A campus visit should answer what an ordinary school day will be like for your child. Take the same questions to each school and write down what you actually saw.
Before the visit
- Confirm the campus address, class and academic session. Book a visit rather than assuming walk-in access.
- Choose your non-negotiables: travel time, budget, learning support, teaching language and timings.
- Ask whether you can see the classroom and facilities used by the relevant age group. Do not photograph other children without permission.
Inside the classroom
Ask the expected class size, how teachers handle mixed learning needs and who supports a child who falls behind. Request an example of feedback sent to parents. Discuss homework, assessment and the transition into a new class. A well-equipped room is useful only if children regularly use it.
Travel, safety and daily routines
- Time the journey at the likely school-hour traffic level.
- Ask about bus stops, journey duration, attendants and the procedure for delays.
- Check visitor entry, authorised pickup and how changes to pickup arrangements are recorded.
- Ask who handles illness, emergencies, bullying concerns and medication instructions. Request the relevant written policy.
After the visit
Record three columns: observed, stated by the school, and still unanswered. Discuss the experience with your child without promising admission. Ask admissions to confirm unresolved points in writing, especially fees, support arrangements and transport. Compare only schools that offer the required class.
Use the fee checklist before making a payment. Keep your notes private; do not upload a child’s documents to a general enquiry form.
Put your shortlist to work
Browse available profiles, save suitable options and compare the same class or course. You can do this without submitting an enquiry.
Prepared by Shiksha Niketan. This is a practical decision checklist, not an institution ranking or an admission guarantee. Suggest a correction or improvement.