Modern High School For Girls

Modern High School for Girls, Kolkata is a post-Independence all faiths school founded in 1952 by Smt. Rukmani Devi Birla. Smt. Nirmala Birla, her daughter-in-law took over the reins after her demise. It is an all-girls’ institution committed to developing thinking and independent young women. MHS boasts of diversity, is free of any bias and embraces all students on equal terms irrespective of religion, community or socio-economic background. At MHS, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, emotional and social growth.

The school is recognized by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and offers ICSE curriculum till Class 10 and ISC curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.

It is the aim of the school to ensure that all students become responsible, respectful, and resourceful. Education at MHS is a collaborative partnership involving the school, the family, and the community at large. The school has produced an astonishing number of outstanding alumni who have done their alma mater proud and are continuing to do so in different corners of the globe.

The school offers levels from Pre-Primary to Higher Secondary (Nursery to Class 12) and employs English as the medium of instruction. Our team of highly qualified, experienced and passionate educators is dedicated to providing a universally comparable education. The school offers a plethora of co-curricular activities which is intended to motivate students to discover and build on their own individual strengths and contribute to society in turn.

Over the years, we have grown and evolved, but our commitment to academic excellence and student well-being has remained. Our students are equipped to succeed in a fast-changing world.