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Our curriculum

Our curriculum

Pre-prep: Cambridge Early Years programme

At Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram,  Pre-Prep provides a magical and meaningful start to a child's educational journey. We provide a calm, joyous, and richly stimulating Early Years environment that fosters imagination, early curiosity, and security. Our spaces are thoughtfully curated to inspire exploration, build positive relationships, and foster a lifetime passion for learning.

Cambridge Early Years Curriculum

The Cambridge Early Years curriculum is designed by highly qualified early childhood educators who have a thorough understanding of how young children learn best. Using a combination of purposeful play, structured exploration, and teacher guidance, children develop strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Language development

Language development is a top priority for us. Children are exposed to multilingual learning opportunities in a thoughtful manner to encourage early fluency and to promote cultural and linguistic awareness.

Building values

The values that define an Elizabethan education are shaped at this early stage: kindness, resilience, curiosity, and respect. The School recognises, cares for, and celebrates each child as an individual. As our Pre-Prep students take their first steps into the world of school, we offer them a welcoming, inspiring environment designed to enable them to become confident, able and responsible young people.

Prep: Cambridge Primary programme

The Prep School at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram delivers an academically ambitious, broad, and balanced education following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, enriched with the cultural and linguistic strengths of India. From Year 3 to Year 6, students learn in vibrant, intellectually stimulating classrooms led by passionate teachers who inspire every child to achieve their full potential.

Academic breadth and depth

Alongside English, Mathematics, and Science, students study Hindi, Humanities, Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Digital Literacy. The curriculum encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, ensuring children develop both deep subject knowledge and transferable skills.

Creative arts excellence

Music, drama, and visual arts are taught by specialists, with opportunities for every student to perform, exhibit, and create. The QE Flourish programme offers ensembles, choirs, orchestras, drama productions, and art showcases, enabling students to discover and nurture their talents.

Languages and global awareness

Language provision is a strength of the Prep phase, delivered through immersive and engaging lessons. Modern Foreign Languages are introduced from Year 3, with options for additional world languages in later years. Cultural exchange projects and partnerships with schools worldwide broaden students’ horizons.

Digital innovation and esports

Our Prep students are introduced to coding, robotics, and design thinking. Esports enable students to focus on teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital wellbeing, preparing them for future learning in competitive digital environments.

Character, leadership, and service

The QE House programme, leadership roles, and community projects encourage students to lead with integrity, think critically, and serve their community. These years lay the intellectual, social, and emotional foundation for success in Senior School and beyond.

Senior: Cambridge IGCSE

Spanning Years 7 to 11, the Senior School offers a dynamic environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. The Cambridge Secondary curriculum prepares students for outstanding IGCSE results, while fostering independence, global awareness, and leadership skills.

Core and elective programmes

Students can study a range of core subjects including English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences and Hindi, alongside Humanities, Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Digital Literacy. Additional subjects, such as Business, Computer Science, Media Studies, and Performing Arts, will be offered, subject to demand, allowing students to personalise their learning journey.

Innovation and emerging disciplines

The curriculum is enhanced through additional opportunities for students in coding, artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), and esports. Students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive esports leagues, learning about strategy, teamwork, and responsible gaming in a professional context.

Global citizenship and service

Model United Nations, international exchange visits, and sustainability initiatives deepen students’ understanding of global challenges. Partnerships with universities and industry provide insight into career pathways and innovation trends.

Pastoral excellence

Through Personal Development Time, a strong pastoral framework ensures every student is supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Mentoring programmes, wellbeing workshops, and leadership coaching equip students to navigate adolescence with resilience and purpose.

Sixth Form: Cambridge A-levels

The Sixth Form (opening August 2029) will represent the pinnacle of academic life at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram. It will be a time of specialisation, maturity, and preparation for life beyond school. Students will follow the Cambridge Advanced Curriculum and typically undertake AS and A Levels, selecting subjects that reflect their interests and align with their aspirations for university and future careers.

Academic pathways

Students typically pursue AS/A Levels in a choice of disciplines, including Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, Creative Arts, and Languages. A range of further subjects will be offered, subject to demand. The curriculum is complemented by the International Project Qualification (IPQ), research internships, and bespoke university preparation programmes.

