The Plenum School

India, Sirmaur

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ₹350,000 - 725,000

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, CBSE Curriculum

Typical class size 10

Strengths Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment, Languages

Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Introduction

Located on a boarding campus in the Himalayan foothills of Bagthan, Nahan, The Plenum School offers a dual-path education with Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE) and the CBSE curriculum. English proficiency and technology are integrated across both streams to prepare students for higher education in a digital, interconnected world. The Cambridge pathway emphasizes critical thinking and global exposure, while the CBSE pathway follows the Indian national system with a strong foundation and All-India recognition. A distinctive feature is the 5Cs framework—Courage to Start, Consistency to Finish, Capability to Build, Compassion to Serve, and Character to Lead—guiding character development across the curriculum. The boarding campus provides home-like living spaces, 24/7 security, and on-site medical care. Nutritious, organic meals and a clean, healthy environment support wellbeing. Pastoral care and mental health counseling are available, and the school offers a vibrant campus life with outdoor activities and a close-knit, supportive community for all students.

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The Essentials

Location

Located in the Hills of Himachal Pradesh, India. The campus is in Bagthan, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh 173001, India.

Stages

The school offers Cambridge and CBSE curricula under a dual curriculum framework.

Type

Boarding school offering Cambridge and CBSE curricula.

Country affiliation

India

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Fees

Application / One‑time fees

- Registration fee (non‑refundable): INR 25,000.
- Admission fee (non‑refundable): INR 50,000.
- Security deposit (refundable): INR 50,000.
- Total one‑time amount due at admission (Registration + Admission + Security deposit): INR 125,000.

Tuition and boarding fees (annual) — amounts shown per year group and per instalment

- Class 1–5:
- Tuition (annual): INR 196,000. Boarding (annual): INR 154,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 350,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 475,000. Per instalment (fees billed in two equal instalments): INR 175,000.
- Class 6:
- Tuition (annual): INR 354,000. Boarding (annual): INR 271,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 625,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 750,000. Per instalment: INR 312,500.
- Class 7:
- Tuition (annual): INR 365,000. Boarding (annual): INR 285,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 650,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 775,000. Per instalment: INR 325,000.
- Class 8:
- Tuition (annual): INR 377,000. Boarding (annual): INR 298,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 675,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 800,000. Per instalment: INR 337,500.
- Class 9:
- Tuition (annual): INR 389,000. Boarding (annual): INR 311,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 700,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 825,000. Per instalment: INR 350,000.
- Class 11:
- Tuition (annual): INR 401,000. Boarding (annual): INR 324,000. Annual tuition + boarding: INR 725,000. Total including one‑time payments: INR 850,000. Per instalment: INR 362,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All annual fees are payable in two equal instalments. The first instalment is due at the time of admission; the second instalment is due by 10 September. Payment after the due date incurs a late fine of 2% per month on arrears; non‑payment for three months may attract an additional 4% per month and may result in the student's name being struck off the rolls.

Student personal imprest account

- Indian students must maintain a personal imprest account with a minimum balance of INR 30,000; international students must maintain USD 500. The imprest is used for personal expenses and must be replenished as requested by the school. Typical items charged to the imprest include uniforms, quilts/blankets, textbooks and stationery, telephone/photocopy, educational tours/field trips/adventure camps/treks, medical requirements, escort charges for travel, drop/pickup charges (e.g., Chandigarh airport/railway station), examination fees payable to boards, toiletries and repairs to personal belongings, and other personal or activity‑related expenses not covered by tuition/boarding.

Fee payment methods and bank details

- Fee payments for Indian residents are accepted by bank transfer (RTGS/NEFT). Fee payments for international students are accepted by wire transfer. The beneficiary name given for transfers is Change Makers Society and the beneficiary bank is ICICI Bank; IFSC and SWIFT details are provided for electronic transfers. Use the school's beneficiary and bank details when making RTGS/NEFT or wire transfers.

Boarding fees

- Boarding charges are itemized separately from tuition and are included above as the boarding component of the annual fee for each class group. Boarding amounts (annual) by year group are: Class 1–5 INR 154,000; Class 6 INR 271,000; Class 7 INR 285,000; Class 8 INR 298,000; Class 9 INR 311,000; Class 11 INR 324,000.

Other costs and optional charges

- Uniforms (and quilts/blankets), textbooks and stationery, educational tours and adventure activities, medical expenses, drop/pickup or escort charges for travel to/from airports or railway stations, boarder personal items and repairs, telephone/photocopy and similar incidental charges, and examination fees payable to boards are charged in addition to the annual tuition and boarding fees and are normally covered from the student's personal imprest account. Additional miscellaneous or activity‑specific costs not specifically listed are the responsibility of parents.

