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Inventure Academy - Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages French, Spanish, Hindi, Korean
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Inventure Academy, established in 2005, is a co-educational day school located on a 37-acre campus along the Whitefield-Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru. The institution provides education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, offering parents a choice between the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) pathway—encompassing IGCSE and AS/A Levels— and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) pathway, which includes ICSE and ISC. The campus features specialized facilities, notably "The Hub," a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose pavilion designated for sports and performance events, alongside an interactive Maker Space and three open-air amphitheatres. A signature initiative is the Changemaker Program and its accompanying "Our Voice" platform. Through this platform, students engage in civic dialogue, which previously resulted in learners directly contributing to the formulation of the Karnataka State Child Protection Policy for Educational Institutions.

Inventure Academy, Whitefield, SH 35, Near Dommasandra Circle, Kachamaranahalli, Chikkavaderapura, Karnataka 562125, India

The Essentials

Inventure Academy - Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Inventure Academy operates three Bengaluru campuses: Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus on the eastern fringe of the city (Inventure Academy, Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus, Chikkavaderpura, near Dommasandra Circle, Bengaluru 562125). Inventure PreSchool is on Whitefield Main Road, Narayanappa Garden, Bengaluru 560066. Inventure Academy, Yeshwanthpur Campus is on Tumkur Road, Prestige Jindal City, Bengaluru 560073.

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Secondary (Pre K-12). The school follows a common school-based curriculum up to Grade 8; from Grade 9 onwards students opt for ICSE/ISC (CISCE) or IGCSE/AS and A Level examinations under CAIE or CISCE boards.

Type
International day school; no boarding facility.

Additional learning support
Wellbeing counsellors across the school; four counsellors; mentoring program for senior school learners; dog therapy for mental health; active Child Wellbeing Committee and safety policies.

Country affiliation
CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education, UK) and CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, India).

School day structure
School day 07:30 am–02:40 pm; After School Program from 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm for Grades 3 and above.

Bus service
Yes, School Bus facility with GPS trackers, CCTV cameras, speed governors and Lady Care Takers.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school and does not have a boarding facility.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform for Grades 1-12 includes an orange sports T-shirt, a House T-shirt in house colours, American khaki trousers/shorts/skort, a blue collared shirt, dark blue sports shorts/track pants, dark blue/black ankle socks, and a dark blue hooded jacket. All students may wear black, non-marking sports shoes; belts are required for boys. In winter (1 December to 31 January), Grades 1-5 may wear long trousers/track pants; blazer is mandatory for members of the Senior Student Council and for certain formal events; school-branded track pants are mandatory for Grades 6 and above for community outreach and field trips; jeans and other casualwear are not allowed for these occasions. Hair length/color and grooming have specific guidelines; hair accessories must be black or dark blue; jewellery is limited (ear studs only); colourless lip balm and black eye kohl may be used; watches are allowed for Grades 4 and above; visible tattoos are not allowed. All students are expected to wear the correct uniform on all days.

Food Options
A Meal Plan is optional; Breakfast and Lunch are available in the dining room for Meal Plan students, with a mid-morning health drink provided; at dispersal time a small snack and juice are offered; coupons may be purchased for occasional meals for those not on the Meal Plan.

House System
There are four Houses: Inventors, Venturers, Nurturers and Adventurers. A House Championship is decided at the end of the year.

Governance and Ownership
Promoters are Irfan Razack (Chairman & Co-Founder) and Nooraine Fazal (Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder). The Leadership includes a Management Team comprising Meenakshi Myer (Principal, Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus); Ramesh Hariharan (Head of School, Yeshwanthpur Campus); Preet Benjamin Aarons (Dean of Student Affairs); Varsha Saxena (Head of Finance and Admin); Dr. Sowmya Narayanan (Head – Centre of Excellence); Meenakshi Elangovan (Head – Professional Development).
Fees
One-time / Application fees
- One-time non-refundable registration / admission / establishment fee: INR 150,000 per new admission.
- Security deposit (interest-free, refundable): INR 75,000. Refundable at the end of enrolment subject to the school's deposit return conditions.

Tuition / Education fees by year group (annual and per-installment)
The Education Fee is charged annually and is payable in two equal instalments. Amounts below are the annual Education Fee and the corresponding instalment amount (annual ÷ 2):
- Pre-K / K1 / K2 — Annual: INR 433,000. Per instalment: INR 216,500.
- Grade 1 – Grade 5 — Annual: INR 647,000. Per instalment: INR 323,500.
- Grade 6 – Grade 7 — Annual: INR 699,000. Per instalment: INR 349,500.
- Grade 8 — Annual: INR 824,000. Per instalment: INR 412,000.
- Grade 9 – Grade 10 — Annual: INR 883,000. Per instalment: INR 441,500.
- Grade 11 – Grade 12 (senior secondary) — Annual: INR 1,001,000. Per instalment: INR 500,500.

