/* =========================================================================
   EduExcel — Core Theme Stylesheet
   Design tokens are CSS custom properties so the Customizer color panel
   (see inc/customizer.php) can override them site-wide with zero code.
   ========================================================================= */

:root {
	--edu-navy: #0B2545;
	--edu-blue: #1E5FD9;
	--edu-blue-dark: #123E9C;
	--edu-gold: #F5A623;
	--edu-teal: #12879C;
	--edu-ink: #16213E;
	--edu-slate: #5B6B84;
	--edu-bg: #F5F8FC;
	--edu-line: #E4EAF3;
	--edu-white: #FFFFFF;

	--edu-font-display: 'Poppins', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
	--edu-font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

	--edu-radius-sm: 10px;
	--edu-radius-md: 16px;
	--edu-radius-lg: 28px;
	--edu-shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
	--edu-shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.10);
	--edu-container: 1240px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Base
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body {
	font-family: var(--edu-font-body);
	color: var(--edu-ink);
	line-height: 1.65;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
	font-family: var(--edu-font-display);
	color: var(--edu-navy);
	line-height: 1.25;
	font-weight: 700;
}

a { color: var(--edu-blue); text-decoration: none; }

.eduexcel-container {
	max-width: var(--edu-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
}

.eduexcel-section { padding: 72px 24px; max-width: var(--edu-container); margin: 0 auto; }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 12px 24px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 15px;
	transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background-color .18s ease, color .18s ease;
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	cursor: pointer;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.eduexcel-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.eduexcel-btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }

.eduexcel-btn-primary {
	background: var(--edu-blue);
	color: var(--edu-white);
	box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm);
}
.eduexcel-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--edu-blue-dark); color: var(--edu-white); box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md); }

.eduexcel-btn-outline {
	background: transparent;
	border-color: var(--edu-blue);
	color: var(--edu-blue);
}
.eduexcel-btn-outline:hover { background: var(--edu-blue); color: var(--edu-white); }

.eduexcel-btn-gold {
	background: var(--edu-gold);
	color: var(--edu-navy);
}
.eduexcel-btn-gold:hover { background: #e2960f; color: var(--edu-navy); }

.eduexcel-btn-outline-light {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	color: var(--edu-white);
}
.eduexcel-btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: var(--edu-white); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section heading / divider label (used across widgets)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-section-heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.eduexcel-section-heading-split { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; }

.eduexcel-divider-label {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	color: var(--edu-blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 18px;
}
.eduexcel-divider-label::before,
.eduexcel-divider-label::after {
	content: '';
	width: 24px;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--edu-gold);
	display: inline-block;
}
.eduexcel-section-heading-split .eduexcel-divider-label::before,
.eduexcel-section-heading-split .eduexcel-divider-label::after { display: none; }

.eduexcel-heading-block { max-width: 640px; }
.eduexcel-heading-title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 42px); margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.eduexcel-heading-desc { color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 16px; }

.eduexcel-view-all-link { color: var(--edu-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.eduexcel-view-all-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-topbar { background: var(--edu-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 13px; display: none;}
.eduexcel-topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 8px 24px; }
.eduexcel-topbar-contact { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.eduexcel-topbar-contact a { color: inherit; }
.eduexcel-topbar-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.eduexcel-topbar-social a { color: inherit; opacity: .85; }
.eduexcel-topbar-social a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--edu-gold); }

.eduexcel-nav-bar { background: var(--edu-white); box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-sm); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999; }
.eduexcel-nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 5px 24px; gap: 24px; }
.eduexcel-site-title { font-family: var(--edu-font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; color: var(--edu-navy); }

.eduexcel-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.eduexcel-menu a { color: var(--edu-navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
.eduexcel-menu a:hover { color: var(--edu-blue); }
.eduexcel-menu li.current-menu-item > a { color: var(--edu-blue); }

