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GJR International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹255,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, French, Korean, Malay
Typical class size 35
Strengths STEM, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

GJR International School is a co-educational day school located in AECS Layout, Marathahalli, Bengaluru. Established in 2018, 9‑acre campus offers spacious classrooms, science, mathematics and ICT laboratories, a stocked library, and CCTV monitoring. The curriculum blends IB and CBSE: Early Years and Primary (Pre-KG to Grade 6) follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with an inquiry‑based, activity‑based approach; Middle and Senior School (Grade 7–12) follow CBSE, with option to pursue IB board as well. English is the language of instruction; Hindi and Kannada are second languages, with a third language choice including French, Kannada, or Hindi. Facilities include a football ground, tennis courts, basketball court, athletic track, table tennis, skating rink, badminton, and early years play area; arts, music and dance spaces are equipped; and a Well-being Center supports student health. The school runs project‑based learning, Model UN events such as GJMUN 2025, and environmental and community initiatives with APD.

GJR International School, AECS Layout, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

The Essentials

GJR International School has typical class sizes of 35, instruction in English.

Location
AECS Layout Marathahalli Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The campus sits on a 9-acre site in East Bengaluru, near Marathahalli and Whitefield, with GPS-tracked transport available for students.

Stages
Early Years (Pre-KG to Senior KG); Primary (Grade 1–6); Senior School (Grade 7–10); Grades 11 and 12.

Type
co-educational day school

Additional learning support
A qualified school counselor provides remedial, enhancement, and intervention services, along with personal counseling. The infirmary is staffed by a qualified nurse, and Health Services include first aid and hospital referrals when needed.

School day structure
Nursery and Kindergarten: 8:00 AM–12:45 PM; Grades 1–6: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Grades 7–12: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM on weekdays; 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. Morning snack 9:30–9:45; Lunch 12:30–1:00.

Bus service
School transport is provided with GPS-tracked vehicles; trained drivers and lady assistants accompany students; vehicles are well-maintained.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; no boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
The school has uniforms for Nursery through Grade 12; separate uniforms for regular wear and PE.

House System
The school has a house system with four houses: Infernos, Cetus, Ventus, and Dynamos.

Governance and Ownership
GJR International School is governed by GJR Educational Trust. Founder/promoter: Dr. G. J. Vijay Kumar. Trustees include Smt. Sudha Vijaykumar; Smt. Pallavi J.V.; Kum. Prathusha J.V.; and Sri. Akshay J.V. The Managing Trustee is Smt. Sudha Vijaykumar; Managing Director is G.J.V. Akshay; Joint Managing Director is Mrs. Ashitha.
Fees

Annual tuition at GJR International School ranges from INR 255,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Application form collection fee (to obtain the printed Application Form from the school office): INR 500.
- Registration fee (one-time): INR 25,000.

Tuition Fees (annual amounts)

- Tuition Fee (Primary & Secondary — single published amount for these levels): INR 255,000 per academic year.
- Combined amount shown (Registration Fee + Tuition Fee): INR 280,000 per academic year.

Tuition by year group and per term

- The school's published fee schedule provides a single tuition figure labelled for Primary & Secondary rather than separate grade-by-grade figures; no grade-wise fee breakdown is published.
- The school operates two semesters in the academic year. Because the published tuition is an annual figure, a simple per-term estimate (not published by the school) is: INR 127,500 per term (annual tuition INR 255,000 divided by two). This per-term amount is an estimate based on the two-semester academic structure and is not listed as an official per-term charge by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year runs on a two-semester cycle (June–March) with two terms per year.
- At confirmation of admission, the Registration Fee and the First Term Fee must be paid at the time the completed application is submitted to complete the admission process.
- The school states that no payments for school fees are allowed in cash; payments must be made by non-cash methods. The published materials do not list a detailed public schedule of instalment dates beyond the requirement that the first-term payment accompany application/registration.

