Canadian International School India vs Mallya Aditi International School

	C Canadian International School India Bengaluru, India	M Mallya Aditi International School Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹775,500 - 1,525,000	Fees / year ₹407,000 - 850,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 740
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size 30
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 1984
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 4 & 20 Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560064, India. Located in Yelahanka, a northern Bengaluru suburb. Accessible via local roads with visitor directions available on the CIS site.	Location Behind NIPCCD building, RWF West Colony, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Stages	Stages Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.	Stages Elementary School (Grade 1-5); Middle School (Grade 6-8); High School (Grade 9-10); Pre-University (Grade 11-12).
School type	School type The school is an international day school with a boarding program. Boarding houses students in Grades 6–12 in a modern, welcoming accommodation.	School type Day school; ICSE (Grades 9-10) and IGCSE (Grades 9-10) offered; AS/A-Levels/AICE (Grades 11-12) offered; affiliated to CISCE for ICSE/ISC and Cambridge Assessment for IGCSE and AS/A-Levels/AICE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is provided across PreK–Grade 12 with in‑class support and differentiated instruction. English as an Additional Language is provided with one EAL teacher per grade from Grades 1–8 for in‑class support, plus small‑group English classes; the Learning Support team supports students with mild to moderate learning needs and collaborates on IEPs.	Additional learning support The school recognises that each student learns differently and provides support for diverse learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The School Day is well‑structured and dynamic, with grade‑level class blocks and a balanced mix of academic and non‑academic activities.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus transport is available to select areas of the city.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Application / non‑refundable admission fee: ₹18,000 (one‑time). - Security deposit (listed as refundable by some sources): commonly published as ₹60,000 (one‑time refundable security). Tuition fees by year group (day students) — per academic year - Early years (Nursery, LKG, UKG): reported totals around ₹774,700–₹776,300 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–5): reported ranges approximately ₹8,30,000 up to ₹1,130,700 per year (figures vary by class). - Middle school (Grades 6–8): reported ranges approximately ₹9,10,000 up to ₹1,206,700 per year. - Secondary (Grades 9–10): reported ranges approximately ₹9,35,000 up to ₹1,243,900 per year. - Senior secondary / Diploma years (Grades 11–12, IB/IGCSE pathways): reported figures vary; some published annual day‑school figures are around ₹6,35,999–₹6,80,000 for IB/IGCSE day study, while other class‑specific listings for Grades 11–12 appear in the ₹10,30,000 per year range. Expect published figures to vary by curriculum (IB vs IGCSE) and by source. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency reported by third‑party listings varies: some class fee breakdowns are shown as monthly installments (÷12) while other listings present an annual total; a lump‑sum (annual) payment discount of 5% is reported. - Late payment / finance charges are reported in published notes (example: a finance/late fee listed at ₹500 per day in one public fee summary). Tuition may be prorated for mid‑term admissions in some published notes; other published notes state tuition is not prorated on early withdrawal. Boarding / residential fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered for Grades 6–12. Reported one‑time and annual boarding costs include an admission/registration charge of ₹18,000 and a one‑time boarding payment (joining/security/one‑time payment) noted at about ₹180,000, with annual boarding tuition figures reported in the range of approximately ₹1,250,000 to ₹1,500,000 per year depending on curriculum (IGCSE vs IB) and the listing. - Market lists for boarding schools in the region place CIS boarding annual totals in a wider range (examples published around ₹1,350,000–₹1,700,000 per year). Other compulsory / optional costs - Transport (school bus / AC bus): reported amounts vary by source and by billing period. Examples published include approximately ₹35,000 per year on some class breakdowns, AC bus charges published as ~₹40,000 per term (with a higher per‑term charge for distances over 30 km), and other listings that show transport totals up to ~₹90,000 per year for some programmes. Transport is optional and charged separately from tuition in the published summaries. - Security deposit: many class fee breakdowns include a refundable security amount (commonly shown as ₹60,000). - Device / technology purchase option: published notes indicate Grade 6–12 students may opt to purchase iPads through the school at a discount (example: offered at 10% below MRP in a published note). - Sibling discounts and concessions: published summaries report sibling discounts for additional children (examples: a small percentage discount for third and subsequent siblings) and that only one discount may be applied per fee item. - Uniform, books and specific subject or exam entry fees are commonly additional and may be charged separately; the public summaries accessed do not list detailed single‑line rates for uniform or every ancillary cost. Refund and refundable items - Refundable items: published class fee breakdowns commonly list a refundable security deposit (example: ₹60,000). - Refund policy for tuition: some published public fee summaries explicitly state that tuition fees are non‑refundable (example: a published note that "there will be NO refunds on fees"). Other published summaries still show refundable security deposits while treating tuition as non‑refundable. Expect refundable security