Education in Kolkata is often considered as one of the best in the country. Kolkata is often regarded as the cultural head of the country as the people here are great patrons of art, learning, sports etc. It is therefore not a surprise that the city has produced several world famous educationists, artistes and sportspersons. The city has a proper infrastructure of schools which facilitates the development of these activities. Several novel methods of teaching and education are experimented here which serves as a model for schools across the country. Kolkata has several convent schools and other schools which preserve the culture and churn out well groomed students year after year.