Firststeps School, Chandigarh
Sector 26, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India 20 reviews
School is up to Secondary School (IX-X) and affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Playgroup to X. It is an English Medium school.
Playgroup - X
Private School
Coed - Day School
CAIE, IB
About School
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Firststeps School Chandigarh, is a Secondary School (IX-X), affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Playgroup to X. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Sector 26 area of Chandigarh. Firststeps School was established in 1993. It is a Private School and is managed by Vishesh Educational Society.
Year Established
1993
School Type
Private School
Management
Vishesh Educational Society
Gender
Coed
Boarding
Day School
Grades
Class Playgroup - Class X
Admission Period
Dec to Jan End
Curriculum
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
School Level
The motto of Firststeps School Sector 26 is We Don't Teach- We EDUCATE. It is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of hundreds of students from Playgroup through X. The classes in Firststeps School for every academic year begins in April.
The society Was registered under Societies registration Act Under No: 1521 of 1988 dated: 8th April 1988. The Society was alloted land by the Chandigarh Administration on 22-06-1989. The society ran the school under the name of Dutt Vishesh School from 1993 till Sept. 2007. In 2008 the name of the school was changed to FIRSTSTEPS. Firststeps School started operations under the new name from 13 April 2008.
First batch of Firststeps school started with only 14 children on 13th April, 2008. The Firststeps School Chandigarh is located in the prestigious educational Sector 26 of the city.
The School in now a Candidate school for International Baccalaureate (IB), Primary years Program (PYP) pursuing authorisation to be a IB world School, First in Chandigarh Tri-City. School is the first international school of Chandigarh Tri City.
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Address & Contact Information
School Address
FirstSteps School Opp. Blind Girls Hostel, Sector 26 Chandigarh - 160019 INDIA
School Chairman & Principal
- Chairman: Harpreet Singh CHEEMA
- Principal: Mrs Jasbir Kaur</br> Head of School
School Contact Person
Phone Number
0172 279 2008, 0172-2793992, 0172-5030549 CEO &amp; Administrator: +91-9872000013<br /> Head of School : +91-9988889948<br /> Vice Principal : +91-9988889947<br /> Account Dept : +91-9988889949<br /> PYP Coordinator: +91-9988891208
Email Address
secretariat@firststepsschool.orgSchool Website
Admission Details
Academic Year
Admission Period
Dec to Jan End
Admission Procedure and Important Dates
The School has students enrolled from Playgroup to X. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Firststeps School, Chandigarh admission.
In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Firststeps School Chandigarh for the upcoming academic year?
Fees Details
Firststeps School Fees: Fee Structure & Details
Refer below for Firststeps School Chandigarh fee structure and current fees.
You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The Firststeps School campus is spread over 0.61 of land in Sector 26 area of Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The School is a Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:
Sports Facilities(1/42)
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Covered Play Area
- Cricket
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnasium
- Handball
- Hockey
- Horse Riding
- Indoor Stadium
- Judo
- Kabaddi
- Karate
- Kho Kho
- Outdoor Stadium
- Netball
- Play Area
- Rugby
- Shooting
- Skating
- Soccer
- Splash Pool
- Sand Pit
- Sailing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Table Tennis
- Taekwando
- Tennis
- Throwball
- Volleyball
- Yoga
- Lacrosse
Education Facilities(1/6)
- Library
- Digital Library
- Career Counseling
- Counseling
- Student Exchange Programs
- Test Center
Classroom Facilities(0/5)
- AC Classrooms
- AV Classrooms
- Lockers
- Air Purifiers
- Air Filter AC Classrooms
Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(0/4)
- Art
- Dance
- Dramatics
- Music
Laboratories Facilities(0/6)
- Laboratories
- Language Labs
- Maths Labs
- Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
- Computer Labs
- Robotics Labs
Transport Facilities(1/2)
- Transport Facility
- AC Buses
Boarding Facilities(0/2)
- Hostel
- AC Hostels
Accessibility Facilities(0/4)
- Accessible Parking
- Ramped or Level Entrances
- Accessible Washrooms
- Braille and Large Print Room Numbers
Digital Facilities(0/4)
- AV Facilities
- Interactive Boards
- School App
- Wi-Fi
Food and Catering Facilities(0/3)
- Canteen
- Meal Served
- Kitchen & Dining Hall
Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)
- CCTV
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Extinguisher
- Security Guards
- Boundary Wall
- Fenced Boundary Wall
- Speedometer In Bus
- GPS In Bus
- CCTV In Bus
- Fire Extinguisher In Bus
- School Bus Tracking App
Medical Facility Facilities(1/7)
- Medical Facility
- Medical Room or Clinic
- Resident Doctor
- Medical Staff
- Isolation Room
- ICU
- Dedicated Ambulance
Other Infra Facilities(2/7)
- Kids Play Area
- Activity Center
- Toy Room
- Amphitheatre
- Auditorium
- Day Care
- Lego Room
Extra-Curricular Activities
School Clubs and Societies
The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones.
