India, Hyderabad
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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.
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.
ISH does not offer financial aid or scholarships.
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.