India’s Best Boarding Schools – Top 39

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While seeking admission to a boarding school can be a tedious task, gettig to know about them and understanding them better can be made easier.

Edustoke brings to you a list of best boarding schools in India with their phone number, address, school facilities, school details and admission.

Chinmaya International Residential School, Coimbatore

City/State: Coimbatore

Curriculum: CBSE, IB

Fees: INR 4,56,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Ms. Rajeshwari G

 Year of Establishment: 1996

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Started in the year 1996 with the able guidance and blessings of Pujya Swami Chidanandaji, President of ‘The Divine Life Society‘, this iconic boarding school has marked its name in golden words in the educational books of history for its own unique features.

With reviews like “Amazing place for overall development”, “An institution where the children discover their true and better selves”, “The perfect environment for educational purposes”…this place has not gained its fame as a great boarding school just like that. Its is due to the vision and philosophy of the school which says – “An individual differs from others due to his vision of life, which includes his values and ideals.

To develop the right vision in our children is to create a generation of truly educated, refined and noble citizens, inspired and equipped to serve the world in various capacities, thereby fulfilling their lives.” With an amazing resident faculty this school possesses number of amenities like a big swimming pool, lush green backdrop, sporting complexes, acoustics enabled auditorium, well fed library and a hardworking, skilled management to take care of everything and everyone.

Doon International School, Riverside

City/State: Dehradun

Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School

City/State: Rajasthan

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 3,06,950 approx. 

Gender: All Girls

Current Principal: Mrs. Neera Singh

 Year of Establishment: 1992

Admission Season: June – July 

Nestled in the desert sands of Rajasthan’s historic city of Jodhpur, Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School is an oasis which unfolds its treasure to a fabulous world of knowledge. Founded on 20th July 1992, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji II established a remarkable and phenomenal English medium Day cum Boarding School to fulfill his mother Rajmata Krishna Kumari’s dream.

Inaugurated by Her Majesty the Queen of Nepal, it runs under the auspices of His Highness Maharaja Hanwant Singh Ji Charitable Trust and is administered by a Board of Governors with His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji of Marwar as the Chairman of the Board. A Senior Secondary Girls’ School with co-education facility till Class V, the school caters to the learning needs of students from the whole country. Under the dynamic leadership of the Principal, Mrs Neera Singh, the school is affiliated to CBSE and is a proud member of Round Square, AFS India, The Indian Public Schools’ Conference, British Council and IAYP.

 

Jain International Residential School

Rishi Valley School, Chittoor

Once a barren land which then went to be called as a bird sanctuary due to afforestation and water conservatory methods, this school is situated in the remote part of Andra Pradesh which is now known for its quality of education.

The brain child of the eminent educational stalwart Sri. Jiddu Krishnamurthy, this institution was established in the 1970s, this is one of the top rated boarding schools of India. This gets all its credit for the quality of education and the faculty who have mastered the art of effective teaching.

The purpose, the aim and drive of the school is to equip the child with the most excellent technological proficiency so that the student may function with clarity and efficiency in the modern world. The school comprises of an Institute for Bird studies and Natural history that runs a correspondence course which is well-known all over the country. Special training in music, dance, theatre and sports are given as a part of the curriculum in the school.

Sherwood College, Nainital

City/State: Nainital

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 5,60,000 approx. 

Students Composition: Co-educational

Gender: Amandeep Sandhu

Famous Alumni: Amitabh Bachchan, Fateh Chand Badhwar, Kabir Bedi

 Year of Establishment: 1869

Admission Season: June – July 2021

This educational masterpiece is a Co-Ed, ICSE school that started in the year 1869 as a full boys’ school which later went on to become Co-Ed. This 45-acre 6,837 ft., above sea level campus has breathtaking views at all sides of the school.

The students hence not just grasp the beauty of education, but also experience the beauty of the place. Sherwood campus is an aesthetic blend of post-Edwardian style buildings embellished with Gothic patterned windows, Romanesque arches, oak paneled walls, sturdy timber beams, quadrangles, and modern buildings.

Academic and co-curricular education facilities include smart boards in all the classes, state of the art science, computer and robotics labs, two auditoriums – the heritage 400-seat Millman Hall and state-of-the-art 900-seat Baston Centre — separate hostels for girls and boys and three dining halls.

