India, Bengaluru
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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, with rooms shared by two students of the same grade/age and separate lounges with recreational facilities. Boarding parents supervise on each floor and tutors provide academic support, with after-school activities and weekend excursions. A typical day runs from a 6:30 AM wake-up to lights out after 10:00–10:30 PM (breakfast at 7:15 AM, classes begin at 8:10 AM, and dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM); the boarding closed periods include Dusserha, winter break, spring break, and summer holidays; parents may visit with advance notice.
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. Boarders have meals on campus, including breakfast at 7:15 AM and dinner at 7:30–8:00 PM, with evening snacks and structured dining within the boarding routine.
The school is a Sterling Developers group venture. The Managing Director and Board Member is Shweta Sastri, who leads CIS; she is also a Director at Sterling Developers.
Canadian International School India in Bengaluru offers a Pre-K to Grade 12 program that weaves Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula with Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, supporting students toward global study and careers. The campus caters to ages 3 to 18 and includes a boarding option for Grades 6–12 in a modern, welcoming setting. CIS Bangalore is the first IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) school in Bengaluru and pioneered a 1:1 iPad programme in South India. It operates entirely on solar power and is recognised as an Apple Distinguished School in India. Facilities include The Odeum Performing Arts Centre, a Music room, and modern libraries with Destiny Library Catalogue and digital resources. The 25-metre swimming pool, gym, floodlit tennis courts, turf soccer field and other sports amenities support an active lifestyle. A strong array of clubs and service projects complements the curriculum, along with experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.