
Schools in Varanasi — boards, admissions, facilities and location.
2 listedSchools in Varanasi span CBSE, ICSE and UP Board, from long-established convent and public schools to neighbourhood schools. The medium of instruction is usually English or Hindi.
This section lists schools with their board, grades and contact. Admissions for the new session typically run from late winter; ask about the board affiliation, fee structure and transport. You can verify a school CBSE affiliation on the official CBSE website.
For a CBSE school, check the affiliation on the official CBSE website by school name or code. ICSE schools are listed by the CISCE, and UP Board schools by the state board (UPMSP).
Most schools open admissions for the April session from around December to February. Exact dates vary — contact the school office for the current window and forms.
CBSE and ICSE are national boards (usually English medium, useful for national exams); the UP Board follows the state syllabus, often in Hindi. Choose by your child needs and future plans.