Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane

This is top rated school having ICSE affiliation and has junior College (ISC) as well.
Good spacious classrooms, corridor and space for outdoor activities + playground
Teachers are knowledgeable supportive and cooperative.
During Covid situations as well online classes are well organized and exams are also conducted regularly. Really appreciate the efforts of all the teachers during the transitions phase from classroom Boards to conducting online sessions.
Has emphasize on sports activities as well
Bus service are also available .
I would recommend the school if it's in your vicinity..

They make children slog with their trimester examination pattern.
Don't participate in any external examinations like olympiad. Even school doesn't send their students in government exams like elementary, intermediate drawing or scholarship exams.

Overall quality is deteriorating. Teaching too.

No proper drinking water standard in the school... sad that children have to carry water from home... besides a heavy bag of books, they carry 1 or 2 bottles... if they had a reliable drinking water fountain with a regular cleaning schedule, it would be so nice...

Had gone to enquire about admission procedure and also to enquire about the course for my grad daughter - 1st STD. The school watchman met me and told me to get my house agreement, and then take admission. No counsellor was allotted to represent the school. The watchman had no respect for age or for the fact that these are parents of probable students.

If the start is this great then I really don't know how my ward will be treated in this school. I will never enrol my ward in this school which lacks basic ethics.

I was following up with the school for Hiradale admission since November month.
School said the new admission procedure will start from january month.That's why I went 3 days back to check on admission form, the lady gatekeeper was there and her behavior was very rude, she started asking where I stay I said outside Hiranandani she said admissions are full only Hiranandani residents can apply here and we are not taking any outsiders. Not a pleasant experience at all but happy today that I am not giving my son to this place as they are not recognized by Times survey anywhere. Far better options are available in thane.

English style of architecture and good curriculum and outdoor activities too only issue is if at all like they expect parents to accept changes they should too by installing central AC or split AC in classes so students don't get skin problems.

I'm an aspirant parent for HFS Integrated college (Xi and Xii). But, whilst going through these review, I find that none of them are helpful and are just impulsive statements based on some personal bad experiences. Would it be possible that, when people share their experience, they look at how the kids development needs are being met.

The general statements and experiences are there in every school. However, if people can be specific, this will help many parents.

PS: I do not have any personal experience, just thought of sharing a perspective so that people can elaborate on why they say it is good or bad or average.

Went for new admission enquiry. Staff was more busy on phone and paid less attention. After sometime when i asked , got a reply asking my home location. When they got to know i don’t stay at Hiranandani they said admission is full. They even refused to tell when was last date of application. Not a pleasant experience. Comparatively other schools in thane are better at least for giving correct information.