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Boarding at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram

Boarding at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram

British Boarding Experience

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, boarding is shaped by the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, a heritage spanning over four and a half centuries. This tradition is expressed through a contemporary, globally minded residential experience that embodies intellectual discipline, personal integrity, and a deep sense of community.

This is a standard of boarding that is both timeless and exacting.

The hallmark of British boarding lies in its sense of order and routine. Each day is shaped with precision to create an environment in which students can focus, excel, and feel secure.

Students benefit from:

Structured academic routines that promote deep focus and intellectual discipline

Dedicated, supervised prep within a calm and purposeful setting

A seamless balance of study, enrichment, wellbeing, and rest

This clarity of structure fosters confidence, independence, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Types of QE Boarding

The QE boarding experience is a thoughtfully designed residential experience that nurtures confident, able and responsible young people, combining academic rigour with exceptional care, structure, and opportunity.
Our boarding provision offers families flexibility through three distinct models, each delivering the same commitment to wellbeing, supervision, and holistic development.

Day boarding

A structured extension of the school day
Day boarding provides students with a calm, purposeful environment beyond academic hours, allowing them to complete their studies and engage in enriching activities before returning home.

Families seeking a balanced routine where students benefit from structured academic support and co-curricular engagement, while remaining at home each evening.

Supervised prep and academic support
• Access to co-curricular activities and sport
• Nutritious evening meal and refreshments
• Pastoral care within a safe, structured environment
• Access to school facilities, including library, sports, and innovation spaces

Day boarding ensures that each day ends with a sense of accomplishment, balance, and readiness for the next.

Weekly boarding

The best of both worlds: independence during the week, family time at weekends
Weekly boarding offers a carefully balanced residential experience, where students live on campus during the school week and return home at weekends.

Families within NCR and surrounding regions who value structure, independence, and academic focus during the week, alongside meaningful family time.

• Comfortable, fully furnished accommodation (Monday to Friday)
• All weekday meals, thoughtfully prepared and nutritionally balanced
• Dedicated pastoral care and 24/7 supervision during the week
• Supervised study hall and guided academic routines
• A rich programme of co-curricular activities and sport
• Laundry, housekeeping, and wellbeing support
• Access to medical care and school facilities

Students return home each weekend, maintaining strong family connections while developing independence and personal responsibility.

Full boarding

A complete residential educationFull boarding offers a fully immersive experience, where students live and learn within a vibrant, supportive campus community throughout the week and weekends.

Families seeking a comprehensive boarding education, including international and out-of-region families, or those who value a deeply immersive school experience.

• High-quality, fully furnished accommodation throughout the week and weekends
• All meals, including weekends, within a structured and sociable dining environment
• Continuous pastoral care, safeguarding, and 24/7 supervision
• Supervised study programmes supporting academic excellence
• A dynamic weekend programme including activities, enrichment, and excursions
• Access to sport, co-curricular, and wellbeing programmes
• Laundry, housekeeping, and medical support
• A strong sense of community, belonging, and shared experience

Full boarding enables students to flourish within a nurturing environment that supports both academic success and personal growth.

A community of distinction

Boarding at QE Gurugram is defined by a strong, values-led community. Students become part of an environment where respect, ambition, and integrity are lived daily.

This is brought to life through:
✔ A refined House system that builds identity, belonging, and pride
✔ Cross-year relationships that encourage mentorship and leadership
✔ A culture where expectations are high and support is steadfast and unwavering

Students are known individually, supported personally, and challenged to achieve their very best.

A British boarding education is as much about who a student becomes as what they achieve. Through daily life on campus, students develop resilience, self-discipline, and a strong moral compass.

They grow to be:
✔ Confident in thought and expression
✔ Able to navigate challenge with assurance
✔ Responsible in their actions and contribution to others

These qualities are cultivated deliberately, shaping individuals of character, substance and integrity.

Boarding life extends far beyond academic study. Evenings and weekends are thoughtfully designed to offer breadth, depth, and meaningful engagement.

Students experience:
✔ A rich programme of sport, performance, and creative expression
✔ Intellectual and cultural enrichment beyond the curriculum
✔ Leadership opportunities and service to the wider community
✔ Curated weekend experiences that broaden perspective and inspire ambition

Every element contributes to a richly well-rounded and intellectually sophisticated educational experience.

At the heart of the boarding experience is a deeply embedded culture of care. Our pastoral provision is both highly structured and profoundly personal, ensuring that every student feels secure, supported, and understood.

✔ Continuous supervision within a safe and well-managed environment
✔ Experienced boarding staff who build trusted, consistent relationships
✔ A strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, balance, and emotional intelligence

This is a true home from home, delivered to the very highest standard.

