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Calcutta International School

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724, Anandapur, Beside E M Bypass, Kolkata, 700107

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IBCo-edNursery - 12Ratio 1:6Around 700 students studentsEst. 2012
  • Recognized IB World School
  • Official Cambridge Direct Centre
  • Established history dating back to 1953 with updated campus facilities
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School Overview

Calcutta International School is a Co-ed IB-affiliated school located in Kolkata, India. It offers classes from Nursery - 12. Fee details are available by contacting the school directly. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: Recognized IB World School; Official Cambridge Direct Centre; Established history dating back to 1953 with updated campus facilities.

Quick facts

Board
IB
Fees
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Grades
Nursery - 12
Type
Co-ed
City
Kolkata

Highlights

  • Recognized IB World School
  • Official Cambridge Direct Centre
  • Established history dating back to 1953 with updated campus facilities
  • Excellent university placement outcomes, including former students at Oxford

Board / Curriculum

IB

Grades offered

Nursery - 12

Medium / Languages

English, Bengali

Type

Co-ed

Students

Around 700 students

Student–Teacher Ratio

1:6

Boarding

Day school only

Established

2012

Pincode

700107

Leadership & Staff

  • Head of School: Mrs. Tina Servaia; trained international faculty; SEN and career counselling departments

Campus & Facilities

~2 acres (main academic block ~60,000 sq ft)

Modern classrooms divided by Primary, Junior, Middle, and Senior sectionsScience and ICT labs for Cambridge and IB curriculaLibrary and learning resource centreSports: football, basketball, cricket, table tennis, taekwondo, and morePerforming and visual arts studios, music roomsSEN department, language development, and career counsellingRedeveloped campus in 2024 with upgraded facilitiesTransport availability not clearly listed — confirm directly with the school

What Kind of Peer Group?

Age Range

3–18 years (Pre-Nursery to A2)

Family Backgrounds

A combination of local Kolkata residents and NRI or expatriate families with significant international exposure.

Socio-economic Profile

Largely composed of affluent and upper-middle-class families capable of financing international-standard education.

Child Profiles

Globally minded, academically driven students with a range of interests including technology, sports, and the arts.

Fees & Admissions

Class / CategoryFee (₹)Notes
Pre-Nursery – Class II39,100 / quarterTuition
Class III – V40,600 / quarterTuition
Class VI – VIII41,100 / quarterTuition
Class IX – X51,100 / quarterTuition
A Levels (A2)67,600 / quarterTuition
IB Diploma1,01,600 / quarterTuition
Tech Fee750 / quarter
Event Fee6,500 / half-yearly
Session Fee19,600 / half-yearly
Admission Fee3,50,000 (PN–X)One-time, non-refundable
Development Fee1,50,000 (PN–X)One-time, non-refundable
Security Deposit2,00,000Refundable
Registration Fee8,000Per session
Application Fee5,000Non-refundable

Fees are as per the official 2025–26 structure [Fee Structure](https://calcuttais.edu.in/admissions/fee-structure/).

Transport fees are not published; confirm directly.

Always get written confirmation of refundable and non-refundable components.

Enrollment Steps for Prospective Parents

  • 1.Submit Application: Complete the online registration and pay the ₹5,000 non-refundable fee.
  • 2.Evaluation: Students identified for further consideration will be contacted for an interview or assessment.
  • 3.Acceptance & Payment: Enrollment is finalized upon settlement of development, security, and admission fees.
  • 4.Required Documents: Please provide a birth certificate, previous academic transcripts, identification, photographs, and any relevant SEN or medical documentation.
  • 5.Schedule: Enrollment occurs in stages; the Open House for Grade XI (2026–27) will take place on November 1, 2025.

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Parent Insights

What parents and Edutribe's research say about this school.

Overview

  • As one of Kolkata's premier and most established international institutions, Calcutta International School (CIS) provides both IB and Cambridge academic frameworks. The school balances a challenging curriculum with numerous extracurricular activities, all supported by a newly renovated campus.

Best Fit For

  • Ideal for: Pupils planning to pursue higher education at international universities.
  • Families who value a global, achievement-oriented atmosphere.
  • Learners who benefit from intimate and focused classroom settings.

Strengths

  • Offers both IB and Cambridge educational systems.
  • Successful track record of alumni university admissions.
  • Contemporary infrastructure paired with a wide range of extracurricular programs.
  • A welcoming and diverse student community.

Trade-offs / Things to check

  • Significant upfront admission and development charges.
  • Inconsistent reports regarding administrative communication.
  • Road traffic around the school site can be heavy.
  • Lack of clarity concerning transport services.

