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Beaconhouse Newlands

Pakistan, Lahore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Urdu, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Beaconhouse Newlands runs across four campuses in Lahore, Islamabad, Multan and Karachi, serving students from 0 to 18. The school delivers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus the CP, and Cambridge IGCSE for ages 14–16. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and ATL development across all programmes. The CP combines Diploma study with a career-related core to prepare learners for local and global contexts. The Lahore campus features a 15-acre sports complex with a riding school (18 horses), football and cricket grounds, multiple courts, and a 400-metre track, alongside ecological study areas. The Learning Tower library houses 23,000 resources and an ICT suite on the top floor for projects and robotics. Extended learning includes Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Co-Curricular, and Sports programmes; clubs span 47+ options from Debating to Robotics and Tech & Design. The school also runs a strong community ethos, with initiatives such as One Teach 1 and Environmental Club; facilities include boarding, security, and in-house dining.

Newlands Lahore: Plot No. 632/1, Block J, DHA Phase VI, Lahore; Newlands Islamabad: Hill View Road, Mohra Noor, Banigala, Islamabad; Newlands Multan: (campus page does not publish a full street address; referenced as Officers Colony / Khanewal Road area); Newlands Karachi: DHA Phase VIII (Zone B), Phase VIII, DHA, Karachi

The Essentials

Beaconhouse Newlands has instruction in English.

Location
Beaconhouse Newlands Lahore is located at Plot No. 632/1, Block J, Phase VI DHA Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It sits in the DHA Lahore neighbourhood, accessible via the DHA road network. The campus is part of the Beaconhouse School System in Pakistan.

Stages
The school offers Early Years Programme, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Secondary School Programme and College Programme.

Country affiliation
Pakistan

School day structure
Boarding is offered as a day boarding program, with two self-study periods during weekdays (before and after dinner) and one on Sunday before dinner.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Newlands Lahore offers single-gender boarding facilities supervised around the clock by trained staff. The Boarding House is secured with high security walls and 24/7 guards with electronic surveillance; meals are prepared in-house by a resident chef and laundry is provided by a vendor. There are two supervised study periods on weekdays and weekend leaves are allowed with parental consent; curfew times apply (weekdays 10:30 pm, weekends 11:00 pm).

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are defined in the Uniform Catalogue for Pre-Nursery to Diploma Programme, detailing white shirts, pinafore skirts or grey/navy trousers, dress shirts, school crest, and sportswear; items are available at authorized retailers; the catalogue provides current specifications.

Food Options
Nutritious meals are prepared in-house by a resident chef; lunch is served daily in the cafeteria, and the monthly lunch menu is shared with parents.

House System
Newlands has a House System with four houses named Baltit, Ranikot, Rhotas and Sandeman. House Points are earned for sports, academics and service, and a House Cup & Shield is awarded at year-end; Heads of House (staff) and House Captains (students) coordinate participation.

Governance and Ownership
Beaconhouse-Newlands Lahore is part of the Beaconhouse Group and operates within the Beaconhouse School System, the Group's flagship network. The Beaconhouse Group operates across multiple countries (including Malaysia, Oman, the UAE and Pakistan), with Beaconhouse-Newlands Lahore as part of its network.
Fees
Application fees

- Application / registration fees (amounts) are not published on the publicly available admissions materials. Parents must request the specific application, assessment or acceptance fee amounts from the school's admissions/accounts office.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- A public, itemised tuition fee schedule showing amounts by year group and per term is not published in the school's publicly available materials for the current academic-year period. Specific tuition amounts (per term and annual totals) are provided by the school on request and are issued as the official fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Boarding fees are stated to be payable in advance at the beginning of every term and are non‑refundable.

- The school requires payment in advance for boarding each term; no public, detailed statement about the tuition billing frequency or penalties for late tuition appears in the available public pages. Parents should obtain the full billing schedule and payment terms directly from the school's accounts office.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is available at Newlands campuses that offer IGCSE/A‑Level and senior programmes. Boarding fees are payable in advance at the start of each term and are non‑refundable. Additional boarding‑related charges (for example laundry service and any optional weekend trip charges) may be applied and are paid separately.

Other costs and typical extras

- Uniforms: a uniform catalogue is referenced by the school; uniform purchase is a separate cost borne by parents.

- Meals: meals for boarders are prepared in‑house; whether meals are included in boarding fees or charged separately is not specified in the publicly available materials and should be confirmed with the school.

- Laundry: a laundry service is provided for boarders by an external vendor at standard rates; laundry fees are paid directly by the student/family.

