Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Brief and Admissions
1) How and when do I apply for admissions?
Admissions for Play Stage (PS) to Grade 12 are currently on. To apply for 2026-27 admissions, click here.
2) What is the admission process and required documentation?
The Admission Procedure page outlines all necessary steps and documents.
3) What is the age requirement for admission?
For Pre-Kindergarten, a child should be a minimum of 3 years of age.
4) What is the Mulberry Extended Learning Program Overview at Northstar Early Years?
Northstar Early Years - Mulberry Extended Learning Program (ELP) Overview
The Northstar School is introducing an optional, structured extension of the school day for the K1 & K2 preschoolers designed to provide students with additional supervised learning and developmental opportunities beyond the regular school hours.
The Schedule: Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Immediately following regular school hours).
- Days: All school days.
Key Benefits
- Timely Nutrition & Rest
- Supervised Academic Completion
- Enhanced Rigour and Concept Clarity
- Development of Essential Skills
- Safe and Familiar Environment
- Reduced After-School Stress
5) Which board or curriculum does the school follow?
The Northstar School is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, UK (Centre Number: IN171). You may know more about CAIE here.
We utilize the "Northstar Approach," a unique educational framework that permeates all school activities and reflects our founding team’s experiences at the world’s top universities.
6) Is there an admission test?
We conduct "Bridging Interpretation" (BI) to allocate appropriate grade placement. BI is not an entrance test. Staff and parents collaborate to complete questionnaires through classroom observations and authentic parent information. This identifies developmental trajectories early to ensure timely support and remediation. To know more about BI for early childhood (preschool and early primary grades) at Northstar read this.
7) What is the fee structure?
Please call 90991 95950 for specific details regarding school fees.
Campus
1) What are the school hours?
School timings are as follows:
- PS: 9 am to 12.30 pm
- PreK to K2: 9 am to 1.30 pm
- Grades 1 to 12: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm
2) How many campuses are there?
We operate two campuses: The Northstar Nest (Preschool) and The Northstar School (Main Campus). Both campuses are among India’s best campuses and have been featured in global architectural and design magazines.
Please have a look at the campus gallery.
3) What emergency and safety services exist?
The school maintains a 24×7 emergency medical transport facility and on-campus first aid. Both campuses comply with fire safety regulations and follow established evacuation procedures. Teachers receive training in primary first aid and fire safety.
4) Is a campus tour available?
Yes. We provide campus tours for both locations. Please contact us at 7969208909 or hello@northstar.edu.in to arrange a visit.
Life at The Northstar School
1) What extracurricular activities are available to students?
We believe that good education entails physical fitness and wellness. Only a handful of school campuses in the country have the open spaces and landscaping that Northstar has. We think it is crucial for learners to experience such a campus life. Being holed-up in a concrete, utilitarian high rise block with no trees is a disservice to kids. Northstar campus naturally creates opportunities for physical fitness as they walk, run and play around in our massive, tree-filled campus. Our spacious campus has the facilities to cater to various sports activities like Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Swimming pool, etc. Our Sports and Wellness curriculum is broad and well-rounded to provide learners with exposure to a variety of skills. We also have a custom designed free play area.
We also offer a wide range of learning experiences that go above and beyond the curriculum, such as, Explorations, Mallorn (reading program), Montage (movie club), Horticulture, Noesis (philosophy program), etc. It is impossible to list out the wide range of experiences that your child will get at Northstar.
2) Is transportation provided?
Pick-up and drop-off transport facility is available for both, City campus and Main campus. All our buses are air-conditioned.
3) Is food provided?
Main Campus: Yes. Optional food service is provided at Main Campus which includes: Fruits on arrival, Breakfast, Lunch and departure snacks.
Nest Campus (preschool): We do not offer food service at our preschool.
Northstar Approach
1) What is the Northstar Approach to education?
The Northstar Approach illustrates how we think about education and learning at the Northstar School. Learn more about The Northstar Approach. Also visit our blog to read about learning at Northstar.
2) Will students be using technology in the classroom? If yes, what gadgets will they use and will they be provided by school?
At Northstar we consider technology to be a powerful tool that can be used to support student learning. But we recognize that technology is not a pedagogy in itself, and that if not used with due care, it can distract learners rather than help them. At Northstar we always think about the learning goals first and then how technology may or may not support these. This way we make sure only to use technology when it makes sense as a way to enhance student learning.
We follow a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model from grade 5 onwards. We are also device agnostic. We encourage blended learning and flipped models using a variety of resources.
3) How does Northstar prepare students for the future?
Learning at Northstar is unlike learning at any other school. From a very early age, we expect learners to take charge of their learning. Our Habits of Mind Program helps learners develop learning and life skills that prepare them for college education and also beyond that in professional life. Educators help learners in creating their own learning journeys which requires them to think critically.
4) Which streams are available in high school?
Our learners can choose a variety of subjects based on their interest and college/university admission plans. We offer subjects in sciences, commerce and humanities. Our learners have gone to do university degrees in various disciplines such as medical, computer science, management, engineering, etc, both in India and abroad.
5) Do you provide University admissions counseling?
The Office of College and Career Counselling (O3C) at Northstar is dedicated to supporting students in their academic, career, and personal development. Our mission is to empower students to make informed decisions about their future by providing comprehensive resources, guidance, and support.
Our learners have secured admission in great universities across the world like UCL (UK), Rutgers University (US), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), University of Nottingham (UK), Azim Premji University (India), NMIMS (India), University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA), etc.


