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Pathways School Noida
Pure IB Continuum day school in Sector 100 Noida, the first in Uttar Pradesh and one of the early adopters in North India. Day only, no boarding, despite the Pathways group's residential reputation.
In brief
Pure IB Continuum day school in Sector 100 Noida, the first in Uttar Pradesh and one of the early adopters in North India. Day only, no boarding, despite the Pathways group's residential reputation.
The school runs PYP through to Diploma and CP across a 10-acre site that is genuinely well placed for Noida and East Delhi families. Around 1,500 students. Sister school to Pathways World School Aravali in Gurgaon, which is the residential one, and the smaller Pathways Gurgaon campus.
Families coming from CBSE schools tend to need a year to adjust to the IB pace. Parents praise the breadth of co-curriculars, the university counselling, and outcomes for university applications abroad. The recurring complaint is cost and a sense that fundraising and event fees keep arriving on top of tuition. Strong fit for families committed to IB and to international university routes.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Level 1 (Toddlers, 1-3 years) | 1 | ₹340,000 |
| Early Years Level 2 (EYP 1-3, 3-6 years) | 3 | ₹716,000 |
| Grades 1 to 8 (IB PYP and MYP) | 6 | ₹912,000 |
| Grades 9 to 10 (IB MYP) | 14 | ₹1,236,000 |
| Grades 11 to 12 (IB Diploma / IBCP) | 16 | ₹1,516,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application and Registration fee | ₹35,000 | |
| Admission fee | ₹200,000 |
Reviews
- Reputation in Noida is mixed and skews critical. One Reddit user said "pathways ka naam noida me vaise hi bahut kharab hai" (Pathways already has a poor reputation in Noida).
- Student culture concerns surface repeatedly. One Reddit poster said almost 300 vapes were collected from students on a single day across the wider Noida IB cohort, with Pathways named.
- Fees place it in the top tier locally. Parents price it around the 80k-1L per month bracket and call it a school for "the 0.01%".
- IB delivery and teacher care draw the strongest positive feedback in directory reviews. Infrastructure ratings sit around, academics around.
- Continuum from PYP through DP is a draw for families wanting a single IB pathway from early years.
- Edge: some current students post defending the school and saying they plan to stay in India for university, suggesting the IB cohort is not solely outbound.
Positives
- IB continuum and teaching. PYP-MYP-DP pipeline and teacher care rated highly in directory reviews.
- Infrastructure. Facilities consistently rated above academics in parent surveys.
Considerations
- Local reputation. commenters from Noida flag a weaker reputation than peers; one called it openly poor.
- Student culture and discipline. Vape-collection incident cited; behavioural culture across the upper IB cohort questioned.
- Fees and exclusivity. Sits in the top fee tier in Noida; parents describe it as a school for the wealthiest families.
Leadership
Mr. Aaron Jacob
Mr. Aaron Jacob believes in future-proofing education while making it relevant, effective and vibrant for the times that are changing. He has formerly been the School Director at HUS International (Hiranandani Upscale School) Chennai. His early career was with development agencies such as UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and Help Age International. He moved into education early on in his career. With an MEd in International School Administration and as a trained psychotherapist, student welfare and wellbeing have been the compass that has guided his educational philosophy.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2025 average 40 points
- Percentage of students awarded diploma 100%
Location
Plot No. SSC-2, Off Expressway, Sector 100, Noida 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India