.eduexcel-nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.eduexcel-menu-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; padding: 6px; }
.eduexcel-menu-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--edu-navy); display: block; }
.eduexcel-mobile-menu { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-primary-nav { display: none; }
	.eduexcel-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
	.eduexcel-topbar-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 16px; }
	.eduexcel-mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; border-top: 1px solid var(--edu-line); padding: 16px 24px;        position: absolute;
        z-index: 9999;
        background: #ffffff;
        width: 100%; }
	.eduexcel-mobile-menu-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
	.eduexcel-mobile-menu-list a { color: var(--edu-navy); font-weight: 600; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Hero Slider
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-hero-slider { position: relative; }
.eduexcel-hero-slider .eduexcel-swiper { max-width: var(--edu-container); margin: 0 auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.eduexcel-hero-slider .swiper-button-prev { left: 8px; }
.eduexcel-hero-slider .swiper-button-next { right: 8px; }
.eduexcel-hero-slide {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 48px;
	max-width: var(--edu-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 60px 24px;
	min-height: 78vh;
}
.eduexcel-eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	background: rgba(30, 95, 217, .1);
	color: var(--edu-blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 13px;
	letter-spacing: .04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eduexcel-eyebrow-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: var(--edu-white); }

.eduexcel-hero-title { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 54px); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.eduexcel-hero-title .is-highlight { color: var(--edu-blue); }
.eduexcel-hero-desc { color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 17px; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.eduexcel-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.eduexcel-hero-media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--edu-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.eduexcel-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/3.2; border-radius: var(--edu-radius-lg); }

.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-button-next {
	width: 46px; height: 46px; background: var(--edu-white); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md); color: var(--edu-navy);
}
.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-button-next::after { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; }
.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet { background: var(--edu-line); opacity: 1; width: 9px; height: 9px; }
.eduexcel-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--edu-blue); width: 24px; border-radius: 5px; }

.eduexcel-stat-strip {
	max-width: calc(var(--edu-container) - 48px);
	margin: -44px auto 0;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--edu-blue), var(--edu-teal));
	border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 5;
}
.eduexcel-stat-strip-standalone { margin: 0 auto; max-width: var(--edu-container); }
.eduexcel-stat-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 26px 20px; color: var(--edu-white); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.eduexcel-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.eduexcel-stat-icon { font-size: 22px; }
.eduexcel-stat-number, .eduexcel-stat-suffix { display: inline; font-family: var(--edu-font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; }
.eduexcel-stat-label { display: block; font-size: 13px; opacity: .9; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-hero-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-top: 32px; min-height: auto; }
	.eduexcel-hero-media { order: -1; }
	.eduexcel-stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 24px; border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md); }
	.eduexcel-stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Academic Journey
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-stage-card {
	display: block;
	background: var(--edu-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--edu-line);
	border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	height: 100%;
	transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.eduexcel-stage-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md); }
.eduexcel-stage-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.eduexcel-stage-body { padding: 22px; }
.eduexcel-stage-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 14%, white); color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px;padding:5px; }
.eduexcel-stage-title { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--edu-navy); }
.eduexcel-stage-range { display: block; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.eduexcel-stage-desc { color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Facilities
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-facility-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 28px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--edu-line);
	border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);
	background: var(--edu-white);
	transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.eduexcel-facility-card:hover { border-color: var(--edu-blue); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.eduexcel-facility-icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;  font-size: 22px; }
.eduexcel-facility-title { font-weight: 600; color: var(--edu-navy); font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Campus Life
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-campus-card { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; }
.eduexcel-campus-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.eduexcel-campus-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.eduexcel-campus-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,37,69,0) 40%, rgba(11,37,69,.85) 100%); }
.eduexcel-campus-caption { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 16px; color: var(--edu-white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Testimonials
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-testimonial-card { background: var(--edu-white); border: 1px solid var(--edu-line); border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md); padding: 32px; height: 100%; position: relative; }
.eduexcel-quote-mark { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 24px; font-size: 56px; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: var(--edu-line); line-height: 1; }
.eduexcel-stars { color: var(--edu-gold); margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14px; }
.eduexcel-stars .is-empty { color: var(--edu-line); }
.eduexcel-testimonial-quote { color: var(--edu-ink); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.eduexcel-testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.eduexcel-testimonial-author img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;display: none; }
.eduexcel-testimonial-author strong { display: block; color: var(--edu-navy); font-size: 14px; }
.eduexcel-testimonial-author span { color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 12px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: Why Choose Us
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cols, 7), 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.eduexcel-why-item { text-align: center; padding: 24px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--edu-line); border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md); }
.eduexcel-why-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--edu-bg); color: var(--edu-blue); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.eduexcel-why-title { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; color: var(--edu-navy); }
.ff-default .ff-el-form-control{
	border-color:#d7f4ff;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — Our Campuses Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-our-campuses {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Heading with dashes on either side */
.eduexcel-our-campuses .eduexcel-title-dashed {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
	font-size: 28px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.eduexcel-our-campuses .eduexcel-dash {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 40px;
	height: 2px;
	background: #f2a900;
}

