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DPS International Edge Gurugram

India, Gurugram

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

DPS International Edge Gurugram is an IB World School in India offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for students aged 2 to 18. The campus follows an inquiry-based, student-centred IB approach with small classes and personalised learning pathways. Classrooms are air conditioned and equipped for modern learning, and the library houses over 10,000 books alongside digital resources such as Britannica School, TED and Khan Academy, with Wi‑Fi coverage across the campus. Co-curricular activities, wellbeing and technology are integrated into daily learning, and university placements are highlighted as a pathway to higher education. The DPS Society's long history in education underpins a broad campus culture of service, leadership and cross‑cultural exchange, including language clubs and international trips. Students participate in debates, MUN, arts, sports, service and leadership programmes that foster curiosity, resilience and global perspectives. A welcoming, inclusive learning community.

The Essentials

DPS International Edge Gurugram has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location

DPS International, HS 01, Block W, South City II, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001. The campus is located in the South City II neighbourhood of Gurugram.

Stages

Primary School (Pre-Nursery to Grade 5; ages 2½ to 11).

Type

IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students from China, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, the USA, Kyrgyzstan and Israel are part of the student body.

Country affiliation

India

Bus service

AC buses cover most areas in Gurgaon and a few routes in New Delhi.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by The DPS Society (DPSS), a non-profit, non-proprietary educational body. DPSS established its first school in 1949 at Mathura Road, New Delhi, and today has more than 100 schools in India and abroad, including 9 core schools and affiliates in Delhi.
Academics

DPS International Edge Gurugram teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

The school offers International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The curriculum is delivered through a forward-thinking approach with a world class infrastructure, small class sizes and personalised, student-centred learning. The campus features air conditioned, well equipped classrooms and a state-of-the-art library. Co-curricular activities, wellbeing and technology are integrated into learning, complemented by a broad range of cultural and sporting opportunities. University placements are highlighted as a pathway to higher education.

Exam Results

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) results are published for multiple years and IB Diploma Programme (DP) results are published for multiple years. The site provides year-by-year result data for both MYP and DP, illustrating academic achievement over time. University placements and scholarships are presented as indicators of academic progression.

Higher Education Progression

On average, 90% of graduating classes are accepted into the university of their first choice, with placements at prestigious universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, India and other countries. The university acceptances include a wide range of institutions in the UK, North America, Europe, Asia and beyond.

Gifted and Talented

DPS International Edge Gurugram affiliates with The International Award for Young People (IAYP). The programme offers Bronze, Silver and Gold levels with four mandatory sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey, plus a Residential Project (Gold level only). The award supports college/university admissions and recognition for extra-curricular achievements, and highlights opportunities for youth development and leadership.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school weaves socio-emotional learning into all classroom and extracurricular activities. Social Emotional Learning sessions are conducted to help students cope with the sudden lockdown situations and rediscover their talents. The distance learning plan includes support for socio-emotional well-being of students through real-time engagements and assignments, and for staff through real-time engagements with school counsellors. The pastoral care team focuses on student well-being with an on-site team of staff including school counsellors, learning support teachers, house-teachers, student advisors, health and medical specialists, psychologists and psychotherapists. Wellbeing is integrated into ongoing practices, with wellness activities and assemblies supporting both students and staff.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Differentiation in teaching methodology is practiced to suit diverse learning needs by offering academic assistance, learning support and ongoing behavioural counselling. An on-site team includes the Head of Pastoral Care, school counsellors and learning support teachers, house-teachers, student advisors, peer support networks, health and medical specialists, psychologists and psychotherapists, as well as experts on nutrition. The school has on-site psychologists and psychotherapists as part of the pastoral care and welfare teams. Prabhjeet Kaur serves as the PYP Learning Support SEN resource. SEN support is integrated with pastoral care to ensure inclusive learning and ongoing behavioural guidance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Synchronous support by EAL teachers is available to assist language learners accessing the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritises socio-emotional development and wellness as core elements of student life. Socio-emotional learning is woven into daily life through pastoral care and wellbeing activities. There is on-site staff support for wellbeing, including school counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists. The distance learning plan includes real-time engagements with school counsellors to support student and staff wellbeing. Wellness and wellbeing sessions are an ongoing practice for students, with reflexive activities and assemblies.

Safeguarding

The school has a Code of Conduct, a Child Protection Policy and safeguarding procedures. Staff and students are expected to report any suspicion or knowledge of child endangerment. The senior leadership team has engaged in child protection training, including attendance at a CIS Child Protection Foundation workshop in February 2018. The safeguarding framework is embedded in pastoral care with dedicated teams such as the Discipline committee and Internal complaints committee.
Parent Experience

History

The DPS Society is a non-profit educational body known for its commitment to education. It established its first school in 1949 at Mathura Road in New Delhi. Today it operates more than 100 schools in India and abroad, with nine core schools and affiliates in Delhi.

