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The Shishukunj International School - Indore Jhalaria Campus

India, Indore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Shishukunj International School is a CBSE-affiliated day school in Indore with two campuses, Jhalaria and North Campus. It follows the CBSE curriculum and uses Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation; the Session 2025-2026 syllabus covers Classes I–XII. Classes I–XII offer subject combinations in Commerce, Science and Humanities, with French or Sanskrit as a third language for VI–VIII, and Hindi, Sanskrit or French as second language options for IX–X. Average class sizes range from 30 to 40, and the campus features 45 digital classrooms, CCTV, campus LAN/Wi-Fi, digital boards and uninterrupted power via an online UPS and generator. The school houses a 1,500-title library, extensive science labs, Anveshika physics initiatives, a finishing school lab, and dedicated spaces for arts, performing arts and languages. It supports a wide range of sports, a large dining hall, and a Performing Arts program. International programs include the British Council International Dimension in School Certification (2020–2023), IAYP, intercultural exchanges and Model United Nations.

Jalaria, Bypass Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452016, India

The Essentials

The Shishukunj International School - Indore Jhalaria Campus has instruction in English.

Location

The Shishukunj International School has two Indore campuses in Madhya Pradesh: North Campus on Indore–Ujjain Road (Gram Badodia Ema, behind Vishwanath Dham) and Jhalaria Campus on Bypass Road (Jhalaria, Indore 452016).

Stages

The school comprises a Junior Wing and a Senior Wing in Indore. The Senior Wing offers Classes XI and XII, while the Junior Wing serves the lower grades.

Type

Day school.

Additional learning support

Inclusive Education: supports students with special needs through graded papers, specially curated worksheets, frequent oral assessments, and relaxed evaluation to help each student bloom at their own pace.

Country affiliation

India (CBSE-affiliated).

School day structure

Timings: 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Bus service

Bus service is available; bus tracking is provided via the school's circulars and bus-tracking portal, with separate transport contacts for the Junior Wing and Senior Wing.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Students must wear a neat, ironed uniform on all occasions, and the identity card is compulsory. Sports uniforms are worn only on sports days. Uniform details vary by grade for Summer and Winter, and parents may have uniforms stitched or bought locally according to the listed specifications.

Food Options

The school has 2 dining halls and 2 well-equipped kitchens that can serve up to 1500 students. Vegetarian food is provided to all students, prepared under hygienic conditions and supervised by the director.

House System

The school has four houses: Devi Ahilya, Lata Mangeshkar, Kalam, and Dhyanchand. Inter-house events and competitions—such as Sanskrit shloks, Hindi Katha Kathan, and other activities—are regularly held.

Governance and Ownership

Promoted and managed by Shishukunj International Foundation, the school is governed by a School Managing Committee led by Dr. Lalita Singh (Principal, Member Secretary). It is affiliated to the Shishukunj International Society, London.
Fees
Application and one-time fees

- Registration / Application fee: INR 3,000–3,500 (one-time).
- Admission / Entrance fee (one-time): INR 10,000–50,000 depending on campus and year group; early-years/admission to specific campuses is at the higher end of this range.
- Security deposit (one-time): INR 3,000–10,000; some listings identify the security amount as non‑refundable.

Tuition and recurring annual charges by year group (annual totals and per-term equivalents)

Notes on presentation: the items listed below combine the school's published annual tuition with separately listed recurring charges (transport, food/meals and annual/upgradation charges) where those are published. Per-term amounts shown are the annual total divided into three equal terms (per-term figures are inferred by dividing the published annual total by three and are labelled as such).

- Junior KG – Senior KG (annual):
- Tuition: INR 85,500
- Transport (annual): INR 18,500
- Food/meals (annual): INR 13,500
- Annual charges / upgradation: INR 25,000
- Total annual charge: INR 142,500
- Per term (annual ÷ 3, inferred): INR 47,500.

- Class I – V (annual):
- Tuition: INR 95,100
- Transport (annual): INR 18,500
- Food/meals (annual): INR 13,500
- Annual charges / upgradation: INR 31,000
- Total annual charge: INR 158,100
- Per term (annual ÷ 3, inferred): INR 52,700.

