For families looking beyond the embassy enclave at the established day schools among the international schools in New Delhi, Modern School Vasant Vihar is one of the best known names in the south west of the city. Founded in 1975 and affiliated to CBSE, it carries the legacy of the original Modern School on Barakhamba Road. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
MSVV is an English medium school affiliated to CBSE, with classes from the pre primary years to Class 12 and the CBSE board examinations at Class 10 and Class 12. The senior classes follow the CBSE prescribed curriculum, while the middle years run an in house programme built on the NCERT framework, and the youngest children are assessed through the year rather than by formal examination. The school is well regarded in Delhi for academics, music and a long co curricular tradition.
It is a CBSE school rather than an international curriculum school, so families weighing it against the British curriculum and IB international schools in the capital are choosing a different academic route, one rooted in the Indian national system. That suits returning Indian and NRI families and longer term residents who want a recognised local pathway. For the full picture of options, the New Delhi city hub sets out the curricula and districts across the capital.
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Modern School Vasant Vihar fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery to KG | INR 154,200 |
| Classes 1 to 5 | INR 159,600 |
| Classes 6 to 10 | INR 194,040 |
| Classes 11 to 12 | INR 224,400 |
Source: Modern School Vasant Vihar (mandatory public disclosure). CBSE school; annual tuition only. A development fund (15 percent of tuition) and statutory fees are charged separately. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Modern School Vasant Vihar fees sit in the accessible band for the capital, well below the premium English medium and IB international schools in the diplomatic enclave, as is typical for an established CBSE day school. Tuition is billed across the year alongside annual charges, and the school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures with admissions rather than relying on a number found second hand. For the wider picture, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge at admission
- Annual charges: annual or development fees billed alongside tuition each year
- Deposit: a security or caution deposit where applicable
- Extras: transport, uniform, books, meals and activities
Admissions
MSVV admits for an April start in line with the Indian school year, with the main intake at the entry year groups in the pre primary classes. Admission at the youngest stages in Delhi private schools is governed by published criteria and points based systems for general seats, so check the current admission notice and timelines on the school's own channels.
Places higher up the school depend on availability in the year group, and demand for a school of this standing is strong. Apply within the published window, keep previous school reports ready if you are moving mid year, and confirm the criteria that apply to your child's stage.
Location and who goes there
The school is on Poorvi Marg in Vasant Vihar, an established residential district in the south west of New Delhi that is popular with diplomatic, corporate and professional families. The location keeps the commute manageable for families across south and south west Delhi, and the area is well connected to the wider city.
The community is largely resident Indian and returning NRI families who want a strong CBSE education close to home, with some international households in the surrounding diplomatic neighbourhoods. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Modern School Vasant Vihar fees?
Modern School Vasant Vihar sits in the accessible band for the capital, well below the premium international schools in the diplomatic enclave, as is typical for an established CBSE day school. The school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures and annual charges with admissions.
What curriculum does Modern School Vasant Vihar follow?
MSVV is an English medium school affiliated to CBSE, running from the pre primary years to Class 12 with the CBSE board examinations at Class 10 and Class 12. It follows the Indian national system rather than an international curriculum.
When was Modern School Vasant Vihar founded?
Modern School Vasant Vihar was founded in 1975 as a sister school of the original Modern School, which was established on Barakhamba Road in 1920.
When do Modern School Vasant Vihar applications open?
MSVV admits for an April start in line with the Indian school year, with the main intake at the pre primary entry classes. Admission at the youngest stages follows published Delhi criteria, so check the current admission notice and timelines.
Where is Modern School Vasant Vihar located?
The school is on Poorvi Marg in Vasant Vihar, an established residential district in the south west of New Delhi popular with diplomatic and professional families.