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Bishop Cotton School | New Shimla, Shimla

National Highway 22, Near UCO Bank, New Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
4.2
Annual Fees ₹6,45,000
School Board ICSE, IGCSE
Gender Classification Only Boys School

About School

The students at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla enjoy a spacious and secure 35-acre mountain-top campus set in the beautiful Shimla Hills. The clean air supports a healthy lifestyle where organised sport is played every day. A BCS education is holistic and values-driven, we are a non-profit, small school. Cottonians enjoy a top class academic training, (Topper of Class XII scored 98%) but they are also principled, resilient, entrepreneurial and leaders of others. Bishop Cotton, Shimla – a 21st century Indian Heritage School with a global outlook. To register go to our online registrations www.bishopcottonshimla.com or Admissions mobile for further information +91 7807736880 Class 4 upwards.

Key Information

Student Teacher Ratio

1:8

Transportation

No

Outdoor Sports

Yes

Maximum Age

NA

Affiliation Status

ISC/ICSE

Total no. of Teachers

55

Other Non Teaching Staff

99

Languages taught at primary stage

English only

Subjects taught in Class 10

All streams

Subjects taught in Class 12

All Streams

Outdoor Sports

We have 17 different sports including boxing, shooting, Swimming and Scuba Diving, Cricket pitches x 2 and Cricket Nets, Hockey, Football, Wall Climbing, Obstacle Course i

Indoor Sports

Carrom Board, Chess, Badminton, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Shooting, Snooker, Squash

Frequently Asked Questions

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, is the one of the oldest boarding schools in Asia, and was founded on 28th July, 1859, by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton, son of an Army Captain, who died leading his Regiment in battle.

Bishop Cotton School has a long, prestigious legacy as it was founded over 160 years ago in the beautiful hill station of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

The school has its own curriculum for classes III to VIII. Classes IX to XII follow the CISCE syllabus.

The Bishop Cotton School campus is majestic, with its aesthetic appeal and modern technology. The classrooms are airy, spacious and comfortable. It has well equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science. Moreover, there is an internet browsing centre at the campus. The boys of similar age and house live together in dormitories. They are under the direct control and supervision of their House Masters, Captains and Prefects.The school has a hospital to ensure the health of students. The medical staff is always present, the visiting doctors come thrice a week. The visiting doctor is available at any need of hour. The school library has a stock of more than 12,000 books from all over the world. It consists of novels, periodicals and magazines to keep the students aware of national and international affairs.

Bishop Cotton School runs from Class 3

Bishop Cotton School runs upto Class 12

Bishop Cotton School began in 1859

Bishop Cotton School believes that nutrition is an important part of a student's life. Meals are an integral part of the day. Meals are however not provided in school.

Bishop Cotton School believes that the school school journey is an essential part of the student life. The school thus encourages parents to drop and pick the students

Fee Structure

ICSE Board Fee Structure - Indian Nationals

Admission Application Fee

₹ 1,500

Security Deposit

₹ 3,00,000

Other One Time Payment

₹ 1,30,000

Yearly Fees

₹ 6,45,000

ICSE Board Fee Structure - International Students

Admission Application Fee

US$ 425

Security Deposit

US$ 1,199

Other One Time Payment

US$ 1,394

Yearly Fees

US$ 12,159

IGCSE Board Fee Structure - Indian Nationals

Other One Time Payment

₹ 1

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Admission Details

Admission Start Month

2020-10-01

Admission Process

To register your interest in becoming part of our Cottonian family call the Admissions Mobile: +91 780 773 6880 Entrance exam in English and Maths with an interview with parents and child. Bishop Cotton is a boys’ school affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE). Technically a CBSE Class X candidate, or one from any other board, subject to his results and approval of the ISC Council, can join an ISC School if the school is able to admit him. We will also be introducing the Cambridge board for 2023 which will give students international opportunities. Bishop Cotton School, Shimla will be holding physical Admissions tests into the school for the next academic year. We currently have long waiting lists into the Middle School year groups and it is advisable to take entry into the school before then to avoid disappointment. To register visit: www.bishopcottonshimla.com or contact [email protected] or call: 078077 36880 our admissions line. You can also contact the school during office hours on: (0177) 262 0880 (6 lines). Locations to take the Admissions test include: Delhi, Shimla, Mumbai and Kolkata

Other Key Information

Establishment Year

1859

Entry Age

8 Years

Seats at entry level class

30

Total Student Strength as on date

450

Student Teacher Ratio

1:8

Language of Instruction

English

AC Campus

Yes

CCTV Surveillance

Yes

Grade From

Class 4

Grade To

Class 12

Co-curricular Activities

Outdoor Sports

We have 17 different sports including boxing, shooting, Swimming and Scuba Diving, Cricket pitches x 2 and Cricket Nets, Hockey, Football, Wall Climbing, Obstacle Course i

Indoor Sports

Carrom Board, Chess, Badminton, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Shooting, Snooker, Squash

Performing Arts

Dance, Music, Drama, Singing, School Band, Brass Band

Crafts

Pottery, Paper crafts, Book binding

Hobbies & Clubs

All hobbies and crafts catered for

Visual Arts

Drawing, Painting, Photography, Drama, Pottery, School Band, Dance, Yoga, Social Work, Cooking, Book Binding, Crafts, quo

Affiliation Status

ISC/ICSE

Total no. of Teachers

55

Other Non Teaching Staff

99

Languages taught at primary stage

English only

Subjects taught in Class 10

All streams

Subjects taught in Class 12

All Streams

School Infrastructure Details

Total No. of Playgrounds

6

Total No. of Rooms

50

Total No. of Libraries

2

Total computers in computer lab

5

Total no. of Activity Rooms

10

No. of Laboratories

4

No. of Auditoriums

3

No. of Digital Classrooms

15

Barrier free / Ramps

Yes

Strong Room

Yes

Gymnasium

Yes

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

Ramps for Differently Abled

Yes

Fire Extinguishers

Yes

Clinic Facility

Yes

Examination center of CBSE

No

Results

Academic Performance | Grade X | ISC/ICSE

Academic Performance | Grade XII | ISC/ICSE

Travel Information

NEAREST AIRPORT

Shimla Airstrip - 12 KM

Distance

12 Km.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION

Shimla

Distance

6 Km.

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