City Montessori School – Aliganj Campus I

India, Lucknow

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ₹77,680 - 168,820

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 7200

Type Co-educational

Opened 1993

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Hindi

Typical class size 29

Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

City Montessori School – Aliganj Campus I sits in Sector O, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The campus serves ages 3 to 18, offering Montessori to K-12 education. The curriculum combines the Indian Curriculum with ICSE for Science and Commerce streams, and a Cambridge International Curriculum for classes I–VII, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels available. A Cambridge section affiliated to Cambridge International Education was introduced for I–VII grades this year. The Cambridge programme emphasizes critical reasoning and global competence. The campus also integrates Vision 2025 goals, new pedagogies, and United Nations SDGs to create a child‑centric learning environment. A notable program is Celesta International, an arts‑focused event organized by Harmony Building that celebrates imagination and creativity. Campus life features a Staff Council and a Student Council, offering leadership opportunities. Senior Principal Mrs Jyoti Kashyap and Principal Mrs Shivani Singh lead CMS Aliganj Campus I, dating from 1993 and continuing.

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Sector 'O', Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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The Essentials

Location

CMS Aliganj Campus I is part of City Montessori School, located in the Aliganj area. The Cambridge International Curriculum has been adopted at this campus. The campus provides education from Montessori to K-12 level (ISC) in Science and Commerce streams in the ICSE section. A Cambridge section affiliated to Cambridge International Education has been introduced for classes I to VII this year.

Stages

Montessori to Class XII (ISC); Cambridge section for classes I–VII.

Country affiliation

India

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Fees

Application & One‑time fees
- Prospectus & application fee: INR 1,200.
- Admission fee (one‑time, charged by class):
- Montessori–KG, Class I–V: INR 13,000.
- Class VI – VIII: INR 15,000.
- Class IX – X: INR 16,000.
- Class XI – XII: INR 17,000.
- Security money / deposit (one‑time): INR 5,000 (standard CMS schedule).
- Note: Admission fee, once charged, is non‑refundable.

Tuition and recurring fees — CMS (ICSE/General) section — per month / exam charges by year group
- Montessori – KG:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 4,780 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge (realised in August): INR 560.
- Annual exam charge (realised in December): INR 560.
- Class I:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 6,370 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 910.
- Annual exam charge: INR 910.
- Class II–V:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 7,220 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 940.
- Annual exam charge: INR 940.
- Class VI:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 9,220 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 1,360.
- Annual exam charge: INR 1,360.
- Class VII–VIII:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 9,580 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 1,360.
- Annual exam charge: INR 1,360.
- Class IX–X:
- Monthly composite fee: INR 11,970 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 1,670.
- Annual exam charge: INR 1,670.
- Optional Computer/AI (where taken for board subjects): INR 1,150 per month (classes IX–X). Optional Science practical/material charges: INR 1,350 per annum (classes IX–X).
- Class XI–XII (ICSE/ISC streams):
- Monthly composite fee: INR 12,300 per month.
- Half‑yearly exam charge: INR 2,110.
- Annual exam charge: INR 2,110.
- Optional Computer/AI (where taken for board subjects): INR 1,250 per month (classes XI–XII). Optional Science practical/material charges: INR 1,600 per annum (classes XI–XII).

