Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Boys Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school.

LKG - XII

Private School

Boys - Day School

CISCE

Don Bosco School, Park Circus

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Don Bosco School, Park Circus Kolkata, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Boys Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Park Circus area of Kolkata, West Bengal. Don Bosco School, Park Circus was established in 1958. It is a Private School and is part of Don Bosco Schools and is managed by Order of the Salesians of Don Bosco, New Delhi.

Basic facts about Don Bosco School, Park Circus:

Year Established

1958

School Type

Private School

Management

Order of the Salesians of Don Bosco, New Delhi

Gender

Boys

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class LKG - Class XII

Admission Period

Curriculum

  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

School Level

Pre Primary School (Pre School) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

The motto of Don Bosco School Park Circus Beniapukur is "Virtus Et Scientia" (Virtue and Knowledge). It is a Boys Day School, which serves the educational needs of over 3500 students from LKG through XII. The classes in Don Bosco School for every academic year begins in April and ends in March.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

23, Darga Road, Near Chittaranjan Hospital, Park Circus, Beniapukur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

School Chairman & Principal

  • Principal: Rev. Fr. Bikash Mondal, S.D.B.

School Contact Person

Phone Number

033 2287 9202, 033 2287-0414, 033 2290-0703, 033 2290-1957

Email Address
dbkolkata@gmail.com
School Website

http://www.donboscoparkcircus.org

Admission Details

Academic Year

April to March

Admission Period

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Don Bosco School, Park Circus Kolkata for the upcoming academic year?

Applications for admissions to Class KG are accepted from students of all faiths. However, Christians are given preference. Admissions to other classes will be taken against chance vacancies at the beginning of the school year. No new admissions are normally taken in classes IX, X, XI and XII. Exception may be made in Class XI.

Criteria for admission to ISC (Class XI)

  • Arts & Commerce: A student must secure a minimum aggregate of 60% in Class X for provisional admission to class XI.
  • Science: A student must secure 65% in Class X in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics and Science/ Computer Application (for those who intend to pursue Computer Science). Once applied, change of stream is NOT permissible.
  • To change the stream from Arts/Commerce to Science after the ICSE result, a candidate must secure 80% each in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Fees Details

Don Bosco School, Park Circus Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for Don Bosco School, Park Circus Kolkata fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Don Bosco School, Park Circus campus is spread over of land in Park Circus area of Kolkata, West Bengal. The School is a K-12 Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(9/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(2/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(0/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(0/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(4/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(0/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(0/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(1/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(1/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(1/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(3/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Houses and Activity Details

The school is divided into four houses; each is named after a Salesian Saint. The houses are as follows:

  • Bosco House (Blue), named after St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Order
  • Rua House (Green), named after Blessed Michael Rua, the first Rector Major of the Salesian
  • Savio House (Red), named after St, Dominic Savio, the patron Saint of the School
  • Francis House (Yellow), named after Francis De Sales, the patron of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and the person after whom the order has been named

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. The Clubs are:

  • Art and Craft
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Dramatics Theater
  • Model United Nations
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Science Club
  • Scouts and Guides

Academic Programs

Number of Students

3500

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

The School timings are:

KG : 8.20 am to 12.20 pm Classes I & II: 7.55 am to 1.20 pm Classes III & V: 7.55 am to 1.55 pm Classes VI to XII: 8.25 am to 2.35 pm

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
School Senior Secondary Streams
  • Science with Mathematics
  • Science without Mathematics
  • Commerce
  • Humanities

School Level & Classes

Which grades will you have in the new session?

Don Bosco School, Park Circus is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for Boys and has following grades/levels

LevelClasses
Pre Primary School (Pre School)LKGUKG
Primary School (I-V)IIIIIIIVV
Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

The Academic session at Don Bosco School, Park Circus starts from April to March. The School provides education to students from LKG to XII.

Don Bosco School, Park Circus is a Boys English medium Day School which offers the National curriculum CISCE, from LKG to XII.

