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Aarth Universal School

India, Surat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages English, Hindi, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Aarth Universal School is a co-educational day school in Surat, India, offering an IB curriculum across PYP, MYP, DP and CP pathways. The campus spans 180,000 square feet of facilities, with 154,000 square feet of playground space, and a faculty of 50 teachers, delivering an 8:1 student‑teacher ratio. Currently, the school serves Nursery to Grade 8, with plans to complete the IB continuum by offering Diploma Programme and Career‑related Programme up to Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12 uses inquiry‑based, transdisciplinary, student‑centred learning, while the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16 emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and international‑mindedness. Holistic Learning supports social and emotional development, life skills and physical well‑being alongside academics. The Diploma Programme (DP) is pursued as a Candidate School to complete the continuum. The school is multilingual, teaching four languages, and is guided by the Sanskrit meaning of Aarth, ‘Creator', under Boghra family.

The Essentials

Aarth Universal School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Block 148, Surat-Bhesan-Barbodhan Road, Malgama, Surat-395005. The campus is in the Malgama area on a Surat road corridor and operates as a coeducational day school. It currently serves Nursery to Grade 8 and plans to offer the Diploma Programme / Career-related Programme (DP/CP) to complete an IB continuum through Grade 12.

Stages
Nursery to Grade 8 currently; PYP (ages 3-12) and MYP (ages 11-16) are offered; Diploma Programme / Career-related Programme (DP/CP) planned for ages 16-19.

Type
Co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
ESL (English as a Second Language) support; SEN Department (Head of SEN Department) provides services for learners with additional needs.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
School timings from 8:30 to 3:30.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; no boarding.

Uniform Requirement
Regular School Uniform: School T-shirt paired with navy blue or black track pants or shorts; Black sports shoes with grey or white socks. PE/House Uniform: Primary and Middle School wear a School House T-shirt with navy blue or black sportswear; Early Years wear any T-shirt with navy blue or black sportswear; Black sports shoes with grey or white socks.

Food Options
Khau Gali (the dining area) provides nutritious, freshly prepared meals in a welcoming and vibrant setting. A menu curated and approved by a professional nutritionist supports students' physical and mental well-being. Meals follow sustainable and energy-efficient practices and offer a welcoming dining space.

House System
Primary and Middle School wear a School House T-shirt with navy blue or black sportswear for PE, indicating a House system and house-based activities.

Governance and Ownership
Owned and governed by the Boghra Education and Research Foundation; governance includes a Chairperson, a Managing Director, and senior leaders, with Head of School leading educational programmes.
Fees
Application fees

- A non-refundable registration (application) fee is required at the time of submitting the admission package. The school states the registration fee is non-refundable; no numeric amount for the registration fee is published.

Tuition fees (per year group and per term)

- No published tuition amounts by year group or per term are publicly available. The school lists classes from Nursery through Grade 9 (with expansion planned toward Grade 12) but does not publish a fee schedule showing term or annual tuition for each year group. Because numeric tuition figures are not published, specific per-term and per-year amounts cannot be provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are required to be paid according to the school's fee schedule at the time of acceptance. Parents are instructed to make payments through the school's bank or online payment gateway within three working days of receipt of the provisional admission confirmation e-mail. The academic year begins in June. No detailed timetable of invoice dates or term-by-term billing cycles is published.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Aarth Universal is described as a coeducational day school; no boarding facilities or boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, meals, books, infirmary, etc.)

- The school lists additional chargeable services and items such as transport (AC buses with CCTV and GPS tracking), school uniforms (formal and PE/house uniforms), books and learning resources, and meals (school dining with nutrition oversight). Specific charges for transport, uniforms, meal plans, books, medical care or other ancillary services are not published. Parents should plan for separate charges for these services in addition to tuition and registration.

Refund information

- The registration (application) fee is explicitly described as non-refundable. No other published refund policy or detailed refund schedule (for tuition, deposits, or other fees) is publicly available in the school's admission and policy materials.

Fee payment options

- Payments may be made via the school's bank or through an online payment gateway as specified in the admission instructions. No separate public listing of accepted card brands or third-party payment processors is published; the school's stated payment methods are bank transfer and online payment gateway.

Summary note on published figures

- Numeric fee amounts (for registration, tuition by year group, per-term charges, transport, meals, uniform charges, boarding fees, and refund schedules beyond the non-refundable registration fee) are not published in the school's publicly available admission and policy documents for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school publishes the requirement for a non-refundable registration fee and specifies the payment window and accepted payment channels, but it does not publish detailed fee tables or amounts in the admission and policy materials accessed.
Academics

Aarth Universal School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Aarth Universal School is an IB continuum school aiming to offer the Diploma Programme/Career-related Programme (DP/CP) through Grade 12. It currently serves Nursery to Grade 8. Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-12 uses an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, student-centered approach. Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16 emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and international-mindedness. Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-19 provides a challenging, balanced curriculum that fosters research, university readiness and lifelong learning, with Holistic Learning supporting social, emotional, life skills, physical well-being and character alongside academics. The environment is multilingual with four languages.

