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The City School
File:TCSlogo2.jpg
Location
Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Oman
Information
TypePrivate
MottoI am to Learn
Established1978
Group ChairpersonDr. Farzana Firoz
Faculty8 000+
Enrollment126 000+
Average class sizeKindergarten - A Levels
Campus190+
Color(s)Maroon   , Blue  , Yellow  , White  , Grey  
AthleticsCitizens
MascotCalvins
AffiliationGovernment
WebsiteOfficial Website

Overview of The City School

The City School (abbreviated as TCS) is one of the world's leading private school networks originating from Pakistan. An independent education company which operates 185 English medium primary and secondary schools in 52 cities across Pakistan and present in several Persian Gulf and Asian countries through joint venture projects in Dubai & Sharjah UAE, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Salala, Oman, Philippines, and Malaysia.[1] It is Pakistan's largest network of private schools.[2][3]

The City School's primary schools are based on a curriculum derived from the UK's National Curriculum, while its secondary school education is divided between the local Pakistani curriculum and the Cambridge regulated international GCE programs.[4] The City School's head office is based in Lahore with regional offices in Karachi and Islamabad.[5]

Established in Karachi in 1978, The City School is today one of the largest private school networks in Pakistan with branches in all the major cities across the country. It currently has 458 owned and franchised schools, serving a combined student population of 126,000. The City School continues to expand its reach to meet the demands for quality education. The knowledge and skills-based curriculum derived from the UK national curriculum guides students from Nursery to Cambridge International Examinations (for the 16 and 18 year age group), qualifying them for the IGCSE, and O and A Level examinations. The uniform implementation of the curriculum gives parents, students, and teachers the advantage of a smooth and efficient transfer from one school to another within the system.

Curriculum & Academic Philosophy

Graduates from The City School secure positions in top universities worldwide. TCS' students, according to the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE's) annual results analysis, are amongst the highest achievers in their city, their country and, in some cases, in the world. The curriculum encourages a student-centred approach where learners have an active role in their learning process and develop the skills and ability to make a significant contribution to society. Its particular strength lies in the integration of digital media and ICTs in an array of learning programmes. The City School provides more than 120 courses each year across the age ranges and revises them in accordance with the cumulative experience of its teachers and pupils. The selection of teachers is based on their experience as curriculum developers and syllabus writers. In addition, TCS regularly appoints curriculum consultants from the UK to lead teams of The City School teachers in revising their curriculum and syllabi. The City School curriculum and methodology is designed specifically to ensure a smooth transition in teaching and learning from the primary sector through the middle years and on to the final two years of the public examinations’ syllabi. Digital media and ICTs in The City School Network are shaping the methodology of delivering online education and adding efficiency, convenience, interactivity and outreach to the array of learning programmes offered. The City School has taken the initiative of implementing a state-of-the-art Classroom/ Learning Management System capable of providing its students with academic resources anytime, anywhere, and in any circumstances. The City School promotes and encourages co-curricular activities in all of its campuses. Students are encouraged to learn new skills, take responsibility, assume leadership, work under a leader, organise events, conduct programmes and experience real-life situations.

Early Years Education at The City School

The City School places exceptional emphasis on Early Years Education, since research has shown that children who have access to high quality education in their early years develop much better social, emotional and thinking skills. The City School therefore aims to continually improve and sustain the quality of its Early Years opportunities enabling children to better fulfill their potential.

The carefully planned curriculum provides teachers with a framework for interacting with children, planning their lessons, and assessing and monitoring your child’s learning.

TCS' teachers enjoy developing young children and constantly reflect and re-evaluate all that they do. Children are individuals with feelings, ideas and a vast imagination, so TCS believes in nurturing and developing them physically, mentally, morally and spiritually.

TCS' Early Years Education EYE is about three things:

The child The context and environment in which learning takes place The child’s knowledge and understanding.

Children in TCS' Early Years learn by playing and exploring, and through creative activities that develop their critical thinking abilities. The Early Years education approach employs teaching practices that aid the holistic development of the child through:

High levels of academic content Appropriate learning environment and tools A consistent daily routine Effective and appropriate teaching practices

The seven areas of learning and development are interconnected and shape TCS' educational programmes in our Early Years settings.