Supplementary and optional annual fees
- Language elective (Spanish & French) for eligible grades (paid elective from Grade 4 onwards): INR 39,000 per year.
- Learning Lab fee (for students requiring specialised support/remedial care, applicable to Grades 1–8 where required): INR 131,000 per year.
- Bus transport (optional; charged per year by distance slab):
- Slab 1 (0–10 km): INR 90,500 per year.
- Slab 2 (10.01–20 km): INR 98,000 per year.
- Slab 3 (20.01 km and above): INR 103,000 per year.
- Meal plan (optional): INR 72,000 per year. This covers breakfast, mid-morning health drink, lunch and an evening snack on school days. A minimum commitment of one term is required for the meal plan.
- Online & Offline Learning Resources fee (other annual fee payable in one instalment at the start of school): this varies by grade and is charged annually; typical amounts range between INR 5,100 and INR 10,600 depending on the grade.
- Class outbound & life-skill trip charge (program, stay, surface travel, insurance; airfare excluded) — typical per-grade amounts:
- Grade 4: INR 28,300.
- Grade 5: INR 32,000.
- Grade 6: INR 35,000.
- Grade 7: INR 40,200.
- Grade 8: INR 40,200.
- Grade 9: INR 48,000.
- Grade 10: INR 45,200.
- Grade 11: INR 46,000.
- Grade 12: amount listed as TBD; costs charged when confirmed.
- Uniforms and shoes: uniform items are payable directly to the approved vendors. Graduation outfit costs (for graduating cohorts where applicable) are typically in the range INR 4,500–6,000 (approx.). Additional costume/makeup costs for school productions are charged at actuals.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Education Fee: charged annually and payable in two equal instalments.
- Other annual fees (for example, Online & Offline Learning Resources, elective fees, trip fees where applicable): payable in one instalment at the start of the school year.
- Optional services (transport, meal plan): each requires a minimum commitment of one term. There are no pro-rata refunds for unused days in a term that has already commenced for these services.
- Security deposit is interest-free and refundable subject to the school's refund conditions. Payment of fees constitutes acceptance of the applicable fee policy and its terms.

Refund information and adjustments
- The security deposit is refundable.
- For optional services such as transport and meal plan, there are no pro‑rata refunds for unused days after a term has commenced.
- Fees are subject to the school's fee policy and may be adjusted according to that policy (including scheduled increases).

Fee payment options
- The school supports online bill payment through integrated bill-payment platforms that accept multiple electronic methods. Available methods include debit card, credit card, net banking and UPI via a supported BBPS/payment partner. Convenience charges and transaction fees may apply for online payments through third‑party payment platforms.

Other notes on charges and items not included in tuition
- The Education Fee covers the core academic, beyond-academics and wider-world programme components defined by the school. Third‑party charges (external exam/board fees, certain activity suppliers, specialist vendor charges) and personal stationery/textbooks are typically not included and are charged separately as and when due. Graduation outfit costs, production costume costs and some vendor-supplied uniform items are payable directly to vendors.
Academics

Inventure Academy - Whitefield-Sarjapur Campus teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Pre-Primary to Higher School Curriculum: The Pre-Primary program blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and enquiry-based learning. Primary School uses an integrated NCERT and Cambridge International Primary Program framework with project-based learning and a focus on communication, collaboration, and creativity. Middle School follows a blended CISCE and Cambridge CAIE curriculum with an experiential, enquiry-based approach and integrated projects. Senior School prepares learners for ICSE, IGCSE, and A/AS Level board exams, with emphasis on conceptual knowledge and real-world application; Grade 8 is a transitional year to develop board-specific skills. Maker Space supports learning through design thinking and STEAM projects up to Grade 8, and continues as an elective or POD in later years.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class size is 25 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 7:1 across the school.

Exam Results
The school has 54 Cambridge world & country toppers since 2010, and Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards include World Topper and Top in India recognitions. 78% of students are placed in Tier 1 universities. EducationWorld India School Rankings place Inventure Academy as a top school in Karnataka and Bangalore, and as All India Co-ed Day School of the Year 2023.

Higher Education Progression
The Class of 2025 (99 students) secured over 482 offers from 169 universities across nine countries. 75% of students received offers from Tier 1 universities. Destinations include the USA, UK, India, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore and Switzerland.

