Kolkata has one of India's richest school traditions, home to some of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions. The city offers strong CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and West Bengal state board options, with ICSE being especially dominant — many of India's top-ranked ICSE schools are in Kolkata.
Top ICSE/ISC schools: La Martiniere (Boys & Girls, founded 1836), St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Don Bosco Park Circus, Loreto House, Modern High School for Girls, Calcutta Boys' School. Top CBSE: Delhi Public School (Ruby Park & Newtown), Birla High School, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Sri Sri Academy. International (IB/IGCSE): Calcutta International School, The Heritage School, Garden High International.
Fee ranges: Budget CBSE/State ₹1,500–₹4,000/month. Mid-range ICSE/CBSE ₹4,000–₹9,000/month. Premium heritage schools ₹8,000–₹15,000/month. International (IB) schools ₹15,000–₹50,000/month. Top areas for schools: Park Circus, Alipore, Ballygunge, Salt Lake, and New Town.
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