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The School of Raya

India, Bengaluru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹600,000 - 1,300,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Hindi, Mandarin
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The School of Raya in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum for ages 3 to 18. It provides PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for 11–16, and DP for 16–19, with the diploma recognized by universities worldwide. The campus is designed around Campus as Character and spans nine acres, featuring India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, and a 200-meter athletics track. Inside, there is a 450-seat auditorium, visual arts studios, and The Atelier, a space where making is treated with the same rigour as writing. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary units, and student agency in PYP; global contexts, Personal Project, and Service as Action in MYP; and Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS in DP. Notable programs include Exhibition in Grade 5, Model G20 Summit, Raya Cup athletics, and the Raya Vipers sports teams. Tribes house system and international celebrations enrich the campus culture.

Hennur Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, Bengaluru - 562149, Karnataka, India

The Essentials

The School of Raya has 250 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Hennur Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, Bengaluru - 562149, Karnataka, India. It is in North Bengaluru (Hennur area). The campus sits along Hennur Bagalur Road and is part of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The location is in an urban Indian city.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (Ages 3–11); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11–16); Diploma Programme (Ages 16–19).

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Every meal is cooked on campus in Raya's own kitchen. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available, and meals are built around protein. The cafeteria is semi-outdoor with al fresco tables.

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by a leadership team including Chairman Somasekhar Thummala and Founder Suneel Thummala. Head of School is Sailaja Vittaldev; Head of Curriculum is Anthony Gonsalves; PYP Principal is Rachana Reddy Kothapally; MYP Principal is Ruchira Banka; Sports Director is Syam Mohan. The school is an authorised IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme.
Fees

Annual tuition at The School of Raya ranges from INR 600,000 to INR 1,300,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration / application fees are accepted as part of the admissions process and are treated as non-refundable and non-transferable in general.

Tuition fees by programme / year groups

- Published tuition is provided as a programme-range rather than a grade-by-grade list: Annual tuition ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 depending on the programme (Early Years & PYP at the lower end; Diploma Programme at the upper end). The stated tuition covers academic resources, on-campus co-curricular activities, and student support services.

Per-term and billing schedule / payment terms

- Billing options available: annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans. Parents may choose one of these schedules when settling tuition.

- Online payments are processed through a secure payment gateway (Razorpay). A confirmation receipt is generated on successful payment and fee receipts may also be available through the parent portal or ERP. Any convenience or processing charges and applicable taxes imposed by banks or payment providers are payable by the payer unless otherwise stated.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding fees are listed among the types of fees that can be accepted through the school's online payment process, but no boarding-fee amounts or a public boarding programme schedule are published.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Transportation fees, examination fees, activity fees, and event fees are expressly listed as fee categories that can be charged and collected. Specific amounts for uniform, transport, books, and other ancillary costs are not published as grade-by-grade amounts. tuition is noted to include academic resources and on-campus co-curriculars, which some standard ancillary costs may be covered by.

Sibling discounts and scholarships

- A sibling discount is offered: the younger sibling receives a 10% reduction on tuition when a family enrols more than one child. Scholarships (academic, sports, and art) are available specifically for the Diploma Programme.

Refunds and cancellation

- Registration / application fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable except where law requires or where the school determines a payment was collected in error. Tuition and other fees are refundable only in accordance with the school's published fee/admission policies and applicable regulations; approved refunds are processed only after verification and internal approvals. Duplicate or excess payments are verified and eligible refunds or adjustments are processed after confirmation. Refunds, once approved, are normally processed within 7–15 working days via the original mode of payment, subject to banking timelines. Cancellation or reversal of online payments after successful completion is generally not permitted and is considered only in exceptional circumstances.

Payment methods and contact for payments

- Online payment processing is performed through Razorpay; the school does not store debit/credit card, net-banking, UPI or other banking credentials. Parents are responsible for entering accurate student details (Admission Number / Student ID) when making payments. For payment-related queries or unresolved transactions, contact the School Finance Office at finance@theschoolofraya.com or +91 99011 77888.

Summary of available fee information for 2026/27

- The published, programme-level figures available for 2026/27 are: an annual tuition range of INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000; payment-plan options (annual / semi-annual / monthly); sibling discount (10% for younger siblings); scholarship availability for DP; and detailed payment and refund terms (including use of Razorpay and refund processing timelines). A grade-by-grade, per-term fee schedule and specific one-time charges (application amount, security deposit, uniform or per-grade tuition per term) are not published as public line-item amounts.
Academics

The School of Raya teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The School of Raya offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary units of inquiry, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. MYP focuses on global contexts, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking. DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service, and university recognition worldwide. The school is an IB World School in Bangalore, India.

Student Teacher Ratio
Teacher to student ratio is 1:12 across every programme.

