Blog about education

Youth dropouts rising at an alarming rate

Posted in News & Updates by Romana Ibrahim, 5 years ago

Pakistan’s youth is growing at a fast pace. The numbers are alarming in the light of issues like poverty, lack of quality education and jobs in the country. A research by UNDP is an eye opener and we must take these numbers seriously. About 0.9 million jobs need to be created every year in order to ensure that our rapidly growing youth remains employed!

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National Training Institute Established in Islamabad

Posted in News & Updates by Romana Ibrahim, 5 years ago

Is our education system meeting the needs of literacy in the country? Do we need some kind of non-formal education to ensure that every adult and child of Pakistan is educated? Find out about NTI (National Training Institute) that has been set up in Islamabad to increase the level of literacy in Pakistan.

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Is my child a busy bee or a social butterfly

Posted in Parenting by Romana Ibrahim, 5 years ago

It is important to know your child’s personality as early as possible. This will help you understand his/her temperament, behavior and emotions and how to handle them. It will also help you in finding the school that best meets his/her personality.

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The Summer Vacation Fee Dilemma has reached Islamabad

Posted in News & Updates by Romana Ibrahim, 5 years ago

The summer vacation fee dilemma continues as it reaches all parts of Pakistan. With reference to our previous blog “Summer Vacation Fees: To Pay or Not to Pay?” the issue was raised in Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar. Well good news for Islamabad, the Islamabad High Court has barred private schools from charging tuition fee during the summer vacation.

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Ramadan and Exam….a tough combination for young students!

Posted in News & Updates by Romana Ibrahim, 5 years ago

To fast or not to fast during exams……something that parents are concerned about when it comes to deciding between their child’s health, education and the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s an analysis of this issue and how it can be dealt with in order to maintain good health, a well-balanced study timetable while taking the advantage of the blessed month!

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