Good Shepherd International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Ootacamund, India. Founded in 1977. It serves 1,000 students for students aged 8–17. Annual tuition ranges from $13,855 to $23,494 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
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About
Good Shepherd International School is a private, coeducational boarding school in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since February 2002. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the language of instruction. It serves students from age 3 to 19 with comprehensive IB curriculum options.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) combined with IGCSE in a hill-station boarding environment in the Nilgiris, India.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| ICSE Grade 6 | INR 13,855~$ 166 |
| IBDP / IGCSE Senior Grades | INR 23,494~$ 281 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₹1,150,000 - 1,950,000. Application fee: $361.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions follow a one-day evaluation process held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with a maximum of five groups daily. Steps include: online registration with past three years' mark sheets, an aptitude test in maths, English, and life skills, a campus visit and interview, and fee payment. Only Grades 4 to 8 accept new students in the first term. Grades 10 and 12 do not accept new admissions. Registration fee is INR 30,000 (non-refundable).
Admissions Details
Limited seats are available each year. Contact the school for waitlist information.
Boarding Life
Separate hostels for boys and girls on a 150-acre campus. 24-hour supervision, pastoral care, structured routines, and an 80-bed infirmary with round-the-clock medical officers and nurses.
Fully residential school with separate hostels for boys and girls. The campus accommodates approximately 800 students. Boarding includes pastoral care, structured routines, and 24-hour supervision. An 80-bed infirmary with round-the-clock medical officers and nurses is on campus.
School Day
Fully residential programme with structured daily schedules covering academics, sports, activities, and pastoral care.
Student Life
School uniform is required.
Multi-cuisine dining with vegetarian, egg-vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and Jain meal options available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
80-bed infirmary with round-the-clock medical officers and nurses. Counselling services and pastoral care are integral to the residential programme.
Comprehensive safeguarding with 24-hour supervision, medical facilities, and pastoral care in a secure residential campus.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
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