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Focus High School

India, Hyderabad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹45,000 - 68,000
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Montessori Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Urdu, Hindi, Telugu, English
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Focus High School in Hyderabad operates across three campuses—Darushifa, Noor Khan Bazar, and Purani Haveli—serving ages 3 to 15. The school teaches the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the IB Primary Years Programme for Nur-Grade 5 and the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, alongside Montessori and Indian curricula. A STEM program sits alongside IB subject areas, with subjects including first language Urdu or Hindi, second language Telugu, and English as the third language. The school provides a Virtual Library on campus to support inquiry-based learning. The curriculum is supported by an Assessment Policy, a Language Policy, and an Inclusion Policy, aligned with Programme of Inquiry that connects learning to real-world contexts and promotes international-mindedness. Co-curriculars integrate sports and arts; Visual Arts is a designated MYP subject with student exhibitions. Community engagement and leadership opportunities are embedded in MYP, and a distributed leadership model operates through a School Leadership Team.

Darushifa campus: 22-8-321, Darushifa, Behind Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, TS 500024; Noor Khan Bazar campus: 22-2-765, 766, 767 Noor Khan Bazar, Beside Get Well Clinic, Hyderabad, TS 500024; Purani Haveli campus: 22-7-381 to 385 Purani Haveli, Opposite to Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, TS 500024

The Essentials

Focus High School has 1,300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Focus High School operates from three campuses: Darushifa (22-8-321, Behind Salar Jung Museum), Noor Khan Bazar (22-2-765, 766, 767, Beside Get Well Clinic), and Purani Haveli (22-7-381 to 385, Opposite to Commissioner of Police).

Stages
Grades 6-10; Age range 10-15; Affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
Weekdays: 07:20 am–03:30 pm; Weekends: 08:00 am–02:00 pm; Sunday: Closed.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Affiliated to Board of Secondary Education, Telangana
Fees

Annual tuition at Focus High School ranges from INR 45,000 to INR 68,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- The 2026–27 campus fee annexures do not list a separate one-time application/registration charge as part of the 2026–27 fee tables for the PH and NKB campuses.
- Earlier published fee schedules did list a nominal application/registration charge (example: Rs 350 in 2022–23 documents).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and how they apply)

- Purani Haveli (PH) campus — annual tuition fees:
- Montessori (Nursery to PP2): Rs. 50,000 per year.
- Grade 1 to Grade 9: Rs. 45,000 per year.
- Grade 10: Rs. 48,000 per year.
- Endeavour programme (specialist provision): Rs. 65,000 per year.

- Noor Khan Bazar (NKB) campus — annual tuition fees:
- PYP Nursery: Rs. 62,000 per year.
- PYP PP1 to Grade 5: Rs. 68,000 per year.

Per-term / instalment breakdown (how fees are billed and example instalments)

- Standard payment plans offered (dates repeated across campus schedules):
- Plan A — single full payment (early-payment discount applies if paid on or before 5 June).
- Plan B — three instalments due on 5 June, 5 September and 5 December (a smaller on-time discount applies). Examples: for an annual fee of Rs. 45,000 that would be three instalments of Rs. 15,000 each; for Rs. 50,000 that would be approximately Rs. 16,667 per instalment; for Rs. 65,000 approximately Rs. 21,667 per instalment (instalment amounts are derived from the published annual fees).
- Plan C — ten monthly instalments (no discount). Exact monthly amounts follow the annual fee divided into ten equal instalments when Plan C is chosen.

Affiliation, caution and imprest deposits (one‑time / annual items)

- Affiliation fee (annual):
- Purani Haveli: Rs. 3,000 per year (listed in the PH annexure).
- NKB: Rs. 4,000 per year (listed in the NKB annexure).

- Caution deposit (collected at registration): typically Rs. 5,000 for the PH and NKB campus fee tables; the Endeavour provision shows a higher caution deposit (Rs. 15,000) where specified. The caution deposit remains with the school until withdrawal and is repayable only when there are no outstanding dues (exceptions for mid‑year withdrawal are specified).