Refund information and discounts

- Registration and Admission fees are explicitly non‑refundable. The Security Deposit is refundable. A sibling discount of 10% on annual boarding and tuition fee is offered to the younger sibling while an elder sibling remains enrolled; the discount is applicable only if fees are paid within the stipulated period.

Penalties and important rules

- Late payment penalty: 2% per month on arrears; if dues remain unpaid beyond three months a further 4% per month may be levied and the student's enrolment may be jeopardized. Application submission and payment of the registration fee do not guarantee admission. Fee amounts are subject to revision by the school and management.

Academics

Curriculum

The Plenum School offers a dual-curriculum model with Cambridge International Curriculum and CBSE. The Cambridge pathway emphasizes international standards, critical thinking, global exposure, and future-ready skills. The CBSE pathway emphasizes a strong foundation, competitive edge, and All-India recognition. The 5Cs framework—Courage to Start, Consistency to Finish, Capability to Build, Compassion to Serve, and Character to Lead—guides character development across the curriculum. The curriculum integrates English proficiency and technology and is designed to prepare students for higher education and a digital, interconnected world.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:10 teacher-student ratio

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FAQs

Where is The Plenum School located?

The Plenum School sits on a boarding campus in the Himalaya hills of Himachal Pradesh, at Bagthan, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh 173001, India. It operates as a co-educational boarding school with Cambridge and CBSE curricula.

What curricula does The Plenum School offer?

The school runs a dual-curriculum model with Cambridge International Curriculum and CBSE. The Cambridge pathway emphasizes international standards, critical thinking, global exposure and future-ready skills, while the CBSE pathway provides a strong Indian foundation with All-India recognition.

Is The Plenum School a boarding school?

Yes. It is a co-educational boarding school located in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, with a home-like living environment, 24/7 security and on-site medical care.

What are the one-time admission costs at The Plenum School?

Non-refundable registration is INR 25,000, admission is INR 50,000, and a security deposit is INR 50,000. The total one-time amount due at admission is INR 125,000.

How are tuition and boarding fees billed and what is the payment schedule?

Annual fees are payable in two equal instalments, with the first due at admission and the second by 10 September. A late fee of 2% per month applies to arrears, and non-payment for three months may incur additional penalties and risk of enrolment.

Is there a sibling discount available?

Yes, younger siblings receive a 10% discount on annual boarding and tuition, provided fees are paid within the stipulated period, while the elder sibling remains enrolled.

What is the personal imprest account for students?

Indian students must maintain an INR 30,000 imprest and international students USD 500. It covers personal expenses such as uniforms, travel, books, tours, medical costs and other items not included in tuition/boarding, and is replenished as requested by the school.

What is the teacher-student ratio at The Plenum School?

The school maintains a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, supporting smaller class sizes and individualized attention.

How do the Cambridge and CBSE curricula complement each other at The Plenum School?

The Cambridge pathway focuses on international standards, critical thinking, global exposure and future-ready skills, while the CBSE pathway provides a solid Indian foundation with All-India recognition. Both are delivered within an English-language, technology-enhanced learning approach.

What is the 5Cs framework and how does it influence learning?

The 5Cs—Courage to Start, Consistency to Finish, Capability to Build, Compassion to Serve, and Character to Lead—guide character development across the curriculum, embedding leadership, service orientation and personal growth.

What campus facilities and environment can I expect?

The Plenum School offers a boarding campus in the Himalayan hills with a safe, home-like living environment, 24/7 security and medical care, and pastoral support.

Are meals at the boarding school organic and locally sourced?

Yes. Organic, locally sourced nutritious meals are provided on campus.

What extracurricular and leadership opportunities exist for students?

The boarding community fosters outdoor activities and communal life, with leadership and personal growth supported through the Five Cs framework and opportunities for student leadership within the boarding program.

How is student wellbeing supported at The Plenum School?

Pastoral care supports emotional well-being, and mental health counseling is available. Safeguarding is ensured through a safe environment, 24/7 security and on-site medical care.

What languages are taught and is English the primary language of instruction?

The school emphasizes English proficiency and uses a dual Cambridge-CBSE framework. Other languages are not listed as separate offerings, so instruction is primarily English-focused.

Is bilingual teaching offered at The Plenum School?

Bilingual teaching is not listed in the program; the curriculum focuses on English proficiency within the dual Cambridge-CBSE framework.

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