About SPS
St. Paul's School is a school located in Darjeeling. It is affiliated to the ICSE / CISCE board. The school was established in 1823. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is SPS affiliated to?
- St. Paul's School is affiliated to ICSE and CISCE and is a full-boarding school in Darjeeling.
- Where is SPS located?
- St. Paul's School is located at P.O: Jalapahar, Darjeeling, Darjeeling – 734203, Darjeeling.
- When was SPS established?
- St. Paul's School was established in 1823 and has been operating in Darjeeling for 203 years.
- Is SPS co-ed or single-gender?
- St. Paul's School is a co-educational school.
- Is SPS accepting admissions?
- St. Paul's School is open to enquiries for August to June. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact SPS?
- You can reach St. Paul's School on 9046003127 or by email at info@stpaulsdarjeeling.edu.in. Address: P.O: Jalapahar, Darjeeling, Darjeeling, 734203.
St. Paul’s is, essentially an Indian residential school for boys. That is to say, the staff and the scholars are predominantly Indian, and its educational policy is oriented towards life in India and India’s place in world affairs. But this has not come in the way of one of the School’s most important assets: its international, multiracial and cross-regional cosmopolitan character. This is an asset of immeasurable educational value. Boys from many different parts of India, of different castes and from different religious communities, are living, working, eating, worshiping and playing together with boys from other nations with different social and religious customs. We can hardly over-emphasize the importance of this factor. The intellectual, emotional and social adjustments a boy must make in such an environment provide additional interest and stimulus in his school life, and are a useful preparation for such adjustments in later life in an increasingly international world.
About the school
St. Paul's School — a co-educational full boarding school in Darjeeling, West Bengal — is among the well-known options parents consider when shortlisting the best schools in Darjeeling. Established in 1823, the school has been part of the Darjeeling education landscape for 203 years. SPS is affiliated to ICSE / CISCE and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, SPS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in STEM lab, infirmary and library 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.
Campus and on-campus infrastructure
From a parent's perspective, the campus at SPS lists 12 on-campus infrastructure — including Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel and AC Classes, plus 6 more. These resources cover academics, sports and co-curricular activities through the school day.
Curriculum at SPS
SPS 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 August to June, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Parent fit
Families comparing SPS against other ICSE schools in Darjeeling 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 State board and IB 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 SPS against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Location and neighbourhood
SPS is located at P.O: Jalapahar, Darjeeling, Darjeeling – 734203. Parents comparing SPS usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Darjeeling on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
On the operations front, the 7:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at SPS are sized for individual attention. Overall, SPS 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.
With roots going back to 1823, SPS has had time to build an alumni network and the kind of teaching-staff continuity newer campuses are still developing.
Set in Darjeeling, 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
- Darjeeling
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Full Boarding
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Student : teacher ratio
- 7:1
- School timings
- 08:00 AM TO 02:00 PM
- Academic session
- August to June
- Key facilities
- Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, AC Classes
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at SPS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at St. Paul's 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 —
- 2Written test of applicant —
- 3Parent's interaction/interview —
- 4Applicant's oral test —
- 5Document verification at school —
Fees at SPS
Annual tuition fees at St. Paul's 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
St. Paul's 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 SPS
- Medical Room
- Meals
- Transportation
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- AC Classes
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
Parent reviews
St. Paul's School has an overall rating of 5.0 / 5 from 1 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
St. Paul's School is located at P.O: Jalapahar, Darjeeling, Darjeeling – 734203. 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
Food & dining
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