Education in Gurugram: A guide for Gurugram Residents

The Schooling Landscape in Gurugram

Gurugram has a diverse range of K-12 school boards. There is a high density of Cambridge/IB (international) curricula, with several schools offering these to cater to the sizable population of corporates and expatriates. At the same time, there are several well-established legacy institutions offering the CBSE or ICSE curriculum. The British and American systems of education are also offered by specialized institutions, thereby ensuring a broader educational landscape for students. 

The IB continuum is offered by several schools, right from the PYP (Primary Years Programme) to the Diploma Programme (DP), while many offer the Cambridge curriculum (A-Levels and IGCSE). Some instances of IB schools include Pathways School Gurugram, Heritage International Xperiential School, and Amity Global Schools, while some Cambridge schools include Kunskapsskolan International and the Sixth Element School.  ODM International School and The Shriram Millennium School are considered the best for CBSE board while Orchids The International School is one of the best for ICSE curriculum

Higher Education and Professional Institutes in Gurugram

Gurugram has grown swiftly as a leading university town, with a high concentration of professional and higher education institutions. You will find many of them near Sohna Road and in several outlying city sectors as well. There are several top institutions offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Management (Great Lakes, SOIL Institute of Management, Amity University and MDI), Engineering (SGT University), Liberal Arts (IILM University), and Law, to name a few. 

This expansion can be correlated with Gurugram’s flourishing economy. Economy created jobs along with fast paced urban development. For instance, Sohna Road is on its way to become a major educational cluster with ILLM University, GD Goenka University & other colleges nearby.

Specialized Coaching and Skill Development Availibility

Gurugram offers opportunities for specialized coaching & other skill development institutes. A few noteworthy points regarding the same are as below

• There is a huge demand driven by students aspiring for Medical & Engineering entrance examinations. This has fuelled demand for specialized coaching institutions in these categories.
• The city is home to several top national coaching brands, right from Aakash Institute and FIITJEE to the Allen Career Institute. Multiple smaller local coaching centers are also available to meet current demand. 
• Corporate skill development has also gained prominence, with the need to continuously upskill and develop the workforce. There are several career development centers helping professionals gain new skills to stay more competitive in the market.
• This entire specialized coaching ecosystem is vital for the local demographic of Gurugram, including students and working professionals, both of whom are present in the city in large numbers.

How Education Infrastructure Drives Property Value

Educational infrastructure has often been seen to drive property values in Gurugram. Many families buying or renting homes in Gurugram often consider school catchment areas as one of the primary filters or considerations for their decisions. Hence, a direct correlation exists between school ratings and the prices of property in various sectors throughout Gurugram. 

Homes near highly-rated schools or major school corridors often witness higher demand, leading to higher property prices in turn. Properties situated within the catchment zones of top-rated schools see demand surges, thereby driving both rental and sale prices upwards in comparison to those properties in locations with low-rated schools. Investing in neighborhoods with good schools may also lead to steady and better increase in property values over time. 

These properties may also be more attractive for potential renters and families as a result. Limited supply of homes within any popular school zone and a higher number of families looking for admission, may lead to prices moving upwards as well. One factor worth mentioning here is that renting/owning within the catchment area of a reputed school may considerably scale up a child’s chances of gaining admissions. 

Best Residential Zones for School Access

Here is a closer look at the top residential zones for school access in Gurugram. 

One must assess carefully the choice of residence by sectors & transport & route availability to the school of choice. As these factors affect the daily convenience in conveyance of the school goer.