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Himali Boarding School

India, Kurseong

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The school at a glance
Fees ₹37,800 - 189,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1978
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Thai, Bengali, Hindi
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Himali Boarding School is a co-educational boarding school located in Doomaram, Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal. It offers the Indian Curriculum and Cambridge Pathways: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, with ICSE/ISC examinations for Grades 10 and 12 under CISCE and Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Levels assessments. Classes run from kindergarten to Class XII, with multiple affiliations that support a broad range of curricula. The school's approach focuses on helping each student realize their potential, with regular progress monitoring and opportunities to develop talents beyond the core curriculum; sport, theatre, music and dance are integrated, and technology is used as a learning tool. The campus features bright, well-ventilated classrooms, fully equipped science and computer laboratories, and a well-stocked library, along with a nutritionist-supervised canteen. Boarding comprises separate male and female hostels (roughly 400 beds for boys, 300 for girls) with on-call medical facilities and 24-hour campus vigilance. Sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, cricket and table tennis, with a on-site gym and aerobics, and extracurriculars cover theatre, music and dance, a cinema facility, Mindspark adaptive-learning, expeditions and international exchanges.

Doomaram, P.O. Kurseong, 734203, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

The Essentials

Location
Doomaram, P.O. Kurseong, Pin: 734203, Dist: Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Kurseong lies in the Eastern Himalayas on the western slope of a valley overlooking the Balasan River, with the Kanchenjunga mountains to the north and Siliguri's plains to the south. The school is located in the town of Kurseong and is well connected by air, rail, and road: Bagdogra Airport about 40 km away, New Jalpaiguri Station about 45 km away, and the Pankhabari Road and National Highway 55 serve road access. The address listed for the school is Doomaram, Kurseong, West Bengal, India, with contact details provided for local and external inquiries.

Stages
Playgroup to Class XII, with Cambridge IGCSE and AS‑Levels as options, and ICSE/ISC examinations offered as part of the curriculum.

Type
co-educational boarding school.

Additional learning support
Counseling and career guidance are available, with a broad range of support courses including specialized computer diplomas and winter workshops. Winter workshops and study groups support Secondary (ICSE) and Higher Secondary (ISC) boards, alongside a variety of departmental offerings to aid student development.

Country affiliation
India (West Bengal).

School day structure
The Academic year runs from February/March to November.

Bus service
The school operates a bus service with fixed pick‑up points. An escort must accompany the child and carry authentication; if no escort is available, the child will be brought to school for parental pickup. Transport fees vary by route and are paid monthly; refunds are not offered. The school is not responsible for items left on the bus, and requests for route extensions may be declined. Parents should inform the school in advance if the child will not use the transport on a given day; pick‑up/drop timings may vary during examinations; final decisions on transport are at the management's discretion.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Separate hostels for male and female students are provided on campus; the Boys' Hostel has around 400 seats and the Girls' Hostel around 300 seats. Food and lodging are arranged by the hostel. Meals are prepared in a hygienic, sanitized, modern kitchen using locally procured ingredients. A 24-hour on-call medical facility is available, and hostel security includes wardens for each gender; hostel doors close from 9:30 pm to 6:00 am.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are worn during school hours, school trips and official gatherings; after school hours and on weekends they may wear sports dress. Spaghetti straps and short skirts are not permitted. Hair length and style are regulated: long hair is not allowed for boys; hair for girls should be tied back; styles should not be bizarre and colours are not allowed. No makeup or body piercing is allowed; girls may wear small neat earrings.

Food Options
Food and lodging are provided by the hostel; meals are prepared in a hygienic, sanitized kitchen using locally procured ingredients.

Governance and Ownership
Affiliated to ICSE/ISC for grade 10 and 12 examinations and to Cambridge International Examinations for IGCSE and AS/A Levels.
Fees

Annual tuition at Himali Boarding School ranges from INR 37,800 to INR 189,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- Playgroup: INR 10,000.
- Nursery–Grade 3: INR 10,000.
- Grades 4–8: INR 15,000.
- Grades 9–10: INR 20,000.

