What are the extra-curricular activities taking place in the school?
The school conducts various extra-curricular activities i.e. Painting, Vocal Music, NCC Interactive Clubs Science and Maths Exhibitions, Olympiads and activities for the Commerce Forum. The school celebrates the Annual Day, Sports Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Children’s Day and Teacher’s Day. In the Junior Wing, the students are exposed to our cultural heritage by celebrating various religious & national festivals. The school also organises various Inter & Intra House/Class Competitions like Quizzes, Spell Bee, Declamation, Painting, Essay Writing & Sporting events. The school participates in various inter school / Zonal and National events in Academic, Sports & Co-curricular Activities.
Where is the school located?
The school is located at Mekhri Circle Hebbal, Bangalore
Who runs The Air Force School?
The Air Force School Hebbal(AFSH) is run by IAF Educational & Cultural Society as an unaided school.
Is the school affiliated to CBSE?
The school is permanently affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and recognized by the Directorate of Education, Govt of NCT Delhi.
Are admissions available for civilians?
Yes. The admission for civilians/Non Air Force (NAF) category is open from Class LKG to Class XII, depends up on the vacancies available after accommodating all priority I to VI category students
What is the eligibility criteria for Nursery/UKG and when will be the forms available?
The child should have completed 4 years as on 31st March for the ensuing academic session. The registration forms shall normally be made available in the last week of January by the SMC’s Office. The advertisement for admission to Class LKG will be published in the leading daily in the month of January and also published in the school website www.afshebbal.ac.in
What is the procedure for admission to other Classes i.e. from Classes 1 to 11 for NAF category?
The admission for Classes I to IX and XI shall be considered in the month of March/April subject to availability of vacancies. Procedure shall be notified on the school website.
What is the admission procedure for Class 11?
After declaration of Class X result by the CBSE for Delhi region, the interested parents/candidates are to contact the school office along with the copy of the mark list. The admission procedure for admission to Class XI is under review keeping in mind the new evaluation system introduced by CBSE.
What are all the streams available in Class XI?
Science – Medical Stream (with Maths): English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Science – Medical Stream (without Maths): English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education or Computer Science
Commerce with Maths: English, Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy
Commerce without Maths: English, Computer Science or Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics.
Whether the school is teaching French or any other foreign language in the school?
No. English & Hindi are the languages available from Classes UKG to V. In addition to English & Hindi Sanskrit is being taught from Classes VI to VIII. In Classes IX & X the child has to study English and a second language Hindi Core A/B.
Which syllabus is being followed by the school?
The school is following the syllabus as prescribed by CBSE. The textbooks from Classes UKG to V are from private publications & Classes VI to XII mainly use NCERT/CBSE books.
Whether the school is conducting any special coaching for Engineering or Medical?
There is no special coaching for Engineering or Medical. However, the teachers help the students in preparing for various entrance examinations.
What are the extra-curricular activities taking place in the school?
The school conducts various extra-curricular activities i.e. Painting, Vocal Music, NCC Interactive Clubs Science and Maths Exhibitions, Olympiads and activities for the Commerce Forum. The school celebrates the Annual Day, Sports Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Children’s Day and Teacher’s Day. In the Junior Wing, the students are exposed to our cultural heritage by celebrating various religious & national festivals. The school also organises various Inter & Intra House/Class Competitions like Quizzes, Spell Bee, Declamation, Painting, Essay Writing & Sporting events. The school participates in various inter school / Zonal and National events in Academic, Sports & Co-curricular Activities.
Does the school have a sports field? What are all the sports activities being conducted in the school?
The school does have its own sports field and also uses the sports ground of the Headquarter Training Command, Air Force. The school provides facilities for cricket, badminton, basketball, foot ball, table tennis, volley ball and athletic events.
Does the school follow the Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE)? If so how the school conducts examination?
Yes. The modified evaluation scheme as per the new pattern of evaluation (CCE) recommended by the CBSE is being followed in the school from Classes VI to X as four (4) Formative Assessments (FA) and two Summative Assessments (SA) which are planned during the academic session from Apr to Mar. Class Work, Home Work, Group & Individual Activities of the students are been taken into consideration. For the FA’S Summative Assessment: There are 02 Summative Assessment (SA) being conducted in the academic session in the month of Sep & March for Classes VI – XI. There are 2 Pre-Boards conducted for Classes X & XII.
Primary Wing: Classes UKG to V: There is no formal examination and the children are assessed on continuous evaluation basis in the form of Monthly, Quarterly and Half Yearly assessments.
How can I contact Class Teacher/Subject Teachers, Principal to know about the performance of my ward?
The parent can contact the Principal between 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon and teachers after 2:40pm by taking prior appointment by sending a note through your ward in the student diary. The parent can also communicate with the school through
e-mail ( afshebbal@gmail.com)
Is there any concession on fee available for Ex-serviceman?
Yes. There is a fee concession available for ex-serviceman based on the last rank held by them.
If there is any fee concession available for girl child?
There is no fee concession for the girl child. It may be considered in the forthcoming year subject to approval by the Management.
Does the school have a hostel for boys & girls?
The school does not have hostel facility as it is a Day School.
Where can we buy the school books/stationery & uniform?
The books are available at the school premises at the start of the academic year through the vendor representative at the school premises. The uniforms are available at the AFWWA thrift shop welfare centre on working days i.e. Monday to Friday from 0900 hrs to 0700 hrs
Does the school have medical facilities ?
Yes. The school has a sick-bay with an emergency First Aid Kit. In case of emergency the school takes help from Station Medicare Centre (SMC), AF.
Does the school have transport facility?
Yes. The school operates a bus services on limited routes only for the students of air warrior serving personnel operated from the MT Section of concerned AF Units.