
Aarth Universal School
Secular, Founded 2021
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
Aarth Universal School is a pioneering coeducational day school in Surat, currently serving students from Nursery to Grade 8 with an aspiration to become an IB continuum school through Grade 12. It provides a world-class international education focused on inquiry-based learning and holistic development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Aarth Universal School is guided by the mission to cultivate character, achieve excellence, and build a sustainable future. Its educational philosophy emphasizes inquiry-based, experiential learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, supported by a 'Happiness Curriculum for Joyful Living.' The school is built upon core values including integrity, empathy, courage, cooperation, appreciation, respect, sustainability, responsibility, and excellence.
Programmes
The school is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), with plans to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum integrates English, Hindi, Spanish, and Gujarati, alongside STEAM-based Design and Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Instruction is supported by digital literacy tools, including school-provided devices for younger students and a bring-your-own-device policy from Grade 5 onwards.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides support through a dedicated Special Education Needs (SEN) department called 'Kaizen' and a team of counsellors. Support strategies include differentiated instruction, personalized push-in and pull-out counselling sessions, and guidance for parents. An English as a Second Language (ESL) programme is also available to assist students in developing proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does Aarth Universal School offer?
- Aarth Universal School offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What ages does Aarth Universal School teach?
- Aarth Universal School enrolls students aged 3 to 14.
- Is Aarth Universal School a day or boarding school?
- Aarth Universal School is a day school.
- What accreditations does Aarth Universal School hold?
- Aarth Universal School holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Aarth Universal School co-educational?
- Aarth Universal School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Aarth Universal School located?
- Aarth Universal School is an international school in Surat, India.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a school tour and the collection of an admission package, followed by an online application. Prospective students and their parents participate in an interaction session, after which provisional admission is confirmed. Final admission is granted upon the submission of required documents—including birth certificates, photographs, and previous report cards—and the payment of fees. The school follows specific age criteria, requiring children to reach the minimum age for their respective grade by May 31st of the academic year.
Calendar
The academic year commences in June. The school observes a summer vacation during the month of May and parts of June, with the specific schedule provided at the beginning of each academic year. Daily school timings are 9:30 to 12:30 for Nursery, 9:30 to 15:45 for Junior and Senior KG, and 7:30 to 13:45 for Grade 1 and above.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features over 180,000 square feet of constructed area and 154,000 square feet of playground space. Facilities include studio-style classrooms equipped with interactive panels, TVs, or projectors, a library with over 6,000 books, and a dedicated Design and Technology space. The school provides an infirmary staffed by a nurse from Velocity Hospital, a cafeteria (खाऊ गली) serving vegetarian and Jain meals, and an air-conditioned bus fleet equipped with CCTV and GPS tracking.
Co-curriculars
The school offers an integrated sports programme covering individual pursuits like track and field, skating, and badminton, as well as movement composition, invasion games, and adventure challenges. Students participate in the IIMUN (India’s International Movement to Unite Nations) club to develop leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking skills. Additionally, the school organizes field trips, overnight camps, and outstation excursions, alongside community outreach projects and student-led initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.


Jyothi NairHead of SchoolAs Head of School, Jyothi Nair welcomes families to Aarth Universal School, emphasizing the school's focus on 21st-century skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and the "Happiness Curriculum of Joyful Living."
Kuldip BoghraManaging DirectorKuldip Boghra serves as the Managing Director and provides leadership for the school, which was established as a testament to the Boghra Education and Research Foundation's dream to bring innovative and joyful education to Surat.
Abha HanspalMYP & DP CoordinatorAbha Hanspal serves as the MYP & DP Coordinator.
Rachana PatelPYP Coordinator & Head of SEN DepartmentRachana Patel serves as the PYP Coordinator and Head of the SEN Department.
Jigar DesaiHead of AdministrationJigar Desai serves as the Head of Administration.
Kaavya ShahAdmission ManagerKaavya Shah serves as the Admission Manager.
Ambuja SharmaEarly Years Team LeadAmbuja Sharma serves as the Early Years Team Lead.
IB PYP