Canadian International School India vs The School of Raya

	C Canadian International School India Bengaluru, India	T The School of Raya Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹775,500 - 1,525,000	Fees / year ₹600,000 - 1,300,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 4 & 20 Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560064, India. Located in Yelahanka, a northern Bengaluru suburb. Accessible via local roads with visitor directions available on the CIS site.	Location Hennur Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, Bengaluru - 562149, Karnataka, India. It is in North Bengaluru (Hennur area). The campus sits along Hennur Bagalur Road and is part of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The location is in an urban Indian city.
Stages	Stages Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.	Stages Primary Years Programme (Ages 3–11); Middle Years Programme (Ages 11–16); Diploma Programme (Ages 16–19).
School type	School type The school is an international day school with a boarding program. Boarding houses students in Grades 6–12 in a modern, welcoming accommodation.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is provided across PreK–Grade 12 with in‑class support and differentiated instruction. English as an Additional Language is provided with one EAL teacher per grade from Grades 1–8 for in‑class support, plus small‑group English classes; the Learning Support team supports students with mild to moderate learning needs and collaborates on IEPs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The School Day is well‑structured and dynamic, with grade‑level class blocks and a balanced mix of academic and non‑academic activities.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Application / non‑refundable admission fee: ₹18,000 (one‑time). - Security deposit (listed as refundable by some sources): commonly published as ₹60,000 (one‑time refundable security). Tuition fees by year group (day students) — per academic year - Early years (Nursery, LKG, UKG): reported totals around ₹774,700–₹776,300 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–5): reported ranges approximately ₹8,30,000 up to ₹1,130,700 per year (figures vary by class). - Middle school (Grades 6–8): reported ranges approximately ₹9,10,000 up to ₹1,206,700 per year. - Secondary (Grades 9–10): reported ranges approximately ₹9,35,000 up to ₹1,243,900 per year. - Senior secondary / Diploma years (Grades 11–12, IB/IGCSE pathways): reported figures vary; some published annual day‑school figures are around ₹6,35,999–₹6,80,000 for IB/IGCSE day study, while other class‑specific listings for Grades 11–12 appear in the ₹10,30,000 per year range. Expect published figures to vary by curriculum (IB vs IGCSE) and by source. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency reported by third‑party listings varies: some class fee breakdowns are shown as monthly installments (÷12) while other listings present an annual total; a lump‑sum (annual) payment discount of 5% is reported. - Late payment / finance charges are reported in published notes (example: a finance/late fee listed at ₹500 per day in one public fee summary). Tuition may be prorated for mid‑term admissions in some published notes; other published notes state tuition is not prorated on early withdrawal. Boarding / residential fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered for Grades 6–12. Reported one‑time and annual boarding costs include an admission/registration charge of ₹18,000 and a one‑time boarding payment (joining/security/one‑time payment) noted at about ₹180,000, with annual boarding tuition figures reported in the range of approximately ₹1,250,000 to ₹1,500,000 per year depending on curriculum (IGCSE vs IB) and the listing. - Market lists for boarding schools in the region place CIS boarding annual totals in a wider range (examples published around ₹1,350,000–₹1,700,000 per year). Other compulsory / optional costs - Transport (school bus / AC bus): reported amounts vary by source and by billing period. Examples published include approximately ₹35,000 per year on some class breakdowns, AC bus charges published as ~₹40,000 per term (with a higher per‑term charge for distances over 30 km), and other listings that show transport totals up to ~₹90,000 per year for some programmes. Transport is optional and charged separately from tuition in the published summaries. - Security deposit: many class fee breakdowns include a refundable security amount (commonly shown as ₹60,000). - Device / technology purchase option: published notes indicate Grade 6–12 students may opt to purchase iPads through the school at a discount (example: offered at 10% below MRP in a published note). - Sibling discounts and concessions: published summaries report sibling discounts for additional children (examples: a small percentage discount for third and subsequent siblings) and that only one discount may be applied per fee item. - Uniform, books and specific subject or exam entry fees are commonly additional and may be charged separately; the public summaries accessed do not list detailed single‑line rates for uniform or every ancillary cost. Refund and refundable items - Refundable items: published class fee breakdowns commonly list a refundable security deposit (example: ₹60,000). - Refund policy for tuition: some published public fee summaries explicitly state that