FAQs

The Shri Ram Schools are spread across four campuses. The first one to be established was at Vasant Vihar in New Delhi, which has classes from Pravesh Vatika to 5. Subsequently, the children shift to the Moulsari campus in DLF City Phase III, Gurgaon which is up to class 12 and also offers the IB Diploma. The Shri Ram School Aravali is at DLF City Phase IV, Gurgaon, and is from Pravesh Vatika to class 12. The newest campus is The Shri Ram Police Public School at Bhondsi, Gurgaon.

Aravali and Moulsari campuses:

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Vasant Vihar campus:

8.15 am to 2.15 pm

Pravesh Vatika & Upvan

Summer:
Short-sleeved house T-shirt: red (Vasundhara), yellow (Himgiri), blue (Sagar), green (Srishti)
Navy blue shorts
Winter:
Long-sleeved house T-shirt
Navy blue school track suit

Grades 1 to 12

Summer -Regular uniform
Red-&-navy-pinstriped short-sleeved shirt – for all students classes 1-12
Navy blue shorts – for students of classes 1-8
Navy blue trousers – for students of classes 9-12
Navy blue skirt – for girls of classes 6-12 (they may also wear trousers)
School socks – white with maroon and blue bands
Black sneakers

Summer-PE uniform
Short-sleeved house T-shirt: red (Vasundhara), yellow (Himgiri), blue (Sagar), green (Srishti)
Navy blue shorts

Winter – Regular uniform
Red-&-navy-pinstriped long-sleeved shirt – for all students classes 1-12
Navy blue trousers – for all students of classes 1-12
Navy blue skirt – for girls of classes 6-12 (they may also wear trousers)
Maroon school pullover
Navy blue school jacket
Navy blue mufflers & gloves
School socks – navy blue with maroon bands
Black sneakers

Winter –PE uniform
Long-sleeved house T-shirt
Navy blue school track suit (sweatshirt & track pants)

There is no particular date on which the school uniform changes and the children can dress according to the weather and their own comfort.

The children of junior school are allowed to wear home clothes on their birthday. However, if they are going on a field trip, it is suggested that they come in the school uniform and may wear their home clothes on another day. They can carry two simple sweets for their friends and teachers.

Senior school children have to come in uniform on their birthdays. No elaborate birthday celebrations, such as carrying cake to be cut in class or expensive gifts, are encouraged on campus.

The school provides lunch, served at the lunch hall, that is compulsory for all students of classes 2 and above. In the elementary classes (PV, Upvan and Class 1), the lunch facility is optional. The school also has a canteen that sell freshly prepared snacks. Children of junior school have an assigned canteen day and must only use coupons for their purchases. Senior school students can use the canteen on any day of the week. The Aravali campus has separate canteens for middle and senior schools.

Yes, every school campus has buses, which ply in both Delhi and Gurgaon. The Aravali campus has 43 buses, Moulsari 20 and Vasant Vihar 9. TSPPS has buses that ply between Bhondsi and Gurgaon.

Yes, teachers accompany the children on the buses except on Fridays when only the didis escort the children.

The schools have trained house keeping staff under an effective supervisor. Frequent inspection by the administrator and the supervisor ensures a clean environment. Support staff is regularly trained in hygiene. The campuses have RO systems with water coolers to provide safe and clean drinking water. The quality of the water supply is monitored carefully throughout the year.

All the classes are monitored by teachers at all times. During the break or any such time, teachers monitor the campus as per the duty register. All unbecoming disciplinary issues are addressed and an environment of integrity is encouraged. Students are expected to follow school rules and conduct themselves appropriately. There is round the clock guarding of the campus. Identity cards are issued to students and staff and must be carried at all times. Teachers are on buses in the morning and in the afternoon, except on Fridays. In case of a field trip, outstation trip or an event outside the campus, children are accompanied by teachers.

The teacher student ratio in both junior and senior schools is approximately 1:11.

The schools are affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), which is one of the two recognised and approved All India Boards of Secondary Education. The Council administers two public examinations – The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) at the end of Class 10 and subsequently the Indian School Certificate (ISC) at the end of class 12. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offered at the Moulsari campus is also an option for classes 11 and 12. In certain cases, the National Open School (NIOS) is offered as an alternate curriculum.

TSPPS will be affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi (CBSE), a national education board and follows a syllabus developed by NCERT (National Council for Educational Research and Training).

English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi being offered as the second language up to Class10, as we emphasise the use of both languages. A third language is offered from classes 6 to 8, with the options being Sanskrit, French and Spanish, depending on the campus.

The teachers recognise differential learning and lessons are designed such that they appeal to visual, kinaesthetic and spatial learners. Methods of teaching according to the international norms are maintained in the classrooms. Teaching methodology includes but also goes beyond the classroom dialogue between teacher and students and incorporates presentations, projects and activity-based teaching; collaborative, experimental and experiential learning; self-study and peer teaching.

Formal assessments begin from middle school through a system of formative and summative assessment involving a mix of cycle tests, projects, presentations and quizzes, which incorporate writing and oral skills. A record of the academic progress, cognitive and physical development of the children of all the classes is maintained by the teachers. These are shared periodically with parents and strategies for enhancing the child’s ability are designed. At senior schools, assessment follows the requirements of the Board to which the school is affiliated.

The Shri Ram Schools are committed to inclusive education and pairs pedagogy with philosophy to ensure every child feels respected and secure, and is accepted and encouraged for what he or she is. The schools offer varied learning and leadership opportunities to facilitate this. The entire Shri Ram community is sensitised to this belief in respecting all children and their promise and support systems are created for the same.  

