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Excelsior American School

India, Gurugram

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, German
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Excelsior American School is located in Gurugram, Haryana, in Sector 43, behind the Dell building. Established in 2003, the school blends Montessori early years with Cambridge-based programmes and the IB Diploma, offering Pre‑Nursery to KG, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary (Grades 1–8), IGCSE (Grades 9–10), AS/A Levels (Grades 11–12), and the IB Diploma Programme. Aimed at ages 1 to 18, it operates as a residential and day‑boarding school with Day Care on campus. Facilities include an Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex, nutritious meals, and trained faculty who provide individualized attention. English Language Support and a Learning Support Unit aid academic progress. The curriculum framework emphasizes critical thinking, ethics and global citizenship. Distinctive features include a strong emphasis on Global Citizenship and Community Service, supported by campus life and extracurricular activities. The school combines international pedagogy with UK Cambridge curricula to prepare students for diverse higher education and global opportunities. Worldwide possibilities.

Excelsior American School, Sector 43, behind Dell building, Gurugram, Haryana, India

The Essentials

Excelsior American School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Gurugram Sector 43, behind the Dell building, Gurugram, Haryana, India. Gurugram is in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Stages
Montessori Curriculum for Pre Nursery to KG; Cambridge Primary & Lower Secondary Curriculum for Grade 1 to 8; IGCSE for Grades 9–10; AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12; IB Diploma Programme.

Type
Residential and day-boarding school.

Additional learning support
English Language Support; Learning Support Unit.

Country affiliation
UK Cambridge-based curricula.

Bus service
Transport fees apply for students using school transport.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available with weekly or term options. Dorms are fully air-conditioned with comfortable sleeping arrangements and a private study area, plus wifi. A dorm parent and staff look after each child's welfare; separate rooms for teachers and the dorm parent; washrooms with 24/7 hot and cold water; a lounge with indoor games, and laundry services. Nutritious meals are served in a dining hall with a hygienic kitchen and a dietician-designed wholesome meal plan; there is an on-site medical room and 24/7 security on campus.

Food Options
Nutritious meals are provided on campus in a dining hall with a hygienic kitchen. The meal plan is designed by a dietician to ensure wholesome nutrition.
Fees
Registration / Application Fees

- Resident Indian applicants: INR 104,500.
- Foreign-national applicants: USD 210.

Tuition and Annual Fees (structure and scope)

- Tuition amounts vary by grade and are not published as per-grade figures on the school's fee page; tuition charges cover instruction, sports, and extracurricular/co-curricular activities.
- Annual fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year and cover meals, library use, laboratory access, afternoon sports, the first set of notebooks, and standard stationery; additional stationery/notebook issues are chargeable separately.
- Learning-support or additional specialist support is chargeable extra, outside the stated annual fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For Indian-national students, tuition is payable quarterly.
- Transport charges (for students using school transport) are billed alongside the quarterly tuition.
- A printed copy of the full school fee schedule is available from the school office.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is offered and a daily/weekly schedule for boarders is published (wake-up times, meals, prep and games times are set out for boarding students). Specific boarding fee amounts are not provided on the publicly available fee page.

Other costs and excluded items

- The following are not included in the annual fees and must be paid separately by parents:
- Uniforms.
- Textbooks.
- Annual camps.
- Additional language support.
- After-school sports activities.
- College-application costs, individual projects/portfolios, personal allowance, insurance, medical expenses on campus, external examination fees, and transport (where applicable).

Discounts, scholarships and special charges

- Sibling discounts on tuition may be offered.
- Merit and sports scholarships are available for Grades 6–12; scholarships may be withdrawn based on academic performance or behaviour.

Refund information

- No general refund policy for school tuition/annual fees is published on the fee page.
- For AP exam fees administered through the school test centre, the published policy for that testing service states payments are non-refundable.

Fee payment options

- The registration/application fee may be paid online through the school's online payment gateway at the time of application. No detailed list of accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) is published on the fee page.

Summary of available fee details and gaps

- The school publishes the registration/application fees for Resident Indians and for Foreign Nationals, the billing cadence (quarterly tuition for Indian-national students and transport charged quarterly with tuition), and which items the annual fee covers and excludes.
- The fee page does not publish per-grade tuition amounts, per-term or per-grade numeric fee tables, nor detailed refund rules for tuition and boarding. A printed, detailed fee schedule is available from the school office for parents who require the complete numeric breakdown.
Academics

Excelsior American School teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), CBSE Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Montessori Curriculum for Pre Nursery to KG. Cambridge Primary & Lower Secondary Curriculum for Grades 1–8. IGCSE for Grades 9–10. AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12. IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme). Cambridge-based curricula and the IB Diploma Programme form the international curriculum framework, with Montessori used for early years.