- Imprest deposit (small advance to cover incidental items): Rs. 1,000 (collected with first instalment at registration). The imprest balance is used for small recurring items (stationery, event registrations, transport extras, fines) and any balance is carried forward.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Due dates and timing:
- For Plan B (three-instalment plan): instalments are due on 5 June, 5 September and 5 December. Timely payment on those dates qualifies for the modest three‑instalment discount shown in the fee annexures.
- Tuition instalments must be paid on or before the 5th of the month in which they fall; the annexures reiterate this obligation and the payment schedule.
- Consequences of late or unpaid fees:
- If annual tuition fees are past due, the school will withhold bonafide certificates, examination hall tickets and performance reports. If fees are past due for two months, the student may not be allowed to attend classes. Parents remain liable for annual tuition even if the student withdraws or joins mid‑year.

Boarding / hostel fees

- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding/hostel accommodation. No separate boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms and dress code:
- A uniform and sports dress are required; parents must purchase specified uniform items (minimum two sets per year and sports dress). Tailoring/purchase centres are named for convenience but no fixed uniform price appears in the fee annexures. Parents are instructed where to purchase uniforms and how many sets to maintain.

- Study materials and stationery:
- The school publishes study materials and stationery lists by campus and grade. Some school-supplied items are complimentary (school diary, ID card, annual class photo); certain subscriptions or materials are charged (example: Britannica online subscription at Rs. 400 where listed). Individual text and stationery costs vary and are itemised in the published study-materials lists.

- Examples of other administrative or optional fees (listed in prior fee annexures):
- Application for withdrawal, duplicate document fees, special applications (e.g., condoning underage, language exemptions, promotion requests) and extracurricular or remedial monthly charges are shown as separate small charges in earlier annexures (examples previously published include application/withdrawal fees around Rs. 350, duplicate receipt Rs. 50, condone/exemption applications Rs. 1,000, extracurricular or remedial classes approx. Rs. 400 per month). These items are billed separately to tuition and are identified as not included in the annual tuition line.

Refunds and withdrawal policy

- Fees once paid are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The caution deposit is refundable only if there are no outstanding dues; the school's annexures state explicitly that caution deposit will not be returned in the event of mid‑year withdrawal where fees are due. Parents remain liable for the annual tuition fee even if a student withdraws or joins in the middle of the academic year.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Accepted payment methods:
- Cash, cheque and online bank transfer to the school fee account are explicitly accepted. The published account details for transfers are provided in the fee annexures.
- The site includes an online “Pay Fees” facility and suggested UPI/online payment mechanisms are available for parents (online payment and UPI options are provided on the school's payments pages). Credit‑card or portal payments have been used for fee collection processes in the school's published materials.
- Bank details (as published in the fee annexures for fee transfer):
- FOCUS HIGH SCHOOL FEES A/c No. 6108625917, INDIAN BANK, Darul Shafa branch, IFSC: IDIB000D032 (parents are asked to submit acknowledgement to the accounts office and specify the child's name, ID number and instalment number when transferring funds).

Summary of the main actionable items for a parent

- Expect the fee components: annual tuition (varies by campus and grade), an annual affiliation fee, a caution deposit at registration, and an imprest deposit collected with the first instalment.
- Choose between full payment (early‑payment discount), three instalments (scheduled 5 June / 5 September / 5 December with a small on‑time discount) or ten monthly instalments (no discount). Timely payment by the 5th of each due month is required to avoid consequences.
- Budget additionally for uniforms, textbooks/stationery, any optional extracurricular or remedial fees and administrative charges (duplicate documents, special applications), and note that most payments are non‑refundable.
Academics

Focus High School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Montessori Curriculum, Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and runs a STEM program.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English, Hindi and Urdu are taught as languages.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling support is available for students; counsellors provide preventive and counselling support as part of student welfare, and medical or counselling assistance is available as necessary.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a Child Safety Policy with a Child Protection Officer (CPO) on each campus and a Child Protection Committee (CPC) to oversee safety and redressal. Staff declare prior offences and mistreatment of children during recruitment and receive training on the POCSO Act, 2012. The policy establishes procedures for reporting child safety concerns, including handling of abuse complaints, coordination with authorities, and collaboration with partner organisations to protect students.
Parent Experience