While grounded in British heritage, boarding at QE Gurugram is shaped by an international outlook. Students are immersed in a diverse, ambitious community that prepares them for a global future.

They benefit from:
✔ Exposure to a wide range of cultures, perspectives, and ideas
✔ Preparation for leading universities and international pathways
✔ A mindset that is both outward-looking and intellectually rigorous

All within a framework that remains unmistakably British in its standards, expectations, and ethos.

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, boarding is far more than accommodation. It is a carefully curated environment in which students live, learn, and grow together, supported by a framework that develops the whole individual. Life within the Boarding House is shaped by structure, purpose, and care. Each day is intentionally designed to balance academic focus with personal development, wellbeing, and meaningful social connection. Students are supported not only to achieve, but to truly flourish as confident, capable, and responsible individuals.

A community where students flourish

Across all boarding options, students benefit from:
Boarding at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram is not simply accommodation. It is a carefully curated experience that shapes confident individuals, able learners, and responsible global citizens.

A culture of high expectations and care

Structured routines that support academic success

Opportunities for leadership, independence, and character development

A safe, inclusive, and supportive residential environment

Dining

Dining at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram is an integral part of the boarding experience, designed to support both wellbeing and a sense of community.

Students enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two additional refreshments each day within our dedicated dining environment. Menus are thoughtfully curated to provide variety, balance, and nutritional excellence, ensuring students are energised for both academic and co-curricular pursuits.

Each day offers a range of freshly prepared dishes, including multiple main options, alongside vegetarian and vegan choices. A selection of soups, salads, and desserts complements the core offering, with all meals prepared on-site by our professional culinary team.

Our menus reflect both international and local influences, introducing students to a breadth of cuisines while maintaining consistency in quality and care. Wherever possible, ingredients are responsibly and locally sourced.

Dining is not simply about nourishment; it is a social and cultural experience, reinforcing community, routine, and a sense of belonging.

Device usage

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram, we take a deliberate and balanced approach to technology, recognising the importance of both digital literacy and personal wellbeing.

During the school day, students remain focused on learning, free from the distraction of personal mobile devices. In the boarding environment, device use is carefully structured to support healthy routines and ensure students are well rested.

Mobile phones are securely managed within each House during designated times, particularly in the evenings, to encourage reading, reflection, and meaningful rest. Devices are returned at appropriate times to allow students to remain connected with family and manage essential communication.

This approach fosters discipline, presence, and balance, ensuring that students develop a healthy and responsible relationship with technology.

Fees

Boarding Option Annual Fee Termly What's Included
Day Boarding (Extended Day) 300,000 160,000 7:30am - 8:30pm, all meals, study hall, activities (goes home to sleep)
Weekly Boarding (5-Day) 519,000 173,000 Mon–Fri residential, all weekday meals, goes home weekends
FULL BOARDING (7-Day) 705,000 235,000 Full residential, all meals, 24/7 supervision, all activities

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FAQs

The experience

Day boarding, weekly boarding, and full boarding are offered, providing flexibility while maintaining a consistent standard of care and experience.

Student can join from Year 5.

Students join a structured and nurturing House environment where they are known personally. Clear routines and dedicated pastoral teams ensure a smooth and confident transition into boarding life.

Care and Wellbeing

Wellbeing is central to boarding life. Students benefit from attentive pastoral care, experienced House staff, and a culture grounded in respect, balance, and support.

Yes. Boarding staff provide continuous supervision, and a boarding management system will be in place, ensuring a safe, secure, and well managed environment.

On-site medical support is available, with clear protocols for both routine care and emergencies. Parents will be kept informed at all times in relation to their child’s wellbeing.

Daily Life

Each day follows a structured rhythm, balancing academic study, cocurricular activity, rest, and social time. Evenings include supervised prep followed by time to relax within the House.

Through guided prep and academic mentoring, students build discipline, independence, and strong study routines.

Academic excellence and futures

A focused, structured environment enables students to engage fully with their studies, supported by dedicated prep time and access to resources.

Through QE Futures, students receive early guidance, academic mentoring, and exposure to global pathways, ensuring they are well positioned for leading universities and competitive careers.

The Boarding House reflects the QE House system, fostering belonging, leadership, and strong relationships across year groups.

Facilities and practicalities

Our boarding house rooms will have single, double, or triple occupancy.

Students enjoy a full programme of nutritious, freshly prepared meals each day, with a range of international and dietary options.

Yes. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided.

Students have structured access to their devices, ensuring regular communication while maintaining healthy routines.

Our boarding team will ensure children are provided with transportation to enable them to return home safely.