tuition fees are non‑refundable (example: a published note that "there will be NO refunds on fees"). Other published summaries still show refundable security deposits while treating tuition as non‑refundable. Expect refundable security deposits but limited or no refund on tuition in the publicly posted fee notes. Fee payment options - Published public summaries and school admission flows indicate standard school invoicing and installment models are used; specific, universally published payment methods for this campus (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online gateway) do not appear as a single definitive list in the public fee summaries accessed. Parents are shown to be able to pay via standard institutional billing processes and installment plans in the published materials; exact accepted payment instruments are provided directly on the school's enrollment/invoice documentation. Notes on variations and what was found - Multiple recent public summaries and school listings publish fee amounts for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 sessions; the numbers vary by source and by whether the listing presents annual totals, first‑year totals for a new admission (which can include one‑time security and admission charges), or class‑specific tuition figures presented as monthly equivalents. Published sources used for this overview include school listings and regional boarding‑school fee compilations that show a range of figures for day and boarding options. If you need this presented in a different layout (for example separate line items per grade with the exact source reference after each figure), that can be prepared from the published summaries noted above.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration / application fees are accepted as part of the admissions process and are treated as non-refundable and non-transferable in general. Tuition fees by programme / year groups - Published tuition is provided as a programme-range rather than a grade-by-grade list: Annual tuition ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 depending on the programme (Early Years & PYP at the lower end; Diploma Programme at the upper end). The stated tuition covers academic resources, on-campus co-curricular activities, and student support services. Per-term and billing schedule / payment terms - Billing options available: annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans. Parents may choose one of these schedules when settling tuition. - Online payments are processed through a secure payment gateway (Razorpay). A confirmation receipt is generated on successful payment and fee receipts may also be available through the parent portal or ERP. Any convenience or processing charges and applicable taxes imposed by banks or payment providers are payable by the payer unless otherwise stated. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding fees are listed among the types of fees that can be accepted through the school's online payment process, but no boarding-fee amounts or a public boarding programme schedule are published. Other costs and recurring charges - Transportation fees, examination fees, activity fees, and event fees are expressly listed as fee categories that can be charged and collected. Specific amounts for uniform, transport, books, and other ancillary costs are not published as grade-by-grade amounts. tuition is noted to include academic resources and on-campus co-curriculars, which some standard ancillary costs may be covered by. Sibling discounts and scholarships - A sibling discount is offered: the younger sibling receives a 10% reduction on tuition when a family enrols more than one child. Scholarships (academic, sports, and art) are available specifically for the Diploma Programme. Refunds and cancellation - Registration / application fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable except where law requires or where the school determines a payment was collected in error. Tuition and other fees are refundable only in accordance with the school's published fee/admission policies and applicable regulations; approved refunds are processed only after verification and internal approvals. Duplicate or excess payments are verified and eligible refunds or adjustments are processed after confirmation. Refunds, once approved, are normally processed within 7–15 working days via the original mode of payment, subject to banking timelines. Cancellation or reversal of online payments after successful completion is generally not permitted and is considered only in exceptional circumstances. Payment methods and contact for payments - Online payment processing is performed through Razorpay; the school does not store debit/credit card, net-banking, UPI or other banking credentials. Parents are responsible for entering accurate student details (Admission Number / Student ID) when making payments. For payment-related queries or unresolved transactions, contact the School Finance Office at finance@theschoolofraya.com or +91 99011 77888. Summary of available fee information for 2026/27 - The published, programme-level figures available for 2026/27 are: an annual tuition range of INR 6,00,000 to INR 13,00,000; payment-plan options (annual / semi-annual / monthly); sibling discount (10% for younger siblings); scholarship availability for DP; and detailed payment and refund terms (including use of Razorpay and refund processing timelines). A grade-by-grade, per-term fee schedule and specific one-time charges (application amount, security deposit, uniform or per-grade tuition per term) are not published as public line-item amounts.