How to choose a school near your home in Pune: a practical checklist
Board, distance, fees, safety and facilities: a simple checklist for choosing a school near your home in Pune, useful for families planning a move to Wakad.
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For most families, the school run decides more of the daily routine than any other trip. Wakad has a wide choice of schools across boards, which is one reason it has become a family-friendly neighbourhood.
CBSE schools listed in Wakad
- Podar International School
- Walnut School
- Vedh Valley World School
- Indus Champs School
- Hems International School
- Aakanksha International School
- Sanskruti International School
- SNBP International School
- Bal Seva English Medium School
- Glory English Medium School
ICSE schools listed in Wakad
- Kamal Pratishthan Mount Litera School
- Wisdom World School
- EuroSchool Wakad (listed under both CBSE and ICSE on school directories, so confirm the board with the school)
State-board schools
- The Good Samaritan School
- Infant Jesus High School
- S P English Medium School and High School
- Dhaniraj School
How to use this list
These names come from school directories and change as schools open or update their affiliations, so treat the list as a starting point. Check the current board, grades offered, fee structure and admission process on each school's own website, and visit before shortlisting.
Our school-selection checklist explains what to compare. Also see our Wakad locality guide for the rest of the neighbourhood.
Questions to ask each school
- Which grades and boards do you offer today, and are there plans to change?
- What is the total annual cost, including transport?
- How do you handle admissions mid-year?
- What is the teacher-student ratio, and how do you support students who need extra help?
Ask parents whose children attend the school what they like and what they would change. Those answers are often more useful than a brochure.
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Before you decide
Map your shortlist against the address you are considering. A school that is three kilometres away on paper can be a 30-minute journey in the morning rush, so test the route at school hours.
Frequently asked questions
Which boards are available near Wakad?
CBSE, ICSE and Maharashtra state-board schools are all available in and around Wakad.
Are there international schools in Wakad?
Several schools in Wakad use the word international in their names, for example Podar International School and Aakanksha International School, and most follow CBSE. Check each school's curriculum directly.
How do I choose between CBSE and ICSE?
Look at your child's learning style, your future plans and the schools' quality. Our checklist explains what to compare.