- Other potential charges (commonly applied at international schools) that are not published publicly for this school may include examination / external exam fees, textbooks and learning resources, co‑curricular activity fees, transport (bus) fees and security/deposit amounts; parents should ask for an itemised schedule listing any such compulsory or optional charges.

Refund information

- Boarding fees are explicitly described as non‑refundable and payable at the beginning of each term. No detailed, public refund policy for tuition, deposits or other charges is published in the available materials; parents should request the school's official refund and withdrawal policy.

Fee payment options

- Publicly available pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cheque). Parents should obtain the school's accounts instructions (accepted payment methods, bank details, credit‑card surcharges if any) when requesting the official fee schedule and invoice.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

- The school's public pages confirm that boarding is available and that boarding fees are payable in advance each term and non‑refundable; they also confirm ancillary charges such as laundry are paid separately. However, a full, itemised tuition fee schedule (per year group, showing per‑term and annual amounts), application/acceptance fee amounts, published tuition refund rules, and published payment methods were not available in the publicly accessible materials reviewed. Parents must obtain the official, itemised fee schedule and accounts terms directly from the school to get exact per‑term and per‑year figures and complete payment instructions.
Academics

Beaconhouse Newlands teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
ATLs are embedded across the IB Continuum at Newlands. The curriculum is delivered through four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). The PYP uses inquiry as pedagogy to develop the whole child; the MYP provides eight subject groups and inquiry-based assessment; Cambridge IGCSE is offered for students aged 14–16; the DP is learner-centred with active teacher scaffolding and a low teacher-to-student ratio to enable individualized attention; the CP combines DP study with a career-related core to prepare students for local and global contexts.

Student Teacher Ratio
Low teacher-to-student ratio supports individualized attention.

Higher Education Progression
The Access Centre provides expert advice on university admissions and supports students in selecting career paths and securing admissions to universities of their choice, including UCAS information and international admissions guidance; university information sessions and career-related activities are offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops internationally minded, life-long learners who value collaboration and cultural diversity and become compassionate and responsible global citizens. It places equal emphasis on academics and co-curricular activities, and students engage in community service to foster compassion and inclusivity. The IB Learner Profile guides social and emotional development, including attributes such as caring, balance, and reflective thinking. Students learn to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators and risk-takers through the IB programmes. The school emphasizes inclusion and strong home-school partnerships to support student well-being and personal growth. The IB Mission Statement and Beaconhouse Newlands' beliefs promote intercultural understanding and respect as central to emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Newlands provides full support to pupils with Special Educational Needs. It offers a child-centered approach within a rich learning environment that emphasizes acceptance, supervision, and ongoing support. This SEN provision helps build strong relationships among students, parents, and staff. The admission process includes a detailed assessment by the SEN coordinator for students with SEN. The school states inclusive education and accommodation for learners with SEN based on its capacity to provide necessary resources.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From Pre-Nursery onwards, learners should be proficient in Urdu and preferably in English. English is the primary language of instruction. A supportive Urdu Language Programme is offered. Foreign language options are available based on campus demographics. Communicators express themselves confidently and creatively in more than one language, aligning with multilingual learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Beaconhouse Newlands emphasises holistic development and student wellbeing as part of its student-centered approach. The Student Counselling page states the school prioritises students' holistic development and their wellbeing. The IB Mission Statement emphasises compassionate lifelong learning and intercultural understanding. The school champions inclusion and partnerships with families to support student wellbeing and responsibility. The IB Learner Profile describes balanced, caring, and reflective individuals who contribute to well-being.

Safeguarding
Newlands prioritises a safe and respectful learning environment. The discipline policy is designed to support students' behaviour while ensuring the integrity of the school community and the dignity of all individuals. Students are expected to interact with others using respectful language, fostering tolerance, empathy, and understanding. Discriminatory or derogatory behaviour, including racism, bullying in all forms including cyber-bullying, or sexism, will be strictly addressed. The policy includes an offense matrix with delineated consequences such as verbal warnings, detentions, suspensions, and expulsions. Parental involvement and collaboration with school staff are emphasised to address discipline concerns and uphold the values of the community.
Parent Experience

History
Newlands was launched in Lahore through a strategic alliance with Newlands School, UK, in September 2011. Newlands Kuala Lumpur and Islamabad were established in 2015, and the Multan campus opened in September 2016. Newlands provides high quality and challenging international education to its students, developing them as inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, and risk-takers who are principled, open-minded, caring, balanced, and reflective. These attributes help students become responsible members of the local, national, and global communities.