St. Paul’s School , Darjeeling

City/State: Darjeeling

Curriculum: ICSE, ISC

Fees: INR 2,93,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Founder: Archdeacon Corrie

Famous Alumni: Anand Burman, Anjan Dutt,

 Year of Establishment: 1823

Admission Season: June – July 2021

 

This all boys’ residential school was started in the year 1823. One of the oldest and the prestigious institutions of India, this school has a misty background which makes it literally a “cool” place to study. With a a school building of British Architecture, studying here is like revisiting history with a fresh new perspective which is aided by the latest, digital angles used to pursue knowledge.

The School is on the hill, Jalapahar, about one kilometer to the south of Darjeeling. Set in the midst of the grandest and most majestic scenery of the Himalayas, the buildings and grounds look across the intervening hills and deep valleys to the vast Kanchenjunga range forty miles away.

The school consists of sophisticated dining hall, library, dormitories (each with its own bathrooms and lavatories), classrooms, infirmary, common rooms, and barber shops. Not to mention that the rules, discipline and tradition followed in this school are as perfect and well crafted that the kids passing out each year emerge as the global leaders with independent opinions and well bred attributes.

The Doon Girls School, Dehradun

The Lawrence School, Sanawar

City/State: Sanawar

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 5,86,200 approx.

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Himmat S Dhillon

Famous Alumni: Captain Amarinder Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan 

Year of Establishment: 1847

Admission Season: June – July 2021

 

The Lawrence School – Sanawar, established in 1847, situated at a height of 1750 meters and spread over an area of 139 acres, heavily forested with pine, deodar and other conifer trees, is the proud concept of Sir Henry Lawrence, and his wife Honoria.

This CBSE co-ed school has students coming from all over the country and abroad , filling this place with cultural diversity.One of the main intentions of this institution is to provide a maximum variety of academic choices for the students in consonance with the latest changes and developments around the world.

Hygienic dorms, infirmaries, huge playground, well maintained labs and libraries are some of the eye-catching facilities this school has. The school has a dedicated 24/7 working hospital which provides good medical support for the students and the staff.

The Lawrence School, Ooty

City/State: Ooty

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 4,08,820 approx.

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: KP Nair

Famous Alumni: Arundhati Roy, Anand Mahindra, Amish Tripathi, Gul Panag

Year of Establishment: 1858

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Lovedale is situated about 6 kilometres from Ootacamund, on the central plateau of the Nilgiri Hills. The school was established in the year 1858.  The school is housed in a magnificent two-storeyed building along with a towering campanile of 130 feet, built in Italian Gothic style amidst 700 acres of pristine forests.

The mission of the school is to  create a cohesive identity of a ‘Lawrencian’ whose learning orientation cultivates ingenuity and innovation, courage and compassion with an inherent spirit of universal responsibility. Students are nurtured with care and encouragement to pursue various art forms and sporting activities for just studies will not make them an all-rounder.

This school is an autonomous institution run under the aegis of The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.​​

The Scindia School, Gwalior

City/State: Gwalior

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 8,50,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Dr. Madhav Deo Saraswat

 Year of Establishment: 1897

Admission Season: June – July 2021

 

The Scindia School, originally The Sardars’ School, was founded in 1897 by the visionary HH Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia I.  The school was originally started exclusively for nobles and princes of Royal families, particularly the Marathas.

The school has classes from grade 6th to 12th. It is believed to be the first school in India to be a member of an international organization, Round Square, a group of the most reputed schools in the world. The Scindia School aims to instill a progressive mind-set and nurture leaders of tomorrow, who will succeed in whatever they turn their hand to, anywhere in the world, and yet retain an unmistakable Indian ethos and sanskaar.

This all boys’ school is a journey of self-discovery for a young boy as he grows to a young adult. Air-conditioned classrooms, world class facilities for a comfortable stay for all the students is one of the prime factors which has made this one of the best boys’ boarding facilities of India.

Unison World School, Dehradun

This all girls’s residential schools offers unmatched educational facilities to the students from the age 5 to 12. World class facilities with state-of-the-art campus, international curriculum, finest accommodation, committed, qualified and experienced teaching and non teaching staff, seek to place Unison World School as India’s most admired, respected and renowned School.

The school is affiliated to the CISCE and also offers students an opportunity to opt for Cambridge IGCSE, if they desire admission in foreign universities. Activity based, experiential learning is facilitated across all classes.

Every student participates and contributes to the multimedia Inter Curriculum Class Presentation in every term; students are encouraged to think laterally and link the topics from their taught curriculum. Sophisticated classrooms, well stocked library, superior auditorium and well maintained landscaping provide a perfect environment for education.

Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun

This is a traditional boarding school for girls at the foothills of the Uttrakhand in Dehradun. Established in the year 1957, Aartta Shanti Phala Vidya – The Fulfilment of Education Is to Bring Peace to the Suffering- constitutes the motto of this school.

The School wishes to offer its students the widest possible opportunity to develop their areas of interest and therefore makes every effort to cater to an individual’s special requirements by accommodating subjects in a wide variety of combinations.

State-of-the-art, well equipped laboratories provide excellent facilities in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and Home Science. The school brings together girls from varied backgrounds and socially diverse groups and instills in them a belief so strong that they learn to appreciate this diversity and become appreciative of one another.

BK Birla Centre for Education, Pune

City/State: Pune

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 3,50,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Mr Sibal Kumar Sanyal

Year of Establishment: 1998

Admission Season: June – July 2021

BK Birla Centre for Education is a world-class residential school with spellbound infrastructure and facilities to develop globally aware students.BK Birla Centre for Education belongs to the Birla Group that has been creating distinguished institutes providing phenomenal education and crying stalwart citizens across the country. 

Situated amidst the scenic terrain of Pune, the BK Birla Centre for Education offers world-class residential facilities. Spread over 60 acres of land offers a world-class residential school that imparts well-rounded learning to students. Each block is a two-storeyed structure housing dormitories, residential flats, common rooms and a study room. 

BK Birla Centre of Education offers every student a well-rounded education. It is a school with excellent facilities that includes a number of labs, learning centres, various facilities and comfortable hostels. 

Gradually, the school grew and the first batch of Class X took the public examination in 2000-01. In 2007, our students took our school to even further heights when they found mention on the Merit List of the CBSE Examination.

BK Birla Centre for Education is an English medium co-educational residential school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and follows the CBSE/NCERT syllabus. The school has implemented the scheme of continuous and comprehensive evaluation as primed and geared up by the CBSE.

Montford , Yercaud

City/State: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu

Curriculum: State Board

Fees: INR 4,00,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Founder: Rev. Bro. Eugene Mary

Famous Alumni: Shashi Tharoor, Nagesh Kukunoor

Year of Establishment: 1917

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Montfort School has been delivering a remarkable set of students ever since the beginning of the 19th century.In the New Millennium as a “School of Excellence”, it has further qualified its beliefs in the philosophy of quality education.‘Excellence in academics’ is our prime concern though sports and games and other extracurricular activities form an integral part of Montfort.

Established in the year 1917 by Rev. Bro. Eugene Mary, Montfort School, Yercaud is a co-ed secondary school run by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. The school motto is Virtus Et Labor, which translates to “Virtue and Labor”

The school follows the State Board curriculum starting Std III to XII prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Montfort School is the only Centre in Yercaud for the Higher Secondary Examination.Being a boarding school, the school works for all 7 days a week. However, regular classes are organised only from Monday to Saturday. 

The school campus has three sections of hostel facilities—The boys of Stds. VIII to XII; reside in  the main campus Dormitories. The Junior boys of Stds. III to VII have their dormitories in Mayfield. MLT Home is the campus exclusively for girl students.

The boarders are provided with comfortable and spacious dormitories, hygienic sanitation and clean drinking water. Yercaud being a hill station, solar and electric water heaters are installed to provide hot water for bathing and washing.

The dormitories are spacious and comfortable with individual cot and mattress, locker, intercom and telephone facility. They are provided with separate linen room and attached toilets.

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

City/State: Shimla

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 4,50,000 approx

Gender: All Boys

Founder: Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton

Famous Alumni: Ruskin Bond, Ratan Tata, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Benjamin Gilani

Year of Establishment: 1859

Admission Season: June – July 2021

One of the oldest boarding schools in Asia, Bishop Cotton was founded in 1859, by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton, son of an Army Captain, who died leading his Regiment in battle. Bishop Cotton School strives to achieve and maintain the highest standard of excellence in its programme of total education empowering men rooted in India’s heritage to live as committed and good human beings contributing positively to the country.

The school has its own curriculum for classes III to VIII. Classes IX to XII follow the CISCE syllabus. The school was built in Gothic architecture on a plan furnished by Crawford Cambell and erected by Major Innes. Clean and green campus, hygienic cafeteria, well equipped gym and sport complexes, wi-fi enabled campus and the resourceful library are some of the best things you find here.

