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West Point School, Darjeeling (WPS)

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school.

LKG - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Coed - Day School

Gender - Boarding

CISCE

Curriculum

West Point School

About School

Know about West Point School, Darjeeling: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

West Point School Darjeeling, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Gandhi Road area of Darjeeling, West Bengal. West Point School was established in 1981. It is a Private School .

Basic facts about West Point School:
Year Established

1981

School Type

Private School

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class LKG - Class XII

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
School Level
Pre Primary School (Pre School) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

The motto of West Point School Gandhi Road is "SEMPER AD MAIORA", which means "Strive for Higher Attainments". It is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of hundreds of students from LKG through XII. The classes in West Point School for every academic year begins in March and ends in June and July .

School is connected by Gandhi Road and NH3A. The School buildings stand vantage grounds that provide a panoramic view of the Singalila Range, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling town.

West Point School, Darjeeling is one of the best Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) schools in Gandhi Road area of Darjeeling and ranks among the top schools in Darjeeling. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) school in Darjeeling. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

West Point School, 18 Gandhi Road, Darjeeling 734101

School Chairman & Principal

  • Chairman: Mrs Sumenta Bell, Director
  • Principal: Mrs. Mendarawa Ghising

School Contact Person

Phone Number

+91 0354 2272004

Email Address

Info@westpointschool.org

School Website

http://www.westpointschool.org

Admission Details

Academic Year

March to June and July to November

Admission Period

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for West Point School, Darjeeling admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to West Point School Darjeeling for the upcoming academic year?

Fees Details

West Point School Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for West Point School Darjeeling fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

Fees must be paid in full by the 15th of every month to Bank of India. A late fee of Rs. 50 will be levied on all payments made after the 15th of the month.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The West Point School campus is spread over acres of land in Gandhi Road area of Darjeeling, West Bengal. The School is a K-12 Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(7/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(1/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(0/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(1/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(3/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(0/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(0/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(0/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(0/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(1/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(0/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(4/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones.

Academic Programs

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
School Senior Secondary Streams
  • Science with Mathematics
  • Science without Mathematics
  • Commerce
  • Humanities

School Level & Classes

Which grades will you have in the new session?

West Point School is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

LevelClasses
Pre Primary School (Pre School)LKGUKG
Primary School (I-V)IIIIIIIVV
Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

The Academic session at West Point School starts from March to June and July to November. The School provides education to students from LKG to XII.

West Point School is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the National curriculum CISCE, from LKG to XII.

Academic Affiliations

West Point School is authorised to offer the following

CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

  • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
  • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

West Point School is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
The school is affiliated to CISCE since Invalid date with CISCE affiliation number WB074. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

  • ICSE (Class X)
  • ISC (Class XII)
.

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Curriculum offered in West Point School by Class

In this section, we will answer What board of education does West Point School intend to follow over the years?

Level - Class/Grade
Curriculum
Pre Primary School (Pre School)
    Primary School (I-V)
    • School offers Curriculum developed by CISCE in Primary level classes.
    Middle School (VI-VIII)
    • School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
    Secondary School (IX-X)
    • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
    • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.
    • At the Senior Secondary level, school offers Science with Mathematics, Science without Mathematics, Commerce, Humanities streams.

    Computer Studies is compulsory for classes LKG - VIII. An optional subject, normally Commercial Studies/Application will be offered to students once they reach IX.

    ICSE Curriculum

    English / Hindi / Nepali / Bengali / Tibetan , History , Geography , Mathematics , Physics , Chemistry , Biology , Commercial Application , Arts and Crafts , Singing , Physical Education , Computer Studies.

    ISC Curriculum

    Combination of subjects in the streams will be as follows:

    • Science: English , Vernacular [Hindi, Nepali, Bengali] , Chemistry , Biology , Physics , Environmental Science
    • Humanities: English , Vernacular [Hindi, Nepali] , History , Political Science , Geography , Economics
    • Pure Science
    • Bio science

    School Rating & Reviews

    4.3out of 5

    based on 29 ratings

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    Saurav PrasadReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on August 7, 2020 8:08 PM
    I had great moment in this school. This is one of the best school in Darjeeling. I am greatful that I got a chance to study here .Got huge love from West Point family and gonna miss those memories that I had here.
    DG
    Deepraj GurungReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on September 29, 2019 9:55 AM
    One of the best schools in darjeeling ,has been proving its worth now for more than a decade in academics ,scoring high percentages both n icse and isc .....also in co-curricular activities by winning prestigious tournaments such as H.D.lama cup and may other tournaments within and outside darjeel...more
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    Abdullah Al-MujahidReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on April 13, 2019 11:14 AM
    school in top of hill. nice environment
    VV
    Vaibhav VaibhavReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 8, 2019 7:58 PM
    amazing school .
    PK
    Pawan KillerReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on November 10, 2018 3:49 PM
    Good for my friend.
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    Pradhum SomReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on October 25, 2018 3:51 PM
    wps official website is down
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    Pala-V SweetpieReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on August 19, 2018 5:10 AM
    Spent 13 years in west point school had a great golden memories along with the teachers who showed us a path to future and taught many lessons ..wish I could reverse those days and time. I feel proud to be a Pointer "SEMPER AD MAIORA -Strive for higher attainments.." which I attained it..Miss My school and teachers..
    PG
    Parichay GuptaReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on June 4, 2018 11:50 AM
    Hi. Sikha Madam, This is Parichay Gupta , if you remember . I was just going through the review , I could not control myself to write these words. I have enjoyed my school life in West Point . I can still remember those days in Hostel. Diwali Celebration at Hostel with My Late Beloved Principal and ...more
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    Alkewe ZanReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on May 21, 2018 4:11 PM
    A good school. Spent 14 years there. Not as great as before though. Let's say, the director's time was the golden age. Miss shikha's age was silver. Now it's copper, no iron age. The mighty fall, if you would have that.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    West Point School is affiliated to which board?

    West Point School, Darjeeling is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

    What is the process of getting admission into West Point School, Darjeeling?

    The West Point School, Darjeeling has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

    Is this school a co-educational school?

    Yes The West Point School, Darjeeling is a Coed school.

    What is the curriculum offered at West Point School, Darjeeling?

    West Point School, Darjeeling offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) at various levels of education.

    Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

    The West Point School is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 29 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

    Does West Point School offer Hostel facility to students?

    No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.