RP Goenka International School

Located at Alipore, in the heart of Kolkata. The address is RP Goenka International School, 34/1/1 Diamond Harbour Road Kolkata - 700027, West Bengal, India.

Nursery to Grade 5 under the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). Grades 6 to 8 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme. Grades 9 and 10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE. Grades 11 and 12 follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).

International school offering IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme.

India

RP Goenka International School offers an international curriculum across four stages: IB Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Grade 5); Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6 to 8); Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10); IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12). The Primary Years Programme uses transdisciplinary themes and real-world connections to develop essential skills. Cambridge Lower Secondary bridges foundational learning with deeper academic exploration. Cambridge IGCSE provides a globally recognized qualification for ages 14–16. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year pre-university course for students aged 16–19.

Career Counselling begins in Grade 8 with personalized assessments, subject selection support for IGCSE and IB Diploma, and career exploration activities, continuing through Grade 12 to help students choose post-secondary pathways. Students gain internships and research opportunities through the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group. They have access to the Global Alumni Mentorship Program with mentors from Ivy League and Oxbridge universities. Students pursue higher education in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Europe, with university planning supported by the Cialfo platform.

RP Goenka International School emphasizes holistic education that develops the child as a whole, including emotional, physical and social growth. The curriculum fosters open-mindedness, compassion, teamwork, respect, and diversity, and promotes personal responsibility, service to others, and engagement with different perspectives. Learning is interconnected through a transdisciplinary approach, with teachers collaborating to design units that explore concepts from multiple angles and encourage reflection and inquiry.

The campus is specially abled-friendly with ramps and lifts to ensure accessibility throughout, and handicapped toilets on each floor as part of its inclusive facilities.

All classes are conducted in English. Hindi and Bengali are offered as second languages, and modern foreign languages such as French and Spanish are also available.

The school is committed to safeguarding and the safety and well-being of students. It uses modern security and verification systems and CCTV cameras across the campus.

The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Grade 5), Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6 to 8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12). It is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) authorizes Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for Grades 6 to 8 and the IGCSE Programme for Grades 9 and 10. Admissions are open for Grades 9 and 11 for the Academic Year 2026-27. Admission Process for Nursery includes completing the online Admissions Application Form; scheduling an Interaction/Observation of shortlisted candidates; Offer of Admission; Admission Confirmation after submitting additional information and paying a one-time fee. Admission Process for Grades 9 & 11 includes Submission of Admission Application Form; Interaction/Observation for shortlisted candidates; Admission Offer; Admission Confirmation after submitting the one-time fee to confirm admission. Eligibility for AY 2027-28 includes Nursery age eligibility of 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024; Grade 9 & 11 eligibility based on the report card of the preceding grade; there will be no vacancies for Junior KG to Grade 8 in AY 2027-28; lateral entries, if any, will be based on these criteria. Admissions Open for Grades 9 and 11 for the Academic Year 2026-27 (Grade 9 IGCSE, Grade 11 IBDP). The school is located in Alipore, Kolkata, at 34/1/1 Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata 700027.