Back-to-School Stationery Checklist for Pakistani Schools (Class 1 to Matric)

The start of a new school session means long lists and many trips to the market. This checklist covers what most schools in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ask for, so you can tick things off before the first day.

For every student

• Pencils and a good eraser: try a sliding eraser that doesn’t crumble
• Sharpener, ruler and glue stick: silicon glue for projects
• Blue and black pens for older classes, such as the Schneider One
• A sturdy pencil case or pouch: character pencil cases and silicone pouches are favourites
• Color pencils: Pelikan 12/24 or budget Tempo 12
• Copies and registers as per the school list

Primary (Class 1–5)

• Thick pencils and a soft eraser
• Crayons or color pencils, plus a coloring book for practice
• Safety scissors and glue for craft activities
• Name labels for every book and copy

Middle school (Class 6–8)

• A geometry box or compass: the Deli compass 8604 holds its setting well
• A Casio fx-82CW if the school allows calculators
• Highlighters for revision, like these double-sided highlighters
• Sticky notes for marking chapters: transparent sticky notes let you write on the page underneath

Matric (Class 9–10)

• A mechanical pencil for diagrams: Staedtler 0.5 mm or Uni Shalaku
• A scientific calculator such as the Casio fx-350CW
• Separate registers for practicals in physics, chemistry and biology
• Past paper folders and a planner for revision

Save time: send us the whole school list

Instead of going from shop to shop, send a photo of your child’s school book and stationery list on WhatsApp (0300-0034780). We confirm the price, pack the complete set and deliver it with Cash on Delivery, or you can collect it from our shop at Golden Plaza, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad. Browse everything in School Supplies.