Why has Shimla always been a preferred boarding destination in India?
Shimla’s peaceful and natural environment provides a perfect distraction free setting for academic learning and physical development.
Along with that, the city hosts some of the top legacy boarding schools in India including Bishop Cotton School, Auckland House School and Shimla Public School. These schools have a rich culture of academic excellence as well as teaching students’ key life skills like independence and responsibility, thus grooming them in all aspects from an early age.
List of the top boarding Schools in Shimla (2026-2027)
Bishop Cotton School
Built in 1859, Bishop Cotton School is a popular boarding school for boys in Shimla. Known for their British-era architecture, the school offers academic excellence (ICSE and ISC curricula) and a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities.
Pinegrove School, Dharampur
A co-educational full residential school affiliated with CBSE, established in 1991, it is located in the scenic hills of Kasauli. The school’s primary focus had always been on values-based quality education and the holistic development of its student body.
Lawrence School Sanawar
Established in 1847, the Lawrence School Sanawar, is one of the oldest boarding schools not just in India but in Asia as well. A co-educational school affiliated with CBSE, it has a diverse student body from different part...
