The International School Bangalore (TISB) vs The School of Raya

	T The International School Bangalore (TISB) Bengaluru, India	T The School of Raya Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹1,060,000 - 1,090,000	Fees / year ₹600,000 - 1,300,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,100	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India	Location Hennur Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, Bengaluru - 562149, Karnataka, India. It is in North Bengaluru (Hennur area). The campus sits along Hennur Bagalur Road and is part of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The location is in an urban Indian city.
Stages	Stages Primary Years and Senior School; for boys and girls aged 3-18	Stages Primary Years Programme (Ages 3–11); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11–16); Diploma Programme (Ages 16–19).
School type	School type Co-educational, day and boarding through school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 28 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native English speakers.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration / application fees are accepted as part of the admissions process and are treated as non-refundable and non-transferable in general. Tuition fees by programme / year groups - Published tuition is provided as a programme-range rather than a grade-by-grade list: Annual tuition ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 depending on the programme (Early Years & PYP at the lower end; Diploma Programme at the upper end). The stated tuition covers academic resources, on-campus co-curricular activities, and student support services. Per-term and billing schedule / payment terms - Billing options available: annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans. Parents may choose one of these schedules when settling tuition. - Online payments are processed through a secure payment gateway (Razorpay). A confirmation receipt is generated on successful payment and fee receipts may also be available through the parent portal or ERP. Any convenience or processing charges and applicable taxes imposed by banks or payment providers are payable by the payer unless otherwise stated. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding fees are listed among the types of fees that can be accepted through the school's online payment process, but no boarding-fee amounts or a public boarding programme schedule are published. Other costs and recurring charges - Transportation fees, examination fees, activity fees, and event fees are expressly listed as fee categories that can be charged and collected. Specific amounts for uniform, transport, books, and other ancillary costs are not published as grade-by-grade amounts. tuition is noted to include academic resources and on-campus co-curriculars, which some standard ancillary costs may be covered by. Sibling discounts and scholarships - A sibling discount is offered: the younger sibling receives a 10% reduction on tuition when a family enrols more than one child. Scholarships (academic, sports, and art) are available specifically for the Diploma Programme. Refunds and cancellation - Registration / application fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable except where law requires or where the school determines a payment was collected in error. Tuition and other fees are refundable only in accordance with the school's published fee/admission policies and applicable regulations; approved refunds are processed only after verification and internal approvals. Duplicate or excess payments are verified and eligible refunds or adjustments are processed after confirmation. Refunds, once approved, are normally processed within 7–15 working days via the original mode of payment, subject to banking timelines. Cancellation or reversal of online payments after successful completion is generally not permitted and is considered only in exceptional circumstances. Payment methods and contact for payments - Online payment processing is performed through Razorpay; the school does not store debit/credit card, net-banking, UPI or other banking credentials. Parents are responsible for entering accurate student details (Admission Number / Student ID) when making payments. For payment-related queries or unresolved transactions, contact the School Finance Office at finance@theschoolofraya.com or +91 99011 77888. Summary of available fee information for 2026/27 - The published, programme-level figures available for 2026/27 are: an annual tuition range of INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000; payment-plan options (annual / semi-annual / monthly); sibling discount (10% for younger siblings); scholarship availability for DP; and detailed payment and refund terms (including use of Razorpay and refund processing timelines). A grade-by-grade, per-term fee schedule and specific one-time charges (application amount, security deposit, uniform or per-grade tuition per term) are not published as public line-item amounts.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	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.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Meals are served in the Cafeteria and are supplemented by Street Food and the Tuck Shop.	Food options Every meal is cooked on campus in Raya's own kitchen. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available, and meals are built around protein. The cafeteria is semi-outdoor with al fresco tables.
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.	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is led by a leadership team including Chairman Somasekhar Thummala and Founder Suneel Thummala. Head of School is Sailaja Vittaldev; Head of Curriculum is Anthony Gonsalves; PYP Principal is Rachana Reddy Kothapally; MYP Principal is Ruchira Banka; Sports Director is Syam Mohan. The school is an authorised IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The School of Raya offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary units of inquiry, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. MYP focuses on global contexts, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking. DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service, and university recognition worldwide. The school is an IB World School in Bangalore, India.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Teacher to student ratio is 1:12 across every programme.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression University recognition worldwide.