Higher Education Progression
University recognition worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Well-Being supports are integrated into Raya's day-to-day learning. A dedicated Well-Being Counselor provides a confidential space for dialogue and helps students develop emotional intelligence and coping strategies to foster resilience and self-awareness. The counselor's work aims to support emotional health alongside academic growth. Counselling Pods offer serene, private spaces staffed by certified mental health professionals for ongoing wellbeing support. An infirmary with a full-time nurse ensures health needs are addressed promptly as part of overall safeguarding.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learner Empowerment Hub (LEH) is Raya's department for learning differences, with specialists and their own space working with families to keep each child moving forward. The LEH meets each student where they are and provides targeted help alongside the classroom teacher. This integrated support is part of Raya's everyday school operations, not a separate clinical service.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. From Primary 1, students pick a second language: Spanish, French, or Hindi and stay with it through the programmes. Kannada is taught as a state-manded language, focused on listening and speaking.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a central part of Raya's approach. A Well-Being Counselor provides confidential support to build emotional intelligence and coping strategies. Counselling Pods offer private spaces staffed by certified professionals for ongoing mental health support. The on-site infirmary, with a dedicated nurse, supports immediate care and safety needs as part of everyday wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding the Space to Question is a foundational Raya principle. Documented frameworks protect freedom of thought, expression and peaceful assembly, reinforcing the right to question and to disagree respectfully. The school emphasizes creating safe spaces for open dialogue and critical thinking within the community.
Parent Experience

Community
Campus Life includes tournaments, performances, and exhibitions. Rayots inhabit the campus, organized into four Tribes—Rann (Desert, Yellow), Skog (Forest, Green), Moana (Ocean, Blue), and Kazan (Volcano, Red)—on a 9-acre campus with a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio. Facilities include India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, a 200-meter track, a 450-seat auditorium, visual arts studios, and the Atelier. Community events include the Model G20 Summit, Her Space, an Independence Day Celebration, and Kairos - Raya's inaugural TOK Exhibition.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The School of Raya is an IB World School in Bengaluru and is designed around Campus as Character. This is not a school that looks like a school; every inch of it is intentional. It features India's largest school skatepark, a 55 ft climbing wall, a 25-metre pool, and a 200m athletics track. Inside, there is a 450-seat auditorium, visual arts studios, and the Atelier, where making something is treated with the same rigour as writing about it. The Raya Vipers compete, and take sports seriously. The campus supports IB programmes PYP, MYP, and DP.

Sports Facilities
India's largest school skatepark. A 55 ft climbing wall. A 25-metre pool. A 200m athletics track. The Raya Vipers compete, and take sports seriously.

Academic Facilities
Visual arts studios are on campus. The Atelier is a dedicated space where making something is treated with the same rigour as writing about it. These facilities support creative inquiry across IB programmes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Campus Life includes tournaments, performances, and exhibitions. Inter-house sports season is part of the yearly calendar. Raya Cup is an inter-school basketball and football tournament.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The School of Raya offers the IB continuum with PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. The PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning from the start, transdisciplinary units, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. The MYP emphasizes global contexts across subjects, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking; the DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service with university recognition worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Visual arts studios and The Atelier are on campus, with The Atelier treating making with the same rigour as writing. A sample art experience is seen in MYP 1 Visual Arts, where learners engage in visual arts work as part of the program.

Cultural & Language
The school uses a Tribes house system with four Tribes: Rann (Desert, Yellow), Skog (Forest, Green), Moana (Ocean, Blue), Kazan (Volcano, Red). The campus hosts cultural events such as Independence Day celebrations and international simulations like Model G20 Summit.

Social & Hobbies
The Raya Vipers are the school's sports teams and compete across campus; the campus includes India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, and a 200-meter athletics track. Tournaments, performances, and exhibitions are part of Raya in motion, supported by a 450-seat auditorium and arts facilities.

Community & Service
The MYP includes Service as Action, and the DP includes Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Kairos was Raya's inaugural Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge Exhibition.

Leadership & Professional
Students lead initiatives such as Raya's Model G20 Summit, a student-led diplomatic simulation. Raya's Tribes foster collaboration and leadership within the student community through a house system and identity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus spans nine acres and features India's largest school skatepark, a 55-foot climbing wall, a 25-meter pool, and a 200-meter athletics track. The campus also includes a 450-seat auditorium and visual arts studios, supporting movement, performance, and making. Raya in motion describes a year with tournaments, performances, and exhibitions.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. From Primary 1, students pick a second language: Spanish, French, or Hindi, and stay with it through the programmes. Kannada is taught as a state-mandated language, focused on listening and speaking, so students understand the language of Karnataka.
Reputation

Accreditations
Authorised IB World School — PYP · MYP · DP
Admissions

Admissions
The school admits into PYP, MYP and DP. The admissions process is a conversation-based assessment with no entrance test and no academic shortlist. 01 Book a tour: reach out to schedule a visit and receive a date and what to expect on the day. 02 Visit campus: meet the admissions team, walk spaces that matter, and watch a normal day in motion; there is no presentation or sales process. 03 Submit your application: the formal step includes the application form, academic records, and any other information about the child. 04 Have a conversation: a conversation with the child and a separate one with the family to understand how they think, what they care about, and what they need.

Scholarships
Academic, sports, and art scholarships are available for the Diploma Programme.
School Events
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