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India, Kodaikanal
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Model United Nations, National Honours Society, Robotics club, Creative Writing, and academic competitions extend learning beyond the classroom.
Signature Music and Drama programmes are core to the school experience. Regular concerts, talent shows, and the annual Kodi Unplugged music event showcase student creativity.
With students from 25 countries, KIS is deeply multicultural. The REconnect club, Christian Endeavour, and cultural events celebrate diversity. Language options complement the English-medium instruction.
Pet Club, game nights, inter-residence competitions, carnivals, Amazing Race events, and weekend activities provide rich social engagement for boarders.
The KIS Center for Environment and Humanity leads community engagement and environmental stewardship. Service learning is embedded in the IB programme.
Student leadership opportunities, Student Council, and the Peer Encouragement Program (PEER) develop leadership skills. College counselling from Grade 9 supports professional development.
The Camping and Hiking Programme on the 100-acre property, night walks, outdoor excursions, and the hill station environment promote physical wellbeing and a connection with nature.
Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is a prestigious co-educational boarding and day school perched at 7,000 feet in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1901, KIS is the first school in India and the second in Asia to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school serves around 600 students from approximately 25 countries, delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, and CP) alongside Advanced Placement options. With a 43-acre main campus and a 100-acre outdoor education property, KIS is renowned for its camping and hiking programme, environmental education, and consistently strong IB results.
