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Sharda World School

Instructs in English

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Sharda World School, Agra, sits on NH-19, Agra-Delhi Highway, Keetham. It offers CBSE, Finnish and Cambridge curricula for UKG through Grade 12, with day-school and boarding options. Based in India, the school is part of the 90-acre Sharda Knowledge Park and guides learning through the Panchamahabhutas philosophy (Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space). It is the only school in Uttar Pradesh to offer Finnish and British curricula, presenting these as global pathways with international exposure. The campus combines Hi‑Tech Classrooms and the Pingala Lab with dedicated science and social labs (Nagarjuna, Rishi Kanad, Megasthenes, Aryabhatta, Charak). Facilities include a football field, basketball court, boxing ring, speed hockey, table tennis and gym; plus Art, Dance and Music Labs and a Symphony Studio. The school offers international partnerships, student exchanges, founder-led entrepreneurial sessions, global career fairs and Visible Thinking Weeks to develop 21st‑century skills.

Location

NH-19, Agra-Delhi Highway, Keetham, Agra (UP) 282007, India. The campus sits on the Agra-Delhi Highway, Keetham, near a lake and surrounded by greenery. It is accessible from central Agra via NH-19.

Stages

UKG through Grade 12.

Type

Day-school and boarding/residential options.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students from 95+ countries.

Country affiliation

Based in India.

Bus service

Transportation includes Tata Marcopolo buses with 50+ stops across Agra; RFID tracking via a mobile app and GPS-enabled vehicles. A female attendant is provided if a female student is on board; buses are equipped with first-aid boxes and water coolers. An alternative is the Tempo Traveler option with doorstep pickup.

Application fees

- Application fee and admission charges vary by grade; the school communicates the applicable application/admission charges during the admissions process and in the official brochure.
- A provisional admission is confirmed only after submission of the admission form and payment of the first-quarter fees.

Tuition fees (per year / per term / per grade)

- Specific tuition amounts by grade (per term or per year) are not published as fixed figures in the public admissions materials. The school provides a detailed fee schedule to parents through the admissions office and in the official brochure at the time of application/offer.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school requires payment of the first-quarter fees at the time an admission offer is accepted; subsequent fee instalments are charged as per the school's fee schedule and academic terms.
- Payments are processed through the school's online payment facility; a payment link may be sent to parents by SMS or email when documents are in order. Transaction convenience fees are borne by the cardholder.

Boarding fees and related charges

- Boarding (residential) options are available with twin-sharing (generally for higher grades) and quad-sharing (for younger boarders). Boarding charges are set by grade and accommodation type and are included in the school's fee schedule provided to parents.
- An imprest/security amount will be collected ("as per the fee schedule") to meet incidental expenses for boarders; expenses incurred by the pupil are deducted from this imprest.
- Scholarship awards that apply to boarding students are handled against the boarding/boarding-charges head as per the school's scholarship rules.

Other costs and routine extras

- Parents are required to supply the prescribed school/boarding uniforms for boarders. Additional costs such as laundry, medical requirements, activity charges, transport, study materials, and security deposit may apply as separate heads in the fee schedule.
- Outstanding dues must be cleared before issuance of Transfer Certificate; notice/withdrawal clauses and the timing for clearance of security deposit and dues are described in the school's withdrawal/transfer documentation.

Refunds and cancellations

- Payments are made through the school's payment gateway and are treated as non-cancellable from the payment portal; refund and cancellation follow the school's policy. Convenience fees charged by the payment gateway are not refundable. If fees are paid twice for the same transaction, the duplicate amount will be refunded to the same source; typical processing windows stated are 10–20 working days depending on the case and subject to deduction of any applicable cancellation charges and convenience fees.
- Any concession or scholarship adjustments are processed according to the scholarship rules and the timing/heads shown in the school's fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts online payments via its payment gateway (payments are processed through Atom Technologies). Parents receive a payment link by SMS/email after submission and verification of application documents; cardholders must bear transaction fees charged by the gateway.
- The school uses a parent/administrative portal for fee payment and account management (parent login / Edunext platform).

Summary guidance for parents

- Exact monetary amounts for application fees, tuition (per grade / per term / per year), boarding charges, transport and other ancillary fees are provided directly to applicants in the official fee schedule and at the time of admission; the school requires first-quarter fee payment to confirm a seat and enforces the refund/cancellation and withdrawal clauses described above.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is provided at Sharda World School. Each boarder receives one bed, one mattress, one bed cover, one pillow and one cupboard. Boarding uniforms must be provided by the parents. English speaking is a must on campus and there are rules governing visits, calls, imprest and dining.

Uniform Requirement

Boarding House uniforms to be provided by the parents.

