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Sancta Maria International School Hyderabad

India, Hyderabad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Hindi, Spanish, French, Telugu
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Sancta Maria International School Hyderabad offers a Cambridge curriculum pathway from Early Years through A Levels for ages 1 to 18. The co-educational day school is in Serilingampalle, Hyderabad, and uses English as the language of instruction, with options to learn Hindi, Spanish, French and Telugu. Cambridge Primary, Middle, IGCSE and AS/A Levels underpin the programme. The campus features a library, science laboratories, Expression Studios for dance, music and drama, and an Innovation Studio for design thinking and digital projects. The Oasis outdoor space, Fitness Arena, Indoor Swimming Pool and outdoor sports fields support learning and wellbeing. Planned expansion includes a makerspace, a 15,000+ book library and a dedicated auditorium. Sancta Maria is a member of the International Schools Partnership and partners with Cambridge International, Unifrog, DOFE and Sparx Maths. Grade 8 onward includes career guidance with Oxford, Harvard and Stanford educators and the Future Pathways counsellors.

Survey No. 106 / 107, Dubey Colony Rd (Serilingampalle), Serilingampalle (M), Hyderabad, Telangana 500019, India

The Essentials

Sancta Maria International School Hyderabad has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Serilingampalle campus is located in Serilingampalle, Hyderabad, Telangana 500019. It sits in a green, peaceful area near the Financial District and Gachibowli, with access to world-class infrastructure and convenient transport links. Sancta Maria Aerocity is nearby at RGIA Mamidipally Shamshabad (500108), and the City Office operates from Phoenix Centaurus, Gachibowli (500032), reflecting multiple access points for families.

Stages
Toddler Programme; Early Years; Primary School; Middle School; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge A Levels

Type
Co-educational day school

Additional learning support
Supports learners with additional learning needs (SEND) and language support; personalised learning plans and targeted interventions in partnership with families and learning support specialists.

Country affiliation
India

Bus service
GPS-enabled buses with GPS tracking, cameras, seat belts, remotely operated doors, first aid kits and fire extinguishers; highly trained drivers and female attendants (ASAs); seats reserved once enrolled.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school.

Uniform Requirement
The uniform includes a T-shirt with a House stripe, shorts (EY and Primary), trousers and black shoes.

Food Options
There is a dining hall on campus and a canteen that serves meals during lunch.

House System
The school has a four-house system; students wear a T-shirt with a House stripe as part of the uniform.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network and follows the Cambridge curriculum.
Fees
Application and admission fees
- No public fixed amount for an application, registration or one-time admission fee is published in the school's downloadable documents. However, when a student joins mid-term an Onboarding Fee equal to 25% of Term 1 tuition is charged at the time of admission in the mid-term.

Tuition fees (amounts by year group)
- The school does not publish a public, itemised schedule of tuition amounts by year group in its downloadable parent-facing documents. Tuition is described as a single Tuition Fee that covers core learning costs (see inclusions below). Numeric tuition figures for each grade/term are not provided in the available public handbook/profile materials.
- What the Tuition Fee covers:
- Textbooks, notebooks and stationery.
- School activities directly related to teaching and learning.
- What the Tuition Fee does not cover (charged separately):
- School uniform and sports uniform.
- Educational trips and excursions outside Hyderabad.
- Annual day costumes and externally billed activities/programmes (for example Model United Nations, Olympiads, sport tournaments, Saturday Academy, IAYP, etc.).
- Lunch and snacks (charged separately).
- Transport (charged separately).
- Cambridge / external examination fees (charged separately by the examination board).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing options: Fees may be paid in full for the year or in three term-wise instalments.
- Term payment due dates (term-wise instalments):
- First term fee due by 10 May.
- Second term fee due by 10 September.
- Third term fee due by 10 January.
- Mid-term admissions: if admission occurs after the academic year begins, the following applies:
- Term 1 admissions: full Term 1 fee is charged.
- Term 2 admission: full Term 2 fee plus a mid-term Onboarding Fee equal to 25% of Term 1 tuition is charged.
- Term 3 admission: full Term 3 fee plus a mid-term Onboarding Fee equal to 25% of Term 1 tuition is charged.
- Withdrawal and notice rules:
- Withdrawals must be notified at least one month before the due date for the term fee payment; failure to give the required notice makes the parent/carer liable for the entire term's fee.
- If withdrawing at the end of the academic year, the school must be notified by 01 April; failing to do so makes the first term fee for the new academic year payable.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published for this campus.

