Know all about Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges: Interview with Mr Harshit Singh, Director

In this exclusive interview with Careers360, Harshit Singh, Director, Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges discusses about LPS since its inception, what sets LPS apart from other educational institutions, courses offered, facilities and more. Read the interview to know about LPSC.

About: The first school was established in 1983 and slowly grew to a chain of schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi. Excellence for all, Excellence from all is the motto of Lucknow Public School. The latest pedagogical methods are used to explain concepts to students at digital classrooms at LPSC.

Q. Can you share the details about Lucknow Public School since its inception?

A: The first branch of Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges was established in 1983. We have been in the education industry for more than 40 years now. The brainchild of Dr S.P Singh (Founder & General Manager), Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges have, “Excellence for all, Excellence from all” as the motto. We are on a mission of excellence and have pledged to groom students to multidimensional personalities. Currently, we have approximately 28000 students and 1200 teachers.

Q. What sets Lucknow Public School apart from other educational institutions?

A: Education cannot be defined in competitive terms. Every school and institution is doing noble work. The education system in India has contributions from everyone in the face of innovations. If there is no difference in terms of what is better, the difference comes in what we believe in.

At Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges, we identify and inculcate that students can be whoever they choose to be. Excellence is everywhere in every field and for everybody.

Q. Could you explain the key academic programmes offered at Lucknow Public School? How does the curriculum cater to the diverse needs of students?

A: Lucknow Public Schools and College currently has 15 branches including two degree colleges. LPS schools are CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge International Education and UP Board as well. While the degree colleges offer BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Com (Hons.), BJMC etc. We have also initiated many other programmes and are in the phase of value addition to them.

Q. What notable facilities are available for students, including classrooms, laboratories, sports, and extracurricular spaces?

A: Lucknow Public Schools and College have various labs, sports facilities and extracurricular workplaces required by students. We are gradually working towards introducing Artificial Intelligence and Developing Labs. We hope and wish that our students, teachers and parents get exposure to AI tools so that they are prepared for a changing world.

Q. In today’s world, AI is creating so much impact in all areas. Teaching and learning habits have also changed. How is technology integrated into the learning environment at Lucknow Public School?

A: It's not just students who are to be made aware and prepared but also teachers and graduates. Whoever is using technology should know both the risks and benefits. With any new AI tool introduced, we ensure that the seniors use and understand it. We have Interactive Flat-Panel Display (IFPD) in almost 60% of our classrooms.

With the school being an important source of information, we try to provide the right information while maintaining balance. This will only happen when teachers, parents, and management come together to support students.

Q. How do schools actively engage with parents and the local community?

A: The entire LPS group of schools and colleges is now a community across India. We are more than 40 years old and have our alumni and their children also contributing to education at our schools. This is really important.

Q. How does the school envision evolving in the coming years?

A: One should work on five areas in their life: health, spiritual awareness, relationships, career, and finances.

Q. What would your suggestions and advice to the students?

A: I want to tell students to try to choose the right mentor, as teachers are there to support you. Be very mindful when you take a step and be in the right community. Students should work on the five areas which are health, spiritual awareness, relationship, career and finances.

About the Interviewee

Mr Harshit Singh is the Director at Lucknow Public Schools and Colleges. Mr Harshit Singh is the son of the famous educationist Dr S.P Singh. Harshit Singh is considered as an astute strategist and planner for LPS and its advancement, following the vision of his father Dr S.P. Singh.