Compare International Schools in Kozhikode, India

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees ₹99,200 - 184,400

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

The Choice School, Kozhikode, is a co-educational day school in Vellalassery, Nayarkuzhi, accessible to families across Kerala and beyond. It serves students from 1 to 18 years and offers a blend of CBSE and International Baccalaureate programs, including IB PYP, MYP and DP, enabling a seamless transition from early years to pre-university study. The curriculum emphasizes core academics alongside co-scholastic areas, with Hindi and Malayalam taught as compulsory languages in the lower grades and a system of second and third language options across the middle years. The campus is WiFi-enabled and secured, with facilities such as a swimming pool, basketball court, soccer field and badminton court supporting a range of activities. A Department of Music and a Department of Dance lead performances, while Visual Arts, Home Science and Sports develop practical skills and life competencies. The Student Council fosters leadership, and a forthcoming Student Exchange Programme will broaden international exposure.

Location

Located in Kozhikode, Kerala, 673 601, India. The Choice School, Kozhikode is part of The Choice School network in the Kozhikode area.

Stages

Foundation stage (Kinderland + Lower Primary), Preparatory Stage (Upper Primary), Middle School (Grades 6-8), Senior School (Grades 9-12).

Additional learning support

Inclusive Education policy with a Health, Development and Education Support (HDES) team providing support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from Kindergarten to Grade 12; includes Special Educators and Speech Therapists; Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); in-class and one-to-one interventions.

Country affiliation

India

School day structure

Regular school timings by stage: Kinderland 08:45-12:45; Lower Primary 08:45-13:50; Upper Primary 07:30-13:50; Middle School 07:30-13:50; Senior School 07:30-13:50.

Bus service

Door-to-door pick up and drop facility is available wherever possible.

Application / Admission fee
- Admission (one-time): INR 25,000.

Security deposits and one-time charges
- Security deposit (one-time): INR 1,00,000.
- Transport security deposit (refundable): INR 5,000.
- Hostel one-time charge / deposit (where applicable): INR 20,000 (one-time).

Annual / recurring annual charge
- Annual fee (charged in addition to tuition): INR 20,000.

Tuition fees — per instalment and yearly total (Academic year referenced in the published fee schedule)
- Standard I: INR 24,800 per instalment; yearly total INR 99,200 (4 instalments of INR 24,800).
- Standard II: INR 25,300 per instalment; yearly total INR 101,200 (4 instalments).
- Standard III: INR 25,700 per instalment; yearly total INR 102,800 (4 instalments).
- Standard IV: INR 26,000 per instalment; yearly total INR 104,000 (4 instalments).
- Standard V: INR 26,700 per instalment; yearly total INR 106,800 (4 instalments).
- Standard VI: INR 27,100 per instalment; yearly total INR 108,400 (4 instalments).
- Standard VII: INR 27,600 per instalment; yearly total INR 110,400 (4 instalments).
- Standard VIII: INR 28,500 per instalment; yearly total INR 114,000 (4 instalments).
- Standard IX: INR 30,000 per instalment; yearly total INR 120,000 (4 instalments).
- Standard X: INR 31,400 per instalment; yearly total INR 125,600 (4 instalments).
- Standard XI (Science): INR 45,300 per instalment; yearly total INR 181,200 (4 instalments).
- Standard XI (Commerce & Humanities): INR 41,800 per instalment; yearly total INR 167,200 (4 instalments).
- Standard XII (Science): INR 46,100 per instalment; yearly total INR 184,400 (4 instalments).
- Standard XII (Commerce & Humanities): INR 42,600 per instalment; yearly total INR 170,400 (4 instalments).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fee billing follows a four-instalment calendar. Instalments are payable on or before: 10 May, 10 August, 10 November and 10 February (dates shown on the published instalment schedule). Parents are requested to honour the prescribed payment dates.
- The annual fee component is charged in addition to the tuition instalments as published.
- Transportation and hostel charges are published separately and billed according to the transport/hostel schedule and slabs.

