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Firststeps School

India, Chandigarh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 561
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Hindi, Punjabi, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

FirstSteps World School in Chandigarh serves learners aged 3 to 16. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the primary years, followed by Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE at Grade X, and Cambridge AS and A Levels through senior secondary. The medium of instruction is English. The school is the first International School in Chandigarh Tricity and is run by Vishesh Educational Society, established in 1988; the Sector-26 campus lies opposite the Blind Girls Hostel. Primary years emphasize inquiry‑based, concept‑driven, transdisciplinary learning that integrates across subjects. From Grade VI, Cambridge examinations are available; IGCSE is offered at Grade X. It runs a Teacher–Student Exchange Programme with KHMS Delhi to promote collaborative learning and cultural exchange. English and Hindi are used; from Grade III a third language (French or Punjabi) is offered, with a language day celebration. A Functional Fitness Programme supports holistic growth. This enriches classroom learning and wellbeing.

FirstSteps World School, Opposite Blind Girls Hostel, Sector-26, Chandigarh - 160019, India

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The Essentials

Firststeps School has 561 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
FirstSteps World School is located opposite Blind Girls Hostel, Sector-26, Chandigarh 160019, India. It also operates a campus in Sector-16, Panchkula (NEEV). FirstSteps is the first International School of Chandigarh Tricity.

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme up to Grade V; Cambridge International Examinations from Grade VI onwards.

Type
International School

Additional learning support
The school has an Inclusive Education Policy to support learners with additional learning needs, including Individual Learning Plans developed in collaboration with the counsellor and coordinators, an Inclusion Support Team, and exam accommodations where required.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Admission fees
- The school charges a one-time application/registration and admission charge when a new admission is made. Admission charges paid at the time of admission are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (by year group)
- The school applies an annual tuition fee that varies by year group. Specific numeric tuition amounts by individual year group (per term or per year) are set by the school for each session. The school publishes a prospectus and admission documents that contain the detailed, grade‑wise fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed on an annual basis with the school offering the standard payment arrangements used for the session (annual and structured instalment options). New‑admission one‑time charges (application/admission and any security/caution deposit) are collected at enrolment. Admission charges once paid are not refundable.

Boarding fees
- FirstSteps operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable. No boarding fee schedule is charged.

Other costs and recurring/one‑time charges
- The school's fee structure includes recurring tuition and annual charges and typically also lists one‑time admission/registration charges and a security/caution deposit. Separate charges for activities, development, transport, uniforms, books, examination fees, and optional co‑curricular programs are handled as distinct items in the school's fee schedule. Specific amounts and whether particular charges are mandatory or optional are defined in the school's published fee documents.

Refund information
- Admission charges collected at the time of admission are not refundable. Refund rules for other components (for example security/caution deposits or pro‑rata adjustments for mid‑year withdrawal) are defined in the school's fee and admission policy documents.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts structured fee payments as set out for the session; the prospectus and admission paperwork specify the accepted modes of payment and the account or portal details to be used for fee remittance.

Summary note about amounts for 2026/27
- The school's published prospectus and admission documents contain the full, grade‑wise numeric fee schedule for the 2026/27 (or, where applicable, 2025/26) session; those documents list the exact amounts per term/year group, the one‑time admission and security deposits, and the available instalment options. The school also confirms it is a day school and that admission charges are non‑refundable.
Academics

Firststeps School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
FirstSteps School offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge Upper Secondary programmes. It also offers Cambridge IGCSE at the end of Grade X, with Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level assessments available through the school. The medium of instruction is English. Primary years focus on inquiry-based teaching and a concept-driven curriculum, with a transdisciplinary approach that integrates knowledge across subjects.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
The school follows a first-come, first-served policy. Applications are invited in December for the admission process. Twenty-five percent of seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Section (RTE) as directed by the Chandigarh Education Department. Admissions for the general quota follow the instructions of the District Education Officer. Eligibility for Class 1 requires a child to be six years old on 30 June; Pre-KG is for 4+ years (birth between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022) and KG is for 5+ years (birth between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021). RTE/EWS admissions follow the DEO/Chandigarh Administration directions. Applicants must submit Birth Certificate and Aadhaar Card from the competent authorities. Residence proof and identities of both parents/guardians are required. Four recent color photographs of the child and two photographs of each parent/guardian are required. For students transferring from other schools, provide a Transfer Certificate and the last class report; for RTE/EWS admissions, documents must follow DEO/Chandigarh Administration directions. Admission Notice for Session 2026-27 lists Pre-KG as the entry class with two sections; General Category seats total 48; RTE seats total 12. The notice outlines the online admission process and important dates. Dates include 9–22 December 2025 for form submission, 16 January 2026 for eligible lists, 2 February 2026 for finalization and waiting list, and 13 February 2026 for fee deposit. Fees for Session 2026-27 include 100 for registration, 5000 as caution money, and 2,15,000 per year payable in four installments; online forms are available for Play School and AS/A Levels admissions.

Waitlist
Finalization and waiting list are displayed on 2 February 2026 as part of the admission process.
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