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Headstart School

Pakistan, Rawalpindi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Urdu, Arabic, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Headstart School operates across Islamabad, with the Kuri Campus serving as an IB Continuum School and a Cambridge International Partner. The school educates students from age 2 to 18, offering a model that combines international programmes with local context. At Kuri Campus, the IB is taught from Early Years through Primary (PYP) and Senior School (MYP and DP), while Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels are available in the same setting. The Gulmohar, F7, F8 and F10 campuses follow the Cambridge framework for middle and senior years, with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels; Gulmohar Campus also includes Edexcel IGCSE. State-of-the-art facilities at Gulmohar include science and nutrition labs, computer and robotics labs, design spaces, an Art Room, Lecture Hall and Auditorium, plus AI infrastructure. Sports include football, volleyball, basketball and tennis. The Kuri Campus offers Dynamic Performing Arts, athletics, Outdoor Amphitheater, and Indoor Cricket, with a co-curricular program supporting global-minded learning.

Street Number 1-A, Kuri, Road، Pakistan

The Essentials

Headstart School has instruction in English.

Location
Headstart School operates a network of campuses across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore in Pakistan. Islamabad campuses include Kuri, Gulmohar, F8 Kaghan Road, F10 Sumbul Road, and F7 Nazimuddin Road, among others; Rawalpindi campuses include GT Road, O9, Gulistan, Chaklala, and Gulraiz; Lahore is served by Gulberg Campus. The campuses are located in urban neighbourhoods with convenient access to public transport and major road corridors for easy commuting.

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Middle School; IB Programmes; Cambridge; Matriculation

Type
private school

Additional learning support
The school provides inclusive education with learning support structures, including classroom-based support, targeted literacy/numeracy and language development interventions, and Intensive or Individualized Support Plans when required.

Country affiliation
Pakistan

Bus service
The school provides bus services; inquiries regarding school bus services may be directed to the Front Desk Office.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a school uniform and a separate sports uniform. The new uniform is a perfect representation of the Earth and the sky and is meant to inspire the students to learn about everything in-between and beyond.

House System
Upon admission at Head Start, each child is allotted to Latif, Shahbaz, or Qasim. Students remain in the same house for their entire time at Head Start and house changes are not permitted. Younger siblings are allotted the same house as their elder siblings. The House system promotes team building and healthy competition between students in academics and sports, with the Sports Trophy awarded to the winning house at Sports Day.

Governance and Ownership
Head Start School System is a private school network headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. Mr. Raza Kamal Minhas is a founder member and the Managing Director. Mrs. Yasmeen Minhas is the Founder Principal and one of the co-founders.
Fees
Application fees

- No application or registration fee amount is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The admissions form and contact information are publicly listed for parents to request specific fee schedules.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- Detailed tuition fees by year group (per term or annual amounts for Playgroup through Grade 12 / A-Level / IB) are not published in the school's public materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No per-term or per-year numeric fee schedule is available in public admissions or campus pages. Parents should request the current fee schedule directly from Admissions.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public, itemized billing schedule (for example: term dates, due dates, installment options, late-payment penalties) is published. Standard practice is to obtain the billing schedule and payment terms from Admissions at the time of registration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Headstart School does not publish any boarding or residential fee information in its public materials; the school's campus listings and program descriptions indicate day-school operations at multiple campuses without a published boarding programme or boarding fee.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, exam fees, activity fees, transport, meals, textbooks, deposits)

- No consolidated list of ancillary charges (uniform cost, transport fees, meals, exam fees, textbook or materials fees, security/development deposits, or extracurricular activity fees) is published in the publicly available admissions or campus pages for the requested academic years. These items are typically itemised on an internal fee schedule provided at admission.

Refund information

- No public refund or cancellation policy (for withdrawal, tuition refunds, or deposit forfeiture) is published in the school's public admissions materials for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Refund terms and conditions are provided in the school's official fee policy or enrollment agreement at the point of registration.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online portal)

- The school's public materials list an Admissions contact and an online portal link for registered families, but do not publish a full list of accepted payment methods or online payment instructions in public pages. Parents can confirm available payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheques, or portal payments) directly with Admissions or the school's billing office.

How to obtain the full, current fee schedule

- To obtain definitive numeric figures (application fee, per-term and per-year tuition by year group, ancillary fees, refund policy, billing schedule, and accepted payment methods), contact Admissions using the published phone numbers or email: admission@headstart.edu.pk; phone: +92 (51) 111-478-278 / 0307-2507932 / 0301-1105299. Admissions also maintains an online registration form for enquiries.

