What makes a school right for your child
Every family in Pune has its own shortlist, but the strongest schools tend to do five things well: clear teaching, a safe campus, a broad life beyond lessons, steady communication with parents, and results you can check.
- Teaching: small enough classes for teachers to know each child, and lessons that build understanding, not only memory.
- Safety and care: CCTV, trained security, a nurse on campus and someone trained to support well-being.
- Life beyond lessons: sports with real coaching, arts, clubs and a stage to perform on.
- Communication: regular updates, open meetings and a clear point of contact.
- Results and transparency: board results and the CBSE mandatory disclosure published for anyone to read.
Questions to ask on a school visit
- How many children are in a class, and how do teachers track each child's progress?
- What happens if my child needs extra help, or more challenge?
- Who looks after children's health and well-being during the day?
- How do buses work: who drives, who travels with the children, and can I see where the bus is?
- Where can I read the school's results and mandatory disclosure?
How Helios International School answers these questions
Helios International School is a CBSE-affiliated school off Sinhagad Road, Pune, for Nursery to Grade X. A full-time counsellor, a wellness teacher and a special educator work alongside class teachers, and a full-time nurse runs the infirmary. Every bus has a verified, trained driver, a lady attendant, GPS and CCTV, overseen by the school's Transport Committee.
In AY 2025-26 all our Class X students passed, with a school topper of 96.8%. The full results, fees, staff and infrastructure details are in our mandatory public disclosure.