Gifted and Talented
The school provides support for accelerated learners through Individual Learning Plans and counselling. It also offers extended pathways for Grades 11–12 via the MyInventure program, along with Choice Projects and PODs. Beyond Academics includes Wider World programs and community outreach to develop broader skills and leadership potential.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school creates safe spaces for every child physically and emotionally. Wellbeing and empathy programmes rest on core values of encouraging sensitivity and compassion, nurturing individuality, and providing maximum exposure. Four wellness counsellors are available across the school to support students with academic, personal, and emotional challenges. The social-emotional development of students is supported through peer initiatives such as the StudyBuddy program in Middle and Senior School, and through a Code of Conduct that fosters emotional intelligence and respectful interactions among students, teachers, and families.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Lab is a team of special educators that supports neuro-diverse learners to become self-confident and achieve their true potential through academic skills development in individual and group sessions. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is created for each learner based on their unique needs. The team also supports parents and teachers through sensitization and awareness sessions, in-class observations, and sharing classroom and home intervention strategies. Accommodations and concessions are provided across CAIE Board policies, and remedial intervention programs (including Prayaas) help bridge minor academic gaps.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Group 1 (Compulsory) English – First Language is English. From Group 2, a Second Language is selected: Hindi, French, or Spanish. The Subject Options Form demonstrates English as a first-language offering with multiple language choices available for second language study.

Mental Wellbeing
Safety and Well-Being of Students is a prime priority; safe spaces are created for students physically and emotionally. Wellbeing and empathy programmes are grounded in core values of encouraging sensitivity, compassion, and individuality, with exposure to diverse experiences. The school provides four wellness counsellors to support student mental health and personal challenges. Ongoing efforts focus on fostering a supportive environment for social-emotional growth across the school.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a top priority across the school; safety of children and staff is central. In 2014, the school partnered with UNICEF and other organisations to create a Learner Charter for the Government of Karnataka regarding the security and protection of schoolchildren. A Code of Conduct reinforces safe, respectful environments and appropriate disciplinary practices.
Parent Experience

History
Inventure Academy was established in 2005 by the India Learning Foundation. It started with a single campus on Whitefield-Sarjapur and has grown to three campuses in Bangalore. It is an independent international day school offering Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) for IGCSE and A/AS levels, with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for ICSE and ISC, and with the Round Square worldwide network of schools.

Community
Inventure hosts a calendar of events that extends learning beyond the classroom, including Awards Day, Investiture with Student Council, Independence Day flag-hoisting and cultural programs, Graduation Day, and Celebration of Learning. Inter-house competitions such as the Tournament of Minds and F1 in Schools are part of student life, alongside The Inventure Sports Fest and the Annual Swim Meet. The Annual Musical Production showcases student talents and raises funds for a cause. The Round Square Youth Parliament—Our World, Our Voice—launched in 2018 at Whitefield-Sarjapur with 164 learners from eight schools to contribute to SDG 4.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has world-class infrastructure and facilities across its campuses. The spaces are designed to be warm and inclusive, supporting learners' holistic well-being. Academic, arts, sport and maker spaces are integrated to enhance the learning experience. The school has a dining hall with an attached kitchen and a health clinic with a full-time nurse and an on-call doctor. Co-curricular facilities include The Hub, a 40,000 sq ft multipurpose space for performance and sport (two basketball courts), Maker Space, three amphitheatres, studios for Art, Dance and Music, five tennis courts, three basketball courts, table tennis, a cricket pitch with practice nets, artificial soccer turf, an athletics track, a swimming pool, a gym and an adventure course with a climbing wall.

Sports Facilities
The Hub is a 40,000 sq ft multipurpose space for performance and sport, including two basketball courts. The sports footprint includes five tennis courts, three basketball courts, a cricket pitch with practice nets, an artificial soccer turf, and an athletics track. The facilities also feature a swimming pool, a gym, an adventure (obstacle) course with a climbing wall, and a large sand pit play area, along with table tennis tables.