Recommendations / Questions to Ask

  • Ensure that policies regarding withdrawals and refunds are provided in writing.
  • Inquire about specific student-to-teacher ratios for each grade level.
  • Verify information about school transport routes and safety protocols.
  • Ask the school to share recent academic outcomes and data on university placements.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to get a sense of the school environment.

New-age school fit

Strengths, support, and learning fit

Discovery signals help parents look beyond board, fees, and location — including inclusion support, child strengths, sports, arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, and learning approach.

Profile inferred: these signals are derived from available school information and are not yet verified claims. Please confirm directly with the school before making admission decisions.

Profile inferred

Known For

Areas this school appears to emphasise based on available profile information. Please confirm details directly with the school.

Sports-focused

Possible fit

Performing arts-focused

Possible fit

Arts-focused

Possible fit

STEM-focused

Possible fit

Alternative education

Possible fit

Academic-focused

Possible fit

Inclusion Support

Signals about special educator access, counselling, IEP support, accessibility, and school readiness for diverse learners.

Profile inferred

Counsellor

Yes

Learning Approach

How the school appears to approach teaching, assessment, pressure, and child fit.

Profile inferred

Teaching philosophy

Alternative education

Academic pressure

High

Sports

Sports focus, coaching, participation, and specific sports available.

Profile inferred

Sports focus

Strong

Basketball

Strong

Cricket

Strong

Football

Strong

Martial arts

Strong

Tennis

Strong

Detected football, cricket, basketball, tennis, martial arts from existing profile text.

Arts & Performing Arts

Visual arts, music, dance, drama/theatre, productions, and dedicated creative spaces.

Profile inferred

Arts focus

Strong

Performing arts focus

Strong

Music rooms

Yes

Dance

Strong

Music

Strong

Photography

Strong

Visual arts

Strong

Detected music, dance, visual arts, photography from existing profile text.

STEM & Entrepreneurship

Signals around robotics, coding, maker spaces, financial literacy, startup clubs, and future-skill exposure.

Profile inferred

STEM focus

Strong

Robotics lab

Yes

STEM/entrepreneurship signals inferred from existing profile text. Needs verification.

Questions to ask this school

Use these during a visit or admissions call to verify the fit signals before you decide.

  • How often can a child meet the special educator or counsellor, and is support built into school hours or charged separately?
  • For sports, who is the coach, how many sessions happen each week, and do students participate in inter-school tournaments?
  • For dance, are there dedicated teachers, regular classes, and annual productions or exhibitions?
  • For robotics, can you show recent student projects, lab access, mentor involvement, and how often sessions happen?
  • Can you share examples of recent projects, assessments, and homework expectations so we can judge whether the learning approach fits our child?

What Parents Say

Aggregated insights from parent feedback. Ask these questions during your school visit.

Academics (IB/Cambridge)

Positives

The availability of both IB and Cambridge options allows for flexibility in reaching global universities, with proven success in alumni placements at elite institutions.

Watch out for

Some parents perceive the selective admission process and competitive nature as exclusionary.

💬

Ask: Request the most recent IGCSE and IB scores as well as university entry statistics for the previous three years.

Admissions & Fees

Positives

The transparency of the fee schedule, which is available on the website, is appreciated by families.

Watch out for

Feedback frequently highlights concerns over high non-refundable fees and difficulties reaching administrative staff during the enrollment period.

💬

Ask: Prior to making payments, ask for written documentation regarding seat availability and refund guidelines.

Campus & Facilities

Positives

The 2024 campus renovation has greatly enhanced sports, lab, and arts facilities.

Watch out for

Issues regarding traffic flow near the Anandapur campus and ambiguity over transport arrangements are noted.

💬

Ask: Observe the commute during morning drop-off times and enquire about the specifics of transportation safety.

Pastoral & Community

Positives

Many parents highlight the supportive bond between teachers and students and the inclusive atmosphere of the school.

Watch out for

There have been isolated reports of slow or unhelpful responses from the administrative staff.

💬

Ask: During your school visit, take the opportunity to meet the administrative team and evaluate their communication style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee structure at Calcutta International School?
Fee details are not yet published on EduTribe. We recommend contacting the school directly or checking their official website.
Which board does Calcutta International School follow?
Calcutta International School is affiliated with the IB board.
What grades does Calcutta International School offer?
Calcutta International School offers classes from Nursery - 12.
Is Calcutta International School co-educational?
Calcutta International School is a Co-ed school.
Where is Calcutta International School located?
Calcutta International School is located at 724, Anandapur, Beside E M Bypass, Kolkata, 700107, Kolkata.
Does Calcutta International School have boarding facilities?
Calcutta International School is a day school and does not offer boarding.

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