Meridian School for Boys and Girls vs Silver Oaks International School – Bowrampet

	M Meridian School for Boys and Girls Hyderabad, India	S Silver Oaks International School – Bowrampet Hyderabad, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹229,600 - 475,000	Fees / year ₹285,000 - 1,005,090
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 4,500	Pupils 7,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1995	Opened 2023
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Meridian School for Boys & Girls is located in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034. The address is 8-2-541, Rd Number 7, Zahara Nagar, Banjara Hills. It sits in an urban, central area of Hyderabad.	Location Bowrampet campus, Oakwinds, is located in Bowrampet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Established in 2023, Bowrampet is the only IB Continuum campus in Silver Oaks. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) and is a candidate for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is part of Silver Oaks' IB ecosystem in India.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Grade 8. IB PYP Coordinator grades Nur - 5. In charge Grades 6-8 CBSE.	Stages IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are authorized; Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a candidate.
School type	School type Co-educational (Boys & Girls).	School type International Baccalaureate Continuum School (IB Continuum)
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a Special Educator and a Counselor/Wellness Teacher.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sun closed.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Transport: Optional
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Admission & application fees - Form / suitability test fee: INR 2,000 (per application). - Admission / enrolment components: - Madhapur campus: Admission fee INR 5,000 plus Enrollment fee INR 30,000 (total admission/enrolment INR 35,000). - Kukatpally campus: Admission fee INR 5,000 and Enrollment fee INR 25,000 (as shown for Kukatpally). Tuition fees — Meridian School, Madhapur (Academic year 2026–27) — per term and annual total - Nursery: Term I INR 91,800; Term II INR 68,900; Term III INR 68,900; Annual total INR 229,600. - PP I: Term I INR 97,400; Term II INR 73,000; Term III INR 73,000; Annual total INR 243,400. - PP II: Term I INR 103,200; Term II INR 77,400; Term III INR 77,400; Annual total INR 258,000. - Std I: Term I INR 109,400; Term II INR 82,050; Term III INR 82,050; Annual total INR 273,500. - Std II: Term I INR 116,000; Term II INR 87,000; Term III INR 87,000; Annual total INR 290,000. - Std III: Term I INR 122,900; Term II INR 92,150; Term III INR 92,150; Annual total INR 307,200. - Std IV: Term I INR 130,280; Term II INR 97,710; Term III INR 97,710; Annual total INR 325,700. - Std V: Term I INR 138,080; Term II INR 103,560; Term III INR 103,560; Annual total INR 345,200. - Std VI: Term I INR 146,400; Term II INR 109,800; Term III INR 109,800; Annual total INR 366,000. - Std VII: Term I INR 155,200; Term II INR 116,400; Term III INR 116,400; Annual total INR 388,000. - Std VIII: Term I INR 164,500; Term II INR 123,350; Term III INR 123,350; Annual total INR 411,200. - Std IX: Term I INR 174,400; Term II INR 130,750; Term III INR 130,750; Annual total INR 435,900. - Std X: Term I INR 176,200; Term II INR 132,150; Term III INR 132,150; Annual total INR 440,500. - Std XI (Science / Commerce / Humanities): Term I INR 151,670; Term II INR 151,670; Term III INR 151,660; Annual total INR 455,000 (same structure and amounts shown for all streams). - Std XII (Science / Commerce / Humanities): Term I INR 158,340; Term II INR 158,340; Term III INR 158,320; Annual total INR 475,000 (same structure and amounts shown for all streams). Tuition fees — Meridian School, Kukatpally (Fee structure shown for 2024–25) — per term and annual total - Admission fee INR 5,000; Enrollment fee INR 25,000. - Nursery: Term I INR 48,000; Term II INR 36,000; Term III INR 36,000; Annual total INR 120,000. - PP I: Term I INR 51,600; Term II INR 38,700; Term III INR 38,700; Annual total INR 129,000. - PP II: Term I INR 52,400; Term II INR 39,300; Term III INR 39,300; Annual total INR 131,000. - Std I: Term I INR 55,600; Term II INR 41,700; Term III INR 41,700; Annual total INR 139,000. - Std II: Term I INR 60,800; Term II INR 45,600; Term III INR 45,600; Annual total INR 152,000. - Std III: Term I INR 63,600; Term II INR 47,700; Term III INR 47,700; Annual total INR 159,000. - Std IV: Term I INR 66,000; Term II INR 49,500; Term III INR 49,500; Annual total INR 165,000. - Std V: Term I INR 68,400; Term II INR 51,300; Term III INR 51,300; Annual total INR 171,000. - Std VI: Term I INR 71,200; Term II INR 53,400; Term III INR 53,400; Annual total INR 178,000. - Std VII: Term I INR 73,200; Term II INR 54,900; Term III INR 54,900; Annual total INR 183,000. - Std VIII: Term I INR 75,200; Term II INR 56,400; Term III INR 56,400; Annual total INR 188,000. - Std IX: Term I INR 76,800; Term II INR 57,600; Term III INR 57,600; Annual total INR 192,000. - Std X: Term I INR 78,800; Term II INR 59,100; Term III INR 59,100; Annual total INR 197,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is divided into three terms; fees are payable for three terms. The first-term fee must be received to confirm admission. Each term's fee is payable within one week of the start of the new term. - Transport charges (if opted) are calculated by route/km and are collected on a six-monthly basis; the admissions summary shows typical transport ranges quoted for a 20 km route. Books and stationery are included in the school fee; two meals (breakfast and lunch) are included unless otherwise stated. