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Vivek High School Chandigarh

India, Chandigarh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹50,000 - 180,000
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, CBSE Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Hindi
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Vivek High School Chandigarh is a co-educational private day school that offers a regional and international perspective within India's Chandigarh education landscape. The school teaches in English and is affiliated with CBSE and Cambridge International Education (Cambridge registered IA799), reflecting both national standards and international assessment frameworks. Established in 1984 and run by the Bhagwant Singh Charitable Trust, it has grown from 58 students to 1,678, with around 140 teaching staff. The curriculum weaves rigorous academics with a wide range of extracurriculars: Olympiad participation through the Science Olympiad Foundation, Model United Nations conferences, and the inclusion of Trinity College London examinations in Speech & Drama, Communication Skills, and Performance Arts. German is offered as a third language under the PASCH partnership. A Round Square member since 1999 anchors service, exchanges and leadership projects, complemented by Duke of Edinburgh, JA Company Programme and Vivek Social Initiative initiatives, emphasizing character and resilience.

Vivek High School, Sector 38 B Rd, Sector 38B, Sector 38, Chandigarh, 160014, India

The Essentials

Vivek High School Chandigarh has instruction in English.

Location
Vivek High School is in Sector 38-B, Chandigarh 160036, India. A Mohali campus is located at Sector 70, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071, India.

Stages
Montessori Toddlers; Lower & Upper Elementary; Grade 7 & 8; Grade 9 & 10; Grade 11 & 12; Jagriti (All grades).

Type
Co-educational private day school.

Additional learning support
Jagriti provides individualized learning programs for students with special needs within an inclusive environment.

Country affiliation
CBSE (affiliated) and Cambridge International Education (Cambridge registered IA799).

School day structure
School timings: Monday to Wednesday 7:55 am–2:20 pm; Thursday and Friday 7:55 am–4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday off. The academic year comprises Term 1 (April–September) and Term 2 (October–March).
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a house system. The autonomous School Council manages school houses, upholding protocols and organizing all cultural programs. School programs are student-driven, and there are 22 clubs (including Socially Useful Productive Work).

Governance and Ownership
The school operates under Bhagwant Singh Charitable Trust and is affiliated with CBSE (Code 2630029) and the Cambridge curriculum (Code IA799). Governance is led by Chairman Mr. Harmeet Singh Mamik and Managing Director/Administrator Mr. Vikramjeet Singh Mamik; Principal Ms. Renu Puri.
Fees

Annual tuition at Vivek High School Chandigarh ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 180,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Administrative (one-time) fees
- Administrative / Admission Charges: INR 50,000 (one-time). Administrative/Admission charges are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (by year group) — amounts shown per quarter and per academic year (quarterly × 4)
- Montessori Toddlers: INR 40,000 per quarter — INR 160,000 per year.
- Montessori Nursery: INR 37,800 per quarter — INR 151,200 per year.
- Montessori LKG, UKG, Elementary I & II: INR 36,500 per quarter — INR 146,000 per year.
- Montessori Elementary III: INR 35,900 per quarter — INR 143,600 per year.
- Classes IV to IX (CBSE) and Class X (CBSE & IG): INR 37,000 per quarter — INR 148,000 per year.
- Class IX IG (Cambridge curriculum): INR 45,000 per quarter — INR 180,000 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: Fees are billed quarterly. Standard due windows for each quarter are: 1st quarter (April) — pay 1st to 10th April; 2nd quarter (July) — 1st to 10th July; 3rd quarter (October) — 1st to 10th October; 4th quarter (January) — 1st to 10th January. Late‑payment fines apply (e.g., INR 200 from 11th–15th, INR 500 from 16th–20th, INR 1,000 from 21st to month end).
- Payment terms: All fees are payable in advance on or before the announced due dates. Fees paid are non‑transferable between students or academic sessions. Persistent non‑payment may lead to suspension of student services (report cards, exam participation, certificates).

Fee payment options (methods accepted and portals)
- Online payment through the school's payment gateway / SchoolPad (web portal and mobile app). Accepted electronic methods include Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card and Credit Card.
- At the school office the school accepts Cheque or Demand Draft for payments where allowed. Cash is not accepted.
- The online payment portal and app are the primary channels; parents should use the school portal/app login for fee remittance and payment receipts.

Boarding / Hostel fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and does not offer hostel accommodation.

Other charges and optional fees
- Transport fee: Transport is charged separately and typically billed for 11 months (one month exempted in the first quarter because of summer vacation). Transport fee deadlines align with quarterly fee deadlines; discontinuation requires written notice (15 days) or fee for the next month becomes due. Annual insurance/tax charges for transport may be payable regardless of the month of enrollment.
- Caution money / security deposit: Caution money may apply for certain students (historically applicable to older admissions); specific refund rules apply — if withdrawal notice is given after the school's stated deadline, caution money (where applicable) is refunded only after deducting the fee for the next quarter. (This condition applies to the cohorts identified in the school circulars.)
- Other possible charges: Separate charges or funds (for example annual funds, examination fees, activity/material charges, Ex‑Vivekite Association registration for Class XII, development/construction funds, uniform costs and specific program fees) are levied in addition to tuition where applicable; such items are billed separately and on notification. Payment instructions identify specific links for school fee, transport fee and certain registration fees.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Tuition and transport fees: Fees once paid are not refundable.
- Administrative/Admission charges: Administrative/Admission Charges are non‑refundable.
- Withdrawal and caution money: If a written withdrawal request is received after the school's stated cutoff date for continuation/withdrawal, any refundable caution money (if applicable to that student) will be refunded after deducting the fee for the next quarter as per the school circular. Parents must provide withdrawal notice in writing as required by the school calendar/rules.
Parent Experience

History
Vivek High School was established on April 04, 1984 and is run under the Bhagwant Singh Charitable Trust. The school is co-educational and the medium of instruction is English. Within a year of its inception, the school was affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. Since inception, the student count has grown from 58 to 1,678 and the teaching staff has reached about 140. The trust was founded by Late Sardar Bhagwant Singh in 1974, who envisioned a school devoted to joyful learning, strong values and leadership.