Tuition and recurring fees — CMS Cambridge section (where applicable at the campus)
- Prospectus & form fee: INR 1,200.
- Admission fee (Cambridge section, one‑time): INR 20,000.
- Security money (Cambridge section, one‑time): INR 7,000.
- Monthly composite fee (Cambridge):
- Classes I – V: INR 13,760 per month.
- Classes VI – VIII: INR 16,010 per month.
- Classes IX – X: INR 18,400 per month.
- Classes XI – XII: INR 19,970 per month.
- Cambridge Board/CAIE examination fees are charged separately as declared by the examination authority (per subject for Grades X–XII). Materials fee for Design & Technology (Grades IX–XII): INR 400 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Financial session runs from 1 July to 30 June. Fees are structured across two academic terms: July–December and January–June.
- Regular fees for the 12‑month session are charged in instalments; the published schedule uses eight instalments across the session.
- To retain a place for the next session, parents are required to pay the July fee as an advance by the end of April.
- Payment methods accepted:
- Account‑payee crossed cheque in favour of "City Montessori School, Lucknow".
- Bank Draft.
- Online payment via the school ERP / CMS Parent App (online fee payment facility available).
- Cash is not accepted for fee payments. Payments received up to the 10th of the month must be through account‑payee crossed cheque/Bank Draft. After the 10th (or 11th if the 10th is a holiday/Sunday) a late fee of INR 400 is levied; payments from the 11th until the month end will be accepted only by Bank Draft. If fees are not paid by the last date of the month, the student's name may be struck off the attendance register. No late payment fine is levied for payments made through online mode.
- In case of a bounced cheque, a fee of INR 300 is charged.

Boarding / Hostel
- Boarding is not provided at the Aliganj Campus I (day‑school campus). No boarding/hostel fees apply at this campus.

Other costs and optional services
- Re‑admission fee (if applicable): INR 800.
- Duplicate fee bill: INR 100.
- Transfer Certificate (T.C.) fee: INR 800.
- International Function Fee (charged in the year a campus holds an international event): INR 500.
- Optional co‑curricular / activity fees:
- Robotics Club: INR 600 per month.
- Foreign language lessons: INR 550 per month.
- Swimming: INR 2,100 for 6 months (alternative short‑term summer option: INR 1,050 per month for April–June).
- Music (individual lessons, per month): Grade 1–2: INR 2,000; Grade 3–4: INR 2,500; Grade 5–6: INR 3,000; Grade 7–8: INR 4,000. Group lessons: small group INR 1,200 per month; large group INR 300 per month.
- Jai Jagat Section Fee: INR 12,000 per annum (one‑time annual charge; non‑refundable).
- Transport (optional; charged for the full 12‑month session unless joining mid‑session):
- Rickshaw fares per month: up to 1 km INR 900; 1–2 km INR 1,190; 2–4 km INR 1,360.
- Bus / Van fares per month (example bands): up to 2 km INR 2,200; up to 4 km INR 2,530; up to 7 km INR 3,450; up to 10 km INR 4,400; 11–14 km INR 4,880; 15–18 km INR 5,060; 19–22 km INR 5,230; beyond 22 km charged at INR 460 per km. Transport fees are realised for the entire 12‑month session; specific notice rules apply on withdrawal (one month's notice or one month's conveyance charge if leaving before term end).

Refunds and deposit handling
- Admission fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Jai Jagat section fee is non‑refundable.
- Security money / deposit (INR 5,000) is shown as a one‑time security amount on the standard fee schedule; refund practices for security money are governed by campus/school rules at the time of student exit. Some campus fee documents and school prospectus material treat security money as a refundable deposit subject to rules.

Other payment‑related administrative fines and charges
- Late payment fine: INR 400 (applied as described under payment terms).
- Bounce cheque fee: INR 300.

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Academics

Curriculum

The Cambridge International Curriculum is offered and Cambridge qualifications are available. A Cambridge section is affiliated for classes I to VII. The campus provides Montessori to Class XII (ISC) in Science and Commerce streams in the ICSE section. The Cambridge curriculum emphasizes critical reasoning and global competence.

Higher Education Progression

Cambridge qualifications enable CMS students to apply to universities worldwide and pursue professional careers globally.

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FAQs

Where is City Montessori School – Aliganj Campus I located and what age range does it serve?

CMS Aliganj Campus I is in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, India. It serves students aged 3 to 18, from Montessori through Class XII (ISC). The campus offers the Cambridge International Curriculum for classes I–VII and an ICSE/ISC pathway for higher grades, with Cambridge section provisions for the early years.

What curricula and sections does the campus offer?

