About St. Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy is a school located in New Town, Kolkata. It is affiliated to the ICSE board. The school was established in 1997. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is St. Francis Academy affiliated to?
- St. Francis Academy is affiliated to ICSE and is a day school in New Town, Kolkata.
- Where is St. Francis Academy located?
- St. Francis Academy is located at St.Francis Academy, Bantala, Chandakanthal Beria, New Town, Kolkata – 700135, Kolkata.
- When was St. Francis Academy established?
- St. Francis Academy was established in 1997 and has been operating in Kolkata for 29 years.
- Is St. Francis Academy co-ed or single-gender?
- St. Francis Academy is a co-educational school.
- Is St. Francis Academy accepting admissions?
- St. Francis Academy 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 St. Francis Academy?
- You can reach St. Francis Academy on 8013061194 or by email at francisacademy2014@gmail.com. Address: St.Francis Academy, Bantala, Chandakanthal Beria, New Town, Kolkata, 700135.
St. Francis Academy, Kathalberia/Kestopur, is a Catholic Christian Minority Institution. It is managed and administered by the Capuchin Fathers of St. Fidelis Province, North India, a charitable society duly registered under the Registration of Societies Act No XXI of 1960 and also holding the Certificate of Registration under West Bengal Societies Registration Act XXVI of 1961.
About the school
St. Francis Academy — a co-educational day school in New Town, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas — is among the respected options families consider when shortlisting the best schools in Kolkata. The school has been running since 1997, giving it 29 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. St. Francis Academy is affiliated to ICSE and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Campus and facilities
For day-to-day learning, the 36422 SQ MTR campus at St. Francis Academy lists 12 facilities — including Alumni Association, Medical Room, Transportation, AC Classes, Wifi and Smart Classes, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Parent fit
Families comparing St. Francis Academy 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 St. Francis Academy against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, St. Francis Academy's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in computer lab, infirmary 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.
Curriculum at St. Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy is affiliated to ICSE, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English. 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.
Location and neighbourhood
St. Francis Academy is located at St.Francis Academy, Bantala, Chandakanthal Beria, New Town, Kolkata – 700135. New Town is a respected residential pocket of Kolkata, with established neighbourhood infrastructure around the school. Families comparing St. Francis Academy usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
On the academic side, the 6:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at St. Francis Academy are sized for individual attention. Overall, St. Francis Academy suits 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.
Set in New Town, 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.
On the fee side, St. Francis Academy sits in the affordable bracket for the city — parents typically compare it against state-aided and trust-run options at a similar price point.
Key facts
- Board
- ICSE
- City
- Kolkata
- Area
- New Town
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Day School
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English
- Established
- Student : teacher ratio
- 6:1
- Campus area
- 36422 SQ MTR
- School timings
- 10:00 AM TO 04:30 PM (Approx)
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Alumni Association, Medical Room, Transportation, AC Classes, Wifi, Smart Classes
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at St. Francis Academy
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at St. Francis Academy 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 St. Francis Academy
Annual tuition fees at St. Francis Academy 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
St. Francis Academy is affiliated to ICSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at St. Francis Academy
- Alumni Association
- Medical Room
- Transportation
- AC Classes
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
- Debate
- Picnics and excursion
Location & connectivity
St. Francis Academy is located at St.Francis Academy, Bantala, Chandakanthal Beria, New Town, Kolkata – 700135. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
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