Community
The school hosts a variety of events that engage students, families, and staff across its campuses. Examples include a Walk-In Recruitment Drive for educators on February 7, 2026 at Purani Haveli Campus, and a "Working Together to Support Children" session as part of the Parent Orientation Programme on January 31, 2026. PYP Network Hyderabad events, including the PYP Exhibition, illustrate ongoing community engagement within the IB framework. The school operates across multiple campuses including Purani Haveli, Noor Khan Bazar, and Darushifa, and communicates community activities through campus events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Committee is a key stakeholder group at Focus High School. The core responsibilities of parents' committee members are: to develop a sense of ownership, belonging, and engagement among parents; to help the school fulfill requirements across all aspects of children's development; to collect feedback and suggestions for improvement; to help school leaders assess satisfaction and policy performance; to train parents in parenting styles and nurturing of children; and to develop a cohort of parent leaders to model involvement. The school regards parents as partners in education and engages them through a structured parents' committee to support school-wide initiatives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates across three Hyderabad campuses: Darushifa, Noor Khan Bazar, and Purani Haveli. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and a STEM program, with outdoor learning experiences and a balance among curricular subjects, sports, and arts.

Academic Facilities
The school has the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and a STEM program. Subjects offered include Urdu or Hindi as first language; Telugu as second language; English as third language; Social Studies; Sciences; Arts; Mathematics; ICT. A Virtual Library is available on campuses. Academic policies include an Assessment policy, a Language policy, and an Inclusion policy, and the Programme of Inquiry.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has co-curricular activities, with sports and arts integrated alongside academics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers IB PYP for Nur-Grade 5 and IB MYP for Grades 6-10, and a STEM program. The MYP emphasizes future-ready learning with critical and creative thinking, effective communication, collaboration and leadership, and research and problem-solving. The curriculum uses global contexts to connect learning to real-world issues and to promote international-mindedness. Students participate in meaningful community engagement as part of the MYP framework.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is a designated IB MYP subject at Focus High School. Arts activities include fingerprint painting, stone painting, Charminar-inspired artworks, origami, and related crafts, with exhibitions and competitions that showcase student work. The arts program is integrated within the IB framework to support creative expression. Publications and school materials frequently highlight student art and arts activities.

Cultural & Language
IB MYP includes Language & Literature in English and Language Acquisition in Hindi or Urdu. The curriculum uses global contexts to connect language learning to real-world issues and to promote international-mindedness. Students participate in meaningful community engagement as part of the MYP language experiences.

Social & Hobbies
Physical and Health Education is a designated IB MYP subject. Sports and outdoor activities are part of student life across campuses. The School Leadership Team provides student leadership opportunities, and leadership-focused events such as the FES Leadership Conclave are held. Arts and cultural activities are highlighted in school publications and events.

Community & Service
Community Engagement is a core component of the IB Middle Years Programme, previously known as Service as Action. It fosters active and responsible citizenship as part of the MYP. The school's mission emphasizes holistic development and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The School Leadership Team includes roles such as Director & Principal, Head of School, Director (Operations), and Director (Curriculum). The mission emphasizes 'creative professionalism' and distributed leadership. Leadership is embedded in governance, policy development, and school culture. Staff collaboration and reflective practice underpin leadership at the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Training for physical health is part of the school's mission. Physical and Health Education is a designated IB MYP subject. Sports days and outdoor activities are part of student life across campuses, including events such as the PH campus's first sports day for pre-primary children. The Endeavour Department supports neuro-divergent students to promote inclusive wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages offered are Urdu, Hindi, Telugu, and English. English is the medium of instruction from the earliest grades. Urdu and Hindi are first languages: Urdu and Hindi for PP1 to C2, and Urdu or Hindi for C3 to C10; Telugu is a second language from C3 to C10. Language support includes translation and explanation one-on-one, with meetings conducted in Hindi, Urdu, and English, and staff who can converse in Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, and English.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the language of instruction from the earliest grades. Urdu and Hindi are first languages: Urdu and Hindi for PP1 to C2, and Urdu or Hindi for C3 to C10. Telugu is a second language starting in C3. English is a third language from PP1 to C10.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin admissions by visiting the Join Us page to start the process. The page provides an online form to join Focus High School, including fields for the applicant's personal information and department selections (Primary Years, Middle Years, Administration). 2. Complete the online application by filling in required details such as name, phone, email, date of birth, nationality, languages, educational qualifications, and references as shown on the form. 3. For admissions inquiries, contact the Admissions team at admissions@focushighschool.org. The school operates multiple Hyderabad campuses in Darushifa, Noor Khan Bazar, and Purani Haveli and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and a STEM program.
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