Canadian International School India is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma Programme school in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 1996. Annual tuition ranges from $9,343 to $18,373 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Merit-Based Scholarship available to new Grade 11 (IB) applicants; open to Indian citizens with a minimum of 90% in previous grades. Up to three scholarships awarded per year, with one possible for a current Grade 10 CIS student. Selection involves eligibility screening, interviews, admissions tests in English Reading and Mathematics, and a written sample. Applications require the school application form and academic reports (Grade 8, Grade 9 full year, Grade 10 Term 1), plus an email to [email protected].
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About
Canadian International School India in Bengaluru offers a Pre-K to Grade 12 program combining Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 3–18. As the first IB DP school in Bengaluru and an Apple Distinguished School, CIS operates entirely on solar power and pioneered a 1:1 iPad programme in South India. The school provides both day and boarding options for Grades 6–12, with strong programs in performing arts, sport, and service and sustainability.
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Why Families Choose
CIS is the first IB Diploma Programme school in Bengaluru and pioneered a 1:1 iPad programme in South India. The school operates entirely on solar power and is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School in India. It is an official SAT testing center (Center Code: 63377) and offers a Four-Year University & Career Pathway starting before Grade 9.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | INR 11,810~$ 141 |
| Grades 6-8 | INR 12,751~$ 153 |
| Grades 9-10 | INR 13,126~$ 157 |
| Grades 11-12 | INR 10,036~$ 120 |
| Early Years (Nursery, LKG, UKG) | INR 9,343~$ 112 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₹775,500 - 1,525,000. Application fee: $200.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online enquiry to create an admissions account. 2. Complete admissions forms and upload documents to the student dashboard. 3. Schedule a school visit Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM (approximately 1.5 hours); virtual tours available for long-distance families. 4. The admissions office schedules a family conversation and campus tour. 5. Schedule Shadow Days (Kindergarten) or an Entrance Test (Grades 1–11); long-distance families can arrange Entrance Tests at their current school for Grades 3–10. 6. Pay the Application Fee of $200 per child. 7. CIS notifies applicants of admission status approximately two weeks after the Observation Day or Entrance Test. 8. If admitted, receive an acceptance letter and pay a registration fee of $2,000 to hold the seat. 9. Submit remaining documents and pay first-term tuition before school starts.
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Boarding Life
On-campus boarding for Grades 6–12 with two separate wings for boys and girls. Rooms are shared by two students of the same grade/age, with separate lounges and recreational facilities. Boarding parents supervise on each floor and academic tutors provide support. After-school activities and weekend excursions are included. Annual boarding fees range approximately ₹1,250,000–₹1,500,000 depending on curriculum.
Boarding is available on campus for Grades 6–12. The boarding community hosts over 70 students from 16 countries in two wings for boys and girls. Rooms are shared by two students of the same grade/age, with separate lounges and recreational facilities. Boarding parents supervise on each floor and tutors provide academic support, with after-school activities and weekend excursions.
School Day
Grade-level class blocks with a balanced mix of academic and non-academic activities. For boarders: wake-up at 6:30 AM, breakfast at 7:15 AM, classes begin at 8:10 AM, dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM, lights out after 10:00–10:30 PM.
Student Life
The school provides a K-12 lunch program with daily updated menus and separate EY/ES and MS/HS lunch menus, plus morning snacks for EY/ES students. Boarders have meals on campus including breakfast at 7:15 AM, dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM, and evening snacks.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CIS supports student mental wellbeing through its school counselling program, offering strategies to reduce stress and support emotional regulation, relationships, and personal growth. Counselling is delivered through individualized, group, and whole-class sessions with family involvement. Interactions are confidential except when safety is at risk.
CIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students on and off campus. All job applicants undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau. CIS provides Child Protection advocacy services.
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School Background
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