Dalimss Sunbeam runs two Cambridge campuses in Varanasi: Sigra, for Playgroup to Class VIII, and Dalimss Sunbeam Global School, Ramkatora, for Playgroup to Class X. This page explains, in plain words, what that means for your child and how to choose between them.
What a Cambridge curriculum means for a parent
Cambridge is an international curriculum from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. It is used by schools in many countries, and it is built around English, enquiry and problem solving rather than learning answers by heart.
In practice, this is what you tend to notice as a parent:
- More questions, fewer copied answers. Children are asked to explain how they got an answer, not just to write it down.
- Projects and hands-on work. A topic is often explored through a small project, an experiment or a presentation.
- A lot of English. Reading, speaking and writing in English run through every subject, which helps children who will later study or work in English.
- Stages, not just classes. Cambridge describes its programme in stages: Primary for roughly ages 5 to 11, Lower Secondary for about 11 to 14, and Upper Secondary (IGCSE) for about 14 to 16. In Indian terms, IGCSE lines up with Classes IX and X.
Cambridge is not better than CBSE for every child, and CBSE is not better than Cambridge. CBSE is the national board and the base for JEE and NEET. Cambridge suits children who learn by asking and doing. In the early years, the teacher in the room matters more than the name of the board. Our guide to choosing a school in Varanasi covers the other questions worth asking.
Sigra: Cambridge from Playgroup to Class VIII
Dalimss Sunbeam Sigra is a city day school behind Sampoornanand Stadium, on Nagar Nigam Road. It follows the Cambridge curriculum from Playgroup to Class VIII.
Who it suits: families living in and around Sigra, Mahmoorganj and the middle of the city who want a Cambridge start close to home for the early and middle years. If you live nearby, read our Sigra area guide for directions and landmarks.
Principal: Ms. Pratibha Trivedi. Campus phone: +91 63079 30834.
Ramkatora: Cambridge from Playgroup to Class X
Dalimss Sunbeam Global School, Ramkatora is on Ramkatora Road, opposite Ram Janaki Kund, in Chetganj. It follows the Cambridge curriculum from Playgroup to Class X and has Cambridge affiliation up to Class X.
Who it suits: families in Ramkatora, Chetganj and nearby, and parents who want their child to stay with Cambridge through Class IX and Class X. If you searched for an IGCSE school in Varanasi, this is the Dalimss Sunbeam campus to ask about. See the Ramkatora area guide for how to get there.
Principal: Mr. Dipendra Verma.
For Class XI and XII, or if you prefer CBSE
Our Cambridge campuses stop at Class VIII (Sigra) and Class X (Ramkatora). For the senior classes, or for families who want CBSE from the start, look at Rohania, our CBSE school on G.T. Road with Playgroup to Class XII and boarding, with separate hostels for boys and girls (see Boarding at Rohania). Outside Varanasi, NTPC Tanda is also a CBSE school. Ask us on your visit how a move between campuses works for your child.
How to apply for 2027-28
- Pick the campus that fits your home and your child's class: Sigra up to Class VIII, Ramkatora up to Class X.
- Book a visit on the Admissions page or on the campus page. The admissions desk confirms the day by phone or WhatsApp.
- Visit on a normal school day. Look into a class, meet the principal and ask how Cambridge lessons run in your child's class.
- Ask for the 2027-28 fee card and the registration steps in writing.
Dalimss Sunbeam has been teaching children in Varanasi since 1972. Read the story and see every campus with its board and classes on our About page.