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An Overview
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Best ICSE Girls School In Kolkata
Founded in 1946 by Late Basant Kumar and Late Sarala Birla for their son Late Aditya Vikram Birla & has educated thousands of young people in Kolkata. MBSV has long been a leading ICSE School for girls and is now transitioning to a fully co‑educational environment.
Our school’s philosophy emphasizes holistic education that fosters intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. Our child-centred approach focuses on the strengths of each individual, with personalized guidance from our dedicated staff. The culture at MBSV nurtures not only academic excellence but also values of global citizenship and leadership.
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“Remember, doing just your duty is not enough. It should be accompanied by a mind with no selfishness. The periphery which restricts Karma is clearly defined. Action which is performed according to these rules can be considered as yajna. The rest is wrong action.”
Academics
Our academic programme is aligned with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) framework across all grades, from the earliest years through senior secondary level.
Why Us?
Empowering Young Minds to Soar Beyond Boundaries.
Holistic Education
Balanced education nurturing academic, physical, emotional, and social development
Cultural Heritage
Emphasis on Indian tradition and values like respect and integrity
Individual Attention
Child-oriented approach focusing on each student’s unique strengths
Experienced Faculty
Dedicated educators providing personalized mentorship
Modern Facilities
State-of-the-art campus with well-equipped classrooms and amenities
Global Outlook
Curriculum developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for global success
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of programs including sports, arts, and music for well-rounded development
Community Engagement
Strong sense of community and collaboration among students, parents, and teachers
Campus
Unlocking Their Potential for a
Brighter Tomorrow.
We cultivate a vibrant community atmosphere built on cooperation among students, parents, and teachers. Tradition blends seamlessly with innovation, creating an environment that inspires growth, confidence, and compassion. With our transition into a co-educational institution, Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar continues to redefine excellence as one of Kolkata’s finest English medium schools.
Testimonials
Nursery
The teachers motivate the students to do their best and communication with parents is clear and helpful. On top of that my child feels comfortable asking questions in class ,she learnt a lot. Thank you teachers.
IV A
As parents it was comforting to learn that the school emphasizes on the holistic development of our daughter making this journey of hers from being to becoming wholesome and meaningful.
VII A
Our daughter is thriving in this exceptional institution, and we are incredibly impressed with the significant progress she has made within a single year. We extend our sincere gratitude to Aishika's dedicated class teacher for her outstanding guidance at this formative stage. Her rapid learning is truly remarkable. Consequently, we have complete confidence in the esteemed Principal and all faculty members, and we fully support their decisions regarding our daughter's development and the educational advancement of all students in the years ahead. We trust that our daughter will continue to benefit from the invaluable support and blessings of her teachers, which will undoubtedly contribute to her success in all aspects of her life.
Thank you to all the teachers.
Nursery
The world is full of opportunities and one can choose an unconventional career path. My alma mater MBSV had helped me with my overall personality development and had given me opportunities to explore my abilities in extra-curricular activities.
ISC 2010
I owe every milestone that I have reached in my career to my school MBSV. Every time I win, I keep remembering those days when I took my first steps in the world of chess. My school motivated me immensely to follow my dreams! MBSV will always be my pride and identity!
ICSE 1997
My Alma Mater shaped me into what I am today. Despite much emphasis on education or help at home, I never felt I lacked in any sphere of life. I was developed and nurtured all around. I owe my success as a writer to my teachers who groomed me so well.
ISC 2010
My love for spreading smiles makes me more and more passionate about my profession with each passing day. MBSV has been an immense support system throughout my journey and I will always be thankful to all my teachers for all the love and support they’ve showered me with.
Batch of 2015
I had a wonderful time during my years at Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar. I am deeply grateful to all my teachers for their unwavering support and guidance. The lessons I learned from them have been invaluable, and the foundation laid there has been instrumental in helping me become who I am today. I will always be thankful for the opportunities the school provided me.
ISC 2017
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I am happy for sending my kid to MBSV. I have seen a lot of improvement in her behaviour and the ability to learn new things. The teachers and staffs are very corporative.