Transport (day students) — slabs and monthly amounts
- Transport fee (monthly) by distance slab: Slab 1 (up to 5 km): INR 3,500 per month; Slab 2 (up to 10 km): INR 4,500 per month; Slab 3 (up to 20 km): INR 5,500 per month; Slab 4 (up to 30 km): INR 6,500 per month; Slab 5 (above 30 km): INR 7,500 per month. Transport security deposit (refundable): INR 5,000.

Boarding / Hostel fees (where applicable)
- Hostel monthly fee: INR 25,000. One-time hostel charge / deposit: INR 20,000. Specific hostel packages, boarding inclusions and final hostel instalment amounts are published separately by the school for applicants to the hostel.

Other costs and recurring extras
- Uniforms and stationery are additional; uniform booking is handled through the school's uniform booking process. Miscellaneous charges (transport add-ons, extracurricular camps, examination fees, external exam registration fees and optional activity charges) are billed separately as applicable.

Refund information and cancellation notes
- The transport security deposit is identified as refundable.
- The school's payment/fee-management platform policies indicate that admission/registration fees are not refundable once a child is admitted; withdrawal and refund of paid fees for transport/hostel are subject to the published terms (notice periods and conditions apply). Parents must follow the accounts office procedures for refund or withdrawal requests.

Fee payment options
- Preferred payment methods: online payment by Debit/Credit card, Net Banking or UPI via the school's fee-payment portal / InsightsE parent portal. Contact details for accounts or admissions queries are published for direct account-office support.

Contact for accounts / clarifications
- Accounts and administrative contact numbers for fee clarifications are published for parents to contact the Accounts Office or Admissions Office.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Choice School supports social and emotional development through the Knowledge, Character and Health (KCH) framework. It fosters a joyful learning environment where students can self-discover, unleash creativity and satisfy curiosity. Students are encouraged to pursue interests beyond the curriculum and exams. Life skills are nurtured through curricular and co-curricular activities to build self-esteem and empathy toward others and different cultures. The curriculum includes arts, sports, music, dance, dramatics, home science and literary activities as integrated parts of learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Inclusive education is promoted by providing equal opportunities to all students.

Mental Wellbeing

The Choice School provides a safe, inclusive, holistic learning environment that supports mental wellbeing and social development. It aims to develop scientific temper and social skills to help students become global citizens. Career guidance and student counselling are available to support wellbeing and development. The school emphasises life skills and empathy as part of forming resilient learners.

Safeguarding

The Choice School commits to preventing child abuse and protecting children in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Child Protection Policy defines safeguarding responsibilities and roles for all stakeholders and outlines procedures for reporting and handling suspected abuse or neglect in line with the JJ Act and POCSO Act. The policy states that the school will provide families with access to outside agencies or professionals to support safeguarding issues. Safe practices are promoted so students feel confident to raise concerns and are supported in those concerns.

Community

The Choice School, Kozhikode hosts community events such as the annual India International Movement to the United Nations (IIMUN), which brings 300 delegates from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Students play the roles of delegates from different countries and work to resolve real-world issues from their assigned country's perspective, developing research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation and writing skills. TEDx Choice School is organized entirely by senior school students, with the license obtained by the school and guest speakers chosen by the student organizers, and each edition has a theme, with speakers from diverse fields sharing experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Executive Committee – 2023-24; Chair Person Mrs. Reshma Raffi Mather (Principal); Vice Chairman Mrs. Anju Miriam Alex (Parent); Joint Secretary Dr. Ashwin (Parent); Treasurer Mrs. Sara Abraham (Co-ordinator); Executive Members: Mrs. Dali Philip (Parent), Mr. Thomas K V (Parent), Ms. Sumathi Anil Kumar (Teacher), Ms. Vineetha Venugopal (Parent), Mr. Harish P H (Parent), Mrs. Shalini R S (Parent), Dr. Indu B Nair (Parent), Mr. Muhammed Saleem (Parent), Mrs. Rekha Arun Shah (Teacher), Mr. Shaji (Transport Supervisor), Ms. Linta P Jose (Parent).