Governance and Ownership

The school was founded under Sharda Corporation, a multi-industry conglomerate established in 1995. The group operates across education, healthcare, IT, and other sectors. Sharda World School was founded under the eminent Sharda Corporation and is part of the Sharda Group.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Sharda World School conducts Mental Health & Life Skills Wellness Sessions to support emotional and social development. The April 2026 session addressed emotions across grades: I–V focused on recognizing basic emotions and expressing them in positive ways; VI–VIII expanded emotional vocabulary and taught empathetic communication; IX–XII covered emotional intelligence and self‑awareness with practical strategies for managing emotions and relationships. The sessions create a safe, supportive environment that promotes emotional well‑being and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has a Special Educator and a Counselor and Wellness Teacher on staff. A SEN Policy is in place. The Mandatory Public Disclosure notes one Special Educator and one Counselor & Wellness Teacher.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school promotes English as the common language of instruction. The English Language Lab uses audio‑visual tools to improve verbal and written English. The curricula offered include CBSE, Finnish, and Cambridge.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through Mental Health & Life Skills Wellness Sessions. These sessions span grade bands to enhance self‑awareness, emotional literacy, and resilience. The school has a Counselor and Wellness Teacher on staff to provide ongoing support for student mental health.

Safeguarding

There is a Child Protection and Bullying Preventive Policy. There is a Health and Safety Policy. There is a Code of Conduct policy (teachers) and an Induction Policy. There is a SEN Policy. There is a Complaint policy & Grievance procedure.

Admissions

Steps to get admission: 1) Apply for admission by filling the online inquiry form. 2) Meet the admission counsellor to understand more about the school and admissions, including the fee structure. 3) Visit the school for a campus tour (virtual tour available). 4) Purchase the admission form for registration. 5) Receive the admission kit from the counselor. 6) Submit the registration form along with fees and supporting documents to confirm the seat. 7) Formal interaction with the principal. Classes and required ages: Nursery 3+ years; LKG 4+ years; UKG 5+ years; Class I 6+ years; Class II 7+ years; Class III 8+ years; Class IV 9+ years; Class V 10+ years; Class VI 11+ years; Class VII 12+ years; Class VIII 13+ years; Class IX 14+ years; Class X 15+ years; Class XI 16+ years; Class XII 17+ years. Admission will be granted until seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Submission/acceptance of the application form does not guarantee admission. Student and parent interviews are mandatory. Special considerations are given to siblings enrolled, residents closer to the school, and children of Sharda Corporation employees. Students with a physical impairment may be admitted if the environment can support their needs and if the family is willing to pay for any extra support if required. The status of the admission application is provided to all applicants. Provisional/conditional admission can be granted in special cases after approval by the School Principal/Head of School/Management. Students can join at any time of the year provided there is space in the intended grade. Admission procedure continued: Apply for admission by filling out the application form on the site or by contacting the admissions team; schedule a visit to gain a better understanding of the school; participate in an assessment test (scholarship may be provided based on performance); complete an informal interaction with management; if selected, provisional admission is offered and updated to confirmed upon submission of the admission form and payment of the first-quarter fees; submit the required supporting documents to the admission team.

Scholarships

SWS Scholarship: A range of scholarships is offered for the 2025-26 academic session. (i) Special Scholarship (Day Boarding & Boarding): 10% of tuition fee is awarded for Nursery to XII across eligible categories, including Single Girl Child, Siblings, Single Parent (Mother), and Special Talent. The scholarship amount is applied to one-time payments only and not to tuition or boarding charges, and is available once during admission; for the Special Scholarship, only one category may be claimed if eligible in multiple. (ii) Merit Scholarship (Day Boarding & Boarding): Based on entrance test and other evaluations. Brackets include 50%–59% = ₹7,000; 60%–69% = ₹14,000; 70%–79% = ₹28,000; 80%–89% = ₹35,000; 90%–100% = ₹45,000. The scholarship amount is applied to one-time payments only and not to tuition or boarding charges. For Grades I–V the assessment uses MCQs and a 30-minute personal interview; for Grades VI–IX it includes Mathematics, Science, and English tests (each 1 hour) plus a personal interaction; for Grade XI admission depends on pre-board marks. (iii) Kalam Scholarship (Applicable for CBSE students in Grades II–XII): Scholarship on tuition fee at 100%, 75%, or 50% based on eligibility, with amounts corresponding to Grade bands II–V, VI–X, and XI–XII. Assessment criteria include scores above 95% (100% scholarship), 90–95% (75%), and 85–89% (50%). The Kalam Scholarship is based on annual marks and an internal assessment test. The current scholarship is for one year only. Up to 10% of students in each class may receive a scholarship each year, and students may avail scholarships up to three times during their tenure. For Nursery to Grade 1, regular scholarships are based on a personal interview. For Boarding students, the scholarship amount is deducted from the CBSE Boarding Charges head.

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