GD Goenka World School, Sohna Gurgaon (Gurugram) (GDGWS)
Sohna, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Gurgaon (Gurugram), Haryana, India 33 reviews
School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day Cum Boarding School, with classes from Nursery to XII. It is an English Medium school.
Nursery - XII
Private School
Coed - Day Cum Boarding School
CAIE, IB
About School
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GD Goenka World School Sohna, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day Cum Boarding School, with classes from Nursery to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Sohna, Haryana. GD Goenka World School was established in 2003. It is a Private School and is part of GD Goenka World Schools and is managed by GD Goenka Group.
Year Established
2003
School Type
Private School
Management
GD Goenka Group
Gender
Coed
Boarding
Day Cum Boarding School
Grades
Class Nursery - Class XII
Admission Period
Rolling Admission (Open throughout the year)
Curriculum
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
School Level
GD Goenka World School is a Coed Day Cum Boarding School, which serves the educational needs of hundreds of students from Nursery through XII. The classes in GD Goenka World School for every academic year begins in April and ends in March (Nursery .
School is located in the picturesque foothills of Aravalli mountain range. School offers a diverse and multi cultural learning platform to stimulate open thinking and mutual understanding. School has students from 30+ countries.
School is a Day Boarding school with weekday and full boarding facility for both boys and girls. School provides boarding from class 2 onwards.
GD Goenka group entered in education sector in 1994 with their first school G.D. Goenka Public School Vasant Kunj. Today the group has G. D. Goenka Toddler House (an upcoming chain of Kindergarten lefts), over 15 G. D. Goenka Lá Petite Montessori preschools, 40+ GD Goenka Public Schools (GDPS) and 60 acres GD Goenka Education City with GD Goenka World School and GD Goenka World School.
GD Goenka World School, Sohna is one of the best Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Sohna and ranks among the top schools in Sohna. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Sohna. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.
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Address & Contact Information
School Address
G.D. Goenka Education City, Sohna-Gurgaon Road, Sohna, Haryana - 122103 India
School Chairman & Principal
- Chairman: A. K. Goenka
- Principal: Mr. Skand Bali
School Contact Person
Phone Number
911243315900, 919871600045, 919871600046, 919871600047, 919871600048, 919871600051, 919871600052, 919871600053, 919871600054, 919871600055
Email Address
ibcoordinator@gdgoenka.comprincipalgdgws@gdgoenka.com
igcsecoordinator@gdgoenka.com
mspcoordinator@gdgoenka.com
pypcoordinator@gdgoenka.com
School Website
Admission Details
Academic Year
April to March (Nursery to Class 8) and August to May (Class 9 to 12)
Admission Period
Rolling Admission (Open throughout the year)
Admission Contact Details
Contact Person
Phone:
+09818171304, 09818171302
Email:
admissions@gdgoenka.com
Admission Procedure and Important Dates
The School has students enrolled from Nursery to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for GD Goenka World School, Sohna 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 GD Goenka World School Sohna for the upcoming academic year?
School admits students throughout the year.
Documents required for Admission
Parents or students have to submit following documents for admission to Grade 2 to 11.
- Pass certificate of the preceding class
- Transfer certificate
- Photocopies of Reports cards of last 2 years
- Photocopy of the child’s birth certificate
- One Passport size photographs
- One reference letter
- Registration fees (refer to fees section of this page for registration fees)
- Filled Day-boarding or Resident boarding form
- Filled Medical Form
Admission Procedure
- Parents can fill the online application (click for online application form) or can fill the paper application (for paper application download the form from here Day-boarding / Resident-boarding Form and Medical Form
- Please ensure that you fill both Day-Boarding/Boarding Application form and Medical form
- Parents can submit application through one medium only either online or offline paper application
- Parents have to email the paper based applications to The Admissions Office, The G. D. Goenka World School, G.D. Goenka Education City Sohna- Gurgaon Road Haryana 122103 India
- Post submitting or sending application, parents have to call Admission Office to schedule admission test and interview of the applicant
- On the day of interview, parents and candidates are given tour of the school
Please note the admission test will be conducted for Math and English.