Boarding fees

- GJR International School is a day school and does not operate boarding/residential facilities; there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and one-off charges

- Uniforms: school uniforms are required for Nursery to Grade 12 and may be purchased on the school premises on specific days. Costs for uniforms are not given as a fixed published amount.
- Transport: school transport is provided as an additional service; transport charges are handled separately and are not published as a fixed amount in the public fee schedule. Transport availability and routing are described, but route-based transport fees (where charged) are not listed in the published fee document.
- Other incidental costs (books, stationery, activity fees, tuck shop purchases, exam fees, resource or lab fees, optional programme fees) are not itemised in the single-page public fee sheet; these items are typically charged separately when applicable.

Refund information

- The publicly published fee sheet and the admissions information do not include a specific refund schedule or a detailed refund policy in the documents available with the fee listing. No explicit refund amounts or timelines are published in the fee document or admission pages.

Fee payment options

- The school explicitly states that cash payments for school fees are not accepted. The published materials do not provide a detailed list of accepted electronic payment channels (for example, bank account details, payment gateway names, or card acceptance rules) within the public fee sheet; those details are not published alongside the single-page fee schedule.

Summary of what is published

- The school's public fee document lists: Registration Fee INR 25,000 and Tuition Fee (Primary & Secondary) INR 255,000, giving a combined total shown of INR 280,000. The admissions information specifies a nominal fee for collecting the application form (INR 500) and requires payment of Registration + First Term Fee at application submission. The school is a day school (no boarding), operates two semesters per academic year, sells uniforms on campus, provides transport as a separate paid service, and does not accept cash for fee payments.
Academics

GJR International School teaches IB (PYP), CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
Early Years (Pre-KG to Senior KG) and Primary (Grade 1–6) follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with a constructivist, inquiry-based approach and activity-based learning. Middle and Senior School (Grade 7–12) follow the CBSE framework, emphasizing conceptual depth and national standardized success with JEE/NEET readiness. All mainstream classes are taught in English; Hindi and Kannada are offered as second languages, with a third language option including French, Kannada, and Hindi. The curriculum blends IB-PYP foundations for the early years with CBSE for higher grades, and teaching emphasizes holistic development and hands-on learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains a healthy student-teacher ratio between 25:1 and 35:1.

Higher Education Progression
Grades 7–12 follow the CBSE framework with JEE/NEET readiness; the program also highlights global readiness and career preparation.

Gifted and Talented
Visual Arts opportunities for gifted students are available; gifted students participate in Visual Arts such as painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodwork, digital media, and design.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes the whole-child development, with emphasis on emotional and social growth alongside academics. By nurturing robust social and emotional intelligence, we equip students to navigate the world with empathy, compassion, and a strong sense of global citizenship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A school counselor provides remedial, enhancement, and intervention services to support students' academic and personal development.

Mental Wellbeing
The Well-being Center nurtures both body and mind, with preventive care, quick response, and mental health support to empower students to stay active, balanced, and ready to succeed.

Safeguarding
Safety and security are prioritized with fire safety protocols, regular drills, and clearly marked exits. Building safety is maintained through routine inspections and surveillance cameras, and safe transport is provided with trained drivers and staff.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established in 2018 as a co-educational day school. Dr. G J Vijaykumar is the promoter and chairman, Sudha Vijaykumar is the managing trustee, GJV Akshay is the managing director, and Mrs Ashitha is the joint managing director. Neelam L Ravi serves as director and head of school, guiding the vision and daily operations. Early Years and Primary follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, while the Middle and Senior School offer CBSE and IB as two boards of choice.

Community
Parents are considered essential partners in the educational process, with transparent communication and active parent feedback for ongoing program development. The school culture is described as inclusive and dedicated to individualized excellence, guided by core values such as creativity, resilience, integrity, and collaboration. Extracurricular events are a central part of community life, including a dance performance on Independence Day and poetry recitals. The campus supports a broad range of arts, sports, and wellbeing programs that foster social and emotional development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 9 acres and includes state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and recreational spaces. Classrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and monitored by CCTV. Labs include science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences), a Mathematics lab, and an ICT lab with high-speed internet. The library is well-stocked and a hub of knowledge. Sports facilities include a football ground, tennis courts, a basketball court, an athletic track, table tennis, a skating rink, badminton, and an early years play area. Arts, Music & Dance spaces are well-equipped with natural light and professional-grade equipment, and a Well-being Center supports health and mental wellness. Transport is provided with modern vehicles to support daily commutes.