.eduexcel-our-campuses .eduexcel-section-desc {
	max-width: 700px;
	margin: 0 auto 40px;
	color: #6b7280;
	font-size: 15px;
}

/* Grid of campus cards */
.eduexcel-campuses-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.eduexcel-campuses-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* Card = image + info side by side */
.eduexcel-campus-card {
	display: flex;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.eduexcel-campus-card {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
}

.eduexcel-campus-image {
	flex: 0 0 45%;
	max-width: 45%;
}

.eduexcel-campus-image img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 100%; 
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.eduexcel-campus-image,
	.eduexcel-campus-image img {
		max-width: 100%;
		min-height: 180px;
	}
}

.eduexcel-campus-info {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 24px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
}

/* Icon badge */
.eduexcel-campus-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #1a2b6d;
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	margin-right:10px;
}

.eduexcel-campus-icon svg,
.eduexcel-campus-icon i {
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	font-size: 20px;
	line-height: 1;
	fill:#fff;
}

.eduexcel-campus-name {
	font-size: 18px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.eduexcel-campus-address {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: #4b5563;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.eduexcel-campus-phone {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	font-size: 14px;
}

.eduexcel-phone-icon {
	color: #1a2b6d;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 2px;
}
.eduexcel-phone-icon svg{
	max-width:70px !important;
	
}

.eduexcel-phone-numbers a {
	color: #374151;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-block;
}

.eduexcel-phone-numbers a:hover {
	color: #1a2b6d;
}

.eduexcel-campus-directions {
	
	display: none;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #1a56db;
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-top: auto;
}

.eduexcel-campus-directions i {
	font-size: 12px;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.eduexcel-campus-directions:hover i {
	transform: translateX(3px);
}
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — Inner Page Banner Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-inner-banner {
	overflow: hidden;
	/* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f8ff 0%, #ffffff 100%); */
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-wrap {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	align-items: stretch;
	min-height: 380px;
	max-width: 1400px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-inner-banner-wrap {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ---------------- Content (left) ---------------- */
.eduexcel-inner-banner-content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 60px 5vw;
	
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-title {
	font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	margin: 0 0 8px;
	line-height: 1.1;
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-subtitle {
	font-family: 'Brush Script MT', 'Segoe Script', cursive;
	font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 45px);
	color: #f2a900;
	margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-desc {
	font-size: 15px;
	color: #4b5563;
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: 420px;
	margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.contact-phone-icon svg{
  fill:#fff;
}
.eduexcel-inner-banner-buttons {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 14px;
}

.eduexcel-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 13px 26px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.eduexcel-btn-filled {
	background: #1a2b6d;
	color: #fff;
	border-color: #1a2b6d;
}

.eduexcel-btn-filled:hover {
	background: #142058;
}

.eduexcel-btn-outline {
	background: transparent;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	border-color: #1a2b6d;
}

.eduexcel-btn-outline:hover {
	background: #1a2b6d;
	color: #fff;
}

.eduexcel-btn i,
.eduexcel-btn svg {
	font-size: 14px;
	width: 14px;
	height: 14px;
}

/* ---------------- Media (right) ---------------- */
.eduexcel-inner-banner-media {
	display:none;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 320px;
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

/* Decorative wave divider, overlapping the left edge of the image */
.eduexcel-inner-banner-wave {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: -60px;
	width: 140px;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 2;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.eduexcel-inner-banner-wave svg {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-inner-banner-content {
     background:rgba(242, 242, 242,0.9);
    }
	.eduexcel-inner-banner-media {
		min-height: 260px;
	}

