Imagine a world where your Sims can attend preschool, private school, or even boarding school. It’s time to expand your Sims’ educational journey. Education Overhaul is the mod that makes it all possible. Discover how to elevate your Sims’ school experience and unlock new opportunities.
EDUCATION OVERHAUL BY ADEEPINDIGO: A GAME-CHANGER FOR SIMS’ SCHOOL LIFE
Adeepindigo’s Education Overhaul mod is a groundbreaking addition to The Sims 4. This comprehensive mod completely transforms the way your Sims experience school. From the earliest years to high school graduation, Education Overhaul introduces a wealth of new features and interactions that make school life more realistic, engaging, and fun.
Let’s dive into the key elements that make this mod a must-have for any Sims player.
- A New Branch in Education Career (K-12 Educator)
- Preschool
- New Education Enrolment Options
- Virtual School
- Boarding School
- Grade School and Highschool Additions
A NEW PATH TO TEACHING: THE K-12 EDUCATOR CAREER
The Education Overhaul mod has expanded career opportunities in the education sector. In addition to the existing Professor and Administrator branches, Sims can now pursue a fulfilling career as a K-12 Educator.
This new branch offers a detailed career progression, requiring Sims to complete specific work-from-home assignments, set new career goals, and engage in daily research on teaching methods. Let’s explore the different levels within this exciting career path.
- Level 6: Primary School Teacher
- Level 7: Secondary School Teacher
- Level 8: Mentor Teacher
- Level 9: Department Head
- Level 10: Principal
K-12 Educators working from home will have a range of responsibilities to fulfill. These include attending virtual department meetings, responding to parent emails, conducting research on effective teaching techniques, and preparing student progress reports.
PRESCHOOL: A NEW CHAPTER IN SIM EDUCATION
Education Overhaul introduces a groundbreaking addition to Sim parenting: preschool. This optional feature provides a stimulating environment for toddlers, offering essential developmental benefits while granting parents much-needed time to focus on work or personal pursuits.
From Monday to Friday, your toddler can attend preschool from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. During these hours, they’ll engage in fun and educational activities, developing essential skills, building character, and enjoying nutritious meals and naps.
Enrolling your toddler in preschool is simple. Just click on your child and select “Enroll to Preschool.” To withdraw them, follow the same process and choose “Cancel Enrollment.” Preschool doesn’t interfere with daycare or nanny services. Simply confirm you’re sending your toddler to daycare when prompted to ensure uninterrupted preschool attendance.
Give your little Sims the best start in life with Education Overhaul’s preschool feature.
EXPANDED ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Education Overhaul revolutionizes the way your Sims experience school. With six new schools to choose from, parents now have unprecedented control over their children’s education.
Public School Options
- Bedlington Latin School: This specialized public school caters to high-achieving students.
- Striker Alternative School: Designed for students with academic or behavioral challenges, offering specialized support.
Private Preparatory Schools
- SimCity Academy: A prestigious private school offering accelerated learning and character development.
- Wintercrest Preparatory School: Another elite private school with a focus on academic excellence.
Boarding School Experiences
- Huntington Preparatory Academy: A traditional boarding school emphasizing discipline and academics.
- Fort Starch Military Institute: A rigorous boarding school with a strong focus on leadership and physical fitness.
Enrolling your Sim in their desired school requires a competitive application process, including a personal statement, school tour, and interview. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter and must complete the enrollment process within 24 hours. Parents have the final say in school selection and can withdraw their child at any time.
With Education Overhaul, your Sims’ educational journey is more immersive and realistic than ever before.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL: LEARNING FROM HOME
Education Overhaul brings the classroom to your Sims’ homes with its virtual school option. Just like during the pandemic, your Sims can attend classes online, logging in and out at specific times. While studying from home, they’ll need to balance online coursework with other activities like exercise and hobbies.
Virtual school days are structured with a mix of core subjects, electives, and skill-building classes. Although Sims aren’t physically present at school, they can still participate in extracurricular activities and complete assignments, making their virtual learning experience as engaging as possible.
BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Education Overhaul introduces a unique and immersive boarding school experience for your Sims. Huntington Preparatory Academy and Fort Starch Military Institute offer distinct environments for children and teens to focus on their studies while developing independence.
Immersive Boarding Life
Enrolling your Sim in a boarding school means they’ll be immersed in a structured environment, with limited interaction with the outside world. Communication is primarily through calls and texts, and physical visits are restricted to school breaks and birthdays.
Flexibility and Control
While boarding school provides a dedicated learning environment, parents retain control over their child’s education. Sims can be withdrawn from boarding school at any time and enrolled in a different school. Additionally, you can choose to send your child back to boarding school after summer breaks.
Potential Issues and Solutions
Like any new feature, there may be occasional glitches. If your Sim remains unavailable after withdrawing from boarding school, simply traveling to a different location and returning home should resolve the issue.
Experience the magic of boarding school with Education Overhaul and watch your Sims thrive in this unique educational setting.
