Residential schools have always been popular in Kolkata and continue to be so. The existing ones are of a very high standard and the new ones that are coming up are equally good so as to pose a stiff competition to its older counterparts. The Kolkata residential schools are marked by high standards of education and lodging facilities. Some of the best teachers are employed here which makes learning a pleasure. Regardless of the examination Board that they follow, the Kolkata residential schools maintain a high standard of education. These schools are self-sufficient units and act as the first step towards community living.