	.eduexcel-inner-banner-wave {
		display: none;
	}
}



@media (max-width: 900px) { .eduexcel-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: News & Events
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.eduexcel-news-card { display: block; background: var(--edu-white); border: 1px solid var(--edu-line); border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s ease; }
.eduexcel-news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--edu-shadow-md); }
.eduexcel-news-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.eduexcel-news-body { padding: 20px; }
.eduexcel-news-date { display: block; color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.eduexcel-news-title { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--edu-navy); }
.eduexcel-news-readmore { color: var(--edu-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .eduexcel-news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: FAQ Accordion
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.eduexcel-faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--edu-line); border-radius: var(--edu-radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.eduexcel-faq-question { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px 22px; background: var(--edu-white); border: none; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; color: var(--edu-navy); cursor: pointer; }
.eduexcel-faq-question i { transition: transform .2s ease; color: var(--edu-blue); }
.eduexcel-faq-item.is-open .eduexcel-faq-question i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.eduexcel-faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .25s ease; }
.eduexcel-faq-item.is-open .eduexcel-faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }
.eduexcel-faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 22px 20px; color: var(--edu-slate); font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Widget: CTA Banner
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-cta-banner {
	position: relative;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--edu-navy), var(--edu-blue-dark));
	border-radius: var(--edu-radius-lg);
	max-width: var(--edu-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0px;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 32px;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.eduexcel-cta-copy{
	padding:50px 0px 0px 50px;
}
.eduexcel-cta-title { color: var(--edu-white); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin: 12px 0 14px; }
.eduexcel-cta-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 440px; }
.eduexcel-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.eduexcel-cta-media{max-height:420px;}
.eduexcel-cta-media img { border-radius: var(--edu-radius-md);margin-bottom:-30px; }
.eduexcel-cta-highlights { 

	list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 20px 0 0; 
	display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; 
	flex-direction: column;
    align-items: start;
    justify-content: center; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
 }
.eduexcel-cta-highlights li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--edu-white); font-size: 14px; }
.eduexcel-cta-highlight-icon { color: var(--edu-gold); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .eduexcel-cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-footer { background: var(--edu-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding-top: 56px; }
.eduexcel-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.eduexcel-footer-brand strong { color: var(--edu-white); font-size: 18px; }
.eduexcel-footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; margin: 14px 0; }
.eduexcel-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.eduexcel-footer-social a { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--edu-white); }
.eduexcel-footer-heading { color: var(--edu-white); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.eduexcel-footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.eduexcel-footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.eduexcel-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--edu-gold); }
.eduexcel-footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 18px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.eduexcel-footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.eduexcel-footer-menu { display: flex; gap: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.eduexcel-footer-menu a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .eduexcel-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .eduexcel-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog / page / breadcrumbs / 404
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eduexcel-breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 20px 0 0; margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--edu-slate); }
.eduexcel-breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after { content: '/'; margin-left: 8px; }
.eduexcel-blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.4fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 40px 24px 80px; }
.eduexcel-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 24px; }
.eduexcel-page-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin: 16px 0 20px; }
.eduexcel-widget { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.eduexcel-widget-title { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.eduexcel-404 { text-align: center; padding: 100px 24px; }
.eduexcel-404-code { font-size: 96px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--edu-line); display: block; }
.custom-logo {
	    width: 260px;
        height: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .eduexcel-blog-layout, .eduexcel-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

@media (max-width: 600px) {

.eduexcel-nav-actions .eduexcel-btn {
  display:none;
}
.eduexcel-footer-grid, .eduexcel-stat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		max-width:90%;
    }
}
.eduexcel-search-form { display: flex; border: 1px solid var(--edu-line); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 16px; }
.eduexcel-search-field { border: none; padding: 12px 18px; flex: 1; }
.eduexcel-search-submit { background: var(--edu-blue); color: var(--edu-white); border: none; padding: 0 20px; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.eduexcel-btn, .eduexcel-stage-card, .eduexcel-campus-card img, .eduexcel-faq-answer { transition: none !important; }
}



/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — About School Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-about-school {
	padding: 50px 5vw;
}

