Table of Contents
How do homeschooled students get into college in India?
In India, under the Right to Education Act, no child can be denied admission. For example, if a 10-year-old has been homeschooled all his life, he will have to take the school entrance exam for the class he wants to join in.
Can you get into college if you are homeschooled?
But colleges do accept homeschooled applicants so homeschooling isn’t an obstacle to going to college. If college is imminent, then it’s best to ask the colleges. They may each have different expectations. Their websites might be helpful.
Is homeschooling accepted in India?
The Indian government acknowledges each child’s ‘RIGHT TO EDUCATION’ and appreciates all efforts in this regard. The Indian judicial system does not hold homeschooling or online schooling against any section or provision (sections 18 and 19) of the RTE 2009. Hence, homeschooling is legal in India!
How Does Homeschooling Work India?
Though there is no actual data available, the most prevalent methods in India are Montessori method, Unschooling, Radical Unschooling, Waldorf education and traditional School-at-home. Many homeschoolers follow formal education methods at home through CBSE, NIOS (formerly NOS) and IGCSE.
Do homeschoolers take exams?
It’s fairly easy for homeschool students to sit their exams, you just need to be organised. You will have to book the exams yourself and register your child(ren). Your children will sit the exams in an “exam centre” in controlled conditions, the same as the rest of the school population.
Should homeschooling be encouraged in India?
Encouraging homeschooling will also put the pressure on regular schools to change their system of education. In the present education education system of India, children do not have much time to pursue their own interests and hobbies. Creative and innovative thinking will be enhanced.