Major Campuses and Branches

Southern Region

Karachi

Defence & Clifton Network
  • The City Nursery, Clifton, behind Agha's supermarket, Block 8 Clifton, 021-3530 3211
  • The City School, DHA A Level Campus, Khayaban-e-Roomi (off Kh-e-Shaheen), Phase 8, Defence Housing Authority. Co-Ed, AS & A2
  • The City School, Darakhshan Campus, Khayaban-e-Bukhari. Partially Co-ed (girls and boys sections segregated from Class 7), Up to GCE O Levels.
  • The City Nursery Defence Campus, 34th st. & Khayaban-e-Rahat. Co-ed, Playgroup till Class 3, 021 3534 4352
PAF Chapter (Flagship Campus)
  • PAF Chapter located at Shaheed-e-Millat Extension, Off Shahrah-e-Faisal,Karachi. Co-ed campus, Playgroup to A Levels.[6]
PECHS Network
  • The City School, PECHS A Level Branch, Ferozabad
  • The City School, PECHS Boys Campus
  • There are a total of 14 schools in the PECHS Network
Gulshan Network
  • Gulshan Campus A (GC) is a boys branch located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal.It is a boys branch. It offers education from grade 7 till grade 11(O-Levels).
  • Gulshan Campus B is located at PB 4,Block B N.C.E.C.H.S Block 10-A Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.It is a co-educational campus and offers education from grade 1 to grade 7.
  • Gulshan Campus C (GCC) is located at ST-4A,Block 7,Gulshan-e-Iqbal,Karachi. An all girls campus, GCC offers schooling from Class 1 through 11 (O-Levels).[7]
  • Gulshan A Level Campus: Is a branch for students who opt for A Levels. It is located at E-21/22, Block 7, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
  • Other branches in Gulshan Network Gulshan Junior A, Gulshan Junior B,Gulshan Junior C,Gulshan Junior D,Gulshan Junior E and Gulshan Junior F.[8]
North Nazimabad Network
  • North Nazimabad Junior Boys located at F- 73, Block B, North Nazimabad
  • North Nazimabad Prep Girls located at F-126/I, Block F, North Nazimabad
  • North Nazimabad Senior Girls located at F - 126, Block F, North Nazimabad
  • North Nazimabad Boys Campus located at D-28, D-29, Block 'D' North Nazimabad
  • Other branches include North Nazimabad The City Nursery I,North Nazimabad The City Nursery II,North Nazimabad Junior A,North Nazimabad Junior B,North Nazimabad Junior C.

Hyderabad

Mehran Network
  • Hyderabad, Jinnah Campus, Qasimabad, Hyderabad. Coeducational branch; Playgroup to GCE O Levels.
  • Hyderabad, Liaquat Campus. Coeducational branch; Playgroup to Class 11, including GCE O Levels.


Quetta, Baluchistan

Bolan Network
  • Quetta Cantt Campus 1, Khojak Lines. Coeducational branch; Playgroup to GCE O Levels.
  • Quetta Cantt Campus 2, Jinnah Road. Coeducational branch; Playgroup to GCE O Levels.

Central Region

Lahore
  • Gulberg Girls Junior Campus was located at 66 Block B-III, Gulberg III. It offered education from Class 3 to 5. It was closed down in 2011 and the students were shifted to either Shalimar Campus or Gulberg Girls Campus.
  • Shalimar Campus is a boys branch located at 32 Industrial Area, Gurumangat Road, Gulberg III. It offers education from Class 6 to 9, including GCE O Levels.
  • Gulberg Girls Campus is a girls branch located at 73 Block B-I, Gulberg III. It offers education from Class 6 to 11 including GCE O Levels.
  • Iqbal Town Campus is a coeducational branch located at 143 Rachna Block, Allama Iqbal Town. It offers education from Playgroup to Class 2.
  • Main Gulberg Campus is a coeducational branch located at 37 Block B, Main Gulberg. It offers education from Playgroup to Class II.
  • Model Town Junior Campus is a coeducational branch located at 12 Block B Model Town. It offers education from Playgroup to Grade IV.
  • Model Town Campus is a coeducational branch located at 202 Block M, Model Town. It offers education from Playgroup to Class 11, including GCE O Levels.
  • Muslim Town Campus is divided into branches, 100-A that offers education from Playgroup to Class 5(coeducational), 105-A is boys branch that offers education from class 6 to GCE O Levels class 11 and 106-A is girls branch that offers education from class 6 to GCE O Levels class 11.
  • Ravi Campus is a coeducational branch located at 303/304 Block H-III, Johar Town. It offers education from Playgroup to A Levels, including GCE O, AS and A Levels.
  • Township Campus is a coeducational branch located at Peco Road Township. It offers education from Playgroup to Class 2.

Northern Region

Islamabad

  • Capital Campus Islamabad is a coeducational branch located H-8/1, Islamabad. It is Co-Ed, and caters to Class 1 through A Level students

Classes Offered

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References

  1. ^ The City School. http://thecityschool.edu.pk/about-the-city-school-pakistan/. Retrieved 26 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "About The City School Pakistan Established in Karachi,Pakistan in 1978". Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  3. ^ FaseehMangi, Chris Kay christopherkay Faseeh Mangi. "Pakistan City Schools Eyes First Education IPO Amid MSCI Review". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  4. ^ Dawn.com (2016-05-28). "City Schools planning country's first education IPO". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  5. ^ [1] The City School Overview
  6. ^ [2] The City School Class levels
  7. ^ "The City School Pakistan Campuses - The City School Pakistan". Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  8. ^ "The City School Pakistan Campuses - The City School Pakistan". Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  9. ^ http://issuu.com/thecityschoolpakistan/docs/the_city_school_prospectus/10?e=16742817/12334109

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