.eduexcel-about-wrap {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.6fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: center;
	max-width: 1400px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-about-wrap {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ---------------- Content (left) ---------------- */
.eduexcel-about-eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-family: 'Brush Script MT', 'Segoe Script', cursive;
	font-size: 26px;
	color: #f2a900;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.eduexcel-about-title {
	font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.eduexcel-about-desc {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: #4b5563;
	line-height: 1.8;
}

.eduexcel-about-desc p {
	margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.eduexcel-about-desc p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------------- Slider (right) ---------------- */
.eduexcel-about-slider .swiper {
	padding: 6px 2px 10px;
}

.eduexcel-about-card {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-decoration: none;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.eduexcel-about-card img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 260px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.eduexcel-about-card-caption {
	position: absolute;
	left: 10px;
	right: 10px;
	bottom: 10px;
	background: #1a2b6d;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 10px 8px;
	border-radius: 6px;
}

.eduexcel-about-slider .swiper-button-prev,
.eduexcel-about-slider .swiper-button-next {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 50%;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
	color: #1a2b6d;
}

.eduexcel-about-slider .swiper-button-prev::after,
.eduexcel-about-slider .swiper-button-next::after {
	font-size: 14px;
}
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — Vision, Mission & Principal's Message Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-vision-mission {
	/* padding: 50px 5vw; */
}

.eduexcel-vm-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
	max-width: 1300px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-vm-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ---------------- Vision / Mission boxes ---------------- */
.eduexcel-vm-boxes {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.eduexcel-vm-boxes {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.eduexcel-vm-box {
	background: #eef3fb;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 28px 22px;
}

.eduexcel-vm-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 46px;
	height: 46px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #1a56db;
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eduexcel-vm-icon svg,
.eduexcel-vm-icon i {
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	font-size: 20px;
	fill:#fff;
}

.eduexcel-vm-title {
	font-size: 17px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.eduexcel-vm-desc {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: #5b6472;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin: 0;
}

/* ---------------- Principal's Message card ---------------- */
.eduexcel-principal-card {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 280px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

.eduexcel-principal-photo {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	z-index: 0;
}

.eduexcel-principal-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(20, 32, 88, 0.88);
	z-index: 1;
}

.eduexcel-principal-content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	padding: 32px 34px;
	color: #fff;
}

.eduexcel-principal-quote {
	display: inline-flex;
	color: #f2a900;
	font-size: 22px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.eduexcel-principal-heading {
	font-size: 20px;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin: 0 0 14px;
	color: #fff;
}

.eduexcel-principal-message {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: #dfe6f5;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	max-width: 440px;
}

.eduexcel-principal-message:last-of-type {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.eduexcel-principal-signature {
	margin-top: 16px;
	font-family: 'Brush Script MT', 'Segoe Script', cursive;
	font-size: 20px;
	color: #f2a900;
}

/* Subject Groups section start */
.subject-groups .eduexcel-stage-body{
	position: relative;
	min-height:150px;
}
.subject-groups .eduexcel-stage-icon{
  position: absolute;
  top: -35px;
  left: 10px;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="0"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon{
  border:4px solid #0247b9;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="0"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon .e-fas-graduation-cap path{
  fill:#0247b9;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="1"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon{
  border:4px solid #167a03;
}

.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="1"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon .e-fas-graduation-cap path{
  fill:#167a03;
}

.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="2"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon{
  border:4px solid #7352be;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="2"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon .e-fas-graduation-cap path{
  fill:#7352be;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="3"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon{
  border:4px solid #fd7a03;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="3"] .eduexcel-stage-body .eduexcel-stage-icon .e-fas-graduation-cap path{
  fill:#fd7a03;
}

.subject-groups .eduexcel-stage-body *{
	color:#ffffff !important;
}
.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="0"] .eduexcel-stage-body {
    background:#0247b9;
}

.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="1"] .eduexcel-stage-body {
    background:#167a03;
}

.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="2"] .eduexcel-stage-body {
    background:#7352be;
}

.subject-groups .swiper-slide[data-swiper-slide-index="3"] .eduexcel-stage-body {
    background:#fd7a03;
}
/* Subject Groups section end */
/* Academics page Start */
.page-id-583 .eduexcel-inner-banner-title{
 color:#fff;
}
.page-id-583 .eduexcel-inner-banner-desc{
  color:#dbdbdb;
}
.page-id-583 .eduexcel-section{
   padding: 30px 24px !important;
}
/* Academics page End */


