The National Special Education Centre for Hearing Impaired Children (HIC), Islamabad is a specialized government institution dedicated to the education, habilitation and rehabilitation of children and young people with hearing impairment. The Centre provides education from pre-Nursery through graduation, together with specialized audiological assessment, speech and language therapy, counselling, pre-vocational training and co-curricular opportunities.
Mandate and Educational Services
- Provide education and rehabilitation for children with hearing impairment at national level.
- Provide free education from nursery/pre-Nursery through graduation level.
- Offer educational opportunities through school and higher-level study pathways. Affiliated with University of the Punjab for degree-level study.
- Support integration/mainstreaming in regular education where appropriate.
- Provide parent-teacher coordination, guidance and follow-up support.
Professional and Rehabilitation Services
- Audiological services / audiometry for indoor and outdoor patients
- Speech and language therapy for indoor and outdoor patients
- Student assessment and case-history services
- Parent counselling and guidance, including home visits
- Referral and liaison with relevant agencies and organisations for treatment and rehabilitation
- Pre-vocational training
- First-aid medical services
- Professional support services
Facilities
- Boys' hostel for up to 72 students
- Library
- Computer labs
- Playground and sports facilities
- Interactive boards
- LCD Screens
- First-aid facility
- Prayer room
- CCTV cameras
- Owned / purpose-built institutional premises
- Transport and accessible information/communication arrangements
Admission Requirements and Procedure
Applications for registration and admission are accepted throughout the year on the prescribed form.
- Medical screening is required.
- Students must pass the school-readiness test.
- The applicant must meet the Centre's prescribed health/admission requirements.
- The prescribed admission form should be completed and submitted to the Centre with the child and relevant documents.
- Guardian CNIC is required according to the Centre profile.
Student Development and Co-Curricular Activities
- Sports and physical activities
- Co-curricular activities
- Pre-vocational and skill-development activities
- Parent-Teacher Association activities
- Counselling, guidance and welfare activities
Boarding and Transport
The Centre provides transport and information/communication technology support.
Contact Information:
Principal: Mrs Fehmida Naseem
Phone: 051-9265037
Physical Address: National Special Education Centre for Hearing Impaired Children, H-9/4, Islamabad
E-mail: ddonsecforhic@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply? Children with hearing impairment who meet the Centre's prescribed admission requirements may apply.
What level of education is offered? The Centre provides education from nursery/pre-Nursery through graduation level.
Education is provided free of cost.
What major therapy services are available? The Centre provides audiological assessment and speech and language therapy, including specialized diagnostic tests and structured speech-language intervention.
Is hostel accommodation available? Yes. A boys' hostel is available for up to 72 students.
Where is the Centre located? Street No. 10 / Plot No. 27, H-9/4, Islamabad
How can admission be initiated? Obtain and complete the prescribed admission form and visit the Centre with the child and relevant documents; applications are accepted throughout the year.