Question

How is indian system of education different from western?

Answer 1

India's improved education system is often cited as one of the main contributors to its economic development. ... At the primary and secondary level, India has a large private school system complementing the government run schools, with 29% of students receiving private education in the 6 to 14 age group.

Answer 2

Though there is huge variation still, there are some common points like division of academic years. US follow three level pattern.

Elementary schoolMiddle SchoolHigh schoolPost-secondary (college)

Western Education

Teacher must hold state certification and license to teach.20 -30 students per teacher in a class.Sports and extracurricular activities and considered equally important as core subjects.Flexible education system.The standard of education is not too high. Here curriculums are flexibly designed so that every student passes the high school.Maths is an optional subject in US.Teachers are important but do not hold the same value as in Indian Education system.Curriculum designed for upper grade may not be based on/related to lower grade.More emphasis is given to exploring and understanding the concepts.Public schools are well maintained and managed with better infrastructure.No formal examination for the students of lower classes. Though students of the higher class have to appear for tests.Students need not to carry lots of books.

The academic divisions in India are broadly divided into following categories:

Pre-primaryPrimarySecondaryHigher secondaryGraduationPost-Graduation

Indian Education

Teacher can start teaching to elementary classes after getting master or bachelor degree. However, they can continue their studies to become the experienced and qualified teacher to teach in higher classes.Approx. 50 students in a class per teacher.Traditional in Nature. More emphasis on core subjects. Sports and extracurricular activities are optional and do not hold the same importance.Education system is rigid.