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ELC International School

India, Mangaluru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹113,000 - 126,250
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Hindi, French, Malayalam
Typical class size 15
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

ELC International School follows a Montessori pedagogy for early years through middle school and offers a Cambridge curriculum for Primary and Cambridge IGCSE for Grade 10. The learner-centred, enquiry-based approach emphasizes Math, Science (including EVS) and English, with Second/Third Languages in Kannada, Hindi and French, plus Global Perspectives, ICT and Humanities and Social Sciences. The program weaves music, art and drama into everyday learning to support holistic development. Facilities include a Library and Reading program, Nature School, the IMTC Program and a Gifted Children Program for Grades 5–6. Extracurriculars extend learning beyond the classroom through Summer Camp and Field Trips, while Be the Change provides volunteer opportunities for library and learning initiatives. Recognitions include India's Promising Preschools of the Future (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20) and awards for Curriculum Innovation and Education Excellence. The school is located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. A welcoming community for local and international families seeking global learning.

Kottara Cross 1st Lane Bejai, Bejai - Kapikad Rd, Kotekani, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India

The Essentials

ELC International School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Bejai – Kapikad Road, Mangalore, 575004, India

Stages
Playgroup-Pre-K, LKG-UKG, Primary, Middle School

Type
Montessori pedagogy-based learning centre (early years to middle school).

Additional learning support
Gifted Children Program (Grade 5-6)

Religious affiliation
Secular; no religious affiliation

School day structure
Morning batch: Playgroup/Pre-KG 8:30–12:00; LKG/UKG 8:30–12:30. Afternoon batch: Playgroup/Pre-KG 1:30–5:00; LKG/UKG 1:00–5:00. Saturday: Holiday.

Bus service
Transportation available on a term-wise basis; based on routes and availability; timings communicated after routes are finalised.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch & Snacks are offered as an optional service.

Governance and Ownership
Independent. The school describes itself as an independent community.
Fees

Annual tuition at ELC International School ranges from INR 113,000 to INR 126,250 for 2026/27.

Effective academic year: 2025–26

Application / one-time fees
- One-time admission / registration charge: ₹20,000 (one-time).

Tuition and compulsory annual charges by year group (itemised, shown as annual amounts)
- Grade 1–2 — Annual breakdown:
- Tuition: ₹53,000.
- Learning Labs: ₹12,000.
- Student Welfare / PE / Nature School: ₹14,000.
- Library: ₹3,500.
- Resources: ₹12,000.
- Administration charge: ₹12,000.
- Books: ₹6,500.
- One-time admission charge: ₹20,000 (already noted above).

- Grades 3–5 — Annual breakdown:
- Tuition: ₹54,000.
- Learning Labs: ₹12,000.
- Student Welfare / PE: ₹14,000.
- Library: ₹7,000.
- Resources: ₹12,750.
- Administration charge: ₹12,000.
- Books: ₹6,500.
- One-time admission charge: ₹20,000.

- Grades 6–8 — Annual breakdown:
- Tuition: ₹54,000.
- Learning Labs: ₹14,000.
- Student Welfare / PE: ₹14,500.
- Library: ₹8,500.
- Resources: ₹12,750.
- Administration charge: ₹13,500.
- Books: ₹9,000.
- One-time admission charge: ₹20,000.

- Grades 9–10 — Annual breakdown:
- Tuition: ₹54,000.
- Learning Labs: ₹16,000.
- Student Welfare / PE: ₹16,500.
- Library: ₹9,500.
- Resources: ₹14,250.
- Administration charge: ₹16,000.
- Books: charged based on subject selection.
- One-time admission charge: ₹20,000.

- Playgroup / Pre‑KG and LKG / UKG:
- No itemised annual fee figures for Playgroup / Pre‑KG or LKG / UKG were published in the available public fee schedule for 2025–26.