Community

Voices from the DPSI community describe a positive, collaborative environment with an open-door policy and supportive leadership. Educators have opportunities for professional development, IB workshops, and involvement in Service as Action projects. Parents and students highlight curricular and extracurricular offerings and note the school's adaptability to online learning during the pandemic. Students speak of innovative teaching methods and a wide range of subjects and activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The campus has world-class infrastructure. The classrooms are air-conditioned and well equipped. There is a state-of-the-art library. The campus is described as a state-of-the-art campus designed for excellence. The campus supports technology-enabled learning with a Wi-Fi enabled campus and digital learning tools in each learning space.

Sports Facilities

The Physical Education and Sports Programme emphasizes participation, competition and excellence. Indoor games include table tennis, carrom, chess, billiards, squash, swimming, badminton, and skating. Outdoor sports include athletics, football, cricket, basketball, and lawn tennis. Additional activities include martial arts, gymnastics, aerobics and gymnasium fitness. The programme fosters leadership, teamwork, competition, patience, appreciation and respect.

Academic Facilities

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. DPSI houses state-of-the-art primary and secondary libraries that support teaching and learning and promote reading and literacy. The libraries have a collection of over 10,000 books across fiction, non-fiction, reference resources and more. Library hours are 8:00–3:30 Monday to Thursday and 8:00–2:30 on Friday, with borrowing limits by class (Nursery–Grade 2: one book/week; Grades 3–5: two books/week; MYP: three books/week). The Library provides access to diverse e-resources such as Britannica School Encyclopedia, TED, Khan Academy and other online learning tools to aid research and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Co-curricular Activities extend learning beyond the classroom with Sports & Fitness, Arts & Expression, Clubs & Academics, Service & Leadership, and Well-being & Enrichment. Sports and Fitness include cricket, football, basketball, swimming, tennis, athletics and more. Arts & Expression cover music, dance, drama, fine arts and photography. Clubs & Academics feature Debate, MUN, Book Club, Tech Club, Coding, World Scholar's Cup and additional activities. Service & Leadership emphasizes community outreach and sustainability projects, along with student leadership roles. Well-being & Enrichment include life-skills and wellbeing workshops.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Debate, MUN, Book Club, Tech Club, Coding, and the World Scholar's Cup are part of the school's wide co-curricular programme, which complements the IB learning with opportunities to research, collaborate, and communicate. These CCAs develop research, teamwork, and public-speaking skills and give students chances to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts through competitions and projects.

Arts & Creative

Arts & Expression covers music, dance, drama, fine arts, and photography to nurture creativity. Visual arts are a platform for interpretation, imagination, and technique, with term-based projects and grade-level showcases that help students express themselves creatively.

Cultural & Language

Culture emphasizes literature, fine arts, history and geography and the school is a melting pot of cultures that fosters respect for humanity and a global outlook. International visits and cross-cultural exchanges broaden language and cultural understanding, including a French exchange in 2019 and trips to Europe, Bulgaria, and Japan for experiential learning.

Social & Hobbies

Sports & Fitness include cricket, football, basketball, swimming, tennis, athletics, and more. Clubs and academics feature Debate, MUN, Book Club, Tech Club, Coding, and World Scholar's Cup, alongside service and leadership activities. Well-being and enrichment workshops support life-skills development and social-emotional learning.

Community & Service

Service & Leadership comprises community outreach, sustainability projects, and student leadership roles. The IAYP programme adds a structured, non-competitive framework of service, skills, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys to promote youth development.

Leadership & Professional

Career Counselling focuses on post-secondary schooling and university admissions guidance through an individualized college advisory programme, workshops, college research, parent support, and regular interactions with university representatives, including a DPSI Career Fair. University placements are strong, with about 90% of graduating classes gaining admission to their first-choice universities worldwide across a wide range of institutions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into curriculum with emotion check-ins and ongoing wellbeing data analysis. The wellbeing programme includes teacher and parent workshops, leadership and mindfulness activities, and student leadership development to build resilience and healthy routines.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught include English, Hindi, Spanish and French. Language and Literature covers English/Hindi; Language Acquisition covers Hindi/Spanish/French/English. Students must choose one language for Language Acquisition (Hindi, Spanish or French). English is the language of instruction, with English language support available.

Bilingual Teaching

Language and Literature is taught in English and Hindi; Language Acquisition includes Hindi/Spanish/French/English. English is the medium of instruction, with English support for learners developing language skills. Primary Years Programme serves children aged 3-12; Middle Years Programme serves ages 11-16.
Admissions

Admissions

Admissions are conducted through an online enquiry form; grade options range from Pre-Nursery to Grade XII; academic years available are 2025-26 and 2026-27; the school operates as an IB Continuum School offering PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme.
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