Bishop Cotton School Shimla entrance test schedule for admissions 2024
Missed out on the entrance test schedule in Mumbai and Kolkata for Bishop Cotton School, Shimla admissions 2024? Not to worry! This article provides information on how you can still apply for the entrance test of Bishop Cotton School at the school campus and also provides a brief profile of the prestigious Cambridge school.
Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla released the schedule for the entrance exam for admission to the academic session 2024. Admission is given on a meritorious basis, with the entry point being Classes III to V. For Classes VI to IX, admission depends on seat availability.
[Image source: print advt. in The Indian Express, Mumbai, 21st September 2023]Brief school profile
Over 150 years old, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is a residential school for boys from ages 8 to 18 years. The school is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), and the students of Classes IX to XII follow the CISCE syllabi. Students of Classes III to VIII follow the flexible curriculum designed by the school and are prepared for the ICSE exam. In addition to highly qualified and experienced staff, there are school Coordinators, a Counsellor, a resident Chaplain, Matrons, and other staff. The strong alumni network provides good support for the boys.
Each student is a member of a House, which builds teamwork and creates a friendly competitive spirit. The students are encouraged to take up creative and performing arts, such as music, drama, elocution, debating, etc. Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW) is part of the curriculum as well.
On Campus
The spacious campus of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla has dormitories for the boys who have individual lockers, and each dormitory has its own common room, washroom, and linen room. Boys stay in a dormitory as per their age group. An infirmary on campus is staffed with a Pediatrician and nurses who are available 24x7.
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including swimming, scuba diving, table tennis, rifle shooting, hockey, cricket, football, basketball, karate, etc.Bishop Cotton School Shimla admissions procedure
To apply for admission, parents have to first fill in the online inquiry form that is available on the Bishop Cotton School Shimla official website under the 'Admissions' Tab. This will then lead to the procedure for the admissions process, beginning with the entrance exam. The prospectus is also available for download on the school's website.Bishop Cotton School Shimla admissions entrance test
Entrance Tests for 2024 were scheduled in Mumbai on the 23rd and in Kolkata on the 24th of this month, but do not fret if you missed out on those dates. Your ward can appear for an entrance test on 14th October 2023 at 9 a.m. in Shimla at the school campus. Parents are welcome to contact the Admissions team at the contact number provided at the end of this article and inquire about the entrance test.
The entrance test: The entrance test for admission to Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is a short one of about 40 minutes, for those seeking admission to the Junior and Middle schools. The test components include an English composition, a Maths test, etc. This will be followed by a personal interview in English to generally know about the student's aspirations, and parents will have an interaction with the school's Director. Contact information
Bishop Cotton School
Shimla Bypass, Near Khalini, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh - 171002,
India
Ph: (0177) - 2620880
For Admissions call on +91-78077-36880
For Admissions, you can send an email to the Director's P.A.: secy@bishopcotton.com
Website: https://bishopcottonshimla.com/
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