Frequently Asked Questions
When will admission start?
The admission starts in December. The new session starts every year from 1st April. However, provisional admission can be taken before that after completion of all admission formalities.
Who should I contact for admission?
Please contact the reception counter. PRO/receptionist can answer your queries.
What are the criteria for admission?
A) The process starts with the submission of the registration form. The candidate will have to fill out the registration form available either online or offline from the school counter. It will have to be submitted at the counter. Registration is not a guarantee for admission.
B) The student will have to appear in an entrance examination. If he /she passes the entrance examination, the admission committee headed by the school principal must approve the admission. Admission is completed after the necessary fee is deposited.
Is there any rebate on the fee?
Yes, the rebate is given to the parents having two kids studying here, younger one will be given a rebate.
We give rebate for depositing all fees for the six months or the whole year.
The school offers scholarship opportunities for the meritorious students of class eleven.
Some students opting for Sanskrit and Agriculture in eleventh may also be considered for a scholarship.
What is the Transport facility & Medical facility in the school?
The school provides transportation for some students.
There is an infirmary for sick students. The school also schedules medical checkups of each student by senior medical practitioners.
What are sports facilities and cultural activities at IHS?
The school has three sports grounds. The Palm Garden, Aparna Hall, and Tendulkar ground. The latter two are covered and can be used even in the rainy season. Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, and Human Chess are some of the games that the school provides to its students. There are other games arranged at Sampurnanand Stadium and BHU.
The school has two iconic annual Inter-School cultural events Bhasha Utsav and Bal Maitri Divas.
What are the different exams in the school?
The school holds monthly and two periodic tests along with Term One and Term Two exams. Preboard exams are held for tenth and twelfth students.
What is the process of admission next year after the ward passes the annual examination?
The student qualifying for promotion to the higher class has to deposit annual and monthly fees.
When can parents visit the school?
We have a Parent Teacher’s Meeting (PTM) after every examination. Still, if any guardian wants to visit the school on a different day, he/she can come to the school after the departure of students and apply for a meeting at the reception counter. They could meet the teachers like this.
What about picnics and outings for the students?
The school arranges picnics, outings, and many academic tours for its students every year.
How can parents see the classroom and school premises?
Yes, parents can visit the school campus to see school buildings and other facilities, but this can be done only after the departure of the students.
Is there an application deadline?
Yes, the school has fixed deadlines for all kinds of applications. Please visit the front desk for more information.
What is the medium of instruction?
This is an English medium School. The medium of instruction is only English. But for the parents’ instructions are available bilingual also.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school is affiliated with CBSE. CBSE curriculums are followed here.
How does the school ensure the safety of students?
The school ensures the full safety of its students on school premises as all of our rooms and corners are fully equipped with Closed-circuit cameras. We also have a very strict discipline committee.
What safety measures are in place?
This is discussed in question number 15. The school follows CBSE norms and follows official fire safety standards.
What co-curricular activities are offered?
The school has numerous co-curricular activities. It has many clubs related to languages like, Hindi, English, and German. It has a Chess Club, Commerce Club, and Einstein lab far middle school students. Please check the website at www.ihsvaranasi.com.
Are there any after-school programs?
We have remedial classes for weak students. Also, students stay back for games and special attention before the exams.
What are the teacher’s qualifications?
All our teachers are well-qualified and experienced as per CBSE norms. They have bachelor’s or master’s degrees as needed. Most have B. Ed and computer proficiency.
They have 50 hours of skill enhancement training each year as required by CBSE.
What support is available to students?
All kinds of academic support are available for the students. We offer scholarships to the meritorious students of class 11.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
We have many extracurricular activities. Please check our website www.ihsvaranasi.com for more details. We organize science exhibitions, Kajari Concert, Bhasha Utsava, Balmatri Divas and more. We give training in many Life Skills.
How involved are the parents in the school?
We have a Parent-Teacher Organization.
What is the fee structure?
Please check with the front desk and our website. Parents are given a fee card after admission also.
What are school timings?
School timing for the students at present is 8:30 to 2:00 pm. It changes according to the weather.