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed. The school operates day-school services with on-campus meals provided; no boarding facility or boarding fee is shown in the disclosed fee documents. Other costs and recurring charges - Uniform cost: approximately INR 5,000–6,000 for three sets (parents to procure uniforms via the school's portal or designated collection). - Transport (approximate): the admissions summary lists a minimum and maximum example for a 20 km route (example range shown: INR 52,800 to INR 88,800 collected on a six‑monthly basis). Exact transport charges vary by distance and route. - Books & stationery: included in the school fee; textbooks and stationery are issued on presentation of the fee receipt. - Meals: breakfast and lunch are provided and included in the fee for day students (no separate mess fee listed for day students). - Sibling discount: a sibling discount of INR 10,000 is shown as applicable where conditions are met. Refunds and non‑refundable charges - The admission/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. No separate refundable security deposit or caution-money refund terms were provided in the disclosed fee documents. Fee payment options and payee details - Cheque, draft or remittance instructions: payments by cheque, draft, or remittance should be made in favour of "Meridian Educational Society" payable at Hyderabad (school communications list these instruments). The school also uses a parent/student portal (MyClassBoard) for parent accounts and fee administration. Specific online payment methods accepted (credit card, net banking, UPI) are not itemized in the disclosed documents. Brief note on coverage and items not explicitly listed - The Madhapur fee schedule for academic year 2026–27 and the Kukatpally schedule (shown for 2024–25) were published in the school's mandatory disclosure/fee documents. The Banjara Hills campus fee schedule in an accessible fee table was not found in the disclosed PDFs while preparing this summary; where a campus-specific figure was not available, the campus-level admissions summary values are reported above. The documents used are the school's published fee PDFs and the admissions summary.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - No specific application or registration fee is listed in the Bowrampet campus fee schedule. Tuition fees — PYP & MYP (Primary Years Programme & Middle Years Programme) - Term structure: 3 terms per academic year. - Tuition (term): ₹95,000 per term. This amount is shown as Tuition & Transport and is stated to include books. - Lunch (optional): ₹8,830 per term. - Transport: optional; charged by route slab (Slab 1–Slab 4). Specific slab amounts are not listed in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - Annual equivalent shown: Tuition & Transport ₹2,85,000 per year; Lunch (optional) ₹26,490 per year. Tuition fees — DP (IB Diploma Programme) - Term structure: 3 terms per academic year. - Tuition (term): ₹2,20,000 per term. This amount is shown as Tuition & Transport and is stated to include books. - Lunch (optional): ₹8,830 per term. - Transport: optional; charged by route slab (Slab 1–Slab 4). Specific slab amounts are not listed in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - Annual equivalent shown: Tuition & Transport ₹6,60,000 per year; Lunch (optional) ₹26,490 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are payable over 3 terms in the academic year. - Tuition payments are due at the time of admission and on 14 August and 14 December each year. - The published schedule indicates a prospective annual fee increase of approximately 10%. Boarding / Hostel fees - No boarding or hostel fees are listed for the Bowrampet campus. Boarding is not shown as an offered option in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Other costs and optional charges - Books are included within the stated Tuition & Transport amounts for the listed programmes. - Lunch is optional and charged termly (₹8,830 / term; ₹26,490 annually). - Transport is optional and charged by slab; slab labels (Slab 1–4) appear in the schedule but numerical amounts for each slab are not provided in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - No separate uniform fee, security deposit, examination fee, or one-time admission/enrolment deposit is specified in the Bowrampet fee section. Refund information - No refund policy or refund amounts (for withdrawal, cancellation, or unused term charges) are specified in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer / NEFT, credit card, debit card, UPI, cheque) are not specified in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Instructions for accepted payment channels are not provided in the published campus fee section. Note on missing details (concise): the published Bowrampet fee schedule lists term and annual tuition amounts for PYP/MYP and DP, plus optional lunch and shows transport as charged by slab, but it does not specify an application/registration fee, the transport slab amounts, a refund policy, or the accepted payment methods; boarding is not offered. These items are not detailed in the Bowrampet fee schedule.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Sports Uniform is worn on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; School Uniform is worn on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hoodies and Blazers are provided for students in Grades 9 to 12. Uniforms are to be procured by parents. New students may attend in casual attire during March and April, and uniforms can be purchased online with size trials available on the school's designated dates.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Breakfast and lunch are provided on campus. Meals are planned by a nutritionist and prepared under strict hygienic conditions. A weekly menu is published on the school's site, and there is no additional charge for food services.	Food options An in-house canteen provides a balanced lunch for students. Lunch can be chosen by term; subscription options are available via the school office.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Meridian Group of Schools, founded in 1995 by Neelakanta Butta and Renuka Butta. Current leadership includes Ms. Tejaswi Butta (CEO, Meridian Group of Schools), Mr. Amogh Butta (COO, Meridian Group of Schools), Mrs. Lalitha Naidu Injety (President, Meridian Group of Schools), and Mr. Pratul Butta (Director, Meridian Group of Schools).	Governance and ownership Oakwinds Campus Bowrampet is part of Silver Oaks International Schools. Campus leadership includes Neelima Vallabhaneni, Director, and Dr. Seetha Murty, Director Education, with Campus Heads and Program Coordinators overseeing operations.