Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad vs International School of Hyderabad

	A Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad Hyderabad, India	I International School of Hyderabad Hyderabad, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹647,000 - 1,991,800	Fees / year ₹873,900 - 1,359,450
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 632	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Hindi	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 1981
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located on a 100-acre campus near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Address: Survey No: 1/1 Hardware Park, Maheshwaram Mandal, RR District, Telangana 501510, India.	Location Located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. Address: c/o ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India 502324. It is an English‑medium, co‑educational day school with a diverse international student body of over 400 students from more than 22 countries. The majority of the students are from overseas, and a limited number of Indian citizens attend.
Stages	Stages Two schools: Junior School (PYP) and Senior School (MYP and Diploma Programme); Grades 1–12 (age 6 to university entrance); residential life begins from Grade 6.	Stages K-12 (elementary and secondary)
School type	School type Co-educational; day students and on-campus residential life (boarding) are available.	School type Co-educational day international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 400 students from more than 22 countries; the majority are from overseas, with a limited number of Indian citizens.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support ELL, Counseling and Learning Support services are available
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational; no religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a 1:30 pm finish on Wednesdays. After-school transportation is available; bus pickup/drop-off is provided at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, and at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The ISH bus service is the most popular and recommended mode of transport for daily travel between home and school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - Application fee (non-refundable): INR 3,000 per application. One‑time admission and security deposit - One‑time Admission Fee (payable when an offer is accepted; non‑refundable): INR 3,00,000. - One‑time Security Deposit (payable on acceptance; refundable subject to written notice and "No Dues" clearance; no interest payable): INR 1,50,000. Annual tuition fees (consolidated: includes course fees, essential course books, library books, IT and science laboratory equipment and certain classroom supplies) — by programme, scholar type and grade - Academy Junior School (PYP) — Day scholar - Grades 1–2: INR 6,47,000 per year (per instalment: INR 3,23,500). - Grades 3–5: INR 6,59,400 per year (per instalment: INR 3,29,700). - Academy Senior School (MYP) — Day scholar - Grade 6: INR 9,31,200 per year (per instalment: INR 4,65,600). - Grades 7–8: INR 10,47,200 per year (per instalment: INR 5,23,600). - Grades 9–10: INR 10,67,300 per year (per instalment: INR 5,33,650). - Academy Senior School (MYP) — Residential (boarding) - Grades 6–8 (Residential): INR 16,00,700 per year (per instalment: INR 8,00,350). - Grades 9–10 (Residential): INR 16,31,400 per year (per instalment: INR 8,15,700). - Academy Senior School (DP) — Day scholar - Grades 11–12: INR 13,93,600 per year (per instalment: INR 6,96,800). - Academy Senior School (DP) — Residential (boarding) - Grades 11–12 (Residential): INR 19,91,800 per year (per instalment: INR 9,95,900). Other compulsory and recurring costs (annual amounts unless stated otherwise) - Lunch & snacks for day students (annual): INR 72,900 (per instalment: INR 36,450). - Transport estimate (annual, depending on route): INR 81,800 – INR 1,26,900 (per instalment: INR 40,900 – INR 63,450). - IB examination fees (MYP and DP): billed separately based on actual International Baccalaureate Organization charges. Typical additional/optional costs to budget for - Laptop for Senior School students: typically INR 30,000 – INR 50,000 (one‑off, parent‑provided). - Uniforms, optional trips and optional activities (estimated additional for Senior School): around INR 35,000 annually. Sibling discount - Sibling discount on tuition fee: 5% for the second and subsequent children. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: Parents of returning students are invoiced four to six weeks prior to the new academic year. - Instalments and key due dates: Tuition fees are payable in two equal instalments — generally no later than 31 July and 15 December of the academic year; for DP2 (Grade 12) the second instalment is due 15 November. Per‑instalment amounts equal one half of the annual tuition shown above. - Early‑payment discount: A 3% discount on the total annual fees is available if the total fees are paid in full on or before 31 July 2026 or within 30 days of raising the invoice, whichever is later (available to continuing students from the previous academic year). - Late payment surcharge and consequences: A monthly surcharge of 2% is applied to total outstanding dues older than 30 days. If full fees are not paid within one month following the deadline, the student may be barred from attending classes or participating in Academy activities. Refund and withdrawal terms - Security deposit: Refundable when a student leaves the Academy provided the required written notice has been given and "No Dues" clearance is obtained. No interest is payable on the deposit. - Withdrawal notice and refund scale: - For withdrawal from the next academic year: written notice to Admissions by 31 March of every year is required; if notice is received after 31 March, the withdrawing student must pay the full term fee until