Meridian School for Boys and Girls vs Sreenidhi International School
Meridian School for Boys and Girls and Sreenidhi International School are both in Hyderabad, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Meridian School for Boys and Girls also offers CBSE, Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge (Secondary), and Sreenidhi International School also offers IBCP. Published annual fees are ₹229,600 - 475,000 at Meridian School for Boys and Girls and ₹265,000 - 1,121,000 at Sreenidhi International School, which puts Sreenidhi International School roughly 97% higher. Meridian School for Boys and Girls takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Sreenidhi International School from 1 to 18. Typical class sizes are 25 at Meridian School for Boys and Girls and 7 at Sreenidhi International School.
The Meridian School for Boys & Girls is located in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034. The address is 8-2-541, Rd Number 7, Zahara Nagar, Banjara Hills. It sits in an urban, central area of Hyderabad.
Location
The school is near Telangana State Police Academy, Appa Junction, Aziznagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075.
Stages
Stages
Nursery to Grade 8. IB PYP Coordinator grades Nur - 5. In charge Grades 6-8 CBSE.
Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).
School type
School type
Co-educational (Boys & Girls).
School type
Co-educational; day school with an optional boarding program.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school has a Special Educator and a Counselor/Wellness Teacher.
Additional learning support
Inclusive education with Student Learning Support and Special Education Needs (SEN) teachers. English language support is provided through English support teachers with pull-out and push-in strategies, coordinated by the Student Support Team.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
India
Country affiliation
India
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
School hours run 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. An after-school Extra Time Zone (ETZ) runs from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. A Late Bus operates for after-school transport, with a 4:30 pm departure and an annual late-bus fee.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Transport is planned with door-to-door pick-up/drop-off for younger students and common pick-up/drop points for others; changes require email to the transport team. Routes aim for arrival by 8:00 am and departure by 3:00 pm. The Late Bus for after-school activities leaves at 4:30 pm. An annual Late Bus fee applies for those using this service.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Admission & application fees
- Form / suitability test fee: INR 2,000 (per application). - Admission / enrolment components: - Madhapur campus: Admission fee INR 5,000 plus Enrollment fee INR 30,000 (total admission/enrolment INR 35,000). - Kukatpally campus: Admission fee INR 5,000 and Enrollment fee INR 25,000 (as shown for Kukatpally).
Tuition fees — Meridian School, Madhapur (Academic year 2026–27) — per term and annual total
- Nursery: Term I INR 91,800; Term II INR 68,900; Term III INR 68,900; Annual total INR 229,600. - PP I: Term I INR 97,400; Term II INR 73,000; Term III INR 73,000; Annual total INR 243,400. - PP II: Term I INR 103,200; Term II INR 77,400; Term III INR 77,400; Annual total INR 258,000. - Std I: Term I INR 109,400; Term II INR 82,050; Term III INR 82,050; Annual total INR 273,500. - Std II: Term I INR 116,000; Term II INR 87,000; Term III INR 87,000; Annual total INR 290,000. - Std III: Term I INR 122,900; Term II INR 92,150; Term III INR 92,150; Annual total INR 307,200. - Std IV: Term I INR 130,280; Term II INR 97,710; Term III INR 97,710; Annual total INR 325,700. - Std V: Term I INR 138,080; Term II INR 103,560; Term III INR 103,560; Annual total INR 345,200. - Std VI: Term I INR 146,400; Term II INR 109,800; Term III INR 109,800; Annual total INR 366,000. - Std VII: Term I INR 155,200; Term II INR 116,400; Term III INR 116,400; Annual total INR 388,000. - Std VIII: Term I INR 164,500; Term II INR 123,350; Term III INR 123,350; Annual total INR 411,200. - Std IX: Term I INR 174,400; Term II INR 130,750; Term III INR 130,750; Annual total INR 435,900. - Std X: Term I INR 176,200; Term II INR 132,150; Term III INR 132,150; Annual total INR 440,500. - Std XI (Science / Commerce / Humanities): Term I INR 151,670; Term II INR 151,670; Term III INR 151,660; Annual total INR 455,000 (same structure and amounts shown for all streams). - Std XII (Science / Commerce / Humanities): Term I INR 158,340; Term II INR 158,340; Term III INR 158,320; Annual total INR 475,000 (same structure and amounts shown for all streams).