A 24/7 medical facility dedicated to the students and the staff are there to make sure that no issue lies unaddressed. The dorm and the hostel facilities are so perfect that inspite of all these years, the Ex-Cottanians still dream of coming back to their favorite place in the world. The Shimla’s pride – Bishop Cotton School.

Punjab Public School ,Nabha

City/State: Nabha, Punjab

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 3,50,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Dr Jagpreet Singh

Famous Alumni: Mr. Pawan Kant Munjal, Mr Kanwar Vijay Singh, 

Year of Establishment: 1960

Admission Season: June – July

Punjab Public School aims to turn the young energetic children into global citizens and leaders of tomorrow.Punjab Public School strives to enrich the young learners with vocational skills and take the school to never reached heights before.

The school is affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

The school has its own counselling cell in the school. Experts also visit the school on a regular basis to help the students decide and choose the right stream and career taking into consideration their interests and abilities. Students are also helped to figure out the employment opportunities and related aspects.

Situated on a vast lush green 50 acre land, Punjab Public School is located in Nabha, Punjab. It has all modern day facilities like gym, swimming pool, horse riding, other sports and games in the well equipped campus. 

Swami Narayan Gurukul, Hyderabad

City/State: Hyderabad

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 1,88,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Mr Atul R Runthala

 Year of Establishment: 1948

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Swaminarayan Gurukul International School is recognized by the entire nation as one of the Best International Schools of India.With the strong vision to mould the lives of students towards the right path, theSwami Narayan Gurukul is privileged to have received many renowned National and International Awards for the best contribution and performance in the academics and other co-curricular activities.

The Swami Narayan Gurukul School has the combination of CBSE and PU College curriculum making it the hub of value-based education with top-notch academic facilities for the students. The curriculum is designed as a unique framework of the Gurukul education system with the trio teachings of Vidya, Sadvidya & Brahmavidya; this unique method of teachings. It is very important that the student learn in a peaceful environment and get the support from the faculties all the time like solving the subject-specific queries, increasing the efficiency of learning, removing the fear of asking doubts and building up the confidence.

Having all world-class facilities within the 34 acre campus along with a unique infrastructure the school is located  in Chevella Road, R. R. District, Moinabad Mandal, Hyderabad. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School has proved to be a place for transforming lives of the students through pure spirituality.

St. Joseph’s, Darjeeling

City/State: Darjeeling

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 2,20,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Fr. Donatus Kujur

Famous Alumni: Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Erick Avari, Lawrence Durrell

 Year of Establishment: 1888

Admission Season: June – July 2021

St Joseph’s Darjeeling is reputed for academic excellence, performing arts and especially for its sporting dominance in the region. Regarded among the most prestigious schools in the country St. Joseph’s a unique institution.

Following the CISCE curriculum, the aim of the founder is to help students discover the real meaning of education which is to become an agent of change. The students are groomed in a manner that they respect all cultures, languages and religions and above all recognise the unique image and likeness of the Creator in every individual.

The 12 acre campus in the tranquil environment has all modern facilities and gives children an opportunity to learn while being close to nature.

The school Laboratory is a place where the scientific needs of each and every science loving student is fulfilled. From venire calipers to sulphuric acid to the dissection of animals- its all given to students for experimentation, but under the strict invigilation. 

The Smart Class, also known as the Digital Teaching System, (DTS) is a one-of-a kind innovation that bonds technology and knowledge. It makes the studies much more interesting with the help of video clips, modules and documentaries. Afternoon classes are made lively and students are keen on learning more.

Yadavindra Public School, Patiala

City/State: Patiala, Punjab

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 2,52,000 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Maj Gen Sanjiv Verma

Famous Alumni: Raja Randhir Singh,  Navjot Singh Sidhu 

 Year of Establishment: 1947

Admission Season: June – July 2021

The motive of Yadavindra Public School, Patiala is to impart an all-round education – Curricular and co-curricular, so that the students become worthy citizens of India. This will in turn enable them to wholeheartedly enjoy and retain its noble traditions. The Yadavindra Public School aims at disciplined students , educated in mind , body and spirit and hence best suited to serve their country and best fitted to lead others by their example.

The school prepares students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Class X) and the Indian School Certificate (Class XII) Examinations conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi which is successor to the Local Examinations Syndicate of the Cambridge University (UK). YPS is a member of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference and is affiliated to CISCE.

