Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact the school?
You can contact us through either of the following ways.
Fill the Contact Form available on the website.
Click the WhatsApp icon on the right bottom of your screen on any page
Send a message to the number given in the contact form.
What is the fee structure and How are payments made?
Fee structure and payment modes are available in the Fees and Payments section available under the Admissions dropdown on the school website.
Do you offer fee concessions?
Yes. Fee concessions may be available for more than 2 siblings admitted to Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School and for children/ legal wards of retired shuhada & retired or serving armed forces personnel. Please contact the school for details.
Do you have a detailed calendar for school year?
Yes. You can view the Academic Calendar section available under the Admissions dropdown on the school website.
Will the child need to travel to a specific location for exams or any other activity?
No. Exams and all other activities are conducted online.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School follows Cambridge curriculum. Please see the Curriculum section for details.
My child is joining from a non Cambridge school. Will he/ she be able to catch up?
Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School offers comprehensive support mechanism for children to ensure they catch up with peers and the required curriculum. Moreover, the admission assessment helps conduct a realistic gap analysis that ensure the right support level required.
Will my child be accepted to other schools after qualifying from Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School?
Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School follows standard Cambridge curriculum that is accepted world wide. Thus our graduates can explore further learning and career opportunities throughout the world!
What are the entry requirements?
Following are the entry requirements:
An oral and written exam covering the core subjects.
Provision of required admission documents.
When can a child enroll?
Standard admission and enrollment is at the start of academic year (Mid-August). However, special cases requiring mid-year admission can be entertained after due admission tests.
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Academic Quality
Will my child receive the same quality of education as in a good traditional school?
Bridging the Gap Online Cambridge School has top quality teachers with excellent qualifications best suited for the curriculum we teach. They are specially trained to engage students in a digital environment. The curriculum is structured to follow the Cambridge content supported by a comprehensive formative and summative assessment system.
Will my child miss out on social interaction?
We have a robust structure that offers live group sessions, peer collaboration and interaction activities, collaborative group projects, and live social activities. Please see the Calendar. Moreover, our teachers do well-being check-ins and morning circles. Community building events support social interaction further.
Will my child be exposed to excessive screen time?
We have a well balanced schedule with breaks, offline assignments and activities. We also provide screen-time guidelines and eyes health tips to the students. Teachers keep a focus on this matter throughout!
Will my child develop proper routine, responsibility and time management skills?
Absolutely. We have a well structured time table, daily attendance tracking through the LMS, teacher feedback, parental support tools and regular Parents-Teacher-Meeting that inculcates suck skills in our students.
How will I know how my child is doing?
We have a well rounded formative and summative assessment system embedded in our LMS that provides digital report cards. Parents meet the teachers online regularly and a progress dashboard is shared with parents.
Will I have to supervise my child's activities all the time?
We work on the students to learn independently, which is powered by our user friendly yet powerful LMS. However, we advise parents to supervise very young learners initially. We also offer optional parent orientation.
What if we face technical issues and classes are missed?
We provide a list of essentially required hardware and software required for a wholesome online learning experience. However, for technical issues, all kind of support is provided such as guiding parents to resolve glitches and issues, and provision of recorded sessions that are missed.
Is the learning platform safe?
Yes. We have a password protected and 2FA based LMS that ensures digital security. The whole environment is ad-free and without distractions. Our teachers keep the safety of your child as their top priority!