Facilities Overview

The Choice School has extensive infrastructure to support both academic and non-academic pursuits. Security and safety are highlighted as part of the campus features. The campus is WiFi-enabled. Highlights include Swimming Pool, Basketball Court, Soccer Field, and Badminton Court.

Sports Facilities

Swimming Pool; Basketball Court; Soccer Field; Badminton Court are available as part of The Choice School's sports facilities, supporting a range of physical education and team activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The Department of Music has a dedicated team of music teachers who provide students with technical training and performance opportunities, including practice sessions with percussion and acoustic instruments. The Department of Dance teaches Bharatanatyam at the primary and middle levels and Kathakali and Kuchipudi in the senior levels, with students encouraged to create their own choreographies and fusion dance featured in performances. The Visual Arts Programme offers a comprehensive curriculum with opportunities to work with various art materials and periodic student exhibitions, along with field trips to galleries and museums. Home Science covers craft work, knitting, flower arrangement, cooking, baking and serving protocols, and etiquette in dining and table setting. The Sports section emphasizes life skills such as teamwork and resilience, supported by qualified coaches and top-class infrastructure to aid aspiring athletes.

Arts & Creative

Music is a way of life at The Choice School, Kozhikode, taught alongside the mainstream curriculum with a dedicated team of teachers and performance opportunities. Students receive technical training and participate in practice sessions with percussion and acoustic instruments under professional guidance. Dance is an allied form of art and is given equal importance; Bharatanatyam is taught in the Primary and Middle School, while Kathakali and Kuchipudi are taught in the Senior School, with students encouraged to choreograph and fusion dance featured in performances. The Visual Arts Programme offers a comprehensive curriculum in visual arts with student exhibitions and field trips to galleries and museums for visual arts majors.

Cultural & Language

Dance is an important cultural component, with Bharatanatyam taught in the Primary and Middle levels and Kathakali and Kuchipudi taught in the Senior School. Students are encouraged to create their own choreographies and performances reflect a fusion of styles. A Student Exchange Programme is Coming Soon.

Social & Hobbies

Home Science covers crafts, knitting and flower arranging, as well as cooking, baking and serving protocols; higher grades cover dining and table setting etiquette and other practical skills.

Leadership & Professional

The Student Council is the pride of The Choice School in Kozhikode. Students are empowered to be responsible leaders and create impact with their ideas/thoughts to build a better tomorrow.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school places emphasis on physical and emotional well-being through sports, with life skills such as teamwork, resilience, leadership, accountability, respect and patience embedded in sports. The Choice School has qualified coaches and top-class infrastructure to support aspiring athletes.

Admissions

Step 1. Enquiry Form. Online registration for admission for the new academic year commences in August of each year. The Enquiry Form is available online, and submission initiates contact from admissions staff. An admissions coordinator will discuss required information and guide the family through the next steps, including timelines and eligibility details. Step 2. Admission Team Response. A coordinator will reach out to discuss further information, answer questions, and outline the next steps in the admissions process. The coordinator provides guidance on required documents, timelines, and any assessments as applicable. Step 3. Submit Application Form. Submit the online application form to begin enrollment. Birth certificate, a passport-sized photo of the student, and a vaccination card must accompany the application; the vaccination card is required for Grade 2 and above. The application form can be completed online via the provided portal. Step 4. Student Interaction with Head of the Programme. The learner participates in an interaction session with the Head of the Programme. The interaction assesses fit with the programme and discusses academic goals and expectations. This interaction is a formal component of the admission process. Step 5. Payment of Fees. After admission is cleared and notification is received, the parent proceeds with fee payment to secure the seat. The payment finalizes enrollment and reserves the place. Post-interaction and admission clearance, additional documents are required: Aadhar cards for the child and parents; a reference letter from the last attended school; the Transfer Certificate; a passport copy for foreign nationals; and a No Dues certificate from the previous school. Step 6. Welcome Letter. An admission number is generated and a Welcome Letter confirming the seat is handed over to the Parent/Guardian. The Welcome Letter marks the completion of the admission process and outlines next steps for enrollment logistics.

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