The Shri Ram Schools were the first to integrate students with special needs into mainstream education. This sensitivity is inculcated through the Early intervention Services and its Special Education Needs department which work towards meeting the needs of differently abled children so that every child gets the same school leaving certificate.  

Co-curricular activities, designed to be learning, leadership and fun opportunities, form a part of the calendar during and after school hours throughout the year. They encompass performing arts, fine arts, literary and creative writing pursuits, sports, environment, science, heritage, interacting with achievers and role models. In senior school they could be intra-school, inter-school, regional, state or national events such as Shri Soccer, Shri Basketball, Model United Nations, Shri Utsav, Shri Debate, Shri Vad Vivad and Shri Khoj.

After school activities are offered to children of class 1 and onwards at Aravali, Moulsari and Vasant Vihar. These include sports coaching, drama and theatre, photography, robotics, etc. In the senior schools, some of these activities are paid; others fall under student initiatives such as the various societies – Literary and Debating, Drama, Music, Computers, Science and Environment on the Aravali campus. 

In keeping with the belief in providing varied learning opportunities, drawing forth all kinds of potential and acknowledging and cultivating diverse strengths to take education beyond books, the curriculum at The Shri Ram Schools is structured to include both pursuits of academic excellence to the best of one’s ability and co-curricular activities in various fields to build confidence and a more rounded personality. Every child is allowed to dream and follow that dream, with the school and faculty acting as facilitator and guide to channel aspirations and abilities. The annual board results are outstanding by national standards and our students are admitted to the top colleges in India and abroad.

Sports are taken seriously at The Shri Ram School and there is an early morning coaching for senior schools and house teams, after school coaching classes and Soccer and Basketball Leagues. There are intra-school and inter-school tournaments, including those at the district, regional and national levels in a variety of sports disciplines. The Head of Sports and the Secretaries of Sports are key posts in the Student Council.

All campuses have open spaces for play and structured physical education classes. Trained and experienced physical educators ensure that the children participate in age appropriate sports and exercises.

TSPPS offers horse riding, skating, basketball, soccer and yoga. An ambitious sports program with the state-of-the-art equipments and facilities is also in the pipeline at our new upcoming campus.

The Aravali and the Moulsari campuses have basketball courts, badminton courts, fields for soccer / football and cricket, gymnasiums and the latter has a swimming pool as well. The Aravali campus has both outdoor and indoor basketball courts.

There are regular Parent Teacher Meetings held in school. While formal report cards are given twice a year, a system of non reporting Parent Teacher Meets is also followed. Specific days are also assigned for each class where parents can walk-in to meet the teachers with prior appointment.

The schools communicate with parents through the website, newsletters, text messages, e-mail and school diaries. Scheduled communication between teachers and parents includes parent teacher meetings, end of the term reporting, meeting by appointment and walk-in time. Apart from these scheduled meetings, teachers meet with parents whenever a need arises and much informal communication takes place at the many school events. The school website offers a vast amount of information on the school, and its programs and events. At some campuses, homework is put up on Moodle, which the students are expected to log on to regularly. It is strongly recommended that parents log on to the website to remain aware of school events.

The schools encourage involvement of parents. There is an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which meets periodically to discuss the infrastructural and academic issues of the schools. Suggestions are taken seriously and solutions incorporated. They are also encouraged to volunteer for and work with the school in holding workshops, escorting students for trips and taking the initiative for any other program they feel fit. The Shri Ram Parent Teacher Association is an indispensable part of the school. 

The curriculum structure and school calendar results in well-rounded, talented, confident and academically knowledgeable products who have sought and gained admission in reputed institutions in India and abroad. Some placements:

There are full time career counsellors at Aravali and Moulsari campuses to advise senior students on the options available to them. Career talks and workshops are a part of the timetable for senior classes. Counselling for admissions in India and abroad happens regularly before groups and individually.  

Yes, we do accept student applications from other educational systems, subject to the parameters laid down by CISCE. 

With the exception of admission to Pravesh Vatika (nursery), admission to The Shri Ram School is based upon vacancy in the class to which admission is sought.

We give preference to siblings of students already in the school. In such a case, siblings automatically move to the top of their respective category in the waiting list. 

The applicant has to send the resume / CV and if there is a vacancy, is called for an interaction with the principal.  This is followed by three demo classes and the filling in of the Personal Data Form.  Based on these, an assessment is made of the applicant’s subject expertise, ability to communicate that knowledge given the class dynamics and the qualities exhibited that are valued in a Shri Educator.

The Shri Ram Universal Schools are those that have been modelled on the pattern of The Shri Ram Schools (TSRS) and are committed to the same mission, values and educational ethos as of TSRS. These schools are set up by Shri Educare Limited in academic collaboration with likeminded partners to promote quality education in India and Abroad. Through the academic support provided by Shri Educare Limited (SEL), and with the professional development training sessions conducted by Domain and Pedagogy experts at SEL, TSUS adapts the value system, teaching methodology and best practices of The Shri Ram School, Delhi and Gurugram.

Shri Educare Limited (SEL) was set up by the Arun Bharat Ram family in 2008, formed out of the commitment to expand the reach of quality education. It is essentially engaged in setting up schools (Pre-school, K12) in India and abroad, providing ERP solutions to schools, undertaking education consultancy and coaching students to prepare them for CBSE and AIEEE examinations.

The Shri Ram Millennium Schools, through its academic support provided by Shri Educare Limited (SEL), adapts the value system, teaching methodology and best practices of The Shri Ram School, Delhi and Gurugram. Through intensive handholding and mentoring, the faculty at TSMS is equipped with the knowledge, skills and approach to learning that a true Shri Educator displays. These trainings are conducted by domain experts from SEL and also from the TSRS Teaching fraternity.

TSMS at present has 3 campuses in Noida, Faridabad and Gurugram.