For generations, Kolkata families have sent their children to the hill schools of north Bengal: heritage campuses in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik reached by an overnight train or a short flight to Bagdogra. This guide to the best boarding schools near Kolkata covers eleven schools in the PickMySchool directory, with board, type, year of founding and indicative fees where we could find them.
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Hill Boarding Schools of North Bengal at a Glance
| School | City | Board | Indicative annual fee* | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's School | Darjeeling | ICSE / ISC | About ₹2.9 to ₹4.1 lakh (single listing) | Boys' boarding (est. 1823) |
| Mount Hermon School | Darjeeling | ICSE | Older school sheet: about ₹2.2 to ₹2.3 lakh (2024); a newer listing says ₹2.9 lakh | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1895) |
| St. Joseph's School, North Point | Darjeeling | ICSE | Listings range from about ₹2.0 lakh (first-year total) to ₹3.9 lakh | Boys' day cum boarding (est. 1888) |
| Goethals Memorial School | Kurseong | ICSE | Listings: about ₹3.1 to ₹3.65 lakh boarding | Boys' day cum boarding (est. 1907) |
| Dr. Graham's Homes | Kalimpong | ICSE | Listings range from about ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.3 lakh boarding | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1900) |
| St. Augustine's School | Kalimpong | ICSE | 2026 sheet: monthly tuition ₹3,900 to ₹4,700 plus a ₹60,000 to ₹65,000 hostel instalment; listings suggest about ₹1.8 lakh total | Day cum boarding (est. 1945) |
| Father LeBlond School | Madati | ICSE | Check with school | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 2000) |
| Glenhill Public School | Kurseong | ICSE | Check with school | Day cum boarding (est. 1985) |
| St. Anthony's School | Kurseong | ICSE | Check with school | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1991) |
| Lewis English School | Mirik | ICSE | Check with school | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1975) |
| Immanuel International Academy | Siliguri | CBSE | Check with school | Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 2010) |
*Indicative recurring tuition plus boarding for 2026-27, from school notices where available and otherwise from listing sites, which often disagree. Admission fees, refundable deposits, imprest and kit are extra. Confirm the current fee circular with each school. Inclusion is not an endorsement.
Schools to Shortlist
1. St. Paul's School — Darjeeling
Board: ICSE / ISC · Type: Boys' boarding (est. 1823) · Indicative fee: About ₹2.9 to ₹4.1 lakh (single listing)
One of the oldest boys' boarding schools in India, established in 1823. The fee range comes from one listing without independent confirmation.
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2. Mount Hermon School — Darjeeling
Board: ICSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1895) · Indicative fee: Older school sheet: about ₹2.2 to ₹2.3 lakh (2024); a newer listing says ₹2.9 lakh
The most detailed document found is a 2024 school fee sheet with boarder new-admission fees of ₹35,000 plus instalments, which is out of date. Confirm the current amount.
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3. St. Joseph's School, North Point — Darjeeling
Board: ICSE · Type: Boys' day cum boarding (est. 1888) · Indicative fee: Listings range from about ₹2.0 lakh (first-year total) to ₹3.9 lakh
Aggregator figures conflict, and the fee PDF that surfaced belongs to the degree college at the same site, so ask the school.
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4. Goethals Memorial School — Kurseong
Board: ICSE · Type: Boys' day cum boarding (est. 1907) · Indicative fee: Listings: about ₹3.1 to ₹3.65 lakh boarding
The school's website publishes day-scholar and boarder fee schedules for 2026-27, which is the figure to use.
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5. Dr. Graham's Homes — Kalimpong
Board: ICSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1900) · Indicative fee: Listings range from about ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.3 lakh boarding
Founded in 1900 with a cottage system of boarding. Sources differ, so confirm the current boarder fee.
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6. St. Augustine's School — Kalimpong
Board: ICSE · Type: Day cum boarding (est. 1945) · Indicative fee: 2026 sheet: monthly tuition ₹3,900 to ₹4,700 plus a ₹60,000 to ₹65,000 hostel instalment; listings suggest about ₹1.8 lakh total
One of the few schools here with a published 2026 fee structure (new admission ₹5,000, security ₹2,000). The second boarding instalment amount was not visible, so request the full boarder sheet.
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7. Father LeBlond School — Madati
Board: ICSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 2000) · Indicative fee: Check with school
A newer co-ed school in the region. Ask for fees, boarding classes and hostel capacity.
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8. Glenhill Public School — Kurseong
Board: ICSE · Type: Day cum boarding (est. 1985) · Indicative fee: Check with school
A Kurseong school founded in 1985. Confirm boarding availability and fees.
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9. St. Anthony's School — Kurseong
Board: ICSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1991) · Indicative fee: Check with school
A co-ed Kurseong school. Verify the boarding section and fees.
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10. Lewis English School — Mirik
Board: ICSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 1975) · Indicative fee: Check with school
A smaller hill-town option in Mirik. Ask about boarding classes and fees.
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11. Immanuel International Academy — Siliguri
Board: CBSE · Type: Co-ed day cum boarding (est. 2010) · Indicative fee: Check with school
The one CBSE school in this list, in Siliguri, the gateway to the hills. A good choice if you want CBSE.
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Getting There from Kolkata
- By train: overnight services to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) or Siliguri, then a road climb of two to five hours.
- By air: flights to Bagdogra, followed by a road transfer.
- Plan the break dates: hill schools have winter vacations and long terms, so book travel early.
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Hill School or Kolkata Campus?
The hills offer a full residential culture; Kolkata campuses offer nearness. See best boarding schools in Kolkata and boarding vs day boarding in Kolkata.
How to Choose a Hill Boarding School
- Match gender and board: several are boys' schools; most are ICSE.
- Check boarding classes and intake: many admit mainly at junior classes and Class 5 to 9.
- Ask about medical care and winter arrangements.
- Plan travel and escorts for each break.
- Request the written fee circular. See residential schools by budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best boarding school near Kolkata?
St. Paul's and Mount Hermon (Darjeeling), Goethals (Kurseong) and Dr. Graham's Homes (Kalimpong) are the best known. The right one depends on gender, budget, board and distance.
How far are the Darjeeling schools from Kolkata?
They are reached by an overnight train to NJP or Siliguri, or a flight to Bagdogra, followed by a road journey of a few hours.
What are fees for Darjeeling and Kalimpong boarding schools?
Indicative boarding fees run from about ₹1.4 lakh to ₹4 lakh a year, but sources conflict. Ask each school for its current sheet.
Which schools are co-ed?
Mount Hermon, Dr. Graham's Homes, Father LeBlond, St. Anthony's, Lewis English School and Immanuel International Academy are listed as co-ed.
Is there a CBSE option?
Immanuel International Academy in Siliguri is the CBSE school in this list.
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