deposits but limited or no refund on tuition in the publicly posted fee notes. Fee payment options - Published public summaries and school admission flows indicate standard school invoicing and installment models are used; specific, universally published payment methods for this campus (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online gateway) do not appear as a single definitive list in the public fee summaries accessed. Parents are shown to be able to pay via standard institutional billing processes and installment plans in the published materials; exact accepted payment instruments are provided directly on the school's enrollment/invoice documentation. Notes on variations and what was found - Multiple recent public summaries and school listings publish fee amounts for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 sessions; the numbers vary by source and by whether the listing presents annual totals, first‑year totals for a new admission (which can include one‑time security and admission charges), or class‑specific tuition figures presented as monthly equivalents. Published sources used for this overview include school listings and regional boarding‑school fee compilations that show a range of figures for day and boarding options. If you need this presented in a different layout (for example separate line items per grade with the exact source reference after each figure), that can be prepared from the published summaries noted above.	Fee details Application fees - The application fee for Std. 11 is INR 2,500, payable online via the school's Eazypay payment link. Tuition and related fees (by year/group) - Class 1 (example published breakdown for a new admission): Tuition fees INR 2,70,000 per year; Transportation (optional) INR 35,000 per year; Other fees INR 1,37,000 per year; total first-year cost for a new admission shown as INR 4,07,000. These figures are presented as annual amounts. - Board/Pre‑university stream estimates reported by fee aggregators: IGCSE-stream annual fee indicated as INR 8,50,000; ICSE-stream annual fee indicated as INR 6,05,000. A security amount of INR 2,00,000 is shown by some fee listings for admissions under certain listings. These items are reported as annual figures by fee listing services. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments for application and admission-related charges can be completed through the Eazypay gateway; Eazypay accepts Netbanking, debit card, credit card, cheque/DD (with branch deposit), RTGS/NEFT and (for cash) amounts up to INR 50,000 as described in the admissions documents. Receipts are generated at the time of successful electronic payment. - The school follows the Indian academic year calendar (school year begins in the first week of June and closes at the end of March); billing frequency (annual, termly, or by instalment) is not listed in the admissions form text that is publicly available, but the published numbers above are shown as annual amounts or total first‑year costs. Boarding fees - The school is a day school; there is no boarding facility. Other costs and recurring charges - Transport: An annual transport charge is shown separately in published fee breakdowns (example: Class 1 transport shown as INR 35,000 per year). - Uniform: A standard school uniform is required (prescribed Aditi T‑shirt, trousers, jacket, PE uniform, and shoes are specified in admissions documentation); the cost of uniforms and stationery is not itemised as a single school charge in the application materials. - Security / refundable deposit: Some fee listings show a security amount of INR 2,00,000; this appears in third‑party fee listings rather than in the standard application form text. Refund information - A specific, itemised refund policy (refund percentages, deadlines, or terms for cancellation) is not detailed in the standard admission form documents that are published alongside the application forms; no explicit term-by-term refund schedule is provided in those admissions documents. Fee payment options - The school's published application/admissions materials show payments made via the Eazypay gateway with options to pay by Netbanking, Debit/Credit card, Cheque/DD (deposit at bank branch), RTGS/NEFT, and in some cases cash (limited to specified amounts). Receipts are generated on successful electronic payment. Brief note on available information - The items above combine figures published in the school's admissions materials (application fees and payment mechanisms) and class/stream fee figures reported by independent fee‑listing services. A complete, line‑by‑line per‑class, per‑term fee schedule and a formal published refund schedule were not present in the publicly available admissions documents examined; the stated annual amounts and the application payment process are the specific fee details available in the admissions documents and third‑party fee listings.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available on campus for Grades 6–12. The boarding community hosts over 70 students from 16 countries in two wings for boys and girls, with rooms shared by two students of the same grade/age and separate lounges with recreational facilities. Boarding parents supervise on each floor and tutors provide academic support, with after-school activities and weekend excursions. A typical day runs from a 6:30 AM wake-up to lights out after 10:00–10:30 PM (breakfast at 7:15 AM, classes begin at 8:10 AM, and dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM); the boarding closed periods include Dusserha, winter break, spring break, and summer holidays; parents may visit with advance notice.	Boarding arrangements No boarding facility; it is a day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is Aditi T-Shirt (Blue/Maroon) with beige trousers and a regular school jacket; PE uniform is Aditi PE T-Shirt with shorts or track pants. The PE uniform is worn only for PE, and students change to the regular uniform for classes and bus travel, with jewellery, makeup and nail colours not allowed and long hair for girls must be tied and boys must be clean-shaven.
