Fees (IGCSE & A-Level)

• Students have the option of choosing between Cambridge and Edexcel for International GCSE and AS/A Levels.
• The fee structure remains the same for both however the cost of Examination Fee and Center Charges vary for each choice.
• Please select the appropriate Curriculum on the basis of the proximity of the Examination center to your location as Grade 10 and Grade 12 Examinations in India will be pen and paper-based only.
• Cambridge pen and paper examinations for students in India will be conducted only at an approved examination center which is a Cambridge Affiliated School. Edexcel is more flexible.

• The Program Start Date: 10th April 2023.
• IGCSE, AS, A Level will have only 25 students per batch.
• School will be having Live Classes as per Batch Timings from Monday to Saturday. However, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month will be a holiday for the students.
• Frequent Internal assessment will be at no additional cost.

Step 1: Submit enrolment form and pay the enrolment fees.

Step 2: Submit the Subject Selection Form.

Step 3: Complete the Declaration and Undertaking of Commitment.

Step 4: Appear for a live video interaction (Viva) with the Academic Leadership Crew of NIOS.

Step 5: If approved by the Academic Leadership Crew, students will receive Letter of Admissions.

Step 6: Students must accept the terms of the letter of admission and pay fees to complete the admission formalities.

21K School offers a Learning Kit for all of its courses which consists of coursebooks and workbooks. Purchasing the Kit enables complimentary access to digital resources and eContent, allowing students to benefit from a blended learning approach - combining physical and digital learning materials as preferred. Furthermore, if needed, part-time students can purchase the books locally at their discretion; such students would not have access to digital resources.

Learning Material Kit for IGCSE, AS, A Level includes the following:

• Mandatory and Choice of Books selected during admissions.
• Student Merchandise - ID card, Almanac and Annual Planner.

• Note 1: Kit delivery charges are included for Pan India.
• Note 2: International shipping charges as per actuals.
• Please consult with Admissions Advisor to learn more about Learning-Kit.

• All figures are in ₹.
• Enrolment Fees is $15. No additional admission fees or donation is charged.
• After enrolment, the admission is processed by paying the fee in Instalments or full-year fee.
• Annual Payment components:
1. School Fee
2. Learning Kit
3. Instalment Fee components are:
4. Initial School Fee
5. Learning Kit
• School Fee is payable within fifteen days of commencement of each term, irrespective of the number of calendar months in each term. This fee is applicable for all grades unless otherwise specified.
• An additional school fee of $20 per month will be applicable for children with Special Education Need (SEN).
• Fee includes Assessment Charges of 21K School.
• Transfer Certificate is issued on request to students who have completed an academic year (completed 2 terms and have given examination) with 21K & cleared all the dues. Transfer Certificate will not be given to students who only attend 1 term with 21K School.
• Please note ordered books are non-returnable.
• Fees must be paid online through the Mobile App/Invoice/ link provided.
• We do not accept cash/cheque/demand draft.
• No component of the fee is refundable, in part or full, under any circumstances.
• Late payment charges of $5 per day will be levied if the fee is not paid within the due date.
• Subject, Language, Curriculum change requests will be open only in the first month of student joining.
• Request for Bonafide Certificate, additional documents, duplicate copies of marks sheet / revised fee receipts, or Duplicate TC will attract payment of $15 per instance. Any courier charges if required will be additional.
• Kit delivery charges are included for Pan India.
• No component of the fees is attuned with the calendar months.
• The fee structure of 21K School is governed by its rules, policies, terms and conditions and as amended from time to time by the Management at its sole discretion.

• Family concession (where two or more students of the same parents are studying at 21K School) would be provided only for the younger sibling. The rebate permissible is 10% on School Fee. This rebate cannot be combined with any other scholarship or rebate or waiver of fees.
• Students can get a rebate of 5% on payment of complete annual fees at the time of admission.
• We offer a few scholarships to students impacted due to Covid related deaths of both parents.
• Students passing out from 21K School in Grade 10 or Grade 12 will get free membership to 21K School Alumni Crew.

1. As per subject selection sheet which we received for AY 23-24, PCB only in Edexcel not in Cambridge A level

Yes, as Edexcel has “Alternative to Practicals” in AS/A levels also. Students can study Cambridge for other subjects and pursue Science only from Edexcel. Combining subjects from different boards is now possible as per National Credit Framework in India. This is widely accepted abroad as well.

2. What about practical?

Although practical science is a challenge for online schools, we offer an experience of practical work through videos, simulations, encouraging simple experiments at home, etc. Practical work is an essential part of any science education. It helps students to understand abstract concepts and to develop experimentation skills. We offer a variety of resources and activities, including videos, simulations, and experiments that can be conducted at home safely. These activities allow our students to gain a deep understanding of practical concepts and to develop the skills they need to be successful in examinations.

