The educational system in India post-independence have progressed leaps and bounds and from being the country of impoverished and illiterates to host the highest number of quality schools and institutions that impart world class education in all fields to millions of students in the country.
Educated Indians are making their marks all across the world especially in science, technology and economics. Being an extremely hardworking and merit-oriented society, the schools have also evolved themselves to be highly competitive in education instrumental in employment scenarios in the country and abroad. Thus they have evolved to cater to the aspirational needs of young students aspiring for a great career for themselves.
Here are the list of 20 best schools in India that guarantee a great future for your child if they manage to get in them:
1 St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata
Among 20 best schools in India, St Xavier's collegiate school in Kolkata is a very old and prestigious educational institute which is a remnant of our colonial past as it was established in 1860 by Victorian Jesuits. The school with five-star ratings is open to students of all religion and backgrounds.
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Curriculum- The school is affiliated to Council for Indian school Certificate Examinations CISCE. It boasts of the best curriculum, books and infrastructure with the best selections of teachers to impart knowledge.
Infrastructure-The schools itself has a big campus with 2 buildings dedicated to the schools as well as undergraduate section of the college too. It also offers the Madhyamika board of education for the local Bengali students as well.
Facilities-The school boasts of a state of the art Library, computer, chemistry, biology and physics labs. It also takes care of the physical development of the boys with a well-maintained soccer field, cricket ground, basketball court and an indoor games facility for badminton, squash, and table tennis.
Cultural environment- St Xavier's encourages its students to think out of the box and not be bounded by strict syllabus and rote knowledge. It inculcates the thinking faculties by organising stimulating debates and quiz and elocution contests, drama, photographic clubs, theatres etc. This develops an all-round personality of the Xavierians.
Fee- The school fee is subject to change but as an average the yearly tuition fee is around INR 46,300/- ( $650 US) per year. Hostel charges are not included in this.
LMG for girls as its popularly known is a beacon among the best schools in India as an educational institute for girls in Kolkata. Best known for its full personality development of girls to elegant ladies of the world has been its motto since inception and it has produced results successfully since 1840. This was established by the French General a French Claude Martin of Lyon.
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Curriculum- The school follows as all the ISCE and ISC curriculum but the girls are not limited to old traditional learning but have modern teaching apparatus and modes which is are in sync with modern-day.
Culture- The girls in this schools are trained to be educated and accomplished ladies therefore apart from academic rigours there are plenty of personality development activities too like, easel clubs, science and nature clubs, quiz and debate clubs, drama and theatre clubs and safety patrol units too.
Extra-curricular activities- ladies are physically stimulated and trained by activities like swimming, football, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis and Golf.
Facilities- parents can blindly believe that their girls are amidst the state-of-the-art educational facilities inside the school. The school boasts of modern computer and science laboratories along with mathematics, geography and audio-visual resource rooms.
Friendly atmosphere- Girls are not treated as just money-making resources but are well taken care of mentally as well as physically with regular counselling sessions by experts and health check-ups etc. also the large gym, auditorium and playground add to the charm of the schools and delight of the girls.
Fee-Although subject to change the annual average fee is around 65,000/-INR or ($913US)
Address- 14, Rowdon Street Kolkata,
Phone number- 033 2290 3841
Email- lmgkolkata@gmail.com
Website-www.lamartiniereforgirls.co
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3The Doon School, Dehradun
Considered the finest all best boys schools in India it can be rightly be compared to Eaton of India as it has produced national leaders, top politicians and business magnets and top actors, writers, poets and artists of the country. Established in 1935 it has strived to create leadership qualities amongst many others virtues in its pupils.
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Curriculum- Doon school is unique hand has its own curriculum which does not follow the herd mentality of educational system of the country yet imparting the best education in the country. It has ABCD forms which follow different directives. The A and B form follow the ISC format. For its S and SC forms it offers ISC and as well IB format (International baccalaureate) diploma. These different programmes train the pupils for the international changes and challenges and make them ready to face and conquer the world.
Cultural activity- the development of the cultural side of the personality is taken care by the vast library which has been a work of generations, the schools amphitheatre for the artistic expression in the form performing arts and music which is righty named the “Rose Bowl “adds to its charm. To top it as all it has its own museum!