Tuition fees — Meridian School, Kukatpally (Fee structure shown for 2024–25) — per term and annual total
- Admission fee INR 5,000; Enrollment fee INR 25,000. - Nursery: Term I INR 48,000; Term II INR 36,000; Term III INR 36,000; Annual total INR 120,000. - PP I: Term I INR 51,600; Term II INR 38,700; Term III INR 38,700; Annual total INR 129,000. - PP II: Term I INR 52,400; Term II INR 39,300; Term III INR 39,300; Annual total INR 131,000. - Std I: Term I INR 55,600; Term II INR 41,700; Term III INR 41,700; Annual total INR 139,000. - Std II: Term I INR 60,800; Term II INR 45,600; Term III INR 45,600; Annual total INR 152,000. - Std III: Term I INR 63,600; Term II INR 47,700; Term III INR 47,700; Annual total INR 159,000. - Std IV: Term I INR 66,000; Term II INR 49,500; Term III INR 49,500; Annual total INR 165,000. - Std V: Term I INR 68,400; Term II INR 51,300; Term III INR 51,300; Annual total INR 171,000. - Std VI: Term I INR 71,200; Term II INR 53,400; Term III INR 53,400; Annual total INR 178,000. - Std VII: Term I INR 73,200; Term II INR 54,900; Term III INR 54,900; Annual total INR 183,000. - Std VIII: Term I INR 75,200; Term II INR 56,400; Term III INR 56,400; Annual total INR 188,000. - Std IX: Term I INR 76,800; Term II INR 57,600; Term III INR 57,600; Annual total INR 192,000. - Std X: Term I INR 78,800; Term II INR 59,100; Term III INR 59,100; Annual total INR 197,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is divided into three terms; fees are payable for three terms. The first-term fee must be received to confirm admission. Each term's fee is payable within one week of the start of the new term. - Transport charges (if opted) are calculated by route/km and are collected on a six-monthly basis; the admissions summary shows typical transport ranges quoted for a 20 km route. Books and stationery are included in the school fee; two meals (breakfast and lunch) are included unless otherwise stated.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed. The school operates day-school services with on-campus meals provided; no boarding facility or boarding fee is shown in the disclosed fee documents.
Other costs and recurring charges
- Uniform cost: approximately INR 5,000–6,000 for three sets (parents to procure uniforms via the school's portal or designated collection). - Transport (approximate): the admissions summary lists a minimum and maximum example for a 20 km route (example range shown: INR 52,800 to INR 88,800 collected on a six‑monthly basis). Exact transport charges vary by distance and route. - Books & stationery: included in the school fee; textbooks and stationery are issued on presentation of the fee receipt. - Meals: breakfast and lunch are provided and included in the fee for day students (no separate mess fee listed for day students). - Sibling discount: a sibling discount of INR 10,000 is shown as applicable where conditions are met.
Refunds and non‑refundable charges
- The admission/enrolment fee is non‑refundable. No separate refundable security deposit or caution-money refund terms were provided in the disclosed fee documents.
Fee payment options and payee details
- Cheque, draft or remittance instructions: payments by cheque, draft, or remittance should be made in favour of "Meridian Educational Society" payable at Hyderabad (school communications list these instruments). The school also uses a parent/student portal (MyClassBoard) for parent accounts and fee administration. Specific online payment methods accepted (credit card, net banking, UPI) are not itemized in the disclosed documents.
Brief note on coverage and items not explicitly listed
- The Madhapur fee schedule for academic year 2026–27 and the Kukatpally schedule (shown for 2024–25) were published in the school's mandatory disclosure/fee documents. The Banjara Hills campus fee schedule in an accessible fee table was not found in the disclosed PDFs while preparing this summary; where a campus-specific figure was not available, the campus-level admissions summary values are reported above. The documents used are the school's published fee PDFs and the admissions summary.
Fee details
Application & one‑time admission fees - Registration (one‑time at admission): INR 2,500. - Refundable caution deposit (paid at admission): Day students: INR 20,000; Boarders (5‑Day and 7‑Day): INR 50,000. The caution deposit is refundable and will be remitted to the parent/guardian's bank account within 90 working days after graduation, withdrawal, or transfer, subject to adjustment for any outstanding charges.
Consolidated annual tuition & school fees (per year group) — amounts are annual and are presented as the consolidated tuition + school fee - EYP1 to EYP3 (Day students): INR 265,000 per year (per term if paid in 3 instalments: INR 88,333.33). - PYP1 to PYP5 (Day students): INR 541,500 per year (per term: INR 180,500.00). - MYP1 to MYP5 (Day students): INR 747,000 per year (per term: INR 249,000.00). - PYP5 — 5‑Day Boarder: INR 1,018,800 per year (per term: INR 339,600.00). - PYP5 — 7‑Day Boarder: INR 1,238,100 per year (per term: INR 412,700.00). - MYP1–MYP5 — 5‑Day Boarder: INR 1,224,300 per year (per term: INR 408,100.00). - MYP1–MYP5 — 7‑Day Boarder: INR 1,443,600 per year (per term: INR 481,200.00). - DP1–DP2 (Day students): INR 1,036,000 per year (per term: INR 345,333.33). - DP1–DP2 — 5‑Day Boarder: INR 1,513,300 per year (per term: INR 504,433.33). - DP1–DP2 — 7‑Day Boarder: INR 1,732,600 per year (per term: INR 577,533.33). - CP1–CP2 (Day students): INR 1,121,000 per year (per term: INR 373,666.67). - CP1–CP2 — 5‑Day Boarder: INR 1,598,300 per year (per term: INR 532,766.67). - CP1–CP2 — 7‑Day Boarder: INR 1,817,600 per year (per term: INR 605,866.67).
