Campus - Children Schooling

  The Iqra Army Public School & College is an English medium institute of Command & Staff College. It primarily caters for the educational needs  of the children of the College community including  allied officers, garrison officers (serving & retired)  and  civilians of the Quetta. The institute has co-  education system and is located within the  College  campus. The academic environment is  conducive  for  the mental, physical, and moral  growth of the  children. The staff endeavors to  attain and maintain  the highest possible scholastic  standards for  balanced  development of the pupils.

The aim is to impart balanced  education to its  students so as to help them achieve  academic  excellence and develop sound character. 

"May Almighty Allah help us educate and groom our children so well that they succeed in their practical lives and contribute positively and constructively in the service of the nation." Ameen! 

HISTORY

    The school was established in 1977 under the control of Command & Staff College, Quetta. Initially starting with Montessori section, in the following years it was upgraded to Primary school. In 1981, the school was further upgraded to Middle level. The year 1994 saw the school rise to Matriculation and Cambridge 'O' Level. The first batch that cleared both levels was then offered college (Intermediate) classes in science (Pre-engineering and Pre-medical). In 1996, the institution became known as IQRA ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL & COLLEGE. In 2003, the College was further upgraded to Degree level and was affiliated with University of the Punjab for BSc classes. Later, the BSc classes were discontinued due to less number of students. Iqra APS&C is a private institution, run by an Executive Council headed by the Commandant, Command & Staff College.

ADMINISTRATION

    The principal, headmasters / headmistresses and Administration Officer comprise the administrative staff of Iqra APS&C. The school has five main academic divisions, called sections:-

Pre-School Section:
It consists of Playgroup, Nursery and Preparatory grades. The age group ranges from 3+ to 5+ years.

Junior Section:
It consists of grades 1, 2 and 3. The age group varies from 6+ to 8+ years.

Middle Section:

It consists of grades 4 to 7. The age group varies from 8+ to 12+ years.

From grade 7 onward, the school offers education in two different systems – Matriculation and Cambridge O Level. In Matriculation system, the syllabus prescribed by Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad is implemented. In Cambridge O Level, the syllabus laid down by the Cambridge University, England, is followed.

Cambridge Section:

It consists of Cambridge GCE O Level classes. There are three levels; 8C (O₁), 9C (O₂) and 10C (O₃). The age group varies from 13+ to 15+ years.

College Section:

It consists of grade 8, 9 and 10 (Matric stream) and FSc (1^st Year and 2^nd Year classes). The age group varies from 13+ to 16+ years.  

OUR CAMPUS Pre-school Junior Section Middle Section Cambridge Section College Section

Primary Section Secondary Section Cambridge Section

ADMISSION & FEE POLICY

Admission in the school is subject to availability of seats, performance in the entrance test and interview in line with the policies and guidelines of Army Public Schools and College Systems (APSACS) and School Executive Council. The salients of the admission policy are as under:-

       Eligibility :

Category A :    Wards of Directing Staff, Permanent Staff and student officers including Allied officers attending course in the College (Wards of ex Directing Staff / Permanent Staff are treated at par for grant of admission).

Category B :    Serving/retired Armed Forces personnel residing in the Quetta Garrison.

Category C :    Civilians.

Category T :    Teachers and administrative staff of Iqra APS&C.

Category ASP :    Low paid employees of C&SC.

Allocation of seats :

        The allocation of seats is based on the following criteria:

·             Admission is not denied to the category ‘A’ applicants. Children of teaching & administrative staff serving at Iqra are treated at par with category A applicants. This privilege is given to the confirmed staff members after the completion of probation period.

·             No admission for category A-Spec is considered guaranteed. The number of students in A-Spec should not exceed the limit of 5% of the total strength of students at the School/College. 

·             The remaining seats are equally distributed between the category B and category C applicants on merit.

·             Application for admission is entertained only on the prescribed form available in the school office. Subject to availability of vacancies in a class, a test and interview are conducted. After the test / interview, a merit list is compiled for the successful candidates and admissions are granted on merit.

·             Following weightages are given to the admission test / interview and the previous academic performance, taken from result / report cards of the student. In case of non-availability of result report / cards, 100% weightage is given to the admission test.

1	PRE-SCHOOL	Interviews for Playgroup, Nursery & Preparatory.
2	GRADE 1-3	100% weightage is given to admission test (English, Urdu, Mathematics)
3	GRADE 4 - 8	50% weightage is given to admission test (English, Urdu, Mathematics) and 50% to the previous two years academic performance. Grade 7 & 8 students are also tested in science subjects.
4	GRADE 9 - 10	60% weightage is given to admission test (English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science subjects) and 40% to previous two years academic performance.
5	GRADE 11 - 12	Iqra students must secure at least 60% marks in the Board / University examination (Matric / O Level) to qualify for admission.   Outside (Non Iqra) students must have  at least 65% marks in the Board / University examination to qualify for admission.   80% weightage is given to the Matric / O Level exam and 20% to admission test, which is administered at the given date / time at the college.

