Calcutta International School vs The Cambridge School (TCS)

	C Calcutta International School Kolkata, India	T The Cambridge School (TCS) Kolkata, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹45,000 - 150,667	Fees / year ₹123,504 - 192,504
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 724 Anandapur, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Kolkata 700107, West Bengal, India	Location 7 & 7/1 Satyendra Nath Majumder Sarani, Calcutta 700026, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Stages	Stages Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18)	Stages Kindergarten – Class 5 (Cambridge Primary); Class 6–8 (Cambridge Lower Secondary); Class 9–10 (IGCSE); Class 11–12 (Cambridge A Levels)
School type	School type Private co-educational day school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Multicultural student body representing over 17 nationalities from all continents.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Dedicated SEN department, counselling department, and language development support for students needing additional assistance.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (with British curriculum heritage)	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Full-day programme with regular assemblies, interactive classroom sessions, and after-school extracurricular activities.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Contact the school for transport arrangements.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition ranges from approximately INR 2,11,600 for Pre-Nursery to INR 4,61,600 for the IB Diploma, inclusive of tech, event, and session fees. One-time admission and development fees apply.	Fee details Application fees - Document verification & application fee: INR 2,500 (payable when documents are verified during the application process). The application fee is either adjusted against fees payable on admission or refunded if admission cannot be granted. One‑time admission fee and published monthly tuition (by class) - Nursery: Admission fee INR 40,000; Monthly tuition INR 6,667. Per term (6 months): INR 40,002; Per year (12 months): INR 80,004. - Lower KG: Admission fee INR 40,000; Monthly tuition INR 6,667. Per term (6 months): INR 40,002; Per year (12 months): INR 80,004. - Upper KG / Class I: Admission fee INR 40,000; Monthly tuition INR 6,667. Per term (6 months): INR 40,002; Per year (12 months): INR 80,004. - Class II: Admission fee INR 35,000; Monthly tuition INR 7,833. Per term (6 months): INR 46,998; Per year (12 months): INR 93,996. - Class III: Admission fee INR 35,000; Monthly tuition INR 7,833. Per term (6 months): INR 46,998; Per year (12 months): INR 93,996. - Class IV: Admission fee INR 35,000; Monthly tuition INR 7,833. Per term (6 months): INR 46,998; Per year (12 months): INR 93,996. - Class V: Admission fee INR 30,000; Monthly tuition INR 10,667. Per term (6 months): INR 64,002; Per year (12 months): INR 128,004. - Class VI: Admission fee INR 30,000; Monthly tuition INR 10,667. Per term (6 months): INR 64,002; Per year (12 months): INR 128,004. - Class VII: Admission fee INR 30,000; Monthly tuition INR 10,667. Per term (6 months): INR 64,002; Per year (12 months): INR 128,004. - Class VIII: Admission fee INR 25,000; Monthly tuition INR 13,667. Per term (6 months): INR 82,002; Per year (12 months): INR 164,004. - Class IX: Admission fee INR 25,000; Monthly tuition INR 13,667. Per term (6 months): INR 82,002; Per year (12 months): INR 164,004. - Class X: Monthly tuition INR 13,667; No new admissions except from the same board. Per term (6 months): INR 82,002; Per year (12 months): INR 164,004. - Class XI: Admission fee INR 20,000; Monthly tuition INR 13,667. Per term (6 months): INR 82,002; Per year (12 months): INR 164,004. - Class XII: Monthly tuition INR 13,667; No new admissions except from the same board. Per term (6 months): INR 82,002; Per year (12 months): INR 164,004. Note: the per‑term and per‑year amounts above are calculated from the published monthly tuition (per term = monthly × 6; per year = monthly × 12) and the school's session timetable with session fees payable in April and October. Other fees and included / excluded items - Session fee: INR 3,000 payable twice a year (in April and October) for all classes; total session fees per academic year: INR 6,000. - Inclusions: Tuition fees (as published) include the cost of books, remedial classes, and all co‑curricular activities, except out‑of‑city excursions. - Exclusions: Cambridge board examination fees for Classes X, XI and XII are not included; those examination fees vary annually and are charged separately. - Uniform, transport, and other incidental costs: the school's published fee schedule does not list separate amounts for uniforms or transport; these items are not shown as included in the published tuition schedule. Transport arrangements are not clearly published. Boarding fees - No boarding or hostel fees are published; the school does not publish a boarding/hostel provision in the published admissions and fee material. Refunds and withdrawal terms - Application fee handling: the application fee is adjusted against fees payable on admission or refunded if admission cannot be granted. - General refund policy: Fees once paid are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal notice: For withdrawing students a three‑month notice is required or payment of fees for three months in lieu of notice; all issued books must be returned on withdrawal. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published as a monthly amount; the school charges a session fee twice a year (April and October). The published schedule therefore reflects monthly billing with session fee installments at the start of each half of the academic year. Per‑term and per‑year calculations above follow from the published monthly tuition and the twice‑yearly session fee schedule. Accepted payment methods - The school's published admissions and fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer or cheque) in the publicly published fee material. Contact the admissions office for the school's current accepted payment methods and bank/payment details. Contact details published by the school: +91‑89022‑12250; +91‑82320‑42019; info@thecambridgeschool.ac.in.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school only; no boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options On-campus dining arrangements available. Contact the school for details.	Food options —
House system	House system Student clubs and leadership roles available.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governed by a Board of Governors. Originally founded as King's House School in 1953 and registered as Calcutta International School in 1970.	Governance and ownership The Cambridge School is led by Founder Director Mr. Sarojesh Mukerjee; coordinators of different school sections report directly to him.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge curriculum from Primary through IGCSE (Grades 9-10). Students in Grades 11-12 choose between Cambridge A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details Cambridge Primary (Kindergarten–Class 5), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Class 6–8), Cambridge IGCSE (Class 9–10), and Cambridge A Levels (Class 11–12) are offered, providing a seamless Cambridge curriculum from Nursery to Class 12. Cambridge IGCSE in five subjects including English Language is equivalent to the secondary school qualification of any Indian board. Languages taught include Hindi or Bengali in early grades, with French offered from Class V onward (Hindi/Bengali and French appear in Classes VI–VII).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school highlights favourable student-teacher ratios as a key feature. Over 700 students enrolled.	Student teacher ratio 1:20
Exam results	Exam results Graduates have progressed to leading universities worldwide.	Exam results Many international Class XI and XII students have received the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for achieving the highest marks in India among Cambridge-registered schools across Science, Business Studies, and Humanities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Career counselling programme supports university applications and placements at top institutions.	Higher education progression TCS students are routinely admitted to Indian higher-education institutes including Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, Presidency University, and Medical College, Kolkata, with further admissions to St. Xavier's College, Loreto College, and Shri Shikshayatan College. Globally, graduates have attended institutions such as the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, and the University of Cambridge (UK), and universities in the US including the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, University of New Hampshire, and Rutgers; Knox, Wooster, and Claremont Colleges. The school also notes admissions in Canada, Australia, China, and Singapore.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Enrichment through robotics, coding, AI projects, and internship opportunities for senior students.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Dedicated counselling department providing social and emotional support for all students.	Social & emotional learning The Cambridge School emphasizes values-based learning and a strong moral code, which fosters advanced inferential, interpretational, creative, and co-relational thinking. Empathy and interpersonal skills are developed early, alongside leadership, communication, and independent thinking. Co-curricular activities and events such as Winterfest, talent shows, film reviews, public speaking, and analytical writing exercises broaden social-emotional growth and teamwork. The aim is to nurture well-rounded individuals through experiences that build confidence, collaboration, and service.