How fees are billed and payment terms
- Fees are presented as annual amounts; the published billing/payment timetable uses two instalments rather than term-by-term billing:
- Installment 1: 50% of the total invoice — due by 31 March.
- Installment 2: remaining 50% — due by 30 June.
- A concession of ₹5,000 is applied if the total school fee is paid in full by 25 May.

- Optional services (Beyond Academics, Individual Academic sessions, Snack & Lunch services, Transport) have separate charges; there is a concession policy for full‑year payments of optional services (June–March) that gives a one‑month fee discount.

Sibling discount
- A 10% sibling discount is available for the younger child on academic (tuition) fees. This sibling discount excludes books and optional services.

Boarding
- The school is a day school only; no boarding facilities are offered. There are therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring extras
- Itemised recurring or ancillary charges shown in the published schedule include Learning Labs, Student Welfare/PE/Nature School, Library, Resources, Administration charges and Books (amounts vary by grade — see the annual breakdowns above).
- Optional services available and billed separately: Beyond Academics programmes, Individual Academic sessions, Snack & Lunch services, Transport, Daycare (until 6:30 PM). These services may be invoiced separately and have their own concession rules for full‑year payment.

Refunds and withdrawal charges
- No published, itemised refund or withdrawal schedule (for example: pro‑rata refunds, administrative deductions, or timelines for refund processing) was located in the available fee materials for 2025–26. Refund terms were not specified in the publicly available fee documents.

Accepted payment methods and channels
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer / NEFT / UPI, cheque, demand draft, online payment gateway) are not itemised in the publicly available fee documents. Parents should expect that standard avenues (bank transfer / cheque / digital payments) are commonly used by schools in the region, but no definitive payment‑method list is published for ELC in the 2025–26 materials.

Billing frequency / per‑term detail
- Annual amounts are published by grade group. The school's published billing timetable uses two instalments (50% by 31 March and 50% by 30 June) and a full‑payment concession; there is no separate published per‑term fee schedule. Therefore per‑term invoiced amounts are determined by the instalment schedule rather than by a fixed 'term' charge in the published material.

Summary of available information and gaps
- Available and cited, itemised annual fee figures (tuition and several named charges) exist for Grades 1–10 for the 2025–26 academic year and are shown above. The school's formal fee‑payment guidelines (installment dates, full‑payment concession, sibling discount, concession for optional services) are published and cited above.
- Gaps: specific numeric annual fees for Playgroup / Pre‑KG and LKG / UKG were not published in the accessible fee materials for 2025–26; an itemised refund/withdrawal schedule and explicit statement of accepted payment methods were not published in the accessible fee documents for 2025–26. Where numbers or policies were not published, they have been noted above as unavailable.
Academics

ELC International School teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
ELC follows an international Cambridge curriculum, including the Cambridge IGCSE framework for Grade 10. The curriculum is learner-centred and enquiry-based, with a focus on Math, Science (including EVS), and English (reading, writing, comprehension and communication). It includes Second/Third Languages (Kannada, Hindi, French) and covers Global Perspectives, ICT, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The Cambridge curriculum emphasizes subject content, intellectual enquiry, and working and communicating in English, with a holistic program that also includes music, art, drama and languages to support overall development.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 20:1.

Exam Results
TLC School's first Cambridge IGCSE cohort (March 2026) consisted of 16 students; 11 achieved at least one A* grade and 2 earned straight A* profiles across all subjects. Mathematics: 14 of 16; Physics: 12 of 14; English: 13 of 16; Chemistry: 11 of 15.

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transition to universities in India and abroad.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted Children Program (Grade 5-6) offers an experiential curriculum in which students explore concepts and increase their knowledge; program aims to develop Math skills, Critical Thinking, Analytical, Research and Coding skills, and fosters curiosity and advanced learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on holistic development, building character, compassion, skill and grit. Blending modern teaching with an innovative learning platform supports students to become well-rounded individuals. The day includes a range of activities—teaching, art, music and more—to nurture social-emotional growth. Active participation is encouraged in a supportive, caring environment where mistakes are viewed as a natural part of learning. Well-being is a core pillar alongside academic excellence and love for learning, guiding the school's approach to education to foster resilience and collaborative skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides individual academic support for students who require additional help.

