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Westminster Academy Islamabad

Updated July 2026

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Westminster Academy Islamabad is an academically selective, independent, co-educational British international school providing education from Nursery through to IGCSE and A-Levels. It is recognized for its commitment to student development and high academic standards.

Teaching approach

Westminster Academy Islamabad emphasizes a holistic and inclusive education that fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and independent learning. The school believes in teaching the child rather than the subject, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to define and achieve personal goals.

Programmes

The school follows the British curriculum, offering stages from Early Years and Preschool through Primary and Middle School to University of Cambridge IGCSE, GCE Ordinary Level, and Advanced Level. The academic programme is designed to prepare students for higher education through a blend of classroom learning and experiential opportunities.

Outcomes

Students have achieved success in national competitions, such as the National Buraq Space Camp, and have participated in international programs like the Young Leaders Programme at Oxford University. Graduates have secured admissions to leading universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, and China, often supported by significant scholarship awards.

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Learning support

The school features a dedicated Counselling Department that provides personalized guidance for academic, career, and personal development. This department assists students with subject selection, profile building, and university applications, including securing scholarships and financial aid for international placements.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Westminster Academy Islamabad offer?
Westminster Academy Islamabad offers IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
Is Westminster Academy Islamabad co-educational?
Westminster Academy Islamabad is a co-ed school.
Where is Westminster Academy Islamabad located?
Westminster Academy Islamabad is an international school in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Tuition & fees

This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.

Admissions

The school maintains an online application process and provides an admission enquiry portal for prospective families. It offers scholarships and financial awards to support students, with specific fee structure details available upon direct enquiry.

About the campus

The school operates across multiple campuses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. These include the F-10/3 campus for Early Years and Primary, the H-8/4 campus for IGCSE and A-Levels, and the Westminster International School locations in Bahria Town Phase 7 and Civil Lines, Rawalpindi.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a wide range of student-led societies categorized into debating (MUN, Debating Society), STEM (Robotics, IT, Science Club), humanities and expression (Law, Literary, Bazm-e-Urdu), and creative arts (Dramatics, Art, Music, Culinary, Film & Media). Additional interests include entrepreneurship, financial literacy, chess, e-gaming, and an Islamic society. Wellness and recreation activities include an adventure club, movement and locomotion club, and peer tutoring.

  • Raheel Sajjad KhanFounder and Director

    Raheel Sajjad Khan is a seasoned educational entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. He serves as the Founder and CEO of Phoenix Education System, Director of Westminster School & College, and is also a guidance counsellor and A-Level Business Studies teacher.

  • Eyesha Raheel KhanFounder and Director

    Eyesha Raheel Khan is an administrator, counsellor, and A-Level Economics teacher with over 16 years of experience in educational management, teaching, and student counselling. She holds an MBA and is a Gold Medallist from the Institute of Business Management, Karachi.

  • Samar Asad
    Samar AsadGuidance Counsellor

    Samar Asad is a guidance counsellor with over eight years of experience in the education sector, specializing in A Level, IGCSE, O Level, and BTEC student support. She has been recognized as a top counsellor nationwide and has supported over 5,000 students in university admissions and scholarship acquisition.

  • Asma Rabab
    Asma RababGuidance Counsellor

    Asma Rabab is a seasoned guidance counsellor with over 16 years of experience, focusing on academic and personal development. She is passionate about empowering students through holistic activities, scholarship advocacy, and strategic university placement pathways.

  • Saadia Shaukat
    Saadia ShaukatGuidance Counsellor

    Saadia Shaukat has 9 years of experience as a career counsellor and 12 years in academia. She specializes in helping students identify their passions, build profiles, and select appropriate subject combinations and colleges for their future careers.

  • Hasan JamalGuidance Counsellor

    Hasan Jamal is a guidance counsellor with over seven years of experience in education, including roles in teaching, subject leadership, and debate coaching. He emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to pursue passions beyond the classroom.

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