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is CIS's High School curriculum for students aged 14–16, with examinations held in May of Grade 10. Students select their subjects at the start of Grade 9 and study at Core or Extended levels. The curriculum includes English Language & Literature, English Language, Hindi, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and ESL, plus subjects across Groups 3–8 such as Coordinated Sciences, International Maths and Additional Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Global Perspectives, Environmental Management, ICT/Computer Science, Design Technology, Art Foundation, and Physical Education. The IGCSE is described as rigorous and globally recognized, with a range of assessment methods and real-world applications. The programme provides a clear progression pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).	Curriculum details The School of Raya offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: PYP for ages 3–11, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. PYP emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary units of inquiry, student agency, and an Exhibition in Grade 5. MYP focuses on global contexts, a Personal Project in Grade 10, Service as Action, and interdisciplinary thinking. DP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service, and university recognition worldwide. The school is an IB World School in Bangalore, India.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Teacher to student ratio is 1:12 across every programme.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression CIS provides University & Career Guidance with a Four-Year University & Career Pathway that starts before Grade 9. Counselors support Grade 9–12 students with university applications to top global universities across North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and Australia and beyond. The program includes profile building, internships, portfolio development, mock interviews and destination-specific scholarship guidance. CIS is an official SAT testing center (Center Code: 63377) with on-campus SAT testing and PSAT for Grade 11.	Higher education progression University recognition worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The CIS admissions process starts with an online enquiry to create an admissions account. After creating the account, you complete the admissions forms and upload documents to your student's dashboard. Schedule your school visit Monday–Friday, 9 am to 3 pm; appointments last about 1.5 hours. Once you submit the application details, the admissions office provides information to schedule a family conversation and a campus tour; long‑distance families can use a virtual school tour. Step 3 is scheduling Shadow Days for Kindergarten or an Entrance Test for Grades 1–11; long‑distance families can have Entrance Tests (Grades 3–10) at the current school, and for Kindergarten long‑distance applicants a confirmation that the Kindergarten Admission Guidelines are met is required. The Application Fee is $200 per child. CIS notifies applicants of admission status about two weeks after the Observation day or Entrance Test. If admitted, you receive an acceptance letter and the Finance Department invoices a registration fee of $2000 to hold the seat. Submit remaining documents and pay the first‑term tuition before school starts.	Admissions The school admits into PYP, MYP and DP. The admissions process is a conversation-based assessment with no entrance test and no academic shortlist. 01 Book a tour: reach out to schedule a visit and receive a date and what to expect on the day. 02 Visit campus: meet the admissions team, walk spaces that matter, and watch a normal day in motion; there is no presentation or sales process. 03 Submit your application: the formal step includes the application form, academic records, and any other information about the child. 04 Have a conversation: a conversation with the child and a separate one with the family to understand how they think, what they care about, and what they need.
Scholarships	Scholarships Merit‑Based Scholarship: available to new Grade 11 (IB) applicants for the 2025–2026 academic year; Indian citizens with a minimum of 90% in previous grades; up to three scholarships awarded each year, with one scholarship possible for a current Grade 10 CIS student. Applications require completing the school application form and uploading reports (Grade 8, Grade 9 full year, and Grade 10 Term 1); applicants must email a personal introduction and intent to apply for the CIS Merit Scholarship at scholarships@cisb.org.in by the stated deadline (January 16, 2025, 4:00 PM). Selection involves initial eligibility screening, interviews and testing, with admissions tests in English Reading and Mathematics and a written sample; the CIS Scholarship Committee's decision is final. Important notes: scholarship decisions are based on all criteria; awarding a scholarship does not guarantee enrolment; final decision rests with the CIS Scholarship Committee.	Scholarships Academic, sports, and art scholarships are available for the Diploma Programme.
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