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Indus Altum International School

India, Belagavi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Hindi, French
Typical class size 23
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Sy. No.30 Kattanabhavi Village, Hobli, Kakati, Belagavi, Karnataka 591143, India

The Essentials

Indus Altum International School has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

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.
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees
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.
Academics

Indus Altum International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling, wellbeing, and personal development are provided by full-time counselors. Student well-being is addressed as a shared responsibility across the school and is integrated with campus life. The residential programme supports student wellbeing by providing structure, routine, and supervision beyond the school day. Clear lights-out routines on campus contribute to healthy sleep and daily wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Indus Altum International School Belagavi is ideated on a collaborative partnership between Indus International Schools and Altum Trust based on the ethos of ‘In Omnia Paratus – Prepared for All Challenges'. The purpose of education at IAIS is to prepare students to be startup ready for an unforeseen future. Under the guidance of the founder CEO and MD of Indus International Schools, Lt. Gen. Arjun Ray, PVSM, VSM (Retd.), Indus aims to soar to greater heights with projects across the Indus network. Altum Trust backs IAIS with a vision of bringing quality international education to Belagavi and transforming education in northern Karnataka; the Chairperson is Mrs. Akkamahadevi Melligeri, with board members Aravind Melligeri and Rajeev Kaul. IAIS is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK, and teachers are Cambridge-trained.

Community
IAIS Belagavi is a co-educational, day-cum-boarding institution welcoming students from the age of seven. Boarding is available from Grade 3 and above, with special consideration extended to Grades 1 and 2 in select cases. The school community includes students from across India as well as international locations such as Thailand and Saudi Arabia. This diversity enriches classroom discussions, social interactions, and cultural awareness.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Indus International Schools follow an open-door communication policy with parents as partners in their wards' education. Indus schools have instituted a fully functional and actively involved Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), a voluntary body of parents. The PAC is headed by the Chairperson and the Co-chair, supported by a core team and active parent volunteers who serve as grade representatives and parent council members. The PAC meets with the Principal and school leadership at regular intervals, reinforcing a home-school partnership and contributing to the continuous improvement of academic and whole-education standards.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school sits on a 17-acre campus in Belagavi and offers boarding facilities. It is described as having state-of-the-art facilities for Belagavi. The teacher–student ratio is 1:9 with a maximum of 25 students per class. Notable spaces include a Humanoid Lab and Astronomy facilities, along with the Startup School and School of Leadership initiatives. It is part of the Indus group of international schools and emphasizes holistic development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Humanoid Lab, Astronomy, Startup School, School of Leadership.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the Innovation Curriculum to develop competencies required to excel in life. The Humanoid Lab integrates advanced AI and a Collaborative Learning Model to prepare students for lifelong learning and real-world relevance. The Innovation Curriculum includes Startup School, House Visions, Community Service Projects, and opportunities such as inter-school tournaments and inter-house competitions.

Arts & Creative
The school gives equal importance to arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and sports alongside academics. The Innovation Curriculum supports creativity through projects and performances, and Indus Orchestra is a key creative offering. Inter-house competitions provide additional avenues for artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
IAIS draws a student community from around the world, complemented by a global outlook. The school is actively committed to diversity and fosters a respectful school community. Cambridge Early Years includes communication, language and literacy development as part of its program.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers Inter-school tournaments and Inter-house competitions as part of student life. Startup School and Indus Orchestra provide extracurricular experiences. Community Service Projects are part of the school's holistic education.

Community & Service
Community Service Projects are part of holistic education.

Leadership & Professional
Startup School develops entrepreneurial competencies. The School of Leadership provides leadership development opportunities. The Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI) provides training resources.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes holistic education with equal importance to arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and sports. Indus Orchestra and inter-house activities support wellbeing and creative expression. International Yoga Day was celebrated on campus to promote daily mindfulness. Boarding facilities are available for students.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the first language and the language of instruction. ESL (English as a Second Language) support is available for students with limited English language ability to help them integrate into the mainstream curriculum. ESL instructors also teach language development to improve Academic English proficiency. The school is a Cambridge Pathway School offering programs from Early Years to Cambridge Advanced.
Admissions

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.
School Events
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