Are you a student in Middle School? Read this!

Schooling years can be overwhelming. With recurrent lectures, hefty home assignments, and a meshed-up schedule of school hours, tuitions, and whatnot! Schooling can make any student bewildered. But, on the other hand, it is also said that the right guidance can make your path clear and can aid you to gain endlessly from school. 

But, what is it that makes some students excel at school while some struggle to get optimum growth and development? It all depends on how a student reacts or leverages the school’s facilities, education, faculty, and resources. While some would think it is a straight answer, the majority of people think that what all to expect and gain from school vary. 

So, to help you there, we have accumulated all you need to know to gain the most out of your middle school. Read this till end- 

• Know the faculty 

Believe it or not, when it comes to education, faculty is more important than the school itself. To gain the most of your education, be in touch with faculty. Ask questions, raise doubts, interact with them even on a personal level (if it’s possible). Ask for help, personal attention. Do assignments on time. 

The type of faculty you get in middle school would not come your way again. So, to make the most of it, ensure the right interaction with them. This would also help you get clear on your inclinations and would help you build a career you feel belonged to.

• Focus on the concepts

Even the kindergarten in Japan does not believe in textual knowledge now. So, it is paramount that students focus on learning the concept rather than cramming chapters a night before an exam. Conceptual learning also familiarizes students with the application part and ensures their brain development.

It is also said that when a student learns through concepts, they implement and absorb better. This also makes their comprehension strong. 

• Leverage the resources

Middle school provides a range of facilities to students. But, sometimes, students (due to a range of reasons) fail to leverage these resources. These can be libraries, help books, weekly magazines, newspaper editions, class-level, school competitions, short training courses, etc. Leveraging these resources can help students perform better, not only in present classes but also in other academic challenges.

These also ignite them with the feeling of competitiveness and a desire to do better, provide them with the right guidance, and present them with everything they need to excel in school. 

• Think beyond studies! 

If you think middle school is only for studies, you are missing out on other facilities of your school.

Generally, schools provide a plethora of amenities apart from studies. These can be sports training, art & craft classes, music lessons, specialized training, swimmings, and whatnot! All these ensure holistic development and provide students a chance to explore the world outside textbooks.

Leveraging these facilities in middle school also propound a chance for students who are somehow weak in studies and want to explore alternate careers in swimming, sports, music, and other skill-based courses.

Setting the real expectations on the basis of the above-mentioned factors can help gain you maximum from your school. But, sometimes even after keeping the right expectations, you don’t find the ideal school for you. And that’s when looking for the critical factors while shortlisting middle school can help.

What factors to look for while shortlisting middle school? 

The more help guides you’ll look for, the more confused you’ll get. Some will say consider fees, while some will say look for the range of facilities. But, we have sorted this for you. Here is a list of selected factors you need to look for if you want to end up in a middle school that’s perfect for you –

• Previous year’s result
• Alumni panel
• Faculty
• Scholarships available or not! 
• Library and other related facilities
• Reputation and word of mouth feedback

Though there are many factors critical for middle school, shortlisting these would keep you in a safer zone. Further, one can also look for extra factors like curriculum, the strategy of education, etc.

Which are the best middle schools in Tokyo? 

When it comes to Tokyo, there is a range of middle schools available. But, if you want to go for the most recommended and talked about school, GIIS or Global Indian International school shall be your pick.

It has campuses in countries like India, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, etc. It also supports students by giving scholarships to academically excellent students. 

GIIS has got a sound reputation and has a record of excellent academic results for years. Not only this, but it also follows a holistic approach of study that ensures the complete development of students. Want more details? look at GIIS’s official website. You can get complete information on faculty expertise, amenities, campuses, fee structure, and many more on its official website.