Coaching Classes in Kharghar for CBSE and ICSE: A Parent’s Checklist

Kharghar has no shortage of coaching classes. Across its sectors you will find everything from large national chains to single-teacher classes. For a parent of a Class 8, 9 or 10 student, the hard part is not finding a class. It is working out which one will actually help your child.

We have taught CBSE and ICSE students in Kharghar since 2009. This checklist is what we would tell a friend who asked us how to choose, whether or not they choose us.

Why the choice matters most in Grades 8–10

Classes 9 and 10 are where gaps from earlier years start to show. A student who memorised their way through Class 7 algebra, for example, often struggles when quadratic equations and coordinate geometry arrive. The right coaching class closes those gaps early. The wrong one adds hours of extra worksheets on top of school without fixing the underlying problem.

So the question to ask is not “which class has the most toppers?” but “which class will make my child understand, and become able to study on their own?”

The checklist: seven things to compare

1. Separate batches for CBSE and ICSE

CBSE and ICSE students in the same grade study different syllabi. ICSE Class 10 Mathematics includes topics such as GST, banking and shares and dividends that are not in the CBSE book. ICSE also expects longer written answers in subjects like History and Civics. If a class mixes both boards in one batch, one group is always being taught something it does not need. Ask directly: is my child’s batch only for their board?

2. Batch size

A batch of 60 is a lecture. A batch of 20 or fewer is a class where the teacher can see each child’s notebook. Ask how many students are in the batch your child would join, not the average across the centre.

3. Who actually teaches

Many centres advertise their senior teachers but staff most batches with juniors. Ask who will teach your child’s subjects, how long they have taught them, and whether that teacher stays for the whole year.

4. How concepts are taught

Sit in on a class, or ask to see one. Notice whether students are asking questions, or only copying from the board. A good teacher explains why a formula works before asking students to use it. If a class relies on “important questions” and ready-made answers, your child may score well on a familiar test and still be lost on an unfamiliar one.

5. Homework, doubts and reviews

Learning happens when a student works alone. Ask:

• Is there homework after each class, and is it checked?
• When is a student’s doubt cleared: in class, after class, or not at all?
• How often are there short tests, and does anyone go through the mistakes with the student?

6. Timings and travel within Kharghar

School timings in Kharghar vary widely, and travel between sectors at peak hours can take longer than parents expect. A class that is 15 minutes away on paper can cost your child an hour a day. Check the batch timing against your child’s school day, and plan the route at the actual time they would travel.

7. How you, the parent, are kept informed

You should not have to wait for the school report card to find out something is wrong. Ask how the centre shares what was taught, the homework given and how your child is doing, and how quickly they will tell you if your child falls behind.

Questions to ask on your first visit

Take this list with you:

• Is the batch only for my child’s board (CBSE or ICSE)?
• How many students are in this batch?
• Who teaches each subject, and for how long have they taught it?
• What happens when my child does not understand a topic?
• How often are tests held, and how are results shared with parents?
• How are the timings planned around school?
• What are the full fees, and what do they include?

CBSE and ICSE schools in Kharghar

Students come to coaching in Kharghar from many schools. Some of the main CBSE and ICSE schools in Kharghar are listed below, grouped by board, so you can check which syllabus your child follows. Some schools run more than one board, so confirm with your child’s school.

CBSE schools in Kharghar include: Apeejay School (Sector 21), Bal Bharati Public School (Sector 4), DAV International School (Sector 15), Greenfingers Global School (Sector 12), Radcliffe School (Sector 8), Ramsheth Thakur Public School (Sector 19) and Empyrean School.

ICSE schools in Kharghar include: Convent of Jesus and Mary (Sector 6), Ryan International School (Sector 11), Sanjivani International School (Sector 18), Saviors Global School (Sector 19), Vishwajyot High School (Sector 20) and VIBGYOR High (Sector 15).

TBTLC is an independent coaching centre and is not affiliated with any of these schools. School names are listed only to help parents identify their child’s board.

For a closer look at how the two boards differ, read our guide, CBSE vs ICSE: a guide for Kharghar parents.

How we approach coaching at TBTLC

Since we are writing this checklist, it is only fair to say how we measure up to it. At The Banyan Tree Learning Center in Sector 20, Kharghar:

• CBSE and ICSE students study in separate batches of up to 20.
• Classes are taught by the founders, Jay Kothari (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) and Urmi Kothari (Social Studies and Biology).
• Every topic follows the same seven-stage approach: purpose first, then the concept, discussion, application, independent practice, doubt-clearing and a short review.
• Batch timings are set around school timings at the start of the year.

See our programmes for Grades 8–12, or visit the centre with this checklist in hand. We would rather you choose well than choose quickly.

Frequently asked questions

Should my child join coaching in Class 8 or wait until Class 9?

Class 8 is a good time to fix weak foundations in Maths and Science without board pressure. Class 9 is when the board syllabus begins in earnest, so most families start by then at the latest. If your child is coping well, a lighter foundation programme in Class 8 is usually enough.

Is it better to have separate CBSE and ICSE batches?

Yes. The two boards cover topics in a different order and depth, and their papers reward different kinds of answers. In a mixed batch, one group is always waiting while the other is taught.

How many students should there be in a good coaching batch?

Small enough that the teacher knows each student’s work. At TBTLC batches have up to 20 students, which lets the teacher check homework and doubts for every child in the class.

Do coaching classes in Kharghar publish their fees?

Many do not, because fees depend on the programme and subjects. Ask for the full amount in writing, including what it covers, before you pay. At TBTLC we share fees when you enquire.