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IB Curriculum International Schools in Bengaluru, India

Compare 34 IB Curriculum international schools in Bengaluru, India. Filter by curriculum, fees (average INR 515,169), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
34
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
INR 606,919
Fee range
INR 9,730 – 2,024,271
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (27 schools)
Average school size
2,334 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Radcliffe International School Bengaluru
Oldest
Bangalore International School (1969)
With boarding
16
About international schools in Bengaluru, India

Bengaluru hosts one of India’s largest concentrations of international schools, a pattern driven by the city’s large technology and corporate expat community and returning Indian families seeking globally recognised curricula. Many international schools in the city offer the International Baccalaureate continuum - Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) - and some also run the Career-related Programme. Instruction is typically in English, with schools commonly providing language-acquisition options and mother-tongue or second-language classes in Hindi, Kannada and international languages such as French, Spanish and Mandarin. Annual tuition varies widely by campus and year group, so families should budget broadly (from lower-band day-school fees up into mid-six-figure and over seven-figure INR ranges at premium campuses). Admissions follow both the Indian school calendar and international intakes, so popular years require applications many months ahead and most schools also handle mid-year enrolments for relocating families.

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FAQs for India

Which ages and stages does the IB cover and how do they map to school years in Bengaluru?
The IB offers a continuum for children aged about 3 to 19: the PYP for early years and primary (roughly ages 3 - 11 or 12), the MYP for lower and middle secondary (roughly ages 11 - 16), and the DP (and the Career-related Programme) for the final two years of school (roughly ages 16 - 19). Schools may adjust how they map these programmes to local grade numbers, so check each school’s published programme structure.
How much do IB international schools in Bengaluru typically cost and what extra charges should I expect?
Published fee guides and school prospectuses show a very wide spread: some campuses sit at lower day-school bands while established IB campuses commonly charge several lakhs of rupees per year and premium or boarding options can be significantly higher. In addition to tuition, expect one-off admission or capital deposits, transport, meals, uniforms, examination/registration fees (for DP or external exams) and possible learning-support or EAL levies to be billed separately.
When should I start applying if we are relocating to Bengaluru next year?
For popular year groups you should begin enquiries 6 - 12 months before the intended start date because many international schools set offers and hire staff well ahead of the academic year. Bengaluru schools commonly operate with main intakes linked to the Indian academic year (April/June) and some international calendars (August/September), and many schools also accept mid-year admissions for relocations; check each school’s admissions page for exact dates and assessment requirements.
Is teaching in IB schools in Bengaluru mainly in English and will my child get support for another home language?
Yes, English is the usual language of instruction in international IB schools in Bengaluru, but most schools offer language-acquisition options (for example French, Spanish or Mandarin) and provide Hindi or Kannada and mother-tongue support where resources permit. Schools also routinely offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) and learning-support services; ask admissions teams for their language policy and examples of how they support bilingual learners.
What practical things should parents check when comparing IB schools in the city?
Look for whether the school offers a full IB continuum (PYP - MYP - DP) or only individual programmes, the experience and turnover of IB-trained teachers, how the school assesses and supports EAL and special educational needs, and the published university or post-school guidance for DP students. Also confirm total cost (including one-off and ancillary charges), the school’s published age cut-off and intake pattern, and how pastoral care and transport fit your family’s daily logistics.