/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — Admission Process Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-admission-process {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 50px 0px;
}

.eduexcel-admission-process .eduexcel-title-dashed {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
	font-size: 26px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.eduexcel-admission-process .eduexcel-dash {
	display: inline-block;
	width: 34px;
	height: 2px;
	background: #f2a900;
	position: relative;
}

.eduexcel-admission-process .eduexcel-dash::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	right: -6px;
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #f2a900;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.eduexcel-admission-process .eduexcel-section-desc {
	color: #6b7280;
	font-size: 14px;
	margin: 0 0 44px;
}

/* ---------------- Step track ---------------- */
.eduexcel-process-track {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: flex-start;
	max-width: 1200px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.eduexcel-process-step {
	flex: 1;
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 0 12px;
}

/* Dotted connector between icon circles */
.eduexcel-process-step:not(.is-last)::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 32px;
	left: 50%;
	width: 100%;
	border-top: 2px dotted #f2a900;
	z-index: 1;
}

.eduexcel-process-icon-circle {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	font-size: 24px;
}

.eduexcel-process-icon-circle.eduexcel-accent-blue { color: #1a56db; }
.eduexcel-process-icon-circle.eduexcel-accent-gold { color: #f2a900; }

.eduexcel-process-title {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.eduexcel-process-number {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.eduexcel-process-number.eduexcel-accent-blue { background: #1a56db; }
.eduexcel-process-number.eduexcel-accent-gold { background: #f2a900; }

.eduexcel-process-desc {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: #6b7280;
	line-height: 1.6;
	max-width: 170px;
	margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-process-track {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 32px;
		align-items: flex-start;
	}

	.eduexcel-process-step {
		flex-direction: row;
		text-align: left;
		width: 100%;
		padding: 0;
	}

	.eduexcel-process-step:not(.is-last)::after {
		top: 0;
		left: 31px;
		width: 2px;
		height: 100%;
		border-top: none;
		border-left: 2px dotted #f2a900;
		transform: translateY(32px);
	}

	.eduexcel-process-icon-circle {
		margin: 0 16px 0 0;
		flex-shrink: 0;
	}

	.eduexcel-process-title,
	.eduexcel-process-desc {
		text-align: left;
		justify-content: flex-start;
		max-width: none;
	}

	.eduexcel-process-step > .eduexcel-process-text {
		display: flex;
		flex-direction: column;
	}
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ *
 * EduExcel — Eligibility & Required Documents Widget
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------ */

.eduexcel-eligibility-documents {
	padding: 40px 0px;
}

.eduexcel-ed-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
	gap: 24px;
	max-width: 1300px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.eduexcel-ed-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.eduexcel-ed-panel {
	background: #f7f9fd;
	border: 1px solid #e7ecf6;
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 26px 26px 22px;
}

.eduexcel-ed-panel-heading {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 16px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.eduexcel-ed-panel-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #1a56db;
	font-size: 18px;
}

/* ---------------- Eligibility list ---------------- */
.eduexcel-eligibility-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.eduexcel-eligibility-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 40px 1.3fr 1fr;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 12px 14px;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
	.eduexcel-eligibility-row {
		grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
	}

	.eduexcel-eligibility-criteria {
		grid-column: 2;
		margin-top: 2px;
	}
}

.eduexcel-eligibility-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	padding:5px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #1a56db;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 14px;
}

.eduexcel-eligibility-class {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #1a2b6d;
}

.eduexcel-eligibility-criteria {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: #6b7280;
}

.eduexcel-eligibility-note {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: #1a56db;
	background: #eaf1ff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 9px 14px;
	margin: 16px 0 0;
}

/* ---------------- Documents grid ---------------- */
.eduexcel-documents-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.eduexcel-documents-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
}

.eduexcel-document-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 10px;
	padding: 20px 12px;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.eduexcel-document-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	color: #1a56db;
	font-size: 24px;
}

.eduexcel-document-title {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #1a2b6d;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.eduexcel-document-subtitle {
	font-size: 11.5px;
	color: #9aa3b2;
	margin-top: 4px;
}

.admission-campus-life .eduexcel-section{
   padding:10px 0px 50px; 
}