GD Goenka World School

Gurugram, India
  • IB Career-related
  • IB Diploma
  • IB PYP
  • IGCSE
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About

IB and Cambridge school with boarding in Sohna, Haryana, part of the GD Goenka group, covering Foundation 1 to Grade 12.

Key facts

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Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    IB Career-related · IB Diploma · IB PYP

  • Type

    International school

Accreditations
IB

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Performing arts
  • Service
  • STEM

Student support

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Boarding
Yes
School bus
Yes
Food options
Vegetarian

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Sports field
  • Boarding

Sports

  • Courts
  • Fields
  • Swimming pools
  • Indoor arenas
  • Shooting range

Arts

  • Performances
  • Model United Nations
  • Debates

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The essentials

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  • Bus service

    Air-conditioned buses across Delhi NCR have GPS, CCTV and a nanny on board, and send daily pick-up and drop-off SMS updates.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

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  • Boarding arrangements

    Boarders are grouped in small houses led by a houseparent, with regular communication with families.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Food options

    Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are offered, with attention to cultural preferences, hygiene and student feedback.

    • Cafeteria
    • Dining hall

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  • House system

    Four houses build teamwork, leadership and mentoring between senior and younger students, and help new students settle in.

    • Cedrus House
    • Cycus House
    • Nyssa House
    • Sorbus House

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  • Governance and ownership

    The school belongs to the GD Goenka Group, which runs a network of K-12 schools across India.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Offers IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and IB Diploma in stages, and is a candidate school for IBCP.

    • IB PYP
    • Cambridge Lower Secondary
    • IGCSE
    • IB Diploma Programme
    • IBCP (candidate)

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Wellbeing

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  • Mental wellbeing

    Emphasises emotional balance and care, with houseparents, academic staff and medical teams working together.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Safeguarding

    Stresses student protection through advanced safety systems and vigilant protocols, including bus CCTV and GPS.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

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  • History

    Flagship school of the GD Goenka group, whose first campus in Vasant Kunj began over three decades ago.

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Facilities

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  • Sports facilities

    Sports facilities include courts, fields, swimming pools, an indoor arena and a shooting range.

    • Courts
    • Fields
    • Swimming pools
    • Indoor arena
    • Shooting range

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  • Academic facilities

    Technology-enabled classrooms and science and ICT facilities support inquiry-based learning.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

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  • Arts and creative

    Opportunities include Model United Nations, debates, performances and creative platforms.

    • Model United Nations
    • Debates
    • Performances

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  • Community and service

    Within the leadership academy, students design and run community projects that address local needs.

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  • Leadership and professional

    A four-year Goenkan Leadership Academy for Grades 9 to 12 builds leadership through portfolios and community projects.

    • Goenkan Leadership Academy

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Reputation

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  • Awards

    Cited as ranked first in Delhi NCR in the International Day cum Boarding category by EducationWorld, and sixth in India.

    • EducationWorld ranking, Delhi NCR
    • Best Education Brand 2026

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Accreditations

    A candidate school for the IB Career-related Programme, working towards authorisation.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Steps run from a school visit and enquiry and application forms to an interview with academic leaders, results and fee payment.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Scholarships

    Offers a one-year tuition waiver for Grade 11 IB Diploma applicants.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

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GD Goenka Education City, Sohna - Gurgaon Rd, Sohna, Haryana 122103

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