Academic Programs
School Timings and Vacations
What are the school timings?
The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).
Language of Instruction
- English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
School Level & Classes
Which grades will you have in the new session?
Firststeps School is a Playgroup to Secondary School (IX-X) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels
| Level | Classes |
| Playgroup | Playgroup |
| Pre Primary School (Pre School) | NurseryLKGUKG |
| Primary School (I-V) | IIIIIIIVV |
| Middle School (VI-VIII) | VIVIIVIII |
| Secondary School (IX-X) | IXX |
Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure
The Academic session at Firststeps School starts from April. The School provides education to students from Playgroup to X.
Firststeps School is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the International curriculum CAIE, IB, from Playgroup to X. The School offers its students a choice of 2 boards Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB).
Academic Affiliations
Firststeps School is authorised to offer the following
Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (CIE)
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) previouly Cambridge CIE is part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge CAIE offers education for learners aged 5 to 19 years. Cambridge CAIE has 4 stages of education - Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11 years, Cambridge Secondary 1 for 11 to 14 year, Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE) for 14 to 16 year and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A level) for 16 to 19 years.
Firststeps School is affiliated to Cambridge CAIE (CIE) since with CAIE affiliation number .
The Schools offers following Cambridge programs
- Cambridge Secondary 1
- IGCSE Level
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. Firststeps School, Chandigarh is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.
The school is affiliated to IB since 05-Oct-2016 with IB affiliation number 049873.
The Schools offers following IB programs
- PYP
- MYP
Curriculum offered in Firststeps School by Class
In this section, we will answer What board of education does Firststeps School intend to follow over the years?
School follows IB PYP Curriculum in Pre Primary level classes. IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed to cater to students till Grade/Class 5. Know more about PYP.
- Upto Class V, School follows IB PYP Curriculum. IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) caters to students from Class /Grade 1 to 5. Know More about IB PYP
- School follows IB MYP Curriculum in Middle level classes, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) caters to students from Class /Grade 6 to 8. Know more about MYP.
- School offers Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (previously CIE) - Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in Middle level classes i.e. Class/Grade 6 to 8. Cambridge Secondary 1 also provides an excellent foundation for the next level CIE programme Cambridge IGCSE.
- School follows IB MYP Curriculum in Secondary level classes, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) also caters to students of Class /Grade 9th & 10th. As per the Agreement signed between International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in January 2013, compeletion of IB MYP program will be consdidered equivalent to any other Class 10th board examination in India. Students can get continue their education with any school or board after compelting the IB MYP. Know more about MYP.
- Firststeps School follows Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum in Secondary level classes, Class 9 and Class 10. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum with wide range of subjects available to choose from. Know more about IGCSE.
Other Details
School Staff Details
| Designation | Total No. |
| Principal | |
| Vice-Principal/Head Master | |
| PGT | |
| TGT | |
| PRT | |
| PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT) | |
| Health Wellness Teacher | |
| Librarian | |
| Other |
School Rating & Reviews
3.7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firststeps School
Firststeps School is affiliated to which board?
Firststeps School, Chandigarh is affiliated to the Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB).
What is the process of getting admission into Firststeps School, Chandigarh?
The Firststeps School, Chandigarh has students enrolled from Playgroup to X. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.
Is this school a co-educational school?
Yes The Firststeps School, Chandigarh is a Coed school.
What is the curriculum offered at Firststeps School, Chandigarh?
Firststeps School, Chandigarh offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB) at various levels of education.
Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?
The Firststeps School is rated 3.7 out of 5 based on 20 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.
Does Firststeps School offer Hostel facility to students?
No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.