December of the next academic year. - For withdrawal from the next term of the academic year: 90 days' written notice is required before the beginning of the next term. If the withdrawal application is not received as required, the following charges apply: 60–89 days before the start of the next term — 25% of next term's fees; 30–59 days — 50% of next term's fees; less than 30 days — 75% of next term's fees. No refund of the next term's fee is given after the start of the next term. Fee payment methods and administrative requirements - Accepted payment methods: Direct Bank Deposit, Bank Transfer, Cheque or Demand Draft. Cash is not accepted. - Payment administration: Parents must provide the Finance Office (finance@agakhanacademies.org) with a hard or electronic copy of proof of payment showing the student's full name and identification number within 15 days of fund transfer for issuance of a receipt; failure to provide proof may delay crediting the payment. Payments should be remitted into the Academy's designated bank account; if payment is made from a third‑party account a completed "Declaration and Indemnity for Third‑Party Fee Payment" must be submitted within 15 calendar days. Boarding (residential) fees - Boarding for applicable grades is charged through the Residential tuition line items shown above (Residential tuition for MYP and DP is the boarding rate). Residential tuition covers boarding‑related provision as reflected in the consolidated residential annual fee amounts. Notes on inclusions and exclusions - The consolidated tuition fees include the items listed above (course fees, essential course books, library books, IT and science laboratory equipment and certain classroom supplies). The consolidated fees do not include IB exam fees, some optional trips/activities, laptops and uniform costs, which are additional as noted.	Fee details Registration and application fees - Registration fee (one-time, payable at application submission): INR 83,000 (USD 1,000 approx.). - Enrolment fee (one-time, payable prior to the student commencing following confirmation of admission): INR 8,30,000 (USD 10,000 approx.). - Both items are part of the one-time new‑student fee that must be paid in full to secure placement and are non‑refundable; they cannot be deferred or paid in instalments. Annual tuition fees (by year group) - Kindergarten 1 and 2: INR 8,73,900 per year. - Grade 1–5: INR 9,38,650 per year. - Grade 6–10: INR 11,97,600 per year. - Grade 11–12: INR 13,59,450 per year. Tuition instalments (per billing event) - Tuition is payable in two instalments; therefore each instalment equals approximately 50% of the annual tuition: - Kindergarten 1–2 instalment: INR 4,36,950. - Grade 1–5 instalment: INR 4,69,325. - Grade 6–10 instalment: INR 5,98,800. - Grade 11–12 instalment: INR 6,79,725. - This per‑instalment breakdown follows from the published requirement that tuition fees be paid in two instalments. (Amounts above are annual fee ÷ 2.) Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are payable in Indian Rupees (INR) or the equivalent amount in a foreign currency based on the prevailing exchange rate; payments must be made against issued invoices. - Tuition fees are payable in two instalments. - A 2.5% discount on tuition fees applies if the full annual tuition is paid at the start of the academic year. - A sibling discount of 5% applies to the tuition fees for younger sibling(s). - A late‑payment penalty of 2% per month will be charged for overdue amounts. - Discounts apply only if fees are paid in full on or before the due date. - Fees are subject to revision at the discretion of the school. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and incidental charges - The published fee document lists the registration, enrolment and annual tuition components described above and does not itemize mandatory charges for uniform, transport, or other recurring items within the core fee schedule. Additional optional or incidental charges (for example, meals, extracurricular activities, exams, field trips or specialist services) may be invoiced separately. Refund information - The new student (registration/enrolment) fees are required in full to secure placement and are non‑refundable. - There is no tuition‑fee refund for withdrawals during the semester. Fee payment options and invoicing - Fees are payable in INR or the equivalent foreign‑currency amount and must be paid against the invoices issued by the school. The published fee document does not list specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or a named online payment portal) within the fee schedule; available payment channels and instructions are provided with the school's invoices.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has on-campus residential facilities with separate residences for boys and girls, supervised by dorm parents who provide guidance and support. Accommodation is provided for members of the Academy community from within the country and overseas, as well as visitors or exchange participants from another Aga Khan Academy; additional teachers' quarters on campus house resident faculty and their families.	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school; there are no hostel or boarding facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform comprises grey and white attire with the badge on the shirt pocket. Junior girls wear grey skirts with a white shirt; junior and senior boys wear grey shorts or trousers with a white shirt; senior girls wear grey skirts or trousers with a white shirt, with the badge on the pocket. For sports, students wear black shorts or track pants with a grey T-shirt; black shoes, ankle socks and a grey jumper with hood complete the uniform.	Uniform requirement The school does not have a school uniform; students follow the ISH Dress Code to maintain a positive learning environment, with a PE uniform required for grades K-12.