- Class VI – X (annual):
- Tuition: INR 98,300
- Transport (annual): INR 18,500
- Food/meals (annual): INR 13,500
- Annual charges / upgradation: INR 32,000
- Total annual charge: INR 162,300
- Per term (annual ÷ 3, inferred): INR 54,100.

- Class XI – XII (annual):
- Tuition: INR 101,400
- Transport (annual): INR 18,500
- Food/meals (annual): INR 13,500
- Annual charges / upgradation: INR 32,500
- Total annual charge: INR 165,900
- Per term (annual ÷ 3, inferred): INR 55,300.

- Alternate campus examples and variations:
- Some campuses list a single consolidated annual fee figure (example: INR 135,000 annual for one IGCSE campus) plus separately stated transport, admission, application and security amounts; one-campus examples show transport listed at INR 26,000 and admission as INR 50,000. These campus-level differences will change the totals above for those locations.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published fee items are presented as annual charges (tuition, transport, food, annual/upgradation). A standard per‑term invoice schedule (dates and number of instalments) is not published in the public fee summaries used here; per‑term figures above were calculated by dividing the published annual total into three equal terms for clarity. Parents should expect the school to invoice the annual charges and to offer either an annual payment or a multi‑instalment arrangement in line with common local practice, but no specific instalment calendar or penalties are published in the publicly available fee summaries.

Boarding fees

- The school is listed as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is published for the campuses covered. Transport and meal charges are published instead.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Transport / bus fee: published as an annual charge (typical published values include INR 18,500 per year for the general Indore listings and up to INR 26,000 at some campuses). Transport is billed separately from tuition in published summaries.
- Food / meal charges (annual): commonly published as INR 13,500 per year in the Indore listings.
- Annual charges / upgradation fees: published annually and vary by year group (examples above show INR 25,000–32,500). These are charged in addition to tuition and often appear as a separate line item.
- Other annual/one‑time items shown in published summaries: “Other fees” (examples listed in some campus summaries), development fees, exam or activity charges; amounts vary by campus and year group.
- Uniforms, textbooks and optional activity charges: not itemised with fixed prices in the public fee summaries used here; these are listed as standard additional costs in campus FAQs and fee breakdowns.

Refund information

- Some published fee items are identified as non‑refundable (security fees are specifically described as non‑refundable in some campus summaries). A comprehensive public refund policy or a full list of refundable vs refundable items is not provided in the fee summaries used here.

Fee payment options

- Published public fee summaries do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, UPI). No formal list of payment channels is published in the fee summaries referenced here. Parents will normally make payments through the school's finance office or the school's nominated payment channel; published summaries do not specify which channels are accepted.

Summary of key line items (examples)

- Typical annual total (Junior KG – Senior KG): INR 142,500 (per term inferred: INR 47,500).
- Typical annual total (Class I – V): INR 158,100 (per term inferred: INR 52,700).
- Typical annual total (Class VI – X): INR 162,300 (per term inferred: INR 54,100).
- Typical annual total (Class XI – XII): INR 165,900 (per term inferred: INR 55,300).
- One‑time application / registration: INR 3,000–3,500; one‑time admission fee: INR 10,000–50,000; security deposit: INR 3,000–10,000 (security amounts are sometimes described as non‑refundable).
Academics

The Shishukunj International School - Indore Jhalaria Campus teaches CBSE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The Shishukunj International School follows the CBSE curriculum. Jhalaria Campus is CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 1030239) and North Campus is CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 1031254). In Classes XI and XII the school offers four combinations (A–D) with each combination listing compulsory and optional subjects across Commerce, Science and Humanities. Languages Offered include a choice between French and Sanskrit as a third language for VI–VIII; for IX–X, Hindi, Sanskrit and French are offered as second language options. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation guides assessment; average class size ranges from 30 to 40 students. The Syllabus is published for Session 2025–2026 (Classes I–XII).

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is 30-40 students.

