Indian Education System VS.Foreign Education System

Indian Education system is good but old and hardly updated. The world & workforce is changing at a very faster rate. We need to bring changes in our learning methodology. In the name of up gradation, our curriculum gets changed, but methods remain the same.

While in other countries like the UK, USA, Australia, Canada & European countries, the education system is also changed according to the industry and global job market.

Indian Education system can never be in a better position in terms of education when compared to Foreign Education system in the top-notch countries like U.S.A, Australia, European Countries, etc. Only because we as students are only bothered about getting marks & grades.

Honestly speaking, it is not even your fault because our minds are conditioned by our parents and society in that way. We start keeping things aside which we like to do and start running behind what our parents or teachers tell us to do.

As we know, India is the fastest developing nation in the world but still, we are far behind in changing our rigid education structure where it is hardly any scope of practical and on-field learning. Even the Indian parents still just want their child to get high grades and attaining knowledge but when it comes to real implementation and gaining skills, we are lagging far behind in molding our child’s overall personality and qualities according to that.

There is a lack of proper initiative and more funds for enhancing or developing its core education system and for bringing it at par with the education system of other developed nations. We need to think beyond the cluster of a knowledge-based nation and move on from the old curriculum and approach of learning to a new and fulfilling one.

Here we will have a look at the basic differences between Indian Education and Foreign Education. We will also understand why Foreign Education System is better.

1. The biggest difference is that the Indian Education system is built on a theory-based approach whereas the Foreign Education System focuses on all practical implementation. The theory-centered approach in India makes it a monotonous and less interesting approach to learning but the practical-oriented approach of Foreign Education is able to instill more interest among the students when they get to actually implement the theoretical learning gained.

2. Here in India, attaining a degree is valued more rather than the actual knowledge and practical experience but the foreign education system is purely focused on preparing students practically to make them industry-ready. Working for part-time jobs is allowed for students. Many courses are with internships which allows students to work in a real-time work environment. In India, students are hardly given an opportunity to work & learn. Let’s take an example, the UK education system vs. Indian education system. In the UK,  there are many courses that are with compulsory or optional placement year which gives you an opportunity to work and learn.

3. If you have got good marks, then you are considered eligible to explore any stream or course of study in India but the foreign education recognizes that every student has a hidden talent inside him and should definitely not restrict oneself if one has a keen interest in something. A very relatable case we often come across at schools in India is when only top scorers are encouraged to choose science and others are underestimated and advised to choose the commerce/art side.

4. Education in India is still lagging behind in spite of the latest technological progress and advancements. Educational institutions in the USA, UK, Australia, and many other countries have actually transformed their classrooms into great virtual and interesting learning experiences, thus, in turn, making students understand the concepts in an engaging manner.

5. Indian Education system wants its students to just probably have a good memory to memorize all the facts and figures, their assessment is done on their best ability to do that job. Hundreds of equations in mathematics, chemical reactions of chemistry, all the static facts in general knowledge and not to forget to mug up the all-time boring subject history. On the other hand, Foreign Education especially focuses on the development of skills of a student actual practical execution of all the concepts.

6. The Foreign Education curriculum is made in such a manner that the students have to compulsorily take any specific activity of interest like sports, dance, music, etc whatsoever along with their core subjects. However, there is no great room for other co-curricular activities in the educational setup in India.

7.  Indian Education system is such as it has developed a habit among students to choose their educational field for higher education   according to the ongoing trend. Like, if the majority of their friends are opting for computer engineering going with the trend, they are also most likely to go with the same flow or on the advice of their peers or family. Students in foreign countries choose that particular  field where their talent and passion actually lie.

8. Indian Education system largely believes in having good grades and certificates and do not recognize the portfolio built and developed  by the students as the Foreign Education System considers. Thus as we can see Indian Education system has got a lot to upgrade itself from its former structure and old curriculum.

We hardly see any of the Indian universities (Leaving few IITs and IIMs – again these colleges are only for toppers as all students sit for the same 3- hours entrance exam and then they are judged on the basis of their results in that one exam.) securing a position even in top 100 universities in the world.

If you are looking to have a fruitful career for your overall personal and professional growth in the global workforce, then you will have to change the education system first. I think that wouldn’t be a great idea.  (LOL)

But you can choose to study abroad and explore the world. I understand, studying abroad is not an easy process as it involves a lot of research, preparations, money, and understanding of the complete process.

Do not worry!  We at Flag Circle Overseas Education are dedicated to helping students to start their journey of fulfilling education and career.

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