Sharanya Narayani International School

India, Bengaluru

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ₹1,600,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Taught languages English, Hindi, French, Korean, Spanish

Typical class size 24

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Sharanya Narayani International School (SNIS) sits on a 60-acre campus in Bangalore, surrounded by over 2,000 trees. It is a co-educational day and boarding school offering the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge Secondary/IGCSE curricula, for students aged 3 to 18. SNIS follows a Thinking School philosophy that emphasises learning how to think and collaborates with peers from around the world. The campus provides facilities: an Olympic-size swimming pool, cricket ground, tennis courts, basketball court, indoor spaces, and an equipped science, computer and arts programme. The arts include music, dance, drama, drawing and craft; the school also hosts clubs such as MUN, Reading and Debate, and STEAM. Boarding facilities are onsite with separate houses and 24/7 infirmary. The campus is eco-friendly with solar power, rainwater harvesting, an on-site sewage treatment plant, and an organic garden supplying meals. Service and sustainability initiatives are integrated through programs like Run For Care.

232/1, Thoranahalli, Byranahalli Post, Near Hoskote (Bangalore), Karnataka, India - 563130

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka, India. Address: #232/1, Thoranahalli, Byranahalli Post, Near Hoskote, Bangalore 563130. The campus covers about 60 acres and is described as a green sanctuary outside the city. It is about 30–35 minutes from Whitefield and about 45 minutes from Bangalore International Airport.

Stages

K-12

Type

co-educational day, weekly (5-day) and regular boarding school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students come from over 15 nationalities.

Additional learning support

Student Support Services provides additional support to students who may need special assistance (SEN).

Country affiliation

India

School day structure

5-day school week; day program with optional boarding (weekly and regular boarding).

Bus service

School owned AC buses are provided; transportation is available within a 50 km radius; buses are GPS-tracked and CCTV-enabled; drop-off/pick-up planned to be near students' homes.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

SNIS is a co-educational K-12 day, weekly (5-day), and regular boarding school in Bangalore with safe and secure residential facilities for students. Boarding blocks are separate for boys and girls; each room houses three students and has an en-suite bathroom. There is an on-site infirmary with a full-time nurse and a doctor on call, and a dining hall with well-balanced meals prepared on campus.

Food Options

Day scholars and boarders are served well-balanced, nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals cooked in separate kitchens. The menu is planned by expert dieticians and includes Indian and International cuisines; fruits and vegetables are grown in-house in the organic garden and orchard, with purified water used at all times.

House System

SNIS uses an inter-house system with inter-house competitions, including dance and swimming.

Governance and Ownership

SNIS is promoted and managed by a non-profit charitable Trust – Narayani Group of Educational Institutions.

Fees

Application fees
- An application fee is required at the time of application.

Tuition fees by year group
- A comprehensive tuition schedule broken down by year group or term is not published as a general fee table. The school publishes program-specific fees; the following program fee is stated explicitly:
- Golf Excellence Program (IB MYP pathway, Grades 6–8): INR 16,00,000 p/a. This program fee is charged per annum.
- The Golf Excellence Program fee explicitly lists the following inclusions: tuition fee; notebooks and textbooks; school uniform kit; lab and learning resources; co-curricular activities; 420+ hours of multi-sports activity; boarding fee at SNIS for Grades 6–8; food charges at SNIS and at the partner academy; and transport charges between the academy and the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Admission offers must be secured by payment of school fees within the prescribed deadline set by the school at the time of offer. Specific term-by-term billing schedules and detailed payment terms are not published as a general fee table.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding options offered: regular (full-term) boarding and weekly boarding (stay on campus Monday–Friday, return home at weekends). A/C rooms are available on request; separate hostel blocks are provided for boys and girls. Specific boarding fee amounts are not published as a standalone schedule.
- For the Golf Excellence Program (Grades 6–8), the program fee includes the boarding fee at SNIS as part of the INR 16,00,000 p/a package.

Other costs and fees
- Program-specific exclusions and additional costs cited for the Golf Excellence Program include: a refundable security deposit of INR 40,000; field trips that include outstation and overnight stays; external workshops and competitions; school sports team jerseys; Grade 10 and Grade 12 final examination fees (if applicable); tournament travel outside the academy; and golf equipment, accessories and golf/fitness clothing. These items are billed separately where applicable.
- The Golf Excellence Program fee explicitly includes a school uniform kit; general uniform charges for day scholars or for other grades are not published as a general fee line item.

Refund information
- A refundable security deposit amount is specified for the Golf Excellence Program: INR 40,000 (listed as an exclusion to the program fee and described as refundable). No additional detailed refund policy or broader fee-refund schedule is published as a general fee table.

