Friday, 14 August 2015

Top and Leading A Level Schools

Introduction

Lahore, famously known as the ‘Heart of Pakistan’ is known for its rich culture and heritage. This includes a number of prestigious educational institutions that the city is home to.  There are many schools and colleges in Lahore promoting international standard education. The Cambridge International Examination (CIE) board is the most sought-after university preparation program in the city. 

A level is regarded as a famous option, providing a sound academic base for higher education. There are numerous institutes providing the (CIE) A level program. This course is internationally acknowledged as proof of the most demanding and rigorous intellectual training. With a literacy rate of 64%, Lahore has many good educational institutes, and almost all of them provide the best facilities and standards. Talking of good A level schools in Lahore, let us divert our attention to a renowned institution which has attained immense growth and popularity in recent years.

NGS 

Established in 1988, the National Grammar School (NGS) has grown into one of the most prestigious A level schools in Lahore, offering a well-structured and distinguished A level program. Boasting a top-notch academic faculty, modern facilities, an excellent sports program and a distinguished career counselling department, every year, the school attracts the best students in the city to get enrolled on its two year A level program. NGS produces and has produced brilliant A-level results over the years and its students easily progress to the best local and foreign universities. 

A LEVEL at NGS

The A-level program at NGS offers students more than 16 subjects to choose from. Students can opt for courses in arts, sciences and business. NGS is also one of those remarkable A level institutions which provide a wide range of scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship policy is based on a unique point-based system which is determined by 8 best O level grades. Need-based scholarships are also offered to those brilliant students who otherwise can’t have access to a good A-level education (test bank solutions manual) due to a shortage of resources.

Extracurricular Activities

It is a well-known fact that for the human brain to remain healthy, it needs involvement in different activities and not just one or two.  NGS recognizes this fact and thus provides its students with a platform to participate in various extracurricular activities outside the classroom. There are numerous clubs and societies which cater to different interests and tastes; Debating, Dramatics, Art, Music etc.  Sports constitute a big part of any student’s experience at National Grammar School. The school offers involvement to students in around 9 different sports which also includes swimming and snooker. Apart from this, social events such as Concerts, Sports Fests, Bonfires, Themed Parties, Farewells etc. are also organized by the school every year.

Student Counseling

Like mentioned earlier, NGS has placed thousands of students in prestigious local and foreign universities. The career counselling department provides step by step guidance and support to students while ensuring that students make an informed choice when choosing a course at university.  Students are initially helped in making a university choice.  At the second step, they are assisted in writing personal statements and college essays. Students are trained for their university interviews and also helped and guided in visa applications. NGS student counselling department is remarkable and has placed hundreds of students in top universities which include the Ivy League universities, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Manchester etc.

Conclusion

My personal experience of attending NGS Liberty Campus as A-level student was tremendous. NGS provided me with a very strong base in academics and a platform to get involved in anything of my interest. Throughout my time at NGS, I was encouraged, guided and supported by my teachers and other staff to do my best. The career counselling department helped me to build a very strong application for my college. 

Eventually, I got offer letters from a lot of good colleges in USA, UK and Canada. I decided to attend the prestigious Berkeley University in the United States and I’m currently enrolled there as an undergraduate student.  

I would highly recommend NGS to all those students who wish to make their dream come true (like myself) and get the best guidance and support in order to achieve that. NGS truly stands apart when it comes to A-level schools in Lahore.