Calcutta International School vs The Heritage School - Vasant Kunj

	C Calcutta International School Kolkata, India	T The Heritage School - Vasant Kunj Kolkata, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹45,000 - 150,667	Fees / year ₹45,960 - 63,300
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 IGCSE, IB (DP), ICSE/ISC
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 3,130
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 724 Anandapur, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Kolkata 700107, West Bengal, India	Location 994 Madurdaha-Chowbaga Road, Anandpur, East Kolkata Township, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107, India
Stages	Stages Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18)	Stages Pre-Nursery to Class XII (ages 3 to 18)
School type	School type Private co-educational day school	School type Private co-educational day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Multicultural student body representing over 17 nationalities from all continents.	Pupil nationality mix Predominantly Indian students with some international enrolment.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Dedicated SEN department, counselling department, and language development support for students needing additional assistance.	Additional learning support The school operates a dedicated inclusion programme for students with special educational needs, with trained staff and individualised support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (with British curriculum heritage)	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
School day structure	School day structure Full-day programme with regular assemblies, interactive classroom sessions, and after-school extracurricular activities.	School day structure Pre-Primary: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Classes I to VIII: 7:20 AM to 3:30 PM. The academic year begins in April.
Bus service details	Bus service details Contact the school for transport arrangements.	Bus service details AC bus service available with GPS tracking systems.
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 —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school only; no boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements Day school only; no boarding facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required.	Uniform requirement Uniform is required.
Food options	Food options On-campus dining arrangements available. Contact the school for details.	Food options Dining hall on campus. Details of meal plans not specified.
House system	House system Student clubs and leadership roles available.	House system Student council and house system in place.
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 Owned and managed by the Kalyan Bharti Trust.
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 The school offers ICSE and ISC for the national track, Cambridge IGCSE for the international middle years, and the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. Cambridge Lower Secondary is also available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school highlights favourable student-teacher ratios as a key feature. Over 700 students enrolled.	Student teacher ratio The school employs approximately 250 teaching staff.
Exam results	Exam results Graduates have progressed to leading universities worldwide.	Exam results Alumni have secured placements at IITs, Stanford, Oxford, and other prestigious universities globally.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Career counselling programme supports university applications and placements at top institutions.	Higher education progression Dedicated student placement assistance and career counselling are available. Graduates have progressed to leading Indian and international universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Enrichment through robotics, coding, AI projects, and internship opportunities for senior students.	Gifted and talented Research-based assessment and active learning approaches support advanced learners.
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 Counselling services are available on campus to support student wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN department with specialised staff supporting students with diverse learning needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) Dedicated inclusion programme with trained staff and individualised support plans for students with special educational needs.
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 Support available for students requiring English language assistance.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing On-campus counselling department and whole-school safety interventions programme.	Mental wellbeing On-campus counselling services and a holistic approach incorporating yoga and physical activity.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Whole-school safety interventions programme. On-campus infirmary staffed by qualified nurse with emergency partnership with Fortis Hospital.	Safeguarding CCTV monitoring across campus. Infirmary staffed with two trained nurses throughout school hours. Medical check-ups conducted regularly.
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 campus includes modern classrooms, science and computer laboratories, libraries, a dining hall, and an infirmary with trained nurses on duty throughout school hours. CCTV security is in place across the campus.
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 Two swimming pools, a 200-metre athletics track, two basketball courts, two badminton courts, two synthetic tennis courts, cricket and football fields, an archery ground, rock climbing wall, roller skating rink, rifle shooting range, indoor table tennis, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
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 Science laboratories, computer labs, well-stocked libraries, and dedicated arts and technology spaces.
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 Yoga, pottery, weaving, art, music, drama, student council, Interact Club, Surya Kiran outreach programme, Swachh Bharat environmental initiatives, and mushroom cultivation project.
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 Founded in 2001 by the Kalyan Bharti Trust as a unique endeavour to recreate the ancient Gurukul tradition of India while incorporating modern educational methods.
Community	Community Multicultural community with over 17 nationalities represented. Active alumni network and parent engagement through regular events and Open House programmes.	Community Active community engagement through outreach programmes including Surya Kiran, Kalyani Health Care, and environmental initiatives. International partnerships with schools abroad.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent portal available for communication and engagement. Regular Open House events for parents.	Parent teacher association Parent involvement encouraged through regular communication and school events.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Robotics, coding, AI projects, chess club, and internship opportunities for senior students.	Academic & intellectual Research-based projects, career counselling, and competitive exam preparation.
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 Pottery, weaving, art, music, and drama programmes.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Multicultural community with students from over 17 nationalities. Regional and foreign language programmes available.	Cultural & language Heritage programmes celebrating Indian traditions and cultural values.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Student clubs, photography, dance, and a one-month trial period to explore activities before committing.	Social & hobbies Student council, Interact Club, and various hobby-based activities.
Community & service	Community & service Community engagement and alumni network fostering connections between current and former students.	Community & service Surya Kiran outreach programme, Kalyani Health Care initiative, Swachh Bharat environmental campaign, and mushroom cultivation community project.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Career counselling programme, internship placements, and student leadership roles.	Leadership & professional Student council leadership roles and placement assistance for university applications.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Counselling department, yoga, aerobics, and whole-school safety interventions programme.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga programme, sports as compulsory part of the curriculum, and counselling services.
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 English, Hindi, and Bengali are offered. Additional language options may be available under the IGCSE and IB tracks.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the primary medium of instruction. Hindi, Bengali, French, and Spanish are available as additional languages.	Bilingual teaching English is the primary medium of instruction. Hindi and Bengali are taught as additional languages.
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 Teachers serve as senior examiners and curriculum designers at national and international levels.
Accreditations	Accreditations Affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), Edexcel UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).	Accreditations Affiliated with CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).
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 Online registration at admissions.theheritageschool.org. Registration fee of INR 2,000 for IBDP, IGCSE, and Cambridge Lower Secondary or INR 1,500 for other classes. Admission is subject to seat availability and assessment based on previous academic records. Currently accepting applications for Class XI (ISC), Classes VI to VIII, IGCSE-I, and IBDP-I.
Scholarships	Scholarships Contact the school for scholarship information.	Scholarships Aatman Scholarship programme available. RTE (Right to Education) admissions also accepted.
Waitlist	Waitlist Admission is subject to seat availability.	Waitlist Admission is subject to seat availability; waitlist procedures apply when classes are full.
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