Food options	Food options The Academy's dining services provide a varied menu throughout the week, with balanced vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for all meals.	Food options School meals are available via a meal plan; snacks and lunch are provided; sign-ups are by semester and there are no prorated or daily signups.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is part of the Aga Khan Academies, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development organisations with mandates including environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction and the revitalisation of historic cities; AKDN programmes are conducted without regard to faith, origin or gender.	Governance and ownership The school is governed under the trusteeship of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a non-profit organization. The Head of School is guided by the Director General of ICRISAT with oversight from the ISH School Board; ISH is a not-for-profit educational institution.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme (grades 1–5), Middle Years Programme (grades 6–10) and Diploma Programme (grades 11–12). Aga Khan Curricular Strands, implemented across the curriculum, include Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures, Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development. The IB status is acknowledged by the International Baccalaureate.	Curriculum details The school is English-medium. In Elementary, an enriched American curriculum is taught; it is concept-driven and inquiry-based. In Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Planned student/faculty ratio is 7.5:1. Current enrollment is 632 day and residential students (140 day students in the Junior School; 492 in the Senior School). Staff numbers include 8 senior management, 63 Senior School faculty, 19 Junior School faculty, and 42 administrative staff.	Student teacher ratio The school has a 7:1 average student–teacher ratio and a preferred class size of 20 students.
Exam results	Exam results The Class of 2022 IB Diploma Programme results show an average score of 30.6 with an 85% pass rate; nine students scored 38 points or higher. Thirty-one students earned a bilingual diploma (Hindi-English language and literature). Graduates gained admissions to universities including Cornell University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, New York University, the University of Toronto and Boston University, with over $5 million in scholarships awarded.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University Counselling supports higher education placement; Class of 2022 graduates gained admissions to multiple prestigious universities worldwide, including Cornell University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Toronto and Boston University, with over $5 million in scholarships.	Higher education progression ISH focuses on preparing students for university, and almost all students go to prestigious universities across the world, with the majority attending universities in the United States and Canada.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Talent Identification Programme identifies exceptional students and provides them with an international-standard education and leadership opportunities, regardless of their ability to pay.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Academy integrates social-emotional learning within its curriculum. The Leadership Ethics Awareness Programme (LEAP) integrates leadership and social-emotional learning into the curriculum. The distance-learning coverage highlights developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant social-emotional learning themes, including bullying, inclusion, relationships, growth mindset, resilience, and stress management. The IB Primary Years Programme focuses on developing the whole child, addressing social, physical, cultural and ethical development. Mental health and social-emotional wellbeing are supported through the Student Welfare Site and Wellness Hub, with ongoing pastoral care.	Social & emotional learning ISH supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated well-being program. There are two Well-Being Counselors, one for elementary and one for secondary, who provide individual and small-group counseling to address social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting learning. The well-being curriculum is the first level of intervention and aims to help students develop resilience and independence. Counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and outside professionals to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. Counseling services are available to all students and can be accessed through referrals or self-referral.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) ISH includes an Inclusion team that supports a limited number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Support is provided either within the classroom or on a pull-out basis, with collaborative planning among teachers. Students are placed in this program based on detailed observations, past records, and feedback from parents and teachers; referrals for further testing are made when learning needs are identified. Clinical testing and therapies are not available at school; parents arrange them privately. An individual learning plan is developed using the test results to guide support, and regular communication with parents monitors progress.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program exists with a designated EAL teacher. The EAL program focuses on developing language skills so students can be confident and successful in other areas of their academic lives.	English as an additional language ISH acknowledges diversity and enables those with limited English proficiency to work near grade level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while developing intercultural understanding. ISH has adopted the WIDA framework and its can-do philosophy for assessment. In Elementary School (Grades 1-5), ELL is delivered in two ways: Intensive – three 45-minute sessions per week, pull-out with a maximum of five students; ELL in the mainstream – the ELL teacher supports class teachers and co-teaching sessions may be arranged. In Middle and Secondary School (Grades 6-12), ELL is delivered as Intensive – up to five lessons per week with usually fewer than five students per class; ELL in the mainstream – the ELL teacher supports subject teachers with collaborative planning and differentiated instruction. Students are identified for ELL support according to criteria such as a home language other than English and limited English proficiency; WIDA testing confirms the level required to join the mainstream. After progressing, an ELL student joins the mainstream program but remains under observation and may re-enter ELL if needed.