Tuition and term fees by year group (per instalment / term)

- Playgroup
- 1st instalment (at time of admission): Admission INR 10,000; School fee INR 12,600; Boarding INR 42,000; Books & stationery (RS Enterprises) INR 20,000; Total (new admissions) INR 84,600; Total (returning) INR 74,600.
- 2nd instalment (June): School INR 12,600 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 54,600.
- 3rd instalment (September): School INR 12,600 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 54,600.

- Nursery – Grade 3
- 1st instalment (at time of admission): Admission INR 10,000; School fee INR 14,700; Boarding INR 42,000; Books & stationery INR 20,000; Total (new) INR 86,700; Total (returning) INR 76,700.
- 2nd instalment (June): School INR 14,700 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 56,700.
- 3rd instalment (September): School INR 14,700 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 56,700.

- Grades 4–8
- 1st instalment (at time of admission): Admission INR 15,000; School fee INR 18,900; Boarding INR 42,000; Books & stationery INR 20,000; Total (new) INR 95,900; Total (returning) INR 80,900.
- 2nd instalment (June): School INR 18,900 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 60,900.
- 3rd instalment (September): School INR 18,900 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 60,900.

- Grades 9–10
- 1st instalment (at time of admission): Admission INR 20,000; School fee INR 21,000; Boarding INR 42,000; Books & stationery INR 20,000; Total (new) INR 103,000; Total (returning) INR 83,000.
- 2nd instalment (June): School INR 21,000 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 63,000.
- 3rd instalment (September): School INR 21,000 + Boarding INR 42,000 = INR 63,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are collected in three instalments: the 1st instalment at the time of admission, the 2nd instalment in June, and the 3rd instalment in September. Payments are itemised into admission charge, school tuition component, boarding component (if applicable), and a separate books & stationery charge where applicable. Late-payment penalties are not specified in the fee schedule.

Boarding fees and boarder-specific charges

- Boarding component (per instalment) is INR 42,000 for all listed year groups; this boarding amount appears in each instalment where boarding applies.
- Boarders are required to deposit pocket money of INR 2,000 at the beginning of the session; a monthly pocket allowance of INR 200 is issued from the front office.

Other costs and additional fees

- Books and stationery are supplied through RS Enterprises at a charge shown as INR 20,000 (listed in the instalment breakdown). School uniform items (games uniform, house T‑shirts, tracks, school tie, pullover, socks, jackets, etc.) are purchased separately and the cost is borne by parents.
- The following items are charged extra in addition to the instalments: ICSE/ISC registration; CISCE board examination fees for Grades X and XII; winter coaching for Grades X and XII; extra tuitions; and some extracurricular activity fees (dance, karate, keyboard, guitar, art, etc.).

Refund information

- No formal refund or cancellation schedule is published within the school's fee document; refund and cancellation handling is not specified in the published fee breakdown.

Fee payment options

- Payments may be made by bank transfer to the school's designated accounts (separate accounts are provided for general school fees and for boarding fees). Online payment via ICICI Bank's eazyPay portal is supported for fee payments. Parents are instructed to select the correct state and institution, choose the fee category, provide payer details, and retain the receipt or screenshot as proof of payment. Specific account numbers and IFSC codes are provided for bank transfers.
Academics

Himali Boarding School teaches Indian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
ICSE/ISC board examinations are offered for Grade 10 and Grade 12 under CISCE. Cambridge International Examinations are available with IGCSE and AS‑Levels options. The school provides classes from kindergarten to class XII under these affiliations. The methodology emphasizes helping each student realize their potential, with academic progress monitored and regularly assessed, and it encourages talents beyond the core curriculum; sport, theatre, music and dance are included, and technology is used as a learning tool.