Food options	Food options The school provides a K-12 lunch program with daily updated menus and separate EY/ES and MS/HS lunch menus, plus morning snacks for EY/ES. Boarders have meals on campus, including breakfast at 7:15 AM and dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM, with evening snacks and structured dining within the boarding routine.	Food options There is no cafeteria or canteen; students bring their own lunch and snacks.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a Sterling Developers group venture. The Managing Director and Board Member is Shweta Sastri, who leads CIS; she is also a Director at Sterling Developers.	Governance and ownership Private Independent School run by The Ujwal Trust, a not-for-profit entity.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is CIS's High School curriculum for students aged 14–16, with examinations held in May of Grade 10. Students select their subjects at the start of Grade 9 and study at Core or Extended levels. The curriculum includes English Language & Literature, English Language, Hindi, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and ESL, plus subjects across Groups 3–8 such as Coordinated Sciences, International Maths and Additional Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Global Perspectives, Environmental Management, ICT/Computer Science, Design Technology, Art Foundation, and Physical Education. The IGCSE is described as rigorous and globally recognized, with a range of assessment methods and real-world applications. The programme provides a clear progression pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).	Curriculum details The school offers Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–10), and Pre-University (Grades 11–12). Elementary focuses on foundational skills in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Kannada and Hindi, with creative arts, physical education and social-emotional learning; teaching material is teacher-curated but follows the boards' guidelines for High School. The Middle School curriculum is broad-based, interdisciplinary and aims to foster intellectual, social and emotional growth while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and preparing students for High School. High School provides ICSE and IGCSE examinations. Pre-University offers ISC Examinations or Cambridge AS/A-Levels/AICE, with a focus on university preparation, arts and sciences excellence, research projects and extra-mural lectures.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression CIS provides University & Career Guidance with a Four-Year University & Career Pathway that starts before Grade 9. Counselors support Grade 9–12 students with university applications to top global universities across North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and Australia and beyond. The program includes profile building, internships, portfolio development, mock interviews and destination-specific scholarship guidance. CIS is an official SAT testing center (Center Code: 63377) with on-campus SAT testing and PSAT for Grade 11.	Higher education progression The school provides a strong college and career advisory service with over fifty university representatives visiting each year; Aditi students currently attend or have graduated from universities in the United States, Canada, India, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning CIS counsellors understand children's developmental, social, and emotional needs to support students' well-being. They are culturally sensitive and operate as a partnership among students, the counsellor, teachers, and parents. Counseling helps build trust, explore emotions and behaviors, and set personal or behavioral goals. They share strategies to reduce stress and help students identify personal interests to support well-being. Counseling is delivered through individualized sessions, group counselling, and whole-class or grade-level sessions, with support for families in transition and CIS Child Protection advocacy services; interactions are confidential except when safety is at risk.	Social & emotional learning The Middle School curriculum fosters students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth and encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Elementary School curriculum includes social-emotional learning. Domains of Development are personal, social, experiential, and aesthetic. The Domains of Development span Grades 4-12 as a dedicated learning project. SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work) fosters empathy and appreciation of diversity and inclusion.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support ensures all students can succeed. The LS team provides in-class support across the campus to challenge and support learners. Classrooms offer differentiated experiences from PreK to Grade 12 to address most learning differences within regular classroom learning. The LS team provides targeted support for students who need occasional help or greater oversight, based on ongoing assessment. They work with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) provided by clinical psychologists to address identified needs. Parents are partners, and regular family communication supports a child's development toward independent learning.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school recognises that each student learns differently and that these differences must be acknowledged and supported. The school offers Learning Support (LD) as a special service. Counselling services are available to support student needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of teaching and learning at CIS. The EAL program combines in-class support with specialized English classes to assist English language learners. An EAL teacher supports each grade from 1–8, providing daily in-class support so ELLs learn alongside native English speakers. In World Language classes (French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish), EAL students attend small English-language classes to further support language development; Grade 9-10 EAL students participate in the IGCSE program to prepare for the IB program. EAL teachers collaborate with homeroom and subject teachers, and CIS uses the WIDA standards and the Can Do philosophy to guide language development.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing CIS supports student mental wellbeing primarily through the school counselling program. Counselling offers strategies to reduce stress and supports emotional regulation, relationships, and personal growth. It includes individualized, group, and whole-class sessions, with involvement of families in transitions. Interactions are confidential, with safeguarding considerations if there is risk. The approach emphasizes building resilience and helping students identify personal interests to foster well-being.	