The Cambridge International Curriculum is offered for classes I–VII, with a Cambridge section affiliated to Cambridge International Education introduced for those grades this year. For the ICSE stream, the campus runs Montessori to Class XII ISC in Science and Commerce. This makes CMS Aliganj Campus I a dual-path campus with Cambridge and ICSE/ISC options.

Is the campus a day school or does it offer boarding?

CMS Aliganj Campus I is a day-school campus; boarding is not provided and no boarding fees apply.

What are the admission and security fees for entering Montessori–KG and other classes?

Prospectus and application fee is INR 1,200. Admission fees are charged by class: Montessori–KG and Class I–V are INR 13,000; Class VI–VIII are INR 15,000; Class IX–X are INR 16,000; Class XI–XII are INR 17,000. A one-time security deposit of INR 5,000 applies.

How are monthly tuition and exam charges structured, including Cambridge sections?

Monthly composite fees range from INR 4,780 for Montessori–KG to INR 12,300 for Class XI–XII (ICSE/ISC). There are half-yearly and annual exam charges varying by class. The Cambridge section has its own schedule, with monthly fees by class (I–V: INR 13,760; VI–VIII: INR 16,010; IX–X: INR 18,400; XI–XII: INR 19,970) and separate board/subject exam fees.

What are the general payment terms and refund policies?

The financial year runs from July to June with eight instalments across two terms (July–December and January–June). Late payments incur INR 400; online payments avoid late fees. Admission fees are non-refundable, and security money rules vary by campus; payments are not accepted in cash and can be made by cheque, bank draft, or the CMS Parent App.

What is the Cambridge section experience like for classes I–VII?

A Cambridge section affiliated to Cambridge International Education has been introduced for classes I–VII this year, highlighting a focus on global assessment standards and critical reasoning within the Cambridge framework.

How does the campus prepare students for higher education with Cambridge qualifications?

Cambridge qualifications enable CMS students to apply to universities worldwide and pursue professional careers globally, complementing the ICSE/ISC pathway offered on the campus.

Are Montessori/ICSE and Cambridge curricula clearly distinct on this campus?

Yes. The Montessori to Class XII ISC path follows the ICSE framework in Science and Commerce, while the Cambridge section applies Cambridge International Curriculum for the early secondary levels (I–VII) and Cambridge qualifications for higher grades.

What extracurricular or special academic facilities are highlighted at the campus?

Celesta International, organized by Harmony Building at CMS Aliganj Campus I, focuses on imagination and creativity and provides an international platform for creative expression. The campus also offers optional co-curricular activities with fees such as Robotics Club, foreign language lessons, swimming, and music lessons.

What governance or student leadership facilities exist on campus?

Campus Life includes a Staff Council and a Student Council, with Office Bearers overseeing student governance and campus activities.

Are there notable campus features or programs that stand out?

A notable feature is Celesta International, an international platform for creativity organized by Harmony Building. The campus supports both Cambridge and ICSE/ISC streams and hosts international events through Celesta.

What leadership or student involvement opportunities are available beyond academics?

There is a Student Council and a Staff Council that provide leadership opportunities and representation in campus activities.

What extracurricular options exist and what are their costs?

Options include Robotics Club (INR 600 per month), foreign language lessons (INR 550 per month), swimming (INR 2,100 for six months, with a shorter April–June option at INR 1,050 per month), and music lessons with varying fees by grade (earlier grades priced lower; music group options are also available).

What is Celesta International and how does it relate to the school?

Celesta International is an event organized by Harmony Building at CMS Aliganj Campus I that focuses on imagination and creativity and provides an international platform for creative expression.

When was CMS Aliganj Campus I established and who leads it?

CMS Aliganj Campus I was established on 30 June 1993. The Senior Principal is Mrs. Jyoti Kashyap and the Principal is Mrs. Shivani Singh; the broader CMS leadership is headed by Prof Geeta Gandhi Kingdon as President and MD.

What community and alumni features does the campus offer?

The campus has a distinguished alumni section and hosts events like Celesta International, reflecting active community engagement. Campus life also includes a Staff Council and a Student Council to support ongoing involvement across generations.

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