Compare International Schools in Belagavi, India

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Indus Altum International School Belagavi sits on a 17-acre campus outside Belagavi and offers Cambridge Pathway education for ages 3 to 18, from EY1 nursery to Cambridge Advanced Level. The school provides day and boarding options for a co-educational community. With a teacher–student ratio of 1:9 and a maximum class size of 25, IAIS emphasises personalised learning within a Cambridge framework that includes Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. Notable facilities include a Humanoid Lab and Astronomy facilities, along with Startup School and a School of Leadership, all supported by the Indus network. The Innovation Curriculum combines entrepreneurship, creativity and community service, with inter-school and inter-house events such as the Indus Orchestra and arts performances. The school welcomes a diverse, globally minded student body and prioritises holistic development, well-being and leadership through Cambridge-trained teachers and ITARI resources. Its international cohort enriches classroom discussions with diverse perspectives and cultures everyday life.

Location

Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka, India. The campus spans 17 acres at Kakati Hobli, Belagavi, near the foothills of the Sahyadri range in the Western Ghats.

Stages

Cambridge Early Years; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge Advanced (ages 3-19).

Type

Day-Cum-Boarding, Co-Educational.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students from across India and international locations such as Thailand and Saudi Arabia; international students form a small but meaningful part of the student population.

School day structure

A typical day includes morning personal routines and preparation, academic sessions aligned with the Cambridge curriculum, physical education and sports, creative and co-curricular activities, supervised study hours in the evening, and lights-out routines.

Application / Registration fee
- An online admission application is required and an admission-related fee is payable at the time an offer is accepted. No public, itemised amount for application or registration is published.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public, itemised tuition-fee schedule by year group or per term on its published admissions materials. Parents should note that specific tuition amounts for each grade or term are not listed in the school's publicly available fee information.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in two terms (Term 1: June–October; Term 2: October–April). Fees are collected in relation to the admissions and enrolment process; detailed term-by-term billing dates, payment deadlines, and instalment options are not publicly itemised.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is available with options referenced as weekly and term boarders; the school operates a boarding programme with separate houses for boys and girls. Specific boarding fee amounts (weekly or term boarding charges) are not publicly itemised.

Other costs and typical incidental charges
- Uniforms (formal and sports) are provided and the cost is included within the school's Annual fee component.
- Personal incidental purchases (tuck-shop items, toiletries, etc.) are billed to student accounts as needed; these are payable by parents in addition to school fees. The boarding handbook lists items parents should supply and indicates tuck-shop purchases are charged to student accounts.
- Optional personal services: beauty services for female boarders are described with a guideline of up to INR 1,000 per month (maximum INR 5,000 per year) for visits by a visiting beautician.
- Sibling rebate: an older continuing sibling is eligible for a sibling rebate of INR 25,000 in the academic year when a new sibling joins.

Refund information
- No public, itemised refund policy or detailed fee-refund terms (for application, tuition, or boarding) are included in the school's published admissions materials or boarding handbook. Parents should be aware that specific refund rules are not publicly itemised.

Fee payment options
- The school offers a parent/staff mobile application that includes a fee-payment and receipt function; the specific payment methods accepted (for example, credit card, net-banking, or bank transfer) are not publicly itemised.

Summary for parents
- Categories you can expect to budget for: application/registration charges at offer acceptance, an Annual (tuition) fee, incidental charges (tuck shop, personal items), boarding charges for weekly/term boarders (if applicable), and uniform costs (covered within the Annual fee). Exact numeric amounts for tuition and boarding by grade or per term are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Boarding Arrangements

A Day-Cum-Boarding, co-educational school community. Boarding is available from Grade 3 onwards, with special consideration for Grades 1 and 2 in select cases. Weekly boarding and term boarding options are offered; separate boarding houses are maintained for boys and girls. Accommodation options include rooms shared by four students and dormitory-style rooms accommodating eight; live-in house parents supervise; safety systems include 24/7 wardens, CCTV surveillance, access-controlled entry, an on-campus infirmary, a daytime doctor, 24/7 nursing support, and an on-campus ambulance.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform policy; when not in school uniform, students wear neat, decent casual clothes.

Food Options

Boarding students receive balanced, nutritionist-planned meals with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options daily. Weekly rotating menus include North Indian, South Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of the Indus group of international schools and operates as a collaborative partnership between Indus International Schools and Altum Trust.

Curriculum

Cambridge Assessment International Education; EY1(nursery) to Cambridge Advanced (Grade 12); Indus Altum is a Cambridge Pathway School

Student Teacher Ratio

1:25; maximum 25 students per class

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are guided to admissions in higher learning institutions in India and overseas; Cambridge A Level students have been admitted to reputed universities globally.

Admissions

1. Admission policy. Indus Altum is an all-inclusive school. All students are eligible for admission, based on merit, seat availability, and an admission test where the previous academic year's percentage of marks scored is under 70%. 2. Admissions timeline. Most students join at the start of the academic year, but admissions are offered throughout the year based on the availability of seats. 3. Eligibility and capacity. The school does not discriminate on race, creed, color, gender or national origin; however the number of students is limited by the school's capacity to provide required learning support. 4. How to apply. Enquiry: contact admission@iais.in or call +91-8861567575 or +91-8861527575; you can click for the Enquiry Form. Admissions approval process: For admission to be approved by the Admissions Authorization Board, the Online Admission Application Form must be completed and submitted, including candidate's details, a copy of Passport for foreign nationals or AADHAAR Card for Indian nationals, scholastic records for the past two years with mid-term transcripts or current academic reports, and a copy of Birth Certificate for age verification. Joining formalities: Once the admission approval process is completed, the admission offer is accepted and fees paid, the candidate must update relevant details on the admission portal and submit the original transcripts by relogging. Submission of a School Leaving Letter or Transfer Certificate is mandatory before school reopens.

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