The surroundings are picturesque and ideal for an educational institution. YPS campus is of more than 45 acres in size. The main teaching block is a princely structure with a built-in stadium, providing a 400m track, a velodrome and multipurpose facilities. Classes VI to XII are conducted in this block. There is separate Junior School for Classes I to V while for the tiny tots of Prep I and II, there is a separate block to cater to activities of young ones.

The school provides the best of Boarding facilities for both boys and girls. 

Sai International school, Bhubaneshwar

City/State: Bhubaneswar

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 4,50,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Nilakantha Panigrahi

 Year of Establishment: 2008

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Sai International School is one among the leading schools in India today. With the clear motive to create future leaders,Sai International school focuses on the holistic growth of the children. Well equipped with world class facilities, this school has emerged as a pioneer in the world of education.

Sai International Residential School has incorporated the timeless values of the Guru Shishya Parampara. The deep rooted belief is enshrined in the fact that a Guru is believed to be one who indoctrinates the Shishya to attain the ultimate truth or satya and mokshya – the salvation.

CBSE board affiliated catering to preschool to grade 12 the academic programme here is at par with the best in the world. Sai International inculcates the joy of learning and discovery for the students across all levels and fields.

 Located in Bhubaneshwar the school has a magnificent auditorium, equipped with modern lighting, digital sound and ample seating is specially designed for the benefit of the children in the school. It serves as a popular facility for community group or organisation. This multi-purpose auditorium can be used, by various school groups and classes for Celebrations, Assemblies, Seminars, Drama, Choir, Orchestra and a host of other activities.

All Saints College, Nainital

City/State: Nainital

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 3,56,430 approx. 

Gender: All Girls

Current Principal: Mrs Kiran Jeremiah

 Year of Establishment: 1869

Admission Season: June – July 2021

All Saints College, is a unique institution for all-girls education in Nainital India. The school strives to follow all the ideals of RS (Round Square) in order to bring out  the best in all the students and staff. To ensure they are useful for the society and also to fulfill the aim of creating Global Citizens these ideals are religiously followed. Being a RS School means creating Women of Substance for the future, who will be instrumental in making the world a better place to live in by nurturing values in generations to come.

All Saints College, which has about 800 girls offers the students in its fold a unique opportunity to develop an all rounded personality through the multi-faceted curriculum offered and sufficient facilities to excel in various spheres. The School, which has classes from I to V in the Junior School and classes VI to XII in the Senior School, prepares girls for the examinations conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E) examination is taken at the end of Class X and the Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) examination is taken at the end of Class XII.

All Saints’ College in Nainital, is an English Medium residential-cum-day girls’ college, but the School lays strong emphasis on Hindi also. The subjects offered are English, Hindi, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Structure of Modern Governments, Computer Science, Sociology and Art.

Resting in the lap of nature at an altitude of 1938 meters above sea level, Nainital rises up and around its large lake. The school is located on Ayarpata Hill (6800 feet) above sea level and is at a distance of about 2 kms from Nainital town.

All Saints’ College is spread in a campus of over 36 acres, the School has two main buildings i.e. Junior School, which is from classes I to V and the Senior School, which is from classes VI to XII. The main building in the Senior School also houses the administrative offices of the school.

Pinegrove School, Kasauli

City/State: Kausali 

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 5,20,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Capt AJ Singh

Founder: 

Famous Alumni: 

 Year of Establishment: 1991

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Pinegrove School is one of the best boarding schools offering high standard facilities for the education of young boys and girls. The Pinegrove School admits pupils without distinction, from all religions, castes, creeds, race or colour and has pupils from all over India and abroad and inculcates in the pupils a spirit of secularism with no emphasis on any one religion and yet with respect for all religions.

Pinegrove School, established in 1991, is a co-educational, purely residential, English medium public school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, up to 10th and 12th Grades.

Pinegrove is a Regional Member of the Round Square and is a member of the prestigious Indian Public Schools` Conference (IPSC). The school is also a member of the IAYP (International Awards for Young People`s Programme) previously known as the Duke of Edinburgh`s Award Scheme.

Pinegrove School, Dharampur and Subathu are both located in the salubrious and pristine environment of Solan District in the Shimla ranges and are situated in the most tranquil, peaceful and pollution-free atmosphere of the Kasauli Hills in the State of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. 

Pinegrove is divided into Junior and Senior Wings located amidst the most picturesque scenery of the Shimla Hills. The junior wing of the school is situated amidst a thick and beautiful grove of pines and the senior wing is situated on the banks of a brook in the exotic valley of Kuthar, both in District Solan, in the State of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Provision of Winter study Camp – The school makes provision for a Winter Study-Camp for all the Board appearing students so that they get fine-tuned and well prepared for the Board Examination.

Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar

City/State: Hisar

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 2,72,500 approx. 

Gender: All Girls

Current Principal: Ms. Shalini Mehrotra

Famous Alumni: Priyanka Gill

 Year of Establishment: 1984

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Vidhya Devi Jindal School is an excellent Residential School located in Hisar, Haryana,The school offers an amalgamated holistic education which makes the students confident to pursue their dreams so that they can succeed in the future.

The school is set in serene and calm surroundings. The spacious campus boasts of an meticulously designed and inventively constructed academic wing, a utility block, a large auditorium, a health club, an infirmary, a dining hall with a seating capacity of 1000 students, an outdoor Olympic sized swimming pool, a roller skating rink and four hostels to accommodate 800 students. Accommodation for all members of the school too is provided on the campus itself.

At Vidya Devi Jindal, a residential school for girls, affiliated with CBSE board, the medium of instruction is the English language. The school provides education that nurtures the traditions of our culture and also absorbs the finer influences of the west. It focuses on all round development of personality and thorough education of girls in order to make them conscientious and responsible citizens.

Tula’s International School

City/State: Dehradun

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 4,60,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Ms. B. Sridhar

 Year of Establishment: 2013

Admission Season: June – July 2021

In 2013, Rishab Educational Trust established a school i.e. Tula’s International school. To impart education through seamless opportunities, the Trust launched this school as an international boarding school. It’s a residential co-educational school affiliated with the CBSE board. The school is a top boarding school in Dehradun which aims to strengthen the base of education of the students right from the start. It also focuses on turning young students into balanced and analytical people. 

Tula’s International School is a place where students learn to achieve all their educational goals and aspirations away from family. Tula’s International School consistently tops the list of not just the top 10 boarding schools in Dehradun but also the top CBSE schools in Dehradun.

CJM Waverly, Mussoorie

City/State: Mussoorie

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 2,42,000 approx. 

Gender: All Girls

Current Principal: Sr. Stella

Famous Alumni: Suvarna Jha, Priyanka Gill

 Year of Establishment: 1845

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Convent of Jesus and Mary, popularly known as CJM Waverley, is a boarding school in Mussoorie. Convent of Jesus and Mary Waverly is the oldest girls residential school in India. 

Waverley is an English medium school which follows the Central Board of Secondary Education, with classes from Class I to Class XII. The school’s curriculum is an extensive one that goes beyond the classroom to ensure that the girls are equipped with an education that fulfills the objectives of the institution and enables them to meet the challenges of the dynamic and competitive modern society. The school aims at holistic education that helps in developing mind, body and soul. 

Located at an elevation of 6,600 feet above sea level in the beautiful hill station of Mussoorie. The school has a widespread campus with all necessary modern infrastructures.The school is equipped with state of the art facilities and all new age amenities to allow the girls to blissfully reside in a secure and comfortable abode.

Trivandrum International School, Trivandrum

City/State: Trivandrum 

Curriculum: IB, IGCSE, ICSE

Fees: INR 4,95,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Richard Hillebrand

 Year of Establishment: 2003

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Founded in the year 2003, Trivandrum International School echoes its motto ‘learning is for life’ and stands true to the testimony by imparting world class education to the students. The school aims to provide the students with high-quality, stress-free learning that lays the foundation for their holistic development. 

The curriculum is unique in its blend of the International Baccalaureate, International General Certificate of Secondary Education, Cambridge International Examinations and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. It ensures that the young minds are exposed to the concepts of inventive thinking, multiple intelligences approach and differential learning at an early stage of life. 

Trivandrum International School (TRINS) is set in the panoramic postcard scenery hill. With a 20-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Trivandrum, this sure counts as one of the best schools in the city of the State of Kerala, India. The beautifully landscaped campus is a perfect blend of modern amenities and natural surroundings. Convenient road, rail, and air routes make the city well-connected and easily accessible to the international and domestic community.

Separate quarters for boys and girls, CCTV surveillance, personalised attention for each boarder are some of the endeavours that the school has to offer to ensure children feel safe and cared for even though they are away from home.

Srineedhi International School, Hyderabad

City/State: Hyderabad

Curriculum: IB, IGCSE

Fees: INR 6,83,500 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Srinivasan Vallivayi

 Year of Establishment: 1997

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Founded in the year 2003, Sreenidhi International School is one of the leading private schools in Hyderabad today. The mission of the school is to create an intellectually challenging environment through holistic and impactful learning, that fosters innovation, diversity, and student voice, choice and ownership of learning to create internationally-minded individuals.

