About the parent group
Institute of Contemporary Studies is presented as the parent corporate structure for American Lycetuff DNK School System, College of International Skills Development, National Excellence Institute, and Milestone.
About us
A connected education group built for meaningful outcomes.
History
American Lycetuff DNK School System has operated since 1999 and the wider group now connects school education, technical education, skills development, allied health, and higher education pathways.
Mission
Empowering minds, enriching lives, and shaping the future through inclusive, innovative, and interdisciplinary education, research, and community engagement, fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and social responsibility.
Vision
To be a premier institution of higher learning, driving positive change and transformation, producing globally competent, creative, and compassionate leaders, thinkers, and citizens, addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century, and contributing to a more just, sustainable, and equitable world.
Core values
Excellence, diversity, social responsibility, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, student care, and practical outcomes.
Educational and business network
18 campuses in Lahore; 15 campuses in Islamabad; 25 campuses in Quetta; Campuses in Jaranwala, Dingah, Kharian, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Swat, Swabi and Hafizabad; CISD centers across Balochistan; International school project in the Sultanate of Oman
Affiliations
Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF); National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC); Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE); Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA); Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education; Punjab Medical Faculty
CISD Balochistan centers
Gulistan Road Girls College; Gen Musa Boys College; UOB Brewery Road; Kechi Baig Girls College; Govt Science College; Satellite Town College; Quarry Road Girls College; Jinnah Town College; Hassan Musa Girls College; Sariab Road Boys College
Collaborations
CISD collaboration with Shijiazhuang Vocational College of Technology and Information, China; Teacher training in Mianwali with DNK Education Services LLP, UNHCR, and Inspire Pakistan; ALS DNK international project in the Sultanate of Oman; Punjab and federal affiliation network across technical, vocational, secondary and medical education
Portfolio achievements
1,000 ECE classrooms in KP; 750+ Teachers trained; 44 Tech Trade Fellows; 20 KP districts reached
Digital SEL project
Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training (MOFEPT): Strengthening Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Schools. DNK Education Services LLP has been awarded a consultancy project to integrate scripted lesson plans using digital content, supporting student wellbeing and modern classroom learning across Pakistan.
Leadership overview
Dr. Nadeem Kiani - Chairman; Aurangzeb Kiani - Executive Director; Mishail Nadeem - Director; Nadeem Afzal - CEO; Col. Yasir Ali Shah - Business Development Executive; Rabea Zafar - Managing Head; Dr. Fauzia Mushtaq - Head of Department