FAQs

FAQs

QUES: How many seats are available?

ANS: For EY1 the no of seats available is 42. For EY2 the no of seats available is 28. For EY3 the no of seats available is 14.

QUES: What Academic Board is the School of International Education, DPS Faridabad affiliated to?

ANS: Cambridge Assessment International Education, to begin with.

QUES: Which classes are offered by the school?

Early Year 1 – Stage 9 & IGCSE I

ANS: Refer to the Ready Reckoner for equivalence between the Cambridge Assessment and the CBSE Assessment programmes. 

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CBSE ASSESSMENT
STAGES STANDARDS
EARLY YEARS  
EY1 Pre-Nursery
EY2 Nursery
EY3/STAGE 1 Prep
PRIMARY  
STAGE 2 Standard I
STAGE 3 Standard II
STAGE 4 Standard III
STAGE 5 Standard IV
STAGE 6 (CHECK POINT) Standard V
LOWER SECONDARY  
STAGE 7 Standard VI
STAGE 8 Standard VII
STAGE 9 (CHECK POINT) Standard VIII
IGCSE Standard IX & X
AS & A Levels Standard XI, XII

QUES: What co-curricular activities are offered to the students?

ANS:  YOU NAME IT, WE HAVE IT

  • Sports
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Art and many more

 

QUES: What facilities are provided by the school?

ANS:

  • Well equipped smart classrooms
  • Science Labs
  • Language lab
  • Maths lab
  • Computer labs
  • Two well stocked Libraries
  • Dance and Music rooms
  • Recording Studio
  • AC Buses
  • Open Amphitheatre
  • 280-seater Auditorium
  • Clinic
  • Sports and external facilities include outdoor Tennis Court and Basketball Courts, full size football field.

QUES: Does the school provide transportation facility?

ANS:       Yes

QUES: What are the health safety and security measures taken by the school for the students?

ANS:

  • Well equipped clinic with a well qualified doctor available during school timings. The clinic caters to all medical requirements in collaboration with the nearest hospital.
  • Regular health check ups & maintenance of health records
  • All Covid protocols followed (filling of the health form, regular monitoring of temperature and oxygen level at school, practising social distancing, hand sanitizers, regular sanitisation of the premises)
  • Cameras installed in the classrooms
  • GPS system in buses
  • Lady attendant travels in buses on all routes
  • RFID
  • Visitors allowed in School only with prior appointment

QUES: What are the school timings?

ANS: Tentative Timings:

  • For EY1 to Stage 5:  8.00 am to 1.00 pm
  • For Stage 6 to Stage 9:  8.00 am to 2.15 pm

QUES: What is the fee structure of the school?

ANS: Click here for details regarding the fee structure

QUES: Is the school planning for IB in the coming years?

ANS:          Yes

QUES: If a child wants to move from the International curriculum to the CBSE curriculum and vice versa, what will be the procedure?

ANS: The two verticals will operate independently. Hence, such a request will mean that the child will be considered as a fresh candidate and all the fresh admission protocols will be applicable. This will be subject to availability of seats. No inter/intra change of admission is permitted.

QUES: Are the books and uniform available at School?

ANS:    Yes, for the sake of uniformity, they can be purchased from the outlet at School.

QUES: Are meals provided at school?

ANS: Age appropriate, healthy and fresh meals will be provided twice a day. The charges are INR 2500 per month for 10 months. This facility is optional.

QUES: How is the School of International Education, DPS Faridabad different from the current DPS Faridabad?

ANS: Presently, DPS Faridabad follows CBSE, whereas School of International Education, DPS Faridabad follows Cambridge Assessment International Education.

QUES: In case of pandemic, will the school start the session?

ANS: Yes, the School will function as per the Govt. guidelines.

 

ADMISSION RELATED FAQs

QUES : What is the age eligibility for admission to EY1and EY2 for the session 2025-26?

ANS:

EY1 – Below 4 years on March 31,2025 (inclusive March 31 2025)

EY2- 4+Years on April 1,2025 (inclusive March 31 2025)

QUES: Does filling up the Registration Form guarantee admission to the School of International Education, DPS Faridabad?

ANS: No, filling up the form is merely the first step to be eligible for admission. It does not guarantee admission.

QUES: I am not very comfortable in filling the Online Registration Form. Do I have any other option if I want to apply?

ANS: You may contact the help desk at

(0129) 4241545-549,+91-8447711234 between 8:00am -2:00 pm on all working days.

QUES : Can I pay the registration fee through a Cheque , Demand Draft or in cash?

ANS: No, the registration fee can be paid online only.

QUES: If I or my spouse were alumni of Delhi Public School, will that guarantee admission of my child to the School?

ANS: No. However, being an alumnus of Delhi Public School will earn you some weightage towards admission.

QUES: Does the Contact Number need to be a mobile number only?

ANS: Yes, the contact number should be a mobile number of atleast one parent.

QUES: How will I know that I have made the Registration Fee payment successfully?

ANS: You will receive a confirmation on your mobile through SMS and a mail at your registered email ID indicating your registration number.

QUES: What are the documents required at the time of admission?

ANS: Three recent coloured Passport Size photographs of the child
– One coloured Passport Size photograph each of both the parents
– Immunization/ Vaccination Record of the child duly signed by a registered medical practitioner.
– Original Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation/ equivalent authority (Original will be kept at the school and will be the property of the school once the admission is granted).
– Proof of Nationality (other than Indian).
– Residential Address: At least two address proofs with respect to any one of the parents i.e. Voter ID Card / Identity Card / Aadhar Card / Valid Passport / Latest Paid Electricity Bill / Latest Paid Landline Telephone Bill/ Registered Lease Deed/Rent Agreement of minimum stay of  06 months (in case of rental accommodation).
– Original degrees and certificates substantiating the qualifications of the parents.
– Sibling: Latest Fee receipt of the sibling issued by the school office, currently a student of DPS Faridabad.
– In case of Alumni of any core school of DPS Society or any other school of DPS Society: school leaving certificate / Sr. Secondary / Secondary classes, stating the name of the school , last class attended and number of years spent at the school (any authorized document).
– Single Parent : Valid legal proof of his / her single status (death certificate / an undertaking of single status / proof of divorce etc)
– Please bring  one set of photocopy of all the documents mentioned above arranged in the sequence given above.

QUES: How do I upload my child’s photograph?

ANS: Scan and upload a recent coloured passport size photograph of your ward with 80% face coverage in the jpg format.

QUES: What is the selection process?

ANS: EY1 to Stage 2

  • The admission procedure begins with the filling of the online registration form followed by an informal interaction with the child & parents.
  • The link to pay the school fee will be sent to all the selected candidates.

For Stages 3- 9 & IGCSE

  • The admission procedure begins with the filling of the online registration form.
  • Candidates need to appear for a Pre-Admission test.
  • Selected candidates will be invited for an interaction along with the parents.
  • The link to pay the school fee will be sent to the selected candidates

QUES:  If my child is shortlisted, how will I be informed? Since the application form is online, will I only be sent an email?

ANS: Keep checking the updates on the school website

QUES:  Is it compulsory to show documents in original at the time of admission?

ANS: Yes, it is compulsory to show documents in original and also carry photo copies of the same.