Overview
Army Public School, Jalgaon (APS Jalgaon) is a co-educational English-medium school located within the Jalgaon Military Station in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India. It is part of the network of Army Public Schools administered under the aegis of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES), which operates schools across cantonments and military stations in India primarily to serve the educational needs of the wards of serving and retired Indian Army personnel, while also admitting children from civilian families subject to availability.
Key facts
| Name | Army Public School, Jalgaon |
|---|---|
| Type | Co-educational school |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Managing body | Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) |
| Affiliation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Location | Jalgaon Military Station, Jalgaon, Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
Background
The Army Welfare Education Society was established in 1983 by the Indian Army to provide quality, affordable schooling to the children of army personnel, who are subject to frequent transfers across the country. Under this framework, Army Public Schools follow a standardised curriculum, share common recruitment practices for teachers through the AWES Online Screening Test, and are typically affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.
APS Jalgaon functions within this larger system. The school is situated inside the Jalgaon Military Station, which provides a controlled and secure campus environment. Jalgaon, located in north Maharashtra in the Tapi river valley, is a district headquarters and an important regional centre on the Mumbai–Bhusawal railway corridor.
Administration
Like other Army Public Schools, APS Jalgaon is governed by a local Board of Administration and a Board of Governors at the station level, usually chaired by the senior-most army officer of the station. Day-to-day administration is handled by the Principal, supported by vice principals, headmistresses for the primary section, and academic coordinators. The school's overall policy framework, fee structure norms, teacher service rules, and curriculum guidelines are issued by the Headquarters of the AWES in New Delhi.
Academics
The school follows the CBSE curriculum and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination at Class X. Instruction is in English, with Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit commonly offered as additional languages in line with state and CBSE norms. The curriculum covers the standard CBSE subject groups, including languages, mathematics, science, social science, computer studies, art, and physical education.
Co-curricular activities
In keeping with the broader Army Public School ethos, the institution emphasises all-round development through sports, scouting and guiding, cultural activities, and value education. Annual events typically include sports day, an annual day, Independence Day and Republic Day functions, and inter-house competitions.
Significance
APS Jalgaon contributes to the educational infrastructure of the Jalgaon Military Station and the surrounding region. By offering a CBSE-based education aligned with the pan-India Army Public School system, it allows children of transferred defence personnel to maintain academic continuity. It also adds to the pool of CBSE-affiliated schools in Jalgaon district, which is otherwise served predominantly by schools under the Maharashtra State Board.
Related topics
- Army Welfare Education Society
- Army Public School
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Indian Army
- Jalgaon
- Jalgaon district
- Education in Maharashtra
References
- Army Welfare Education Society, official publications on the Army Public School system.
- Central Board of Secondary Education, list of affiliated schools.