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IBPYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme) and Cambridge curriculum are offered as distinct, globally recognized frameworks. CBSE is also offered with AISSE (Class 10) and AISSCE (Class 12) examinations. Accreditations include CBSE, IBPYP, and Cambridge. CBSE Affiliation No: 3630044.	Curriculum details Oakwinds Campus Bowrampet in Hyderabad was established in 2023. It is the only IB Continuum School in the Silver Oaks family. The campus is affectionately known as Oakwinds. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy is in progress.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Foundational years: 25:2; Primary: 25:1; Middle & Secondary: 30:1.	Student teacher ratio —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides an inclusive and safe environment that values every student and emphasizes emotional well-being and diversity. It supports social and emotional development and fosters resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive behavior. There is a zero-tolerance policy for bullying to ensure a supportive atmosphere where students can flourish.	Social & emotional learning The Bowrampet Oakwinds campus focuses on holistic development and provides support to every learner inside and beyond the classroom to foster growth, creativity, and exploration. The spaces on campus are designed to support growth, creativity, and exploration, and learners thrive with access to mentors and an atmosphere that encourages curiosity. The school balances structure and freedom to help students discover interests and strengthen skills.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Education Needs (SEN) department with an inclusive education model. It conducts individualized assessments and creates customized learning plans with targeted support and specialized services. Limited SEN intake per class is maintained to ensure effective support, and a dedicated SEN teacher-student ratio of 1:15 is upheld within SEN programs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Resilience and well-being are integrated into the school's approach, focusing on emotional intelligence, stress management, and work-life balance. Programs support mental health and personal growth, helping students manage emotions and social interactions.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of the holistic development approach, with learner support available across classroom and co-curricular activities.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school upholds an inclusive and safe environment with a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, prioritizing student safety and welfare and fostering a culture of safeguarding across campuses.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Meridian School operates across six campuses: Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Uppal, Kompally, and Warangal. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure. The school offers CBSE, IBPYP, and the Cambridge curriculum. It emphasizes values, leadership and holistic development alongside academics.	Facilities overview Oakwinds Campus Bowrampet was established in 2023. It is the only IB Continuum School in the Silver Oaks family. The campus offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with candidacy for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Co-curricular and extracurricular activities are integrated on campus, including a Pre-Primary (PP) playing area, a library, and a science lab.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Chess, Taekwondo and Yoga are part of the school's sports program. The program emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness and leadership development. A broad range of activities is offered to match diverse student interests. Campus Life describes sports as a core aspect of student life.	Sports facilities Facilities support a range of sports activities, including swimming, tennis, basketball, football, badminton, throwball, cricket, and skating.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities IBPYP is offered at Madhapur for Nursery through Grade 5; Cambridge Curriculum is available at Madhapur; CBSE is offered from Grade 6 to 12. Banjara Hills provides CBSE from Nursery through Grade 5 with languages including English, Hindi and Telugu, and French taught from Grade 1 to 5; robotics begins from Grade 1. Kukatpally follows CBSE from Grade 1 to 10, with Hindi and Telugu from PP2 and a third language starting Grade 6. At Madhapur, languages include English, Hindi, Telugu and Spanish for Grades 1–5 with French from Grade 6 and Sanskrit accompanying Cambridge offerings; Cambridge Curriculum is on offer from the current academic year.	Academic facilities The campus delivers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy. Library and Science Lab are available on campus.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Clubs include Art Club, Cultural Club, Eco Club, TED-Ed Club, Interact Club, Health & Wellness Club, SSR Club and Literary Club. Model United Nations (MUN) is offered. Field trips expand learning beyond the classroom. Robotics is a hands-on program where students code and build robots. The sports program includes Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Chess, Taekwondo and Yoga.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are offered, including swimming, music, tennis, basketball, skating, dance, cricket, football, and throwball.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Meridian School, Hyderabad was founded in 1995. It operates across multiple campuses in Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Uppal, Kompally, and Warangal. The school is affiliated with CBSE, IB, and Cambridge, indicating a global orientation. It serves nursery through grade 12 and has a community of over 4,500 students, with alumni working in diverse fields worldwide. The Achiever Model guides its approach, emphasizing hands-on learning, internships, and leadership development to prepare students for future careers.	History Established in 2023, Bowrampet is the only IB Continuum School of the Silver Oaks family. Affectionately known as Oakwinds, its campus hosts the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with candidacy for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) underway.
