‘It’s a brand,’ says this parent on choosing Apeejay for her son

At Apeejay School, first impressions often go a long way in shaping a parent’s decision. Meet Ajindwiner Singh, mother of Gurdit Singh, a Class 1 student at Apeejay School, Rama Mandi. In this candid conversation, Ajindwiner — who is herself a teacher — shares what stood out to her during the admission process, and how she has found the school’s approach to academics, safety, and holistic development so far. Read edited excerpts:

What did you feel in Apeejay that made you choose it here?

Actually, first of all, it’s a brand — the name itself carries a lot of trust. Secondly, when I visited the school, the staff members who attended to us were really good, and the cleanliness was excellent. 

It was absolutely tip-top — there was no sign of unhygienic conditions anywhere; everything was completely clean. 

Academically too, it’s very good. There’s no burden on the students — the homework is limited, maybe just one or two subjects, not every subject daily, so the child can easily manage it at home without stress.

How is the teachers’ behaviour with students, especially when it comes to explaining important foundational concepts in Class 1?

The class size is small, so from what I’ve seen, the focus is genuinely on making the children understand concepts, not just memorising them. I’m a teacher myself, so I do have some perspective on this. For Class 1, practical teaching and examples work far better than plain repetition. 

That’s exactly the kind of approach I’ve seen being followed here. I’ve looked at my son’s notebooks, and he comes home and tells me what he’s learned. This shows me the teaching is actually landing with him.

Do you feel the school staff and environment are safe, secure, and accessible for a Class 1 child — including things like toilet training and related support?

Overall, everything is good. The washroom cleanliness is also well maintained — I’ve seen it myself. I would just add that as with any school with young children, it’s something that naturally needs continued attention as the child grows, but broadly speaking, I haven’t faced any real concerns.

When it comes to academics, sports, and holistic education, do you feel the school strikes the right balance?

Yes, everything is balanced. Sports periods happen twice a week, and honestly, I think that’s a reasonable amount for this age group — children naturally want to play more, but two periods a week works well alongside academics.

Beyond that, there are also music and drawing periods for the children, so overall, I feel everything is well managed and thoughtfully structured for their age.

How do you find the teaching methods — are teachers keeping up with how the world and technology are changing, including things like computer basics?

From what I understand, the computer lab sessions are happening practically, with hands-on learning rather than just theory. Since children today are already quite familiar with using phones and devices, I feel the school is right to focus on building foundational digital skills, like basic computer usage, in a simple, practical way suited to their age.

In short, have the expectations you had from Apeejay been fulfilled?

Yes, largely so. When I got my son admitted, my main expectations were around good academic grounding without unnecessary pressure, a clean and safe environment, and teachers who genuinely engage with young children rather than just pushing them to memorise things.

On all these fronts, I’ve found the school to be reassuring. The limited homework policy, the emphasis on practical understanding, and the overall discipline and cleanliness of the campus have all lived up to what I was hoping for when I chose this school for Gurdit.