Karachi Grammar School

Pakistan, Karachi

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Urdu

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1854

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages English, Urdu

Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Karachi Grammar School in Karachi operates three sections: Kindergarten & Junior (Plot ST-20, Khayaban-e-Saadi, Clifton), Middle (Saddar) and College (Clifton). It follows Cambridge curricula at secondary level, offering Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. The O Level program includes six compulsory and four optional subjects; Pakistan Studies is taken at the end of Year X and the remaining eight subjects at the end of Year XI. Admission to the A Level program is selective: current KGS students apply for readmission, while external applicants apply for fresh admission. Admitted students undertake four core A Level subjects and one elective from a broad range, with electives including Global Perspectives and Research, Thinking Skills, Cambridge International Project Qualification, English General Paper, and Coding; the elective leads to an additional AS Level. Alongside core and elective work, students complete PE and receive personalised college counselling. The curriculum spans Economics, Literature in English, English Language, Art & Design, Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), History, Geography, Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat, Accounting, CIPQ, and Urdu.

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Kindergarten & Junior Sections: Plot ST-20, Khayaban-e-Saadi, Clifton Block 5, Karachi 75600, Pakistan; Middle Section (Saddar): 94 Depot Lines, Saddar, Karachi 74400, Pakistan; College Section (Clifton): Plot ST-19, Khayaban-e-Saadi, Clifton Block 5, Karachi 75600, Pakistan

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The Essentials

Stages

The College Section comprises of O and A Level students, divided into four year groups: Year X (O Level), Year XI (O Level), FY (First year A Level), SY (Second year A Level).

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Fees

Fees overview

Publicly available fee schedule
- Karachi Grammar School does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule showing exact admission charges, term tuition by year group, boarding fees or a full annual fee card for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) in its publicly accessible pages.

Application / processing fees
- A non‑zero application/processing payment is required at the time of submitting an online application; applicants must provide proof of payment of the processing fee when they upload application documents. (The school requires “Proof of Payment of Processing Fee” as part of the application checklist.)

Tuition fees by school year (per-term / per-year amounts)
- Exact per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts by section or year group are not published in the school's public materials; therefore precise numeric tuition figures per term or per year group cannot be provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's admissions documentation specifies timing for the academic session (orientation at end of July; classes begin beginning of August) and lists admission formalities to be completed by successful applicants; specific published billing calendars, fee‑due dates, instalment schedules, or late‑payment penalties are not present in the publicly available admission and information pages.
- Certain course‑specific charges are billed at particular times: for example, the ITS‑303 (Coding) certification exam fee is billed to students at the end of the first term of Second Year (SY). Additional charges apply for some option E subjects and for the Turnitin licence where required.

Boarding / hostel fees
- No current, published boarding or hostel fee schedule is available for Karachi Grammar School. No public fee line items for boarding appear in the school's section pages and admissions materials; therefore no boarding charges can be stated. (The school's public pages do not describe an operational boarding programme or published boarding fees.)

Other costs and recurring charges
- Course and exam ancillary charges: some optional or specialist courses incur additional costs (for example GPR, Media Studies and CIPQ have additional costs and Turnitin licence fees for selected courses). The school indicates these course charges are additional to standard tuition and will be billed as described in the course information.
- Assessment/exam fees for external certification and some third‑party exam/certification costs (e.g., the ITS‑303 certification) are charged to students at the times noted in course documents.
- Typical ancillary items that parents should expect to budget for (not published as fixed amounts) include uniforms, textbooks and workbooks, stationery, optional co‑curricular trips and competition travel, specialist course or workshop fees, and private tutoring where required. These are not quantified in the school's public materials.

Refunds and cancellations
- The admissions documentation includes cancellation for cases of forged documents (admission may be cancelled if forgery is discovered) but does not publish a public, itemised refund policy or a general schedule of refunds/withdrawal charges for fees in the publicly accessible admission pages. No public numerical refund tables or refund procedures for paid tuition/fees are available in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)
- The school's publicly available pages do not list specific, published payment methods or a public payment instructions page (for example, bank account details, an online payment gateway, or credit‑card payment instructions are not present in the publicly accessible admission and information pages). Therefore the supported payment channels and step‑by‑step payment instructions cannot be stated here.

Summary statement about available information
- A full, itemised fee schedule (admission fees, per‑term tuition by year group, boarding fees, published refund tables, billing calendars and accepted payment methods) is not publicly posted in the school's accessible admissions and section pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years; the school's public materials do, however, require proof of payment of an application/processing fee at application, note additional course/exam charges for particular subjects, and specify the timing for certain course charges (for example the ITS‑303 exam fee). Because exact numeric fee amounts and an official billing schedule are not published in the school's publicly accessible documents, precise per‑term and per‑year fee figures cannot be provided here.

Academics

Curriculum

The College offers O Level and A Level programs for Year X (O Level), Year XI (O Level), FY (First year A Level) and SY (Second year A Level). The O Level program provides six compulsory and four optional subjects; Pakistan Studies is taken at the end of Year X and the remaining eight subjects at the end of Year XI. Admission to the A Level program is selective; current KGS students apply for readmission and external students apply for fresh admission. Admitted students take four core A Level subjects and one elective from a wide range, with electives including Global Perspectives and Research, Thinking Skills, Cambridge International Project Qualification, English General Paper, and Coding; there are prerequisites for entry into certain subjects and the elective leads to an extra AS Level. In addition to core and elective subjects, students take PE and receive personalised college counselling; the curriculum includes subjects across Economics, Literature in English, English Language, English General Paper, Art & Design, Mathematics, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, World History, World Geography, Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat, Accounting, CIPQ, Biblical Studies, and Urdu.

