Lalji Mehrotra Lions School
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If you’re exploring good CISCE schools in Ahmedabad that balance academics with performing arts and co-curricular exposure, Lalji Mehrotra Lions School (LML) is worth a close look. Here’s a detailed, parent-friendly summary to help you decide if it fits your child’s needs.
- ✦Managed by Karnavati Lions Education Foundation — strong community and service orientation.
- ✦Offers Lion’s Quest program focusing on life skills and social-emotional learning.
- ✦Dedicated LML School of Performing Arts for theatre, dance, and music.
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •Lalji Mehrotra Lions School (LML) is a long-standing CISCE-affiliated day school known for its spacious campus, performing arts focus, and small class sizes.
- •It suits families who value a balanced education — academics, arts, and sports — in a structured environment.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
Not officially published; directories suggest a medium-sized school (~800–1500 students)
Student–Teacher Ratio
Approx. 15–20:1 (based on ~53 teachers listed on public directories)
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
380060
Leadership & Staff
- • Around 53 teaching staff
- • Regular teacher training and workshops
- • Dedicated performing arts and science faculty
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery – IV (Tuition) | ₹57,418 | |
| Nursery – IV (New Admission Fee) | ₹4,785 | |
| V – VIII (Tuition) | ₹61,268 | |
| V – VIII (New Admission Fee) | ₹5,106 | |
| IX – X (Tuition) | ₹67,641 | |
| IX – X (New Admission Fee) | ₹5,637 | |
| XI – XII (All streams) (Tuition) | ₹51,051 | |
| XI – XII (All streams) (New Admission Fee) | ₹4,254 |
• These figures are from the school’s official fee circular (Feb 2024) and are subject to FRC approval. Always confirm the latest circular before admission.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Admission Window
Typically opens in January–March (based on Feb 2024 circular).
Process
- 1.Nursery–I: Parent and child interaction.
- 2.Grade II and above: Level test + interaction.
- 3.25% seats reserved under RTE for Grade I.
Documents Required
- 1.Birth certificate
- 2.Aadhaar (child & parents)
- 3.address proof
- 4.medical form
- 5.previous school report card
- 6.photographs
Fees on Admission
₹1,000 form fee; first quarter fee + PDCs required for confirmation. Admission is provisional until all documents are verified.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
Parents appreciate the ICSE curriculum and small class sizes that allow personal attention.
Watch out for
Some parents mention inconsistent teaching quality and teacher turnover in middle grades.
Ask: Ask about teacher retention and subject-specific faculty for your child’s grade.
Administration
Positives
The school is well-organized in terms of fee circulars and communication schedules.
Watch out for
Several reviews mention rude or unhelpful administrative interactions.
Ask: Meet the principal or admin personally to gauge communication style.
Infrastructure
Positives
The 20-acre campus, labs, and performing arts facilities are repeatedly praised.
Watch out for
A few parents mention operational issues like bus delays or diary-based communication.
Ask: Ask if the school has moved to digital communication and how transport is managed.
Extracurriculars
Positives
Strong performing arts and sports programs; children get exposure beyond academics.
Watch out for
Some parents feel academics could be more rigorous in higher grades.
Ask: Ask for recent board results and participation records in competitions.
Fees & Value
Positives
Transparent fee circulars and structured payment schedule.
Watch out for
Fees are on the higher side for Ahmedabad; transport adds to cost.
Ask: Confirm the latest FRC-approved fee and what’s included (e.g., lunch, activities).
Campus & Facilities
~20 acres
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"LML School is an excellent place for learning! The courses offered are of high quality... facilities are always clean and well-maintained."
— Rayshaa Biren Shah (Justdial, Feb 2024)
"Very good co-curriculum activities, hygienic food. Excellent campus, co-operative staff."
— Hridini (Justdial, Sep 2014)
"My daughter is with LML School since last 4 years... she has already decided that she will be with LML for the whole journey."
— Bhavika Tulsiani (School website testimonial)
"We are thankful to the LML Team for providing such a conducive environment... school is like a second home for our kids."
— Mr. & Mrs. Bakshi (School testimonial)
Concerns raised
"Principal is very rude and unprofessional... she does not know how to talk with anyone."
— Abhiraj (Justdial, Mar 2024)
"Very less good teacher, one teacher named Neelam is also very bad, she is just trying to depress the students all the time."
— Vikas (Justdial, Jul 2022)
"Need to improve with technology, instead of school diary make it online... heavy bag weight causing back pain."
— Mahesh (Justdial, Feb 2020)
What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
3 to 18 years (Nursery to Class XII)
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