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Cedar College

Pakistan, Karachi

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Fees Fees not listed
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Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Urdu
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Sixth Form
Introduction

Cedar College operates in DHA and PECHS campuses in Karachi, offering Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The A-Level program offers flexible subject combinations across Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Further Maths, History, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Urdu. The Liberal Arts Core Programme (LACP) spans humanities, social and natural sciences, languages, coding, public speaking, and the arts, while Core Programmes cover Arts and Design, Engineering and Technology, Science and Innovation, Computer Sciences, and Business and Commerce, with Level 1–3 courses and modules including Film Making, Graphic Design, Basic Ceramics, Make Your Electric Vehicle, electronics and automation, and 3D printing. The Cedar Enrichment Program includes 22 clubs, Olympiads, and Student Council, guiding university placements locally and globally. Pakistan Sign Language is offered as a Core Course. Established eleven years ago, Cedar is Karachi's largest A‑Level institution, with PECHS campus featuring classrooms and light, plus sports too.

DHA campus: Plot #211, Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Phase 8, DHA, Karachi; PECHS campus: Hill Park / Karachi Memon Society, PECHS, Karachi

The Essentials

Location
Cedar College is located in Karachi, Pakistan. The address is 211, Khayaban-e-Shaheen, DHA Phase VIII, Karachi. The campus operates in the DHA and PECHS areas, with the main location serving DHA Phase VIII.

Stages
A-Level education is offered. AS admissions and A2 admissions are available.
Fees
Fees overview

- Cedar College requires an admission (application) fee to secure an offered place; the acceptance packet issued after admission specifies the deadline and the method to submit a pay-order for this admission fee.

Application / admission fees

- An admission fee is charged and must be paid by pay-order when an offer is accepted; the acceptance packet states the deadline for that pay-order.
- Merit and sports scholarships may be applied to the admission fee according to the admissions round: Round 1 scholarship is applied 100% to both admission fee and tuition; Round 2 scholarship is applied at 75% to the admission fee and 100% to tuition; Round 3 scholarship is applied at 50% to the admission fee and 100% to tuition. For regular admissions after results are released, scholarships (if any) are applied only to tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (detail per term / per year)

- Specific tuition amounts per term or per academic year for each year group (AS / A2 / A Level cohorts) are not published in the publicly accessible admissions and college pages. Tuition is charged for the college's A Level programme; scholarship awards (see above) reduce tuition as specified by the admissions round.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The acceptance packet accompanying an offer sets the deadline for payment of the admission fee (submit by pay-order). No publicly posted, itemised termly or annual billing schedule or formal instalment plan is published on the public admissions pages. Parents receive specific payment deadlines and terms with the acceptance packet.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not listed among the college offerings on the public campus information; there are two campuses noted (DHA and PECHS). No public schedule of boarding fees is provided, and no boarding fee amounts are published.

Other costs or fees

- The college may assess other charges common to A Level programmes (for example: examination/registration fees, subject-specific lab or materials charges, field trips, optional enrichment activity fees, and transport), but specific line-item amounts for such charges are not published on the public admissions pages. Scholarship awards can affect the admission fee and tuition as described above.

Refund information

- No publicly posted, itemised refund policy or numeric refund schedule for admission, security deposits, tuition or other fees is provided on the college's public admissions pages. Refund terms (if any) are set out in the acceptance packet and the college's Terms and Conditions provided at admission.

Fee payment options

- The admission process specifically refers to paying the admission fee by pay-order as the mechanism for securing a place; the acceptance packet identifies the deadline and instructions to submit that pay-order. No other payment methods (for example, card, online transfer, or direct-bank details) are published on the public admissions pages. Any additional payment methods or invoicing options are provided in the acceptance documentation and through the college's admissions portal.