Mental wellbeing The Counselling team offers services for the social and emotional well-being of the school community. The wellness initiative uses a multi-pronged approach to wellness, with preventive interventions and ongoing school-wide awareness programmes to develop social and emotional skills among staff, students, and parents. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle, including eating healthy foods and daily physical exercise. The counselling and wellness framework supports mental health and well-being across the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding CIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students on and off campus. The safeguarding policies reflect that commitment. All job applicants must undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the appropriate Criminal Records Bureau. CIS provides Child Protection advocacy services.	Safeguarding The school has a Child Protection Policy, an Anti-Bullying Policy, and an Online Protection Policy. A Child Protection Officer is appointed to oversee safeguarding. An Internal Complaints Committee investigates and redresses harassment under the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013. The school abides by state and national guidelines on keeping students safe, and all staff undergo mandatory police verification and background checks. The Child Protection Policy explains signs of abuse, preventive measures, and reporting procedures.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview CIS Bangalore operates on 100% solar energy for its electricity and is the first carbon-neutral school in Bangalore. The campus includes arts spaces such as The Odeum (Performing Arts Centre) and a Music room. Lounges and a common cafeteria form part of boarding amenities for boarders and day students. The sports and recreation facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a gym, floodlit tennis courts, a badminton court, basketball courts, and a turf soccer field. Experiential Learning is integrated beyond the classroom, with real-world projects and hands-on opportunities.	Facilities overview The campus offers dynamic spaces for academic and creative exploration across science, arts, and physical education. There are spaces dedicated to creative and performing arts, science and technology, and wellbeing. Classrooms are designed to support different learning stages with flexible layouts, furniture, and technology to foster engagement. The Dinosaur Courtyard serves as the Elementary Assembly space with a distinctive dinosaur mosaic floor. The Visual Arts Studio and multiple music, drama, dance, and design spaces support a multidisciplinary program.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Football field is the most-used sports facility on campus. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, floodlit tennis courts, a badminton court, basketball courts, and a turf soccer field.	Sports facilities Indoor facilities include a solar-heated indoor swimming pool used for swim team practices and younger swimmers. A football field serves as the central open space for matches and PE activities. The Basketball Court is the largest indoor space and can be transformed into a badminton court or a performance space. The Adventure Playground is sheltered under a large raintree and used by younger students for outdoor play. A Jr. Playing Field and other outdoor spaces host a variety of games and sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Destiny Library Catalogue provides access to Destiny MS resources and databases. Science in Context and an arts/humanities database support research across subjects. For Grade 4 onwards, there are e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines with student login access. The Secondary Library can provide reminders and assistance as needed.	Academic facilities Biology Lab enables hands-on exploration of living organisms. Chemistry Lab provides safety features and equipment for practical experiments. Physics Lab connects theory to practice through experiments in mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Food Science Lab teaches the science of food, nutrition, and cooking with dedicated workstations and ventilation. Junior and Senior Computer Labs support digital literacy and programming, and classrooms are airy, well-lit, and ventilated.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities for all ages include soccer, basketball, theater, art, karate, and capoeira for Elementary students. Middle and High School students have dedicated practice and training sessions for CIS sports teams. Athletics and activities are complemented by Clubs and Organizations and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities The Visual Arts Studio is spread across five rooms, with a wet lab for textiles and printmaking, a pottery studio, and a woodcraft studio. The Junior Art Courtyard offers a bright space for Elementary and Middle School creativity. The Indian Music Room houses harmonium, sitar, and tanpura, while the Western Music Room supports broader music study. The Drama Room and Dance Room provide spaces for performance and choreography. A Tabla Room supports Indian percussion, and the Amphitheatre serves for outdoor gatherings and performances.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school provides pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 education in Bangalore. Founded in 1996, CIS uses international curricula to challenge all aspects of learning. CIS Bangalore is the first IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) school in Bangalore and the first 1:1 iPad school in South India. It operates 100% on solar power and is the first Apple Distinguished School in India.	History Aditi's story began in 1984 when the Ujwal Trust, a pioneering group led by Anne Warrior and Geetha Narayanan, conceived the idea and developed it into reality. Aditi is a private, secular school that provides an education extending beyond the classroom through a globally inspired curriculum. The school is governed as a private independent institution run by The Ujwal Trust, a not-for-profit entity. It emphasizes innovative teaching practices, a broad-based curriculum spanning humanities, arts, science and technology, and a commitment to academic excellence and social contributions. The mission is to prepare students to think critically, act compassionately, and contribute meaningfully to an interconnected world.
