About Us
Our Story
Army Public School, Kanpur was sanctioned by Army HQ on 08 January 1992 and began operations on 06 July 1992. Initially, it functioned in temporary MES huts. A new school building under the Major Works Project was sanctioned on 31 March 2011, with construction completed in March 2016.
The school moved to its new 14-acre campus during the summer of 2016, and it was formally inaugurated by GOC Strike 1 on 28 June 2016.
The school is managed by AWES under the patronage of the GOC-in-C, HQ South Western Command. The GOC, HQ Kanpur Area, serves as Chairman. The Management Committee includes 15 members—representatives from education, teaching staff, and parents.
08 Jan 1992
Sanction granted by Army HQ, vide letter No. M/42044/AWES/27/CW-4 (a)
06 July 1992
School operations commenced.
31 Mar 2011
Sanction of new school building under MWP
March 2016
Construction of new building completed
28 Jun 2016
New building inaugurated by GOC Strike 1
Summer 2016
School shifted to the new campus.
Our Mission
APS Kanpur’ mission is to provide a safe haven where everyone is valued and respected. All staff members, in partnership with parents and families are fully committed to continuing the tradition of excellence in an ever changing world. Within a safe and supportive environment, we provide a relevant, high quality education and prepare our diverse student body for future endeavors. We honor achievement and promote pride in ourselves, in our school and in our community. Our goal is to create relevant learning that help them develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a technologically advanced world.
Our Vision
APS Kanpur stands for imparting academic excellence as well as ensuring holistic development so that each and every student passing through its portals faces the world with integrity and sound character. We forge strong and positive connections with students so they can achieve independence, build confidence and cope with changing post- modern and globalized world. The school has blended global education with strong local roots. The students learn to think to think inter naturally, which upholds their own rich cultural heritage. In the years ahead we look forward to building characters of children who will put back into society as much as they have taken so as to build a world that is both equitable and progressive
Aims & Objectives
- To provide quality education in a disciplined and values-based environment, aligned with the vision of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES).
- To nurture responsible citizens with a strong sense of patriotism, integrity, and leadership.
- To create an inclusive environment that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- To promote academic excellence by equipping students with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.
- To encourage co-curricular and sports activities for overall personality development, supported by a well-equipped 14-acre campus featuring football, cricket, hockey, athletics, basketball, and volleyball facilities.