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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

headstart.edu.pk

Street Number 1-A, Kuri, Road، Pakistan

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The Essentials

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.

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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

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.

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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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FAQs

What ages does Headstart School serve, and what curricula do you offer?

Headstart serves students from Playgroup (around age 2) up to 18 years old. The Kuri Campus is an IB World Continuum School offering PYP, MYP, and DP, and Cambridge IGCSE with AS and A Levels. Other Islamabad campuses follow the Cambridge curriculum for middle and senior years (IGCSE and A Levels), and Gulmohar also offers Edexcel.

Where are Headstart campuses located in Pakistan?

Headstart operates campuses across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. In Islamabad, campuses include Kuri, Gulmohar, F7, F8, and F10; Rawalpindi has several sites on GT Road, O9, Gulistan, Chaklala, and Gulraiz; Lahore is served by the Gulberg Campus.

How can I obtain the current fee schedule for Headstart?

Current numeric tuition and application fees are not published publicly. To get the current fee schedule, contact Admissions directly at admission@headstart.edu.pk or call +92 (51) 111-478-278 to request the latest figures.

Are there scholarships or financial aid options available at Headstart?

Public admissions materials do not publish scholarships. For options, contact Admissions to discuss what may be available. The school also highlights university placements and notes scholarship opportunities through its college counselling, such as Fulbright-related support for international study.

What are the senior curriculum options across Headstart campuses?

Headstart Kuri Campus offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge senior pathways (IGCSE and AS & A Levels). Other Islamabad campuses follow Cambridge for middle and senior years (IGCSE and A Levels), with Gulmohar Campus also listing Edexcel as a curriculum option.

How does Headstart support university placements and what results have been seen?

University placement is supported by the College Counselling team. Headstart reports public university acceptances and scholarships, including a 100% Stanford University scholarship earned by a student (Areeba Arbab) and other 2024 acceptances.

What facilities does Gulmohar Campus offer?

Gulmohar Campus includes science and nutrition labs, computer and robotics labs, design space laboratories, an Art Room, a Lecture Hall, and an Auditorium. Sports facilities cover football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis, plus advanced AI and robotics infrastructure to support innovation.

What facilities does Headstart Kuri Campus offer for performing arts and sports?

Kuri Campus provides Dynamic Performing Arts programs, expansive fields and modern sports courts, an outdoor amphitheatre, and indoor cricket facilities.

What clubs and extracurricular activities are available at Headstart?

Headstart offers a broad co-curricular program with clubs, societies, sports, and service initiatives. Notable options include a Drone & RC Building and Flying Club at Gulmohar, along with opportunities in music, drama, festivals, and visual arts.

What kind of wellbeing and learning support does Headstart provide?

Headstart offers Quest, a comprehensive support framework with targeted literacy/numeracy and language development, plus data-based progress reporting. The program includes a School Psychologist and ongoing staff training in special education.

How is student wellbeing tracked and communicated to families?

Quest teachers provide progress updates roughly every two weeks, sharing learning progress and wellbeing updates with families as part of ongoing support.

Is Headstart a boarding school or a day school?

Headstart operates as a day school across its campuses; there is no published boarding program.

What is Headstart's house system and what are the houses?

On admission, students are assigned to Latif, Shahbaz, or Qasim and remain in the same house throughout their Headstart journey. The house system fosters teamwork and healthy competition, with a Sports Trophy awarded on Sports Day.

What language is used for instruction at Headstart, and are there other languages taught?

All instruction is delivered in English. Public materials do not list bilingual or immersion language programs.

What is Headstart's approach to culture and community?

Headstart emphasizes global awareness and inclusivity through cultural celebrations and festivals, aiming to foster international-mindedness as part of daily life.

What is the admissions process for Headstart Kuri Campus?

Admissions are online via the Kuri Campus Online Admissions portal. Headstart serves Playgroup through Grade 12 (ages 2+ to 17+). For admissions inquiries, contact admission@headstart.edu.pk or call +92 51 111-478-278.

Is there a waitlist policy for admissions?

Waitlist information is not published in public materials. For current waitlist details, contact Admissions directly.

Is there a Parents' Association or ways for parents to get involved?

A formal PTA is not publicly listed in admissions information. The school does emphasize community events and cultural celebrations across its campuses.

Who governs Headstart School System?

Headstart School System is a private school network headquartered in Karachi. Founding leadership includes Mr. Raza Kamal Minhas as founder member and Managing Director, with Mrs. Yasmeen Minhas as Founder Principal and co-founder.

Does Headstart offer transportation, such as school bus services?

Yes, Headstart provides bus services. For specifics on routes, timings, and eligibility, inquiries should be directed to the Front Desk Office.

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