Exam Results

Board Results show Class X and Class XII results for the 2024–25 session were announced.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Counselling Cell guides and counsels all Shishyans, offering group and individual counselling.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Following the philosophy Let Every bud bloom, Inclusive Education helps students with special needs with graded papers, specially curated worksheets, and oral assessments to learn at their own pace.

Mental Wellbeing

Counselling Cell supports mental wellbeing through group and individual counselling.

Safeguarding

The school has an Anti-Bullying Committee and a Bullying Policy.
Parent Experience

History

Shishukunj Indore, also known as The Shishukunj International School, was established in 1999. The school is part of the Shishukunj International Foundation, guided by founding pillars late Vallabhbhai, late Indubhai and late Devchandbhai. Founding member Indubhai passed away in 2006, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The Shishukunj International Foundation was established in 2010. In 2016 Shishukunj marked 75 years since its foundation.

Community

The Shishukunj conducts Social Outreach programs at the Indore Jhalaria Campus. Programs include Mutthi Bhar Anaaj Campaign with AFS India and collaborations with Government School, Jhalaria, and Sarita Bindal Social Welfare Society. Shishyans participate in initiatives with Sanskaar Shala, Jeevan Shala, Anubhooti Seva Vision Centre and other local organizations, including Anganwadi visits. The outreach activities feature campaigns, visits and service projects that involve students in community welfare.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PTA (Parent Teachers Association) exists at The Shishukunj International School, Indore – Jhalaria Campus. A PTA document lists twelve members. The members are: Amit Shrivastava; Amit Saggi; Piyush Rathi; Puneet Pandey; Madhulika Karun; Shikha Sethi; Saurabh Julka; Ajay Kumar Ostwal; Geetanjali Athale; Utkarsh Deshpande; Mohita Lilani; Sajan Panicker. The document provides each member's contact information. The PTA supports parent engagement within the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The Shishukunj International School has 45 digital classrooms equipped with audio-visual aids and large display boards. All campus buildings are secured with CCTV, and classrooms, laboratories and halls have digital boards and PA systems with a campus LAN and Wi‑Fi. An online UPS system and a diesel generator provide uninterrupted power to classrooms, labs and networks. The dining hall can serve up to 1,500 students with a hygienic, vegetarian kitchen supervised by the directors. The well-stocked library houses over 1,500 titles, journals and reference materials to support reading and research, while science laboratories accommodate physics, biology, chemistry, composite science and junior science projects.

Sports Facilities

The school offers facilities for athletics and a range of sports: Badminton (4 synthetic courts); Squash (2 wooden courts); Tennis (2 synthetic courts); Swimming pools (Olympic-size 50 m pool, 25 m pool, and a baby pool); Shooting range (6 lanes, 10 m); Table Tennis (6 tables); Chess room; Cricket ground with 4 practice nets; Skating arena; Football grounds (2); Basketball courts (2, cemented); 200 m track; Gymnasium.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include science labs with dedicated spaces for physics, biology, chemistry, a composite science lab and a junior science lab. The campus features Anveshika, an IAPT initiative to promote experiment-based physics, hands-on demonstrations and teacher training. The library houses over 1,500 titles and journals; the computer and language labs provide 45-workstation computer facilities. Arts & Crafts spaces include a spacious art complex with a dedicated art room, clay modelling room and a craft room; Performing Arts spaces offer separate rooms for western dance, Indian classical dance (Kathak), vocal music, percussion and string instruments. Unique Labs include a Finishing School Lab for life and leadership skills, communication skills classes and food craft facilities. The campus is connected by a Local Area Network supporting academic and admin areas, with digital boards, PA systems, and online UPS/back-up power across classrooms, labs and LAN/Wi‑Fi networks.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school has international programs under its Internationalism theme, including The British Council International Dimension in School Certification (2020–2023), the International Award for Young People (IAYP) with a National Operator License and Bronze medals earned by students, and numerous inter-cultural exchange activities. Inter-cultural exchanges have included Spain language camps (2019), AFS short-term exchanges to Hungary (2019), NSLI‑Y exchanges with the United States (2018–), Russia exchanges (2018), and Singapore visits (2019). Model United Nations is also part of the school's extracurricular landscape.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The Shishukunj International School runs international programs through the British Council, including the International Dimension in School Certification for 2020–2023. British Council Projects engage students from Class I to XII with topics such as travel writing, emerging economies, money management, energy, global waste management, and culture. Model United Nations provides opportunities for research, public speaking, debating, writing, teamwork, and leadership, with participation in conferences such as DCMUN, ILMUNC, and WIMUN. Inter Cultural Exchange Programs give students overseas experiences in Spain, Hungary, Singapore, Russia, and the United States.

