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Valistus International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹121,000 - 186,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Hindi, Korean
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Valistus International School in Bengaluru is a co-educational day school for ages 2 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge Pathways from Early Years through Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels. It is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with the first IBDP cohort planned for 2026–27. The campus on Whitefield–Hoskote Road is designed with international architects to support futuristic, sustainable, technology‑enabled learning. Facilities include Learning Zones, a Library and Learning Resource Center, Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Labs, Home Economics and classrooms, and on‑campus vegetarian meals. Sports facilities comprise a multipurpose Football Ground, a synthetic basketball court, cricket nets and indoor options. Extracurriculars span Sports Excellence and Visual & Performing Arts; clubs include Robotics and Coding, Inter Cultural Learning, and arts activities such as Music, Dance, Visual Arts and Drama. The school emphasizes global exposure, collaboration, and skills beyond the classroom today.

Sy. No.96/2, Seegehalli, Bengaluru East, Bidarahalli Hobli, Whitefield Hoskote Main Road, Kanamangala Post, Bengaluru 560067

The Essentials

Valistus International School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Valistus International School is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru East. Address: Sy. No.96/2, Seegehalli, Bidarahalli Hobli, Whitefield Hoskote Main Road, Kanamangala post, Bengaluru 560067. The area is a developing suburb of Bengaluru with access to major roads and public transport.

Stages
Valistus Early Years (Cambridge Early Years Foundational Stage); Cambridge Primary (Year 1–5); Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 6–8); Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE, Year 9–10); Cambridge Advanced (A & AS Levels, Year 11). The school is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with the first IBDP cohort expected in 2026–27.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Diverse community of foreign nationals and NRIs.

School day structure
Early Years: 9:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.; Foundation Stage (Lower KG and Upper KG): 9:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Grades 1 and above: 7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m., Monday to Friday; Year Groups 6 and above: two Saturdays a month, 7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The academic year runs from July to May.

Bus service
A school transport service covers most areas of East and South Bangalore, including Whitefield, Channasandra Main Road, Kadugodi, Budigere Cross, Aavalahalli, ITPL, Garudachar Palya, Marathalli Bridge, Soukya Road, Ramamurthi Nagar and Mahadevpuras. The service is optional and each bus is equipped with AC, CCTV, GPS-enabled app tracking and a dedicated attendant.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Food is provided on campus. Meals are freshly prepared on campus by an experienced catering partner, offering a nutritious vegetarian diet with eggs included. The menu balances Indian staples with oriental and international cuisines, catering to a diverse community of foreign nationals and NRIs, planned in consultation with a nutritionist, with menus regularly shared with parents.

House System
Learners are divided into tribes and allocated to one tribe at enrollment. There are four tribes: Hope Tribe (Gold) focusing on connecting with home country needs and helping the needy; Empathy Tribe (Red) focusing on animal welfare and environmental issues; Peace Tribe (Blue) focusing on understanding world-wide concerns and promoting peace through inter-cultural learning; Equality Tribe (Pink) focusing on inclusion, openness to differences, and supporting peers. Tribes reflect a family-oriented approach and are named after the values they emphasize.

Governance and Ownership
Valistus International School is operated under the Chalasani Education Trust. The school is governed by the Valistus Governing Board, which includes members such as Dr. C. Purna Chandra Rao, Srinivas Kumar C, Dr. Gummadi Narendra Sekhar, N. Ramu, and Sri Nandini C. The Trust is the overarching owner and guiding entity for Valistus.
Fees

Annual tuition at Valistus International School ranges from INR 121,000 to INR 186,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fee
- An admission fee is required to block a student's seat; this payment must be made within one week of the school confirming a place.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public, itemised tuition schedule by year group or per-term/per-year amounts on its publicly available admissions or curriculum pages. Parents should expect that a formal tuition schedule is provided by the admissions office at the time of offer.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year runs from July to May. Specific billing schedules (for example: termly, semesterly or annual invoices), due dates, late‑payment penalties and detailed payment terms are not published in a public fee schedule. The school requires the admission fee to be paid to hold a seat within one week of offer.

Boarding fees
- Valistus operates as a day school and does not list boarding provisions; boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other compulsory or regularly charged costs
- Meals: Food is mandatory for all students; the school provides a campus-prepared vegetarian menu (eggs included). The school's public pages note meals are mandatory but do not state whether meal charges are included in tuition or billed separately.
- Extended day-care: Extended day-care for early years (EY1 and EY2) is available until 2:50 p.m.; additional charges apply for extended day-care. The exact additional charge is not published.
- Transport: Optional AC bus transport with GPS tracking, CCTV and attendants is available and is charged separately; specific route fees and rates are not published.
- Uniforms, textbooks, activity charges and other ancillary costs: The school confirms uniforms and other operational elements are determined by school policy, but no public price list for uniform, books, stationery, co-curricular activity fees, exam fees, or occasional event charges is published.

