Choosing a school
10 questions to ask on a school visit
Going to see a school before admission? Take these 10 questions with you — about fees, class size, teachers, safety and how the school talks to parents.
IQRA team
Updated · 4 min read
A 30-minute visit tells you more than any brochure. Book a time when classes are running, and take these questions with you.
The 10 questions
- What is the full fee for my child’s class, including admission, security and annual charges?
- How many students are in each section?
- How long have the class teachers been at the school?
- How do you tell parents about homework, attendance and results?
- Is there an entry test? What does it cover?
- What happens if my child is absent or falls behind?
- Is transport available on my route, and what does it cost?
- What are the school timings, and is there daycare after school?
- How are parent-teacher meetings arranged?
- Is there a sibling discount?
What to look at
- Clean washrooms and drinking water
- Safe entry and exit, and who is at the gate
- How teachers speak to children in the corridor
Many schools on IQRA let you book a campus visit slot in the app, so you’re expected when you arrive.
After the visit
Write down your answers the same day, then compare schools side by side. Browse schools by city to shortlist the next one.
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