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India, Kodaikanal
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Kodaikanal International School was founded in 1901 by American missionaries as a school for missionary children in the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal. In 1976, it became the first school in India and the second in Asia to offer the IB Diploma Programme. The school celebrated its 125th anniversary with a fundraising campaign.
KIS has a vibrant alumni network and a close-knit community of around 600 students from 25 countries. The school organises community events, inter-residence activities, and maintains strong connections with the Kodaikanal town. Field trips to mainland India and international exchanges broaden community ties.
A parent portal is available for ongoing communication. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life and events.
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.