Leadership and future readiness

The QE Futures programme ensures graduates leave with advanced skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and global citizenship. Leadership opportunities range from QE House Captains to student-led committees, while service learning fosters empathy and civic responsibility.

Global opportunities and partnerships

Partnerships with leading universities, research centres, and corporate organisations give students real-world experience and competitive advantage for admissions to top institutions worldwide.

Curriculum overview

Pre-prep: Cambridge Early Years Programme

At Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram,  Pre-Prep provides a magical and meaningful start to a child's academic career. We provide a calm, joyous, and richly stimulating Early Years environment that fosters imagination, early curiosity, and security. Our spaces are thoughtfully curated to inspire exploration, build positive relationships, and foster a lifetime passion for learning.

Cambridge Early Years Curriculum

The Cambridge Early Years curriculum is designed by highly qualified early childhood educators who have a thorough understanding of how young children learn best. Using a combination of purposeful play, structured exploration, and teacher guidance, children develop strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Language development

Language development is a top priority for us. Children are exposed to multilingual learning opportunities in a thoughtful manner to encourage early fluency and to promote cultural and linguistic awareness.

Building values

The values that define an Elizabethan education are shaped at this early stage: kindness, resilience, curiosity, and respect. The School recognises, cares for, and celebrates each child as an individual. As our Pre-Prep students take their first steps into the world of school, we offer them a welcoming, inspiring environment designed to enable them to become confident, able and responsible young people.

Prep: Cambridge Primary Programme

The Prep School at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram delivers an academically ambitious, broad, and balanced education following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, enriched with the cultural and linguistic strengths of India. From Year 3 to Year 6, students learn in vibrant, intellectually stimulating classrooms led by passionate teachers who inspire every child to achieve their full potential.

Academic breadth and depth

Alongside English, Mathematics, and Science, students study Hindi, Humanities, Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Digital Literacy. The curriculum encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, ensuring children develop both deep subject knowledge and transferable skills.

Creative arts excellence

Music, drama, and visual arts are taught by specialists, with opportunities for every student to perform, exhibit, and create. The QE Flourish programme offers ensembles, choirs, orchestras, drama productions, and art showcases, enabling students to discover and nurture their talents.

Languages and global awareness

Language provision is a strength of the Prep phase, delivered through immersive and engaging lessons. Modern Foreign Languages are introduced from Year 3, with options for additional world languages in later years. Cultural exchange projects and partnerships with schools worldwide broaden students’ horizons.

Digital innovation and esports

Our Prep students are introduced to coding, robotics, and design thinking. Esports enable students to focus on teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital wellbeing, preparing them for future learning in competitive digital environments.

Character, leadership, and service

The QE House programme, leadership roles, and community projects encourage students to lead with integrity, think critically, and serve their community. These years lay the intellectual, social, and emotional foundation for success in Senior School and beyond.

Senior: Cambridge IGCSE

Spanning Years 7 to 11, the Senior School offers a dynamic environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. The Cambridge Secondary curriculum prepares students for outstanding IGCSE results, while fostering independence, global awareness, and leadership skills.

Core and elective programmes

Students can study a range of core subjects including English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, and Hindi, alongside Humanities, Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Digital Literacy. Additional subjects, such as Business, Computer Science, Media Studies, and Performing Arts, will be offered, subject to demand, allowing students to personalise their learning journey.

Innovation and emerging disciplines

The curriculum is enhanced through additional opportunities for students in coding, artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), and esports. Students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive esports leagues, learning about strategy, teamwork, and responsible gaming in a professional context.

Global citizenship and service

Model United Nations, international exchange visits, and sustainability initiatives deepen students’ understanding of global challenges. Partnerships with universities and industry provide insight into career pathways and innovation trends.

Pastoral excellence

Through Personal Development Time, a strong pastoral framework ensures every student is supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Mentoring programmes, wellbeing workshops, and leadership coaching equip students to navigate adolescence with resilience and purpose.

Sixth Form: Curriculum overview

The Sixth Form (opening August 2029) will represent the pinnacle of academic life at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram. It will be a time of specialisation, maturity, and preparation for life beyond school. Students will follow the Cambridge Advanced Curriculum and typically undertake AS and A Levels, selecting subjects that reflect their interests and align with their aspirations for university and future careers.

