FAQs
We have listed few frequently asked question to us. hoping it will help to clear many doubts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cyboard online school?
Cyboard School is a formal and accredited K-8 school that offers CBSE Curriculum online to students between the ages of 3 and 15 in India and abroad.
What are the prime areas of development that Cyboard focuses on?
Cyboard primarily focuses on developing academic, social, emotional and physical skills of children in order to prepare them for the various challenges in the future. We provide countless opportunities for the children to improve their skills through classroom discussions, participation in various group activities, team building activities, participation in class quizzes, National Olympiads and International Olympiads.
What is the curriculum for the Pre-primary classes?
The curriculum for pre-primary classes i.e. from nursery to UKG is based on an integrated approach that meets the basic requirements of the learning process through six interconnected themes including Numeracy, Literacy, General Awareness as well as the three domains of learning namely cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (attitudes). This encourages even the youngest students to use play to explore, experience, investigate and comprehend the surroundings around them.
Pre-primary students will not be subjected to any formal tests or examinations.
What is the curriculum for primary school and middle school?
Cyboard School follows the CBSE curriculum for both the primary and middle school classes that are from Grade 1 to Grade 7. We procure our course material from our in-house developed books, which are also available in our Learning Management System (LMS) as E-books with videos and audio, as well as associating learning material for each chapter in every subject.
Why is Cyboard better than other online schools?
Cyboard school is better than other online schools, because:
- We have expert teachers recruited from India’s best schools who are extensively trained for an effective delivery of online classes.
- Our curriculum goes beyond academics and incorporates the EDGE Philosophy, which aims at the holistic development of children.
- We have personalised learning plans that respect and value every child’s individuality.
- We believe that the purpose of a school is to foster empathy and facilitate learning rather than simply “teach.”
- Our students are free from the problems of bullying, discrimination and favouritism.
What are the essential requirements for enrollment?
Essential enrollment requirements at Cyboard include:
- Access to high-speed internet with a minimum of 10 Mbps.
- A desktop or laptop that allows children to access their online classes, and usage of smartphones, tablets, and iPhones is optional.
- Learning Kit that is ordered online after enrollment (delivered at home by Cyboard).
What is LMS? How does it make learning better?
LMS or Learning Management System is an AI-powered system that monitors and manages your child’s learning adaptability with updates regarding homework & assignments. It is versatile, simple to use and extremely safe. It is a complete communication and content administration interface, designed to support classroom activities.
Our in-house developed LMS has the potential to create unparalleled value for your child’s learning and development, especially since it can be customised for teachers, parents and students.
What is the student’s learning kit?
The Student’s Learning Kit, also known as “The Box of Fun,” is a collection of textbooks and workbooks for use during the academic year. Parents will receive the Kit at home after enrollment and payment of fees. This fun and educational kit includes much-needed school supplies such as study books, notebooks, crayons, glitters, pens and pencils as well as art & craft materials.
What is Personalized Learning?
Personalized Learning is a pedagogical approach that aims to customise learning based on each student’s talents, desires, abilities and interests. We at Cyboard recognise and understand that children learn in different ways and at different paces, therefore our approach is built around a combination of rich, challenging and immersive content delivered in state-of-the-art online classes and materials that complement interactive learning.
What is the language lab?
Language labs are specially designed language sessions for students to enhance their vocabulary and strengthen their communication skills using Wordsworth collaborative sessions based on various educational resources such as audio, video and additional written content.
What is activity-based experiential learning? How will it be delivered online?
At Cyboard School, the teaching-learning process is all about hands-on activities with real objects. Children at our school learn primarily by doing. Primary and middle school students are encouraged to explore and research various topics in order to prepare and present their projects.
What are remedial classes?
Remedial classes are specially designed for those who have been identified by the teachers as students with learning gaps. Teachers at Cyboard will take special care and attention to help them close the gap and get to the required academic level.
What is the medium of instruction? Do you offer additional languages?
English is the primary medium of instruction; however, teachers may use Hindi to re-explain or clarify a specific topic if the students request it. And yes! We also offer additional languages such as Sanskrit and some foreign languages like French and Spanish from Grade 4.
What are the extra-curricular activities conducted and how?
We have a well-defined Activity Calendar that includes approximately 30 to 40 online celebrations throughout the year, as well as Physical Picnics organised in each state each month to promote effective social skills. Some of our extra-curricular activities include art, music, dance, theatre, puppet shows, storytelling, etc.
How will my child develop their writing skills if everything is online?
Writing is one of the most important skills for children to learn at school since it allows them to communicate and think clearly. The schedulers at Cyboard School regularly ask students to submit handwritten assignments, which are then corrected and returned to them via the LMS, which the parents can monitor anytime. We also maintain a healthy balance between device usage, writing skills, book reading and hands-on learning.
How are exams conducted at Cyboard?
Examinations are essential to evaluate the children’s academic progress. As a result of which exams at Cyboard School are held twice a year and at the end of each term. The first term exams are held in September while the second term exams are held in February-March. Students are notified well in advance and a date sheet with the exam syllabus for each subject is mailed and distributed through broadcast groups.
We do sufficient revision work in class as well as provide access to revision worksheets for each subject which are uploaded to the portal. Also, the date sheet is designed in such a way that students have enough preparation time in between subjects.
How will you prevent the children from copying answers from the internet?
Teachers are present in the classroom during examinations for close observation and monitoring. They also use multiple versions of tests to combat internet cheating. In addition to that, the questions framed by our teachers are skill-based questions that require higher-order thinking skills which means using the internet becomes obsolete. Also, our AI functionalities ensure that cheating is curbed.
How do you discipline the children?
We have experienced teachers who have taught at well-known schools across the country and are fully trained to deal with any type of student misbehaviour. The classrooms are also well-equipped to handle and monitor classroom discipline. Our AI makes it simple to record each and every action of the students, which allows the teachers to take the necessary action if required.
Do Cyboard students have homework? If so, how does it work?
Yes! Students are assigned homework regularly. They can access their home assignments through the assignment tab on our portal. These assignments are published for a limited time; if a child is unable to complete it by the deadline, the same assignment is then republished for them. Our teachers also keep a checklist of all students and those who do not complete their assignments are reported and the parents are notified regarding the same.
Is Cyboard the right choice for me and my children?
Gifted children who want to excel or learn more deeply and broadly.
- Homeschoolers in search of structured learning.
- Children who require mid-term admission.
- Children whose parents have jobs that require them to change cities frequently.
- Talented children who are undergoing professional training in music, arts, sports, etc. and require flexibility in their learning hours.
- Children who do not have access to good schools with good teachers due to either financial constraints or have long commutes to school from their place of residence.
- Children who are undergoing medical treatments which make it difficult for them to attend traditional schools.
- Children who attend regular schools but require additional tuition classes.