Overview
All Saints’ College, Nainital is one of India’s most distinguished girls’ residential-cum-day schools, affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, preparing students for the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations. Founded in 1869, this historic institution has spent over 155 years shaping confident, independent young women, and today educates around 800 girls in a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment.
Spread across a sprawling 36-acre campus on Ayarpatta Hill, about 2 km from Nainital town, the school blends old-world charm with modern infrastructure. The campus houses separate Junior School (Classes I–V) and Senior School (Classes VI–XII) buildings, well-stocked libraries, three science laboratories, two internet-enabled computer labs, an audio-visual room, a heated swimming pool, outdoor and indoor sports courts, and comfortable boarding dormitories with a dedicated dining hall and infirmary.
All Saints’ College is a proud Round Square-associated institution and follows a holistic, value-based education model that balances academic rigour with character building. The curriculum covers English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology and Art, with special emphasis on leadership, service and global citizenship. A rich co-curricular programme includes debating, elocution, dramatics, music, photography, trekking and a wide range of sports.
The school’s academic record speaks for itself — its Class XII topper recently scored 99.5% and the Class X topper 97.4%. All Saints’ College was ranked Number 1 in India and Number 1 in Uttarakhand in the prestigious Education World India School Rankings 2025–26 (legacy girls’ boarding school category) and holds a Certificate of Excellence. With a low student-teacher ratio of 20:1, personalised attention, and a legacy of producing women of substance, All Saints’ College, Nainital remains a first-choice destination for parents seeking world-class girls’ education in India.
Rankings
- Accreditation: Affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi — ICSE (Class X) & ISC (Class XII).
- Education World India School Rankings 2025–26: Ranked No. 1 in India and No. 1 in Uttarakhand in the legacy girls’ boarding school category, with a Certificate of Excellence.
- Education World Vintage Legacy Girls’ Boarding Schools 2024–25: Voted India’s #1 legacy girls’ boarding school.
- Academic Results (recent): Class XII school topper scored 99.5%; Class X school topper scored 97.4%; numerous students above 90%.
- Association: Round Square-associated school, committed to international understanding, democracy, environmental stewardship, adventure, leadership and service.
- Legacy: Founded in 1869 — one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions for women’s education, originally established as the Diocesan Girls’ High School.
Courses & Fees
| Classes / Programme | Total Annual Fees (2026–27) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary (Nursery/LKG/UKG) – Day Scholars | Approx. ₹40,800 (2025–26) | Minimum age 3+; birth certificate; interaction |
| Classes I–V (Boarder) | ₹5,86,392 (new students: ₹6,68,392) | Entrance exam/interview; age 6+ for Class I |
| Classes I–V (Day Scholar) | ₹1,09,562 | Entrance exam/interview; age 6+ for Class I |
| Classes VI–VIII (Boarder) | ₹6,13,150 (new students: ₹6,95,150) | Entrance exam + interview; transfer certificate |
| Classes VI–VIII (Day Scholar) | ₹1,31,320 | Entrance exam + interview; transfer certificate |
| Classes IX–XII (Boarder) | ₹6,25,718 (new students: ₹7,17,718) | Entrance exam + interview; previous marks |
| Classes IX–XII (Day Scholar) | ₹1,43,888 | Entrance exam + interview; previous marks |
| Class XI (Science stream – Boarder) | ₹7,27,718 (incl. science fee) | Class X board marks + interview |
Placements
- Being a K-12 school, “placements” refer to student outcomes after Class XII — graduates secure admission to prestigious colleges and universities across India and abroad.
- Recent Class XII results: school topper 99.5% (Syeda Aamna Kamran), second topper 99% — a large cohort scoring above 90%.
- Recent Class X (ICSE) results: school topper 97.4%, with multiple students above 90%.
- Alumnae network (“Old Girls”) spread across diverse careers — medicine, law, civil services, academia, business and the arts — reflecting the school’s legacy of creating women of substance.
- Round Square and exchange-programme exposure gives students a global edge in university applications.
- Guidance and counselling support for college applications, competitive exams and career planning is provided in the senior classes.
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