Candor International School

Begur-Koppa Road (Off Bannerghatta Road), Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka 560105, India. The campus sits on a 25-acre green site with an organic vegetable farm and a dairy farm, in Bengaluru near Electronic City and Bannerghatta Road.

Primary School; Middle School; High School. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programmes across these levels.

Co-educational international school with on-campus residential facility (boarding) for Grade 5 to Grade 12.

India

Candor offers the IB and Cambridge Curricula (CAIE). IB programmes include Early Years Programme (Pre-K to K2), Primary Years Programme (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Cambridge programmes include IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and AS & A Levels (Grades 11–12). The school operates a two-curriculum model with on-campus residential facilities for Grades 5–12.

PYP (Grades 1–5): 24:1; Early Years (EY1–EY2): 18:1; Pre-K: 18:2.

100% results across IB and Cambridge boards.

100% university placements; Candor students have gained admissions to top-ranked universities worldwide.

The Candor community includes a Personal Counselor who nurtures the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of students, and a College and Career Guidance Counselor who assists high school students with college admissions and university applications. Counselors are selected for their ability to build rapport with students and to maintain confidentiality. A Special Educator runs the SEN programme to support students with learning differences and to enrich gifted learners. Onsite nursing care and the Additional Learning Support (ALS) team provide medical and learning support services, and Comprehensive Counselling services are available to students. Students are placed in advisory groups to receive timely counsel and support across school life.

The SEN department focuses on the early identification of support needs. The school provides Mild, Moderate, and Intensive Support for students with diverse learning needs, including in-class support and targeted interventions. An Individualised Education Plan (IEP) is outlined at the beginning of the academic session and is reviewed twice a year. For CAIE and IB, accommodations and access arrangements are provided as needed, with referrals to external agencies where required. The Admissions process includes consultation with the SEN Coordinator, and confidentiality is maintained; information about a student's learning needs is shared only with the staff involved in education and support.

The school provides accommodations for students whose first language is not English by following board guidelines, including ESL for IGCSE and English B for IB. The Cambridge and IB language offerings include First Language English and additional language options, with ESL listed as part of the language curriculum and English as a Second Language (L1) among language provisions. English language support is integrated across subjects to facilitate inclusive access to learning. Additional language courses include Hindi, French, German, and Spanish as part of the curriculum.

Well-being is a fundamental priority and is addressed through Positive Education, with modules organized under the Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) for Early, Primary, and Secondary learners. The program focuses on mindfulness, character strengths, positive relationships, health and resilience, engagement, growth mindset, and purpose. Support services include onsite nursing, the ALS team for learning support, and comprehensive counselling. Policies are aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Indian law, with Child Protection and Inclusion Policies reviewed every two years to protect students and promote inclusive practices.

The school has a Child Protection Policy and an Inclusion Policy, reviewed every two years and aligned to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Indian law, and the Persons with Disabilities Act. The campus provides 24x7 security personnel, background verification for all staff, CCTV cameras, an Emergency Response Team, and 24x7 in-house medical care with tie-ups to nearby hospitals. Dorm parents supervise residential students to ensure a safe, healthy, and supportive boarding environment. All safeguarding policies and procedures are designed to keep children safe and to promote a secure school community.

1. Admission Enquiry. Parents can call the school or fill the preliminary enquiry form to start the admissions process. The contact numbers are +91-94832-99999 and +91-77602-99995. An enquiry form is provided by the admissions team to gather initial information and guide next steps. This initiates the formal admissions process. 2. Application Form. Prospective students fill out the online application form provided by the admissions team. Parents email the completed, signed and scanned application form to [email protected]. The admissions team acknowledges receipt and explains the next steps, gathering essential information about the student's prior schooling. 3. School Visit. Parents and students are taken on a campus tour to view Candor's facilities and learn about programmes. If visiting in person is not possible, a virtual campus tour is available. The admissions team uses this visit to assess fit and answer questions about programmes and support services. 4. Interactions. Interactions with the Programme Coordinator and the Principal are arranged to discuss the student's goals and potential programme pathways. The discussion covers programme fit, expectations, and relevant needs or supports. 5. Aptitude Tests. Aptitude tests in English and Mathematics are conducted to assess language and numeracy levels. Results inform placement choices and any required learning support. The admissions team uses the outcomes to plan appropriate placement and support. 6. Acknowledgement. A confirmation email is sent to confirm receipt and to guide the applicant through the next steps of the admission process. This ensures the process continues smoothly toward final decision. 7. Fee Payment. Fee payment completes the admission process and confirms enrollment. The school provides details on amounts, due dates, and accepted payment methods. 8. Pre-Admission Procedure. For new enrolments, documents must be submitted: Birth Certificate photocopy; Original Transfer Certificate; Conduct Certificate; Photocopy of scholastic and co-curricular records; Medical records; Four passport-size photographs; and any other necessary information regarding transport, dining, and boarding. 9. Additional Documents for Overseas Students. Overseas students must provide a valid passport; a student visa (regular or provisional); proof of funds for the duration of studies in India; an equivalent certificate from the AIU for students who studied abroad (grades 9–10) to enable admission to Indian universities; the school will provide the necessary documents to support a student visa after registration. 10. Post Admission Procedure. After admission is granted, parents deposit the fees and submit the required documents; they receive an Admission Confirmation email with further formalities if any; uniforms and books can be purchased from the Stores Department; the timetable is issued to the homeroom teacher; the student handbook and parent handbook are shared for policy understanding. 11. For mid-term admissions. Parents must inform the school of their ward's joining date at least one week prior; teachers assist new students with syllabi covered to date. 12. Inclusion. Candor is inclusive and admission is never denied on the grounds of disability or learning differences if resources exist; the SEN Department supports learners and a counsellor is available; scanned clinical assessments are reviewed, and meetings with parents and the student determine the school's ability to provide adequate services. The school reserves the right to cancel enrolment if false information or documentation is provided. 13. Non-Refundable Fee Policy. A non-refundable fee policy applies to all participants upon registration. The policy explains why fees are non-refundable (operational costs, commitment, and preparations), and states that exemptions are not provided; transfers are not allowed; while refunds are not typically offered, a partial refund may be considered if the school cancels the event. How to pay is through the secure online gateway, after which a confirmation email with registration details is sent. Contact for questions is provided by the support team.

No scholarships are available.