Fee payment options
- No public list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, debit card, net banking, bank transfer, UPI) is published as a general statement. Contact details for admissions and accounts enquiries are provided for fee-payment arrangements and clarifications.

Summary (concise)
- Application fee: required (amount not specified).
- Published tuition/program fee example: Golf Excellence Program (Grades 6–8) — INR 16,00,000 p/a (includes tuition, boarding for Grades 6–8, uniforms, books, labs, many co-curricular inclusions).
- Refundable security deposit (program-specific): INR 40,000.
- Boarding: weekly and regular boarding available; no standalone published boarding fee schedule.
- Billing and payment specifics: fees must be paid within the prescribed deadline to secure an offered seat; detailed term/termly breakdowns and payment-method lists are not published as a general fee schedule.

Academics

Curriculum

IB PYP (Nursery Grade 5), IB MYP (Grade 6), IBDP (Grade 11).

Student Teacher Ratio

Class size is capped at 24 students; Nursery Grade 5 have two teachers per class; Senior School student0teacher ratio ranges from 24:1 to 5:1.

Higher Education Progression

IB Diploma Programme graduates are recognized by Indian and international universities; graduates are eligible to sit government exams such as UPSC, NDA, CDS, IIT/IIM, NEET, CET and JEE.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a multi-cultural, caring environment that supports students' social and emotional growth. The thinking school philosophy focuses on teaching students how to think and analyze rather than what to think. Extracurricular programs such as MUN and TED X foster collaboration, communication, and leadership, contributing to holistic development. The SNIS community emphasizes partnership with parents to support student learning and social growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Our Student Support Services provides additional help for students with special educational needs. The school acknowledges diverse learning needs and provides support appropriate to each student's needs. This approach aims to ensure all students can access and engage with the curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ESL Camp supports English language learners at SNIS. The program is featured on the ESL Camp page, indicating SNIS' commitment to language development for non-native English speakers.

Mental Wellbeing

Classrooms are designed to promote student health and well-being. There is a well-equipped infirmary with two nurses and a doctor on call to attend to illnesses. SNIS has partnerships with MVJ and Manipal Hospital for emergency care. Orientations and seminars on health and hygiene topics are conducted.

Safeguarding

SNIS has a zero tolerance policy toward safety shortcomings. CCTV surveillance monitors the campus around the clock, and trained security guards are placed across the campus. All staff are recruited after a three‑stage verification and reference check. The school conducts regular fire and emergency drills and maintains strict safety protocols, including a protected campus perimeter. Buses are equipped with GPS, CCTV, and speed governors, and a female attendant is present on all buses. Students may leave the premises only with an Out Pass or authorized personnel, and entry to buildings is controlled with staff IDs and biometric checks. The school has infirmary facilities and a doctor on-call, with hospital partnerships for emergencies.

Parent Experience

History

SNIS is a co-educational K-12 day, five-day week, and regular boarding school in Bangalore promoted and managed by the Narayani Group of Educational Institutions, a non-profit charitable Trust. The School and the Trust are named after Late Mrs. Narayani Abbaiah Reddy, the family matriarch who championed education. She believed education could empower anyone, especially girls; the school carries the name of her granddaughter Sharanya as a tribute to her grandmother's vision. The campus spans 60 acres and SNIS offers IB PYP, IB MYP, and IBDP. SNIS follows a Thinking School philosophy that teaches students how to think and fosters collaboration with peers from around the world; it provides residential facilities for boarders.

Community

SNIS hosts Meraki, the school's cultural festival, showcasing dance, music, fashion, technology, and more. Meraki is led by students as a school-wide initiative, with events including Dance Mania, Tech Champs, Comic Strip, The Tale Tellers, Palette of Imagination, Bull vs Bear, Music Mania, and a Fashion Show. The festival fosters collaboration and creative expression among students from diverse backgrounds.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school sits on a 60-acre green campus. The campus has over 2000 trees. The campus is eco-friendly with solar power for the campus and the Academic block, rainwater harvesting, and an on-site sewage treatment plant. An organic garden and orchard on campus supply fresh produce for meals. Boarding facilities are available on campus with dedicated housing and care.

Sports Facilities

SNIS offers extensive outdoor and indoor sports facilities. Outdoor facilities include a cricket ground with a batting cage, two full-size lawn tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a half Olympic-size swimming pool with a kiddie pool, and a full-size basketball court. Indoor facilities accommodate two badminton courts, table tennis, archery, carom, chess and other board games. Tennis, basketball, and badminton courts are professional-size with 12-layer imported synthetic turf. All sports facilities are grouped together on one side of the boarding and academic blocks for easy access.

