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Lancers International School
Lancers has been running since 1972 and holds one of the strongest IB results in the Delhi NCR market - a 2025 average of 39 puts it in the global top 50. Located in DLF Phase V, Sector 53, Gurugram…
In brief
A full IB Continuum day-cum-boarding school in DLF Phase 5, ranked at the top of EducationWorld's Delhi NCR boarding lists for several years. Roughly fifty nationalities on roll.
Lancers runs IB PYP, MYP and DP plus IGCSE in the middle years. The boarding side has separate boys' and girls' blocks with a mix of two and six bed rooms, dorm parents, and resident tutors. The DLF Phase 5 location keeps it inside Gurgaon proper rather than out near Sohna.
Parents speak well of staff support and the practical, less pressured feel compared with stricter CBSE schools nearby. The recurring complaint is teacher turnover, which families notice most when their child has just settled with someone they liked. Worth pressing the head on retention and on which year groups currently have the strongest cohort.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery / KG (Day Scholar) | 3 | Annual | ₹400,000 |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | Annual | ₹748,000 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | Annual | ₹856,000 |
| Grades 9-10 (IGCSE) | 14 | Annual | ₹1,080,000 |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma Year 1) | 16 | Annual | ₹1,428,000 |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma Year 2) | 17 | Annual | ₹1,448,000 |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | One-time | ₹10,000 | |
| Security deposit (refundable) | One-time | ₹120,000 | |
| Admission fee (non-refundable) | One-time | ₹180,000 |
Reviews
- Reputation in Gurugram is at the top of the IB segment. One r/gurgaon poster called it "probably the most elite," and other commenters point to it when asked for the best IB option.
- Parent reviews split sharply. Some describe a smooth CBSE-to-IB transition and low-pressure environment. Others rate it 1 of 5 and accuse the school of prioritising fees over teaching, with frequent staff churn.
- Staff turnover surfaces from both sides: parents flag teachers changing often; employees cite annual contracts, low appraisal caps, no bonuses, and unstable management.
- Day-cum-boarding setup with extensive sport (25+ disciplines) draws repeated mention.
- Fees pitched at the upper end of Delhi NCR, around 12 to 15 lakh per year for senior school.
Head of school
Mr. Y.K. Sindhwani
Mr. Y.K. Sindhwani has nearly 30 years of experience in education, including roles as Principal and Head of School. He has been leading Lancers International School since 2012 and is involved with the IBEN as an Evaluation Leader and TOK examiner.
Academic results
- IB Average 2025 39
- IB Pass Rate 2025 100%