Academic pathways

Students typically pursue AS/A Levels in a choice of disciplines, including Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, Creative Arts, and Languages. A range of further subjects will be offered, subject to demand. The curriculum is complemented by the International Project Qualification (IPQ), research internships, and bespoke university preparation programmes.

Leadership and future readiness

The QE Futures programme ensures graduates leave with advanced skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and global citizenship. Leadership opportunities range from QE House Captains to student-led committees, while service learning fosters empathy and civic responsibility.

Global opportunities and partnerships

Partnerships with leading universities, research centres, and corporate organisations give students real-world experience and competitive advantage for admissions to top institutions worldwide.

Excellence

Academic excellence

Students at Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram, are encouraged to achieve high academic standards. A balanced curriculum is offered, as well as a holistic approach to their development. To accomplish this, the School provides rigorous academic instruction, a highly qualified teaching staff, and a supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and independent learning.

As an academic institution rooted in Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, one of the most prestigious in the UK, Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram, focuses on academic excellence and character development in a setting that fosters tradition and embraces innovation.

Through its academic programmes, Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram, prepares its students to be effective leaders, contribute meaningfully to society, and face the challenges of the future with a sense of purpose, resilience, and integrity.

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Inclusion

Student support

Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram, is committed to inclusion beyond the scope of a single department. The culture influences how we teach, support, and care for our students. We place a high priority on ensuring that all learners receive the support they need, regardless of their needs or abilities.

The School recognises that students learn in a variety of ways and may require individualised strategies at different stages of their educational experience. Our dedicated support team includes specialists in learning support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and pastoral care. In addition to working closely with classroom teachers, these professionals are also trained in providing support to enhance student learning.

Classroom support, small group support, and individual learning plans are all possible. Through this flexible approach, we are able to respond effectively to the strengths and areas of development of each child, while fostering independence and dignity at the same time.

Additionally, we maintain close relationships with families and, when necessary, external professionals to provide students with a coordinated and thoughtful approach to care.

Queen Elizabeth's School, Gurugram, is committed to inclusion based on the values of equity, empathy, and excellence. With an environment that fosters respect, support, and challenge for all students, we ensure that all learners will flourish both in and out of the classroom.

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Inquisitiveness

Free-thinking scholarship

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, we believe education should go beyond examination success. While our academic programme is rigorous and rooted in traditional strengths, it is equally forward-looking, encouraging curiosity, independence, and innovation in learning.

Free-thinking scholarship is the foundation of our teaching and learning. Students are challenged not only to master the curriculum but also to think critically, ask questions, and approach problems with creativity and resilience. Our teachers are subject experts who inspire intellectual curiosity and guide students in developing habits of independent study, perseverance, and deep reflection.

This philosophy is brought to life in every classroom and further enriched through a wide range of academic extension opportunities. From research projects and debates to partnerships with universities and expert-led masterclasses, students are encouraged to explore ideas beyond the syllabus and to collaborate in pursuing their interests.

The result is an education that cultivates intellectual poise and confidence. By the time they leave QE Gurugram, students are not only well prepared for leading universities worldwide, but also equipped with the mindset to excel in their future careers and to thrive as confident, able and responsible young people.

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Oracy

Dialogic teaching and learning

At QE Gurugram, we place considerable importance on speaking and listening skills, with a strong emphasis on purposeful dialogue from the Early Years through to the Sixth Form. We believe that oracy, the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, is a foundation of a good education and a cornerstone of future success.

Speaking and listening underpin higher-level thinking, support the development of high-quality written work, and nurture the communication skills that are vital for leadership and career pathways.

Our classroom practice in this area is always evidence-based, carefully planned, and implemented in a consistent, structured way. Staff training and research draw on the insights of leading academics and educationalists, including the pioneering work of Oracy Cambridge at the University of Cambridge.

We foster a classroom culture that values discussion and dialogue as powerful tools for learning. Students are encouraged to:

  • Speak with clarity and precision, adapting language thoughtfully to their audience.
  • Listen attentively, reflecting actively on what they hear.
  • Think critically by analysing and evaluating the ideas of others.
  • Engage in dialogue by questioning, sharing, and responding constructively.
  • Respect differing viewpoints, recognising the value of collaborative learning and embracing mistakes as part of intellectual growth.

By embedding dialogue into everyday learning, we equip our students to become confident, thoughtful communicators who can thrive in an interconnected world.

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