The Lyceum

In 1987, The Lyceum opened its doors, as the first purely A level focused school in the country. Since then it has led in all aspects of holistic development for students of that age.

It is located in a beautiful building, set in Karachi’s green and historic neighbourhood of Old Clifton. Our relatively small size ensures that we offer a warm, friendly and enriching environment to all our students. Once at The Lyceum, students become part of a lively, close-knit and devoted community of students, faculty and staff, each one contributing to the school’s unfolding legacy.

The Lyceum’s commitment to universal education and equity ensures that all students who fulfil our rigorous criteria (academic and otherwise), regardless of their ability to pay fees, study at The Lyceum.

The school’s rich co-curricular programme’s unparalleled focus on experiential learning, the deeply embedded sense of community engagement fostered in our students and the tradition of mentoring complements learning beyond the classroom.

With a distinctive reputation for producing competent, resourceful and self-motivated learners who have excelled, its international appeal to universities is a long and distinguished history that honours and cultivates academic integrity, independent study and responsible learning.

The success of Lyceum graduates across the world – both as professionals and as members of society – is testament to the transformative power of value-based learning and experience carefully handed down from generation to generation.

For students deciding where to do their A levels, this is a time when you must decide wisely.

These two years are precious and a time of self-reflection and realisation. The environment you choose must be in sync with your hopes and aims, as this is one of those choices that seem more important in hindsight and can change the course of your journey.

The Lyceum School is a labour of love, a tribute to life and an expression of gratitude to God from all those who have played a role in its creation and development. It is a school that has withstood the test of time and has tried to maintain its commitment to excellence, to its philosophy and to its students. The Lyceum derives its name from The Lukeion, a garden in which Aristotle taught his students to think, imagine, reflect and deflect. Principles that we too practice and hold dear.

The Lyceum, like all institutions, is not made of brick and mortar, but it is the lifeblood that pulsates with its students’ ambitions, hopes, dreams, angst and their highs and lows. The bedrock upon which the sands of time continue to write stories; lived and unlived.

When one talks to Lyceum alumni, that include all those who graduated last year to those who left thirty two years ago, they talk about everlasting bonds and memorable experiences that define who they are and the shift that took place in the way they began to view life. The Lyceum may not be for everyone, but it is a place for those looking for a fresh perspective and a broader and deeper understanding of life.

It is at The Lyceum that students are challenged to develop high levels of capabilities across a wide range of activities – academics, sports, the arts, creativity and community life. It is here that students are exposed to a diverse range of perspectives. This broad, all-encompassing experience is one that we believe prepares our students to be major contributors to local and international communities and to achieve beyond the ordinary.

There is no doubt that when students join The Lyceum, they become part of a legacy with a definite philosophy that is defined by its commitment to its ideals and its ethos balanced by tradition and modernity. Should you choose to join us, we will welcome you, knowing that these two years will be your most memorable and meaningful phase of life.

Wishing you the best as you transition to high school. The Lyceum has been setting the benchmark for exclusive A-Level studies in Karachi. With a committed faculty, an uncompromised focus on world-class education and a record of excellence in academics including decades of world-class distinction holders, we are committed to providing a holistic education rooted in the best traditions of our culture, society, and history.

Lyceum’s pioneering spirit in ensuring that none of our students took tuitions has helped our students build self-reliance and confidence and take responsibility for themselves. The Lyceum’s past 9 year results (below) reflect the consistency in quantifiable learning that takes place in our classrooms, but does not do justice to the intangible learning and growth that is the cornerstone of our school.

For over 35 years, The Lyceum has provided a close community focused on student growth. The Lyceum offers outstanding academics and a rich programme of co-curricular activities and invites applications from candidates with strong grades in school and in the CIE examinations. We seek students who aspire to achieve their best academically and who are ready to take on the challenge of discovering their full potential.

Lyceum students are encouraged to develop service-oriented leadership skills as part of their CCA experience. Various opportunities through sport, the societies framework and student council further develop their practice via workshops and mentoring.