Silver Oaks International School – Bowrampet vs Sreenidhi International School

	S Silver Oaks International School – Bowrampet Hyderabad, India	S Sreenidhi International School Hyderabad, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹285,000 - 1,005,090	Fees / year ₹265,000 - 1,121,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Pupils	Pupils 7,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Bowrampet campus, Oakwinds, is located in Bowrampet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Established in 2023, Bowrampet is the only IB Continuum campus in Silver Oaks. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) and is a candidate for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is part of Silver Oaks' IB ecosystem in India.	Location The school is near Telangana State Police Academy, Appa Junction, Aziznagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075.
Stages	Stages IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are authorized; Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a candidate.	Stages Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).
School type	School type International Baccalaureate Continuum School (IB Continuum)	School type Co-educational; day school with an optional boarding program.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sun closed.	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 Transport: Optional	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 Application / Registration fee - No specific application or registration fee is listed in the Bowrampet campus fee schedule. Tuition fees — PYP & MYP (Primary Years Programme & Middle Years Programme) - Term structure: 3 terms per academic year. - Tuition (term): ₹95,000 per term. This amount is shown as Tuition & Transport and is stated to include books. - Lunch (optional): ₹8,830 per term. - Transport: optional; charged by route slab (Slab 1–Slab 4). Specific slab amounts are not listed in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - Annual equivalent shown: Tuition & Transport ₹2,85,000 per year; Lunch (optional) ₹26,490 per year. Tuition fees — DP (IB Diploma Programme) - Term structure: 3 terms per academic year. - Tuition (term): ₹2,20,000 per term. This amount is shown as Tuition & Transport and is stated to include books. - Lunch (optional): ₹8,830 per term. - Transport: optional; charged by route slab (Slab 1–Slab 4). Specific slab amounts are not listed in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - Annual equivalent shown: Tuition & Transport ₹6,60,000 per year; Lunch (optional) ₹26,490 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are payable over 3 terms in the academic year. - Tuition payments are due at the time of admission and on 14 August and 14 December each year. - The published schedule indicates a prospective annual fee increase of approximately 10%. Boarding / Hostel fees - No boarding or hostel fees are listed for the Bowrampet campus. Boarding is not shown as an offered option in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Other costs and optional charges - Books are included within the stated Tuition & Transport amounts for the listed programmes. - Lunch is optional and charged termly (₹8,830 / term; ₹26,490 annually). - Transport is optional and charged by slab; slab labels (Slab 1–4) appear in the schedule but numerical amounts for each slab are not provided in the published Bowrampet fee schedule. - No separate uniform fee, security deposit, examination fee, or one-time admission/enrolment deposit is specified in the Bowrampet fee section. Refund information - No refund policy or refund amounts (for withdrawal, cancellation, or unused term charges) are specified in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer / NEFT, credit card, debit card, UPI, cheque) are not specified in the Bowrampet fee schedule. Instructions for accepted payment channels are not provided in the published campus fee section. Note on missing details (concise): the published Bowrampet fee schedule lists term and annual tuition amounts for PYP/MYP and DP, plus optional lunch and shows transport as charged by slab, but it does not specify an application/registration fee, the transport slab amounts, a refund policy, or the accepted payment methods; boarding is not offered. These items are not detailed in the Bowrampet fee schedule.	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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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Oakwinds Campus Bowrampet in Hyderabad was established in 2023. It is the only IB Continuum School in the Silver Oaks family. The campus is affectionately known as Oakwinds. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy is in progress.	Curriculum details The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 1:7 student-teacher ratio
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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Open: PP I to Grade 9, and IBDP. Admissions are conducted through a six-step process: Submit an Enquiry Form; Complete Online Application & Upload Documents; Schedule Your School Tour; School Tour, Orientation & Induction Programme; Personal Interaction with the Principal and Admissions Team; Confirm Admission by submitting the required documents and paying the first-term fee within the scheduled timeline.	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 —	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.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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