Scholarships and reductions that affect fees

- Scholarships and financial assistance are available and are applied to tuition and admission fees according to application round and the scholarship award level. Students on scholarship must meet the college's attendance and academic standards as conditions of the award. The scholarship grid and criteria explain how awards are applied to admission and tuition charges by round.
Academics

Cedar College teaches Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
A-Level program offered with flexible subject combinations across a wide range of subjects including Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Further Maths, Global Perspectives & Research, History, ICT, Literature, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Travel & Tourism, and Urdu. The Liberal Arts Core Programme (LACP) spans humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, languages, coding, public speaking, and the arts. Core Programmes include Arts & Design, Engineering & Technology, Science & Innovation, Computer Sciences, and Business & Commerce, with Level 1–3 courses and hands-on modules such as Film Making, Graphic Design, Basic Ceramics, Make your own Electric Vehicle, electronics & automation, and 3D printing. Each Core Course ends with a tangible deliverable such as a film, a prototype, a deployed application, or a business strategy. The Cedar Enrichment Program extends learning beyond the classroom through 22 Clubs, Societies, Olympiads, and Student Council, fostering creativity, leadership, and collaboration, while Academics focuses on personalized pathways to secure placements at top universities locally and globally.

Higher Education Progression
Guides students to placements at top universities locally and globally; Cedar College is represented at prestigious universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented
The Cedar Enrichment Program provides clubs, societies, Olympiads, and a Student Council as platforms for advanced learning, creativity, leadership, and competition beyond the standard curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has College Counselling offering personalised guidance through every stage of the A-Level journey, shaping student profiles for successful university placements locally and globally. Enrichment provides 22 clubs and societies and a Liberal Arts Core Programme, giving students space to explore interests, lead, and grow beyond the classroom. Cedar College positions students as leaders of tomorrow and empowers them to become responsible global citizens. The sports program supports a wide range of activities with an expanding trophy cabinet, quality coaching, and a culture that demands the best. Education at Cedar is viewed as more than grades; the community focuses on developing well-rounded individuals capable of leadership and collaboration.

Mental Wellbeing
The counselling department runs an in-depth program that supports students throughout the university application process. Students take ownership of their applications, using available tools and resources to make informed decisions. The department is committed to supporting, encouraging, and listening to students as they navigate stress and uncertainty. College counsellors provide one-on-one support to tailor the educational journey to align with students' goals. Students receive assistance with university applications, including identifying universities, essays, interviews, and scholarship applications, with regular check-in meetings. The department collaborates with notable local and international organizations to support student research and applications, including Education USA, IDP International, Tristar Education, the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and others.
Parent Experience

History
Cedar College was established eleven years ago in Karachi by founding directors with a vision to prepare students to think independently, compete globally, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. Today Cedar College is the largest A-Level institution in Karachi. Its growth reflects eleven years of determination, hard work, and a commitment to learning at every stage of the journey. The culture is defined by how the Cedar community responds to both successes and setbacks. Cedar College is a major educational institution in Pakistan, and it is a community where education goes beyond grades to empower students to become responsible global citizens.

Community
The Cedar College community operates on two campuses, DHA and PECHS, in Karachi. The Enrichment Program offers 22 clubs and societies and a Liberal Arts Core Programme, blending academics with real‑world exploration. Personalised counselling supports students through the A-Level journey, helping them secure university placements locally and globally. The sports program maintains a growing trophy cabinet and has a history of producing scholarship athletes.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cedar College has multiple campuses in Karachi, including DHA and PECHS. Cedar College PECHS is a multipurpose, state-of-the-art campus. Spread over five floors, the campus houses large, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest multimedia technology. Renovated with the vision to create a space for students that is filled with positive energy, the campus is lined with large windows which allow natural light to light up all the corridors, classrooms and offices. Cedar College maintains architecturally aesthetic campuses across its network.

Sports Facilities
Cedar College's sports program offers a wide range of opportunities for all students, breaking barriers and building champions on and off the field. With an ever growing trophy cabinet and a focus on scholarships, performance, and passion.

