
Headstart School, Kuri Campus
Updated July 2026
Accreditations
Headstart School is a leading educational institution in Pakistan offering a globally benchmarked, inquiry-driven curriculum. It operates multiple campuses across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, providing K-12 education through both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International frameworks.
Teaching approach
Guided by the motto "Non Sine Virtute" (not without courage), the school focuses on teaching humanism, moral courage, and 21st-century skills. It promotes lifelong learning and scientific inquiry by using the natural and social environment as a "live text," while fostering a community that values integrity, service, and cultural diversity.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic journey from Early Years through High School. It is an IB World Continuum School at its Kuri campus, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), while other branches offer Cambridge pathways including IGCSE and AS/A Levels. The curriculum integrates core subjects like language, mathematics, science, and social studies with a strong emphasis on robotics and inquiry-based learning.
Outcomes
Graduates frequently secure placements at top universities worldwide, with 90% of students pursuing international degrees. Alumni have been awarded numerous Fulbright scholarships, and students have achieved recognition in global competitions, such as the International Baccalaureate’s Global Youth Action Fund.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and personal accountability. It maintains a commitment to nurturing ethical and responsible individuals through an Honour Code that promotes academic integrity.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Headstart School, Kuri Campus offer?
- Headstart School, Kuri Campus offers IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
- What ages does Headstart School, Kuri Campus teach?
- Headstart School, Kuri Campus enrolls students aged 2 to 17.
- What accreditations does Headstart School, Kuri Campus hold?
- Headstart School, Kuri Campus holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Headstart School, Kuri Campus located?
- Headstart School, Kuri Campus is an international school in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families can initiate the application process by submitting an inquiry form available on the school's website. The school provides contact details for various campuses across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore to facilitate direct communication regarding admissions.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic year that includes orientation sessions, such as those held in August for Grades 1–8. Throughout the year, the school hosts various events, including robotics exhibitions, academic retreats, and workshops.
About the campus
The campuses feature modern, tech-enabled classrooms and specialized learning spaces, including science, food and nutrition, and design laboratories. Facilities also include robotics and computer systems, libraries, auditoriums, lecture halls, and outdoor amphitheaters. Sports infrastructure comprises expansive fields and modern courts for various athletic disciplines, and some locations feature nurseries or farms to support environmental learning.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a robust co-curricular program designed to foster physical and mental strength, creativity, and teamwork. Activities include sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and chess, alongside clubs dedicated to robotics, drone and RC building, and performing arts like music, dance, and theater. Students also participate in Model United Nations (MUN) and service initiatives.




- Mrs. Naznin MurtazaCEO Headstart School
Mrs. Naznin Murtaza serves as the CEO of Headstart School, leading the institution with a philosophy centered on courage, integrity, and service. Under her leadership, the school has become an IB World Continuum School and established an iconic robotics program.
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