Indian students are surrounded by a plethora of boards, both at the national and state level. As a parent, it is a matter of utmost concern of selecting the best board of education for their child’s future. With such a large variety, parents and students end up getting troubled with the thought of selecting the best one. Finding a good school with all facilities is not enough. The curriculum to which a child will be exposed tells about the growth prospects. ICSE, CBSE, and state boards are the contemporary boards that everyone knows. But most of the parents are estranged from International boards. The reason can be a lack of awareness or the reach of schools with international boards. 

International boards have become a hot topic in the Indian education industry. Indian schools offer two International boards namely 

1. International Baccalaureate

2. Cambridge international

The curriculums structured by these international boards are esteemed to provide holistic growth prospects for students. The major difference between Indian boards and International boards is the approach they use for the development of students. 

What is International Baccalaureate?

International Baccalaureate is an international foundation with its headquarters in Geneva which provides a well-structured framework to incorporate several skills at one place. The students who study in this curriculum are able to become intelligent, inquisitive, and caring people. Students coming out of the schools with international boards get leverage to get admission to universities abroad. Apart from the traditional subjects like maths, English, science, social studies, IB focuses on developing students in vocational subjects also like art, music, administration. The syllabus is prepared in a way that prepares the students for top universities like Cambridge and Harvard. This board is divided into three stages which are – 

1. Primary Years Program (PYP) for students with age 3 to 11 years.

2. Middle Years Program (MYP) for students with age 11 to 16 years.

3. Diploma Program (DP) for students with age 16 to 19 years.

What is Cambridge International? 

Cambridge International is a board providing excellent education curriculum since 1958, following the standards of education set by the top-notch Cambridge University. The board provides infinite facilities to cater to the overall growth of a student. The emphasis of this board is on personality development along with inculcating the skills like leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving. India has 310 Cambridge Schools in India, providing education under this board. 

Advantages of International Board

Other National and state boards also have advantages in their own position but the board with the highest advantages rule the world. This is how International boards decree across the world. The advantages are listed below: 

1. The curriculum is set according to the international standards, thus quality is at par. 

2. Students get prepared for the competitive exams and various entrance exams. 

3. International boards are recognized worldwide, thus, the popularity level is high. 

4. International boards offer a high level of global exposure right from childhood. 

5. With excellent extracurricular skills, students land up in Olympic games and other national-level tournaments. 

6. The foundation lays emphasis on learning rather than memorizing concepts. 

7. Cutting edge infrastructure to support perpetual learning. 

Although, it is suggested to select the board according to the learning style, memory, and goals of a student.