Awarded India’s 14^thBest International Day Schools of 2016, Calcutta International School was founded in the year 1953 and is a reputed co-educational international school in Kolkata serving both local and expatriate communities. With approximately 17 nationalities representing numerous continents, Calcutta International School maintains that the school inculcates awareness and appreciation of different cultures and religions among its students, endorsing a sense of global unity. Popularly called CIS, the school is a member of the Council of International Schools, following its principles and standard. It is also affiliated with the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel, UK, which offer an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum as well as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) curriculum. Into the bargain CIS also has on board the IB diploma programme for students interested in the certification.

CIS has attained a score in the top 5 for its efforts put into the Special Needs Education category and also has high scores Parental Involvement and Leadership Management Quality. The school promises a great environment for students as it is also the second highest on Individual Attention to Students complimented with a high score in Teacher Welfare and Development parameter as well. A rather low score is seen in the Value for Money and slightly alarming for the school’s overall position with its score on Academic Reputation being the second lowest in the list.