About GEMS
GEMS Akademia International School is a school located in Kolkata. It is affiliated to the ICSE / IGCSE board. The school was established in 2011. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is GEMS affiliated to?
- GEMS Akademia International School is affiliated to ICSE and IGCSE and is a full-boarding school in Kolkata.
- Where is GEMS located?
- GEMS Akademia International School is located at Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur P.O. Rasapunja, Kolkata, Kolkata – 700017, Kolkata.
- When was GEMS established?
- GEMS Akademia International School was established in 2011 and has been operating in Kolkata for 15 years.
- Is GEMS co-ed or single-gender?
- GEMS Akademia International School is a co-educational school.
- Is GEMS accepting admissions?
- GEMS Akademia International 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 GEMS?
- You can reach GEMS Akademia International School on 9051888888 or by email at info@gemsakademia.in. Address: Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur P.O. Rasapunja, Kolkata, Kolkata, 700017.
Welcome to Kolkata and welcome to Gems Akademia International School (GAIS). Established to make children well-rounded and self-dependent individuals, the school has been constructed on a sprawling 20 acre campus with splendid infrastructural facilities in a tranquil and pollution free environment.
About the school
Set in Kolkata, West Bengal, GEMS Akademia International School is a established co-educational full boarding school catering to parents shortlisting schools looking for a ICSE school in Kolkata. The school has been running since 2011, giving it 15 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. GEMS follows the ICSE / IGCSE curriculum and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Campus and physical resources
On the academic side, the campus at GEMS lists 12 physical resources — including Medical Room, Day care, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Parent fit
Families comparing GEMS 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 CBSE 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 GEMS against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Curriculum at GEMS
GEMS follows the ICSE / IGCSE curriculum, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English, Hindi and Bengali. 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, GEMS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in computer lab, GPS-tracked buses and CCTV coverage 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.
Location and neighbourhood
GEMS is located at Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur P.O. Rasapunja, Kolkata, Kolkata – 700017. Parents shortlisting schools comparing GEMS usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
From a parent's perspective, the 35:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at GEMS are sized for individual attention. Overall, GEMS suits families considering boarding, families wanting a co-educational setting and students aiming for global universities. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
Established in 2011, the campus has settled past its initial setup phase and now runs full senior-school cycles end to end.
Set in Kolkata, the school is reachable by school transport, private cabs and — where the city supports it — local public transit.
The ICSE curriculum weights internal assessment heavily — laboratory work, English-language assignments and project files contribute meaningfully to the final board grade.
Key facts
- City
- Kolkata
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Full Boarding
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi, Bengali
- Established
- Student : teacher ratio
- 35:1
- School timings
- 09:00 AM TO 02:45 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Medical Room, Day care, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at GEMS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at GEMS Akademia International 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 GEMS
Annual tuition fees at GEMS Akademia International School range from ₹0/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
GEMS Akademia International School is affiliated to ICSE / IGCSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi, Bengali. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at GEMS
- Medical Room
- Day care
- Meals
- Transportation
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- AC Classes
- Wifi
Parent reviews
GEMS Akademia International School has an overall rating of 5.0 / 5 from 1 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
GEMS Akademia International School is located at Bakrahat Road, Thakurpukur P.O. Rasapunja, Kolkata, Kolkata – 700017. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
Hostel & Boarding
Boys' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
Girls' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
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