The kindergarten/preschool programme in APL is integrated and holistic. It is designed to provide the children with the opportunity to develop self-awareness, better communication skills, improved balance and coordination and grow to be caring, life-long learners. Our Kindergarten curriculum is an in-house curriculum where we focus on the PSE (Personal, social and emotional) development, communication, sensory and cognitive development and all the other areas that form a foundation for Grade 1. Learning in APL is experiential, hands-on and personalised which helps the children make real-life connections. We have differentiated learning classrooms, where children learn individually and collaboratively. The environment in APL is joyful, purposeful and engaging with lots of opportunities to explore without losing focus on the values, empathy, discipline and respect.
Our Primary Program is guided by the Cambridge Primary Curriculum aimed at developing young learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. Our curricular and co-curricular activities are planned with a focus on holistic development with an equal emphasis on cognitive socio-emotional and physical skills alongside creative expression. Learning is exploratory and evaluative in nature. Students learn to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve new and unfamiliar problems. There are ample opportunities to work independently or collaboratively and take intellectual risks.
A roadmap to learning at the primary level – With a student-centric approach to imparting knowledge, students learn to imbibe mathematical, language, and scientific skills among many others. Children learn to express their voice in multiple mediums. By encouraging children to explore, experiment and learn independently through activity-based techniques, we seek to equip children with skills in problem-solving, critical analysis and creativity. In addition to integrating formative and summative assessments to strengthen their learning, portfolios are created to exhibit the student’s developmental milestones. unities to explore without losing focus on the values, empathy, discipline and respect.
The Lower Secondary program is based largely on the Cambridge Lower secondary curriculum, that develops our students into confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged learners. A student at this level will experience ample cognitive stimulus and an extensive co-curricular program. Our co-curricular activities are designed to supplement their curricular learning. They have a choice to learn either Art, Music, Drama or Creative Movement as part of the curriculum.
Every child is encouraged and supported to engage in independent critical thinking and an array of transferable skills that would prepare them for Senior School. The curriculum is supplemented by our own History and Geography curriculum that prepares our students to seamlessly transition into the Cambridge IGCSE program in Senior school.
Students are encouraged to learn through projects and guided discovery methods, fostering and nurturing their own natural curiosity. Our differentiated classroom and personalised learning methods allow students to take ownership of their learning and progress. This allows every student to develop a voice and agency; the confidence to choose for themselves the subjects for further study in Senior School.
In the Senior School, the IGCSE and AS-A level program is geared to deliver the Cambridge International curriculum to develop learners who are Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative and Engaged. With a student centric approach, we aim to foster social-emotional and life skills, thereby preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. A broad-based curriculum with varied subject choices is offered to match the interests and aspirations of all students. Unusual subject combinations are often allowed to accommodate individual needs. Students are encouraged to make informed decisions in all areas of schooling. Student-led initiatives such as ‘Girl-up’, MUN, and RCP (Responsible Citizenship Programme) are a highlight.
A student’s self-image is a direct result of the kind of reinforcement he or she receives on a daily basis. NIOS@APL strives to empower all students to become stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights”. Empowering kids by fostering a growth mind-set helps children find new ways to look at their abilities. Being supportive but being realistic is the key to help children develop positive self-esteem.
The NIOS Curriculum at APL caters to diverse abilities and needs of students with its flexible structure. The students further broaden their scope of learning in areas such as financial literacy, creative expressions, vocational skills programs and intra/interpersonal skills. We encourage students to select their subjects thoughtfully, aligning their choices and assessments with their abilities and future goals.
Kamalam is a nurturing learning space designed for children with diverse learning needs.
Here, we offer a warm, inclusive, and thoughtfully structured environment where learning is personalized and rooted in compassion. Education here goes beyond academics—it embraces life skills, social-emotional growth, and meaningful experiences that help children understand themselves and the world around them.
Each learner at Kamalam follows an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) co-created by a dedicated team of special educators, therapists, coordinators, and parents. Every plan is rooted in the child’s unique strengths, interests, and needs, ensuring they grow with confidence, independence, and dignity.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort, safety, and sensory regulation, ensuring every child feels secure, valued, and ready to learn.
Beyond functional academics, we focus on building communication, independence, self-regulation, emotional well-being, social skills, and life readiness.
For students who are ready for structured academics at the secondary level, Kamalam offers the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) secondary curriculum. This pathway allows learners to progress confidently at their own pace while receiving the guidance they need.
As per APL policy, students who turn 18 years of age before the completion of the academic year will be moved to the Adult Program. The Adult Program has been designed to enable students to complete their schooling without any interruption to their academic progression. Under this program, students will attend their academic classes from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