Facilities- the schools is a 25000 square foot building with Apple Mac studio, a motion picture studio, dedicated reading rooms and trophy rooms. Besides it provides vocational guidance in the form of counselling and career information, education and guidance department. Besides all this there is a shooting range, wellness centre, and plethora of both indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
Fee- Presently the annual school fee is approx. INR 10, 25,000/- per annum or ($14402 US)
Address- Mall Road, Dehradun 248001
Phone: +91-135-2526400
Email: info@doonschool.com
Website: www.doonschool.com
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4Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School, Hyderabad
This is a residential All-Boys school In Hyderabad which was established in 1994 which that has day boarding facilities as well.
Curriculum- this school follows the CBSE syllabus from class I to XII
Culture- the basic guidelines of gurukul is based upon three principal aspects. Vidya- Modern Education, Sadvidya- Traditional Education and Brahmavidya- Spiritual enrichment of the students.
Facilities- This lush school campus is spread across 35 acres of land and boasts of international levels of playgrounds. It has well-equipped science, computer and spacious comfortable classrooms. This school has one of the best medical and emergency rooms in case of accidents or injuries.
Fee- Admission fee is non-refundable INR 25000/- ($351 US) and approximate annual fee is around 1, 28 000/-.( $1799US) Fee for lower Kindergarten is 67,000/-($941 US) annually.
Address- Chevella Road, R. R. District, Moinabad Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075
Phone: +91 888 666 7001 / 2
Email: hyderabad@gurukul.org
Website: www.gurukul.org/hyderabad
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5Little Flower High School, Hyderabad
This school was established way back in 1953 with the sole aim to provide complete and holistic education for all the students who enter this esteemed institution.
Curriculum- This school follows the CBSE curriculum and imparts education in English, Telugu and Hindi as a first and second language options, making it a cosmopolitan school to begin with. It has a vibrant culture of off the classroom teaching and learning experience with a lot of outdoor classes and nature studies.
Culture- This school has always aimed at personalized education system, which is student oriented and later on helps in skill advancement which is unique to every kid. The syllabus is international level which makes it easier for the students to make a great career outside the country too.
Facilities- it has a well-stacked library which serves both the primary and high school needs. Needless to say, it is also equipped with modern computer and science laboratories, digital libraries, audiovisual rooms, auditorium and well-equipped art and craft room.
Sports facilities- this school boasts of a fully developed gymnasium, volleyball court, basketball court, cricket pitch and indoor badminton courts to strengthen the physical abilities of the boys as well.
Fee-The yearly fee from the lower KG is 1, 23,300/- ($1732US) and class XII is 1, 65, 800/- ($2329 US) which includes the bus and the hostel fee as well as library charges. The break up is given in the school website.
Bombay Scottish church school which is also popularly known as the “Scottish†has been listed one of the top 10 finest schools in the country for the part 80 decades! And definitely not without its reasons. This private co-educational school first opened its doors in 1847 colonial India.
Curriculum- It follows the CISCE, New Delhi which conducts the ISCE exams all over the country. This school offers advanced placement facilities which are all affiliated to College Boards in America.
Facilities-The Libraries are heritage of this school with a huge collection which as to be housed in 2 different buildings. One library alone boasts of 20,000 rare books in it. The other library in the east Wing is dedicated to the senior students. Computers have been introduced in both the libraries.
School has state of the art science and computer labs for practical studies each with interactive digital boards. Also, there are 2 huge air-conditioned Computer labs and another one dedicated to the primary section complete with robotics classes!
Fee-Approximately 90,000/- ($ 1265US)annual which is subject to change per year.
Address-- 153, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Marg,
Mahim West, Mumbai 400016.
Phone: - 022-24451365 / 022-24453460
Email: - mahim@bombayscottish.in
Website: - bombayscottish.in
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7Loreto House, Kolkata
Again, as one of the best schools in India, and an educational gift established during the colonial period. Loreto House is the prime example of best schools for girls in the country and after all these years it has still not lost its sheen and prestige.
Curriculum--The school is affiliated to CISCE where students from class X and XII students appear ISCE and ISC board exams.
Culture-- established way back in 1842, the aim of the seminary has been to impart education to the minds, body and the spirit of the child.
Facilities-- Again as a mark of colonial vestige this school is has 3 well-stocked huge libraries which have books under all the disciplines of modern education as well as history, literature, and theology as well. The libraries are full of updated biographies, encyclopaedias and treasure of fiction and non-fiction books.
