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Everything parents need to know about joining EMKAY School, in one place.
Admission overview
Joining EMKAY School
EMKAY School is a charitable and wholly non-commercial school dedicated to making quality education accessible to talented children from less fortunate sections of society. Admission is merit-based, through a competitive test and, for higher classes, an interview.
Applications for Class Nursery are normally accepted in January and February, and the dates are advertised. Vacancies in higher classes (Prep onwards) are filled through lateral entry.
School ProspectusThe full School Information & Regulations booklet is available to download. Download the Prospectus (PDF)
At a glance
Nursery applicationsJanuary – February (dates advertised)
Nursery age3 to 4 years
SelectionCompetitive written test; interview for lateral entry
Academic year1st week of March to late February
How to apply
Admission Procedure
1Apply in timeNursery applications open in January and February (dates are advertised). Lateral entry applies when vacancies are available in Prep and above.
2Take the testNursery selection is through a competitive test. Lateral entrants take a written test and an interview.
3Admission committeeEMKAY’s Admission Committee formalises tests, interviews and admissions. Results may be sent to the Head Office for final approval.
4Conditional admissionLateral entrants must achieve at least a “B grade” in core subjects in their first end-of-term exam, or be reverted or leave. Parents give a written undertaking.
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Admission in Class Nursery
Applications are normally accepted in the month of January and February; the dates are advertised. Students should be between 3 to 4 years of age. The selection process is through a competitive test.
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Lateral Entry (Class Prep onwards)
Vacancies are filled by the admission of lateral entrants. Admission is subject to qualifying a written test and an interview. Only students who come up to the required standard and are within the gender quota will be granted admission.
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Re-admission
Re-admission to the next class in the new session is not automatic. Parents must apply at the end of the term; admission in the new session is granted on the performance and behaviour of the child and the attitude of parents.
Who can apply
Eligibility & Entrance Tests
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Eligibility
For admission to a class, a student must either be studying in that class or should have passed the previous class.
AgeThe age for Nursery is 3 to 4 years; thereafter the age level increases by one year for each senior class.
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Test Subjects
The qualifying test covers English, Mathematics, Science & Urdu. Subjects by class:
| Class One – Seven | Class Eight – Nine |
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| English | English |
| Mathematics | Physics |
| Science | Chemistry / IT |
| Urdu | Biology / IT |
| Quran | Mathematics / Biology |
| Quran |
Paperwork
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of admission:
- Original school leaving certificate (if applicable)
- Original B-Form from NADRA
- Marks sheet (attested copy, if applicable)
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
Fees & payments
Fee Structure
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Fee Details
The fee structure may be obtained from the school office.
Security feeSecurity fee will be topped up and has to be equivalent to one month’s fee. The security deposit is refunded after the child has settled all school dues and clearance is obtained.
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Payment of Fee and Dues
- Fee and dues are to be paid by the due date (usually the 10th of each month) to Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB), Harnoli. Challan forms are sent by the school in the child’s diary; if not received, please contact the Bursar’s Office.
- Cash for fee may not be given to any member of EMKAY School for depositing in the bank.
- A late-payment fine of 1% of total dues per day applies after the due date, paid through MCB with the next month’s fee.
- If the fee is not deposited by the 25th of the month, an additional fine of Rs. 1,000/- applies.
- In case of non-payment of dues after the 1st of the following month, the student may be suspended or expelled.
- If you have difficulty paying on time, please inform the Principal in writing before the due date to avoid fines.
- A duplicate challan form is issued for Rs. 100/- (added to the following month’s challan).
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Summer Break Fees
- July’s fee to be paid by the due date of May.
- August’s fee to be paid by the due date of June.
- To pay each month during the vacation instead, submit a written application to the School Coordinator.
- The late fee surcharge applies in either case if payment is made after the due date.
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Student Withdrawal
Parents withdrawing their ward(s) need to apply for a school leaving certificate. It is issued only after all dues are paid, library books returned, and science and computer laboratory clearances granted. The date of birth recorded at enrolment is used for all school documents.
Subsidies
Subsidies & Concessions
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Sibling Concession
25%2nd child
15%3rd child
10%4th & subsequent
A child qualifies only after passing the annual examination with a minimum B+ grade at EMKAY School, and automatically foregoes the concession if they fail to get B+ in the annual examination.
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Staff Child Concession
Staff members’ children also receive the above concessions, on the same B+ condition.
If a staff member with more than five years’ continuous service leaves the school amicably, this concession will continue at the discretion of the Principal.
Dress code
School Uniform
A student is always expected to be neatly and properly dressed. The uniform is worn at school, travelling to and from school, and at any school function unless directed otherwise. Jewellery and makeup are not permitted; hair should be neat and clean with a simple style (no spikes or gel). Girls’ shirt/skirt length should be below the knees. Uniform must be bright and neatly pressed, with shirt buttons closed and tie worn properly.
Daily checksUniform, tidiness and hygiene are checked by the faculty at assembly. Incomplete or improper uniform or untidiness is fined, and for consistent violation a child may not be allowed to enter the school.
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Boys (Nursery onwards)
EMKAY School black belt on trousers, worn at the correct waist height and length.
SummerWhite shirt, khaki trousers, black shoes (as prescribed), black socks, school badge, tie and house summer hat.
WinterWhite shirt, khaki trousers, dark green sweater, green gloves, green cap, black shoes (as prescribed), black socks, school badge and tie.
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Girls (Nursery to Class IV)
SummerWhite shirt, green skirt (with school badge), white tights, black baby shoes, black socks, black hair pins and a tie.
WinterWhite shirt, green skirt, white tights/pyjama, dark green sweater, white hi-neck vest, green gloves, green cap, black baby shoes, black socks, tie, house summer hat, black hair pins and school bag.
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Girls (Class V onwards)
Green check shirt with school badge, white shalwar, black baby shoes, black socks, white scarf, black hairpins and house summer hat.
The school year
Academic Calendar
MarchAcademic year begins (1st week)
Term 1Ends with the end-term examination
Term 2Ends with the annual examination
FebruaryAcademic year closes (late February)
The dates of opening and closure are announced by the school. A calendar showing important dates and special events is given to students at the beginning of the academic year.
Please note
Important Instructions
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Right of admission
The school authorities reserve the right to deny admission to any candidate.
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Correct information
Admission may be cancelled, or a child withdrawn at any time, if information in the admission form or attached documents is found to be incorrect or false.
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No soliciting
Soliciting for admission may result in disqualification for admission to the school.
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Medical check-up
Some applicants may be asked to appear for a medical check-up or medical test before admission is granted.
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Health & readiness
A child should be healthy physically and mentally before admission, and completely toilet-trained.
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Previous expulsions
An expelled student, or one who left on disciplinary grounds, is not eligible for lateral entry tests or re-admission.
Get in touch
Contact for Admissions
Admissions office
We’re happy to help
✉️Emailinfo@emkay.edu.pk
📞Phone0345 368 3580
📍AddressGhulam Muhammad Wala, Chak 8DB, Naseerwala Road (near Harnoli Mor), District Mianwali
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Before you visit
Download the prospectus for the complete school information and regulations, or send us a message and our team will reply.