Why this school stood out to this family during their search  

Every school transition comes with uncertainty, especially when it involves moving between countries and education systems. After relocating from Myanmar to India, this parent wanted an academic environment that would prepare his daughter for future opportunities abroad while also helping her settle into a new phase of life.

In this interview, he speaks about choosing Apeejay’s IB School, Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park; the curriculum; and the support that helped his daughter grow more confident and independent. Meet Manish Gupta, whose daughter, Yishika, is studying at this school in DP-1.

What led you to choose the IB programme for your daughter?

Before this, I was working in Myanmar, and my daughter was studying in an American school there. Because of a job change, we had to move back to India. We felt that the IB programme would be better for her, especially because she wants to study at universities in Europe. We thought IB would give her a better chance when applying to those universities.

How and why did you choose this school?

I looked at a few schools because I wanted something within the city. This school was one of the options, along with two or three other schools. When I checked reviews and spoke to a few people about which school was better, Apeejay’s IB School was recommended by friends as well as through online research.

How has the transition to DP-1 been so far?

She has been able to manage it. There are a few differences compared to the American curriculum she was following earlier. There, students were not required to write so much, but here it is quite different. The teachers have been supportive in that aspect, which has helped.

How is she coping with the workload, and how are the teachers helping her?

She is quite disciplined and rigorous. The teachers are helping her understand how the written work is expected to be done. We are also guiding her along the way.

What expectations do you have from the IB journey?

For now, things are good. Whenever I speak to her, the feedback is usually positive. She often says that the teachers are very supportive. At this stage, we are also planning for university applications. I hope the school continues supporting her in identifying her strengths, capabilities, and interests.

Have you seen any changes in her confidence or independence?

Yes, definitely. The social environment is completely unique now. When she was in Myanmar, she did not have many friends. Here, she has built a good social circle. I can see that she has become more confident and self-reliant. The school environment has played an important role in that change.

Moving from Myanmar to India must have been a major transition. How did the teachers help her adjust initially?

From what she told me, the teachers were supportive from the beginning. Since she was not used to writing so much, they encouraged her to practise more and guided her patiently. This support helped her adjust gradually.