Mental Wellbeing
Well-being is a core part of the four-pillar framework: academic excellence, love for learning, persistence and well-being. The environment is safe, encouraging and nurturing for all students. The curriculum and school culture promote resilience, social-emotional skills and positive mindsets. After-school and enrichment programs support emotional and social development. The library and other holistic programs contribute to confident, engaged learners.

Safeguarding
A safe, encouraging and nurturing environment is provided to support all students, reflecting the school's commitment to safeguarding in daily practice.
Parent Experience

Community
Updates and Events, Community Service, Wisdom Centre, and News & Blog are part of Community. The school is an independent and vibrant community that welcomes families to join and provides a stimulating nurturing environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Holistic learning experience blending academic excellence with programs to develop character, compassion, skill and grit. The school is a community where children establish their dreams and fulfil their potential. The holistic curriculum is achieved through modern teaching and an innovative learning platform that includes teaching, art and more.

Academic Facilities
Library and Reading program is at the core of pedagogy. Nature School. IMTC Program. Gifted Children Program (Grade 5-6).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond Academics; Summer Camp; Field Trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ELC provides a holistic learning experience that blends academic excellence with programs designed to develop character, compassion, skill and grit. Modern teaching and an innovative learning platform help children reach their potential as well‑rounded individuals. A typical school day is packed with teaching, art, music and activities that develop skills across the curriculum. Well-being is one of the four pillars of the school's approach, alongside academic excellence, love for learning and persistence.

Arts & Creative
The day includes teaching, art and music as part of the holistic program. The library and reading program is central to pedagogy, fostering a love of reading and self‑directed learning. Summer Camp provides a unique and holistic program to channel summer enthusiasm.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of optional programs is offered after the school day. Field Trips provide experiential learning opportunities as part of Beyond Academics. Summer Camp is offered as a holistic program to engage students during the summer.

Community & Service
Be the change program provides volunteer support for library and learning programs through events and initiatives, aiding Government Schools and Public libraries. The Learning Centre notes that volunteering benefits students academically and emotionally, and that students begin volunteering from a young age, developing real-world skills for middle school and beyond.

Leadership & Professional
The school is an award‑winning institution. Awards include ‘India's Promising Preschools of the Future' (2017‑18, 2018‑19 & 2019‑20), ‘Innovation in the Curriculum' award, ‘Innovative Pedagogy Award' (2020‑21), ‘Excellence In Innovation In Education' award at the Times Business Awards 2021, and the 2021 Education World award for Nature Friendly Pre‑School & Innovative Curriculum. These recognitions reflect sustained excellence in education and innovation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being is one of the four pillars of the school's approach. Nature School is part of the program, highlighting outdoor learning as a component of education. The overall framework supports physical and mental well-being through its holistic activities and emphasis on balanced development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages are included in the curriculum. Language study is part of the learning experience at ELC India. The curriculum emphasizes learning languages alongside other arts and skills as part of a holistic education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiries and information: Prospective families can obtain admissions information by contacting the school. The school provides a phone number (+91 6360238816) and an email address for inquiries. There are three registration routes listed: Pre-Primary Registration, Primary & Middle School Registration, and GCC Registration, with dedicated links to access each path. The school location is Early Learning Centre, Bejai – Kapikad Road, Mangalore 575004, and office hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 2. Registration materials and routes: For Playgroup–Pre-K, LKG–UKG, Primary, and Middle School, brochures and application forms are available on the program pages under Documents. Pre-Primary Registration and Primary & Middle School Registration are linked via bit.ly, and GCC Registration is accessible through a Google Docs form. Individual program pages provide options to download brochures and submit applications.
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