Community	Community Meridian's campus life centers on clubs, expeditions, internships, and global exchange opportunities, with student-led clubs spanning arts, culture, science, and service. The program includes a Model United Nations, field trips, robotics, and a broad sports offering that includes football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, and more. Clubs include Art Club, Cultural Club, Eco Club, TED-Ed Club, Interact Club, Health & Wellness Club, SSR Club, and Literary Club, among others, fostering creativity, collaboration and global awareness. Annual expeditions and internships, along with global exchanges, provide practical experiences that complement classroom learning.	Community —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Annual expeditions, internships, and global exchange opportunities broaden real-world learning. Model United Nations, TED-Ed, and the School Enterprise Challenge develop critical skills. Student leadership and community outreach initiatives foster confidence and social responsibility.	Academic & intellectual Bowrampet is an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), with candidacy for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB framework emphasizes inquiry, global citizenship, and character development alongside academics. The learning approach centers on curiosity, critical thinking, and real‑world problem‑solving, linking classroom ideas to the world beyond. SOLS strengthens self‑awareness and reflection, while CSR initiatives like Coins for the Country translate empathy into action.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative KALANJALI Art Club awakens creativity and self-expression. Co-curricular platforms cover music, sculpture, pottery, dance, and crafts. Each student selects from a kaleidoscope of artistic activities.	Arts & creative Arts and creativity are integral to the extracurricular program. A diverse range of activities includes music, dance, and art, alongside skating and other indoor and outdoor pursuits. The offerings support performance opportunities and creative expression within the IB framework. Participation in arts and sports is integral to holistic development.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language SANSKRITI fosters native cultural pride while welcoming global cultures. Culture is explored through music, dance, and drama. The club preserves and promotes our cultural heritage.	Cultural & language International-mindedness and global citizenship are central to the Bowrampet campus. Initiatives such as Me and My Country, We Grow Together root global learning in Indian ethos. The program blends international perspectives with local values to foster cultural understanding.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The SPARK SQUAD develops international leadership skills. The INTERACT CLUB promotes service, teamwork, and respect. The TRAILBLAZERS encourage heritage awareness and social uplift.	Social & hobbies Students participate in swimming, music, tennis, basketball, skating and other indoor and outdoor activities. These activities promote fitness, teamwork, and personal interest development. Sports and arts are integral, not optional, and all sports are included.
