Bishop Cotton School, Shimla – The Oldest boarding School in Asia.

Welcome to

BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL

Welcome to

BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL

The Oldest Boy's Boarding School in Asia

Watch our learning experience on our YouTube channel

The Oldest Boy's Boarding School in Asia

Watch our learning experience on our YouTube channel

PRODUCING COTTONIANS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES SINCE 1859

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR BOYS AGED 8 -18

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, India is a premier boys residential school (Class 4 up) located in the heart of the beautiful Shimla Hills. As an ICSE/IGCSE Cambridge Int’l accredited school we are strengthened by a proud history that goes back 165 years, yet our Cottonians have their eyes firmly set on a global legacy for 21st century. Legendary school with modern facilities.

PRODUCING COTTONIANS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES SINCE 1859

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR BOYS AGED 8 -18

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Bishop Cotton School, Shimla admissions are from Class 4 up. Our Middle School years can get very over-subscribed and we suggest you start your son’s admission earlier, so you are not disappointed.

To register press APPLY button on this website or email: secy@bishopcotton.com or ring our Admissions mobile: 078077 36880. This starts the electronic admissions process with a drop down to locations. Overseas students can take the exam online by arrangement.

Our main entrance exam centres are in Shimla and Delhi, (Kolkata, Mumbai and Kathmandu on demand) for the next academic year 2026. **Next main Entrance test date: Shimla – Saturday 8th February 2025 for the academic year 2025.

From a Grandparent: “Bishop Cotton is a stamp on the personality, behaviour and approach of a student, that becomes brighter and deeper as he sails through life”