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Schools in West Bengal

About Education in West Bengal

The education department of West Bengal plays a crucial role in the harmonious distribution of education throughout the state. The district level education officials are entrusted with the duty of improving the quality of education in the state. As per 2001 census report, West Bengal had a literacy rate of 69.22%. The department of education in West Bengal is in charge of the formal education system of the state which also includes Madrasha, Anglo-Indian Education, Sanskrit and education of other minority groups. The education system in West Bengal is divided into three stages namely primary education stage, secondary education and higher secondary education stage.

A dual administrative system is in charge of the school system of the state. If you wish to learn more about schools in West Bengal, then scroll down the page.

Different Kinds of Schools in West Bengal

Both private and governments schools operate here in West Bengal. The state run secondary schools are affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. However, the private schools are mainly affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).

Medium of Teaching in West Bengal Schools

Bengali is the medium of instruction in most of the state run schools. However, the CBSE and ICSE affiliated schools generally use English as their medium of instruction. Hindi and Urdu are also used for teaching in some of the schools in West Bengal.

Drop Outs in West Bengal Schools

The drop out rate is high at the primary level schools in West Bengal. Several measures and programs have already been undertaken by the government to improve the present condition of education in the state.

Famous Schools of West Bengal

Calcutta Boys’ School, Garden High School, Kolkata, La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata, La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Education, DPS Ruby Park, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nava Nalanda High School and DPS New Town are some of the most popular schools in West Bengal. Students can also look for admission in schools like Ballygunge Shiksha Sadan, St. Joseph and Mary’s School, Kolkata, Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, Don Bosco Park Circus, Kolkata, South Point High School, Loreto Convent School, Bowbazar, St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling, Loreto Convent School, Entally and Loreto Convent, Darjeeling.

If you wish to learn more about higher education in West Bengal then browse through this site.

Please find links below to access information about various Schools in West Bengal.

Schools

Public Schools