Community & service	Community & service The TRAILBLAZERS Heritage + SSR Club trains students to protect heritage. It promotes ecological sustainability and volunteerism. Compassion and empathy guide community outreach.	Community & service Coins for the Country is a Civic and Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that teaches earning, saving, and giving to the underprivileged. CSR projects provide learners with firsthand engagement with social justice and community service. Empathy translates into action through these programs.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student leadership initiatives foster responsibility and collaboration. Global opportunities and awards support future professional development. Public speaking and debate through MUN build confidence.	Leadership & professional CAS transforms service into lived leadership, while Theory of Knowledge sharpens critical reasoning and the Extended Essay fosters independent research. The school emphasizes teacher mentorship that supports growth beyond grades. The IB DP integrates leadership development with rigorous academics.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Bagless days emphasize hands-on, experiential learning. AAYUSHMAN BHAVA Health and Wellness promotes EQ, nutrition, sanitation, and safety. Yoga and fitness support physical and mental wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus emphasizes holistic development and student well-being as core to a values-based education. A safe campus framework includes a qualified nurse, hospital tie-ups for emergencies, CCTV surveillance, RFID-controlled entry and exit, and security personnel. These measures support safety and well-being for students on campus.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Banjara Hills starts Hindi and Telugu from PP2; from Grade 1 to 5 French is taught, and from Grade 6 students may choose Hindi or French as a second language with Telugu remaining compulsory. Madhapur offers English, Hindi and Telugu from PP2; Spanish is taught from Grades 1–5, and from Grade 6 French is introduced along with Sanskrit, with Cambridge Curriculum available. Kukatpally starts Hindi and Telugu from PP2, with a third language beginning in Grade 6. Languages taught across campuses include English, Hindi, Telugu, French, Spanish and Sanskrit.	Language provision Language provision includes English and Hindi. English books and Hindi books are used across Silver Oaks campuses.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission policy: The Meridian School has an open and inclusive admission policy. It admits pupils irrespective of gender, race, disability, or special educational needs, provided there are good prospects of meeting their needs without unduly prejudicing the education and welfare of other pupils. Inclusion Education is promoted to ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish. The school maintains a low student‑teacher ratio across levels: 25:2 in Foundational years, 25:1 in Primary, and 30:1 in Middle & Secondary. Admission process: For Banjara Hills and Madhapur campuses, form fee and suitability test are Rs 2,000 each; admission is Rs 30,000 and enrolment Rs 5,000. For Kukatpally campus, form fee is Rs 2,000; admission Rs 25,000; enrolment Rs 5,000. The remainder of the process includes a PRE‑guided counselling session, a school tour, and an interaction with the Principal or Vice Principal. Books, stationery and two meals are included in the fee. Uniform and transport costs vary by distance; transport costs start around Rs 52,800 and can go up to Rs 88,800, payable in six monthly installments. A sibling discount of Rs 10,000 is available where applicable. Documents: Birth Certificate; Transfer Certificate; Bonafide Certificate; Aadhaar cards for child and parents; passport-sized photographs; medical records if applicable. Age criteria: Toddlers 2+, Nursery 3+, PPI 4+, PPII 5+, Grade 1-6+. Language policy and curriculum: Language policy: A second language is introduced from Grade PPII; options include Hindi and Telugu through Grade V. From Grade VI onward, students can choose French, Sanskrit, or Urdu (availability depends on branch). International languages Spanish and French are offered as foreign language options at Madhapur and Banjara Hills branches. Curriculum: CBSE is offered from Grades 6-12 at Banjara Hills and Madhapur; Nursery to Grade 10 at Kukatpally. IB is offered Nursery to Grade 5 at Banjara Hills and Madhapur. Cambridge Curriculum is newly introduced and is offered from Nursery to Grade 7, with plans to extend to Grade 10 in coming years. Timings and transport: Regular school hours are 7:50 AM to 2:45 PM at Banjara Hills; 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Madhapur; 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Kukatpally. For Nursery to Grade 5, all Saturdays are holidays. For Grades 6 to 12, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays are holidays; 1st and 4th Saturdays are working days. The school operates GPS‑tracked buses with trained drivers and attendants; transport fees depend on distance. Mess policy and uniform: The school provides meals designed by a nutritionist with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, along with purified RO water. There is no additional fee for food services. Uniforms are procured by parents; specific day‑to‑day uniforms are defined by policy. Discipline and facilities: The school adheres to a code of conduct with emphasis on respect, integrity, responsibility and empathy; punctuality and attendance are emphasized, and there is zero tolerance for bullying. Facilities include modern infrastructure, low student‑teacher ratios, digital boards, robotics and STEM labs, reading programs (RazPlus), life skills program by Mystic Land, and an art program (Indifame). The school is accredited to offer CBSE, IB, and Cambridge boards. Extracurriculars and university guidance: Extracurricular activities include leadership opportunities such as MUN and TEDx Talks. A full‑time career guidance team supports university admissions and career planning, and the school maintains university collaborations and testing registrations (College Board). International exposure and subjects: Meridian offers international exchange programs with trips to France and other destinations; in Grades 11 and 12, streams include MPC, BiPC, MBiPC, MEC, CEIC, and HEC with core and optional subjects available across streams.	Admissions Open: PP I to Grade 9, and IBDP. Admissions are conducted through a six-step process: Submit an Enquiry Form; Complete Online Application & Upload Documents; Schedule Your School Tour; School Tour, Orientation & Induction Programme; Personal Interaction with the Principal and Admissions Team; Confirm Admission by submitting the required documents and paying the first-term fee within the scheduled timeline.
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