Many students who have passed the SEE (Secondary Education Examination) in Nepal have to mull over whether to join a bridge course or to be on their own. The bridge courses are designed to prepare students for the higher academic level, usually when transitioning from Grade X to Grade XI. But with so much on the internet, does one really need to join an institutional course, or can one prepare alone? Let us take a look at both: why and why not.
Structure and Guidance
Verdict: If you need a clear roadmap and external motivation, a bridge course is the better choice.
Access to Resources
Verdict: Bridge courses give directed resources and feedback, so they are better for concentrated studying.
Peer Learning and Networking
Verdict: For students who thrive in a collaborative environment, bridge courses are a clear winner.
Time Management
Bridge Courses
Bridge courses cover an entire syllabus within a fixed time frame thus ensuring that students keep on progressing steadily. Students are also taught good study habits and time management, which is helpful throughout their lives.
Self-Study
With the self-study approach, time management lies completely with the learner. With no external deadlines or accountability to anyone, it becomes so easy to slip into procrastination or to spend far too much time on a topic of lesser importance.
Verdict: If you are bad at time management, then a bridge course gives you the structure and discipline that you will need.
Conclusion: Which One Is Right for You?
Self-study is possible for the disciplined and resourceful student, but bridge courses offer a far more structured, resource-rich, and collaborative learning environment. They ease students into the transition from SEE to higher secondary education, laying a strong foundation of skills and confidence that will enable them to succeed.
At Alfa Beta, we tailor bridge courses to the special needs of SEE graduates in Nepal. Only experienced instructors with carefully chosen resources and a conducive learning environment can fairly prepare students for the next steps in their academic journey.