Sports and extra-curricular activities- School has a splendid basketball court, big playground, digital smart boards and audio-visual room.
Fee- Contact School directly for updated fee structure for this academic year.
Established in 1907 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers and named after the Arch Bishop of Kolkata of the time Paul Goethals. As in all colonial convent schools it started as an all boy’s school but now it’s a co-educational institute.
Curriculum- Affiliated to ISCE board of India
Culture- This 113-year-old school believes in its motto “Do All Things wellâ€. Therefore, it is considered the best school in the eastern region of India with best trained teachers who are also residents of the school along with the students.
Facilities- It has a well-stocked library which has a lot of colonial collection as well as many great additions by the patrons and alumni later on as well. The computer and science labs are the best this region of the country can offer. The class input and mode of teaching is international oriented with lot of exposure to Chinese and Korean teachers too.
Extra-curricular - Great basketball courts, indoor badminton and tennis sports. It has a big school auditorium and audio-visual room. The school canteen is huge and rated the best in the country.
Fee- Fee for tuition as well as boarding is approximately 1, 33, 200/-, ($1872US) but the fee is subject to change and must always be corroborated with the school staff directly.
Address- Dist.-Darjeeling, Kurseong, West Bengal 734203
Phone: 0354 233 1020
Email: goethalsmemorial@gmail.com
Website- gms.edu.in
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9St George’s School, Mussoorie
The school was founded by the Capuchin Fathers in 1853 in Barlow Ganj Village in Uttarakhand. The school name after the Saint Gorge and a then a church and clock tower was erected which was to be the first of its kind in Mussoorie.
Curriculum- They Follow the ISCE and ISC programme of examinations.
Culture - they are upholding the values of the founding gathers proudly for 166 years to make boys respectable and wholesome men and useful units in the society.
Facilities- large indoor auditorium with multimedia projectors and sound systems show movies to the kids on the weekends. Also, this halls doubles as a stage for drama and theatre and concerts. The school s has 2 big computer labs, well-equipped infirmary. There is 24/7 high power internet connectivity.
Sports- There is a large heated indoor swimming pool, there is a huge green turf laid down for football, cricket and athletics. 4 synthetic courts for basketball, tennis. Indoor sports facilities are great too with badminton and indoor tennis facilities along with billiards and pools rooms.
Fee- The annual fee comes to approximately 60000/- for the boarders.
Nestled among the scenic beauties of Himalayas over an area of 30 acres on the foothills of Himalayas, the school lies between the hills and the valley of Doon. This school has proudly taught and trained boys from our own country and also from the whole of south Asia.
Curriculum- The schools follows the CBSE exam pattern
Culture- Since its inception on 1937 by Ms Oliphant in a rented building called the white house. It has dedicated itself for providing the secularist and multi vision outlook to the students.
Facilities- The school is situated in lush green hill estate, along with the historical wing of the school the new innovations in educations have also run parallel to the school’s development. It has state of the art Reading room, Audio visual room, design and technology lab along with computer and science labs. The senior school have been divided into 5 blocks and the junior wing is the heritage “White House cottage†which was the humble beginning of the schools.
Extra-curricular- The school has well stocked libraries in all its wings; it has an internal stationary store, huge canteen, and all the necessary science labs.
Fee- subject to change so best information is provided by the school’s staff themselves.
Bishops cotton school is the oldest boarding school in Asia established in 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton.
Curriculum- The school follows the ISCE board of examinations along with the Chelmsford Sinker academic programme in association with Grindlays Game programme.
Culture- this schools has strived to make boys into men who are rooted in the Indian heritage and are committed to be a good human being ready to contribute positively to their country. Edinburgh outward bound programme.
Facilities: This historic school has spacious, large classrooms, library with 12000 books on various disciplines, along with magazines and periodicals and newspapers etc. the school dining area is a much-loved area of interaction where 5 meals a day is served. There is school shooting range and playgrounds with basketball and tennis court. There is computer and internet lab. Finally, the school’s infirmary and emergency ward have 2 full time medical professionals to deal with the smallest or the gravest of health issues of the kids.
Extra-curricular activities- The activities feature community activities such as wood work, lathe work, horticulture. There is a dedicated science club, photography club, theatre and drama societies, Irwin light club and creative writing society.