Academic Affiliations

Don Bosco School, Park Circus is authorised to offer the following

CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

  • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
  • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

Don Bosco School, Park Circus is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
The school is affiliated to CISCE since Invalid date with CISCE affiliation number WB013. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

  • ICSE (Class X)
  • ISC (Class XII)
  • CVE
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Curriculum offered in Don Bosco School, Park Circus by Class

In this section, we will answer What board of education does Don Bosco School, Park Circus intend to follow over the years?

Level - Class/Grade
Curriculum
Pre Primary School (Pre School)
    Primary School (I-V)
      Middle School (VI-VIII)
      • School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
      Secondary School (IX-X)
      • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
      Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
      • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.
      • At the Senior Secondary level, school offers Science with Mathematics, Science without Mathematics, Commerce, Humanities streams.

      Bengali and Hindi, however, are compulsory subjects as Indian languages, in the three language scheme of secondary education.

      Subjects Offered in Class XI & XII

      Classes 11 and 12 which accepts students who have passed ICSE or its equivalent, and prepares students for the Indian School Certificate Examination of the Council in two streams:

      • Science Stream comprises of English, Mathematics, Physics, chemistry and biology/Computer Science /Economics. The sixth subject will be Environmental Science/ Physical Education.
      • Commerce Stream comprises of English, Commerce, Accounts, Mathematics, Economics and the sixth subject being Business Studies/ Physical Education.
      • Arts Stream comprises of English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology and the sixth subject being Elective English.

      School Rating & Reviews

      3.4

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      based on 12 ratings

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      Dr.Tahsin Firdaus ShamsuddinSchool Alumniwrote a review on April 26, 2023 8:26 AM
      MISADMINISTRATION, MISMANAGEMENT AND GROSS IRREGULARITIES
      MASSIVE, LARGESCALE AND WIDESPREAD MISADMINISTRATION, MISMANAGEMENT, MALPRACTICE AND GROSS IRREGULARITIES ARE TAKING PLACE AND GOING ON IN THE ALUMNI COMMITTEE, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, DON BOSCO SCHOOL, PARK CIRCUS, KOLKATA-700017, WEST BENGAL. THE ALUMNI COMMITTEE IS NOT AN ELECTED ONE. NO ELECTIONS T...more
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      Debsarathi SenReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on April 10, 2019 8:41 PM
      Good till class 9 when teachers sincerely teach. Class 11 and 12 is not worth it. OVERRATED
      SA
      Soumyabrata AcharyaReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 13, 2019 12:45 PM
      Previously one of the best schools in Kolkata. But sadly, quality has dropped. Management should concern about teachers, staff and overall infrastructure of the school.
      RM
      Ricky MlReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 17, 2019 1:02 PM
      My alma mater and one of the best schools in easter India...the education you receive at this hallowed institution can be considered classical...they will give you the space and encouragement to develop your innate talents and mingle with some of the most talented people in these parts, ve it scienc...more
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      DevilReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 5, 2019 7:18 AM
      Good English medium ICSE board school gave good knoweldge canteen are there car pool available faculty's are very good labratory are there with computer machinery Many extra curriculum activity done here for the students and parents Student attain this for their self interested The school is totally missionaries and many other facilities with extra guiding
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      Sk ShamimReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on January 12, 2019 10:43 PM
      Worst selection procedure. They don't even disclose the selected candidates list for new admission. It's all about recommendation and donation. Large number of brokers are there who takes huge amount of money for admission. Don't fool yourself by applying in this school . All these interviews and al...more

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      Frequently Asked Questions about Don Bosco School, Park Circus

      Don Bosco School, Park Circus is affiliated to which board?

      Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

      What is the process of getting admission into Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata?

      The Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

      What are the school timings?

      The Don Bosco School, Park Circus works in Shift 1 (Morning). The School timings are: KG : 8.20 am to 12.20 pm Classes I & II: 7.55 am to 1.20 pm Classes III & V: 7.55 am to 1.55 pm Classes VI to XII: 8.25 am to 2.35 pm

      Is this school a co-educational school?

      No The Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata is a Boys school.

      What is the curriculum offered at Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata?

      Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) at various levels of education.

      Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

      The Don Bosco School, Park Circus is rated 3.4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

      Does Don Bosco School, Park Circus offer Hostel facility to students?

      No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.