Refund information
- Public pages do not publish a detailed refund or cancellation policy (for example: refunds of admission fees, tuition refunds for mid-year withdrawals, or notice-period conditions). Parents receive the school's specific fee and refund terms as part of the formal fee agreement at enrolment.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online gateway, cheques, UPI or other). Payment method details are provided to parents through admissions and the school office.

Other published programme fees
- The Valistus PDQ Centre (teacher professional development courses run by the school) publishes programme fees: Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CICTL) ₹105,000 and Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching & Learning (CIDTL) ₹155,000. These are separate from student tuition and are listed with their amounts.

Summary of availability
- The school confirms the need to pay an admission fee to block a seat, the academic calendar (July–May), that meals are mandatory, that extended day-care and transport are chargeable services, and that the school does not offer boarding. However, a public, itemised tuition schedule (per year group and per term), published billing timetable, payment methods, uniform and ancillary price lists, and refund terms are not available on the school's public admissions or curriculum pages. Parents are provided the full fee schedule and contract terms directly by the admissions office at offer or on request.
Academics

Valistus International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
From Year Group 1 onwards, students follow the Cambridge Pathways Curriculum. This includes Cambridge Early Years Foundational Stage; Cambridge Primary (Year 1-5); Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 6-8); Cambridge Upper Secondary: IGCSE (Year 9-10); Cambridge Advanced: A & AS levels (Year 11). In addition, Valistus is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and is currently in the authorization phase to offer this programme for Year Groups 11 and 12, with the first IBDP cohort set to begin in 2026-27.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 25 students. In Kindergarten and Early Primary Years, each class has two main facilitators, a teaching assistant, and a nanny.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni pursue higher education in Ivy League universities, IITs and BITS.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates social and emotional learning through mentoring and a collaborative culture. The three mantras of Valistus Learning Philosophy—Imagine, Innovate and Inspire—guide how learners engage and develop ethics and values. Inter Cultural Learning exposes students to global communities and exchange programs, fostering global citizenship and empathy. Mentors ask the right questions to help learners reflect and grow.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers French, Spanish or Hindi as second languages from Foundation Stage 2, and Kannada is offered as an additional language from Year Group 1.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's Green School design with up to 70% greenery and life on campus enhances physical and mental wellbeing for learners and staff.

Safeguarding
The school uses CCTV surveillance to monitor student access zones. Trained Valistus Captains support safeguarding and the implementation of the child protection policy. The infirmary provides basic first aid, and emergency drills are conducted as required by government norms.
Parent Experience

History
Valistus International School's legacy is built on over a decade of experience in successfully managing Whitefield Global School, Whitefield PU College, and Global Toddlers. More than 10,000 students have been enrolled in these organizations so far. Eight batches of Grade 10 and five batches of Grade 12 have graduated from Whitefield Global. Alumni pursue higher education in Ivy League universities, IITs, and BITS, among others. The group has won numerous national and international accolades and its students represent at national and international levels in sports such as football, basketball, and table tennis.

Community
Valistus Learning Community is guided by seven core values: Integrity, Leadership, Confidence, Progressive, Open to Change, Networking, and Social Responsibility. Mentors at Valistus believe learning is a lifelong process, and each member embodies these values and acts as an ambassador for Valistus. In a dynamically changing world, learners hone new skills to transform challenges into opportunities, applying them with integrity and sensitivity to the larger community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Valistus Learning Spaces are designed in collaboration with International Architects. The spaces focus on futuristic, sustainable, and technologically enabled learning and are ergonomically designed to support different learning styles. The campus includes Learning Zones, Sports, and Transportation as part of its facilities. Academic facilities include dedicated labs and a Learning Resource Center (Library), including a Science Lab, Math Lab, Home Economics Lab, Computer Science Lab, and the Library. Meals are provided on campus, with vegetarian meals including eggs, prepared on campus by a catering partner.

Sports Facilities
Football Ground is a multipurpose natural lawn. Basketball is on a synthetic court. Cricket nets are available for practice. Indoor Games include Chess, Carrom, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Snooker, Archery, Shuttle and Golf. A Volleyball court is also provided.

