Canadian International School India vs The International School Bangalore (TISB)

	C Canadian International School India Bengaluru, India	T The International School Bangalore (TISB) Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹775,500 - 1,525,000	Fees / year ₹1,060,000 - 1,090,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 1,100
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 2000
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 NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India
Stages	Stages Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.	Stages Primary Years and Senior School; for boys and girls aged 3-18
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 Co-educational, day and boarding through school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 28 nationalities represented.
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 English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native English speakers.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
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 Buses operate from various points around Bangalore to bring students to school; return journeys depart after lessons, and a limited number depart after after-school activities.
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 - Application (registration) fee: INR 15,000. One‑time / entry fees - Admission (one‑time) fee: INR 195,000 (one‑time at acceptance). - Security / deposit (reported by third‑party listing): INR 150,000. Annual tuition (reported figures) - Day students — Annual tuition (reported): INR 1,060,000 per year. - Boarding students — Annual tuition / boarding package (reported): INR 1,090,000 per year. Per‑term / per‑year‑group breakdown - A detailed published breakdown showing tuition by individual year group (grade) or an official per‑term invoice schedule for each grade was not publicly available in the material reviewed. The school operates on a multi‑term academic calendar. Billing schedule and payment terms - The application fee is payable at the time of submitting the application. - After an offer is made, parents are required to confirm acceptance within the stated offer period (commonly two weeks) and pay the fees invoiced for securing the place. Fees are invoiced and must be paid according to the invoice terms. - The school's academic calendar follows multiple terms in the year (term dates are published), so invoicing and payment are arranged around those term dates. Boarding fees and boarding details - Boarding is provided at the school. A published boarding package figure reported by third‑party listings is INR 1,090,000 per year (this was listed as the boarding fee/boarding annual). The boarding facility and pastoral provision are confirmed as part of the school's offerings. Exact boarding room types, meal plans and whether that figure covers all boarding‑related charges were not available in a definitive public fee schedule. Other costs and recurring extras - Typical additional costs identified or commonly charged by schools of this type include: uniforms, textbooks and learning materials, examination/IB/IGCSE registration fees, transport (bus) charges, optional co‑curricular activities and specialist programmes, and occasional trip or residential charges. Specific published amounts for these items for each year group were not available in the public material reviewed. Transportation availability is confirmed. Refund information - No definitive publicly posted refund policy or a detailed refund matrix for tuition, boarding or deposits was located in the reviewed materials. Where refunds or retention terms apply, they were not available in a clear, published fee schedule. Fee payment options and practical notes on paying - The school uses an online payment facility for events and school collections (a convenience fee from the payment gateway is applied when using the online payment channel). This indicates use of an electronic payment gateway for card/online payments; further accepted methods (bank transfer, cheque, etc.) are normally specified on invoices. Summary of limitations in available public information - A fully itemised, grade‑by‑grade and per‑term official fee schedule (showing exact per‑term tuition and itemised charges by year group) was not publicly available in the material reviewed. The figures above reflect the one‑time and annual numbers found in third‑party published listings and the school's public admissions materials confirming boarding, transport and term structure. For final invoiced figures, exact per‑term amounts, and formal refund terms, those details are issued by the school in its official invoice and fee schedule at the point of offer/acceptance.
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 Boarding at TISB starts from Grade 5 onwards. Boarders live in one of three boarding houses—Junior Boys International House (JBIH), Boys International House (BIH), and Girls International Boarding House (GIH)—with dedicated residential staff. The boarding environment emphasizes mutual trust, respect and privacy, and encourages boarders to develop leadership, communication and cultural understanding. From the academic year 2023-24, Grade 5 boarding was introduced to provide access to the campus and its holistic education.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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 Meals are served in the Cafeteria and are supplemented by Street Food and the Tuck Shop.
House system	House system —	House system There is a strong House system; students are assigned to a House when they arrive, and competitions such as Sports Day, dance, poetry, photography and debating are organized with House involvement.
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 The school is overseen by a Board of Governors. The CEO notes that TISB is part of the NPS Group of Schools.
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 International School Bangalore offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary Years, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in Grades 9–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12. The PYP uses six subject areas—Languages (English, French, Hindi), Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, and PSPE—taught through transdisciplinary themes of global significance. It emphasizes inquiry, student agency and conceptual understanding, and combines classroom learning with specialist subjects such as Art, Music, ICT, and Physical Education. IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 and IBDP prepares students for university admission in Grades 11–12. Languages of instruction include English, with additional language offerings in French and Hindi.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 TISB has a College Counselling department that supports university admissions worldwide. The Class of 2025 achieved a 100% college placement rate with USD 13.1 million in scholarships, and destinations included prestigious universities across the USA, UK,Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented TISB provides opportunities for talented students through external programs such as the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search, with CTY-related awards earned by TISB students and LaunchX participation.
