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Modern School Lucknow

India, Lucknow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹35,000 - 136,200
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1979
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Modern School Lucknow is a co-educational day school serving nursery to Grade 12 in Lucknow, India. The school offers a single continuous curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Nursery to Grade 5; bridging Grades 6–8; and senior years under CISCE, with ICSE in Grades 9–10 and ISC in Grades 11–12 in Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. It is the first and only IB World School in Lucknow authorised for the PYP since 2013, with class sizes capped at 25 to support individualized attention. Established in 1979, the school combines longstanding academic quality with modern facilities. The campus features six learning spaces, a Takshila library with 15,000 books, an open-air Learning Lawn, music and dance studios, and an auditorium for assemblies and performances. A computer for every child enables coding from Grade 3, and hackathons start in Grade 6. Notable programmes include Cognito, Orators for Life, and Code Hackathon, reflecting inquiry, leadership, and real-world problem solving today.

Modern School, Sector E, Aliganj, Lucknow 226024, Uttar Pradesh, India

The Essentials

Modern School Lucknow has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Sector E, Aliganj, Lucknow 226024, Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in the Aliganj sector of Lucknow, the school serves as a K-12 day school.

Stages
Nursery to Grade 12; Stage One: Nursery to Grade 5 (IB Primary Years Programme); Stage Two: Grades 6–8 (bridging years); Stage Three: Grades 9–12 (ICSE & ISC).

Type
co-educational day school (K-12).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Governance and Ownership
The school is run by Kapoor Educational Society.
Fees

Annual tuition at Modern School Lucknow ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 136,200 for 2026/27.

*Session covered: 2026–27.*

*Tuition — per instalment and annual amount (by grade)*
- Nursery — INR 15,500 per instalment; annual total INR 93,000.
- LKG & UKG — INR 14,500 per instalment; annual total INR 87,000.
- Grade 1 — INR 14,800 per instalment; annual total INR 88,800.
- Grades 2 & 3 — INR 16,300 per instalment; annual total INR 97,800.
- Grade 4 — INR 16,800 per instalment; annual total INR 100,800.
- Grades 5 & 6 — INR 18,400 per instalment; annual total INR 110,400.
- Grades 7 & 8 — INR 19,700 per instalment; annual total INR 118,200.
- Grades 9 & 10 — INR 21,300 per instalment; annual total INR 127,800.
- Grades 11 & 12 — INR 22,700 per instalment; annual total INR 136,200.

(Fees are billed as six equal instalments across the session.)

*Application / Admission fee and deposits*
- One-time admission fee: INR 35,000. This amount includes a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Fees are collected in six equal instalments across the session, billed in March, May, July, September, November and January.
- A concession of 3% is applied if the full year is paid by the first instalment's due date.
- Mid-session admissions (from Grade 1 onwards) are required to pay one instalment up front.
- Late payment penalty: INR 50 per instalment, per day past the due date.

*Boarding / residential fees*
- Boarding is not applicable; no residential/hostel fee is listed in the school's published fee schedule for the 2026–27 session.

*Other costs and incidental fees*
- Transport: Transport fees are charged separately and vary by route. Parents must contact the office for the route-specific transport charge.
- Scholarships and fee concessions are available (awarded as percentage reductions of the tuition fee for selected students); they reduce the tuition payable rather than affect the instalment schedule.
- Late-payment penalties and the refundable security deposit (noted above) are additional financial items to expect.
- No separate uniform fee, book fee, or other fixed miscellaneous charges are published in the headline instalment schedule; route-based transport and any activity-related charges are the primary additional items identified.

*Refund information*
- The security deposit portion (INR 5,000) within the one-time admission fee is refundable. Other refund rules and processing conditions are governed by the school's fee rules.

*Fee payment options and practical details*
- Primary payment method: the school's app (Lernio), which issues digital receipts; instalments may be paid in advance through the app.
- Alternative on-site payment: payments can be made at the school office (Monday to Friday) by bank draft or by credit/debit card.
- For transport enquiries and route pricing, contact the transport office number provided by the school. General accounts / admissions office phone contacts are published for payment help.

*Key contacts for billing and payment help*
- Accounts / admissions help lines: +91 95549 33337 and +91 95549 33338.
- Transport enquiries: +91 79851 01363.
Academics

Modern School Lucknow teaches IB (PYP), Indian Curriculum.

Curriculum
From nursery to Grade 12, one continuous curriculum. Stage One is the IB Primary Years Programme for Nursery to Grade 5. Stage Two are the bridging years in Grades 6–8 that build depth and academic structure. Stage Three covers Grades 9–12 with ICSE in Grades 9–10 and ISC in Grades 11–12, offering Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. The school is the first and only IB World School in Lucknow authorised for the Primary Years Programme since 2013, and classes are capped at twenty-five students.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 25 students per class. Small classes have been a design feature for over a decade. Every child is known by name and not left unseen.