Affiliated to the IB,  the curriculum is structured in a manner that the child is engaged with the ever-changing world trends, right from the early years to the senior level.

The 60 acre vast campus area in the city provides a cosy environment for students to learn and indulge in activities.

The methodically designed layout  gives each child a sense of privacy which is beautifully woven into the spirit of community life. Each residential block contains rooms that are spacious, well lit and well ventilated. Open air sit-out, common rooms and study areas are provided with each block. The staff quarters are attached to the hostels in a way which encourages teacher – student interaction and supervision without encroaching upon anybody’s privacy.

Raj Kumar College

City/State: Rajkot, Gujrat

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 3,05,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Mr. Shankar Singh Adhikari

Famous Alumni: Madansinhji , Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur

Year of Establishment: 1870

Admission Season: June – July

The foundation stone of Rajkumar College was laid in 1868. The institution was designed by Colonel Keatinge and was formally opened by the Governor of Bombay, H. B. Sir Seymour Fitzgerald, in 1870. The college was founded for the education of the princely order by the princes and chiefs of Kathiawad for their sons and relations.

Sport teams from the college travel around the country to participate in inter public school competitions and district/state/national level events.

Co-curricular activities include public speaking/recitation/debates, bio-enrichment camps, and other cultural activities.

The college motto is Yasya Bhuddhi, Balam Tasya (“Power is where there is knowledge”).

The shool is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education [CBSE], New Delhi  occupies a  land of some 25 acres centrally situated in Rajkot. Its wide-ranging facilities are housed in large and imposing buildings gifted over the years.

Hopetown 

Hopetown is a residential school for girls aged 11 – 18. Founded in 1999, Hopetown Girls Residential School in Dehradun is one the top school in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, safety, discipline, this article provides you an insight of procedural way of making admissions, what are the infrastructure facilities available at Hopetown Girls Residential School in Dehradun. Seven bright, airy, cheerful and comfortable Residential Blocks house students of different age groups. There are 60 – 80 girls in each Block and 6 – 8 girls in a Dorm. Bathrooms and Dressing areas are attached to the Dorms. IT Laboratories equipped with latest desktops, the school provides a media center equipped with huge quantity of reference books. The entire school campus is provided with Wi-Fi which is monitored by school authorities. A well equipped Infirmary with a qualified lady doctor and three nurses look into the medical needs of students. A panel of medical specialists in the city take care of dental, orthopaedic and eye and other such medical ailments. The school envisages importance of extracurricular activities along with academics by having, field for track and field events, football courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, badminton courts, hockey field, cricket ground, yoga hall, indoor table tennis tables, swimming pool, volleyball courts and handball courts etc to make it one of the best schools in Dehradun.

 

KALS, Coorg

City/State: Coorg

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 2,60,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Mrs Gouramma Nanjappa

 Year of Establishment: 2004

Admission Season: June – July 2021

KALS Coorg, functions on the principle that only through the wholesome integration of body and mind, can a child’s potential flower to the fullest and that such integration can only come about through a learning environment built on nature and nurture.The all-round development of every child at KALS spiritually, morally, emotionally, intellectually and physically is what the team here, continuously strives for.

The syllabus prescribed at KALS Coorg is ISC (Indian School Certificate) from CISCE , New Delhi. Here it is believed that the ability of the brain to respond with sensitivity requires  wholesome development of the brain’s innate intelligence and this goes well beyond text-books and the curriculum.

Nestled among the picturesque mountains of South Coorg with beautiful landscapes, serene beauty and pollution free environment, KALS has one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. The infrastructure of KALS is spread over 28 acres, it is designed to blend with nature. Strategically planned academic block, residential area, staff residences, sports facilities all merge delightfully into one scenic environment.

GD Birla, Nainital

City/State: Nainital

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 3,84,910 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Mr. Mohd Asim Ali

Year of Establishment: 1987

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Blending Indian cultural values with modern education techniques, GD Birla school aims at providing a happy, stimulating and demanding environment where students spend the most important years of their lives. Academic study is important and the students at GD Birla are expected to achieve high standards. They are encouraged to participate in all school activities for all-round development of mind, body and soul. A sense of self-worth is instilled in each student that enables him to stand up for himself for a purpose greater than himself; and in doing so, be of value to society

GD Birla is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The school, comprising classes IV to XII, is a member of the prestigious Indian Public Schools’ Conference and the Round Square International.

