At the International School of Hyderabad we regard homework as an integral part of the curriculum – it is planned and prepared alongside all other programmes of learning. It is proven that the support of parents and guardians is essential in terms of helping students at home, monitoring homework and providing encouragement. We strongly believe homework that is set and managed effectively, contributes to the challenge of raising student attainment.

We aim to provide a consistent approach throughout the school to ensure that homework is set to enhance, complete or extend the work done in school. Where appropriate, homework tasks are differentiated and relevant to the needs of individual students.

We ask that parents monitor their child's work to ensure that they are coping with the demands of homework and that they are completing work to a high standard.

For all grades small amounts of homework are assigned to allow students to develop independent study skills, organize tasks at home and develop the ability to manage their time on projects. Pupils may be given practice work to reinforce skills they have learned or need to have reinforced. Pupils should not spend long periods of time on homework and should avoid staying up late to finish it.

Secondary School students will be issued a homework timetable.

Parents can help their child by setting aside a time and quiet place for homework to be completed. Families are encouraged to communicate with the teacher using the Homework diary if there are any difficulties or misunderstandings about the homework tasks set.