Transport (optional) - Annual transport charge for day boarders (if availed): INR 79,500 per annum. With ETZ / CCA option: INR 95,500 per annum. The annual transport fee is charged for the full year even if a student later opts out.
What the consolidated fee covers - The consolidated fee includes tuition and annual school fee items (teaching, digital platforms, stationery and supplies, library resources, e‑texts), experiential co‑curricular activities, identified learning support, after‑school subject support, counselling (including university guidance and test support), physical fitness and arts programs, in‑school preparation for teams/competitions, repairs and upkeep, lab equipment and utilities. It also includes nutrition (breakfast, lunch and two snacks per day for students up to DP2) and a standard set of uniforms and items as listed (for PYP1 to DP2: four sets of school uniform, one school hoodie, two sets house sports uniform, two pairs of school shoes, one backpack). For boarders the consolidated fee additionally covers board & lodging services, supervised study, laundry of school uniforms, routine medical care, pastoral support and specified transport for 5‑Day / 7‑Day boarders.
Other costs and exclusions - The consolidated fee does NOT include: toiletries and personal clothing, personal laundry (except for boarders where school laundry of uniforms is included), field trip expenses outside Hyderabad, field trip costs within Hyderabad that exclude transport, extraordinary medical expenses, special or additional uniforms beyond the included set, pocket money, passport photos, and other personal expenses. Boarders are required to deposit INR 50,000 into the student's Personal Deposit Account for pocket money and personal expenses; the school will provide statements of expenses and balance. Pocket money for boarders should not exceed INR 4,000 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and consolidated school fees are payable in three instalments: - 1st instalment due by 15 March of the preceding academic year or on enrolment; - 2nd instalment due by 15 September of the academic year; - 3rd instalment due by 15 December of the academic year. - Late‑payment charges: a late fee is applied for non‑payment of any instalment by the due date: INR 1,000 for payments received within 15 days after the due date; INR 2,500 within 30 days; INR 4,000 within 45 days; and an additional INR 100 per day for payments received more than 45 days after the due date. Continued non‑payment may lead to deregistration as per the school policy.
Refund information - Tuition and consolidated school fees are not refundable. The school's fee policy states that Tuition and School Fees will not be refunded once paid. The refundable portion is the caution deposit (see amounts above), which will be refunded within 90 working days after graduation, withdrawal, or transfer subject to settlement of any outstanding dues.
Boarding specifics (included in boarding fee lines above) - Boarding fees listed above are consolidated annual amounts for 5‑Day and 7‑Day boarders by programme. Boarding inclusions: bed and bedding, cupboard and study furniture, hot/cold water, internet and television access, weekly film screening and recreational facilities, supervised evening study, pastoral care, routine medical care, laundry of school uniforms and specified transport arrangements for boarders (Monday/Friday for 5‑Day boarders; airport/rail transfers for 7‑Day boarders around long weekends/holidays). Parents should note the separate INR 50,000 Personal Deposit Account requirement for boarders.
Fee payment options and procedure - Accepted payment modes: Demand Draft (DD) in favour of SREENIDHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL or online transfer / electronic payment through the school's online payment system as specified by the school's accounts team. Parents are provided instructions for the online payment process and payment schedules by the school's accounts team. Evidence of bank transfer or DD details are used to reconcile payments.
Notes on annual adjustments and instalments - Consolidated tuition and school fees are subject to an annual increase (the school indicates a typical increase in the range of 10%–12% annually). With each programme transition (EYP → PYP, PYP → MYP, MYP → DP/CP) fee levels will change in addition to any annual increase. Installment notices and fee payment communications are issued by the school's accounts office.
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Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
IBPYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme) and Cambridge curriculum are offered as distinct, globally recognized frameworks. CBSE is also offered with AISSE (Class 10) and AISSCE (Class 12) examinations. Accreditations include CBSE, IBPYP, and Cambridge. CBSE Affiliation No: 3630044.
Curriculum details
The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP).
Admission policy: The Meridian School has an open and inclusive admission policy. It admits pupils irrespective of gender, race, disability, or special educational needs, provided there are good prospects of meeting their needs without unduly prejudicing the education and welfare of other pupils. Inclusion Education is promoted to ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish. The school maintains a low student‑teacher ratio across levels: 25:2 in Foundational years, 25:1 in Primary, and 30:1 in Middle & Secondary.