Fees Details
GD Goenka World School Fees: Fee Structure & Details
Refer below for GD Goenka World School Sohna fee structure and current fees.
You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.
The school fees covers all expenses. Day Boarders should pay the fees by 10th of first month of each of the four quarters. Boarders must pay by 10th of first month in each of the 2 semesters.
Parents can pay fees through draft, cheques and cards.
School Fees – Full Time Boarding (Residents)
Refer to the below table for full Boarding school fees for Indian Students and Other countries students.
| Particular | Grade 2 to 8th (Indian Residents) | Class 9th & 12th (Indian Residents) | Grade 2 to 8th (Others) | Class 9th & 12th (Others) | |
| Registration Fee | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 10,000 | USD 300 | USD 300 |
| Establishment Charges | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 80,000 | Rs. 80,000 | USD 2,125 | USD 2,125 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 1,50,000 | Rs. 1,50,000 | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 |
| Boarding Fees | Per Semester (6 months) | Rs. 3,58,560 | Rs. 3,58,560 | USD 9,702 | USD 9,702 |
| Activity Charges | Per Semester (6 months) | Rs. 39,375 | USD 1,020 | ||
| Total Yearly Fees (Excluding one time charges) | Rs. 7,17,120 | Rs. 7,95,870 | USD 19,404 | USD 21,444 | |
| ID Card Charges | Yearly | Rs. 450 | Rs. 450 | USD 8 | USD 8 |
School Fees Day Boarding
Refer to the below table for Day Boarding school fees for Indian Students, NRI and Other countries students.
| Particular | Grade Nursery to 8th (Indian Residents) | Class 9th & 10th (Indian Residents) | Class 11th & 12th (Indian Residents) | Grade Nursery to 8th (NRI) | Class 9th & 10th (NRI) | Class 11th & 12th (NRI) | Grade Nursery to 8th (Others) | Class 9th & 10th (Others) | Class 11th & 12th (Others) | |
| Registration Fee | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
| Establishment Charges | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | USD 1365 | USD 1365 | USD 1365 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One time Charges Payable at the time of admission | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 90,000 | Rs. 90,000 | USD 2400 | USD 2400 | USD 2400 |
| Tuition Fee | Quarterly | 55,440 | 55,440 | 59,370 | Rs. 57,615 | Rs. 57,615 | Rs. 61,650 | USD 1,251 | USD 1,251 | USD 1,251 |
| Meals | Quarterly | 13,260 | 13,260 | 13,260 | Rs. 14,640 | Rs. 14,640 | Rs. 14,640 | USD 315 | USD 315 | USD 315 |
| Bus | Quarterly | 13,710 | 13,710 | 13,710 | Rs. 15,105 | Rs. 15,105 | Rs. 15,105 | USD 336 | USD 336 | USD 336 |
| Activity Charges | Quarterly | Rs.13,260 | Rs. 13,860 | Rs. 14,640 | Rs. 15,315 | USD 315 | USD 315 | |||
| Total Yearly Fees (Excluding one time charges) | Rs. 3,29,640 | Rs. 3,82,680 | Rs. 4,00,800 | Rs. 3,49,440 | Rs. 4,08,000 | Rs. 4,26,840 | USD 7,608 | USD 8,868 | USD 8,868 | |
| ID Card Charges | Yearly | Rs. 450 | Rs. 450 | Rs.450 | Rs. 450 | Rs. 450 | Rs. 450 | USD 8 | USD 8 | USD 8 |
Please note Quarterly Changes For Transport For Faridabad Route: INR 16,035
Infrastructure & Facilities
The GD Goenka World School campus is spread over of land in area of Sohna, Haryana. The School is a K-12 Day Cum Boarding School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:
Sports Facilities(15/42)
- 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(2/6)
- Library
- Digital Library
- Career Counseling
- Counseling
- Student Exchange Programs
- Test Center
Classroom Facilities(1/5)
- AC Classrooms
- AV Classrooms
- Lockers
- Air Purifiers
- Air Filter AC Classrooms
Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(4/4)
- Art
- Dance
- Dramatics
- Music
Laboratories Facilities(2/6)
- Laboratories
- Language Labs
- Maths Labs
- Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
- Computer Labs
- Robotics Labs
Transport Facilities(2/2)
- Transport Facility
- AC Buses
Boarding Facilities(1/2)
- Hostel
- AC Hostels
Accessibility Facilities(0/4)
- Accessible Parking
- Ramped or Level Entrances
- Accessible Washrooms
- Braille and Large Print Room Numbers
Digital Facilities(2/4)
- AV Facilities
- Interactive Boards
- School App
- Wi-Fi
Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)
- Canteen
- Meal Served
- Kitchen & Dining Hall
Safety and Security Facilities(1/11)
- 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(4/7)
- Kids Play Area
- Activity Center
- Toy Room
- Amphitheatre
- Auditorium
- Day Care
- Lego Room
GD Goenka World School Sohna campus is fully air conditioned with world infrastructure, well maintained play grounds, sports facilities and beautifully manicured lawns. All classrooms are well lit and designed and have display boards and state of the art AV facilities.
