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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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

Vibes and Culture
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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
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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.
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Admissions

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