Sports Facilities
Football ground, Tennis courts, Basketball court, Athletic track, Table Tennis, Skating rink, Badminton, Play area for Early Years.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and CCTV-monitored. Science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences), a Mathematics lab, and an ICT lab with high-speed internet. The library is well-stocked and serves as a hub of knowledge.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts, Music & Dance facilities offer vibrant spaces with natural light and professional-grade equipment. Sports facilities support extracurricular activities with options including football, tennis, basketball, athletics, table tennis, skating, and badminton; the Well-being Center supports student wellness.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Experience-driven learning centers on activity-based, hands-on education. The IB Primary Years Programme guides the early years and primary years, with a CBSE pathway in higher grades, emphasizing independent research and multidisciplinary study. The academic approach focuses on cognitive, emotive, and skills-based development within a rigorous, inquiry-based framework. Students engage in Model UN simulations, interschool debates, and project-based learning across science, mathematics, and ICT labs.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts covers painting, photography, drawing, woodwork, digital media, and design, with gallery walks integrated into inquiry-based learning. Arts and Crafts Competitions showcase students' handiwork and cultural motifs. Performing Arts includes Dance, Music, and Drama classes, with students performing in school events and competitions.

Cultural & Language
All mainstream classes are conducted using English as the medium of instruction. Hindi and Kannada are options for a second language. The third language option is French, Kannada, and Hindi. GJR hosts Model UN conferences such as GJMUN 2025 to foster global cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Sports facilities include football ground, tennis courts, basketball court, athletic track, table tennis, skating rink, badminton, and a play area for Early Years. Inter-house competitions and inter-school events build teamwork and competitive spirit. Dance and other performing arts activities feature in school life and events.

Community & Service
Basic Life Support (BLS) training for Grades 10–11 provides emergency response skills. The school collaborates with The Association of People with Disability (APD) on environmental and community initiatives, including sapling planting and inclusive activities.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development comes through Model UN simulations and interschool debates, with student showcases like Grade 4 conferences. Achievements include Best Delegate honours at GJMUN 2025, reflecting student leadership in diplomacy and public speaking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Well-being Center focuses on preventive care and mental health support, promoting the overall health and resilience of students.
Languages

Language Provision
All mainstream classes are conducted using English as the medium of instruction. Hindi and Kannada are options for a second language. The third language options are French, Kannada, and Hindi.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Admission Enquiry & Registration
The process begins with registering your enquiry by submitting the Admissions Enquiry Form online. The admissions team contacts you within 24 hours. After the initial interaction with the admissions counselor, you may schedule a date and time to visit the school. The school admits both boys and girls who meet the age criteria, irrespective of social status, religion, or nationality.

Step 2: School Visit and Assessment
On the appointed date, the admissions team guides you through the formalities at the school office. A short tour of the premises is available while HRTs interact with your child. Students seeking admission to Grade 6 and above complete a brief written assessment.

Step 3: Confirmation of Admission and Submission of Application
After admission is confirmed, the applicant may collect the Application Form for ₹500 from the School Office. The filled Form must be submitted within 7 days along with self-attested copies of required documents: Birth Certificate of the applicant; Aadhaar card of the applicant and both parents; Passport of the applicant and both parents for Foreign Nationals; Academic Records of the applying student for the previous 2 years (Grade 2 and above); Transfer Certificate from the previous school (Grade 2 and above); Medical Records of the applicant; Passport-size photographs of the applicant and parents. Registration fee and the First Term Fee must be paid at the time of submitting the application to complete the Admission Process.
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