21K School will offer an Alternative to Practical paper at Cambridge IGCSE. Students must note that this is not available at Cambridge International AS & A Level, as skills developed in practical work are assessed directly in the exam. If your child would like to study science at Cambridge International AS & A Level, we recommend students opt for the Edexcel Science Subjects at International Advanced Level.

3. How many subjects are Compulsory subjects in 9th and 10th also in A level if any?

At IGCSE level: Learners usually study Cambridge IGCSE over one or two years, though a few study IGCSE over three years. At 21K School, Cambridge IGCSE is spread over two years. We do not offer a one-year accelerated IGCSE Programme. Usually, learners often study eight or nine subjects, and occasionally more, over two years. In others, learners study a reduced number of subjects, typically about five or six, over one year. Reducing the Cambridge Upper Secondary programme to one year directly influences the balance of the curriculum, as the curriculum will be narrower for any learner studying fewer subjects. We recommend that you choose the number of subjects based on your career goals and preferred university’s entry requirements. IGCSE qualification is awarded based on individual subjects. Hence, part-time students will have no difficulty studying a few subjects at 21K School and other subjects pursued through other Cambridge International Schools.

At Advanced level: 21K School offers students three different approaches for Cambridge AS/A Level. Each approach will have a different effect on the structure of the school curriculum and the school timetable.

Before Students decide on which of the three approaches they might follow, it is important for them to check the requirements of universities and other higher education institutions where they are likely to want to go. Universities in some countries require three full A Levels for their most popular courses – Approaches 1 or 2 could work for these. Approach 3, AS only, has the potential to provide the broadest and most balanced curriculum but the compromise is less specialisation. This may however be ideal in countries/universities where AS Levels are accepted on their own.

Learners need guidance to ensure their intended course of study provides the learning and qualifications they need, either for admission into higher-level studies or for pursuing a particular career. As mentioned, it is vital to consider admission requirements for national and international universities and other higher learning institutions when selecting subjects and assessments. Learners can choose from a range of assessment options. Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level.

4. Maximum how many subjects student can opt?

It depends to students time and interest. At IGCSE, students studying 5 subjects is considered full-time and students pursuing 3 subjects at Advanced Level are considered full-time.

5. How many subjects student has to opt (Mandatory) for grade 9-10 and 11 -12 grade wise?

Five and Three respectively if the student is full-time.

6. What is the registration process and charges for grade 10 and 12?

Cambridge Examination sessions are conducted thrice a year, in March (for students in India only), June and November. Results are issued in May, August and January, respectively. All examinations are pen and paper-based at any of the Associate Centres of Cambridge. Students are advised to check for the availability of the nearest Associate Centre before enrolling with 21K School. These Associate Centres are Cambridge Schools accepting private candidates, and the list can be checked online here https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/find-a-cambridge-school/

Cambridge International provides time-zone variation of papers for its assessments. This ensures that students who sit examinations before others cannot compromise the security of the examinations while examinations are timetabled at reasonable local times. To check your Zone, please click here.

7. What are the per-subject exam charges?

Students must pay Cambridge Associate Centre fees, exam entry fees per subject and late fees, if applicable. There could be additional charges for the review of results, duplicate copies of mark sheets, etc. The amount of these charges varies from year to year, country to country and cannot be ascertained at this point in time.

8. Need confirmation on time table means it will be 9.30 am to 5.30 pm? Or any other format.

Classes at 21K School are conducted between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm IST, every weekday to accommodate our students’ learning schedules. Each student is required to attend classes based on the subjects they choose, and a full-time student usually studies live classes for 20 hours per week, working four hours each day, Monday through Friday. Each term's classes are decided in advance, and classes may vary depending on the variety of courses enrolled in by the individual student. Unlike classes from grades 1 to 8, IGCSE and AS/A Level classes do not distinguish between morning and afternoon classes. Classes are available consecutively for 6 hours per day.

9. Exam format: kindly correct me if I am wrong here: Grade 9, and 11 exams will be internal with 21K, and grade 10 and 12th final exams will be in the physical exam centre. (Manjula ma'am told one team member that for grade 11 exam will be external, n grade 12 also will be external, so little confused)

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year programme consisting of board exams conducted at the end of 2nd year only (a.k.a. Grade 10) in pen and paper mode at one of its Associate Centres.

In the case of Cambridge Advanced, AS Level is typically one year, and A Level is typically a two-year course, assessed at the end of the 2nd year (a.k.a. Grade 12).

While most AS Level subjects are assessed in pen and paper mode by Cambridge International at the end of Year 1 (a.k.a. Grade 11), students can also take AS Level subjects in the 2nd Year (a.k.a. Grade 12) also. Hence, At the Advanced Level, there will be Boards Exams (pen and paper mode) in both Grades 11 and 12. This is also called a Staged Assessment Route.

21K School will provide ample preparation for students throughout this programme by providing mock assessments, internal assessments and review tests as part of the assessment process. It should be noted that such scores have no bearing on the final results declared by Cambridge International. Ultimately, these assessments are designed to help equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their examinations.