Community	Community CIS, Bangalore is a diverse community of students, families, faculty, and staff from over 40 nationalities. We value cultures and languages and the host country culture of India. Student and parent voice is welcomed, accepted, and celebrated. We are stronger through our diversity and lasting relationships that span the globe, and we strive to support students to be active, responsible agents in their own learning.	Community There is always something exciting and interesting happening at Aditi. Events, activities and initiatives range from academic events to creative projects, outreach interactions to class presentations, sports activities to guest lectures involving the entire Aditi community of students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders. The Children's Poetry Festival is celebrated annually on January 23 (Anne Warrior's birthday) and is organized by the Aditi Alumni Association. TEDxMAIS is a decade-long feature of the school community that brings ideas and inspiration to students and staff.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers Debate and Theory of Knowledge Conferences as part of CIS's clubs. Chess & Board Games is also available to develop strategic thinking and problem solving.	Academic & intellectual The school offers two curriculum streams: CISCE ICSE/ISC and Cambridge Assessment IGCSE/AS‑Levels. ICSE Examinations are offered for Std 9-10 and ISC Examinations for Std 11-12 under CISCE; IGCSE Examinations are offered for Std 9-10 and AS/A‑Levels for Std 11-12 under Cambridge. Grades 1-12 are offered, including Pre-University (Std 11-12). University preparation, excellence in arts and sciences, research projects, and extra‑mural lectures are part of the curriculum.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Drama, Dance, Arts & Crafts are offered as clubs. Do-It-Yourself Projects and Knitting provide hands-on creative outlets.	Arts & creative The Creative & Performing Arts are integrated into learning. The Creative Arts Department has produced plays, art exhibitions, musicals and concerts, and there are spaces for visual arts, dance, drama, music, and an amphitheatre. The Tinker Lab is the hub of Design Thinking with facilities for fabrication and rapid prototyping across grade levels.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model United Nations Conferences are included as a CIS club. Elementary clubs meet on Thursdays and secondary clubs run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.	Cultural & language The Main Language of Instruction is English. Kannada is a compulsory second language in Elementary and Middle School; Hindi is taught in Elementary School. The school runs international exchange programmes with partner schools in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Bhutan, including The Brearley School (USA), Trinity School (USA), St. Benno Gymnasium (Germany), Realschule Germering Unterpfaffenhofen (near Munich), Östra Reals Gymnasium (Stockholm), Kungsholmens Västra Gymnasium (Stockholm), Rudbeck Gymnasium (Sollentuna), and The Royal Academy, Druk Gyalpo's Institute (Paro, Bhutan).
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Chess & Board Games and Table Tennis are offered as clubs. Ultimate Frisbee and Yoga provide active, social outlets beyond academics.	Social & hobbies The Aditi Debating Society offers Std 8+ an after-school platform to develop critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking, with a focus on Parliamentary debate. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme promotes personal development and voluntary service, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels starting in Std 9. SCOPE@Aditi is a Student Community Outreach Programme that fosters empathy, inclusion and active citizenship, including collaborations with Makkala Jagriti.
