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International Admissions FAQs
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Aitchison is Pakistan’s most recognized and best equipped boarding school. Set in 200 beautiful acres, boarding is a key component of our educational program –not an optional extra –and receives strong support from a caring and highly qualified residential teaching staff. Living with over 500 other ambitious boys admitted from all parts of Pakistan, as well as select boys from overseas, boarding life is an enriching experience underpinning one of the finest old boy networks in the world. This network is a major advantage in career support.
Yes, many of our boarders gain admission to the world’s top universities, Ivy Leagues and Oxbridge, as well as Pakistan’s premier universities and colleges. Free University Guidance Counseling is offered.
Yes, Aitchison boarding offers free evening tutorials in all subjects with access to subject specialist residential staff on request. We also have a residential Principal who takes a very close interest in boarding.
Both International and National curricula are available. Aitchison has been a Cambridge Examination Centre since 1935, and offers IGCSE and A Level courses. In addition, we also offer Aga Khan Matric, FA and FSc syllabuses. Boys have the best range of choices in Pakistan.
Aitchison provides spacious rooms for groups of four and three senior boys. Each room has a good-sized change room and washroom facility. All houses have common rooms with computers, pool tables, and reading areas and modern media facilities. Boarding is pleasant because Aitchison is a disciplined school that encourages the best from each boy, building self-reliance and discipline while acknowledging that each boy is unique.
Yes, but boarders love sports and also engage in as many as 22 different clubs and societies. It’s hard not to enjoy sport with so many international standard facilities that Aitchison offers. Boarders invariably make up our strongest sporting teams.
Every Sunday and the last weekend of each month is open for visiting and leave. The only time boarding is closed is during examination preparations. The boarding houses offer zoom and senior boys may use mobile phones at set hours.
Qualified school masters who have a special interest in pastoral care and student well-being. Housemasters are aided by the Head of School and Principal. Senior boys are given sensible authority to practice leadership skills governed by rules and respect for all.
Aitchison has a hospital with two doctors and a nursing staff. If specialist care or treatment are needed there are several excellent private hospitals very close by. Our doctors are on call 24 hours.
We think so! Aitchison knows how important good food is for active young men. Each house has its own dining hall and bearers. Our head chef is highly qualified and industry experienced.
Yes. If a student is admitted on an international basis, he must remain in the international category for a minimum period of five years from the date of admission.
A student is eligible for the international category only in boarding if they meet both of the following conditions: (i) they have not been enrolled or studying in Pakistan for more than six months prior to applying, and (ii) they hold a nationality other than Pakistani. Applicants may be required to provide supporting documents, such as a valid foreign passport and relevant academic records, to verify both their nationality and their recent study history. Students who do not meet either of these conditions will not be considered under the international category.