Fee Structure B : (Garrison)

School Grd	Admission Fee	Refundable Security Fee	Tuition Fee (Per Month )
Pre-school	15000/-	5000/-	1800/-
Grd 1 - 5	15000/-	5000/-	1800/-
Grd 6 - 8	15000/-	5000/-	1800/-
Grd 9 - 10	15000/-	5000/-	1850/-
Grd 11 - 12	15000/-	5000/-	2000/-
Grd 8C (O1)	15000/-	5000/-	2150/-
Grd 9C (O2)	15000/-	5000/-	3000/-
Grd 10C (O3)	15000/-	5000/-	3000/-

Fee Structure C : (Civilians)

School Grd	Admission Fee	Refundable Security Fee	Tuition Fee (Per Month )	Computer Fee (Nursery-Grd10)
Pre-school	575/-	800/-	600/-	33/-
Grd 1 - 5	575/-	800/-	600/-	66/-
Grd 6 - 8	575/-	800/-	600/-	77/-
Grd 9 - 10	575/-	800/-	650/-	88/-
Grd 11 - 12	575/-	800/-	700/-	-
Grd 8C (O1)	575/-	800/-	1000/-	-
Grd 9C (O2)	575/-	800/-	1350/-	-
Grd 10C (O3)	575/-	800/-	1350/-	-

Fee Structure A-Spec :

School Grd	Admission Fee	Refundable Security Fee	Tuition Fee (Per Month )	Computer Fee (Nursery-Grd10)
Pre-school	200/-	-	300/-	33/-
Grd 1 - 5	200/-	-	300/-	66/-
Grd 6 - 8	200/-	-	325/-	77/-
Grd 9 - 10	200/-	-	325/-	88/-
Grd 11 - 12	200/-	-	325/-	-

Misc Charges (All Categories):

1.       Annual Printing Fee (All grades)                           - Rs 300/-

2.       Grade 9 & 10 (Matric) Science Practical Fee       - Rs. 345/- Per Term

3.       O Level Science Practical Fee                                - Rs. 690/- Per Term

4.       Grd 11&12 Science Practical Fee                            - Rs. 290/- Per Subj Per Term

ALLIED STUDENTS

Children of Allied officers attending staff course at C&SC are granted admission in the school. Special English language classes are held for them under the supervision of a dedicated language expert. Besides, they attend regular classes at various grade levels under normal school programme.

ACADEMICS & ACTIVITIES 

Academic Session

Academic session of Pre-school, Junior and Middle sections is usually from May to April next year, as per the Army Public Schools and Colleges System (APSACS) schedule. It is divided in two terms, each comprising 20 weeks approximately. During each term, short duration continuous weekly assessment tests are conducted as per the APSACS academic calendar. At the end of each term, longer duration end term examinations are also conducted. In Pre-school and Junior sections (Montessori to grade 3), term exams are not held. The term exams are held from grades 4 to 8 only.

In Cambridge section, the duration of academic session for grade 8C (O₁) and grade 9C (O₂) is from May to April next year. The students of grade 10C (O₃) appear in the final O Level exam, which is held as per Cambridge University programme, usually in May / June each year.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), grades 9 and 10, academic session lasts from May to March next year. The duration of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) academic session is from June to April next year. During this period, scheduled assessment tests, term tests and send up tests are conducted. The college is affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad for the SSC and HSSC examinations.

Assessment Procedure

Assessment and testing is a very important part of APSACS. It consists of a progressive assessment procedure, wherein students’ academic performance is tested on regular basis. It helps to identify weaknesses and shortcomings on both short and long term basis. Students' performance / progress in assessments and end term exams is closely monitored. The results are shared with the parents through parent-teacher meetings, which are a regular feature of our overall academic programme. Parents are also requested to visit the school to discuss any special problems faced by their wards in a particular area (Academic, social, etc). During the term, some class work and assignments (where applicable) are also marked for assessment purposes.

Assessment Procedure in College and Cambridge Sections

Scheduled assessment tests and term exams are a regular feature. In order to register the students for external examination conducted by the Federal Board, send up tests are held. Pre Board / mock tests are conducted to provide a full dress rehearsal to the students before the Board exam.

In Cambridge section, the same assessment procedure is followed.

Teacher and Student Awards

At the end of each academic session, Annual Awards Programme is held. It is usually graced with the presence of Commandant Command and Staff College, who is also the chairman of School Executive Council. The parents of award winners are invited to the occasion. As per the policy of APSACS, the first three position holders of grades 4 to 8 are awarded prizes as well as merit certificates. The performance of first position holders at school level in Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate and Cambridge O Level exam is acknowledged with award of special medals. Besides, the best performers in co-curricular domain get special prizes. 

The teachers who perform distinctively during the session are also rewarded.

LIBRARY & LABS

To cater for the needs of students and the faculty, Iqra has a well equipped library. Each year, new books are added to the library as per requirement. A broad distribution of books available in the library is as under:-

English	-	1161
Urdu	-	311
Computers	-	122
Physics	-	121
Chemistry	-	113
Biology	-	126
Miscellaneous	-	5622
Newspapers	-	2 Dailies
Periodicals	-	7 (Monthly)

Computer Labs

    The school has five well equipped computer labs, one for each section. These labs are maintained by our computer teachers, who are thorough professionals. Keeping in view the importance of information technology in today’s world, the computer education is given special emphasis at all levels.

Science Labs

    The school has three well resourced science labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Each lab is being manned by professionals, who, besides having Master degrees to their credit, possess wide range of experience in their respective areas.

Student Uniforms

Boys (Less College)	:	White shirt and grey trousers
	:	Green sweaters / pullover for winter.
Girls (Less College)	:	White kamiz, white shalwar & green sash
	:	Green sweaters / pullover for winter.
College Boys (1st/2nd Yr)	:	Green and white shirt and dark grey trousers. Green sweaters / pullover for winter.
College Girls (1st/2nd Yr)	:	White kamiz, white shalwar & white Daputta. Green sweaters / pullover for winter.