For families looking across international schools in New Delhi, Sanskriti School is a useful point of reference even though it is an Indian national curriculum school rather than an international one. It is one of the better known CBSE schools in the central diplomatic enclave, and it is sometimes listed alongside international options because of its Chanakyapuri address and reputation. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions, and where it differs from the international schools nearby.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Sanskriti School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education, the CBSE, from the early years through to Class XII, with the senior years leading to the Class X and Class XII board examinations that are the standard route into Indian universities. It is an Indian national curriculum school, so it does not offer the IB Diploma, IGCSE or an American high school diploma. Families who specifically need an international pathway should read our guide to New Delhi IB and British options before deciding, because the curriculum match matters more than the postcode.
That said, CBSE is a strong, widely recognised national system, and Sanskriti has a long standing academic reputation in the capital. For relocating families whose children will continue in the Indian system, or who plan to sit Indian university entrance routes, a respected CBSE school can be the right fit at a fraction of international school fees.
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Sanskriti School fees
Sanskriti School fees sit in the budget band for New Delhi when set against the international schools in the same enclave, because CBSE day school fees are a fraction of the embassy and IB school fees nearby. That is the single biggest practical difference for a relocating family weighing Sanskriti against an international option. The school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures with the office rather than relying on a number found second hand. For the wider picture and how the bands compare, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a registration or admission charge at entry, normally non refundable
- Annual and term fees: tuition billed on the CBSE day school scale, well below international rates
- Transport: optional school bus charged separately by route
- Extras: uniform, books, activities and examination entry in the senior years
Admissions
Sanskriti School was set up to educate the children of All India Services, allied service and defence families posted to Delhi, and that priority still shapes admissions. There is a management and general intake alongside the service quota, but general places are limited and competitive, and entry at nursery follows the regulated Delhi admission norms for the relevant year.
For a relocating family the practical step is to confirm eligibility first, because the route in depends on whether you fall under the service category or the general intake. Apply early, check the published admission notice for the year group you need, and ask the office about availability before assuming a place can be found mid year.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, on Dr S Radhakrishnan Marg, close to the embassies, high commissions and government residences of the central district. The address makes it convenient for civil service and central government families living in the enclave, which is the community the school was founded to serve.
The intake is predominantly Indian, weighted toward service and government households rather than the expatriate diplomatic families who fill the international schools a short distance away. 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 Sanskriti School fees?
Sanskriti School is a CBSE day school and sits well below the international school band for New Delhi, with fees a fraction of the embassy and IB schools in the same enclave. The school publishes a current schedule, and a registration charge and extras such as transport sit on top, so confirm the live figures with the school office.
What curriculum does Sanskriti School follow?
Sanskriti School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education, the CBSE curriculum, from nursery to Class XII. It is an Indian national curriculum school rather than an international curriculum school, so it does not offer the IB Diploma or IGCSE.
When was Sanskriti School founded?
Sanskriti School was established in 1998 by the Civil Services Society, a body formed by spouses of senior officers of the Government of India, to educate the children of All India Services and allied service families posted to Delhi.
Can expat families apply to Sanskriti School?
Admission priority goes to children of All India Services, allied service and defence families, with a management and general intake alongside. General places are limited and competitive, so relocating families should confirm eligibility and the current admission route with the school before applying.
Where is Sanskriti School located?
Sanskriti School is in Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, on Dr S Radhakrishnan Marg, close to the embassies and government residences of the central district.