Arts & Creative

Arts and crafts facilities are available for students to express creativity in a spacious and well-equipped complex. The school provides training in performing arts across multiple disciplines. An Arts & Crafts area and a Performing Arts program support creative expression.

Cultural & Language

Languages Offered include French and Sanskrit as a third language for VI–VIII, and Hindi, Sanskrit and French as the second language for IX–X. Inter Cultural Exchange Programs provide intercultural experiences such as a Spain Language Summer Camp and AFS short-term exchanges to Hungary, along with other international opportunities.

Social & Hobbies

Events & Activities cover Class Activity, Inter-School Events, School Events, Inter-House Events, Tours & Excursions, and other activities. Tours & Excursions include educational and adventure trips such as Sursingdhar, Shimla, Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh, and Kanatal. The school also hosts language and science based events such as English Day and National Science Day.

Community & Service

Social Outreach includes Joy of Giving campaigns from preparatory stages, festive Sewa events like Sewa Christmas and Sewa Diwali, and community visits such as SEWA to Sankranti and Solsinda Government School. SEWA volunteers run community service drives under principles of service beyond self, and campaigns like Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam promote environmental care. The Joy of Giving and Kindness Drive reinforces the school's focus on caring for others.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership is organised through House Leaders and Student Council. House Leaders, Sports Captains, and Junior Prefects fill roles across houses named Devi Ahilya, Dhyanchand, Kalam and Lata Mangeshkar. Junior Prefects for Classes VI–VIII and other leadership roles provide opportunities for peer mentoring and organizational experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school provides extensive sports facilities for athletics, aquatics, cricket, football, tennis, table tennis, skating, badminton, squash, and basketball. Umang, a Parent Sports Extravaganza, and other Republic Day and English Day events foster physical fitness, teamwork, and school spirit. National Science Day celebrations combine science learning with creative performance.
Languages

Language Provision

French and Sanskrit are offered as the third language for classes VI–VIII. For IX–X, Hindi, Sanskrit and French are offered as second language options. Languages taught include French, Sanskrit and Hindi.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Admissions for Session 2026-27 are open. Registration is completed online by clicking on 'Apply Now'. Submitting the registration form does not imply admission. For Nursery admissions, the ward must complete 3 years as on 31/03/2026. 2. The school requires the following documents to be uploaded with the registration: birth certificate; recent formal photographs of the ward and parents (photos should be less than 3 months old, against white background, not blurred, and in portrait 3 cm x 4 cm size); the previous two years' report cards and mid-term assessment copies for the current year (applicable for classes V and above). 3. The 'Admissions Office Details' provide contact information for both the North Campus and Jhalaria Campus, and the online form is hosted at forms.edunexttechnologies.com. The school is CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 1031254. and admissions office timings are 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Scholarships

The school awards scholarships to students of Classes XI and XII based on academic performance amounting to almost 1 crore. In 2023-24, 69 Shishyans of Class XI received Merit Scholarships ranging from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,10,000; 65 Shishyans of Class XII received Merit Scholarships in the same range; 10 Shishyans were awarded Sports Scholarships in the range Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,10,000. The Shri Indubhai Davey Memorial Excellence Award provides Rs. 25,000 for students securing admission to prestigious institutes or achieving high ranks after Class XII (e.g., IIT-JEE, NEET, etc.). Fee subsidies are available for families facing economic hardship, and inclusive education support is provided for students with special needs (graded papers, tailored worksheets, frequent oral assessments, and relaxed assessment).
School Events
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