School has language lab with 20 computers to develop oral proficiency in languages.
School has 3 libraries catering to Nursery to class 5, Middle School (class 6 to 8) and Class 9 to 12.
The School Dining Hall (The Refectorio) which is of 2 floors, can accommodate 1000 students. the school offers healthy organic food with menu designed by experts. The food offered is hot and cooked within the school campus.
GDGWS has 7 playing fields for football and hockey, 400 metre athletics track, basketball courts, Tennis courts, volleyball courts and a cricket pitch.
School has half olympic sized indoors swimming pool, table tennis room, GYM and Billiards tables.
Boarding Facilities
School has fully air conditioned boarding facilities. The boys and girls have separate hostels. Each room accommodates 8 children with individual cupboards. Each room has its own washroom. For every 16 students their is a common room with study tables for private study, TV and refrigerator.
Boarding students have their Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner in the Refectorio.
School has SPA (steam and Sauna) and Salon with 4 sauna rooms and steam rooms each.
Safety & Security Measures at the School
School buses are air conditioned and have a designated care taker or nanny on board through out the journey. School informs parents about pickup and drop via sms every day.
Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarms and smoke detectors are places at regular intervals within the campus. School has guards at all gates and patrolling inside the campus. School also has 24 hours surveillance.
Infirmary : School has infirmary located within the campus. School has 3 medical facilities 1 in the school and other 2 in hostels. School Infirmary has 6 beds, first aid kits and life saving drugs. The school infirmary also has a fully equipped ambulance which is available 24*7. School has 2 full time doctors. The school has tieup with nearby hospital for medical emergencies.
Extra-Curricular Activities
School Houses and Activity Details
There are 4 houses in the school. Each student from Grade 3 and above is allocated an house.
GD Goenka World School offers a balanced curriculum covering academics, Sports and extra curricular activities.
School ensures that all students are involved in activities and sports. School’s sports program help students develop team building and leadership skills. Sports and fitness are part of the daily curriculum of the students at the school. School’s custom made sports programme for students from nursery to Grade 6 to develop motor, cognitive and social skills.
School has separate Physical education department. School also organises regular intra and inter house competitions to nurture talent and develop team work skills.
School provides specialised coaching in certain sports after school hours. Boarders have an option to be coached in sports of their choice every day after school hours.
Children are exposed the Fine Arts covering both Performing (Dance, Music, Dramatics) and Visual Arts. Artistic activities available at school Drawing & Painting, Pottery & Sculpture, Mural, Clay Modelling, Print Making, Tie-and-Dye, Doll Making, Paper-cutting & Pasting.
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. The Clubs are:
- Model United Nations
Academic Programs
School Timings and Vacations
What are the school timings?
The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).
The School timings are:
| For Day Boarders: 8:05 am to 3:05 pm |
Language of Instruction
- English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
| Holidays | The school has 2 semesters <ul><li>Nursery to Grade 8: April to September; October to March.</li><li> Grade 9: April to December; January to May.</li><li> Grades 10-12: August to December; January to May.</li></ul> |
School Senior Secondary Streams
- Science with Mathematics
- Science without Mathematics
- Commerce
School Level & Classes
Which grades will you have in the new session?