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN department with specialised staff supporting students with diverse learning needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Language development programme supporting students for whom English is an additional language.	English as an additional language English Language / ESL is listed for IX–X; XI–XII offers English Language and English Literature.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing On-campus counselling department and whole-school safety interventions programme.	Mental wellbeing Beyond academics, The Cambridge School offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities, including Robotics, Art, Drama, Cricket and Football training, and Creative & Contemporary Dance, which support holistic development. These activities are paired with ongoing events such as Winterfest, Winterfete, Common Ground, and Mélange that cultivate leadership and teamwork. The school's approach encourages practical application, experiential learning, and community involvement, contributing to students' well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Whole-school safety interventions programme. On-campus infirmary staffed by qualified nurse with emergency partnership with Fortis Hospital.	Safeguarding Safety and security are top priorities, overseen by a dedicated committee of teachers and guardians. Fire drills are conducted once every term to prepare for emergencies.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview State-of-the-art campus completed in 2024 with modern libraries, science labs, computer labs, language rooms, an audio-visual room, art studio, music room, indoor games room, Tot Lot play area, and an on-campus infirmary staffed by a qualified nurse with Fortis Hospital partnership.	Facilities overview The Cambridge School operates from two adjacent, fully refurbished buildings on Satyendra Nath Majumder Sarani in Calcutta. Classrooms and key facilities are air-conditioned. The campus includes spacious courtyards that double as play areas for students. Fire drills are conducted once per term to ensure safety.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Indoor games room with table tennis, chess, and carrom. Football, basketball, and cricket programmes available. Tot Lot playground for primary students. Yoga and aerobics space.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Four specialised science labs (physics, chemistry, biology, general), junior ICT lab with 24 desktops, senior ICT lab with laptops for robotics and coding, language rooms, and a well-stocked library with books in regional and foreign languages.	Academic facilities The Cambridge School offers Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Level qualifications from Nursery to Class 12. It is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education, the University of Cambridge's exam board. It conducts board examinations on its own premises, a first for Calcutta and West Bengal. It is also registered with the College Board, USA.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Football, basketball, cricket, music, western dance, vocals, photography, robotics, chess, and more. Mandatory participation for Grades 3-8, optional for Grades 9-12.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular activities include Robotics, Art, Drama, Cricket and Football training, and Creative and Contemporary Dance. New co-curricular activities are introduced regularly. The school hosts annual events such as Winterfest, Winterfete, Common Ground, and Mélange, and the Cambridge School Talent Show is held monthly.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1953 as King's House School on Lee Road by a British family who sought quality education for their sons in Kolkata. Miss Barth was appointed as the first principal. Officially registered as Calcutta International School in 1970. The school relocated to its current Anandapur campus in 2006, growing from 2 students to over 700.	History The Cambridge School, Calcutta (TCS) offers Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Level qualifications from Nursery to Class 12. It is Calcutta's oldest and largest Cambridge-affiliated international school. The Founder Director is Mr. Sarojesh Mukerjee. The school operates from two adjacent buildings on Satyendra Nath Majumder Sarani in South Central Calcutta, with air-conditioned classrooms and spacious courtyards. It is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education and with the College Board, and board examinations are conducted on campus.
