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Best Schools in Karachi

Karachi is one of the largest cities of Pakistan, the metropolitan center and the economic hub of the country.

With so much on its shoulder, it can be quite difficult to decide which one is among the best schools in Karachi.

With a school in each corner of a locality, best schools in Karachi are not many in number but they basically serve a very high standard of education and their names are below:-

Karachi Grammar School (K.G.S)

This institution is one of the oldest school and ranks at the top among the best schools in Karachi and South Asia with a history and a legacy.

If you are in a power position (if your decisions affect a number of people) then the chances are high, your kids will get an admission in this school.

http://www.kgs.edu.pk/

Address: Kheyaban-e-Saadi, Karachi 75600, Pakistan
Phone: +92 21 35821703

Haque Academy

Mrs. Haque established her preschool in 1977 and since then Haque’s Nursery has been climbing up with leaps and bounds. My personal experience with this school is overwhelming.

Haque Academy has an excellent building, with big playgrounds, the interiors of the classes is absolutely amazing.

They have experienced teachers. They have a friendly parent teacher relationship and above all students are having fun in learning.

Parents are very satisfied with this institution and list it among the best schools in Karachi.

http://www.haqueacademy.edu.pk

Address: 208-A 32nd Street, Phase VIII, DHA, Karachi.
Phone: 3 525 1511-3

Center of Advanced Studies ( C.A.S)

Their teaching module is very diverse and they offer many foreign languages (German/Spanish/French) and community service as part of the Program of Studies.

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Address: 205 Saba Avenue, DHA Phase 8, Karachi
Phone : (92-21) 3525-1491 to 93

British Overseas School (B.O.S)

The British Overseas School aims to be recognized internationally as a leader in the provision of modern, high quality UK education.

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Address: AL 7/8 14th Lane Phase 7 Off Khayaban-e-Hilal DHA
Phone: (+9221) 111 267 267 (111 BOS BOS)

Karachi American School (K.A.S)

The only authentic American Curriculum based school in Karachi. It’s also one of the most expensive school in Karachi,

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Address: Amir Khusro road, KDA scheme #1

Phone: 92-21-3453-9096/9

Other Schools that are listed among the best schools in Karachi are:-

Froebel Education Centre
Convent of Jesus and Mary
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Bay View Academy

3 Top Tips to Protect Children from Karachi’s Air Pollution

Karachi is a big and fast developing country, which means we have more vehicles each day on the road therefore we have more air pollution.

Why Worry For Kids?
1. Children take in more air (pollution) when they breathe as compared to adults.

2. Children’s lungs are developing. They are more prone to lungs diseases because of pollutants.

3. Children play outdoor for longer periods.

4. Children breathe faster and more deeply when they are active. This allows pollution to reach more sensitive areas of the lungs.

Tips to protect children:-
1. In the car always keep the windows closed and turn on the Air conditioner. The AC works like a filter it collects the air from the inside and throws it out. And avoid traveling during rush hours with children that’s when the pollution levels are highest.

2. Limit outdoor play time especially during the evening. Morning activities are best but since it’s not possible with school going kids, evening play should start after 5:30.

3. Develop a habit of drinking lots of water. Water flushes down all the toxins and pollutants. And especially when coming home from outside.

5 Tips to Find the Best Pediatrician in Karachi

No matter how healthy your child is and despite the fact that you take really good care of your baby a doctor’s visit is must. Apart from vaccinations, there are sudden onsets of fever, viral flu, diarrhea or just any parental concern. Our helper then is a doctor. But finding a promising doctor can be quite a headache in a big city like Karachi.

Where sometimes doctors associated with very big and prestigious hospitals are just average and other times parents are willing to take their children in very remote areas of the city just because they heard from some relative that this doctor is blessed with healing powers.

So here are my 5 tips that will help you as a parent to find the best pediatrician in Karachi for your child:-

1. Which hospital is the doctor working for?
Usually well established and recognized hospitals have good doctors.

2. A middle aged doctor has an edge.
Not too young, since his experience will be less and not too old they have too much experience and usually don’t pay much attention to what you are saying.
My experience with middle aged pediatricians has been pretty good so far; they pay attention and are friendly towards children.

3. Look for a doctor in the vicinity.
We all know traveling far distance in Karachi is quite a hassle and nobody wants to be stuck in traffic with a sick child.
Usually every area has a good doctor you just need to find him.

4. A good doctor will not give too many medicines.
Before the age of 5 a child’s immunity is developing by leaps and bounds and we all know too many medicines compromise the immune system. Therefore it’s best to let the body do its work, until it’s a life threatening condition or a situation where medicines are unavoidable.

5. Listen to your parental instincts.
Under any circumstances don’t come under pressure. Always go with a doctor with whom you feel comfortable and not because of his big name or some relatives gave you assurances. It’s your child and the decision is yours. Even the most popular and known as best pediatrician often don’t get along with parents, and parents don’t completely understand the doctors diagnosis.