About Us
Stepping Stone Model School
Stepping Stone Model School (SSMS), Alipurduar — established in 1988 — is a premier English-medium co-educational institution dedicated to shaping young minds with knowledge, values, and vision. Affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, we offer comprehensive academic programs from Nursery to Class XII, culminating in the ICSE and ISC examinations.
We offer three academic streams — Science, Commerce, and Humanities — equipped with well-furnished laboratories, a digital library, and modern classrooms designed for 21st-century learning. Beyond academics, we take pride in our dynamic extracurricular calendar, including debates, exhibitions, youth parliaments, cultural events, and inter-school competitions that foster confidence and creativity.
At SSMS, we believe education is not just about textbooks — it’s about preparing compassionate, curious, and confident individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to the world.
Stepping Stone Model School — Where every step leads to excellence.
Our School at a Glance
Mission Statement
At Stepping Stone Model School, our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, character development, and lifelong learning. We aim to empower students with knowledge, skills, and values that inspire confidence, ignite curiosity, and encourage them to become responsible global citizens.
Our Core Values
By continuously evolving with the changing educational landscape, Stepping Stone Model School aspires to shape future leaders who contribute meaningfully to society and make the world a better place. We are determined in our approach to learning, are creative in our thinking, and bold in our ambitions.
Our Philosophy
We envision a school community where every student is encouraged to dream big, think critically, and grow into resilient individuals equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. We make sure that it is based on scientific observations from birth to adulthood. We believe that a child is naturally curious and is capable of initiating learning in a supportive and thoughtfully prepared environment.