FAQs

Admissions

To help prospective parents, here are answers to common questions about the NPS Hopefarm campus, drawing upon the general policies of the National Public School group.

FAQ's

1. Which educational board is NPS Hopefarm affiliated with?

NPS Hopefarm is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, known for its comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum.

The fee structure is confidential and specific to the campus. It will be communicated only to the parents of shortlisted candidates at the time of the admission offer. Fees are typically payable online via the school’s parent portal.

To ensure personalized attention and a quality learning environment, the class strength is maintained at an average of 30–32 students per class. Pre-Primary sections usually have two teachers/a teacher and an assistant.

Yes, the school offers an optional, outsourced transport facility covering pre-determined routes in the Hopefarm/East Bangalore area. All school buses are equipped with GPS tracking and mandatory safety measures.

The detailed age criteria for all grades are available on the official NPS Hopefarm admissions portal. The criteria are strictly followed as per the CBSE guidelines and NPS Group policy (e.g., typically a child must be 5 years old as on June 1st of the academic year for UKG).

Absolutely. The campus is secured with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, controlled entry and exit points, mandatory ID cards for all staff and students, and dedicated female security personnel.

7. Up to which grade level is the school currently operational?

 The school is typically established for Pre-Primary and Primary levels initially. For the upcoming academic year, NPS Hopefarm is enrolling students from Pre-KG (Montessori) up to Grade VIII. The school will expand to Grade XII in a phased manner in subsequent years.

Yes, as a common policy across NPS branches, due consideration is given to sibling applications, but admission is always subject to vacancy and meeting the admission criteria.

Pre-Primary (Montessori/LKG/UKG): Typically a shorter day, running from approximately 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Grade I and above: A longer school day, generally from 7:55 AM to 3:00 PM, including breaks for snacks and lunch.

Note: Specific timings will be confirmed closer to the commencement of the academic year.

The school generally facilitates the provision of textbooks and notebooks to maintain uniformity. Details regarding procurement are shared with parents post-admission.

The school encourages students to bring healthy, nutritious vegetarian meals from home. The on-campus cafeteria provides hygienic snack and lunch options. The consumption of non-vegetarian food is not permitted on the school premises.