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 school runs a PSHME programme covering social and emotional issues for all students in Grades 6-9. Form Tutors monitor wellbeing and provide daily contact as the first point of contact. Grade Coordinators oversee grade levels and liaise with parents on academic and pastoral matters. A hierarchical support system ensures every student has opportunities to talk with staff about personal concerns, with a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator and full-time School Counsellors available for confidential support. The Deputy Principal Pastoral and the School Counsellors lead awareness sessions on topics such as anti-bullying, anti-vaping, digital safety and healthy lifestyle choices. Well-being Prefects coordinate student-led wellbeing initiatives and Counselling Interns assist in program delivery.
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 provides Special Educational Needs / Learning Support. During admissions, parents may disclose learning difficulties such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Autism Spectrum. The admissions policy notes the school may request medical reports and educational assessments to determine needs. The school is able to meet the needs of a prospective student without impairing the education of other students. If after admission an educational or physical need is discovered that TISB cannot cater for, it may be recommended that the student leaves. The Application Form states TISB is authorized to communicate with the previous school to verify past records and history when needs are identified.
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 English is the language of instruction throughout the school. The school provides English as an Additional Language support to learners developing English proficiency. Continual assessment of a student's progress may indicate a need for EAL support, and progress is monitored with Individual Educational Plans. The English as an Additional Language Policy details monitoring and planning for EAL students.
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 Well-being framework includes a PSHME programme addressing social and emotional issues, with support from Form Tutors and Grade Coordinators. The Well-being Department features full-time School Counsellors and wellbeing initiatives led by Well-being Prefects and Counselling Interns. The Deputy Principal Pastoral and the School Counsellors deliver awareness sessions on anti-bullying, digital safety and healthy lifestyle choices. The pastoral team provides confidential support to students, and the on-site Medical Center offers 24-hour care for health needs that may impact wellbeing.
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 Safeguarding and child protection are central to TISB operations. Recruitment practices include safeguarding considerations, with a strong emphasis on child protection. Policies guide staff responsibilities in safeguarding, with confidential counselling records maintained in line with safeguarding and dataprotection policies. The Admissions process may require disclosures and supporting documentation, and the school may communicate with previous schools to verify past records when safeguarding needs are identified. If after admission a need arises that the school cannot cater for, this may be a basis for review of the placement.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 school has a 140-acre campus in the Whitefield area of Bangalore. Facilities include a Reception & Small Auditorium, a Main Auditorium, a Senior School Academic Block, and Primary Years facilities. There are Music Rooms and an Amphitheatre, a Cafeteria, a Medical Centre, and boarding housing such as Boys International House, Girls International House, and Junior Boys International House. The campus houses extensive sports facilities including Football and Hockey Fields, a Cricket Pitch & Athletics Track, a Soccer Turf, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, two wooden badminton courts, two badminton courts, and a gymnasium/fitness suite. There is a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool.
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 The school has a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool. There is a cricket pitch and an athletics track. Two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a volleyball court are available. Two wooden badminton courts and two badminton courts, along with a gymnasium and a fitness suite, are on site. Football and hockey fields and a Soccer Turf are also part of the campus.
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 The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, with languages including English, French and Hindi. The curriculum includes specialist subjects such as Art, Music, and ICT. The Senior School follows IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) (Grades 11-12). The Senior School Academic Block provides dedicated spaces for learning.
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 After School Activities are offered. Creative Arts include Art, Drama, and Music. Sport at TISB covers a range of activities and events. Trojans Interschool Events, TISBMUN and Future Leaders, Charity Events, and the Aajivan Lecture Series, and Trips are also part of the extracurricular program.
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 Founded in 2000 by Dr. K P Gopalkrishna, TISB is part of the National Academy for Learning Trust (NAFL). It is an independent, selective international boarding and day school. It has delivered high academic standards in IB and IGCSE throughout its history. It combines traditional values with a modern, global approach to life and learning.
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 Charity initiatives are embedded in TISB life, combining creativity, leadership and service. Student-led flagship events bring the community together to raise funds for charities, with activities spanning sports leagues, fitness challenges and mega cultural and business festivals. VIVUM is the flagship interschool festival organized by Grade 12 students, attracting around 25 external schools and featuring InSpirit talks, poetry and music, with proceeds to charities such as the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research and the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation. The TISB Park Run unites students, parents, staff and alumni for health, fundraising and philanthropy.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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 a diverse range of after-school activities and co-curriculars that include Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art, and STEAM, to nurture intellectual interests beyond the classroom. In Senior School, Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts courses are available, alongside a Music Instrumental Programme with blocks of ten lessons per semester and student recitals. Model United Nations and related Future Leaders programs develop debating, research, and leadership for Grades 6–12, including IntramUN and TISBMUN. Experiential trips provide curriculum-aligned learning beyond the classroom, with a variety of department and senior trips such as Bali, Berlin–Krakow, and Spiti for broader global exposure.
