Healthy
A student who understands early that physical, emotional and mental wellbeing is not a phase, but a lifelong practice.
Academics at DPS Gurugram
More Than Education.
A Foundation for Life.
Learning that helps every child think independently, express themselves confidently, discover their strengths and navigate the world with empathy and purpose.
Curious minds. Confident voices. Compassionate leaders.
Overview
Learning designed around who children become
At DPS Gurugram, Sector 67A, we believe a child’s education should prepare them for more than examinations. It should help them think independently, express themselves confidently, build meaningful relationships, discover their strengths and navigate the world with empathy and purpose.
Our CBSE-aligned academic programme combines strong subject foundations with experiential discovery, reflection, creativity, physical wellbeing and social-emotional growth.
We do not only ask, “What did they learn?” We ask, “Who are they becoming?”
Whole Child Approach
Five essentials for every learner
In practice, the Whole Child Approach means building school life around five conditions every student needs to learn, belong and grow.
Safe
A student learning in an environment that feels physically and emotionally secure for children and adults alike.
Engaged
A student genuinely involved in their own learning, with curiosity, agency and a strong sense of belonging.
Supported
A learning path shaped around who the child is, guided by mentor-teachers and parents working together.
Challenged
A student given meaningful academic and adaptive challenges that prepare them for a constantly evolving world.
Where this comes from: The Whole Child framework was formulated by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), founded in 1943 and dedicated to holistic education. Its work has reached educators across 50 countries and more than 38,000 schools. DPS Gurugram, Sector 67A brings that framework into everyday school life.
Whole Child in practice
A clear framework for deep learning
Five foundations shape our culture, three pillars guide how children learn, and nine blocks turn the approach into meaningful experiences.
5
Learning Foundations
The principles that establish a joyful, values-led and ambitious learning culture.
Joy of LearningValue-based EducationExperiential LearningPersonal ExcellenceAcademic Achievement
3
Learning Pillars
The interconnected dimensions through which children understand ideas, develop capabilities and form attitudes.
CognitiveKinestheticAffective
9
Core Learning Blocks
Focused areas championed by educators and experts, connecting academic learning with life beyond the classroom.
Critical ThinkingCommunicationSTEM & RoboticsPhysical EducationFine & Performing ArtsMindfulness & YogaSocial-Emotional LearningMental HealthGlobal Cultural Exchange
Co-Curricular Program
Learning through mind, movement and meaning
Co-curricular learning is not treated as an add-on. It is woven into the school experience so children can explore, create, collaborate and build confidence.
Cognitive pillar
Think & Discover
Critical thinking, communication and STEM & Robotics strengthen reasoning, attention, creativity and problem-solving.
Kinesthetic pillar
Move & Perform
Physical education, mindfulness, yoga and performing arts develop coordination, discipline, expression and teamwork.
Affective pillar
Feel & Connect
Social-emotional learning, counselling and cultural exchange help children understand emotions, values and relationships.
Critical Thinking
Communication
STEM & Robotics
Physical Education
Mindfulness & Yoga
Performing & Fine Arts
Social-Emotional Learning
Mental Health & Counselling
Global Cultural Exchange
Academics FAQ
Questions parents often ask
A concise guide to how learning is structured and supported at DPS Gurugram.
We combine the CBSE curriculum with the Whole Child Approach, giving balanced attention to academic, physical, emotional, social and values-led development.
Students build subject knowledge through discussion, investigation, hands-on projects, reflection and real-world application. Assessment supports progress while learning remains broader than test performance.
Teachers observe each child’s progress, interests and support needs, then work with families and school specialists to provide appropriate guidance, challenge and opportunities.
No. Our cognitive, kinesthetic and affective pillars connect classroom learning with physical education, visual and performing arts, wellbeing and social-emotional development.
Regular communication, shared observations and constructive dialogue help teachers and parents support the child consistently across school and home.