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Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
International School of Hyderabad is a co-educational day school for students aged 4 to 18, located on ICRISAT campus near Patancheru. The school teaches in English and offers an enriched Elementary American curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE in Secondary and the IB Diploma Programme for final years. With over 400 students representing more than 22 countries, ISH provides an international atmosphere while maintaining Indian admissions limitations. CIS and NEASC accreditation reflect long-standing standards, and ISH was the first Indian school to offer the IB Diploma in Telangana. Class sizes average around 20, and more than a third of staff are international. The campus includes science laboratories, libraries, music and language rooms, art studios, and outdoor spaces, plus football fields, a cricket pitch, a tennis court, an indoor gym, and a swimming pool. A broad co-curricular program, student leadership through STUCO, and annual events such as TEDxISH enhance learning beyond the classroom.
ICRISAT Main Entrance Gate, Patancheru, Ramachandrapuram, Telangana 502324, India
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The Essentials
International School of Hyderabad has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
Located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. Address: c/o ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India 502324. It is an English‑medium, co‑educational day school with a diverse international student body of over 400 students from more than 22 countries. The majority of the students are from overseas, and a limited number of Indian citizens attend.
Stages
K-12 (elementary and secondary)
Type
Co-educational day international school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 400 students from more than 22 countries; the majority are from overseas, with a limited number of Indian citizens.
Additional learning support
ELL, Counseling and Learning Support services are available
Country affiliation
India
School day structure
School runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a 1:30 pm finish on Wednesdays. After-school transportation is available; bus pickup/drop-off is provided at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, and at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Bus service
The ISH bus service is the most popular and recommended mode of transport for daily travel between home and school.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at International School of Hyderabad ranges from INR 873,900 to INR 1,359,450 for 2026/27.
Registration and application fees - Registration fee (one-time, payable at application submission): INR 83,000 (USD 1,000 approx.). - Enrolment fee (one-time, payable prior to the student commencing following confirmation of admission): INR 8,30,000 (USD 10,000 approx.). - Both items are part of the one-time new‑student fee that must be paid in full to secure placement and are non‑refundable; they cannot be deferred or paid in instalments.
Annual tuition fees (by year group) - Kindergarten 1 and 2: INR 8,73,900 per year. - Grade 1–5: INR 9,38,650 per year. - Grade 6–10: INR 11,97,600 per year. - Grade 11–12: INR 13,59,450 per year.
Tuition instalments (per billing event) - Tuition is payable in two instalments; therefore each instalment equals approximately 50% of the annual tuition: - Kindergarten 1–2 instalment: INR 4,36,950. - Grade 1–5 instalment: INR 4,69,325. - Grade 6–10 instalment: INR 5,98,800. - Grade 11–12 instalment: INR 6,79,725. - This per‑instalment breakdown follows from the published requirement that tuition fees be paid in two instalments. (Amounts above are annual fee ÷ 2.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are payable in Indian Rupees (INR) or the equivalent amount in a foreign currency based on the prevailing exchange rate; payments must be made against issued invoices. - Tuition fees are payable in two instalments. - A 2.5% discount on tuition fees applies if the full annual tuition is paid at the start of the academic year. - A sibling discount of 5% applies to the tuition fees for younger sibling(s). - A late‑payment penalty of 2% per month will be charged for overdue amounts. - Discounts apply only if fees are paid in full on or before the due date. - Fees are subject to revision at the discretion of the school.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school.
Other costs and incidental charges - The published fee document lists the registration, enrolment and annual tuition components described above and does not itemize mandatory charges for uniform, transport, or other recurring items within the core fee schedule. Additional optional or incidental charges (for example, meals, extracurricular activities, exams, field trips or specialist services) may be invoiced separately.
Refund information - The new student (registration/enrolment) fees are required in full to secure placement and are non‑refundable. - There is no tuition‑fee refund for withdrawals during the semester.
Fee payment options and invoicing - Fees are payable in INR or the equivalent foreign‑currency amount and must be paid against the invoices issued by the school. The published fee document does not list specific payment channels (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or a named online payment portal) within the fee schedule; available payment channels and instructions are provided with the school's invoices.
Academics
International School of Hyderabad teaches American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is English-medium. In Elementary, an enriched American curriculum is taught; it is concept-driven and inquiry-based. In Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school has a 7:1 average student–teacher ratio and a preferred class size of 20 students.
Higher Education Progression
ISH focuses on preparing students for university, and almost all students go to prestigious universities across the world, with the majority attending universities in the United States and Canada.
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Admissions
Admissions
ISH follows a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications year round. The admission process is five steps: Step 1 Inquire and Visit to learn about the curriculum, facilities and community; Step 2 Apply online through the provided online application system and complete six items: the online application form; two years of school reports with translations if applicable and grade transcripts for high school; psycho‑educational reports or ILPs/IEPs if relevant; copies of applicant and parent passports and Indian visa if not Indian; birth certificate and immunization records; the Admissions Character Reference form sent to the current school; and inform ISH of completion by email; Step 3 pay the one‑time nonrefundable registration fee; Step 4 an admissions meeting and review with the divisional principals, counsellor, admissions director and Head of School; Step 5 the admissions committee makes the final decision and informs you by official email, and if accepted, you pay the enrolment fee within 7 working days. The Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and families may connect in person or online at any stage. ISH accepts applications throughout the year and the school year runs mid-August through mid-June.
Scholarships
ISH does not offer financial aid or scholarships.
Waitlist
ISH has a waiting list. When a place opens in a grade, applications on the waiting list are reviewed again against the admissions criteria to offer the spot to the most suitable candidate.
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FAQs
What curriculum does International School of Hyderabad follow?
The school is English-medium. In Elementary, an enriched American curriculum is taught; it is concept-driven and inquiry-based. In Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.
What are the tuition fees?
**Registration and application fees**
- Registration fee (one-time, payable at application submission): INR 83,000 (USD 1,000 approx.).
Where is International School of Hyderabad located?
Located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. Address: c/o ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India 502324.
What age groups does the school serve?
K-12 (elementary and secondary)
Does the school support students with SEN?
ISH includes an Inclusion team that supports a limited number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Support is provided either within the classroom or on a pull-out basis, with collaborative planning among teachers.
Is there a school bus service?
The ISH bus service is the most popular and recommended mode of transport for daily travel between home and school.
What are the school hours?
School runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a 1:30 pm finish on Wednesdays.
How does admissions work?
ISH follows a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications year round.
What accreditations does the school hold?
IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE; NEAS & C
What languages are taught?
ISH is an English-medium school with English as the language of instruction. English Language Support (ESOL) provides language support for students with limited English proficiency.
What wellbeing support is available?
ISH supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated well-being program.
What facilities does the school have?
The main ICRISAT campus spans 3,600 acres, with the ISH campus spread over 10 acres. Being located on the ICRISAT campus provides access to nature and diverse learning environments, with science labs, a museum, a medieval fort, and a weather station.
When was International School of Hyderabad founded?
ISH was founded in 1981 under the trusteeship of the non-profit International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
What extracurricular activities are available?
ISH has annual productions on the outdoor stage featuring acting, choreography, music, props, and costumes.
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