Exam Results
ICSE 2026 (Class X) saw 38 students sit the board; about one third scored above 90% aggregate, with the highest aggregate 97.4%. There were 82 subject scores above 90. ISC 2026 (Class XII) had 43 students sit the board; about one quarter scored above 90% aggregate, with the highest aggregate 98.0%. Top scorers included Ishaan Singh Negi (ICSE 97.4%), Sahil Anand (96.4%), Aayushi Kaur Talwar (94.4%), Ishaan Singh Negi (ICSE topper) and Ojasvi Tripathi (ISC topper 98.0%).

Higher Education Progression
Senior school follows the CISCE board, with ICSE in Grades 9–10 and ISC in Grades 11–12, preparing students for universities in India and abroad. The curriculum blends inquiry-oriented early years with board-level study to foster thinking, expression, and preparedness for higher education both in India and internationally.

Gifted and Talented
Scholarships recognise academic excellence and other aptitudes, awarded as a percentage of the school fee. Up to 35% for Justice D.K. Trivedi — Academic Excellence and up to 35% for Dr. Nitya Anand — HOTS Scholarship; 50/35/20% for Sports Scholarship; 25% for Shri Rakesh Kapoor — Young Leader; Values in Action awards are school-wide (five) with no fixed percentage. Applications for scholarships are handled by the school office; a student receives either a fee concession or a scholarship, not both.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides emotional safety by design, with class constitutions, student-led conferences, and reflection over correction. Emotional safety is built into systems — rules are clear and fair, and discipline is calm and predictable. The school maintains small classes (maximum 25 students) so every child is seen and heard. Teachers are trained in emotional intelligence to support social and emotional learning. Mindfulness is woven through the day, and voice and choice in daily learning give students real agency, supporting curiosity, confidence, and resilience.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The senior school follows CISCE and has a strong command of English.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional safety is central to learning; a child who feels safe can learn. Mindfulness is woven through the day to help students steady themselves. Small classes and a low student–teacher ratio create calm, attentive learning environments. Class agreements and opportunities for student voice support wellbeing and reduce distress, while inquiry-based learning fosters curiosity and resilience.

Safeguarding
Safety on campus includes 100+ CCTV cameras for monitoring, regular fire drills, female helpers for early years, and GPS-tracked transport with a female attendant for pick-up and drop-off alerts. These measures form part of safeguarding the wellbeing and security of students on campus and during travel.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1979. Lucknow's first IB World School for the Primary Years Programme. A multigenerational school built on trust, warmth, and consistent academic quality. IB PYP from Nursery to Grade 5; ICSE and ISC for senior school — all under one Modern School roof.

Community
Cultural performances and mindful moments take place around the 45-year-old banyan tree, the heart of campus life. An active alumni network includes more than 5,000 alumni worldwide. Parent voices form part of the community through 'Parents Speak' testimonials from families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is built around six learning spaces designed for different ways of learning. Science laboratories provide weekly hands-on work in chemistry, physics, and biology from Grade 6. The Takshila library houses fifteen thousand books and reading time is on the timetable. An open-air Learning Lawn serves as an outdoor classroom. Music and dance studios support performance-based learning. Class sizes are capped at twenty-five students per class, and the auditorium hosts assemblies and student performances.

Sports Facilities
Sport is integrated into the timetable. Every child plays a sport. The school fields teams in swimming, basketball, cricket, football, table tennis, and chess. Sport is on the timetable, not on the side. These activities form part of the campus culture and daily schedule.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories support weekly hands-on learning in chemistry, physics, and biology from Grade 6. The Takshila library houses fifteen thousand books and reading time is on the timetable. A computer for every child means coding begins from Grade 3 and hackathons start in Grade 6. The campus includes an open-air Learning Lawn and the auditorium hosts assemblies and student presentations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cognito is an inquiry exhibition where every child presents a project to parents, teachers, and visiting schools. Orators for Life is a public-speaking competition with twelve participating schools and ninety speakers. Code Hackathon is a two-day event with twenty-five schools; teams build solutions to real city problems and pitch to an industry jury. The three flagship events are organized by students for students from Lucknow schools.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school begins with the IB Primary Years Programme in the early years and moves into ICSE and ISC in the senior years. The PYP is inquiry-led and transdisciplinary, with student-led conferences and the PYP Exhibition developing inquiry and communication. The senior years follow the CISCE board; ICSE for Grades 9–10 and ISC for Grades 11–12, with a strong command of English. Classes are limited to twenty-five students to ensure individual attention.