Academic Facilities
The PECHS campus features multipurpose, state-of-the-art buildings. It is spread over five floors with large, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest multimedia technology. Renovated to create spaces for students filled with positive energy, the campus has large windows that provide natural light to corridors, classrooms and offices.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cedar Enrichment Program extends learning beyond the classroom through 22 Clubs, Societies, and the Liberal Arts Core Program, blending academics with real world exploration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers a rigorous, beyond-the-textbook curriculum. The Enrichment Program includes 22 societies and an extensive Liberal Arts Core Programme that extend learning beyond academics. The Core Program exposes students to interdisciplinary learning across arts and sciences, and to topics such as Public Speaking and Robotics. Personalised guidance through every stage of the A-Level journey shapes student profiles for university placements locally and globally.

Arts & Creative
The Creative Arts category includes the Music Society, which brings together musicians and enthusiastic newcomers. Photography is supported through workshops, exhibitions, and competitions. The premier drama and literary society nurtures creativity and stages performances. A vibrant ecosystem features podcast creators, film enthusiasts, and a culinary club, among other arts activities.

Cultural & Language
Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) is offered as a Core Course.

Social & Hobbies
The Cedar Enrichment Program inspires students to engage in meaningful experiences beyond academics, operating as a dynamic ecosystem of societies, events, and competitions. The Social Impact & Sustainability category emphasizes creativity, leadership, and collaboration, and fosters personal growth and social awareness. E-Sports offers digital competitions; a Food Lovers and aspiring chefs club explores cooking; Photography, Music, Drama, and a range of media clubs provide outlets for hobbies.

Community & Service
Social Impact & Sustainability is dedicated to fostering positive change within the Cedar community and beyond, bridging societal gaps through impactful initiatives. It also promotes balance and harmony through mental, physical, and environmental wellness.

Leadership & Professional
Professional Development includes Shine in Spotlight, an interactive platform to pitch ideas and develop enterprise skills. A learner-led program and related activities deepen understanding of leadership, negotiations, and practical professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
World & Self Exploration features an Astronomy Society to explore the cosmos and history journeys that blend adventure with discussion. A chess, checkers, and strategy hub supports critical thinking and recreation. Social Impact & Sustainability emphasizes mental, physical, and environmental wellness within the Cedar community.
Languages

Language Provision
Urdu is offered as an A Level subject. Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) is a Core Course in Cedar College's Core Programme. Languages are included in the Liberal Arts Core Programme, which encompasses languages among its learning areas.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Access the A1 admission application form and begin the online application. 2. Fill all sections with current information; you will receive a confirmation email after submission. 3. The Admissions Office reviews the application and provides a response within 5 working days. 4. If you advance, you will be emailed or called to schedule an interview; if the application does not meet admission criteria, you will be informed and deferred to the next cycle. 5. After the interview, if accepted, you will receive an acceptance packet with the deadline to submit the pay-order for the admission fee, a copy of your B-Form, and a signed copy of the Terms and Conditions. Cedar College looks for students who are ambitious, creative, curious and prepared to succeed in a rigorous and challenging setting. If you fit, apply to the A Level program. 6. Admissions cycles include three Early Admissions rounds and a Regular Admissions track. Early Admissions Round 1 begins in October; Round 2 begins in January; Round 3 begins in April. Regular Admissions begin after CAIE results in August. Scholarships are allocated by round: Round 1 applies 100% of the scholarship to the admission fee and tuition; Round 2 applies 85% to the admission fee and 100% to the tuition; Round 3 applies 65% to the admission fee and 100% to the tuition. 7. Regular Admissions apply scholarships only to tuition.

Scholarships
Student Aid/Scholarship Programme provides financial assistance and merit- and sports-based scholarships to deserving students. Deserving students and those needing financial aid may be considered; recipients must meet attendance and academic standards. Scholarships and financial assistance are rescinded if academic, attendance or behavioural expectations are not met. Round 1 scholarships are applied to both admission and tuition fees; Round 2 scholarships are applied as 85% to the admission fee and 100% to the tuition fee; Round 3 scholarships are applied as 65% to the admission fee and 100% to the tuition fee. Scholarship Criteria for Class of 2028 applies to Class of 2028 admissions and is subject to change; a Scholarship Grid is referenced on the site.
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