Enriching Educational Opportunities

CCS – The First Forest School was founded on the belief that children learn best when they are active participants in their education. Not passive recipients. As Karachi’s first Forest School, we have been a pioneer in nature-based learning. CCS Brought the globally recognized Waldorf methodology to the vibrant city of Karachi.

Our mission is to provide education that nurtures the mind, body, and heart. We aim to create joyful, confident, and compassionate individuals. Our vision is to be a leader in holistic education. Inspiring a new generation of creative thinkers and responsible stewards of the earth.

Adeel Hassan co-founded CCS — The First Forest School out of a profound commitment to redefining how children learn and grow in the modern world. With over 15 years of dedicated research into holistic pedagogy, Adeel’s work is driven by a single, powerful belief. That education should nurture the whole child, the head, the heart, and the hands.

A career educator and mentor at his core, Adeel has spent over a decade working alongside some of Karachi’s most respected educational institutions. His journey is defined by a deep-seated passion for service and inclusion. This is most evident in his extensive volunteer work with the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) and his collaboration with ERDC – KYI. This is where he played a pivotal role in reimagining science curricula to be more engaging, hands-on, and accessible for diverse learners.

At CCS, Adeel blends his scientific curiosity with his love for physical movement and philosophy to create a balanced environment. Here children aren’t just students, but explorers. Supported by a professional advisory board and a dedicated team, he is constantly refining the Forest School model. This ensures CCS remains a sanctuary for childhood—a place where academic rigor meets the freedom of the outdoors. Every child is guided toward their fullest potential with empathy and purpose.

As the CEO of CCS Forest School, Musfirah Aslam leads the mission to redefine early education through the lens of nature and child-led discovery. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from IBA and a decade of experience spearheading marketing strategies in North America, she brings a sophisticated, global perspective to school leadership. Her five-year tenure as Head of Communications and Media at The Cedar School has equipped her with a profound understanding of the educational landscape. Musfirah’s expertise ensures that the core values of CCS; resilience, curiosity, and environmental stewardship are articulated with clarity, fostering a vibrant and connected school community.

Hasan Jamal brings over 20 years of international leadership experience to CCS, having guided complex organizations across the USA and Europe toward excellence. A distinguished alumnus of Saint Patrick’s High School and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Hasan holds a degree in Computer Science and an MBA. As Managing Director, he is the architect behind the school’s organizational strength, ensuring that the Forest School vision is supported by a professional, sustainable, and world-class foundation. His strategic oversight allows our educators to focus entirely on the children, secure in the knowledge that the school’s future and operational integrity are in expert hands.

Ms. Saleha Shafaat, a co-founder and the Head of Admissions, brings a background in psychology and a mother’s perspective to her role. Her main focus is to ensure that incoming parents not only understand the unique philosophy of CCS but also feel an immediate sense of belonging. She is dedicated to building a strong and supportive parent community that extends well beyond the classroom walls.

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