Parents want to lay a good foundation of knowledge for their children at a young age. This article eases the process of choosing the right school in Kolkata.
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According to the 2011 census, around 74% of people are literate in West Bengal. Kolkata, a city with some of India's oldest institutes, is the fifth-best education hub in India. Schools have taken initiatives such as Shikshalaya Prakalpa to bring as many children into the school system and improve teaching quality. The list of best schools in Kolkata is mentioned in this article.
List of Best Schools in Kolkata
This article aims to help anxious parents in Kolkata find the right school for their children. The list of the best schools in Kolkata is: the ranking is based on infrastructure, facilities available, academic achievements, and encouragement for extra-curricular activities.
- La Martiniere – Girls
- La Martiniere - Boys
- Don Bosco School
- Modern High School For Girls
- St. Xavier Collegiate School
1. La Martiniere – Girls
| Address | 14, Sarojini Naidu Sarani, Kolkata-700 017. |
| Co-educational | No, All Girls |
| Board | CISCE |
| Founded in | 1840 |
| School fees |
Rs.86,000 [ approximate] Admission fees(one time payment): Rs.1,50,000 Building fees: Rs.20,000 |
| Transport facility | Available |
| Email ID | lmgkolkata@gmail.com |
| Official website | lamartiniereforgirls.co |
The school has facilities for 21st-century learning, such as spacious classrooms, labs for physics, chemistry, biology, home science, an art studio, computer facilities, and an audiovisual room.
- It has classes from pre-nursery to class 12th.
- It has extensive grounds for playing, a swimming pool, auditorium and gymnasium. It also has clubs for a variety of activities.
2. La Martiniere - Boys
| Address | 11, Loudon Street, Kolkata - 700017 |
| Co-educational | No, All Boys |
| Board | CISCE |
| Founded in | 1836 |
| School fees |
Rs.86,000 [ approximate] Admission fees(one time payment): Rs.1,50,000 Building fees: Rs.20,000 |
| Transport facility | Not Available |
| Email ID | lamartiniereboys@gmail.com |
| Official website | lamartiniereforboys.co |
The school is spread over an area of 6.73 acres. The school's auditorium, Atmodaya Bhavan, has a seating capacity of 750.
- It has another auditorium, called Martin Hall for the Junior Section, with a seating capacity of 350.
- It has smart classrooms, computer labs, chemistry, physics, biology, geography, library and AV Room.
- Apart from academics, the school encourages sports such as basketball, cricket and athletics.
3. Don Bosco School
| Address | 23, DARGA ROAD, PARK CIRCUS KOLKATA - 700 017 |
| Co-educational | No, All Boys |
| Board | CISCE |
| Founded in | 1958 |
| School fees | Not Available |
| Transport facility | Not Available |
| Email ID | dbkolkata@gmail.com |
| Official website | www.donboscoparkcircus.org |
The school has spacious classrooms, an auditorium, an audiovisual room, a library with a wide range of books, an assembly hall, and well-equipped biology, chemistry, and computer science laboratories.
- It has classes from LKG to class 12th.
- It also has a Fussball room, basketball court, a table tennis court, cricket pitch area and a karate room.
4. Modern High School For Girls
| Address | 78, Syed Amir Ali Ave, Beck Bagan, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019 |
| Co-educational | No, All Girls |
| Board | CISCE, IB |
| Founded in | 1952 |
| School fees |
Admission fee: Rs.1,00,000 Rs.73,000/year [ approximate] |
| Transport facility | Not available |
| Email ID | dkar@mhsforgirls.edu.in, principal@nhsforgirls.edu.in |
| Official website | mhsforgirls.edu.in |
The school's main objective is to ensure a stress-free yet stimulating learning environment and acknowledge the uniqueness of every child. It encourages extracurricular activities through various clubs, field trips, educational trips, excursions, guides, and bulbuls.
5. St. Xavier Collegiate School
| Address | 30, Park St, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016 |
| Co-educational | No, All Boys |
| Board | CISCE, State board |
| Founded in | 1860 |
| School fees | Rs.63,000 to Rs. 73,000 [approximate] |
| Transport facility | Not Available |
| Email ID |
principal@sxcs.edu.in |
| Official website | sxcsccu.edu.in |
The school has spacious classrooms, labs for computer science, physics, chemistry, maths, and a library. It has various clubs such as nature, quiz, elocution, etc.
- The school has classes from nursery to class 12th.
- The students organize, host, and participate in various fests and exhibitions conducted within and outside the campus.
Affiliation of the Best Schools in Kolkata
Kolkata has several systems of school education in operation, and they are usually affiliated with either of the following:
- Cambridge International Examinations
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations
- Edexcel
- International Baccalaureate
- National Institute of Open Schooling
- West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education
- West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
- West Bengal Council of Rabindra Open Schooling
- West Bengal State Council of Vocational Education and Training
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