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The International School Bangalore (TISB)

India, Bengaluru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹1,060,000 - 1,090,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Hindi, German, Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The International School Bangalore (TISB) is a co-educational day and boarding school located on a 140-acre campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Founded in 2000 by Dr. K P Gopalkrishna, it is part of the National Academy for Learning Trust (NAFL) and offers an international curriculum with a bespoke approach. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, with English as the main language of instruction and additional languages in French and Hindi. In Grades 9–10, students follow the Cambridge IGCSE, and Grades 11–12 complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Facilities include dedicated Primary Years spaces, a Senior School Academic Block, two auditoria, music rooms, art and ICT suites, and medical and boarding housing. The campus supports extensive sport, including a cricket pitch, football and hockey fields, a 25-meter pool, tennis and basketball courts, and more, and arts, clubs, and field trips for holistic development and learning globally.

NAFL Valley, Circle, Sarjapur Road, near Dommasandra, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562125, India

The Essentials

The International School Bangalore (TISB) has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India

Stages
Primary Years and Senior School; for boys and girls aged 3-18

Type
Co-educational, day and boarding through school

Pupil Nationality Mix
28 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native English speakers.

Bus service
Buses operate from various points around Bangalore to bring students to school; return journeys depart after lessons, and a limited number depart after after-school activities.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding at TISB starts from Grade 5 onwards. Boarders live in one of three boarding houses—Junior Boys International House (JBIH), Boys International House (BIH), and Girls International Boarding House (GIH)—with dedicated residential staff. The boarding environment emphasizes mutual trust, respect and privacy, and encourages boarders to develop leadership, communication and cultural understanding. From the academic year 2023-24, Grade 5 boarding was introduced to provide access to the campus and its holistic education.

Food Options
Meals are served in the Cafeteria and are supplemented by Street Food and the Tuck Shop.

House System
There is a strong House system; students are assigned to a House when they arrive, and competitions such as Sports Day, dance, poetry, photography and debating are organized with House involvement.

Governance and Ownership
The school is overseen by a Board of Governors. The CEO notes that TISB is part of the NPS Group of Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International School Bangalore (TISB) ranges from INR 1,060,000 to INR 1,090,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application (registration) fee: INR 15,000.

One‑time / entry fees

- Admission (one‑time) fee: INR 195,000 (one‑time at acceptance).
- Security / deposit (reported by third‑party listing): INR 150,000.

Annual tuition (reported figures)

- Day students — Annual tuition (reported): INR 1,060,000 per year.
- Boarding students — Annual tuition / boarding package (reported): INR 1,090,000 per year.

Per‑term / per‑year‑group breakdown

- A detailed published breakdown showing tuition by individual year group (grade) or an official per‑term invoice schedule for each grade was not publicly available in the material reviewed. The school operates on a multi‑term academic calendar.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The application fee is payable at the time of submitting the application.
- After an offer is made, parents are required to confirm acceptance within the stated offer period (commonly two weeks) and pay the fees invoiced for securing the place. Fees are invoiced and must be paid according to the invoice terms.
- The school's academic calendar follows multiple terms in the year (term dates are published), so invoicing and payment are arranged around those term dates.

Boarding fees and boarding details

- Boarding is provided at the school. A published boarding package figure reported by third‑party listings is INR 1,090,000 per year (this was listed as the boarding fee/boarding annual). The boarding facility and pastoral provision are confirmed as part of the school's offerings. Exact boarding room types, meal plans and whether that figure covers all boarding‑related charges were not available in a definitive public fee schedule.

Other costs and recurring extras

- Typical additional costs identified or commonly charged by schools of this type include: uniforms, textbooks and learning materials, examination/IB/IGCSE registration fees, transport (bus) charges, optional co‑curricular activities and specialist programmes, and occasional trip or residential charges. Specific published amounts for these items for each year group were not available in the public material reviewed. Transportation availability is confirmed.

Refund information

- No definitive publicly posted refund policy or a detailed refund matrix for tuition, boarding or deposits was located in the reviewed materials. Where refunds or retention terms apply, they were not available in a clear, published fee schedule.

Fee payment options and practical notes on paying

- The school uses an online payment facility for events and school collections (a convenience fee from the payment gateway is applied when using the online payment channel). This indicates use of an electronic payment gateway for card/online payments; further accepted methods (bank transfer, cheque, etc.) are normally specified on invoices.

Summary of limitations in available public information

- A fully itemised, grade‑by‑grade and per‑term official fee schedule (showing exact per‑term tuition and itemised charges by year group) was not publicly available in the material reviewed. The figures above reflect the one‑time and annual numbers found in third‑party published listings and the school's public admissions materials confirming boarding, transport and term structure. For final invoiced figures, exact per‑term amounts, and formal refund terms, those details are issued by the school in its official invoice and fee schedule at the point of offer/acceptance.
Academics

The International School Bangalore (TISB) teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The International School Bangalore offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary Years, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in Grades 9–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12. The PYP uses six subject areas—Languages (English, French, Hindi), Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, and PSPE—taught through transdisciplinary themes of global significance. It emphasizes inquiry, student agency and conceptual understanding, and combines classroom learning with specialist subjects such as Art, Music, ICT, and Physical Education. IGCSE is taught in Grades 9–10 and IBDP prepares students for university admission in Grades 11–12. Languages of instruction include English, with additional language offerings in French and Hindi.