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Admissions

1. The College Section comprises of O and A Level students, divided into four year groups: Year X (O Level); Year XI (O Level); FY (First year A Level); SY (Second year A Level). This structure organises students through the O Level and A Level pathways. 2. The O Level Program provides a balanced curriculum of six compulsory and four optional subjects. Students take the O Level examinations for Pakistan Studies at the end of Year X and the examinations for the remaining eight subjects at the end of Year XI. 3. Entry to the A Level program is selective, and students must prove themselves in terms of aptitude, attitude towards learning and attendance in order to gain admission. Current KGS students must apply for readmission while students from other schools must apply for a fresh admission to the A Level Program. 4. If admitted, students must take four core A Level subjects and one elective. They can choose their core subjects from a wide range of Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Arts courses. They are not channelled into Mathematics, Science, Humanities or Arts streams exclusively, which enables some interesting combinations not available elsewhere. Please note that there are prerequisites for entry into certain subjects. The complete list of subjects can be found in the curriculum section below. 5. The elective subjects lead to an extra AS Level qualification over the two-year A Level Program. The choices available for the elective subject currently include Global Perspectives and Research, Thinking Skills, Cambridge International Project Qualification, English General Paper or Coding (Pearson qualification). 6. The elective subject ensures that students' facility with Critical Thinking and the English language is sharp enough to contend with a university-level education in the future and exposes them to wider perspectives on life beyond the confines of their core A Level subjects. 7. In addition to the core and elective subjects, students must take PE and are provided with personalised college counselling during the A Level Program.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Karachi Grammar School offer for its older students?

KGS runs O Level and A Level programs. The O Level stage covers Year X and Year XI, with Pakistan Studies assessed at the end of Year X and the remaining eight subjects by end of Year XI. For the A Level, admission is selective; admitted students take four core subjects plus one elective, with options including Global Perspectives and Research, Thinking Skills, Cambridge International Project Qualification, English General Paper, and Coding; electives may lead to an extra AS Level. The language of instruction is English and PE is included; students also receive personalised college counselling.

Is Karachi Grammar School co-educational and who is the head of the school?

Yes, Karachi Grammar School is co-educational. The head of the school is Carl P. Lander. The school supports both boys and girls across its O Level and A Level tracks.

When was Karachi Grammar School established?

Karachi Grammar School opened in 1854, giving it a long history of education in the region. The school operates a co-educational college section with O Level and A Level pathways.

What is known about the admission process for A Level?

Admission to the A Level program is selective. Current KGS students apply for readmission, while external students apply for fresh admission; admitted students take four core A Level subjects and one elective, with prerequisites for entry into certain subjects. The elective leads to an extra AS Level, and students also undertake PE and personalised college counselling during the A Level program.

Are tuition fees publicly published by Karachu Grammar School?

Exact per-term or per-year tuition amounts are not published in public materials. An application/processing fee is required at the time of online application, and proof of payment must be uploaded with documents. There are additional course-specific charges for certain subjects and exams (e.g., ITS-303 and Turnitin licenses) billed to students.

Is there information about scholarships or waitlists?

Scholarship details are not publicly listed. Public materials do not specify a waitlist policy.

What subjects are offered at O Level in KGS?

The O Level program provides six compulsory and four optional subjects. Pakistan Studies is taken at the end of Year X, with the remaining eight subjects assessed at the end of Year XI.

What subjects are available for A Level electives?

A Level electives include Global Perspectives and Research, Thinking Skills, Cambridge International Project Qualification, English General Paper, and Coding (Pearson). These electives can lead to an extra AS Level.

What is the language of instruction and language subjects at KGS?

The language of instruction is English. English Language is compulsory at O level and optional at A level; Literature in English is compulsory at O level and an option at A level. Urdu is offered under 'Others' and English General Paper and related English-language courses are available.

What facilities does KGS publicly list?

Public materials do not list specific facilities; the information available focuses on the curriculum and subject offerings rather than campus facilities.

Are there sport or academic facilities highlighted by KGS?

Specific sports or academic facility names are not detailed in the public materials. The information emphasizes PE as part of the A Level program and subject options.

What wellbeing or co-curricular programs exist at KGS?

KGS runs a Co-Curricular Programme that includes mental health awareness sessions and wellbeing activities on campus. There is a student wellbeing department offering counselling and wellbeing initiatives.

Are there leadership or community service opportunities at KGS?

Public materials do not provide details about specific leadership programs or community service clubs. The wellbeing and co-curricular offerings support broader development and wellbeing.

Does KGS provide SEN support?

Yes. The Junior Section has a special education teacher who works with children needing extra support; students with medical needs or who are differently abled receive special attention, with regular home–school partnerships.

How does KGS address safeguarding and mental wellbeing?

The school has a Child Protection and Saf safeguarding policy, with concerns reported to a designated safeguarding lead to ensure a safe environment. There is a dedicated student wellbeing department and mental health awareness sessions as part of campus life.

Is there boarding at KGS?

Public materials do not describe a boarding programme or boarding fees; there is no publicly listed information about boarding.

What can you tell us about uniforms or the house system at KGS?

Uniforms and the house system are not detailed in publicly available materials. Governance details are also not published in public materials.

Are there accreditations or awards for KGS?

No accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information. Public materials do not detail such recognitions.

What languages are taught and how is English used at KGS?

English is the language of instruction. Urdu is offered; English Language is compulsory at O Level and optional at A Level; Literature in English is compulsory at O Level and an option at A Level; English General Paper and related courses are offered. The curriculum emphasizes strong English language skills across O Level and A Level.

Are bilingual or language immersion programs offered at KGS?

There is no mention of bilingual programs or immersion programs in the public materials. Current language offerings focus on English as the primary language of instruction with Urdu as an additional language.

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