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Health and Wellness Centre provides access to healthcare services with a resident doctor and two nurses. Transport is available 24/7 for medical purposes. A school counsellor is available on campus for early intervention and pastoral care support.	Mental wellbeing ISH provides mental wellbeing support through two Well-Being Counselors (elementary and secondary). They offer individual and small-group counseling to address social-emotional and behavioral issues that impact learning and overall well-being. The well-being curriculum is the first level of intervention and aims to help students develop resilience and independence. Counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and outside professionals to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. Counseling services are available to all students and can be accessed through referrals or self-referral.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Built on a 100-acre site near the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad offers state-of-the-art facilities on a secure, landscaped campus. The campus is purpose-built and designed by renowned architects. It includes subject- and age-specific classrooms, well-equipped science and computer laboratories, a library and resource centres, and rooms for the fine arts, music and dance, including individual practice booths and a music recording area. The Commons building houses the dining hall and spaces for school activities, forming the hub for major school functions, including music and drama performances and public lectures.	Facilities overview The main ICRISAT campus spans 3,600 acres, with the ISH campus spread over 10 acres. Being located on the ICRISAT campus provides access to nature and diverse learning environments, with science labs, a museum, a medieval fort, and a weather station. The ISH campus houses science laboratories, music rooms, a library, art rooms, language rooms and multiple outside areas for learning and exercise. Facilities at ISH include football fields, a cricket pitch, an outdoor covered area for basketball and other activities, and an indoor, air-cooled multipurpose gym for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more. The ICRISAT campus offers opportunities for outdoor pursuits including a swimming pool, tennis courts, cross country running and cycling.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports facilities include swimming and diving pools, sports fields for soccer, hockey and athletics, a cricket pitch, tennis and squash courts, and an athletics centre for aerobics, dance and fitness.	Sports facilities Football fields and a cricket pitch are on campus. An outdoor covered area is used for basketball and other activities. There is an indoor, air-cooled multipurpose gym for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more. The campus also offers a swimming pool and tennis courts. Outdoor pursuits include cross country running and cycling.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities comprise subject- and age-specific classrooms, well-equipped science and computer laboratories, a library and resource centres, and rooms for the fine arts, music and dance, including individual practice booths and a music recording area.	Academic facilities Science laboratories support practical inquiry across disciplines. Music rooms provide dedicated spaces for performing and practice. A library offers books across genres and digital resources. Art rooms support visual arts activities. Language rooms accommodate language learning. There are multiple outside areas for learning and exercise.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Commons building houses dining hall spaces and areas for school activities, serving as the hub for student life and events. Rooms for the fine arts, music and dance provide dedicated spaces for performances and practice, including individual practice booths and a music recording area.	Extra curricular facilities A swimming pool is available on campus for extracurricular aquatic activities. Tennis courts on campus support tennis and other activities. Football fields and a cricket pitch support after-school team sports. An outdoor covered area for basketball and other activities, plus an indoor, air-cooled multipurpose gym for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Cross country running and cycling are offered as outdoor pursuits on the campus.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History In 2000, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV initiated the establishment of the Aga Khan Academies, an integrated network of schools. The AKDN has a long history in education, with the first AKDN schools founded in 1905 in Mundra, India; Zanzibar, Tanzania; and Gwadar, Pakistan. Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is the second academy to be established and opened its first intake in August 2011. Maputo opened in August 2013 and Aga Khan Academy Dhaka opened in August 2022.	History ISH was founded in 1981 under the trusteeship of the non-profit International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). It is administered by the ISH School Board with day-to-day leadership by the Head of School, under the oversight of the Director General of ICRISAT. The first Cambridge IGCSE exams were administered in 2003, and the first IB Diploma was awarded in 2007. ISH was the first Indian school to receive accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and remains CIS and NEASC accredited; it is also the first in Telangana to offer the IB Diploma. It is an English-medium, co-educational day school for ages 4-18 with over 400 students from about 22 countries, Indian admissions are limited, over 34% of staff are international, and class sizes average around 20.
