The Elementary School Journey (Pre-K to Grade 5)
A curiosity-led environment where students explore, experiment, and discover through inquiry-based projects in the heart of Chanakyapuri.
Extraordinary learning experiences start right here. In elementary school, our youngest learners are encouraged to explore, experiment, and ask questions, driving their own learning and developing a lifelong curiosity.
Our kindergarteners celebrate a year of discovery. Students shared their animal research projects, identity scrapbooks, and learning about sustainability with their families, showcasing a year full of wonder.
Our Grade 3 Courage Museum in action. A student presents her exhibit, sharing stories of courageous individuals she researched. This project integrates reading, writing, and social studies, empowering students to find and share their voices.
A group of proud third graders stands by their Courage Museum exhibit. Through this project, they learned that courage lives in everyday moments and that even the smallest voices can tell the biggest stories.
A grandfather listens intently as students explain their Courage Museum project. This event brought together multiple generations to celebrate student learning and share powerful stories of bravery.
Interactive learning at the Courage Museum. A teacher uses headphones to listen to a student's recorded interview, part of their multimedia exhibit on what it means to be courageous.
Parents and students explore the diverse exhibits at the Grade 3 Courage Museum. The event showcased student research on courageous figures through written biographies, interviews, and creative displays.
Students, parents, and teachers engage with the interactive displays at the Courage Museum. The event was a culmination of a unit where third graders explored the theme of courage through personal interviews and biographical research.
Our first graders proudly showcase their learning about traditional Indian houses. In this project, they researched different regions of India, designed their own models, and presented their findings to their families.
Our second graders are becoming published authors and podcast stars. Here, a student records her "Fractured Fairytale," a creative retelling of a classic story, for our school's Spotify channel.
About The Elementary School Journey (Pre-K to Grade 5)
Our elementary classrooms aren't about sitting still and listening. You’ll see first graders designing models of Indian homes, third graders running their own 'Courage Museum,' and second graders recording original podcasts. With a student-teacher ratio of 1:8, every child has the space to ask questions, test their ideas, and lead their own inquiry projects. This is where academic foundations meet personal growth.
Inquiry-Based Learning
At the American Embassy School, we operate on the belief that children learn best when they are active participants in their education. Our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) structure allows students to connect concepts across literacy, numeracy, and social studies. When a grade 2 class decides to write and record 'Fractured Fairytales,' they are building digital literacy, public speaking, and creative writing skills in a single, immersive project.
The Environment
We recognize the reality of living in Delhi. Our campus provides a secure, air-purified environment with an indoor AQI consistently below 50, ensuring students can play and learn safely throughout the academic year. The campus is designed for mobility and collaboration, featuring dedicated spaces like our elementary library—where students engage in reading marathons and author visits—and makerspaces for hands-on design.
Admissions and Community
We are a diverse community representing over 70 nationalities. Because we view education as a partnership, we involve parents from the first day of orientation through events like Back to School Night.
Financial Transparency We believe in being upfront about the investment. New admissions include a one-time, non-refundable capital levy of approximately ₹14 Lakhs. This fee is essential to maintaining the high-end infrastructure, foreign-hire lead teachers, and robust support services that characterize an AES education. The tuition fee covers comprehensive services, including air-conditioned transport with GPS tracking, an international hot lunch program, and specialist-led sessions in Art, Music, and PE rather than generalist instruction.
American Embassy School
We’re AES—a community of 70+ nationalities right here in Chanakyapuri. We aren't just about grades; we’re about kids finding their voice, whether they’re performing in a theatre festival or simply discovering a new passion in the classroom.
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