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OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield

India, Bengaluru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹291,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Hindi, Korean, Spanish, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield is an IB World School offering the IB continuum from Early Years to Diploma Programme, for ages 3 to 18. The campus on Goravigere Main Road follows the IB philosophy with EYP (Nursery to EY2) play-based, inquiry-led learning, followed by PYP (Grades 1–5) and MYP (Grades 6–10), and a Diploma Programme for senior years. Classes run from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Facilities include digital classrooms, science labs, ICT labs, a design lab, an art and craft studio, and a dedicated IB-aligned play area for younger students, along with security and expansive sports facilities for tennis, basketball, football, and more. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, real-world connections, and lifelong learning, with career planning and mentorship support. Extracurriculars span arts, music, and sports, with clubs in Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Social and Hobbies. The campus fosters digital literacy, collaboration, and well-being in a learning community.

Goravigere Main Road, Whitefield (Goravigere, Kannamangala Post), Bengaluru, Karnataka 560067, India

The Essentials

OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield has typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

Goravigere Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560067. Located in Whitefield, eastern Bengaluru, near the IT corridors and major roads.

Stages

Early Year Programme (Nursery to EY2), Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5), Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10).

Additional learning support

Personalized learning experiences with tailored support for students with special needs.

Country affiliation

India

School day structure

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniform: The formal uniform is worn on non-PE days and the sports uniform on PE days; neat grooming and adherence to the dress code are required.

Food Options

There is a cafeteria on campus. Food is procured from the cafeteria using quality ingredients under hygienic conditions, and is available to students at a nominal cost.

House System

The school assigns every student to a House at the start of the academic year. The House system fosters camaraderie, healthy competition, and student leadership. Four Houses: Wisteria (Purple), Flame (Red), Willow (Green), Acacia (Yellow).

Governance and Ownership

OWIS Whitefield is part of Global Schools Group (GSG), which owns and runs a network of international K-12 schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield ranges from INR 291,000 for 2026/27.

Application / admission payments

- Refundable admission deposit: INR 25,000 (payable at the time of admission).

Tuition (Whitefield campus) — per term

- Tuition per term for Whitefield (KG‑1 through Grade 10): ranges from INR 66,400 to INR 83,200 per term. Annual tuition equals three terms.

Optional recurring charges — per term (Whitefield campus)

- Transport (optional): INR 13,900 to INR 18,400 per term.
- Food / school meals (optional): INR 16,700 per term (food is billed term‑wise).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing cycle: fees are charged on a three‑term cycle aligned to the academic calendar (term invoicing months March, July, and November).
- Due date: fees for each term are to be paid by the 20th of the respective invoicing month.
- Late payment: a late payment penalty is applied (published example: 3% per month on outstanding amounts).
- Food and many optional services (for example, school meals and after‑school activities) are billed and collected term‑wise. After‑school activities are charged in advance and confirmed only on full payment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are published for the Whitefield campus; the published Whitefield fees and handbooks list day‑school charges (tuition, transport, meals, optional ASAs) but do not include residential/boarding fees.

Other charges and routine extras

- Uniforms: uniform items and required school clothing are a family expense and are purchased separately through the school's approved supplier/store; uniform costs are not included in the published tuition figures.
- After‑School Activities (ASA): ASAs are a paid programme; fees vary by activity and are charged per term.
- Field trips, external exam fees, specialist tuition (e.g., private music lessons), and certain one‑off activity charges are billed separately when applicable.

Refund information

- The school publishes a refundable admission deposit (INR 25,000). Other detailed refund terms for mid‑term withdrawal, prorated refunds, or the full fee‑refund schedule are not published in the campus fee summary or parent/student handbooks.

Fee payment options

- Payments are processed by the school Accounts/Accounts Department; optional services and meal plans are collected term‑wise through the Accounts Department. Specific published details about accepted payment methods (for example explicit listing of credit card, bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS, cheque, or online payment gateway options) are not itemised in the publicly posted fee documents. Parents are instructed to coordinate payments with the Accounts Department.