Other charges and typical additional costs
- Lunch & snacks: charged separately and not included in Tuition Fee.
- Transport: charged separately; transport fees depend on route/usage and are not included in Tuition Fee.
- External examination fees (e.g., Cambridge, AP/SAT, other third-party exams) are billed separately; AP exam registration and fee schedules (and their refund deadlines) are handled through the school's external-exam registration process and have their own published amounts and deadlines.
- Caution deposit: a caution/security deposit is required at admission; the handbook states the caution deposit is refundable after deductions (no interest is payable on the deposit). The handbook does not publish the deposit amount.
- Uniform, sports kit and annual-day costumes: charged separately and not part of the Tuition Fee.
- Enrichment and optional programmes: many external or optional activities (Model UN, competitions, Saturday Academy, IAYP, sports tournaments, summer camps, etc.) incur additional charges.

Refund information
- The parent handbook states that fees once paid are neither refundable nor adjustable (including for siblings) under any circumstances. Caution deposit refunds are processed after adjusting outstanding dues; the deposit does not earn interest. Withdrawals are subject to the notice requirements described above and transfer certificates are issued only after all dues are cleared.
- For externally administered exams run through the school (for example AP exams), the exam registration documents include specific refund/cancellation deadlines and rules that apply to those exam fees.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The school's publicly available handbooks and profile documents set out payment timing and policy but do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, UPI or cheque) or banking details in the publicly downloadable documents. No public list of accepted payment channels is provided in those materials.

Summary of findings and gaps (brief)
- The school publishes a detailed fee policy covering what is included and excluded from Tuition Fee, term instalment dates, mid-term onboarding charges, refund/withdrawal rules and the refundable nature of the caution deposit, but it does not publish numeric tuition amounts, application/registration/admission fees, caution deposit amounts or boarding prices for the Hyderabad campus in the publicly available parent-facing documents. The AP/external exam schedules and fees that are handled through the school are published separately with their own amounts and refund rules.
Academics

Sancta Maria International School Hyderabad teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge curriculum across all levels: Cambridge Primary Years Programme in Primary, Cambridge Middle Years Programme in Middle, Cambridge Upper Secondary culminating in IGCSE in High School, and Cambridge AS/A Level progression in the senior years.

Exam Results
100% pass rate IGCSE 2024; 26% A* Grades; 32.5% A Grades; 67% ICE Distinction Award; 33% ICE Merit Award.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates regularly earn places at top universities in India and around the world. The Future Pathways programme provides personalised university and career guidance with on-campus counselling, and the Immerse Education Programme brings expert tutors from Oxford, Harvard and Stanford to support university applications.

Gifted and Talented
Future Pathways programme provides personalised guidance for university and career choices; Unifrog helps learners research universities and plan subject choices; Immerse Education Programme offers access to expert tutors from Oxford, Harvard and Stanford to support high-achieving students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
On-site school counsellors support students' emotional wellbeing. The Cambridge life-skills programme helps students become self-driven leaders and digitally competent. The Cambridge Life Competencies framework develops reflection, adaptability and interpersonal skills, preparing students for life beyond school. Multilingualism supports social-emotional growth by enabling communication and collaboration in English plus Hindi, Spanish, French and Telugu.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion support provides accommodations that support diverse learning needs and abilities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught alongside languages including Hindi, Spanish, French and Telugu; multilingualism is embedded in the curriculum to support language development and global communication.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has on-site counsellors who support emotional wellbeing and mental development; safeguarding measures foster a safe, supportive environment where students feel valued.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding measures include on-site counsellors, safeguarding training, nursing care, a clear behaviour policy with restorative practices, inclusion support, ID badges, a secure campus with single-entry access, absence care, and a photography policy. Staff background checks are required for all employees. A dedicated safeguarding team leads the policy and anti-bullying efforts, and Smoothwall protects students in digital environments.
Parent Experience