ENHANCED SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Education Overhaul brings a fresh perspective to grade school and high school life. With a focus on realism and engagement, the mod introduces new activities, homework styles, and overall improvements to make school life more relatable and enjoyable. Let’s delve deeper into these exciting updates.
HOMEWORK REINVENTED
Education Overhaul brings a fresh approach to homework with the introduction of the Homework Book. This digital tool allows Sims to complete assignments online, making the process more efficient and engaging.
Unlike the traditional homework system, the Homework Book offers a more targeted learning experience. Instead of generic tasks, Sims now tackle specific assignments that align with their academic goals. By focusing on subjects like English or math, Sims can develop essential skills and improve their overall performance.
This new system empowers parents to actively participate in their child’s education by selecting homework tasks that support their desired learning outcomes.
Children’s Homework book Mod Education Overhaul:
- motor skills =‘’Fill Out Activity Chart’’
- mental skills = ‘’Do Math Problems’’
- creative skills = ‘’Practice Vocabulary’’
- social skills = ‘’Review Social Studies’’
Teen’s Homework book from Mod Education Overhaul:
- Charisma & Acting skills – ‘’Study Dramaturgy’’
- Guitar, Violin, and Piano skills – ‘’Submit Original Composition’’
- Rocket Science skill – ‘’Prove Scientific Principles’’
- Writing skill – ‘’Write English Paper’’
- Painting skill – ‘’Work on Art Critique’’
- Logic skill – ‘’Solve Linear Equations’’
- Research & Debate and Logic skills- ‘’Compose Analytical Argument’’
MORE SCHOOLTIME ACTIVITIES
Education Overhaul brings school life to life with dynamic interactions and consequences. Students are no longer passive participants. Their actions, moods, and skills directly impact their academic performance.
From classroom behavior to homework completion, every choice matters. Sims can experience the thrill of academic success or the challenges of detention. School is no longer just about grades; it’s about personal growth and development.
Pros:
- Actively Participate (Study Hard) – this Mod Education Overhaul activity will increase skills, school performance, and boost character value (Empathy, Manners, and Responsibility), but decrease the fun
- Attend Club Meetings – boosts character value (Responsibility and Conflict Resolution), and fulfills fun and social needs
- Participate in Group Work – helps them build skills, increases character value (Responsibility and Conflict Resolution), increases fun and social needs, but slows down performance gain
- Take Notes – boosts school performance, skill gain, and Responsibility character value, but decreases fun
- University Prep – boosts school performance, skill gain, and Responsibility character value, but decreases fun (available for teens only)
Cons: With Mod Education Overhaul, the worse their grades are, the higher the chance of actually getting detention. Getting these too often can even get them kicked out, in which case, your only option will be to enroll them in an alternative school:
- Be Disruptive – this will lower school performance, decrease character value (Responsibility, Manners, and Emotional Control), and increase chance of getting detention, but increase fun
- Copy Homework – helps them finish homework faster, decreases character value (Manners and Responsibility), and can make them get detention.
- Good Around (Irresponsible) – lowers school performance, and character value (Responsibility, Manners, and Emotional Control), but increases the fun
- Sleep During Class – will decrease character value (Manners and Responsibility), give them a chance for detention, but increase energy
ENGAGING ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS
Education Overhaul adds a layer of excitement and challenge to school life with the introduction of random assignments and projects. These tasks, assigned weekly, offer opportunities for extra credit and a break from traditional homework.
Ranging from academic pursuits like writing essays or studying for exams to creative endeavors like painting or coding, these projects encourage a well-rounded education. Unlike standard homework, these assignments require hands-on participation and often involve exploring the world outside the classroom.
It’s important to note that completing these projects is crucial for maintaining good grades. Failure to meet deadlines may negatively impact a Sim’s academic performance. While these assignments may overlap with Parenthood’s school projects, they offer unique challenges and rewards.
SCHOOL LIFE ENHANCED
Education Overhaul brings school life to the next level with a variety of engaging activities and events.
- Field Trips: Immerse your Sims in educational fun with trips to aquariums, art museums, planetariums, theaters, and conservatories.
- School Spirit: Encourage academic excellence through rewards like prizes, honor rolls, and membership in prestigious honor societies.
- Real-World Breaks: Enjoy the rhythm of the school year with summer and winter breaks, mirroring real-life experiences.
- Parental Involvement: Stay connected with your child’s education through parent-teacher conferences.
- Extracurricular Fun: Create lasting memories with school plays, dances, and game nights.
- Second Chances: Don’t worry about making mistakes. Students can re-enroll after dropping out, providing opportunities for redemption.
- Graduation in Style: Celebrate your Sim’s achievements with cap and gown ceremonies or military uniforms based on their school.
- Future Focus: Prepare for higher education with optional academic aptitude tests, helping Sims excel in college.
Education Overhaul transforms the school experience, making it more dynamic, engaging, and realistic.