Brief note on availability

- The school's public site and admissions page do not include a downloadable, itemised fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26; numeric fee amounts and formal fee policies must be requested directly from Admissions.
Academics

Headstart School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Headstart Kuri Campus is an IB World Continuum School and a Cambridge International Partner School. The IB programmes include IB PYP for Early Years and Primary (IB PYP-2 to 5) and Senior School IB – MYP and DP. Cambridge is offered with Middle School Cambridge and Senior School Cambridge – IGCSE and AS & A Levels. Other Islamabad campuses (Gulmohar, F7, F8, F10) follow the Cambridge curriculum for middle and senior years, with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. The Gulmohar Campus listing also includes Edexcel as a curriculum option.

Higher Education Progression
University placement is highlighted with public university acceptances and scholarships. A Headstart Kuri Campus student, Areeba Arbab, earned a 100% scholarship to Stanford University, and 2024 university acceptances are showcased for other campuses.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Headstart fosters social-emotional development through a culture of Courage Integrity Service and an inclusive environment that promotes respect and global awareness. A robust co-curricular program, including sports, clubs, societies, and service initiatives, complements academics and helps students develop teamwork, communication, and ethical leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Headstart offers extensive support through Quest, with Quest teachers observing students, coordinating with the student support team, and helping students understand their learning styles and become self-advocates. Upper Quest teachers receive ongoing training in special education and learning differences, and Lower Quest teachers hold Master's Degrees in Special Education. Quest provides data-based progress reporting and targeted remedial instruction to support students with learning differences.

Mental Wellbeing
Quest includes a School Psychologist as part of the student support framework, and Quest staff monitor progress and wellbeing. Quest teachers provide regular progress updates to families (approximately every two weeks) as they work to support each student's learning and emotional needs.
Parent Experience

Community
Headstart operates campuses in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. Headstart Kuri Campus is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP, and Lahore Campus is a candidate for the PYP. The curriculum combines Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate programmes, with elementary and middle grades following an inquiry-based approach and senior years offering IGCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes a robust co-curricular program of sports, clubs, societies, and service initiatives and a culture that celebrates creativity in music, art, drama, and festivals, under a motto of Courage Integrity Service and the idea that learners are raised as Lionhearted.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Headstart Gulmohar Campus provides science and nutrition labs, computers and robotics facilities, and design space laboratories. It has an Art Room, a Lecture Hall, and an Auditorium. Sports facilities include football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. The campus features advanced AI and robotics infrastructure to support innovative learning.

Sports Facilities
Headstart Gulmohar Campus: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis.

Academic Facilities
Headstart Gulmohar Campus has Science labs, Food & Nutrition labs, Computers labs, Robotics labs, Design Space Laboratories, an Art Room, a Lecture Hall, and an Auditorium. It also features AI and robotics infrastructure to support advanced learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Headstart Kuri Campus offers Dynamic Performing Arts; Athletics with expansive fields and modern courts; Outdoor Amphitheater; Indoor Cricket.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Headstart offers globally recognized academic pathways through the IB and Cambridge programmes. The curriculum fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and excellence. In the senior years, students pursue IGCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme, with a robust co-curricular program including sports, clubs, and service initiatives.

Arts & Creative
Creativity is encouraged through music, art, drama, and festivals. An Art Gallery showcases student artwork and celebrates artistic expression. Gulmohar Campus provides an Art Room and facilities that support visual arts and design activities.

Cultural & Language
Headstart cultivates global awareness and inclusivity through cultural celebrations. Festivals and events encourage students to share and embrace diverse traditions. The school promotes international-mindedness as part of daily life.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular offerings include clubs and societies, alongside a broad sports program. Students participate in activities such as soccer and strategic chess. There is a Drone & RC Building and Flying Club as part of the extracurricular opportunities.

Community & Service
Service initiatives are embedded in the co-curricular program. Volunteerism and community service opportunities are part of student life. The school highlights Courage Integrity Service as its guiding motto.

Leadership & Professional
College Counselling supports students with university placements and counselling services. Fulbright scholarships support is available to help students pursue international study. University acceptances for 2025–2026 reflect strong pathways to international degree programs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports range from thrilling soccer matches to strategic chess. Gulmohar Campus facilities include Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Tennis. Advanced science and nutrition labs, robotics and computer systems, and modern libraries support active and inquiry-based learning.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Admissions

Admissions
Headstart School offers the Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes with English as the language of instruction. Headstart Kuri Campus is an IB World Continuum School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), and Cambridge programmes including IGCSE and AS & A Levels. The school serves students from Playgroup through High School, ages 2+ to 17+ years. Admissions are online via the Kuri campus Online Admissions portal; contact admissions.kuri@headstart.edu.pk or call +92 (51) 111-478-278, 0301-1105299; email admission@headstart.edu.pk. The Kuri campus is located on Street 1-A, Kuri, Islamabad.
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