About Al Qalam
Our story, our philosophy, and the people who lead us
Our Story & Educational Philosophy
Al Qalam International Cambridge School is a legacy of trust, established to address a simple gap: schools that deliver true Cambridge academic rigor while treating robotics, coding, and STEAM as core subjects rather than after-school extras. Located on Hafiz Abad Road, Ghory Shah Chowk, Gujranwala, we serve families who want their children to be both globally competitive and firmly grounded in strong values.
Mission, Vision & Values
The principles that shape every decision we make
Our Mission
To nurture confident, principled innovators through a Cambridge education that unites academic rigor, hands-on technology, and strong character.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a leading Cambridge institution in Pakistan that produces graduates who excel in academics, technology, and service to humanity.
Our Values
We integrate global Cambridge standards with critical thinking, creativity, and strong Islamic principles — helping every student grow into a capable, ethical innovator.
Historical Timeline
Milestones in the Al Qalam story
Al Qalam Founded
Al Qalam opened its doors in Gujranwala with a small cohort of Early Years and Primary students.
Cambridge Curriculum Adopted
The school integrated the Cambridge curriculum across Primary and Secondary, raising academic standards school-wide.
Robotics & STEAM Lab Opens
A dedicated Robotics & STEAM Lab was built, making hands-on engineering a core part of every student's education.
Smart Campus Rollout
Every classroom was equipped with interactive LCDs and tablet-assisted learning as part of the school's digital transformation.
Assalam-o-Alaikum. Al Qalam International is a name that carries the hope of light to those in darkness. We believe knowledge — especially knowledge illuminated by the Quran and Sunnah — is the only true light, both in this life and the next. Inspired by the Quran's call in Surah Al-Alaq to seek knowledge through the pen, we remain dedicated to providing a genuine Islamic educational environment, enriched with the finest contemporary academic resources available to our students today.
— M. Azam Hameed Mashriqi, Chairman
Our Leadership
The people guiding Al Qalam's mission and daily operations
M. Azam Hameed Mashriqi
Founder & Chairman
Leader Name
Principal
Leader Name
Director of Operations
Governing Body
The board guiding Al Qalam's standards and long-term direction
Moulana Shams ur Rehman
Chairman, Jamia Islamia Dar-ul-Tajweed; In-charge, Al-Fajar Islamic Center
Akram Jarral
Director, Micro Finance, Government of Pakistan
Jhangir Muhammad
Chairman, Society of Educational Research, Lahore
M. Taqqi Shah
Principal, Lincoln Grammar School, Gujranwala
Arshad Malik
Chairman, Al-Falah Quran Research Center, Islamabad
Imran Gull
Chartered Management Accountant; GM, Boss Plastic Furniture
Campus Facilities
The spaces where Cambridge rigor meets hands-on innovation
Smart Classrooms
Every classroom equipped with interactive LCDs and tablet-assisted learning.
Robotics & STEAM Lab
A fully equipped lab for hands-on robotics, coding, and engineering projects.
Well-Stocked Library
A growing collection of academic, technical, and literary resources.
Sports Arena
Dedicated facilities for athletics, team sports, and physical development.
Societies & Clubs
Where students explore interests beyond the classroom
Robotics & Coding Club
Weekly open-lab sessions for students to build side projects beyond the graded STREAM curriculum.
Debate & Public Speaking Society
Builds confident communicators through inter-class and inter-school debate competitions.
Quran & Seerah Circle
A student-led circle for Quran recitation practice and study of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Arts & Media Club
Covers school events through photography, video, and the student newsletter.
Our Faculty
Meet the educators shaping our students' futures
Faculty Name
Cambridge Secondary
Faculty Name
Cambridge Secondary
Faculty Name
Cambridge Secondary
Faculty Name
Cambridge Secondary
Corporate Social Responsibility
Al Qalam is committed to being more than a classroom — we run community service drives, sponsor need-based scholarships for deserving students in Gujranwala, and organize donation campaigns during Ramadan. We believe an institution that teaches Adab should practice it as a community as well.