From Ireland anconsidering Kolkata - what can I expect from schooling?

Hi there Chiara,

How are you doing? I am in England and I am also in the process of moving to Kolkata at the end of this year with my family (2 children aged 2 and 6 months). I don't have the answer to the question that you posted, in fact I was just messaging to ask if anyone has responded to your question and if so did they recommend  or make comments regarding living in the city? I visited once for a few days 2 years ago and didn't find much to do there really and am concerned that the children will be socially quite isolated. We will be living right in the center and I am not sure that there is much to do other than shop and locate coffee houses. Are you still planning to move there? Which area?

Best wishes,
Moira

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Thanks for the link!

Already moved in Kolkata?
I just did 1 month ago.
Finding a decent accommodation isnt easy here as the whole town seems like a big village with ages old construction and narrow streets.You can consider living in newtown or Saltlake sector as it a new developed area.
Else for places in central Kolkata consider a high rise apartment that might cost you around 340 Pounds a month along with one time security deposit of approx 600 Pounds.

Hi Chiara,

Not sure why you have chosen Kolkata as your next destination. You should have considered Bangalore, Pune, Mysore etc. Anyway, in terms of job opportunities and growth, Kolkata is lagging behind many other cities of India. The overall outlook is not so optimistic, even among the local Bengalis. Nothing is quite organized here; bit messy, chaotic and restless. Traffic, pollution and dust all around!!!

Kolkata has handful of good schools, but not too many International schools are here. Indian ICSE & CBSE curricula (taught in Eng medium) are good ones and give local students a competitive edge for an international career.
Here I suggest a few (as best as I could think of) for your consideration. Hope it helps.

1. http://www.lmgcal.edu.in/ (La Martiniere for Girls)
2. http://www.dpskolkata.com/ (Delhi Public School - kolkata)
3. http://www.oaktree.ac.in/ (IB school)
4. http://www.pailanworldschool.com/
5. http://www.mhsforgirls.edu.in/tiki-index.php (Modern High School for Girls)
6. http://www.thecambridgeschool.ac.in/index.html (The Cambridge School)

Many of the Kolkata schools may not have the best of the modern infrastructure and facilities but I think the quality of education is not compromised. Here's a recent headline from an Indian newspaper.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city … 981102.cms

As for higher education, definitely Kolkata is not the first choice. However, the following institutions are highly regarded in higher education.

1. http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/ (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur) - outside Kolkata
2. https://www.iimcal.ac.in/ (Indian Institute of Management - Kolkata)
3. http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/htdocs/newindex.htm (Jadavpur University)
4. http://www.sxccal.edu/ (St. Xavier's College)

I am from Kolkata, born n brought up here.... still love to call it Calcutta though! Currently in Kolkata, just waiting to get out of it at the earliest opportunity.

It can be really stressful living in Kolkata. Please take care of pollution and dust. Take general precautions when out on the street and avoid outings at night. Honestly, I feel more secure and relaxed while in China or even in SE Asia.

Wish you a happy time in Kolkata.

Sen