country you are, the school day will end at different times - up north the summers get too hot in the afternoon so kids go back home by 1 pm, but down south the school day ends at about 3:30 or 4 pm.
Most schools have what is a called an 'assembly' - the whole school is supposed to come on time and stand at ease while the principal addresses the school and sometimes the day's headlines are read out or the anthem is sung. This happens twice - before the morning session and before the afternoon session.
Oh yes, we have houses (like in Harry Potter) and march-past! Relics of our old colonial methods... :D
The classes will be taken by lady teachers (Male teachers at the school level is rare unless the school is an all-boys' school). You might be asked to carry a notebook for each subject and write down 'running notes' (jotting down points as the teacher talks, or sometimes dictates!) I don't know if all schools have lockers or not (mine didn't and I'm guessing most don't) so you're going to have to carry all the books required for the day in your backpack.
Lunch - many kids bring lunch from home because the prevailing idea in Indian families is that home food is the best and eating outside will just give you a tummy upset. But most schools now have canteens or cafeterias where you can order your lunch. Schools are generally strict; you can't eat while a class is going on.
The last period in the day will be something light, like Library or PT (Physical Training). In my school, during the PT period, we could choose to spend the hour any way we wanted. Most guys headed to the ground to play cricket or football, and the girls would either play volleyball, throwball or basketball, or just sit around and gossip! ^^
You'll have exams or tests most of the year. The good news is that the tests keep you up to date with what is happening, and those and the exams serve to prepare you well for your final exams, which are a huge deal. When you reach Standard (Grade) 10 you will be told about the Board Exams. You can look forward to this exciting event again in Standard 12! After the 10th, schools are bound to give the students the option of which stream they would like to continue in for their 11th, 12th and higher studies. The options are Science, Commerce and sometimes Humanities.
OMG I could write a book about it. Please ask a question again if you need clarifications! Best of luck!
What would you price these items at in a garage sale?
celinachan
I have a sewing machine that i used only one time,lol- i paid 114.00
a chinese silk overcoat in good condition(the tie belt is missing)- 180.00
old navy overcoat i paid 60.00
Elmer's kids artist set 30.00
eastpack deluxe backpack 40.00
how much should i ask for since they haven't been used but have been opened, the sewing machine doesn't have the needles anymore,
Answer
Hon...a garage sale prices to MOVE.
The sewing machine will fetch 10-20 bucks.
Chinese Overcoat, even if its silk not more than ten.
Overcoat...10.00
Five for the kid's set tops.
And the backpack will get 5-10 dollars.
People are looking for bargains....and you might look at any local thrift stores to see what they will charge.
What you paid is not really relevant, I'm afraid.
Hon...a garage sale prices to MOVE.
The sewing machine will fetch 10-20 bucks.
Chinese Overcoat, even if its silk not more than ten.
Overcoat...10.00
Five for the kid's set tops.
And the backpack will get 5-10 dollars.
People are looking for bargains....and you might look at any local thrift stores to see what they will charge.
What you paid is not really relevant, I'm afraid.
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