It is situated in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, a state in Northern India. Ranikhet is at a height of 5500 ft above sea level and is 360 km from the capital of India, Delhi. The school is located on a hill slope about 5 km from Ranikhet town. The school also provides residential accommodation for its students on its 36-acre campus.

St. Peters School, Panchgani

City/State: Panchgani

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 3,41,100 approx. 

Gender: All Boys

Current Principal: Dr. Wilfred Noronha

Famous Alumni: Udayanraje Bhonsle, Freddie Mercury

 Year of Establishment: 1902

Admission Season: June – July 2021

With its rich heritage and focus on all-round development of students St. Peter’s, is the ideal School for young students to learn and grow.At St. Peter’s vision is to define students who open their minds to what is beyond the evident.St. Peter’s School seeks to empower a new community of thinkers, creators, and doers and is determined to prepare students to make a tangible, positive difference wherever they go.

Established in the year 1902, by the Colonial and Continental Church Society, London St, Peter’s was formerly known as European Boys School.Although it was constructed for Anglo-Indian students, St. Peter’s has now grown to accept students from diverse backgrounds, sects and nationalities.Founded during the fading decades of the British Rule, St. Peter’s School has beautifully blended the best of both cultures to provide a nurturing and enlightening environment for young minds.

The curriculum is prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E) Examinations.

All subjects offered to the students are designed to challenge them to colour outside the lines, think out of the box and invent tomorrow’s ideas.

Situated in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra, in Panchgani, the school campus rests in the lap of nature,sprawling across 58 acres of land. The boarding has seven dormitories each of them having their own in-charge and vast playground.

 

Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School 

City/State: Coimbatore

Curriculum: State Board

Fees: INR 2,10,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Founder: Sir Robert Stanes

Famous Alumni: Nirupama Rao, Narain Karthikeyan

 Year of Establishment: 1862

Admission Season: June – July 2021

Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School has been and is one of the Best schools in the Coimbatore District for the past several decades. Boasting of a rich history, with a spacious campus in the heart of the industrial town Coimbatore, the school has produced fine examples of responsible citizens who strive to make the world a better place.

Our students are known for their values, responsibilities, leadership qualities and challenge facing abilities.

We concentrate on aiming high as our motto is to “Aim for the Highest”.

The school stands today on a spacious campus of 25 acres in the heart of town, and has large well ventilated classrooms among plenty of trees and gardens.

Stanes School was started by its founder Sir Robert Stanes in a rented house near Kumaran Market, in 1862, with two boys, two girls and two teachers. From there, the school moved to a house near the TELC Church, and operated there for more than 50 years. From there, the school was again shifted to a building, which is the General Post Office today.

 

Dalhousie Public School, Dalhousie

City/State: Dalhousie

Curriculum: CBSE

Fees: INR 3,25,000 approx. 

Gender: Co-educational

Current Principal: Jatinder Singh

 Year of Establishment: 1970

Admission Season: June – July

The Dalhousie Public School aims to mentor the students through a system beyond pure academic achievement into development of the overall personality. The main point in this development process at the Dalhousie Public School is the moulding of attitudes that lead the child to transform naturally into a well balanced individual who will effectively meet the challenges of the world, as well as contribute responsibly to global growth.

Affiliated to the CBSE, the academic session of the Dalhousie Public School commences at the beginning of March and finishes in the first week of December with a brief two week Summer Break in the last week of July / First week of August.

Computer Education is introduced at the Kindergarten stage enabling the young students to comprehend the technology tools with ease and become acquainted with the concept.

For students who require extra support, extra tutorial classes are arranged by the School.

Located in the foothills of the Dhaula Dhar Ranges of the Himalayan Mountains Dalhousie Public School enjoys breathtaking views at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Dalhousie is one of the most serene hill resorts in India.

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are provided at the school cafeteria. It is ensured that the diet is wholesome, nutritious and well-balanced.

Along with facilities for dance, theatre, art and music the campus is equipped to host a variety of sports both indoor and outdoor. The infrastructure has a provision for students to play basketball, volleyball, badminton, table-tennis, cricket, judo, karate, gymnastics and roller-skating. 

 

Hopetown 

City/State: Dehradun

Curriculum: ICSE

Fees: INR 7,60,000 approx. 

Gender: All Girls

Current Principal: Ms Maya Norula

 Year of Establishment: 1999

Admission Season: June – July