History
Cambridge curriculum pathway from Early Years through A Levels is offered at Sancta Maria International School in Hyderabad. The school is a member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), connecting it to a global network of schools. It serves ages 1.6 to 18, spanning Toddler to Cambridge A Levels. The campus includes ICT labs, a science centre and art studios, with a planned expansion featuring a makerspace, a 15,000+ book library and an auditorium. Cambridge accreditations and partnerships include Cambridge International, Unifrog, DOFE and Sparx Maths.

Community
The school describes a vibrant learning community with close family partnerships. As an ISP School, it is part of a global network that emphasises curiosity, confidence and collaboration through ISP's Learning.First approach. Regular events such as Parent Talks are coordinated by a dedicated Parent Relations Team to foster open communication with families. The school offers global programs that connect students to peers worldwide, including nine programs reaching 80,000+ students.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is a Parent Relations Team that coordinates communication between parents and school staff. Each school division has a Parent Relations Officer. Parents are asked to keep contact details up to date on school records. The school provides channels such as Parent Talks and maintains resources like the Parent Handbook 2024-2025 for families. Admissions communications note a dedicated Parent Relations Officer and contact points for parents, including a general enquiry channel.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The facilities include library and science laboratories within the academic block and outdoor sports fields. In Phase 1, The Oasis provides a shared outdoor space for assemblies and informal learning. The Fitness Arena and Indoor Swimming Pool offer dedicated spaces for sport, fitness, and wellbeing. The Innovation Studio is a technology-enabled space for design thinking and innovative learning experiences, and Expression Studios support creative and performing arts. The Student Commons is a social dining space for nutritious meals and peer connection, and The Nest offers boarder accommodation on campus.

Sports Facilities
The Fitness Arena and Indoor Swimming Pool offer dedicated spaces for sport, fitness, and wellbeing. Outdoor sports fields support field-based activities. These facilities enable a broad range of athletic and co-curricular physical education.

Academic Facilities
The academic block includes a library and science laboratories. The Innovation Studio provides a technology-enabled space for design thinking and innovative learning experiences. Expression Studios are flexible spaces designed for creative and performing arts, including dance, music and drama. These facilities support inquiry-led learning and a broad academic program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Expression Studios provide flexible spaces for dance, music and drama, enabling performing arts activities beyond the classroom. The Innovation Studio supports design thinking and creative projects outside regular classes. The Oasis serves as a shared outdoor venue for assemblies and informal learning that complements co-curricular engagement. The Student Commons offers a social dining space that fosters peer connections after activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Leading Cambridge Curriculum and a full Cambridge pathway from Early Years to IGCSE and A Level. Students thrive on the Cambridge pathway with strong academic outcomes and opportunities at top universities worldwide. Career guidance from Grade 8 includes workshops and guidance from Oxford, Harvard and Stanford educators, helping students plan future study and careers. The Cambridge-endorsed life skills programme develops leadership and digital citizenship as part of academic growth.

Arts & Creative
Middle School includes arts and design as part of the Cambridge curriculum, alongside languages, social studies and digital literacy. A new campus expansion will include an art studio and a makerspace, supporting creative projects and performances. The campus also features a state-of-the-art auditorium for showcasing student creativity.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction with options to learn Hindi, Spanish, French and Telugu, enabling multilingual communication. Students become confident global communicators through multilingual learning. Sancta Maria collaborates with peers around the world as part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).

Social & Hobbies
Structured and diverse enrichment programmes include sports, service, clubs and leadership. Students engage in stimulating extra-curricular activities and hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom. These opportunities foster teamwork, creativity and personal growth.

Community & Service
Enrichment includes service, with volunteering and community involvement as part of character development. Through leadership and service initiatives, students contribute to their communities. These experiences build social responsibility and empathy.

