National English School, Kolkata

National English School, established in 2000 at VIP Road, Baguiati, is a co-educational institution affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. Founded by renowned philanthropist Sudhir Kumar Saha, NES prepares its students to embark on a journey of academic and personal excellence. The school follows an innovative and dynamic curriculum that offers a practical and application-based learning approach to foster critical thinking, problem solving and creative ability, while promoting an all-round progress through a rich and diverse co-curricular programme covering sports, music, art, literary, social and cultural activities essential to the holistic development of the child.

The school has a strong track record in academics which is reflected in its outstanding board results. This year their Class XII topper Ritwika Hazra scored 99.0% and secured 2nd Rank in State and 4th Rank in India in ISC 2016. Their Class X topper Aditi Jhunjhunwala scored 98.4% and secured 4th Rank in State in ICSE 2016. All of their students have scored above 60% with a class average of 83% in ISC and 86% in ICSE. These impressive results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of its highly experienced faculty who are committed to ensuring that each and every student at NES excels, and leaves the school as motivated, responsible and confident young adults, not afraid to chase their dreams.

At the heart of NES's success is their constant endeavour to make learning interesting, enjoyable and stimulating. NES has been pioneering innovative teaching techniques, using audio-visual aids and live working models, to demonstrate various concepts and their applications, with a strong emphasis on interactive learning to make sure that every student is fully engaged with their lessons, and is working to the best of their abilities. The School has introduced digital classes termed “SMART CLASS” where the audio-visual content is displayed on a huge wall mounted Touch Screen Interactive Display System linked to the school’s server. The software package includes specially tailored class-wise and subject-wise programmes for the students, which boosts them to go beyond conventional teaching through text books and makes the subject matter much more attractive.

The NES logo, portraying a swan in flight, with the motto “Dare to Know” symbolizes the students’ undaunted quest for knowledge that empowers them to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. The ethos of the school, aptly summed up in its motto, inspires the students to express their latent aptitudes and creativity, encourages their aspirations, and creates opportunities for them to develop their native talents and abilities, which helps each child achieve their true potential.

The Rajarhat Campus of NES was inaugurated by Dr. Asim Dasgupta, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Govt. of West Bengal in February, 2008. The wing at Rajarhat is spread over a sprawling 60 cottahs campus, and provides a world-class ambience that will kindle the child's natural desire to learn. The school has state-of-the-art facilities for academics, sports, and co-curricular activities. There is a huge playground which is ideal for all sorts of outdoor games like football, cricket, volleyball and basketball. Children here have the full opportunity to be very close to the Mother Nature.

Of late, the NES Educational Trust has come up with an avant-garde facility for teacher training at Rajarhat, christened National College of Education. Set in a modern 65 cottahs campus, the B.Ed. College is recognized by the State University and affiliated to National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi. It is the brainchild of visionary educationist, Samir Kr. Saha, our Founder Director, who has shaped all these institutions with sky-high determination, and a lifelong passion to accomplish the dreams of innumerous scholars.