Community
Vivek High School is a Round Square member; it began its association in 1999 and became a Global member in 2003, enabling participation in service projects, exchanges, conferences and collaborations. The Round Square Discovery Framework is embedded in the curriculum to strengthen character education in the school community. Jagriti provides inclusive education for special children with an individualized learning program and facilities such as wheelchairs, lifts, scribe for examinations, and CBSE concessions; field trips are included. Community events and student engagement are visible in the school's calendar of events, including Eco Club competitions, cross-country runs, and inter-house science quizzes.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) exists and a list of PTA members is uploaded in Mandatory Disclosure 2021-22. Governance disclosures also list the School Management Committee (SMC) along with the PTA. Regular parent‑teacher interactions are scheduled as part of the academic calendar, including Parent Teacher Meetings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Olympiads: Vivek High School participates in Olympiad exams organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation, including NCO, NSO, IMO, IEO, ICO, IGKO, and ISSO. All students from Classes 1 to 12 are eligible to participate, with results used to assess growth and identify areas for development. The school also runs Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, where students debate and negotiate on global issues, building research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills.

Arts & Creative
Trinity College London Examinations are embedded in the curriculum, with four examination options: Speech & Drama, Communication Skills, Performance Arts, and Plays in Production. Play Productions showcase Montessori and upper-year theatre, song, and dance performances as part of annual productions. Lit-Fest, the annual Literature Festival, fosters literary appreciation and direct engagement with authors.

Cultural & Language
PASCH (German) Information shows Vivek High is a Schools: Partners for the Future (PASCH) partner, with German language integrated into the curriculum as a third language and supported by Goethe-Institut and partner networks. The program includes language learning activities, teacher training, and student exchanges/camps that connect Vivek High to German-language opportunities. German language camps and related exchanges are referenced as part of the PASCH offerings.

Social & Hobbies
Morning Clubs focus on sports and physical activities (Chess, Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Cricket, Taekwondo) to energize the day. SUPW Afternoon Clubs expand into arts and creative fields (Giddha, Kathak, Vocal Singing, Theatre, Percussion, Coding, MUN, Orator's Club, Photography, Guitar, Macramé, and more). Students also participate in MUN events as part of the clubs program.

Community & Service
Vivek High School is a Round Square member since 1999, with participation in Service Projects, Exchanges, Conferences, and collaborative activities embedded in the Round Square framework. The school also runs the Vivek Social Initiative Programme, where students conduct interviews with notable personalities for Vivek 90.5 FM to foster discussion, awareness, and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The school partners with tGELF for Life Skills & Leadership Programs, focusing on leadership, ethics, altruism, and decisiveness. It offers the Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Award program with four areas (Service, Adventure, Skills & Interests, Physical Recreation) across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The JA Company Programme (Junior Achievement) teaches students to start and run real businesses, guided by mentors and workshops with opportunities to compete and showcase ideas.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Morning Clubs start the day with physical activity, including activities such as Chess, Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Cricket, and Taekwondo. The school emphasizes physical well-being through morning and evening practice schedules and a broad sports program. The intertwined arts, sports, and leadership activities contribute to holistic well-being and everyday resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
Medium of instruction is English. Languages offered as subjects include French (IGCSE and CBSE), Hindi and German (CBSE). The school uses Montessori pedagogy for early years (18 months–12 years) and offers Cambridge IGCSE and A level, along with CBSE curricula for older students (ages 13–18).
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is affiliated to CBSE (Affiliation No. 2630029) and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (IA799) registered school.
Admissions

Admissions
The prospectus and application booklet are available at the School Reception. The application form must be filled in and signed by the person responsible for the student's education. The admission checklist includes: passport-size photographs (one family photograph and three student photographs); attested copy of birth certificate (notarised); copies of Aadhaar Card for the student and both parents; medical record (if any); PEN (Permanent Education Number of UDISE+) from LKg onwards; copies of the student's school reports (not applicable for Toddlers & Nursery admission); these documents should be submitted with the application form, duly attested and notarised. Please furnish original transfer certificate if the child is presently studying at another school. Stage 2: Interactions/Interviews are conducted for admission into all classes, subject to vacancy. Children with special needs will be covered under the inclusive education programme as per CBSE norms, subject to vacancy. Stage 3: Payment: The fee will be paid through the Online Payment Gateway (SchoolPad) in four quarterly installments. Fee Structure for the Session 2026-27: Admission Charges: Rs. 40,000; Montessori Toddlers: Rs. 39,000; Montessori Nursery: Rs. 36,700; Montessori LKg: Rs. 33,440; Montessori UKG: Rs. 32,230; Montessori Elementary Classes I–III: Rs. 32,230; Classes IV–X: Rs. 33,340; Jagriti: Rs. 40,690. Note: Admission charges once paid will not be refunded.
School Events
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