About STBS
St. Thomas' Boys' School is a school located in Kolkata. It is affiliated to the ICSE board. The school was established in 1789. Annual tuition ranges from ₹205,000 to ₹205,000 depending on grade. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is STBS affiliated to?
- St. Thomas' Boys' School is affiliated to ICSE and is a full-boarding school in Kolkata.
- What are the annual fees at STBS?
- Annual tuition at St. Thomas' Boys' School ranges from ₹2.05 L/year depending on grade. Admission charges, security deposit, uniform and transport are billed separately.
- Where is STBS located?
- St. Thomas' Boys' School is located at 4, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata, Kolkata – 700017, Kolkata.
- When was STBS established?
- St. Thomas' Boys' School was established in 1789 and has been operating in Kolkata for 237 years.
- Is STBS co-ed or single-gender?
- St. Thomas' Boys' School is a boys-only school.
- Is STBS accepting admissions?
- St. Thomas' Boys' 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 STBS?
- You can reach St. Thomas' Boys' School on 3324493242 or by email at principal@stsboys.com. Address: 4, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata, Kolkata, 700017.
St Thomas' School is a kindergarten to higher secondary school for boys located in Kidderpore, India. It has one of the largest campus areas in the city of Kolkata comprising of three football size fields, two basketball courts and children's playgrounds. The campus also houses the St. Thomas' College of Engineering and Technology and has a church called the St. Stephen's Church. The school has adjacent division St. Thomas' Boys' School (STBS). The students of this school are nicknamed as Thomasites (boys).
About the school
St. Thomas' Boys' School — a boys-only full boarding school in Kolkata, West Bengal — is among the long-standing options families consider when shortlisting the best schools in Kolkata. The school has been running since 1789, giving it 237 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. STBS prepares students for the ICSE board examinations and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Parent fit
Families comparing STBS 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 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 STBS 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 STBS falls in the ₹2.05 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. Families should review the grade-wise fee breakdown on the Fees tab before applying — the fee structure is revised each academic session.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, STBS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in computer lab, CCTV coverage and smart classrooms 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 STBS
STBS prepares students for the ICSE board examinations, 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.
Campus and physical resources
On the academic side, the campus at STBS lists 12 physical resources — including Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel, Wifi and Smart Classes, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Location and neighbourhood
STBS is located at 4, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata, Kolkata – 700017. Families comparing STBS usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
Looking past the brochure, the 55:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at STBS are sized for individual attention. Overall, STBS suits families considering boarding and parents seeking a boys-only environment. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
Founded in 1789, the school has a multi-generation alumni footprint in the city — a useful proxy for institutional stability when comparing options.
The campus sits within Kolkata, putting daily commute from surrounding residential pockets within a manageable window for most families.
ICSE coverage at this campus carries the board's traditional emphasis on English-language depth and broad subject choice through Class 10.
Key facts
- Board
- ICSE
- City
- Kolkata
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Full Boarding
- Gender
- Boys
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi, Bengali
- Established
- Annual tuition fees
- ₹2.05 L/year
- Student : teacher ratio
- 55:1
- School timings
- 09:00 AM TO 04:00 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel, Wifi, Smart Classes
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at STBS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at St. Thomas' Boys' 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 STBS
Annual tuition fees at St. Thomas' Boys' School range from ₹2.05 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
St. Thomas' Boys' School is affiliated to ICSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi, Bengali. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at STBS
- Medical Room
- Meals
- Transportation
- Boys Hostel
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
- Art and Craft
- Dance
Parent reviews
St. Thomas' Boys' School has an overall rating of 5.0 / 5 from 2 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
St. Thomas' Boys' School is located at 4, Diamond Harbour Road, 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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