Apeejay School, Saket

Apeejay School, Saket is a private PreK-12 day school in Saket, South Delhi affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and run by the Apeejay Education Society.[5] The Times School Survey 2019 ranks Apeejay, Saket as the fifth-best school in south-eastern Delhi.[6]

Apeejay School, Saket
Address
Gurudwara Road, J-Block, Saket

South Delhi
,
Delhi
,
110017

India
Coordinates28.5365°N 77.2189°E / 28.5365; 77.2189
Information
TypePrivate
Motto'Soaring High is my Nature'
Opened1988[1]
FounderStya Paul
Run byApeejay Education Society
ChairpersonSushma Paul Berlia[2]
PrincipalSmita Amit[3]
ClassesNursery–Class 12
Age3 to 18
Enrollment~1200
HousesMercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune[4]
Colour(s)White and Blue         
MascotSoaring falcon
AffiliationCBSE
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Construction began in March 1987 and the foundation stone was laid by Stya Paul, founder of the Apeejay Education Society and in-turn that of the school, on 19 March 1988. It opened to students the same year.[5] The school celebrated its silver jubilee in its 2012–13 school year.[7]

Curriculum

There are classes from grade Nursery till Class 12[8]. There are two 'sections' for each grade of schooling. The school is affiliated with the CBSE for its Class 10 Matriculation exam and the final All India Secondary School Examination. Science and Commerce are the offered streams in the senior secondary classes for graduation.[5]

Annual Carnival

Apeejay School has celebrated an 'annual carnival' called Utsav (Hindi for "festival"; and stylised in all caps) every year around December, since 2018. Though called a carnival, it is a fair; with entry fees, and entertainment and commercial activities. Several sporting and cultural events are put up, along with food and game stalls, and amusement rides.[9]

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References
  1. http://www.apeejay.edu/saket/
  2. https://www.apeejay.edu/saket/workshops/orientation-workshop-with-parents-of-new-students-workshop-for-parents
  3. https://www.apeejay.edu/saket/events/utsav-2019
  4. https://www.apeejay.edu/saket/senior/inter-house-activities-2018-19-senior-wing-v-xii
  5. "Welcome To Apeejay School, Saket, New Delhi | About". www.apeejay.edu. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  6. "Fifth School Survey to determine the top schools in Delhi NCR". Times School Survey. 4 January 2020.
  7. "Annual Appreciation Day 2013 - Apeejay School, Saket | Apeejay School Saket, New Delhi". www.apeejay.edu. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  8. "Apeejay School - Saket | Best CBSE School in Saket". brainfeedmagazine. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  9. "UTSAV 2019 | Apeejay School Saket | Annual Carnival at Apeejay School - Saket". Events High. Retrieved 4 January 2020.


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