Gifted and Talented
ASSET is a skill-based assessment for Classes 3-10; core subjects English, Maths and Science, with optional Social Studies and Hindi. It provides detailed skill-wise feedback and benchmarks performance against national peers. Mindspark is an adaptive-learning program that personalizes questions to each student's level, using about 45,000 questions to support math and language learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes personal development and social interaction by encouraging students to engage with peers from diverse backgrounds. It emphasizes the growth of self-confidence and self-esteem through school life and activities. Academic progress is carefully monitored and regularly assessed. The curriculum includes sport, theatre, music and dance as part of the overall development. Technology is used extensively as a learning tool. The environment fosters personal development and social skills.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1978 by Major and Mrs. T.B.Subba of Kurseong and Mr. and Mrs. J.B.Careeck of Sussex, England, to provide education for children from kindergarten to Grade III. The founders envisioned an environment for personal development, honing social interaction skills with children from diverse backgrounds and enhancing self-confidence and self-esteem. Honesty and Truth are guiding principles of Himali Boarding School.

Community
School Glimpses show events such as Inter House Volleyball 2025 and Debate 2025, indicating active student activities and inter-house competitions. The site also features an Events and Holidays Calendar for 2026 with boarders' reporting dates and holidays.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus has bright, well-ventilated classrooms, fully equipped science and computer laboratories, and a well-stocked library. The canteen serves wholesome meals under the supervision of a trained nutritionist. Boarding facilities include separate male and female hostels with around 400 beds for boys and 300 beds for girls, with on-call medical facilities and 24-hour campus vigilance. The school supports a broad range of co-curricular activities, including sport, theatre, music and dance, with technology integrated into the learning process. Dining facilities include separate boys' and girls' dining halls.

Sports Facilities
The campus provides world-class facilities for a broad range of sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, cricket and table tennis. There is a fully-equipped gymnasium on site and aerobics sessions led by a qualified instructor. Sports facilities are available to both boarders and day scholars. Inter-house volleyball events are part of the annual program, and girls' volleyball is regularly featured. There are dedicated spaces for practice and play across several sports.

Academic Facilities
Bright, well-ventilated classrooms support learning. Fully equipped science and computer laboratories enable hands-on experimentation. There is a well-stocked library on campus. The canteen serves wholesome meals supervised by a nutritionist. The school is affiliated to CISCE for ICSE/ISC and to Cambridge International Examinations for IGCSE and AS-A Levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sport, theatre, music and dance are part of the curriculum, with platforms for artistic expression and performance. Inter-house events include volleyball competitions and debate. A cinema facility on campus supports student media projects. Mindspark is an adaptive-learning program used to support mathematics and language learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school monitors academic progress carefully and regularly. It encourages students to develop talents beyond the general curriculum. Sport, theatre, music and dance are facilities on the curriculum, providing platforms for artistic expression and performance. Technology is used extensively as a learning tool.

Arts & Creative
The school has theatre, music and dance facilities as part of the curriculum. There is a School Cinema facility to support visual arts and film activities. The approach emphasizes artistic expression and performance as key avenues for student development.

Cultural & Language
Expeditions and international exchange programs are offered. The school is affiliated with ICSE/ISC and Cambridge International Examinations, enabling exposure to international curricula. Gallery captions include Debates 2025, indicating active cultural events.

Social & Hobbies
Inter House volleyball is organized as a school activity. Debates are held as part of student activities, as seen in 2025 events. The school showcases these events in its gallery, reflecting a variety of sports and speaking activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is included as part of the curriculum. Inter House Volleyball demonstrates active participation in team sports. Sport, theatre, music and dance provide opportunities for physical and artistic activity within the daily routine.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and several other languages, including Nepali, Thai, Dzongkha, Tibetan, Bengali and Hindi. Cambridge Primary and Senior Programme is offered.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers instruction in English and has language departments for Nepali, Thai, Dzongkha, Tibetan, Bengali and Hindi.
Admissions

Admissions
The school has admission open for the 2026 academic session, with an online Admission Form and an Admission Enquiry option available.
School Events
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