Academic Facilities

Classrooms are spacious with ample natural lighting and cross-ventilation, and learning utilizes laptops, smart boards, white boards and projectors; class size is limited to 24 students, with outdoor classrooms for outbound learning. The Computer Lab is equipped with desktops, laptops, iPads and high-speed internet, and there is a campus-wide secure Wi-Fi network and a digital library. The Science Lab includes a General Science Lab for primary and middle school and specialized Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs for higher levels, all equipped with modern instruments. The curriculum includes ESL Camp, Creative Arts, Computer Lab, Robotics and Science Lab. The school offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Extra Curricular Facilities

After-school sports and other co-curricular activities such as art, music, and dance are offered. Yoga and meditation sessions are included. Academic support from on-campus teachers is available. Student counselling for physical, emotional, and psychological well-being is provided. Outings once a month include educational trips and experiences.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

SNIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school emphasizes thinking skills through a 'Thinking School' philosophy that focuses on teaching students how to think. The PYP provides a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with six themes and learner agency. The MYP comprises eight subject groups and includes a Personal Project and Service as Action; the DP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Arts & Creative

Creative Arts includes Music (vocal, instrumental, and string), Indian and Western Dance, Drama/Theatre, Drawing, Painting, and Craft. Art Studio, Music, Dance and Drama facilities support arts education on campus. Arts participation is integrated with SNIS's holistic development, supported by dedicated arts programming.

Cultural & Language

The PYP foundation emphasizes honoring home culture and language, and SNIS is authorized to offer the PYP. In MYP, Kannada language, Music and Dance are among the subject offerings for Grades 9–10. SNIS also supports Model United Nations as part of its academic programs.

Social & Hobbies

SNIS offers clubs such as Model United Nations (MUN), Reading and Debate Club, STEAM Club, Fitness Club and Home Science Club. Clubs provide opportunities for students to pursue interests and develop teamwork and leadership skills. Sports and athletic activities are an integral part of the co-curricular life on campus.

Community & Service

Run For Care is SNIS's charity event in partnership with Bangalore Hospice Trust Karunashraya to raise funds for cancer patients. The school's boarding and after-school programs incorporate pastoral support and opportunities for community service and outreach. Students engage in various service activities as part of school life.

Leadership & Professional

SNIS provides College Counselling & University Placements to help students apply to Indian and global universities. BridgeU is used as a college guidance platform, and SNIS is a SAT Test Centre and UCAS Centre. The school organizes university fairs to connect students with higher education opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

SNIS sits on a 60-acre green campus with residential facilities for boys and girls. Facilities include a half-Olympic size swimming pool, tennis courts, cricket and football fields, an athletics track and indoor sports spaces. Boarding life features separate houses for boys and girls, weekly and regular boarding, 24/7 infirmary, and a temple/meditation/prayer hall, with supervision by dorm parents and staff. Morning and evening sports are part of the daily routine.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction. Additional languages offered include French, Hindi and Kannada.

Reputation

Awards

Education World ranking among top 10 International Day and Boarding Schools in India, 2022-23

Admissions

Step 1. Submit an inquiry through the online form or visit the campus to begin the application. The online form can be accessed via the SNIS website, and applicants may also start filling out the application form. The Admissions Team will contact you within 24 hours to learn more about your child. Admissions are available throughout the year based on seat availability.

Scholarships

SNIS Outstanding Achievement Scholarships are awarded to new IB DP Grade 11 and 12 applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude, leadership and artistic or athletic excellence. Up to 50% of tuition fees may be awarded; eight scholarships are offered each year. One recipient receives 50% and the remaining awards range from 35% to 25% of tuition, with scholarships covering tuition fees only (books, kit, exam fees, trips and boarding are excluded). Scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee and are reviewed each semester; renewal for the second year depends on performance and conduct and the right to withdraw a scholarship exists if standards are not met. Eligibility includes a minimum 85% in Grades 9 and 10 for Grade 11, with further details determined by SNIS. Key dates: Scholarship Application Deadline is May 15; Scholarship Assessment occurs on the last Saturday of May and the first Saturday of June. How to apply: download and complete the application form and send it with required documents to scholarships@snis.edu.in; include a clear email subject line “Scholarship Application for IB DP”; documents include a passport photograph, birth certificate, and Grade 9 final and Grade 10 reports; for questions, contact Ms Gayathri, Admissions Manager.

Waitlist

That seat will be offered to the next candidate on our waitlist if the admission offer is not accepted by the prescribed deadline.

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FAQs

Where is Sharanya Narayani International School located, and what is its campus like?