Higher Education Progression
TISB has a College Counselling department that supports university admissions worldwide. The Class of 2025 achieved a 100% college placement rate with USD 13.1 million in scholarships, and destinations included prestigious universities across the USA, UK,Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Gifted and Talented
TISB provides opportunities for talented students through external programs such as the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search, with CTY-related awards earned by TISB students and LaunchX participation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school runs a PSHME programme covering social and emotional issues for all students in Grades 6-9. Form Tutors monitor wellbeing and provide daily contact as the first point of contact. Grade Coordinators oversee grade levels and liaise with parents on academic and pastoral matters. A hierarchical support system ensures every student has opportunities to talk with staff about personal concerns, with a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator and full-time School Counsellors available for confidential support. The Deputy Principal Pastoral and the School Counsellors lead awareness sessions on topics such as anti-bullying, anti-vaping, digital safety and healthy lifestyle choices. Well-being Prefects coordinate student-led wellbeing initiatives and Counselling Interns assist in program delivery.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides Special Educational Needs / Learning Support. During admissions, parents may disclose learning difficulties such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Autism Spectrum. The admissions policy notes the school may request medical reports and educational assessments to determine needs. The school is able to meet the needs of a prospective student without impairing the education of other students. If after admission an educational or physical need is discovered that TISB cannot cater for, it may be recommended that the student leaves. The Application Form states TISB is authorized to communicate with the previous school to verify past records and history when needs are identified.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction throughout the school. The school provides English as an Additional Language support to learners developing English proficiency. Continual assessment of a student's progress may indicate a need for EAL support, and progress is monitored with Individual Educational Plans. The English as an Additional Language Policy details monitoring and planning for EAL students.

Mental Wellbeing
The Well-being framework includes a PSHME programme addressing social and emotional issues, with support from Form Tutors and Grade Coordinators. The Well-being Department features full-time School Counsellors and wellbeing initiatives led by Well-being Prefects and Counselling Interns. The Deputy Principal Pastoral and the School Counsellors deliver awareness sessions on anti-bullying, digital safety and healthy lifestyle choices. The pastoral team provides confidential support to students, and the on-site Medical Center offers 24-hour care for health needs that may impact wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are central to TISB operations. Recruitment practices include safeguarding considerations, with a strong emphasis on child protection. Policies guide staff responsibilities in safeguarding, with confidential counselling records maintained in line with safeguarding and dataprotection policies. The Admissions process may require disclosures and supporting documentation, and the school may communicate with previous schools to verify past records when safeguarding needs are identified. If after admission a need arises that the school cannot cater for, this may be a basis for review of the placement.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2000 by Dr. K P Gopalkrishna, TISB is part of the National Academy for Learning Trust (NAFL). It is an independent, selective international boarding and day school. It has delivered high academic standards in IB and IGCSE throughout its history. It combines traditional values with a modern, global approach to life and learning.

Community
Charity initiatives are embedded in TISB life, combining creativity, leadership and service. Student-led flagship events bring the community together to raise funds for charities, with activities spanning sports leagues, fitness challenges and mega cultural and business festivals. VIVUM is the flagship interschool festival organized by Grade 12 students, attracting around 25 external schools and featuring InSpirit talks, poetry and music, with proceeds to charities such as the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research and the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation. The TISB Park Run unites students, parents, staff and alumni for health, fundraising and philanthropy.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a 140-acre campus in the Whitefield area of Bangalore. Facilities include a Reception & Small Auditorium, a Main Auditorium, a Senior School Academic Block, and Primary Years facilities. There are Music Rooms and an Amphitheatre, a Cafeteria, a Medical Centre, and boarding housing such as Boys International House, Girls International House, and Junior Boys International House. The campus houses extensive sports facilities including Football and Hockey Fields, a Cricket Pitch & Athletics Track, a Soccer Turf, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, two wooden badminton courts, two badminton courts, and a gymnasium/fitness suite. There is a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool.

Sports Facilities
The school has a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool. There is a cricket pitch and an athletics track. Two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a volleyball court are available. Two wooden badminton courts and two badminton courts, along with a gymnasium and a fitness suite, are on site. Football and hockey fields and a Soccer Turf are also part of the campus.