Admission process: For Banjara Hills and Madhapur campuses, form fee and suitability test are Rs 2,000 each; admission is Rs 30,000 and enrolment Rs 5,000. For Kukatpally campus, form fee is Rs 2,000; admission Rs 25,000; enrolment Rs 5,000. The remainder of the process includes a PRE‑guided counselling session, a school tour, and an interaction with the Principal or Vice Principal. Books, stationery and two meals are included in the fee. Uniform and transport costs vary by distance; transport costs start around Rs 52,800 and can go up to Rs 88,800, payable in six monthly installments. A sibling discount of Rs 10,000 is available where applicable.
Documents: Birth Certificate; Transfer Certificate; Bonafide Certificate; Aadhaar cards for child and parents; passport-sized photographs; medical records if applicable.
Age criteria: Toddlers 2+, Nursery 3+, PPI 4+, PPII 5+, Grade 1-6+.
Language policy and curriculum: Language policy: A second language is introduced from Grade PPII; options include Hindi and Telugu through Grade V. From Grade VI onward, students can choose French, Sanskrit, or Urdu (availability depends on branch). International languages Spanish and French are offered as foreign language options at Madhapur and Banjara Hills branches. Curriculum: CBSE is offered from Grades 6-12 at Banjara Hills and Madhapur; Nursery to Grade 10 at Kukatpally. IB is offered Nursery to Grade 5 at Banjara Hills and Madhapur. Cambridge Curriculum is newly introduced and is offered from Nursery to Grade 7, with plans to extend to Grade 10 in coming years.
Timings and transport: Regular school hours are 7:50 AM to 2:45 PM at Banjara Hills; 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Madhapur; 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Kukatpally. For Nursery to Grade 5, all Saturdays are holidays. For Grades 6 to 12, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays are holidays; 1st and 4th Saturdays are working days. The school operates GPS‑tracked buses with trained drivers and attendants; transport fees depend on distance.
Mess policy and uniform: The school provides meals designed by a nutritionist with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, along with purified RO water. There is no additional fee for food services. Uniforms are procured by parents; specific day‑to‑day uniforms are defined by policy.
Discipline and facilities: The school adheres to a code of conduct with emphasis on respect, integrity, responsibility and empathy; punctuality and attendance are emphasized, and there is zero tolerance for bullying. Facilities include modern infrastructure, low student‑teacher ratios, digital boards, robotics and STEM labs, reading programs (RazPlus), life skills program by Mystic Land, and an art program (Indifame). The school is accredited to offer CBSE, IB, and Cambridge boards.
Extracurriculars and university guidance: Extracurricular activities include leadership opportunities such as MUN and TEDx Talks. A full‑time career guidance team supports university admissions and career planning, and the school maintains university collaborations and testing registrations (College Board).
International exposure and subjects: Meridian offers international exchange programs with trips to France and other destinations; in Grades 11 and 12, streams include MPC, BiPC, MBiPC, MEC, CEIC, and HEC with core and optional subjects available across streams.
Admissions
1) Initial inquiry and campus introduction. Parents seeking admission meet with an admissions counselor in the Reception area to discuss expectations and any circumstances to be considered. They complete the enquiry sheet and pay Rs 2,250 as the Registration Fee. An Admissions counselor or Student Council Ambassador tours the campus, explaining 'A Day in the Life of a Sreenidhi Student' and answering questions about the IB education and learning at Sreenidhi. On returning to Reception, parents meet with academic or sports staff to address queries. 2) Admissions pack and entrance tests. An Admission Pack is issued to parents, including the Admissions form, Health form, Parent Consent form, and Undertaking form. Applicants seeking entry to MYP4 to DP2/CP will write the English and Math Entrance Test (2 hours). Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete the forms to the best of their ability. 3) Documents required at admission. Two passport-size photographs and a Birth Certificate (notarized translation if not in English) are required. Two years of Academic records are required for applicants seeking entry to PYP2 onwards, along with the Original Transfer Certificate and a Bonafide/Conduct Certificate. Photographs and photo ID proof of parent identities and nationalities (self-attested) are required; for Foreign Nationals, a self-attested copy of passports for both parents and child must be submitted. Originals should be submitted for verification and return. 4) Cancellation of Admission. The management reserves the right to deregister a student for reasons including non-submission of documents by the deadline, unacceptable behaviour or conduct not disclosed at application, absence without sanctioned leave for more than 30 days, nonpayment of fees, or information furnished by the parent/guardian that later proves to be false.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
Sports Scholarships are offered to exceptional student-athletes who participate with consistency at State, National or International Level. These scholarships are reviewed on a yearly basis depending on the progress and performances of each individual athlete at State, National and International Level.