Community
Newlands operates four campuses across Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, and Karachi. As a day boarding school, it places equal emphasis on academics and co-curricular activities and includes community service to foster compassion and inclusivity. Newlands offers full support to pupils with special educational needs and fosters strong relationships between students, parents, and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Single-gender boarding facilities are supervised around the clock by trained staff. Boarding rooms are air-conditioned and comfortable. There is 24-hour security, first aid and maintenance cover. Nutritious meals are prepared in-house by a resident chef. Internet connectivity is available throughout the premises and generators guarantee uninterrupted power supply. Transportation to and from school is provided, and there are indoor and outdoor sports with expert coaching.

Sports Facilities
The Sports Complex at Newlands Lahore spans 15 acres and supports the physical and mental health of students. It offers a riding school with 18 horses, a football ground, a cricket ground, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, a tennis court, and a 400-metre track with eight lanes for athletics. The extended facilities provide ecological study opportunities with birds, horses, an organic vegetable farm, free-ranging chickens, and fruit trees. Students participate in supervised games and activities under professional coaching.

Academic Facilities
Fully-equipped laboratories include Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Information Communications Technology, and a Media Lab, supervised by trained staff. The Learning Tower is the school library—a three-storey building housing over 23,000 books and reference materials, with digital resources and an ICT suite on the top floor for research, multimedia projects, and robotics. Library lessons and related activities are supported in this space, which serves as a hub for reading and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extended Learning offers Co-Curricular Programme, Sports Programme, and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a broad co-curricular program with 47+ clubs across the Primary, Middle, and Senior schools. Clubs focus on public speaking, science, and teaching, and include technology and problem-solving activities to extend classroom learning. Senior School features Debating, TED-Ed, and Robotics, along with Math and Mind Games and STEAM projects. The Tech & Design Club includes Minecraft projects, New and Emerging Technologies, presentations, and inter-house COD gaming competitions.

Arts & Creative
The arts and creative options span primary to senior levels. PYP clubs include Music Club, Knitting & Sewing, Gardening, Puppetry, Public Speaking, Scouting, Calligraphy, Cooking, Arts & Craft, and Woodwork. In MYP and Senior School, Drama, Music, Media Club (photography and filmmaking), and STEAM-inspired projects enrich creative expression. The Media Club covers photography, video editing, and graphic design.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin Club teaches Mandarin language and Chinese culture. Orators' Den trains students to process and analyze information, build confidence, and present viewpoints persuasively.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular program offers hobby and recreation clubs. Gardening, Puppetry, Cooking, Arts & Craft, and Woodwork give hands-on, creative activities across year groups. Public Speaking and Debating provide opportunities to practice ideas in informal settings. The Environmental Club and Media Club also offer pastime projects like photography and nature-based activities.

Community & Service
Each 1 Teach 1 program has students coaching custodial staff in basic English, Urdu, computer skills, mathematics, and personal hygiene. The Human Library lets students learn from peers and community members through personal stories. The Environmental Club analyzes global environmental issues and takes action. The Social Action Squad promotes community awareness and service initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as part of extended learning. Debating develops critical thinking and confident communication, while Orators' Den trains students to present their points persuasively. TED-Ed connects students with an international organization to deliver short talks, expanding leadership opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Self Defence classes boost confidence, physical fitness, and reflexes. Food & Nutrition teaches healthy cooking and nutrition. Scouting provides outdoor activities that support physical and mental well-being. The Sports Programme supports regular physical activity and well-being across the school.
Languages

Language Provision
From Pre‑Nursery onwards, learners should be proficient in Urdu and preferably in English. English is the primary language of instruction. A supportive Urdu Language Programme is offered, with foreign language options based on campus demographics.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. Urdu is taught and supported through an Urdu Language Programme from Pre‑Nursery onward. Foreign language options are offered based on campus demographics.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 - STUDENT INFORMATION: Newlands provides an Online Admission Form. The form requests the student's name, guardian name, class, campus, and the academic session, plus contact number, city, email, and CNIC. There is an option to add another child within the same application. After submitting the form, a school representative will contact the family to continue the admissions process.
Step 2 - GUARDIAN INFORMATION: The Guardian Information step collects guardian details via the online form. This step follows the Student Information section and is labeled 'GUARDIAN INFORMATION' on the admissions page. It precedes Step 3, which completes the application for the child's admission.
Step 3 - Add Another Child: The form includes an option to add another child within the same application. Families can repeat the process for additional children. The online admissions process is accessible via the Apply Now/Admission form.
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