Fee- Annual fee which is subject to changes is approximately around 8, 72,000/- ($12256US)
As one of the best schools in India, this was founded in 1943, and was the first all-Girls school in whole of Rajasthan and the first all-girls school to be recognised by the Public-School Council of India.
Curriculum- It follows the CBSE curriculum till its class X level starting from Class V.
Culture- it organises dance and music festivals in its auditorium and storytelling as well as writing sessions to enhance the creativity as well as expression of the girls.
Facilities- We must start with the remarkable collection of almost 26 thousand books in the library of this schools which include all the subject books as wells as fiction and non-fiction, literature, periodicals etc. it has the subscription to 46 major national and international magazines. There is a separate sports complex, art block and science and computer wings with labs.
Fee- Approximately the tuition fee and boarding fee combines to 72,000/- ($1012US) annually
This famous Indian educational institute was established in 1897 as a boarding school for boys. It is situated in historic Gwalior fort and was meant for the royalties and princes of India. Now in modern days it’s a prestigious school which has opened its doors for everyone.
Curriculum- Follows the CBSE patterns of curriculum
Culture- Meant for the nobility this elitist school teaches the prime and the principled way of life and makes boys understand as well as appreciate our history and culture along with being smart and savvy enough to be successful anywhere in the world.
Facilities- The school is self-sustainable in its every way. It has its own tuck shop, stationery and medicine and infirmary department. It has its own clothing store and the library is simply magical with 10000 books called the FG Pearce library.
Co-curricular activities- it has its own football, cricket teams, basketball teams etc. also children can learn shooting, horse riding, archery, skating and swimming too. Adventure sports as well as vertebral sports such as chess are equally encouraged.
Fee- For Indian students the total fee inclusive of boarding and lodging along with tuition is 12, 00,000 annually. For international students the fee is about 14, 22,000/- $(19,986US) annually.
This school house is the power house of academics run by meritorious army of 205 teachers and producing the best results in the capitals for decades.
Curriculum- it follows the CBSE Curriculum for Its X and XII level examinations.
Culture- It has an aim of making leaders out of the students be it any field or domain.
Facilities- Excellent mentorship by the teachers, there is multimedia lab as well as internet lab along with the science labs. There are 3 dedicated libraries attending to the needs of junior, middle and senior school as well as the hostellers.
Extra-curricular activities- There are various clubs like code warriors which is a computer club; the grey matters club has bought great laurels to the schools through winning interschool as well as national and international quiz competitions. Then there is drama and theatre clubs for artistic expressions.
Fee- Subject to change: Visit the official website for the updated fee structure.
Greenwood is supposed the best boarding school in India, even in international standards. Established in 2004 was meant to be an international boarding school and it’s the only boarding school in Bangalore which has won 7 consecutive awards for its top quality.
Curriculum- Greenwood basically follows the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma program and ISCE curricula as well.
Culture- This school has a vision of futuristic curriculum which equally nurtures the personality as well as academic development of the students. It provides the complete all-around care and development of the personality.
Facilities- This school has a really well stocked library with 20000 titles under one roof along with DVDs and magazines and periodicals which gives in-depth knowledge about the global events. It also has 2 multimedia rooms with overhead projectors. It has stare of the art computer and science labs with 24/7 Wi-Fi network.
Extra-curricular- The school has sports pavilion with basketball and tennis courts and volleyball courts as well.
Fee- Approximately the fee for the senior schools is around 80,000/- ($11,24 US) but as we always maintained the fee structure is subject to change.
Address- No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560087
This relatively modern school was established in 2003 and has been IB school since its inception. Since the curriculum is international in its outlook, it's recognised as a one of the best schools of the country.
Curriculum- It offers the IB program as a diploma; apart from it students are prepared on the guidelines of ISCE and IGCSE examinations. The school is also a member of Cambridge International Primary Programme.
Facilities- The schools is sprawled across 130,000 square foot area which contains classrooms and labs. Classrooms are equipped with smart boards, WI-fi, air conditioning and lockers for students. The school has all the standard labs such as science and computer labs and also has dedicated music and dance halls. It has social science and language/arts departments too.
Extracurricular activities and sports- There are regular camping trips and outdoor sporting activities. The site of Matheran is used for recreational purposes.