Leadership & Professional
Career guidance from Grade 8 includes workshops and expert guidance from Oxford, Harvard and Stanford educators, helping students plan university and career paths. The Future Pathways programme provides specialist counsellors to guide subject choices, university applications and career decisions with personalised support. University destinations include over 500 placements worldwide and partnerships with 90+ universities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life skills are Cambridge-endorsed, helping students become self-driven leaders and confident digital citizens. Enrichment includes sports and other well-being activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork and personal growth. The ISP relationship and global skill-building programmes broaden students' perspectives and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of learning. A Second Language is offered in Hindi, Spanish or French at Primary and Middle levels, with Telugu taught as a third language. IGCSE English is studied as a First or Second Language, and a second language in Hindi, French or Spanish. French is introduced at Cambridge A Levels.

Bilingual Teaching
Tailored bilingual programmes operate in Early Years to support learning in English alongside the home language. A language immersion programme uses a 90:10 model to gradually build fluency in English and the home language. Telugu is a mandatory subject in the primary years.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion programme uses a balanced 90:10 model to develop fluency and literacy in English and the home language, cultivating confident bilingual communicators across the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
The school serves students aged 1.6 to 18 and follows the Cambridge International curriculum.

01 Take your first step
Begin by submitting a brief enquiry form with your preferred curriculum and admission dates. The admissions team provides personalised support and answers to questions, ensuring you have the information you need. Multilingual support is available to guide international families throughout the process.

02 Schedule a school tour
Schedule a personal visit or request a virtual tour to explore facilities and learning spaces. Share your child's interests so the visit can be tailored to their needs. The tour offers an opportunity to discuss campus life and learn more about the school's approach.

03 Send us your application
If Sancta Maria is the right fit for your child's growth, you will be invited to complete the application, sharing their academic background and health details. This initiates the formal admission process. Review will consider the Cambridge curriculum and age requirements.

04 Meet and greet
Meet the Head of School for a personalised discussion about your child's strengths and interests. Students complete a placement test and a friendly interview, helping tailor the learning journey to showcase abilities and support future success.

05 Get your offer
If the application is approved, a formal offer is issued with your child's grade placement, ensuring they start in the correct class. The offer confirms placement and outlines next steps for enrollment.

06 Welcome to Sancta Maria International School
Before the first day, everything you and your child need is provided to ensure a confident start. The school welcomes your family with warmth and enthusiasm and provides onboarding information to support a smooth transition.

Scholarships
Outstanding Grade 11 students excelling in academics, sports, arts and other disciplines are invited to apply for merit scholarships. These awards celebrate achievements while opening doors to an A Level education and top universities in India and worldwide.

Academic scholarships
Students who demonstrate brilliant performances in Grade 10 (85%+ in core subjects) are recognised for their exceptional IGCSE results. Top 5 rankers: tuition fee discount of ₹1,50,000; Rank 6-10: ₹1,00,000; Rank 11-25: ₹75,000. Rewards are applied to the third instalment.

Sport scholarships
Students pursuing excellence in athletics such as football, cricket, basketball, tennis, swimming, badminton or gymnastics can access a tiered scholarship programme: International competitors ₹1,50,000 tuition fee discount; National champions ₹1,00,000; State-level stars ₹75,000. The Sports Scholarship Committee evaluates each application, with top candidates invited for trials/interviews.

Extracurricular achievements scholarships
Student artists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in visual arts, performing arts or film-making at competitive levels benefit from a tiered scholarship programme: International recognition ₹1,50,000; National achievement ₹1,00,000; State-level excellence ₹75,000. Scholarships are awarded through portfolio reviews and auditions.

Scholarship information
Scholarships apply exclusively to tuition fees and do not cover books, uniforms or extracurricular experiences. Annual scholarships are for one academic year and may be renewed based on continued success in academics, sports or the arts. Dynamic scholarship awards may be adjusted throughout the year to reflect performance and achievements.

Scholarship documents and process
For sports scholarships, required documents include certificates of participation and achievement and letters of recommendation. For extracurricular scholarships, documents include certificates, a portfolio or video recordings, and letters of recommendation. A scholarship enquiry form is available for more detailed information.
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