The school is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, at #232/1, Thoranahalli, Byranahalli Post, Near Hoskote, Bangalore 563130. The campus spans about 60 acres and is described as a green sanctuary outside the city, about 30–35 minutes from Whitefield and 45 minutes from the Bangalore International Airport.

What age range does SNIS serve?

SNIS serves students from ages 3 to 18, covering Nursery through Grade 12, with both day and boarding options available.

What curriculum does SNIS follow and is it a co-educational school with boarding?

SNIS offers the IB framework: PYP for Nursery–Grade 5, MYP for Grade 6–10, and DP for Grade 11–12. It is a co-educational school that provides both day and boarding options.

How does the admissions process work at SNIS?

Prospective families can inquire online or visit the campus; the Admissions Team contacts you within 24 hours to discuss your child, and admissions are offered throughout the year based on seat availability.

Does SNIS offer scholarships, and who is eligible?

Yes. SNIS offers the Outstanding Achievement Scholarships for new IB DP Grade 11 and 12 entrants, up to 50% of tuition. Eight scholarships are awarded each year, with renewals based on performance and conduct; a May 15 deadline applies for scholarship applications.

What happens if an admission offer isn't accepted on time?

If an admission offer isn't accepted by the prescribed deadline, the seat is offered to the next candidate on the waitlist.

Is there a Golf Excellence Program, and what does it cost?

Yes, there is a Golf Excellence Program for Grades 6–8 that costs INR 16,00,000 per year. This package includes tuition, boarding for those grades, uniforms, books, labs, co-curricular activities, 420+ hours of multi-sports, meals, and transport between the academy and the school, with some items billed separately such as field trips and golf equipment.

How are fees billed and what are the payment terms?

An application fee is required at application, and admission offers must be paid by the deadline to secure a seat. Detailed term-by-term billing schedules and the list of accepted payment methods are not published publicly; admissions and accounts teams can clarify payment arrangements.

What IB programmes does SNIS offer?

SNIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). PYP runs Nursery through Grade 5, MYP covers Grade 6–10, and DP is for Grade 11–12.

What are the class sizes and student–teacher ratios at SNIS?

Nursery to Grade 5 classes have two teachers per class. Senior School student–teacher ratios range from 24:1 to 5:1, with class sizes capped at 24 students.

How are SNIS graduates prepared for higher education after the IB DP?

IB Diploma graduates are recognized by Indian and international universities, and graduates are eligible to sit for government exams such as UPSC, NDA, CDS, IIT/IIM, NEET, CET, and JEE.

What sport facilities does SNIS offer?

Outdoor facilities include a cricket ground with batting cage, two full-size lawn tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a half Olympic-size swimming pool, and a full-size basketball court. Indoor facilities include badminton courts, table tennis, archery, carom, chess, and other activities.

What academic facilities support learning at SNIS?

Classrooms are spacious with natural lighting and technology such as laptops, smart boards, and projectors. There is a Computer Lab with desktops, laptops, iPads, and high-speed internet, a digital library, and dedicated science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Are there sustainability and campus features at SNIS?

Yes. The 60-acre campus features over 2000 trees, solar power for the campus and academic block, rainwater harvesting, and an on-site sewage treatment plant; there is also an organic garden and orchard supplying fresh produce for meals.

What extracurricular clubs and activities can students join?

SNIS offers clubs such as Model United Nations, Reading and Debate Club, STEAM Club, Fitness Club, and Home Science Club, along with arts programs in music, dance, drama, drawing, painting, and crafts; monthly educational outings are also planned.

What kind of college guidance and university placements does SNIS provide?

SNIS provides College Counselling and University Placements, uses BridgeU for guidance, and hosts university fairs. It is a SAT Center and UCAS Center to support higher education opportunities.

What is Meraki and what other community activities are there?

Meraki is the school's student-led cultural festival featuring dance, music, technology, fashion and more, with events such as Dance Mania and Tech Champs. The school also runs Run For Care in partnership with Bangalore Hospice Trust Karunashraya.

What wellbeing and SEN support does SNIS offer?

SNIS provides Student Support Services to assist students with special educational needs, and ESL Camp supports English language learners. The school emphasizes social and emotional development within a multicultural community.

How is safeguarding and safety managed on campus?

SNIS uses 24/7 CCTV and trained security guards, GPS-enabled buses with a female attendant, and a three-stage staff verification process. Regular fire and emergency drills are conducted, and there are on-site infirmary facilities with hospital partnerships for emergencies.

What boarding options are available and how are housing arrangements organized?

SNIS offers regular (full-term) and weekly boarding with separate blocks for boys and girls. Rooms typically house three students with en-suite bathrooms, and there is an on-site infirmary with dorm supervision.

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