Academic Facilities
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, with languages including English, French and Hindi. The curriculum includes specialist subjects such as Art, Music, and ICT. The Senior School follows IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) (Grades 11-12). The Senior School Academic Block provides dedicated spaces for learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Activities are offered. Creative Arts include Art, Drama, and Music. Sport at TISB covers a range of activities and events. Trojans Interschool Events, TISBMUN and Future Leaders, Charity Events, and the Aajivan Lecture Series, and Trips are also part of the extracurricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a diverse range of after-school activities and co-curriculars that include Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art, and STEAM, to nurture intellectual interests beyond the classroom. In Senior School, Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts courses are available, alongside a Music Instrumental Programme with blocks of ten lessons per semester and student recitals. Model United Nations and related Future Leaders programs develop debating, research, and leadership for Grades 6–12, including IntramUN and TISBMUN. Experiential trips provide curriculum-aligned learning beyond the classroom, with a variety of department and senior trips such as Bali, Berlin–Krakow, and Spiti for broader global exposure.

Arts & Creative
Art at TISB offers ceramics, painting, drawing, and printing, with senior pathways into Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts. Drama and Music are central to Creative Arts, and the Music Instrumental Programme provides regular lessons and recitals for students to showcase their work. Dance is also offered through Ballet and Contemporary Dance as part of the co-curricular Arts offering. Senior and Middle School art programs provide opportunities to pursue artistic interests and potentially transition into related degree pathways.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations fosters international mindedness, with a dedicated MUN Club for Grades 6–12, including Junior and Senior MUN groups and internal INTRAMUN. The Aajivan Lecture Series runs monthly for Grades 9–12, exposing students to diverse perspectives from guest speakers. Trips provide cultural experiences and global exposure, including destinations such as Bali, Berlin, Krakow, and Spiti as part of department and summer programs. Modern Foreign Languages are offered, with lessons in English as the primary language of instruction.

Social & Hobbies
Co-Curricular Activities include Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art and Craft, Maker's Space, Indian Karate, and STEAM, providing a broad spectrum of hobbies and interests. After School Activities for Grades 3–5 include a range of sports—Soccer, Cricket, Swimming, Basketball, and Badminton—supplemented by professional coaching. The school also supports student musical performance through the Music Instrumental Programme and termly recitals. These activities complement a vibrant student life and opportunities for creative expression.

Community & Service
Charity events are a core part of school life, with flagship activities such as VIVUM (an interschool cultural and sporting festival) and Xavage (a student-run business festival) that raise funds for charities. Proceeds from VIVUM support organizations like the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, while Xavage emphasizes innovation and enterprise with charitable impact. The JBPL/JGBA leagues and the TISB Park Run promote community, leadership, and philanthropy, with Park Run supporting partner charities such as Snehagram.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is fostered through Grade 5 Prefects in the Primary Years, promoting values and initiatives with teacher support. The TISB MUN & Future Leaders program provides leadership roles, including an Executive Board and a Logistics team for Grade 10–12 students, and offers training in project management and global perspectives. The 1M1B Future Leaders program supports leadership development by aligning student projects with United Nations SDGs, including opportunities to present at the United Nations. These programs broaden leadership, teamwork, and professional skills across the upper grades.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport at TISB includes a broad after-school sports program for Grade 3–12, with options such as soccer, cricket, swimming, badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, hockey, table tennis, and athletics; after-school activities run 2:45–4:10pm. The campus features extensive facilities, including a 25m outdoor pool, cricket and hockey pitches, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, and a gym/fitness suite. The school also runs health and wellness initiatives through activities like the TISB Park Run, which funds partner charities, helping foster fitness and social responsibility. Outdoor and residential trips further support wellbeing and resilience through team-building and real-world experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
The main teaching language is English. The Primary Years Programme includes languages English, French and Hindi. English as an Additional Language is provided for students of all ages in both the Primary Years and Senior School. In Pre-K, English immersion is used for language learning. In the Senior School, EAL is delivered in small groups during MFL or English Literature, with Cambridge ESOL exams (KET/PET/FCE) offered, and in Grades 11–12 the focus remains on supporting mainstream IB English; EAL lessons may incur an extra fee.

Immersion Programs
Pre-K uses an English immersion programme for language learning. English Language Learners are formally assessed on arrival using Cambridge ESOL and CEFR levels, and placed in appropriate groups. In LG-G5, EAL lessons are conducted in small groups or during other subjects to support English reading and writing, and EAL provision may incur an extra fee.
Admissions

Admissions
The International School Bangalore (TISB) holds Open Mornings from January to April and welcomes inquiries year-round, subject to grade availability. The school is selective and admission is merit-based, with equal treatment for all applicants. Applicants complete an online enquiry, attend entrance assessments and an interview, and must provide prior school reports and a passport copy; a final decision rests with the Principal. The school operates in a diverse international context and aims to help students thrive in order to progress to international higher education. There is a waiting-list option when places are filled. The school is part of the NAFL Trust and is located at The International School Bangalore, NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India.

Scholarships
The Chairman's Scholarship is an esteemed award for exceptional IB students who achieve a perfect 45 on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Recipients for recent years have included multiple students. The site also notes that while a Chairman's Scholarship exists, the FAQ indicates that general scholarships or bursaries are not offered.

Waitlist
There may be waiting-list places for some grades when vacancies are filled and admission is not automatic. Applicants offered a place must confirm acceptance and pay the required fees and deposits within two weeks; where applicable, transfer documents and prior year reports may be required.
School Events
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