Community & service	Community & service CAS activities with Sri Lankan refugee school students and Habitat for Humanity are part of the program. These experiences connect service with club time and extend learning beyond the classroom.	Community & service The SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work) programme in Grades 9-12 is an integral part of the school experience, designed to inculcate empathy and practical skills through community service activities. The school also runs community engagement initiatives and wellness programs to support social and emotional wellbeing.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student Council is one of CIS's clubs. Clubs offer leadership development, and students may propose new clubs by approaching the teacher in charge.	Leadership & professional The school provides college and career advisory services to guide university admissions and internships, with visits from university representatives. Leadership development is fostered through activities such as The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme and student‑led initiatives like debates and outreach projects.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The athletic program offers football (soccer), basketball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, cricket, and volleyball. CIS is a member of BAASC and FOBISIA, providing inter-school opportunities to compete. Athletics and other activities contribute to a balanced approach to learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The PE program emphasises cooperation and holistic development of motor skills, health, and game skills; optional sports are offered in football, cricket, basketball and swimming from Grade 3 onwards. The campus includes a Football Field, a Basketball Court and a Swimming Pool, and wellness and counselling services support student wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school offers world language choices including French, Hindi (language & culture), Mandarin (most grades), and Spanish from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students continue studying one world language in elementary school and may choose a different language at the start of middle school in Grade 6; they continue learning the same language through Grade 12 to develop fluency. In the IB Diploma Programme, French, Spanish, or Mandarin may be studied at beginner (Ab Initio) or intermediate (B) level, while Hindi is offered at the intermediate level. Mother Tongue (MT) classes in French and Japanese can be offered at any grade level per community needs.	Language provision The school teaches in English. Kannada is a compulsory second language in Elementary School and Middle School. Hindi is taught in Elementary School.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school is fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The CIS admissions process starts with an online enquiry to create an admissions account. After creating the account, you complete the admissions forms and upload documents to your student's dashboard. Schedule your school visit Monday–Friday, 9 am to 3 pm; appointments last about 1.5 hours. Once you submit the application details, the admissions office provides information to schedule a family conversation and a campus tour; long‑distance families can use a virtual school tour. Step 3 is scheduling Shadow Days for Kindergarten or an Entrance Test for Grades 1–11; long‑distance families can have Entrance Tests (Grades 3–10) at the current school, and for Kindergarten long‑distance applicants a confirmation that the Kindergarten Admission Guidelines are met is required. The Application Fee is $200 per child. CIS notifies applicants of admission status about two weeks after the Observation day or Entrance Test. If admitted, you receive an acceptance letter and the Finance Department invoices a registration fee of $2000 to hold the seat. Submit remaining documents and pay the first‑term tuition before school starts.	Admissions 1. Applications are grade-specific and dates vary by grade. The FAQs specify when an application will be available for download. The process depends on grade and includes different forms and deadlines. The information about each grade's admission timeline is published on the site. 2. Std 1 admissions 2026: Std 1 application forms were available January 19, 2026 to January 23, 2026 until 1:00 p.m. The Grade 1 admission for 2026-27 is closed. The timeline for the admission process for 2027-28 will be published on July 1, 2026 onwards. Registrations for visiting the Open Day for prospective Grade 1 parents for the June 2026 academic year are now closed; you can still apply for admission. 3. Grade 9 admissions 2026: Grade 9 is the entry into High School. Depending on availability, seats are offered to students. Students can opt between the ICSE or the IGCSE curriculum streams. Grade 9 Application Form 2026 is closed. 4. Grade 11 admissions 2026-27: Grade 11 is the entry to Pre-University. University preparation with options to qualify for the ISC, AS/A-Level/AICE examinations. Application forms for 2026-27 will be published on December 1, 2025. The entire admission process (including the timeline) will be clearly detailed in the form. Admissions for 2025-2026 are closed. 5. Open Day for Grade 1: Registrations for visiting the Open Day for prospective Grade 1 parents for the June 2026 academic year are closed. You can still apply for admission; refer to the timeline above. 6. Other classes: There are currently no vacancies in Stds. 2 to 9. Vacancies, if any arise, will be intimated here. Please do not call or email regarding the same. 7.
Scholarships	Scholarships Merit‑Based Scholarship: available to new Grade 11 (IB) applicants for the 2025–2026 academic year; Indian citizens with a minimum of 90% in previous grades; up to three scholarships awarded each year, with one scholarship possible for a current Grade 10 CIS student. Applications require completing the school application form and uploading reports (Grade 8, Grade 9 full year, and Grade 10 Term 1); applicants must email a personal introduction and intent to apply for the CIS Merit Scholarship at scholarships@cisb.org.in by the stated deadline (January 16, 2025, 4:00 PM). Selection involves initial eligibility screening, interviews and testing, with admissions tests in English Reading and Mathematics and a written sample; the CIS Scholarship Committee's decision is final. Important notes: scholarship decisions are based on all criteria; awarding a scholarship does not guarantee enrolment; final decision rests with the CIS Scholarship Committee.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There are currently no vacancies in Stds. 2 to 9. Vacancies, if any arise, will be intimated here. Please do not call or email the school regarding the same.
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