About DMHSS
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a school located in Barrackpore, Kolkata. It is affiliated to the ICSE / CISCE board. The school was established in 1984. Annual tuition ranges from ₹47,200 to ₹311,100 depending on grade. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is DMHSS affiliated to?
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is affiliated to ICSE and CISCE and is a day-cum-boarding school in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
- What are the annual fees at DMHSS?
- Annual tuition at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School ranges from ₹47K – ₹3.11 L/year depending on grade. Admission charges, security deposit, uniform and transport are billed separately.
- Where is DMHSS located?
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is located at 52 Barrack Road, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Barrackpore, Kolkata – 700012, Kolkata.
- When was DMHSS established?
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School was established in 1984 and has been operating in Kolkata for 42 years.
- Is DMHSS co-ed or single-gender?
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a co-educational school.
- Is DMHSS accepting admissions?
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact DMHSS?
- You can reach Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School on 8448449503 or by email at admission@dmhss.org.in. Address: 52 Barrack Road, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700012.
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) is a co-ed, English medium school in Barrackpore, Kolkata, India, founded in 1984 by Christian missionaries. It offers education from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 and is affiliated with the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). DMHSS Kolkata has been nurturing students’ co-curricular and extracurricular potential for 41 years, earning its status as a top school. With a primary and secondary department, it’s a second home for ages 3 to 18. The school has 2500 students, 84 teachers, 25 awards, and a vast alumni network of 10,000, preparing students for a greater future.
About the school
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School — a co-educational day-cum-boarding school in Barrackpore, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas — is among the long-standing options parents shortlisting schools consider when shortlisting the best schools in Kolkata. The school has been running since 1984, giving it 42 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. DMHSS is affiliated to ICSE / CISCE and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Campus and learning spaces
On the academic side, the 1.5 acre campus at DMHSS lists 12 learning spaces — including Extra Curricular, Sports, Campus Architecture, Chemistry Lab, Physics Lab and Banners and News, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Curriculum at DMHSS
DMHSS is affiliated to ICSE / CISCE, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Hindi. The ICSE curriculum emphasises English-language depth and detailed internal assessments alongside board examinations. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, DMHSS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in smart classrooms, computer lab and infirmary where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Parent fit
Families comparing DMHSS against other ICSE schools in Kolkata usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between IB and State board for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack DMHSS against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Fees and what they cover
Annual tuition at DMHSS falls in the ₹47K – ₹3.11 L/year range, with the exact figure depending on the grade. One-time admission charges, security deposit (often refundable), uniform, books and transport are billed separately. Parents shortlisting schools should review the grade-wise fee breakdown on the Fees tab before applying — the fee structure is revised each academic session.
Location and neighbourhood
DMHSS is located at 52 Barrack Road, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Barrackpore, Kolkata – 700012. Barrackpore is a long-standing residential pocket of Kolkata, with established neighbourhood infrastructure around the school. Parents shortlisting schools comparing DMHSS usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
From a parent's perspective, the 25:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at DMHSS are sized for individual attention. Overall, DMHSS suits families considering boarding and families wanting a co-educational setting. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
At the premium end of the fee range, parents should expect investment in facilities, specialist faculty and a wider co-curricular calendar — and weigh that against value priorities.
The day-boarding format covers prep, meals and structured activity through the late afternoon — useful for dual-working families who want academic supervision past school hours.
Founded in 1984, the school has a multi-generation alumni footprint in the city — a useful proxy for institutional stability when comparing options.
Key facts
- City
- Kolkata
- Area
- Barrackpore
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Day Cum Boarding
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Annual tuition fees
- ₹47K – ₹3.11 L/year
- Student : teacher ratio
- 25:1
- Campus area
- 1.5 acre
- School timings
- 07:30 AM TO 02:00 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Extra Curricular, Sports, Campus Architecture, Chemistry Lab, Physics Lab, Banners and News
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at DMHSS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
- 1Fill application form —
- 2Document verification at school —
Fees at DMHSS
Annual tuition fees at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School range from ₹47K – ₹3.11 L/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is affiliated to ICSE / CISCE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at DMHSS
- Extra Curricular
- Sports
- Campus Architecture
- Chemistry Lab
- Physics Lab
- Banners and News
- Transport
- Classroom
Location & connectivity
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is located at 52 Barrack Road, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Barrackpore, Kolkata – 700012. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
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