Exam Results
Rankings and awards include: Ranked 4th in Delhi NCR for International Day Schools and 3rd in Gurgaon by Education World; Highest Point in Individual Attention by C‑FORCE; Top International School Excellence by Brainfeed; North School Merit Award by Education Today.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school program focuses on character development, ethical values, and life skills through social and emotional learning. Social-emotional development is integrated across the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support Unit provides an inclusive learning environment for students with special needs and those requiring behavioral counselling. It is a multidisciplinary team of dedicated special educators, occupational therapists and school counselors who collaborate with form tutors, subject teachers and parents. The LSU serves students on the Spectrum, slow learners and students with specific learning disabilities, addressing cognitive, emotional, physical and social development. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by the team in consultation with parents, and progress reviews occur quarterly. The Unit aims to assimilate each student into all aspects of school life and provides access to nonacademic curriculum with appropriate support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English. An intensive English Language Support program is designed for students who do not have English as their first language. English language needs are identified and assessed by in-class English language facilitators. Based on the assessment, a modified timetable provides additional English classes each week and such students attend mainstream language classes with their peers.

Mental Wellbeing
IEP planning covers cognitive, physical, social-emotional and communication development. The Learning Support Unit aims to develop self-esteem and assimilate students into all school life, addressing emotional development as part of overall wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Est. 2003, Excelsior American School is located in Gurugram, in the National Capital Region. Over the past decade, the school has built a strong international reputation under leadership dedicated to building a community of leaders and lifelong learners. The school blends international pedagogy with UK Cambridge-based curricula, offering Montessori (Pre-Nursery to KG), Cambridge Primary & Lower Secondary (Grades 1–8), IGCSE (Grades 9–10), AS/A Levels (Grades 11–12), and the IB Diploma Programme. This framework supports holistic development and global citizenship as core outcomes.

Community
Partnership with parents is a key element of Excelsior American School's vision, and parent feedback and participation add value. A strong value-driven culture is imbibed by staff and students, with core values guiding actions. The school emphasizes diversity and global citizenship, promoting international mindedness, cultural awareness, social responsibility, community service, and collaborative leadership.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides Day Care and Infrastructure. Trained Faculty support learning, and Nutritious Meals are provided on campus. Activities are offered on campus, with an Indoor & Outdoor Sports Complex for physical education. Individualized Attention and Student Counselling help students.

Sports Facilities
Indoor & Outdoor Sports Complex is available to support physical education and sports. The facilities enable participation in on-campus athletic activities and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Montessori Curriculum is offered for Pre Nursery to KG, Cambridge Primary & Lower Secondary Curriculum for Grades 1-8, IGCSE for Grades 9-10, AS/A Levels for Grades 11-12, and the IB Diploma Programme. English Language Support and the Learning Support Unit provide additional academic assistance. The Curriculum Framework emphasizes critical thinking, ethics and values, curiosity, dialogue, growth, and global citizenship.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Life At Excelsior features student activities and campus life. Student activities and campus life are integral to the school experience. Global Citizenship and Community Service are part of the school's educational outcomes, supported by extracurricular activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English. The English language is integrated across the curricula by each subject teacher, not only in language classes. An intensive English Language Support program is designed for students who do not have English as their first language. Upon enrolment, English language needs are identified and assessed by in-class English language facilitators, and a modified timetable is designed to provide additional English classes each week while students also attend mainstream language classes.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Process: Appointment is made by calling the school to meet with the Head of Admissions; the Admissions Manager arranges the appointed time. Explore: Parents may visit the school 9 am–4 pm on all working days, including Saturdays, to read the school literature in the lobby, and information about their child can be emailed on request. Interview: The Head of Admissions accepts the admission application after a preliminary interview with the parents and interaction with applicants. Experience: After discussion with the admissions team, a tour of classrooms, the sports building, and other facilities is provided to the parents. Enrollment: Enrollment proceeds when both parties agree; parents complete the admission documents and make payment. Acceptance: If accepted, a formal admission offer is sent to the parent along with the Parent-Student Handbook; acceptance must be confirmed within one week of receiving the offer. A–D process: A prospectus containing the admission form must be purchased; the form is available to students from all nationalities, including those of Indian origin. B: The parent completes the admission form detailing the child's intrinsic features, values, and the parameters within which the child has been nurtured. C: The form is submitted to the Administrative Department and checked for completeness and parent/guardian profile accuracy. D: The coordinator of the relevant division (Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle School, High School) is contacted with the child's details. Paperwork: Required Forms include Admission Form, Registration Form, Identity Card Form, and Transportation Form (if availed). Documents Required: For the Applicant — 4 passport-size photographs; birth certificate or passport; Visa & FRRO (international students only); last 1–2 years of academic report cards; Certificate of Merit (if any); Transfer Certificate / leaving certificate; Aadhar Card of the student; Immunization record/medical certificate. For Parent/Guardian — 2 passport-size photographs of each parent; Passport, Visa & FRRO (international passport holders); Proof of residence in India; Aadhar Card of the parent. Contact: Excelsior American School, Gurgaon Sector 43, behind Dell building; Phone: +91 8750062266, +91-9311091645; Email: admissions@excelsioreducation.org, jobs@excelsioreducation.org.

Scholarships
Scholarships include Merit and Sports Scholarships for Grades 6–12. Scholarships are based on merit and may be withdrawn based on academic performance and student behavior; scholarships may also be awarded to students who excel in sports. Discounts on tuition are available as part of the school's Discounts & Scholarships, including Sibling Discounts on tuition for students with siblings.
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