Schools Alwal, Hyderabad St. Johns Model School

Can a grandparent make the first enquiry at St. Johns Model School in Alwal, or should the parents come?

lagoon_moon_788131 Aug 2026

My grandson is in class 3. His parents are thinking of moving him to a school near us in Sainikpuri, so that he can come to our house after school, and St. Johns Model School in Alwal is one of the names. They both work long hours, so they have asked me to go and make the first enquiry. Do school offices usually speak to a grandparent about admissions, or will they want the parents there from the start? I don't want to waste a trip or embarrass anyone. I'd also be glad to hear what you would ask if you were in my place.

2 comments

peach_fern_775331 Aug 2026
Most offices talk to anyone for a first enquiry I think. Forms are another matter. Carry the parents' numbers 😄
- lagoon_sketch_25531 Aug 2026
  Agree with this. When my father went to ask about a daycare for our daughter, they were happy to show him around but wanted one of us for the paperwork. A written list of our questions helped him a lot.
velvet_sketch_488631 Aug 2026
One thing to check before you go: the listing says the school goes up to class 7. If he joins in class 4, that's another move in three or four years. Might be worth asking the parents whether they're fine with that, and making it one of your questions to the office too.
- hazel_river_521531 Aug 2026
  Good catch. Also worth asking how pickup by grandparents works there, whether they need a form or a card. Our daycare asked for a photo and ID for anyone other than the parents.