Canadian International School is a IB school in Bangalore, India. Founded in 1990. It serves 420 students for students aged 3–19. Annual tuition ranges from $5,475 to $12,830 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
CIS offers a secondary school scholarship programme. Details are available at www.cis.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships.
Academic Performance
Key facts
About
Canadian International School is a private IB World School located in Bangalore, India, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 1999. The school offers mixed boarding facilities with instruction in English and coeducational learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CIS offers a full IB Continuum with bilingual immersion programmes (Chinese-English and French-English), a multicultural and inclusive environment drawing students from over 70 nations, and the Outdoor Discovery Centre — a 2,600 sqm nature-based living classroom. IB results are consistently above the global average, with the Class of 2025 achieving a mean score of 35 versus the global average of 30.6.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 7 to 10 | USD 49,360 |
| Grades 11 to 12 | USD 51,550 |
| Nursery (full-day) | USD 29,180 |
| Nursery (half-day) | USD 20,010 |
| Grades 1 to 3 (English) | USD 40,310 |
| Grades 4 to 6 (English) | USD 43,860 |
| Foundation Grades 3 and 4 | USD 54,170 |
| Foundation Grades 5 and 6 | USD 54,170 |
| Foundation Grades 7 and 8 | USD 59,510 |
| Grades 1 to 3 (French-English Bilingual) | USD 40,310 |
| Grades 4 to 6 (French-English Bilingual) | USD 43,850 |
| Grades 1 to 3 (Chinese-English Bilingual) | USD 45,330 |
| Grades 4 to 6 (Chinese-English Bilingual) | USD 48,180 |
| Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten (English) | USD 39,270 |
| Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten (Chinese-English Bilingual) | USD 40,960 |
| Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten (French-English Bilingual) | USD 39,270 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $5,475 |
Original currency: Day US$12,830 Boarding US$5,475. Application fee: $740.
Admissions Process
- 1Speak to the admissions team. 2. Book an open house visit to explore the campus. 3. Submit a formal application with required documentation (previous school records, passport copy, assessment reports). 4. Attend an interview or assessment if invited. 5. Receive an admissions decision. 6. Complete enrollment by signing acceptance documents and paying required fees; admissions team assists with visa applications, uniform purchasing, and start dates.
Admissions Details
CIS uses a 'waitpool' system rather than a traditional first-come-first-served waitlist. When a place becomes available, all candidates in the pool are evaluated based on academic background, English proficiency, citizenship for diversity balance, and particular skills or talents. Families are kept informed and contacted promptly when a suitable place matching their child's profile becomes available.
Boarding Life
CIS does not have on-campus boarding facilities. An arrangement with ACS Oldham Hall provides off-campus boarding for students aged 12 and up, with a 1:12 staff-to-boarder ratio, pastoral care from house masters and mistresses, a gym, swimming pool, study rooms, and wireless internet.
CIS does not offer on-campus boarding. However, it has an arrangement with ACS Oldham Hall in Singapore for boarding, accommodating students aged 12 and up with a staff-to-boarder ratio of 1:12, a door-to-door CIS bus service, pastoral care from residential house masters and mistresses, and on-site facilities including a gym, swimming pool, study rooms, and wireless internet.
School Day
The school day typically begins at 8:30 AM and concludes at 3:30 PM. Students have a morning break, lunch around midday, and a short afternoon break.
Student Life
The school uses a house system for students from Grades 1 to 12 to build a sense of belonging and pride. House events are regularly held, and house captains lead activities to foster teamwork and leadership. Students also wear house league shirts.
All students wear a uniform, which includes polo shirts, Bermuda shorts or skirts, PE shirts, and house league shirts as required. Uniforms are purchased separately at Lim Meng Keng Department Store in Holland Village.
Sodexo operates the CIS canteen. The Red Dot Café serves meals, hot and cold drinks, and breakfast on school days. Two large canteens operate from 11:30am to 1:40pm, and a level-5 café runs extended hours. The menu includes Asian dishes, curries, pasta, pizza, plant-based meals, and halal-certified meat with no pork or lard. Lunch for Nursery to Senior Kindergarten is included in school fees; Grades 4–12 pay using stored-value cards.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The student support and wellbeing team, including counsellors and a school psychologist, offers year-round programmes to help students develop wellbeing management skills. Initiatives include 'Sunshine visits' for new students, weekly individual progress meetings, and educational seminars for students and parents.
CIS is committed to safeguarding and child protection, adhering to strict policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all students. The school collects and manages personal data, including health and wellbeing information, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Student Demographics
School Background
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