Top ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla 2026-27: Fees, Admissions, Rankings & Reviews

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ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla

- 5 Schools
Updated at : 20 Aug 2026, 09:44 am
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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Boys
18.76K
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Logo

Bishop Cotton School

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 12.45 L - 13.85 L

Board:

CISCE, Cambridge

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

1859

3.7
3 Reviews
Renowned as Asia's oldest boys' boarding school with an Anglo-Indian heritage dating back to 1859, it features a robust sports program and strong pastoral care system. This ICSE, IGCSE, and Cambridge board school maintains a 30:1 student-teacher ratio across a historic campus. BCS offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines, from cricket to mountaineering.
Auckland House School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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Girls
10.03K
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Auckland House School

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 5.57 L - 5.78 L

Board:

CISCE

Classes:

Nursery - 12 Class

Established In:

1866

4.5
2 Reviews
Best known for its historic legacy as a girls' boarding school in Shimla, Auckland House School has been evolving internationally to cater to children of global parents with education rooted in Christian principles. Established in the year 1866, started with just 32 pupils and now caters to students from UKG to Class 12 with all modern facilities, offering them a rick educational experience.
Shimla Public School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
Coed
9.1K
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Shimla Public School

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 1.99 L

Board:

CISCE

Classes:

1 - 12 Class

Established In:

1979

5.0
1 Review
Founded by Mrs. Pritpal Singh after her 13 years at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Public School has grown to become a recognized educational institution in Shimla. A CISCE co-educational boarding school established in 1979, offering grades 1-10 with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. The school provides comprehensive academic and extracurricular development.
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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Coed
7.52K
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Logo

Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh | 198.42 km from Shimla

Annual Fees

₹ 1.65 L - 2 L

Board:

ICSE, State Board

Classes:

Nursery - 12 Class

Established In:

1991

4.5
2 Reviews
From humble beginnings with 54 students in 1991, KVS has grown to educate over 1,600 students. This senior secondary ICSE boarding school in Kullu provides smart classes, coaching facilities through Catalyst Coaching Institute, and comprehensive infrastructure with science labs and sports facilities. KVS balances mental and physical development through various athletic programs.
Dagshai Public School, Solan, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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4.43K
Dagshai Public School, Solan, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Logo

Dagshai Public School

Solan, Himachal Pradesh | 54.29 km from Shimla

Annual Fees

₹ 3.29 L - 4.23 L

Board:

ICSE, CISCE

Classes:

LKG - 12 Class

Established In:

1957

5.0
1 Review
Set in a historic British cantonment at a 6,000 ft high ridge, this ICSE/CISCE boarding school in Himachal Pradesh spreads across 25 acres of heritage buildings and playing fields. Established in 1957, Dagshai Public School offers a strong NCC program, smart classrooms, and diverse sports facilities. It provides a distinctive educational environment.
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ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla (FAQs)

The top 5 ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla are: Bishop Cotton School, Auckland House School, Shimla Public School, Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School, Dagshai Public School.


While the above-mentioned schools are often ranked in the top position, it is important to note that identifying the absolute "top" schools can depend on the criteria used for ranking, such as academic results, infrastructure, faculty quality, co-curricular achievements, or parent/student satisfaction. It is thus advisable to access each school according to the needs of the child, to find the school that is truly the right fit for your child!

The fees for ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla usually ranges from Rs.1,98,680 to Rs.12,45,000 per annum. The fee structure differs from school to school depending on several factors such as facilities available, class level, curriculum options and so on.

Based on our recent data compilation, there are over 5 ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla. Out of these, there are 0 day boarding schools, 0 weekly boarding schools, 3 full boarding schools and 0 day-cum-boarding schools. 

Boarding schools in ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla cater to diverse needs and preferences and can be of various types, including:

  • Full Boarding
  • Girls
  • Boys
  • Coed
  • Private
 

The right age for sending a child to boarding school is 8 to 13 years. This age is ideal because children in this age group are neither too young nor too old and are thus able to adjust well to the boarding school life.

Reviews of ICSE Boarding Schools in Shimla

GS

Gaurav Sahni

3 out of 5
Bishop Cotton School
1 month ago

Read the news of 2025, and that had me really concerned for the safety of my son. The school looks n...

RD

Rajat Dalal

4 out of 5
Auckland House School
1 year ago

As a parent, I'm glad to choose Auckland House School for its strong academics. The school provides ...

PK

Priyanka Khemu

5 out of 5
Shimla Public School
1 year ago

The school hostel facility is good with all the amenities. The campus feels safe, and my child is le...

K
8 months ago

The school provides quality education, a disciplined environment, and focuses on the overall develop...

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Paresh Rathore

5 out of 5
Dagshai Public School
1 year ago

The school is good with Smart class rooms, traditional values, good hostel facilities, and experienc...

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