Arts & Creative
The school has music and dance studios with trained teachers, and regular performances in which every child participates. The auditorium hosts assemblies, performances, and student presentations, supporting artistic expression. Cultural performances are part of campus life, and the Takshila library houses fifteen thousand books to support reading and creative exploration.

Cultural & Language
Inter-school Orators for Life is a public-speaking competition organized by students, with participation from multiple Lucknow schools. Cognito is the school's inquiry exhibition where every child presents an inquiry project to parents, teachers and visiting schools. The Voice and Choice framework allows students to express ideas in multiple ways—speaking, writing, drawing, or building—through class constitutions and guided thinking routines.

Social & Hobbies
Cognito, Orators for Life, and Code Hackathon are city-wide events organized by students. Sport is a core part of campus life; the Activities Centre offers coaching in swimming, cricket, football, basketball, skating, and calisthenics for all ages. Outside of formal lessons, the campus features the Learning Lawn and spaces designed for collaborative and creative activity.

Community & Service
Scholarships recognise more than academics; Values in Action recognises students who genuinely live the school's values. The Shri Rakesh Kapoor — Young Leader award recognises mindful leadership and real contribution to school life (Grades 8–11). Other scholarships include HOTS and Academic Excellence for high achievement and higher-order thinking.

Leadership & Professional
Shri Rakesh Kapoor — Young Leader scholarship recognises mindful leadership and initiative. Values in Action rewards students who live the school's values. Orators for Life is a student-organised inter-school public-speaking competition that builds leadership and communication skills, and Cognito provides opportunities for student-led inquiry exhibitions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Activities Centre runs coached programmes in swimming, cricket, football, basketball, skating, and calisthenics, open to every child. Sports are integrated into the timetable, with the school fielding teams in swimming, basketball, cricket, football, table tennis, and chess. An open-air Learning Lawn supports outdoor learning, and mindfulness practice is part of campus life with emphasis on safety and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
From nursery to Grade 12, one continuous curriculum. The IB Primary Years Programme is inquiry-led and transdisciplinary. Senior years follow the CISCE board (ICSE in Grades 9–10, ISC in Grades 11–12). ICSE and ISC bring depth and discipline with a strong command of English.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Enquire. Contact the admissions office or fill in the enquiry form. Provide details about the child and the grade of interest. The process focuses on getting to know the family rather than testing very young children. A campus visit is encouraged as the next step. 02 Visit the campus. See the school in session—the classrooms, the library, and the banyan. Meet teachers, ask questions, and observe the environment. The campus visit helps families understand the school's culture and routines. 03 An informal interaction. A relaxed conversation with you and your child. For early years there is no test; the aim is to get to know each other and discuss fit. 04 Offer of place. If it is a good fit on both sides, a place is offered and the current fee schedule is shared in full. 05 Join the community. Complete enrolment, and the child becomes a Modernite. Assistance is provided for the first-day settling in. Who can apply. Nursery is the main entry point, entering the IB Primary Years Programme. Grades 1 to 8 admit laterally as seats open during the year. Grades 9 and 11 enter ICSE and ISC, subject to eligibility. Age criteria are set by the academic year of entry. Fees. Fees vary by grade and are reviewed each academic year. The full, itemised fee schedule — including one-time and recurring components — is shared at the enquiry stage. Scholarships are available; the admissions office can provide current criteria and details.

Scholarships
Justice D.K. Trivedi — Academic Excellence: Up to 35% of the school fee; top performers in board and school exams (Grades 8–9 and Grade 10 ICSE–Grade 11). Dr. Nitya Anand — HOTS Scholarship Exam: Up to 35%; higher-order-thinking assessment for Grades 3–9 & 11; Score 95% or above to earn; Exam: 23 February 2026. Sports Scholarship: Up to 35%; for excellence in sport; applied for, with records and a coach's recommendation. Shri Rakesh Kapoor — Young Leader: Up to 25%; for mindful leadership, initiative and real contribution to school life (Grades 8–11); by application. Values in Action: Awarded to five students school-wide for living the school's values (kindness, joy, responsibility, gentle leadership; Grades 3–12; five awarded school-wide). Who can apply: All scholarships share basics — no major discipline concerns, and conduct that reflects the school's values; a positive family–school partnership; fees paid on schedule; and a student who adds to a safe, mindful, joyful school culture. A student receives either a fee concession or a scholarship, not both; applying does not guarantee an award; the school may revise or withdraw a scholarship; Scholarship Committee decisions are final; application forms are available at the school office.
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