Army Public Schools & Colleges System
preparatory school
Army Public Schools & Colleges System (APSACS) is a school system operated by the Pakistani Army with over 230 branches. APSAC System operates in 18 regions across Pakistan, with supervision by 18 regional directors. They are sub-divided into 18 regions. APSACS Secretariat serves as central unifying body, which controls technical aspects of the system. It is one of the largest educational systems of Pakistan
History
Army Public School was founded by Pakistan Army to provide quality education to the children of Pakistan Army personnel and civilians. The schools are well-equipped with labs, at par with any American suburban school. The students can opt for O Levels examination system, a British qualification, or a local qualification.
2014 APS Peshawar Attack
On 16 December 2014, six gunmen affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) conducted a terrorist attack on one of the Army Public School in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. Several students were killed and injured in the incident. The incident is popularly known as 2014 Peshawar school massacre.
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