GEMS Cambridge International School (GCIS), Hoshiarpur, Punjab is a coeducational day cum residential school that offers the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum. Founded in 2008, Gems Cambridge International School is managed by Vasal Educational Society. The school offers education from kindergarten through class XII.
The school hosts a well stocked library, spacious classrooms with state-of-the-art facilities, well equipped science and computer laboratories, an exploration room with various kinds of educational apparatus to enjoy storytelling and reading, an infirmary, a canteen and dining hall, an auditorium and a vast playground with facilities for various sports and games.
The school aims at achieving holistic education that extends beyond the classroom to extracurricular activities including sports, nature trips, art and craft and exploratory excursions.
GEMS Cambridge International School Hoshiarpur’s core educational values are world citizenship, leadership qualities, universal values and forward thinking attitude – combined with an innovative, relevant approach to education.
The school’s extracurricular activities include art and craft, creative writing, dance, debating, elocution, public speaking, drama, gardening, meditation, music and home care activities such as cooking and interior design.
Mrs Ismat Vakil Ahmed
Application form and prospectus can be downloaded from the school website.
The school conducts admission interviews and assessments throughout the year depending on the availability of seats. Assessment is usually an informal interaction between the principal, student and both the parents.
From class I onwards candidates must appear for a proficiency test in English, math, science/EVS, social studies and GK and Hindi.
If vacancies are unavailable, students are placed on a waiting list and considered for the first available place.
Fees
The annual tuition fees are as follows.
Play School to K2 – INR 20400/-
Class I to V – INR 25200/-
Class VI to VIII – INR 30000/-
Class IX and X – INR 33600/-
Class XI Humanities –INR 38400/-
Class XI Commerce – INR 40800/-
Class XI Science – INR 43200/-
Admission fee INR 12000/-
Registration fee INR 1000/-
Annual fee INR 6000/-
Refundable security INR 8000/-
GEMS Cambridge International School Hoshiarpur’s parent body GEMS Education is the first private education company in the world to partner with UNESCO for teacher training partnership to raise the standards of teaching in the developing world.
GEMS Education has also partnered with Clinton Global Initiative, World Economic Forum, Tony Blair Faith Foundation, Microsoft Inc, Xerox and University of Cambridge International Examinations.
The school offers separate hostels for boys and girls.