Info needed asap

Hi,
I posted this message in the Pune forum.I guess people have viewed my message,however,no one has responded yet.So,i am posting this message again here,hoping that it would work.
A friend of mine is moving from NY to Pune this year along with her husband and 2 young kids.Her husband has just accepted a new position in a firm in Pune.They are originally from US.I told her that I would find out some information about schools etc.
Can you please let me know if there are any good international schools that they could consider for enrolling their son who is 3 1/2.
My friend works for an organization here in NY which is involved in community outreach programs.Is there an organization or [COLOR=blue! important][FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=blue! important][FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif]university[/font][/font][/color][/color] that has such programs?
Is it possible to find Nannys and helpers?

Appreciate your help.Your information would mean a lot.

Hi!

I have lived in Pune for a few years, so I can give you a bit of information. It has several good national level schools (ICSE and CBSE). Academic year begins in June and admissions can be quite competitive (from what I hear!) Local day-care centres and nannies are usually recommended by word of mouth, so probably better achieved upon reaching Pune. Life in Pune is pretty good and comfortable once you get used to the rush hour traffic and local culture. It has several upmarket shopping centres, restaurants due to the influx of the IT economy. As your friend has not lived in India the only possible problem I forsee is the initial period of adjustment to a different culture and environment. However, I am sure she is aware of this aspect. I wish her the best and hope she enjoys her stay in Pune.

hi i am from pune and recently moved to nashvillve.abt school .their r plenty of international schools the latest to come was symboisis.it will depend on the area they choose to stay adimmisions will not be a problem anywhere as far as i know.abt nanny i myself had bad exp the best thing to do is put in daycare as regards tp safety .and since staying first time in india i would say that not to think abt job atleast till kids adjust .and one more imp to find a good pediatriacian and take any appointment and enquire abt the kids vaccine.if u want anymore info let me know

Originally Posted by bornfree78

Hi!

I have lived in Pune for a few years, so I can give you a bit of information. It has several good national level schools (ICSE and CBSE). Academic year begins in June and admissions can be quite competitive (from what I hear!) Local day-care centres and nannies are usually recommended by word of mouth, so probably better achieved upon reaching Pune. Life in Pune is pretty good and comfortable once you get used to the rush hour traffic and local culture. It has several upmarket shopping centres, restaurants due to the influx of the IT economy. As your friend has not lived in India the only possible problem I forsee is the initial period of adjustment to a different culture and environment. However, I am sure she is aware of this aspect. I wish her the best and hope she enjoys her stay in Pune.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR FEEDBACK.

Originally Posted by ridaa

hi i am from pune and recently moved to nashvillve.abt school .their r plenty of international schools the latest to come was symboisis.it will depend on the area they choose to stay adimmisions will not be a problem anywhere as far as i know.abt nanny i myself had bad exp the best thing to do is put in daycare as regards tp safety .and since staying first time in india i would say that not to think abt job atleast till kids adjust .and one more imp to find a good pediatriacian and take any appointment and enquire abt the kids vaccine.if u want anymore info let me know

Thanks a lot.I will pass on the information to my friend.

Hi There are quite a few good schools around. But it will depend on which area they are planning to put up.

Also i have heard that the fee structure in these schools are steep.

Also, am not sure if they take kids from mid term.