Community	Community Multicultural community with over 17 nationalities represented. Active alumni network and parent engagement through regular events and Open House programmes.	Community The Cambridge School Kolkata emphasizes holistic development with a qualified faculty and a values-based learning culture. It offers co-curricular activities such as Robotics, Art, Drama, Cricket and Football, and Creative and Contemporary Dance, with new activities introduced regularly. The school hosts annual events such as Winterfest and Winterfete, and also runs a panel discussion (Common Ground) and Mélange, plus a monthly Talent Show that fosters leadership and teamwork. Alumni report placements at prestigious universities and companies in India and abroad.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent portal available for communication and engagement. Regular Open House events for parents.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Robotics, coding, AI projects, chess club, and internship opportunities for senior students.	Academic & intellectual Co-curricular activities include Robotics, Art, Drama, Cricket and Football training, and Creative and Contemporary Dance. Public speaking sessions, film reviews, and analytical writing exercises are part of student life, alongside events based on topical issues. New co-curricular activities are introduced regularly to keep students engaged. The Cambridge School emphasizes the practical application of theoretical knowledge through experiential learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art studio supporting drawing, painting, printmaking, clay modelling, and digital media. Music room with piano, keyboards, drums, and guitars. Photography and western dance.	Arts & creative The Cambridge School offers co-curricular activities in Art, Drama, and Creative and Contemporary Dance. Film reviews and public speaking sessions are part of student life, alongside events based on topical issues. Winterfest and the monthly Talent Show provide platforms to showcase talents. Creative expression is fostered through a range of arts-based activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Multicultural community with students from over 17 nationalities. Regional and foreign language programmes available.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Student clubs, photography, dance, and a one-month trial period to explore activities before committing.	Social & hobbies The Cambridge School hosts a monthly Talent Show. Winterfest, Winterfete, and Mélange are annual events that engage students in drama and other activities. Public speaking sessions and film reviews are part of student life. These activities help develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Community & service	Community & service Community engagement and alumni network fostering connections between current and former students.	Community & service The Cambridge School organizes events that build awareness of topical issues and provide opportunities for community service. The annual events provide platforms to interact, learn, perform community service, and showcase talents.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Career counselling programme, internship placements, and student leadership roles.	Leadership & professional Events develop leadership and team-building skills. Panel discussions such as TCS Common Ground and other events foster communication and professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Counselling department, yoga, aerobics, and whole-school safety interventions programme.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Cricket and Football training are offered as part of the co-curricular program. Creative and Contemporary Dance are also part of the arts offerings. The campus operates from two adjacent buildings with air-conditioned classrooms and spacious courtyards that double as play areas.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Dedicated language rooms with age-appropriate books and digital tools. Regional and foreign language learning supported across all year groups.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the primary medium of instruction. Hindi, Bengali, French, and Spanish are available as additional languages.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Over 70 years of educational excellence since 1953. Recognised as a leading international school in Kolkata.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), Edexcel UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education — The Cambridge School is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education, the exam board wholly owned by the University of Cambridge. College Board, USA — The Cambridge School is registered with the College Board (School Code: 671093).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Online application form available at calcuttais.edu.in. Registration fee of INR 8,000 for all grades. Open House events held regularly. Grade XI admissions have a separate process.	Admissions 1. Guardians must complete the Registration Form, which can be downloaded from here, and submit the filled-in form along with scanned copies of academic reports to admissions@thecambridgeschool.ac.in. 2. After submission, documents are verified and an application fee of INR 2500 must be paid. This step moves the application toward the admission review. 3. Candidates will be invited for an admission review and may be required to take admission tests (for Class VIII and above). The tests assess proficiency in English and Mathematics, and candidates for Science subjects, Economics, and Mathematics will be evaluated accordingly. 4. Those residing outside Kolkata will be reviewed via WhatsApp video call (preferred) or phone interview. Following the admission review and tests, selected candidates will be advised to collect, complete, and return their Admission Forms within a week. The application fee is either adjusted against the fees payable upon admission or refunded if admission cannot be granted for any reason. Admissions are open for Primary Classes and AS Levels (Class XI). Limited seats may occasionally be available in other classes due to withdrawals. Merit-based exceptions will be considered.
Scholarships	Scholarships Contact the school for scholarship information.	Scholarships The Cambridge School offers several scholarships: The Young Achiever Scholarship at IGCSE (Instituted in 2008) awarded to students with the highest academic achievements at IGCSE (Class X); all tuition fees waived for one academic year. The Scholarship in Business is awarded to students achieving the highest marks in the Class XI final examinations in the Business stream. The Scholarship in Science is awarded to students achieving the highest marks in the Class XI final examinations in the Science stream. The Scholarship in Humanities is awarded to students achieving the highest marks in the Class XI final examinations in the Humanities stream.
Waitlist	Waitlist Admission is subject to seat availability.	Waitlist —
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