GD Goenka World School is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels
| Level | Classes |
| Pre Primary School (Pre School) | NurseryPrep |
| Primary School (I-V) | IIIIIIIVV |
| Middle School (VI-VIII) | VIVIIVIII |
| Secondary School (IX-X) | IXX |
| Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) | XIXII |
Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure
The Academic session at GD Goenka World School starts from April to March (Nursery to Class 8) and August to May (Class 9 to 12). The School provides education to students from Nursery to XII.
GD Goenka World School is a Coed English medium Day Cum Boarding School which offers the International curriculum CAIE, IB, from Nursery to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 2 boards Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB).
Academic Affiliations
GD Goenka World 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.
GD Goenka World 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. GD Goenka World School, Sohna 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 24-Mar-2005 with IB affiliation number 002279.
The Schools offers following IB programs
- PYP
- DP
Curriculum offered in GD Goenka World School by Class
In this section, we will answer What board of education does GD Goenka World 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 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.
- GD Goenka World 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.
- School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.
- At the Senior Secondary level, school offers Science with Mathematics, Science without Mathematics, Commerce streams.
The GD Goenka World school has 2 semesters
| Class/Grade | Semesters |
| Nursery to Grade 8 | April to October; November to March |
| Grades 10-12 | August to December; January to May |
GD Goenka World School Cambridge Secondary 1 – Class 6 to 8
As part of CIE Cambridge Secondary 1 curriculum framework English, math and Science are offered alongwith Humanities, Arts and Languages. Students have to take Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint exam at the end of Grade 8.
GD Goenka World School Cambridge Secondary 2 IGCSE – Class 9 to 10
As part of Cambridge IGCSE curriculum student study 7 to 10 subjects alongwith Physical Education and Personal & Social Education.
Students have to take 2 subjects from Group 1 (Languages) and one from each of the remaining groups. Student can choose the 7th subject from any group.
- First Language English (0500) {COMPULSORY}
- English as a Second Language(0510)
- French (0520)
- German ( 0525)
- Spanish (0530)
- Hindi as a Second Language(0549)
Group 2 Humanities
- Economics (0455)
- History (0470)
- Literature English (0486) {COMPULSORY}
- Geography(0460)
- Global Perspectives (0457)
- Environmental Management*(0680)
Group 3 Science
- Biology(0610)
- Chemistry(0620)
- Physics (0625)
- Environmental Management*(0680)
Group 4 Mathematics
- Mathematics (without coursework )(0580)
- Cambridge International Mathematics(0607)
Group 5 Creative ,Technical and Vocational
- Art and Design(0400)
- Information and Communication Technology(0417)
- Business Studies (0450 )
- Physical Education (0413)
- Drama (0411)
- Computer Science (0478)
GD Goenka World School IBDP – Class 11 to 12.
Students have to study 6 subject (3 at higher level and 3 at standard level) along with 3 compulsory subjects – Theory of Knowledge, CAD and Extended Essay. Know more about IB DP.
- Hindi A Literature SL
- English A literature HL
- English A Language and Literature HL and SL
Group 2
- Language B
- Language Abinitio
- Business management
- Economics
- Psychology
- ITGS
- Physics
- Environmental Systems and Societies
- Computer Science
- Chemistry Syllabus
- Biology
- Mathematics HL
- Mathematical studies SL
- Mathematics SL
- Theater
- Visual Arts
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about GD Goenka World School
GD Goenka World School is affiliated to which board?
GD Goenka World School, Sohna is affiliated to the Cambridge Assessment International Education, International Baccalaureate (IB).
What is the process of getting admission into GD Goenka World School, Sohna?
The GD Goenka World School, Sohna has students enrolled from Nursery to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.
What are the school timings?
The GD Goenka World School works in Shift 1 (Morning). The School timings are: For Day Boarders: 8:05 am to 3:05 pm
Is this school a co-educational school?
Yes The GD Goenka World School, Sohna is a Coed school.
What is the curriculum offered at GD Goenka World School, Sohna?
GD Goenka World School, Sohna 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 GD Goenka World School is rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 33 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.
Does GD Goenka World School offer Hostel facility to students?
Yes, The school offers boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day Cum Boarding School.