Cadet_College_Skardu

Cadet College Skardu

Cadet College Skardu

School


Cadet College Skardu is a military high school located at Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1]

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The college was established in 2001 and is the first institution of its kind in the Gilgit-Baltistan. The college is funded by the Federal Government and is being administered by the Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs.

Location

The campus of Cadet College Skardu is located in the center of Skardu valley next to the Skardu airport in Hotto town. Skardu is linked to Islamabad International Airport by a daily flight. It takes about forty five to sixty minutes to fly from Islamabad to Skardu. The college is approximately 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above sea level.

Building

The foundation stone of the college was laid in 1994. Phase-I of the College has been completed at a cost of Rs.150 million. The College Campus, which includes three hostels, accommodations for staff, academic block and planned civic facilities is spread over an area exceeding 1000 kanals (125 acres).


Principals

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  • Brig Taj Iqbal (2001-2003)
  • Col Khalid Sharif (2003-2005)
  • Col Safdar Abbas Kazmi (2005-2006)
  • Brig Ejaz Ahmed Najaf (2006-2008)
  • Brig Nasser Khan Jadoon (2008-?)

Houses

The college is divided into four houses.

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Academics

Up to Secondary Level, the College provides uniform science education; the medium of instruction being English. At higher secondary level, the students are offered the following combinations in addition to compulsory subjects:

  • Pre-Engineering: Physics, Math and Chemistry.
  • Pre-Medical: Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
  • Computer Sciences Computer, Math and Physics

Achievements

When the pioneer batch appeared in SSC-I exam held under FBISE, the college got the highest CGPA among all institutions. Since then, it has maintained its position at the top. Although no individual student has ever topped the FBISE, the collective GPA has been highest every year, at both SSC and HSSC levels.


References

  1. "Skardovians need attention - Newspaper - DAWN.COM".
  2. "Skardu cadet college principal removed". DAWN.COM. 2005-09-13. Retrieved 2024-01-14.



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