Fee- Class X to XII have whopping fee of nearly 4lac 48,000/- ($ 675US) annually. The breakup of the fee is provided in the website.
Address- G block, 46, Trident Road, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098
Phone: 022 4061 7001
Website- da-is.org
Email: info@da-is.org
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17G D Birla Memorial School, Ranikhet
This school was established in 1987 in memory of Indian great Industrialist Ghanshyam Das Birla, this school now offers education to secondary and senior secondary level of students who number nearly 200 today. Its and all-boys school with hostel facilities and high benchmark for education.
Curriculum- It follows the CBSE programme of examination
Culture- It aims to blend in the traditional Indian culture with modern education techniques. The students are expected to achieve high and strive for greater goals in life. Therefore, they are developed in a 360-degree manner so that their personality is a complete one.
Facilities- School block itself is humongous with classrooms dormitories, gym, auditorium, dining hall and infirmary. Second block consists of all kinds of laboratories. Then there are dedicated music rooms and drama areas. Apart from these there are conference rooms, arts and sculpture rooms etc.
Extra-curricular activities and sports-There is a big playground, squash courts, basketball, volleyball courts, tennis courts and billiards room.
Fee- Approximately its 4,76, 900/- ($6703 US) annually inclusive of tuitions and boarding but it’s always subject to change.
Address- G.D. Birla Memorial School, Ranikhet, Uttarakhand - Birlagram, Chilianaula, Almora 263645
Website- www.gdbms.net
Email- office@gdbms.net
Phone- : +91 - 5966 - 226023
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18Rashtriya Military School, Dehradun
As one of the best schools in India, this is a military school for boys in Uttarakhand and RIMC is the feeder school for NDA and INA and IAF. The school was established in 1922 by the Prince of Wales, His Royal Highness Edward VIII.
Curriculum- Follows the CBSE pattern for Examinations and gradings.
Culture- since the inception this military school trains the boys to be the guardians of the country and its people and be scholarly warriors.
Facilities- The library is named after Major Somnath Sharma, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra in 1948. The library boasts of 18,000 titles, literature, fiction and non-fiction along with magazines and journals and some rare manuscripts. The computer centre helps the kids be in touch with the latest technological advancements in the world and in the world of defence as well.
Extra-curricular and sports- There is a huge swimming pool in which the students are trained as perfect swimmers. There are 2 full size squash courts, along with horse riding and shooting range all for the making of the perfect soldier of the future.
Fee- The annual fee is approximately around 62,400/-($877US) annually which is subject to change.
Modern school is a co-educational institute which was founded in 1920, its day as well as boarding school. This school sis the founding member of CDLS and fosters and encourages internal and global outlook.
Curriculum- The School is affiliated to CBSE programme; it is also a member of NPSE and of Indian Public-School Conference IPSE.
Culture- It believes in all-round development of the child and provides education in all three major streams of science, commerce and Humanities.
Facilities- It has a junior as well as senor library catering to their exact needs. The senior’s library organises a book week every year which enhances the reading habit of the students.
Extra-curricular activities and sports- School has a nice sports infrastructure with playgrounds, dedicated football, cricket and basketball teams. It also has the infrastructure for badminton and tennis.
FEE- For day scholars the annual fee is approximately 100,000 ($1405US) and for the hostellers its 300,000 ($4216US) annually.
The school was established by a congregation of Christian Brothers founded this school in 1959 and it has been voted the best school in the tri city area for the years 2013, 14, 15 consecutively.
Curriculum- The school is affiliated to CBSE and is recognised by the Chandigarh Education Department.
Culture- this school has introduced interdisciplinary books and lesson plans to replace the traditional books in the class. This has actually created an interdisciplinary interest in students about different subjects.
Facilities- The school has a multimedia room and 2 computer labs. The school was awarded the best computer literacy award by the Ministry of Information and Technology. It also has 3 large math and science labs as well as well-equipped music and dance halls.
Extra-curricular activities- it has various clubs and societies such as science and aerospace club, the robotics club is the new rage. Then there is dance and drama clubs as well as chef club and finally a photography club.
FEE- Approximately for the class 12th student the annual fee is 60,000/- ($543 US) which is subject to change.
Address- St. John’s High School Sector 26, Chandigarh – 160019 India