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 Art at TISB offers ceramics, painting, drawing, and printing, with senior pathways into Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts. Drama and Music are central to Creative Arts, and the Music Instrumental Programme provides regular lessons and recitals for students to showcase their work. Dance is also offered through Ballet and Contemporary Dance as part of the co-curricular Arts offering. Senior and Middle School art programs provide opportunities to pursue artistic interests and potentially transition into related degree pathways.
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 Model United Nations fosters international mindedness, with a dedicated MUN Club for Grades 6–12, including Junior and Senior MUN groups and internal INTRAMUN. The Aajivan Lecture Series runs monthly for Grades 9–12, exposing students to diverse perspectives from guest speakers. Trips provide cultural experiences and global exposure, including destinations such as Bali, Berlin, Krakow, and Spiti as part of department and summer programs. Modern Foreign Languages are offered, with lessons in English as the primary language of instruction.
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 Co-Curricular Activities include Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art and Craft, Maker's Space, Indian Karate, and STEAM, providing a broad spectrum of hobbies and interests. After School Activities for Grades 3–5 include a range of sports—Soccer, Cricket, Swimming, Basketball, and Badminton—supplemented by professional coaching. The school also supports student musical performance through the Music Instrumental Programme and termly recitals. These activities complement a vibrant student life and opportunities for creative expression.
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 Charity events are a core part of school life, with flagship activities such as VIVUM (an interschool cultural and sporting festival) and Xavage (a student-run business festival) that raise funds for charities. Proceeds from VIVUM support organizations like the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, while Xavage emphasizes innovation and enterprise with charitable impact. The JBPL/JGBA leagues and the TISB Park Run promote community, leadership, and philanthropy, with Park Run supporting partner charities such as Snehagram.
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 Student leadership is fostered through Grade 5 Prefects in the Primary Years, promoting values and initiatives with teacher support. The TISB MUN & Future Leaders program provides leadership roles, including an Executive Board and a Logistics team for Grade 10–12 students, and offers training in project management and global perspectives. The 1M1B Future Leaders program supports leadership development by aligning student projects with United Nations SDGs, including opportunities to present at the United Nations. These programs broaden leadership, teamwork, and professional skills across the upper grades.
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 Sport at TISB includes a broad after-school sports program for Grade 3–12, with options such as soccer, cricket, swimming, badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, hockey, table tennis, and athletics; after-school activities run 2:45–4:10pm. The campus features extensive facilities, including a 25m outdoor pool, cricket and hockey pitches, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, and a gym/fitness suite. The school also runs health and wellness initiatives through activities like the TISB Park Run, which funds partner charities, helping foster fitness and social responsibility. Outdoor and residential trips further support wellbeing and resilience through team-building and real-world experiences.
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 main teaching language is English. The Primary Years Programme includes languages English, French and Hindi. English as an Additional Language is provided for students of all ages in both the Primary Years and Senior School. In Pre-K, English immersion is used for language learning. In the Senior School, EAL is delivered in small groups during MFL or English Literature, with Cambridge ESOL exams (KET/PET/FCE) offered, and in Grades 11–12 the focus remains on supporting mainstream IB English; EAL lessons may incur an extra fee.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Pre-K uses an English immersion programme for language learning. English Language Learners are formally assessed on arrival using Cambridge ESOL and CEFR levels, and placed in appropriate groups. In LG-G5, EAL lessons are conducted in small groups or during other subjects to support English reading and writing, and EAL provision may incur an extra fee.
Reputation	Reputation
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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 The International School Bangalore (TISB) holds Open Mornings from January to April and welcomes inquiries year-round, subject to grade availability. The school is selective and admission is merit-based, with equal treatment for all applicants. Applicants complete an online enquiry, attend entrance assessments and an interview, and must provide prior school reports and a passport copy; a final decision rests with the Principal. The school operates in a diverse international context and aims to help students thrive in order to progress to international higher education. There is a waiting-list option when places are filled. The school is part of the NAFL Trust and is located at The International School Bangalore, NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India.
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 The Chairman's Scholarship is an esteemed award for exceptional IB students who achieve a perfect 45 on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Recipients for recent years have included multiple students. The site also notes that while a Chairman's Scholarship exists, the FAQ indicates that general scholarships or bursaries are not offered.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There may be waiting-list places for some grades when vacancies are filled and admission is not automatic. Applicants offered a place must confirm acceptance and pay the required fees and deposits within two weeks; where applicable, transfer documents and prior year reports may be required.
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