What: The redesigned TTIS School Directory with a comprehensive list of 150 Montessori, kindergarten, junior and high schools in and around Calcutta. As parents rush to collect admission forms from schools, the directory will prove to be their best friend. Besides attempting to answer admission-related queries, the directory also includes articles by academicians. This year’s edition also has a special section on residential schools.

For whom: The directory is a must-have for parents as they choose the right educational institution for their children.

Principal speak: “The book is like an encyclopaedia on educational institutions in the city. It will help parents, especially those from outside Calcutta, decide where they would like their children to study. We have a copy in each department and we refer to it whenever we need to find out about any institute, especially while hosting inter-school competitions. Hats off to The Telegraph for making the directory more informative every year,” said Malini Bhagat, the principal of Mahadevi Birla Girls’ Higher Secondary School.

“The book offers helpful and authentic information for parents seeking to admit their children to school. We have provided accurate information about our school and I am sure all other schools have done the same,” said Krishna Damani, the spokesperson for South Point High School.

“It is a wonderful concept and a single stop for information on educational institutions. It gives parents important details such as when to collect forms from a particular school and where exactly the school is located,” said Terence Ireland, principal, St. James School.

Parentspeak: “I heard about the school directory from a colleague and had been waiting to get a copy since we have to start planning to get our daughter admitted to pre-school,” said Samik Banerjee, father of three-year-old Myra.

Where to buy: TTIS School Directory can be bought at leading bookstores or from newspaper vendors.

Parents can call the ABP subscription helpline (033-22129840) for more information. The directory is priced at Rs 200.