Data availability note (brief)

- The numeric fee items above are taken from the school's published Whitefield fee summary and the 2025–26 campus handbooks; the publicly available fee summary lists term charges as ranges for Whitefield rather than a fully itemised per‑grade table. Where the school publishes a single, fixed amount per grade/term this has been stated; where the school publishes a range for a campus band, the range is shown above. The school's published materials provide the refundable deposit amount, term billing schedule (March/July/November; due by the 20th), transport bands, and meal charges, but do not publish an exhaustive per‑grade, per‑term line‑by‑line table, nor do they itemise detailed payment‑method options or a full refund matrix beyond the refundable deposit.
Academics

OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

OWIS Whitefield offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years to Diploma Programme. The Early Years Programme (EYP) runs Nursery to EY2 and is play-based and inquiry-led. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) covers Grades 1–5 with inquiry-based learning. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Grades 6–10 with a balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking and real-world connections. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is available for the senior years, with six subject groups and the DP core (TOK, EE, CAS). The IB Continuum is described as seamless from early years to pre-university, and the Whitefield campus provides facilities such as science labs, ICT labs, security measures, sports facilities and a design lab. Classes run from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school has digital classrooms, science and computer labs, and an art & craft studio that support hands-on learning. Sophisticated science labs enable students to conduct experiments and develop practical skills. ICT labs foster digital literacy and inquiry-based projects. The IB-aligned play area supports younger learners with age-appropriate spaces. The campus is equipped with comprehensive security measures to ensure student safety. Expansive sports facilities offer multiple sporting options to promote physical fitness and teamwork.

Sports Facilities

Expansive sports facilities support a range of activities. Students can participate in tennis, basketball, football, and other sports. The facilities are designed to accommodate intramural and interschool programmes. The emphasis is on physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork.

Academic Facilities

The school provides sophisticated science labs for hands-on experiments and practical skill-building. ICT labs foster digital proficiency and project work. A Cutting-Edge Design Lab supports design thinking and student projects. Digital classrooms, science and computer labs, and an art & craft studio underpin diverse learning experiences. The IB curriculum is supported by a learning environment that emphasizes inquiry and collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Students can engage in sports such as tennis, basketball, and football. They can explore creativity through music, dance, and art. These activities complement the IB curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

OWIS Whitefield follows the International Baccalaureate Continuum from Early Years through the Middle Years Programme. EYP is play-based and inquiry-led; PYP emphasises inquiry-based learning to develop curiosity and holistic growth. MYP encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real world connections through a balanced curriculum. The IB framework supports lifelong learning with career planning and mentorship for learners.

Arts & Creative

Extracurricular activities include music, dance, and art. There is an art and craft studio on the Whitefield campus. A Cutting-Edge Design Lab supports creative projects.

Cultural & Language

The IB Diploma Programme includes Language Acquisition as one of six subject groups. Language and literature and the arts are among the other DP subject groups. The curriculum provides an international learning environment that emphasises intercultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies

Sports such as tennis, basketball, and football are available as extracurricular activities. Music, dance, and art are also offered. Expansive sports facilities support physical activity and teamwork.

Leadership & Professional

Career Planning and Mentorship supports students leadership and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Expansive sports facilities support physical health, coordination and teamwork. An IB aligned play area is designed for younger students. Sophisticated science labs and ICT labs foster hands on learning across the IB continuum.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction at OWIS Whitefield. Hindi and French are core Language Acquisition options, and Kannada is offered as an additional language to honour local culture. Language Acquisition develops fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through theme-based learning experiences.
Admissions

Admissions

The Bangalore admission for 2026-2027 has started and interested families may register their interest via the Contact Us form. The admission process begins with the submission of an online form. The Admissions team will contact applicants to guide them through the process. Performance in entrance examinations and interviews, along with previous academic records, are vital considerations in the admission process.

Scholarships

The school offers scholarships to students for academic excellence. In certain cases, scholarships are offered if a child demonstrates special talent in arts or sports.
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