Community	Community The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a multicultural student body and an experienced team of educators and staff. It prepares students for lives characterised by leadership and service. The school community—the students, faculty and parents—are described as socially conscious and engaged in developing their communities and civil society. The Academy fosters a joyful, lifelong-learning environment that is culturally-rooted and internationally-minded.	Community ISH has an active and engaged school community. The News highlights Holi celebrations and a range of school productions, and the library is a vibrant space with books and digital resources. The ISH Calendar lists events such as Pi Day, Swim Gala, and TEDxISH, along with conferences and other activities, reflecting a broad program of school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad thrives on strong partnerships with parents, whose involvement and trust enrich the learning community. The Junior School hosts a Parent Information Afternoon to foster parent involvement in curriculum matters. In January 2019, the Junior School opened its doors to parents for an annual Open Day. The Academy organizes a New Student Orientation weekend, including a three-day virtual orientation to welcome new students and their families. The Parents and Students section provides notices, the weekly menu and useful links for families.	Parent teacher association fISH is a 100% voluntary, parent-led organization that supports students, parents, and teachers at ISH. Its goal is to connect and unite the parent community and help maintain a strong school environment for our children. The 2025-2026 Executive Council includes a Chairperson and coordinators for Elementary and Secondary, communications, events, and treasury. Volunteer opportunities include a range of programs and events such as Mela, International Day, fundraising, family social night, Hyderabad Day tours, festival celebrations, celebrating students' achievements, workshops for students and parents, and parent clubs. BBQ and Family Sports Day are also among the activities.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Assembly Club is an experiential learning club that teaches hands-on electronics and robotics, with projects such as an automatic trashcan and a remote-controlled boat. Students meet weekly with a supervisor to discuss progress, refine prototypes, and pursue safe, ethical innovation under mentorship. The activities foster collaboration, problem-solving and a growth mindset, aligning with the enrichment Programme's emphasis on inquiry and leadership.	Academic & intellectual The Elementary and Secondary Schools offer a mix of Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) that are age-appropriate, challenging, and engaging. CCAs, including performing arts, crafts, and sports, are open to all students to help them develop skills, an appreciation of life-long learning, make friends, have fun, learn to work as a member of a team, learn to play fair, and improve self-esteem. CCAs for grades 1-5 and 6-12 are offered in both semesters, and participation supports better health and fitness, stronger physical skills, and increased social interactions.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creativity and culture are nurtured through visual and performing arts. Programmes include contemporary dance, arts and crafts, animation, robotics, science, software, photography, chess, drama and music. Through theatre, art, music and drama, students think creatively and collaborate on projects that emphasise personal growth and shared achievement. Facilities such as music rooms and amphitheatres support creative work.	Arts & creative ISH has annual productions on the outdoor stage featuring acting, choreography, music, props, and costumes. Productions are led by students, with secondary students taking leadership roles and elementary students gaining leadership opportunities in their productions. CCAs include performing arts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language International Exchanges broaden student experience, with an exchange programme allowing study at other Academies in East Africa or South Asia. The exchanges foster cross-cultural understanding and ethical leadership, with campus life including residential arrangements and service-learning components. The IB curriculum is delivered in English across the Academies.	Cultural & language The school hosts multicultural events as part of life on campus, including Holi celebrations. TEDxISH is an annual event on campus. The school has a diverse student body with over 400 students from more than 22 countries. The ISH calendar includes Pi Day/International Day of Mathematics, reflecting an international focus.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Enrichment Programme includes a wide range of social and hobby-oriented activities such as photography, chess, film making, book club, organic farm, yearbook, environment club and language-related activities. These activities help students pursue personal interests, build teamwork and develop communication skills beyond the core academic programme. The enrichment cluster emphasises growth through individual and collaborative creative projects and social engagement.	Social & hobbies CCAs for both Elementary and Secondary are offered in two semesters and cover a range of activities from performing arts to crafts and sports, open to all students. Participation supports health and fitness, stronger physical skills, and increased social interactions. The Student Council provides leadership and community-building opportunities for students in Grades 5 and above.
