Chapter 1 describes the different emphasis students, parents, and teachers put on socialization, academic rigor, and discipline in the three countries.
This chapter of the film compares high school students from three countries, India, China and the United States.
The film seems to focus on stereotypes of the study habits and social behaviors of students from these different countries.
The film also features an interview with the principal of St. Paul's English school, Sundari Rao.
The film also features an interview with the headmaster of Xiwai International School, Dr. Lin.