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Higher Education Progression
Diploma Programme (DP) prepares students for university, careers, and lifelong learning by fostering critical thinking, research and international-mindedness.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development, life skills, and character building in addition to cognitive growth through its learning approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not specify special education needs provisions on this page.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school page does not specify English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision on this page.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes holistic development including social and emotional well-being, and character building as part of its approach.

Safeguarding
The school provides contact details and location information; safeguarding policies are not described on this page.
Parent Experience

History
Aarth Universal School began in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Boghra Education and Research Foundation envisioning an international school in Surat. The IB journey started with authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in November 2022, achieved within about 18 months. Authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) followed in January 2025, extending the school toward a full IB continuum. The Diploma Programme is pursued as a Candidate School to complete the IB continuum, and the school's identity is anchored by the Sanskrit meaning of Aarth, ‘Creator'. The leadership and founding vision are associated with the Boghra family and their foundation, guiding the school's development in Surat.

Community
The school emphasizes a values-based, collaborative community. The Head of School notes that essential agreements and a Happiness Curriculum of Joyful Living support students' social-emotional development and 21st-century skills. Core values include Integrity, Empathy, Courage, Cooperation, Appreciation, Respect, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Excellence, which are reinforced by leadership and staff. There is also emphasis on celebrating special occasions and milestones as part of school life, contributing to a sense of community among students, parents, and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus comprises more than 180,000 square feet of constructed area and includes classrooms and other facilities. There is over 154,000 square feet of playground space. The school has more than 50 faculty members and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. The school operates in four languages. It currently serves Nursery to Grade 8 and aims to offer the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme to complete the IB continuum.

Academic Facilities
Technology is integrated into learning to support reflection, creation, communication, and collaboration. The curriculum includes Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school aims to offer the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) to complete the IB continuum. The IB journey emphasizes inquiry-based and concept-driven learning. Experiential learning opportunities provide real-life context for concepts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an international IB continuum school in Surat, aspiring to offer the Diploma Programme/ Career-related Programme (DP/CP) up to Grade 12. Currently, it serves Nursery to Grade 8 and provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-12. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves ages 11-16 and promotes critical thinking, creativity, and international-mindedness. The Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-19 emphasizes independent inquiry, research, and international-mindedness as part of a challenging, balanced curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school is multilingual with four languages. The IB framework, including PYP and MYP, promotes international-mindedness and cross-cultural understanding. A global outlook fosters cultural understanding and awareness of global challenges. The curriculum emphasizes global citizenship and cross-cultural communication as part of learning.

Social & Hobbies
Holistic Learning focuses on social and emotional development, life skills, and physical well-being alongside cognitive growth. Experiential learning opportunities provide real-life contexts for concepts and encourage collaboration and practical problem-solving. Students are encouraged to participate in activities beyond the classroom that support personal growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Holistic Learning centers on social, emotional, life skills, and physical well-being in addition to cognitive growth. Character building and well-being are integral to the educational approach. The student-teacher ratio is 8:1, enabling tailored support. The campus features a large constructed area (over 180,000 square feet) and an expansive playground area (over 154,000 square feet) to support active learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Hindi and Spanish are taught. English language support is provided through the PYP ELS facilitator. The school is multilingual with four languages taught.
Admissions

Admissions
The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and provides an inquiry‑based learning environment that fosters curiosity, academic excellence, and holistic development. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 11 and is transdisciplinary, connecting Mathematics, Science, English, Art, Social Studies, PSPE (Personal, Social, Physical Education) and ICT. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16 and aims to develop creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The Diploma Programme/ Career‑Related Programme (DP/CP) is planned to be offered to provide a continuous educational journey through Grade 12. The DP includes six subject groups: Group 1 First Language (English); Group 2 Second Language (French, German ab initio, Hindi, etc.); Group 3 Individuals and Societies; Group 4 Sciences; Group 5 Mathematics and Computer Science. The Diploma Programme also features Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The IB Diploma Programme is recognized as a school leaving qualification in India by AIU and is recognized by universities worldwide, enabling study in India or abroad after completing the DP. Admission follows a six‑step process: 01 School Tour and collection of the Admission Package plus payment of the non‑refundable Registration fee; 02 Submission of Online Application Form; 03 Student and Parents Interaction and Submission of Documents; 04 Confirmation of Provisional Admission; 05 Acceptance of Admission and Fees Payment; 06 Confirmation of Admission. Age criteria are published as follows: Nursery 3+, Junior KG 4+, Senior KG 5+, Grade 1 6+, Grade 2 7+, Grade 3 8+, Grade 4 9+, Grade 5 10+, Grade 6 11+, Grade 7 12+, Grade 8 13+, Grade 9 14+, Grade 10 15+. There will be a maximum of 20 students per class from Junior KG to Grade 5, and about 28 students per class in the middle school. School timings are Nursery 09:30–12:30, Junior KG – Senior KG 09:30–03:45, and Grades 1 and above 07:30–13:45. The admissions process includes reading, writing and Maths evaluations for benchmarking, but these are not used for eligibility. Required documents include Birth Certificate; Family Photographs; six passport‑size photographs of the child; Parent Undertaking; Photocopy of proof of residence (utility bills, etc.); Previous year's report card (from Grade 2 onwards); School Leaving Certificate; Child's and Parents' Aadhar cards. For admissions inquiries, contact details are provided by the school.
School Events
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