Community & service	Community & service Community Service is a major part of the student experience. Service opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom and connect students' studies to real-world impact through structured projects and internships. By partnering with local agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, students learn about organisational operations and contribute tangible support to communities. The programme also promotes human rights, dignity and citizenship as guiding values.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Career Preparation offers on-campus university fairs for Grades 9–12 and provides DP1 internships during July and August to gain workplace experience. University Counselling supports students through subject choices, university applications, scholarships and visa processes, with workshops and resume/interview preparation. Students develop teamwork, perseverance, responsibility and leadership as they specialise in their senior years, and some internships involve work with local AKDN agencies.	Leadership & professional The ISH Student Council (STUCO) operates in the secondary school and provides a voice for the students and meaningful leadership opportunities. The student council suggests improvements, helps ensure that students make responsible decisions and helps organize social and fundraising events. The Student Council consists of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Class representative, with members elected by students from the Secondary School and Grade 5 at the start of each calendar year.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Inter-school sports include swimming, basketball, cricket, hockey, football, water polo and athletics, with regular training and opportunities to represent the school. After-school clubs are offered in football, squash, basketball, cricket, swimming, table tennis, tennis and yoga/gym. Physical education and competitive sport foster leadership, resilience and teamwork within a spirit of cooperation.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics remain a cornerstone of student life at ISH and complement classroom learning. ISH provides teams in Basketball, Football (soccer), Volleyball, Cricket, and Swimming. Whenever possible, tournaments and trips are included to provide extra incentives, opportunities and focus.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Senior School has an English as an additional language (EAL) specialist. The specialist is Vasanthi Thandlam.	Language provision ISH is an English-medium school with English as the language of instruction. English Language Support (ESOL) provides language support for students with limited English proficiency. In Elementary (Grades 1-5), ESOL is delivered either as Intensive (three 45-minute sessions per week, pull-out) or in mainstream classes; in Middle and Secondary (Grades 6-12), ESOL is delivered as Intensive (up to five lessons per week) or in mainstream, with support in English and other subjects such as science, geography and history.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Best CAS Service Impact Project Award at CAScade 2025
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE; NEAS & C
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Eligibility and language requirements. Admission is competitive and based on merit. For Junior School (Grades 1–5), entry ideally requires at least three years of nursery education, and the student must be 6 years old by September 1 of the entry year; in the last three years of the Primary Years Programme, applicants must have a basic proficiency in both English and Hindi. For Senior School (Grades 6–12), applicants should have high scholastic achievement and demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities or community service; Diploma Programme entrants must have outstanding academic achievement and active involvement, and new students will not be admitted in the year of the Diploma examination.	Admissions ISH follows a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications year round. The admission process is five steps: Step 1 Inquire and Visit to learn about the curriculum, facilities and community; Step 2 Apply online through the provided online application system and complete six items: the online application form; two years of school reports with translations if applicable and grade transcripts for high school; psycho‑educational reports or ILPs/IEPs if relevant; copies of applicant and parent passports and Indian visa if not Indian; birth certificate and immunization records; the Admissions Character Reference form sent to the current school; and inform ISH of completion by email; Step 3 pay the one‑time nonrefundable registration fee; Step 4 an admissions meeting and review with the divisional principals, counsellor, admissions director and Head of School; Step 5 the admissions committee makes the final decision and informs you by official email, and if accepted, you pay the enrolment fee within 7 working days. The Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and families may connect in person or online at any stage. ISH accepts applications throughout the year and the school year runs mid-August through mid-June.
Scholarships	Scholarships 2. Apply and documents. Applications can be completed online via OpenApply or through downloadable forms; copies of the applicant's last two grade reports, birth certificate or passport, Aadhaar card, vaccination (Junior School), two passport-sized photographs, and an application fee of INR 3,000 are required. A completed financial aid form must be submitted with the application to apply for a bursary. Scholarships are available through the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad Scholarship Programme with a merit- and needs-based framework. 3. Merit-based scholarship programme details. Up to six merit-based scholarships are on offer for outstanding Indian students who demonstrate leadership in service to others, innovation in STEM, environmental responsibility, performing arts, or team sports, with awards covering up to 100% of school fees including residential fees. The programme is open to new residential admissions in Grade 9 or Grade 11 in July 2025. Eligibility requires Indian nationality residing in India, exceptional academic ability, and potential to benefit from IB and Aga Khan Curricular Strands, with needs-based considerations. Applications should indicate interest in the scholarship during the normal admissions process; an initial assessment will determine suitability, shortlisted candidates will have a personal interview with the Dean of Admissions, and final selection includes an interview with the Head of the Academy and the Dean of Admissions. The decision is final. Applications close May 31, 2025. For more information, email AKASP.Hyderabad@agakhanacademies.org.	Scholarships ISH does not offer financial aid or scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist ISH has a waiting list. When a place opens in a grade, applications on the waiting list are reviewed again against the admissions criteria to offer the spot to the most suitable candidate.
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