Academic Facilities
The school has classrooms up to 900 square feet and Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math laboratories. The school has four Computer/Robotics labs and a library with a resource and research facility. A Design & Technology Studio and a Learning Lab support learners with special learning needs. Foreign languages taught include French and Spanish, while Indian languages Hindi and Kannada are also offered.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Wider World program enriches learners with internships, guest lectures and workshops to expose them to real-world contexts beyond exams. The Changemaker Program develops socially responsible citizens through entrepreneurial and design initiatives and community projects such as water quality rejuvenation, traffic solutions and improving learning in government schools using technology. The Inventure Academy Youth Parliament and Inventure Model United Nations provide platforms for dialogue, debate and diplomacy; learners participate in MUNs and Model Parliament simulations. Internships are compulsory for Grades 10–12; two two-week internships are completed during these years, coordinated by the Wider World team with partners including PwC, UNDP, PurpleFront Technologies and others. Field trips and outbound programs offer experiential learning, guided by Youreka, helping learners build leadership and interpersonal skills alongside academic study.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
An integrated, project-based curriculum connects disciplines for immersive, real-world learning. In senior school, learners build conceptual knowledge and engage in higher-order thinking, with preparation for ICSE, IGCSE and A/AS level exams. The Maker Space supports STEAM projects and design-thinking, with Maker Space embedded in the timetable through Grade 8. Beyond the classroom, guest lectures, field trips and Wider World programs—including the Changemaker Challenge, MUN, Community Outreach, Youth Parliament and internships—broaden academic learning and real-world experience.

Arts & Creative
Beyond Academics balances academic inquiry with visual and performing arts and sport. The Pre-Primary program builds foundational arts learning through dance, music and art. In Middle School, students hone their visual and performing arts and deepen engagement with Wider World programs. Senior School includes Beyond Academics activities such as Choice Projects and Guest Lectures, with exhibitions and presentations as part of the learning experience.

Cultural & Language
The school explores Indian and foreign languages through the second languages curriculum. Model United Nations, Youth Parliament, and other Wider World programs foster cultural awareness and civic engagement. The school maintains international connections through Round Square, enabling global collaboration and exposure. Affiliations with TAISI and MU20 provide platforms for international exchange and leadership development.

Social & Hobbies
Leadership and social activities are encouraged through the Changemaker Program, MUN, Community Outreach and Youth Parliament. Wider World activities and field trips offer opportunities for collaborative hobbies and interest-based activities. The After School Program provides sport and activity options for Grades 3–12 with coaching and supervision to support social development.

Community & Service
Community Outreach programs involve long-term engagement with a local government school, linking learning to social responsibility. The curriculum includes field trips, guest lectures, projects and presentations that connect students with community issues. Students undertake service-minded initiatives as part of the Wider World program and the Senior School experience.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is fostered through the Changemaker Program, MUN, Community Outreach, and Youth Parliament. The MyInventure program for Grades 11 and 12 supports mentoring and internships, while MeHack life skills workshops teach practical leadership and life skills. Inventure maintains international partnerships and exchange opportunities through the Round Square network, TAISI, MU20 and ISLSC.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A daily dose of sports is compulsory for all students through Grade 4; Grades 5–6 have four sport periods per week and Grades 7–12 have three sport periods per week. The After School Program offers coaching in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Swimming, Tennis and Table Tennis, with trained coaches holding professional credentials. The school provides extensive sports facilities and a broad list of activities including Athletics, Cricket, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis and an introduction to Ultimate Frisbee for grades 9–12.
Languages

Language Provision
Second languages curriculum exposes learners to Indian and foreign languages.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an enquiry by submitting the Enquiry Form or calling the listed numbers or emailing the Admissions team. A Community Relations Management (CRM) member will respond to discuss your child's needs and guide the next steps. You can arrange an on-site visit by appointment or connect online if you are outside Bangalore; a virtual tour is available. The enquiry stage initiates the admissions process. 2. Visit the school by appointment to tour the campus and meet the CRM team. If you are based in Bangalore, the CRM can arrange an in-person visit; if not, learn more through a call or online interaction. A virtual tour is available as part of the process. 3. Apply for Admission: Submit the Application Form and other relevant forms and documents provided by the CRM team after your enquiry. This will be followed by an interaction with the Head Middle & Senior School/Principal. The process emphasizes personal interaction with school leadership. 4. Grade 11 placement: Students applying for Grade 11 take a Placement Test in English, followed by an interaction with the Head Middle & Senior School/Principal. 5. Offer for Admission: After the interaction, the Head of School approves admission and an offer for admission is sent via email by the CRM team. Parents must confirm acceptance and pay the required fee within the stipulated time. Grade 11 admission is provisional until Board results and eligibility are confirmed. Subject options for Grade 9 & Grade 11 include IGCSE and AS/A.

Scholarships
The school grants merit-based scholarships every year to students who excel academically and in co-curricular spheres and who cannot meet the entire expense of education at Inventure Academy. Any action that is contrary to Inventure's Core Purpose and Values can lead to forfeiture of the scholarship. Class size is 25 students per section, with four sections in each grade and two scholarship students per section.
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