Join Cambridge School Kolkata: A Levels Accepted for IIT, AIIMS

The Cambridge School Calcutta’s A Level qualifications are widely accepted in India for admission to colleges and universities, as well as for meeting eligibility criteria for competitive exams like the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).

Several prestigious institutions in India recognize A Levels as equivalent to Indian qualifications for admission purposes. These include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), St. Stephen’s College, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the National Law Institute University (NLIU), among others.

International A Levels are particularly beneficial for students planning to pursue higher education abroad, as they can lead to course credits, scholarships—including full scholarships for exceptional students—and a strong academic foundation for global university education.

Students from The Cambridge School have been admitted to prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, and the University of Cambridge in the UK, as well as the Universities of Chicago, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Rutgers in the US. Additionally, Knox, Wooster, and Claremont Colleges have welcomed TCS graduates.

Expanding opportunities beyond borders, students from The Cambridge School have also secured admissions to universities in Canada, Australia, China, and Singapore.

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Recognized as one of the top international schools in Calcutta for academic excellence, The Cambridge School has produced students who have earned numerous accolades and honors, including the first-ever Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship

Many international A Level students have received the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for achieving the highest marks in India among Cambridge-registered schools across Science, Business Studies, and Humanities.

Student life at The Cambridge School is rich and vibrant. At this international school, academic excellence is important, but it is not the sole priority. Rather than focusing only on the top-performing students, we take pride in being a child-centric institution that nurtures a diverse cross-section of learners with different talents and abilities.

Our goal is not merely to teach what is in the books but to nurture and encourage students to become:

Acceptance

TCS students are routinely admitted to several prestigious institutes of higher learning in India, including Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, and Presidency University, as well as Medical College, Kolkata. They have also secured placements at renowned institutions such as St. Xavier’s College, Loreto College, and Shri Shikshayatan College in Kolkata. Additionally, many students have pursued successful academic careers in leading colleges and universities across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.

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Academic Calendar

Find all the details about the school’s academic calendar, including term dates, class schedules, and holidays. Click the link below for a quick overview of the important dates for this academic year.

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Syllabi

The Cambridge School, Calcutta, is more than just another international school. It stands apart by adopting an innovative and advanced approach to education, equipping students with a much-needed advantage in life.

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Academic development is a natural outcome where students not only gain knowledge but, more importantly, learn how to learn.
We emphasize creative and analytical approaches that enable students to apply conceptual expertise to problem-solving. A problem can have multiple solutions, just as an issue can have various perspectives. Students are encouraged to explore all possibilities and tackle intellectual challenges with confidence.
This system ensures students are life-ready, equipping them with the confidence to face competition, articulate their thoughts fluently in debates, and balance ambition with capability.

Affiliations

The Cambridge School is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education ,

the only exam board wholly owned by a world-leading institution, the University of Cambridge.

It is the first school in Calcutta and all of West Bengal to conduct board examinations on its own premises.

Additionally, The Cambridge School is registered with the College Board, USA (School Code: 671093).

Scholarships

The fruits of hard work are always sweet—and at The Cambridge School, Calcutta, they can also be highly rewarding. We believe in recognizing merit and fostering excellence.

TCS offers four prestigious scholarships to honor the school’s most academically outstanding students. These scholarships are awarded in Class X, as well as in Class XI for Humanities, Business Studies, and Sciences. Recipients have their academic fees waived for one year.

And that’s not all!

The school also presents various prizes and merit certificates to students for both academic and co-curricular achievements. This means that bright students not only receive financial support but also gain well-deserved recognition for their accomplishments.

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Study Abroad

A Levels are particularly valuable for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad, as they open doors to course credits, scholarships—including full scholarships for exceptionally bright students—and provide a strong academic foundation for university studies.

Students from The Cambridge School have gone on to prestigious institutions such as the London School of Economics, Imperial College, and the University of Cambridge in the UK, as well as the Universities of Chicago, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Rutgers, along with Knox, Wooster, and Claremont Colleges in the US.

Expanding opportunities globally, TCS students have also secured admissions in renowned colleges and universities across Canada, Australia, China, and Singapore

Technology

Computers and the internet have become an integral part of daily life, making digital literacy essential in today’s fast-evolving world. At The Cambridge School, our state-of-the-art Computer Centre ensures students stay updated with the latest advancements in technology, assisting them in both curricular and co-curricular activities. While internet access is readily available, it is closely monitored for safe and responsible use.

The Cambridge School places strong emphasis on the intelligent and effective integration of IT in education. Our high school students and teachers actively use Google Classroom, an interactive online platform that enhances learning, facilitates collaboration, and enables seamless tracking of academic progress.

This blended learning platform enhances the teaching experience by incorporating web-based resources, fostering online class discussions that encourage deeper understanding and engagement, and enabling the creation, distribution, and assessment of assignments in a completely paperless manner.

Recognizing its numerous benefits, IT is not only offered as a standalone academic course but is also seamlessly integrated across various subjects to enrich the learning process.

Additionally, Computing is available as an academic subject at both the IGCSE and A Levels, providing students with a strong foundation in digital literacy and technology.

Management

The management committee of The Cambridge School is led by Mrs. Sunita Chowdhary, who has served as Principal since 2011. Coordinators of various school sections report directly to her.

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