how we
do it

thanks
to Generous
donations

Thanks to the generous donations, The Choice to Change has a robust infrastructure and a team that takes care of the daily activities of the foundation, which consists of:

  • 1 school in Nurar Chala (Lalmati Slum) consisting of 9 grades
    (Nursery, KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)
  • 9 full-time teachers
  • An Executive Director
  • A Project Officer
  • A Project Coordinator
  • A full-time nurse
  • A Social Worker​
  • A Head Cook​
  • A Cleaner

Our
Schools,
Classes
and
Curricu-
lum


The Choice to Change schools have individual classrooms for each grade, a kitchen, bathrooms, showers, a library, office and nurse’s room. Students are provided with uniforms and bags, nutritious meals every day and primary health care. Classrooms and offices are equipped with PCs.

The student-teacher ratio is at 1-20. All the Choice to Change teachers are highly qualified and hold college level qualification as teachers.

The Choice to Change schools comply with Bangladesh’s ‘General Education System.’ It is one of the first schools in the Dhaka slums to teach the Bangladesh curriculum in English. This provides the students with the highest chance to prepare them for the job market after they complete higher education or vocational training.

The Choice to Change school system currently consists of:

NURSERY Ages 4 – 5

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Special English (Genki English), Health & Hygiene and Art classes.

A method of discovery and questions is used to teach this class. Children explore and interact with teachers, and get familiar with books, crayons and uniforms. Lessons in health and hygiene are part of the curriculum. As the first step to education, this environment provides an entirely different world in comparison to the harsh realities of the slums.

KINDERGARTEN Ages 5 – 6

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Special English (Genki English), General Knowledge, Health & Hygiene and Art classes.

K.G. students are provided with a higher-levels syllabus of all subjects in nursery. Children understand the basics and develop a more disciplined approach to studying here. Creative activities are encouraged.

STANDARD 1 Ages 6 – 7

Subjects Taught: Computers, Bangla Language, Math, General English, Special English, General Knowledge, Health & Hygiene, Art and Crafts classes.

Children can carry on basic conversations in English and Fundamental mathematics is taught.

STANDARD 2 Ages 7 – 8

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Special English, Computers, Religion studies, General Knowledge, Health & Hygiene, Art and Crafts classes.

Students can read and write comfortably. English is the primary form of teaching and communication. Exploration of creativity and talent are encouraged. Students are expected to be more interactive with their teachers and the school’s numerous monthly visitors.

STANDARD 3 Ages 8 – 9

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Elementary Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Special English, Computers, General Knowledge, Health & Hygiene and Art classes.

Children are competent in English and all their other subjects. They are at an age where they understand the importance of education and are accordingly serious. However, this is also a time when some parents look to their children to contribute economically through work. Our students are encouraged to continue with their studies.

STANDARD 4 Ages 9 – 10

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Elementary Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Special English, Computers, General Knowledge, Health & Hygiene and Art classes.

STANDARD 5 Ages 10 – 11

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English, Elementary Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Special English, Computers, Health & Hygiene and Art classes.

STANDARD 6 Ages 12 – 13

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English & Special English, Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Agriculture, Work Education, Information and Communication Technology (Computer), Art and Craft classes.

STANDARD 7 Ages 13 – 14

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English & Special English, Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Agriculture, Work Education, Information and Communication Technology (Computer), Art and Craft classes.

STANDARD 8 AGES 14 – 15

Subjects taught: Bangla Language, Math, General English & Special English, Science, Bangladesh and Global Studies, Religion Studies, Agriculture, Work Education, Information and Communication Technology (Computer), Art and Craft classes.

What we provide our children

  • Quality education for Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1-7

  • Complete school uniform, shoes, school bag, all textbooks, copybooks and stationary required

  • Primary health care through bi-weekly medical checks

  • Daily breakfast and lunch