How to choose a school in Vadodara.

The checklist

Area	What to ask
Board	Which board for each grade? Is there a choice in the senior years?
Class size	How many children per class, and how many teachers?
Teachers	Are subjects taught by specialists? How are teachers trained?
Teaching style	How much is rote learning versus projects, inquiry and hands-on work?
Progress	How often are children assessed? How often do parents meet teachers?
Safety	Are staff police-verified? Is there CCTV, a medical room, bus attendants, a lifeguard at the pool?
Transport	Does the bus cover your area, and how long is the ride?
Fees	Ask for the full written fee schedule and the refund policy before paying.
Growth	Can your child stay on the same campus through to Grade 12?

On the campus visit

Watch an ordinary class if you can, not a prepared demonstration. Look at children's work on the walls, notice whether children seem relaxed and engaged, and ask to meet the teachers who would teach your child.

How Woodford answers these questions

Woodford International School in Vasna, Vadodara publishes its answers openly: Cambridge curriculum in Grades 1–5 with CBSE or Cambridge pathways in Grades 6–12, a maximum of 20 children per class, subject specialists from Grade 2, monthly assessments and quarterly parent–teacher meetings, verified staff, CCTV and a lifeguard at every swim. See For parents and Safety & safeguarding.