Dear Madam/Sir Greetings!

I am a prospective student of Shanti Business School and have registered for the PGDM program batch (2012-14). As a part of my pre-campus project I am conducting following survey on the topic School Education in India. The purpose of this study is to identify various factors that are relevant and perceived important by parents of school going children. I request to participate in this study and complete the questionnaire survey which is enclosed with this letter. The questionnaire consists of 4 sections and I request you to answer all the items in the questionnaire. The average time to complete the questionnaire is 30 minutes. Please read each statement carefully and give your honest response by choosing the appropriate alternative given against that statement. I appreciate your valuable time in completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be crucial for my research. It must be noted that any information provided by you will be kept strictly confidential and used only for academic purpose.

Sincerely, Name of the student Email Mobile no.

Section: I
School Affiliation to the Board Sr. No. Parameters 1 How important is the recognition and accreditation of the school 2 Which of the following board would you prefer CBSE ICSE State Board International Board Others (Specify) Give the reasons for your choice: Spread or Prevalence School within India School outside India Recognition by college India Course Content Teaching Methodology Freedom and flexibility Competitions and scholarship programs Range (Low to High) 2 3 4

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Section: II

Keeping in mind the current school which your child/children is/are attending please respond to following statements: Sr. No. 4 Extremely satisfied Very satisfied It is good but needs changes Needs to change completely

Parameters for Parents Satisfaction

Dissatisfied

An excellent reputation in the community.

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A clean, safe and well-ordered environment. Regular reports about events and achievements in the local press. Sound order and discipline. Teachers are sympathetic and supportive. Excellent academic standards. Concerns about students are dealt with promptly and sensitively. Parents are made to feel welcome whenever they visit the school. An emphasis on traditional values and standards At least one annual parents evening for all students. Contact with the school is dealt with promptly and effectively. Homework is set regularly. After-school homework and study facilities. Students are well prepared for the world of work, training and higher education. A purposeful atmosphere where students genuinely engage in learning. A school community that has the highest of expectations. An ethos of equal opportunity and individual worth. The encouragement to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. The provision of secure storage facilities for students belongings. Sound advice and support with careers information. Access to foreign exchange visits. A modern, well equipped and well maintained environment. Parents are consulted to establish opinion on developments. High standard of school uniform Sound advice and support with careers

information 30 Access to foreign exchange visits

Section: III
Determinants of school choices Sr. No. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Determinants of school choices Safety at school School location Teachers concern about parents and students School helps students achieve their potential The teaching methods used at this school are innovative This school provides sufficient extracurricular activities for my child Academic focus & Academic quality Discipline at school Opportunities for parent involvement Services for special needs students School Infrastructure 1 Range (Low to High) 2 3 4 5

Section: IV
General Information: 1. Which school does your child goes to? ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Overall what grade would you give to the school?(Low=1 to High -5) ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Would you recommend this school to other families? ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Do you plan to continue your child again next year? ________________________________________________________________________ 5. If not, why will your child not attend this school next year? ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Population of the city/town/village in which the school is located is between ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Other school located in the area ________________________________________________________________________

Please tick your ratings about your childs school: School infrastructure and other facilities is child friendly and conducive to learning. Your views: Excellent Very good Good Average I disagree Does your child share his learning with you at home? Excellent Very good Good Average Does your school offered life skill activities like public speaking & social etiquettes? Yes No

Does your school teach yoga & fine arts? Yes No

Does your school give personal level of attention to your child? Yes No

Does your school have research & teacher training department? Yes No

*Please describe an ideal School for your child: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ *Would you change your current school if you find your Ideal School? __________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME _______________________________________ EMAIL: _______________________________________ CONTACT: _____________________________________ SIGN:____________________ DATE :____________________