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South City International School

India, Kolkata

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹181,200 - 284,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Bengali, French, Chinese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Dual ICSE and Cambridge Pathways, Strong STEM and AI Focus, Comprehensive Language Programme
Clubs Robotics, STEM and AI, Arts and Music
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

South City International School (SCIS) is a leading co-educational day school in Kolkata, India, established in 2009. Set on a 3.5-acre campus on Prince Anwar Shah Road, SCIS offers dual curriculum pathways: the CISCE (ICSE/ISC) stream and the Cambridge International (IGCSE/A Level) stream. The school serves students from Toddler to Class XII, with a strong emphasis on STEM, AI, and language learning through partnerships with Alliance Francaise and the Confucius Classroom for French and Chinese.

375, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, South City Complex, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068, India

The Essentials

South City International School has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
375 Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Located in the Jadavpur area of South Kolkata.

Stages
Toddler, Lower Nursery, Upper Nursery, Kindergarten, Classes I-XII. The CISCE wing runs from Toddler to Class XII. The Cambridge wing runs from Class VI to Class XII (IGCSE and A Levels).

Type
Private co-educational day school offering ICSE and Cambridge International pathways.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Predominantly Indian students from Kolkata, with an international curriculum exposure through the Cambridge wing.

Additional learning support
Mental wellbeing support and career guidance services are available. The school emphasises a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Country affiliation
India. Affiliated with CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.

School day structure
Full school day with bus pickup from around 6:05 AM and drop-off by 3:50 PM. After-school day care facility available with supervised activities.

Bus service
Comprehensive bus service operating 7 routes across Kolkata with CCTV cameras and GPS tracking. Routes cover areas from Joka to Salt Lake. Bus service is mandatory for most students except those living within 500 metres of campus.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
SCIS is a day school and does not offer boarding.

Uniform Requirement
Not specifically detailed on the website. Contact the school for uniform policy.

Food Options
A canteen is available on campus providing meals for students.

House System
Not specifically mentioned on the website.

Governance and Ownership
Privately owned institution led by Acting Principal Rupika Nath. The Cambridge wing is headed by Ms. Angshumitra Chakrabarti (34+ years in international curriculum).
Fees

Annual tuition at South City International School ranges from INR 181,200 to INR 284,000 for 2026/27.

CISCE wing quarterly tuition ranges from INR 16,500 (Toddler) to INR 30,900 (Classes XI-XII). Cambridge wing quarterly tuition ranges from INR 39,600 to INR 59,400. Admission fees range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000 depending on the wing and level.
Academics

South City International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
SCIS offers two curriculum pathways. The CISCE wing follows the ICSE (Classes up to X) and ISC (Classes XI-XII) curriculum. The Cambridge wing offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (Classes VI-VIII), IGCSE (Classes IX-X), and A Levels (Classes XI-XII). Both streams emphasise active learning, project-based assessments, and experiential education.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with close student-teacher ratios are emphasised, though exact figures are not published.

Exam Results
The school has a strong track record of board exam performance with consistent toppers in ICSE and ISC examinations.

Higher Education Progression
One-on-one career counselling is available. The school hosts international university fairs and partnerships. AP, SAT, and ACT test preparation support is provided for students applying to universities abroad.

Gifted and Talented
Robotics programmes are offered from Class I. STEM and AI education are key focus areas across the school.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritises creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment with character development and lifelong learning as key goals.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Not specifically detailed. Contact the school for SEN provision information.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Not specifically detailed. English is the medium of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Dedicated mental wellbeing support is available for students. The school promotes character development and personal growth.

Safeguarding
The campus is secured with 120+ CCTV cameras. Bus transport features CCTV and GPS tracking. Walking students require an Exit Escort Card holder for pickup.
Parent Experience

History
South City International School was established in 2009 on Prince Anwar Shah Road in Kolkata, growing to become one of the city's leading international schools with dual ICSE and Cambridge pathways.

Community
SCIS has an active parent engagement programme. The school hosts international university fairs and career events, building connections between students, families, and the wider educational community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Active parent engagement programmes are a key feature of school life. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The 3.5-acre campus includes modern academic buildings, sports facilities, and dedicated learning spaces. The campus is secured with 120+ CCTV cameras.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are available on the campus playground. Physical education is part of the curriculum.

Academic Facilities
Resource centre (library), science laboratories, auditorium, music room, dance and music studio, art and craft centre, design technology centre, home economics centre, and a multipurpose auditorium.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Robotics (from Class I), STEM and AI programmes, music, dance, art and craft, design technology, sports, excursion programmes, and various co-curricular clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics programme from Class I, STEM and AI focus, career counselling, and university fair participation support academic growth.

Arts & Creative
Dedicated music room, dance and music studio, art and craft centre, and performance opportunities in the multipurpose auditorium.

Cultural & Language
Confucius Classroom partnership for Chinese language and Alliance Francaise partnership for French. Bengali, Hindi, and other languages available.

Social & Hobbies
Multiple co-curricular clubs and activities provide social engagement opportunities throughout the school year.

Community & Service
Active parent engagement programmes foster community involvement. Educational excursions and field trips extend learning beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Career counselling services and international university partnerships help students prepare for higher education and professional life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Day care facility with supervised after-school activities available. Mental wellbeing support programmes for students.
Languages

Language Provision
English (medium of instruction), Hindi, Bengali, French (Alliance Francaise), and Chinese (Confucius Classroom) are offered across the school.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. Hindi and Bengali are taught as second languages. French is offered through an Alliance Francaise partnership, and Chinese through the Confucius Classroom.

Immersion Programs
The Confucius Classroom and Alliance Francaise partnerships provide specialist language instruction in Chinese and French respectively.
Reputation

Awards
Consistent board exam toppers in ICSE and ISC examinations. Strong academic achievement record since founding.

Accreditations
Affiliated with CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) for ICSE and ISC. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) for IGCSE and A Levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are open for Toddler through Class XII. Mid-session admissions are accepted with fees calculated from the month of admission.

Scholarships
Not publicly detailed on the website.

Waitlist
Not publicly detailed. Contact admissions for availability.
School Events
The school has not added events
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