Cygnus World School
Part of Jan Priya Trust
Updated July 2026
CBSE (India)
Cygnus World School is a progressive, co-educational institution that provides a holistic, child-centered education within an aesthetically designed, green campus. It serves students from early childhood through Grade 12, focusing on academic excellence, leadership development, and the cultivation of virtue.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school aims to nurture students who possess well-formed minds, leadership capabilities, and pride in their Indian heritage. Its educational approach is holistic and child-centered, blending academics with sports, arts, and values. The 'Golden Triangle' approach fosters collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to ensure continuous progression.
Programmes
The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades 1 to 12 and provides early education through its Cheviot Kids programme for ages 3 to 5. The academic structure is divided into Cheviot Kids, Primary School (ages 5-10), Middle School (ages 10-15), and High School (ages 15-18). Global programmes include academic immersion opportunities and partnerships with institutions such as Bickley Park School (UK), Belgrano School (Argentina), and Mills Berry School (Nepal), alongside career counselling and test preparation resources via Cialfo and Khan Academy.
Outcomes
Graduates have secured placements at national and international institutions, including Virginia Tech, the University of Melbourne, Boston University, Rutgers University, and various Indian institutes such as BITS Pilani, St. Stephen's College, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER). Students also achieve recognition in competitive arenas, such as the National Kickboxing Championship.
Student support
Learning support
The school operates 'The Lighthouse,' an in-house counselling centre that provides academic, parent, and behavioural counselling. Additionally, the school employs a special educator to support students with specific learning needs.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admission process begins with an online inquiry and a virtual campus tour. Following an admission presentation and a virtual meeting to understand the school culture, families complete a registration form. For students from Pre-KG to Grade 9, an interaction session is held, after which a formal offer letter is issued based on seat availability. The process concludes with a parent orientation program at the start of the academic year.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into two terms. Term 1 runs from April to September, and Term 2 runs from October to March. Admissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability.
Facilities
About the campus
The 7.3-acre IGBC-certified green campus features three separate academic blocks, each with its own play area. Facilities include tech-enabled classrooms with projectors, smart boards, and computers, as well as specialized technology centers, research libraries, and an audio-visual theatre. Sports infrastructure comprises three playgrounds, six indoor badminton courts, three basketball courts with Swedish Bergo tiles, a skating rink, and a football field. Additionally, the school provides a 450-seat dining hall and a safe transport system.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities across various genres, including visual arts, literature, dance, cinema, sculpture, music, and drama. Students have access to a 10,000-square-foot multi-purpose indoor space and an amphitheatre for creative outputs. Sports offerings include cricket, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, yoga, athletics, and skating.
- Ms. Madhavi AgrawalFounder, Cygnus World School
Founder of Cygnus World School, she has expanded the institution into a multidimensional center for holistic learning. She holds a Bachelor's in Economics from Sri Ram College of Commerce and has pursued courses in Child Psychology from the UK and Harvard University.
- Ms. Bhavani RaghuramanDirector, Educator and Facilitator
A highly respected academic leader with 44 years of experience, she has served as a principal and leader at reputed schools across India. She has been nominated for the 'Shiksha Bharti Award' and recognized as a 'Proficient Educator' throughout her career.
- Ms. Kanchan JoshiPrincipal, Cygnus World School
She is a double post-graduate in Chemistry and Education with over 20 years of experience in the field. She focuses on catering to the individuality of every student and has developed extensive curriculum and leadership structures for the school.
Sakina Abbasali GiniwalaHead of Primary school - ThemeShe serves as the Head of Primary School for the Theme department and holds an M.A., B.Ed., and D.C.C.E.
- Jyothi. S.HOD - Sec and Sr. Sec Grade VI-XII
She is the Head of Department for Secondary and Senior Secondary (Grades VI-XII) and holds an M.Sc, M.Phil, M.Ed., and a Diploma in RDBMS. She is also IBDP trained.
- Aparna MaheshwariHOD - Pre-primary
She is the Head of Department for Pre-primary and has been with the school for a decade, contributing to the growth of Cheviot Kids and Cygnus World School.
- Devyani Subrata ChatterjeeCoordinator for Foundation
She serves as the Coordinator for the Foundation level and has been recognized for her dedication to the school's educational mission.