Best ICSE Schools in India

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), a private board formed to administer exams for the General Education course in accordance with the suggestions made by the New Education Policy,1986, administers the ICSE test. Continue reading to know more about the best ICSE Schools in India, their Eligibility Criteria, the Admission Process and more.

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What is ICSE Board?

The Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination is known by its full name, ICSE. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), a private board established to provide education in conformity with the New Education Policy 1986 recommendations, oversees the ICSE Board (India). In 1958, the CISCE was created. Every year, the ICSE Board administers the English-medium ICSE Class 10 and ICSE Class 12 exams.

The below table shows a few highlights of the ICSE Board:

Board Name	Indian Certificate of Secondary Education.
Type	Non- government school board of Education
Headquarters	New Delhi, India
Establishment Year	1958
Language of Instruction	English
Mode of Examination	Offline
Conducting Authority	The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)

Why Study In ICSE Schools in India?

The ICSE board’s curriculum is designed to help pupils develop their analytical skills by giving them hands-on experience with the subjects they are studying.

• ICSE-affiliated schools are more beneficial for students opting for foreign universities and schools.
• The ICSE Board has Nationally and globally recognized certification.
• The board is famous for its comprehensive syllabus & excellent subject options.

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List Of Best ICSE Schools in India

These are some top ICSE schools in India:

• Jamnabai Narsee School.
• Mallya Aditi International School.
• The Valley School.
• La Martiniere For Boys.
• Abacus Montessori School.
• Hiranandani Foundation School.
• Bishop Cotton Boys School.
• Bishop Cotton Girls School.

Major Subjects In ICSE Schools in India

Group 1 consists of all the compulsory subjects, while you are allowed to opt for any two or three subjects from the second group and one subject from Group 3.

The table below displays the subjects of Class IX and X.

Group I	Group II	Group III
English	Mathematics	Drama
Second Language	Physics, Chemistry, Biology	Dance
History, Civics & Geography	Economics	Art
Science Application	Modern Foreign Language	Technical Art
	Environmental Science	Mass Media Communication
	One Classical Language	Computer Application
		Physical Education
		Environmental Application

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Admission Process For ICSE Schools in India 

• By enrolling in any school or organisation connected to the ICSE Board, candidates can get entrance into the board.
• The ICSE Board advises that students exclusively enrol through ICSE-associated universities and forbids external or private students.
• Depending on the institution and its behaviour code, the admissions process will change.
• Registration: A candidate is registered for the ICSE Board Examination through their school or institution as soon as they enrol in an ICSE Affiliated school or institution.

List of Some Best ICSE Schools With a Fee Structure 

Here is a list of some of the best ICSE Schools in India with their fee structure. Check them out:

Schools	Class	Avg. Fee Structure	Location
Missouri Girls & boys school	Nursery to 10th	7,200 annual fees	Delhi
Swami Hariharanand school	Nursery to 10th	14,400 annual fees	Delhi
The Frank Anthony Public School	Nursery to 12th	57,540 annual fees	Delhi
Bal Bhawan school	Nursery To 12th	90,900 annual fees	Delhi
Blue Bell School International	Nursery To 12th	1,04,000 annual fees	Delhi

Grade-Wise Fee Structure

Grade	Average Fee
Grade UKG up to Grade 5 ranges	INR 42,672 to 47,376 per annum.
Grade 6 up to Grade 9 ranges	INR 50,976 to 54,828 per annum.
Grade 10 up to Grade 12 ranges	INR 60,912 to 72,372 per annum.

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ICSE Board: Exam Sessions

The best ICSE Schools in India follow the ICSE Board dates. The exam session for the academic years and exam sessions grade-wise is given below:

ICSE Board Class 6th – 12th Academic Year

With the exception of the Hill station schools, which may start their academic year as early as early February, every school associated with the ICSE Board is urged by the council to start their academic year in the second to the third week of March and in the first week of July.

ICSE Board Class 6th – 12th Exam Sessions

ICSE conducts terminal exams for classes 6th – 12th in the months of November to December and February to March.

Term I End	November- December
Term II End Annual	February – March

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