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.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning Well-Being supports are integrated into Raya's day-to-day learning. A dedicated Well-Being Counselor provides a confidential space for dialogue and helps students develop emotional intelligence and coping strategies to foster resilience and self-awareness. The counselor's work aims to support emotional health alongside academic growth. Counselling Pods offer serene, private spaces staffed by certified mental health professionals for ongoing wellbeing support. An infirmary with a full-time nurse ensures health needs are addressed promptly as part of overall safeguarding.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learner Empowerment Hub (LEH) is Raya's department for learning differences, with specialists and their own space working with families to keep each child moving forward. The LEH meets each student where they are and provides targeted help alongside the classroom teacher. This integrated support is part of Raya's everyday school operations, not a separate clinical service.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction. From Primary 1, students pick a second language: Spanish, French, or Hindi and stay with it through the programmes. Kannada is taught as a state-manded language, focused on listening and speaking.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a central part of Raya's approach. A Well-Being Counselor provides confidential support to build emotional intelligence and coping strategies. Counselling Pods offer private spaces staffed by certified professionals for ongoing mental health support. The on-site infirmary, with a dedicated nurse, supports immediate care and safety needs as part of everyday wellbeing.
Safeguarding	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 Safeguarding the Space to Question is a foundational Raya principle. Documented frameworks protect freedom of thought, expression and peaceful assembly, reinforcing the right to question and to disagree respectfully. The school emphasizes creating safe spaces for open dialogue and critical thinking within the community.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The School of Raya is an IB World School in Bengaluru and is designed around Campus as Character. This is not a school that looks like a school; every inch of it is intentional. It features India's largest school skatepark, a 55 ft climbing wall, a 25-metre pool, and a 200m athletics track. Inside, there is a 450-seat auditorium, visual arts studios, and the Atelier, where making something is treated with the same rigour as writing about it. The Raya Vipers compete, and take sports seriously. The campus supports IB programmes PYP, MYP, and DP.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities India's largest school skatepark. A 55 ft climbing wall. A 25-metre pool. A 200m athletics track. The Raya Vipers compete, and take sports seriously.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities Visual arts studios are on campus. The Atelier is a dedicated space where making something is treated with the same rigour as writing about it. These facilities support creative inquiry across IB programmes.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Campus Life includes tournaments, performances, and exhibitions. Inter-house sports season is part of the yearly calendar. Raya Cup is an inter-school basketball and football tournament.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History —
Community	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.	Community Campus Life includes tournaments, performances, and exhibitions. Rayots inhabit the campus, organized into four Tribes—Rann (Desert, Yellow), Skog (Forest, Green), Moana (Ocean, Blue), and Kazan (Volcano, Red)—on a 9-acre campus with a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio. Facilities include India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, a 200-meter track, a 450-seat auditorium, visual arts studios, and the Atelier. Community events include the Model G20 Summit, Her Space, an Independence Day Celebration, and Kairos - Raya's inaugural TOK Exhibition.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The School of Raya offers the IB continuum with PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning from the start, transdisciplinary units, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. The MYP emphasizes global contexts across subjects, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking; the DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service with university recognition worldwide.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Visual arts studios and The Atelier are on campus, with The Atelier treating making with the same rigour as writing. A sample art experience is seen in MYP 1 Visual Arts, where learners engage in visual arts work as part of the program.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language The school uses a Tribes house system with four Tribes: Rann (Desert, Yellow), Skog (Forest, Green), Moana (Ocean, Blue), Kazan (Volcano, Red). The campus hosts cultural events such as Independence Day celebrations and international simulations like Model G20 Summit.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies The Raya Vipers are the school's sports teams and compete across campus; the campus includes India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, and a 200-meter athletics track. Tournaments, performances, and exhibitions are part of Raya in motion, supported by a 450-seat auditorium and arts facilities.
Community & service	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.	Community & service The MYP includes Service as Action, and the DP includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Kairos was Raya's inaugural Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge Exhibition.
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional Students lead initiatives such as Raya's Model G20 Summit, a student-led diplomatic simulation. Raya's Tribes foster collaboration and leadership within the student community through a house system and identity.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus spans nine acres and features India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, and a 200-meter athletics track. The campus also includes a 450-seat auditorium and visual arts studios, supporting movement, performance, and making. Raya in motion describes a year with tournaments, performances, and exhibitions.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. From Primary 1, students pick a second language: Spanish, French, or Hindi, and stay with it through the programmes. Kannada is taught as a state-mandated language, focused on listening and speaking, so students understand the language of Karnataka.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Authorised IB World School — PYP · MYP · DP
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions The school admits into PYP, MYP and DP. The admissions process is a conversation-based assessment with no entrance test and no academic shortlist. 01 Book a tour: reach out to schedule a visit and receive a date and what to expect on the day. 02 Visit campus: meet the admissions team, walk spaces that matter, and watch a normal day in motion; there is no presentation or sales process. 03 Submit your application: the formal step includes the application form, academic records, and any other information about the child. 04 Have a conversation: a conversation with the child and a separate one with the family to understand how they think, what they care about, and what they need.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships Academic, sports, and art scholarships are available for the Diploma Programme.
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.	Waitlist —
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