Academic Facilities
Science Lab: Integrated Science lab for experiments; supports project-based learning; curriculum up to Grade 10; Physics, Chemistry and Biology will have dedicated facilities in the subsequent academic year. Math Lab: Well-equipped with kits to visualize arithmetic, algebra, geometry; supports Ramanujan Club and Math Trail activities. Home Economics Lab: A space for life skills such as cooking, sewing, and basic home management. Computer Science Lab: An advanced lab with required hardware and software. Learning Resource Center (Library): A space with informational texts, literature, journals and other materials, ergonomically designed to support reading and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Valistus offers extracurricular activities under Sports Excellence and Visual & Performing Arts. Sports options include Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Gymnastics, Golf, Basketball, Football, Karate, Table Tennis, Skating, Cricket, Fencing, and Pickleball. Learners can also pursue Music (Guitar, Drums, Keyboard) along with Dance, Visual Arts, Robotics, Coding, Yoga and Drama.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Valistus follows the Cambridge Pathways Curriculum across Early Years to Cambridge Upper Secondary, including Cambridge Primary (Year 1–5), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 6–8), and Cambridge Upper Secondary: IGCSE (Year 9–10). From Year Group 1 onwards, students follow this Cambridge pathway and Valistus is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the first IBDP cohort planned to begin in 2026–27. Robotics and Coding are offered as co-curricular activities to promote hands-on learning and computational thinking.

Arts & Creative
Music through Guitar, Drums and Keyboard is offered as a co-curricular activity, along with Dance, Visual Arts and Drama. These artistic activities are part of Valistus's Visual & Performing Arts and Co-Curricular Activities offerings and aim to foster creativity and collaboration.

Cultural & Language
Inter Cultural Learning focuses on global experiences through intercultural exchange, exposing students to diverse international communities and cultures. Exchange programs and mentoring by international agencies support developing a global perspective and global citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities include Music (Guitar, Drums, Keyboard), Dance, Visual Arts, Drama, Robotics and Coding, fostering teamwork and creative collaboration outside the classroom. In addition, a broad range of sports supports social interaction and teamwork as part of the school's broader co‑curricular program.

Leadership & Professional
Inter Cultural Learning includes mentoring by international agencies and focused skill development, contributing to leadership and a global perspective as part of the school's intercultural program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Valistus offers a wide range of sports under Sports Excellence, including Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Gymnastics, Golf, Basketball, Football, Karate, Table Tennis, Skating, Cricket, Fencing and Pickleball. Yoga is also part of the wellbeing offerings, supporting fitness and mindfulness.
Languages

Language Provision
Valistus offers English A: Language & Literature HL/SL; French B SL/Ab initio; Hindi SL; and Spanish B SL/Ab initio as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. These language subjects appear under Group 1 (Studies in Language & Literature) and Group 2 (Language Acquisition). Ab initio indicates beginner-level courses. The DP language options listed are for the 2026-28 batch.
Reputation

Awards
Times Education Excellence Award 2023 — Recognized among the Top International Schools in Bengaluru under the International Curriculum category.

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education — Cambridge Pathways Curriculum (Cambridge Early Years Foundational Stage; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary: IGCSE; Cambridge Advanced: A & AS Levels). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme — Candidate School status; first IBDP cohort planned for 2026–27. Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognition — IB Diploma Programme recognized since 1983; IB Courses recognized since 2016.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Duly filled in application form should be submitted to the admissions department along with 5 passport-size photographs and photocopies of the Birth Certificate and Aadhar Card. Passport Copy, OCI & POIO Copies for children born abroad are to be submitted. Original Transfer Certificate and Original Marks Report are to be submitted for admissions to Grade 2 and above. Non-native students would need to provide International Passport Copy, Visa (period of stay) Copy, and FRRO documents as prescribed by the regional authorities. Document check list includes: Colour photo (passport size) 5 copies; Birth certificate photocopy (original required for verification); Aadhar Card Photocopy; Original Transfer Certificate (Grade 2 onwards); Photocopy of the mark-sheet from the previous school (Grade 2 onwards); Medical reports (if necessary); Family photograph (post card size); Additional address proof if the child is staying at an address different from the Aadhar card; Legal documents supporting custody of the child (Only in case of single parents undergoing or underwent a legal trial). Step 2. After completing the registration process, there is a personal interaction for Valistus Early Years till Grade 2. A diagnostic assessment would be conducted to understand the starting points of the student, with prior appointment from Grade 3 onwards. Step 3. Within 3 working days, the admission team would revert with necessary feedback. Step 4. To block a seat, admission fees must be paid within the stipulated time frame of 1 week.
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