Stonehill International School

259 / 333 / 334 / 335 Tarahunise Post, Jala Hobli, Bangalore North 562 157, India

Ages 3-18; Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Grade 5); Middle Years Programme (Grade 6-10); Diploma Programme (Grade 11-12); Career-related Programme (Grade 11-12)

Day and boarding international school

Students from more than 35 countries; teachers from over 15 countries

Learning Support; English as an Additional Language (EAL); Counselling

India

Stonehill exclusively offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for ages 3-18. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs Nursery to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs Grade 6 to 10, the Diploma Programme (DP) runs Grade 11 to 12, and the Career-related Programme (IBCP) runs Grade 11 to 12. The Diploma Programme is a two-year programme for 16-19-year-olds, with a DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service) and six subject groups, and a strong focus on university preparation. Language options include Hindi, Spanish and Mandarin at the PYP level, with French added in the MYP and DP levels. The school holds IB World School accreditation and is further accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and other bodies.

Average class size 16-18 students; student-teacher ratio 8:1.

IB Results 2025: 64 Grade 12 students; five students scored above 40 points; 25% of the cohort scored 35 points or more. University placements for the Class of 2025 include offers from universities in 18 countries, with 39 offers from top-50 institutions such as UC London, University of Warwick, University of Manchester, University of St Andrews, Kings College London, University of California, University of British Columbia, and Berklee College of Music, among others.

Stonehill graduates have been accepted to universities around the world, recent ones including Stanford University, London School of Economics (LSE), Dartmouth College, University of Cambridge, Parsons School of Design, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), New York University (NYU), Sarah Lawrence College, University of Southern California (USC), MIT Boston, University of British Columbia (UBC), LaSalle School of Arts, City University of Hong Kong, Essec University, Erasmus University, University of Sydney, Newcastle University, Ashoka University, Flame University and many more.

SEL is a cornerstone of Stonehill, especially within the IB program. Primary School uses Personal, Social Education (PSE) to build resilience, a strong sense of self, healthy relationships, and well‑being, with four key areas: Wellness, Growth and Development, Managing Self, and Managing Relationships. The Primary School Counsellor leads targeted PSE lessons as part of the PSE program. Well‑being is woven throughout the entire PYP curriculum. In Secondary School, the Personal and Social Development (PSD) programme develops self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, emotional health, child protection, sex education, and career planning; external speakers and parent workshops deepen understanding and support.

The Student Support Services in Primary School consist of Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Counselling. Learning Support and EAL teachers cover two grades from P3 to P8 (Grades 1–5), with the Head of Student Support Services supporting the full‑immersion early years. Co‑teaching plays a considerable role to ensure the team supports the individual needs of the learners. EAL is assessed with the World‑Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) scale, a tailored learning program is delivered, and, once bridging is achieved, learners exit the programme to study Hindi, Spanish or Mandarin. Counselling is transdisciplinary and linked to units of inquiry; sexuality education supports child protection and Kelso skills are developed to support learners' well‑being.

Primary EAL uses the World‑Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) scale to assess learners and delivers a tailored program in scheduled lessons. When students reach the bridging level, they exit EAL and may study Hindi, Spanish or Mandarin. In Secondary, English B language acquisition support is provided across speaking, listening, reading and writing, with Primary EAL entering Secondary in Language Acquisition‑English lessons aligned to IB MYP Group 2; extra weekly lessons may replace standard English lessons, and after exit criteria are met, students join English Language and Literature plus Language Acquisition in other languages for the remainder of the MYP.

Counselling is a transdisciplinary practice integrated with IB units of inquiry and includes sexuality education to support child protection. Kelso skills are developed to support teachers and learners. The Secondary School Counselling Team provides one‑to‑one or small group sessions addressing coping with changes, transition, self‑esteem, friendships, study skills, stress management and other concerns. The PSD curriculum in Secondary focuses on emotional health and social skills to promote a healthy, balanced life.

Stonehill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school will reserve the right to conduct background screening, and will do so periodically for employees. It aligns with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection.

Online Enrollment Form must be completed to apply. Enrollment Part-2 is completed by the current school. Supporting documents include report cards for the last two years, copy of passport or birth certificate (OCI/PIO if applicable), vaccination record. A non-refundable Application Fee of US$150 per child is required to process the application. Additional documents may be requested based on the application form and submitted documents. Eligibility: All students are eligible for admission if Stonehill can provide an educational program that meets their needs; there is a limited capacity for learning support for mild disabilities. English Language Learners: students whose native language is not English may be required to take reading and writing language assessments during enrollment and on entry. Grade placement: children are placed according to age; in the Middle Years and High School, exceptions may be made based on educational history; assessment uses age, prior educational record, admission tests, and classroom observation; the Admissions Committee's decision is communicated via email.

Academic and Sports Scholarship Programme aims to foster excellence in academics and sports. The Stonehill Advantage includes tailored guidance for college applications from grade 9 onwards; graduates of 2025 class gained admissions across 24 nations; students meet over 200 global universities each year; universities include Stanford University, MIT, London School of Economics, University of Cambridge, Dartmouth College, New York University, University of British Columbia, UCLA. Academic scholarships are awarded at Grade 9 (M4), Grade 10 (M5), and Grade 11 (D1); Sports scholarships are awarded at Grade 8 (M3), Grade 9 (M4), and Grade 10 (M5). Scholarships can include a tuition fee concession and a 50% boarding concession; Honorary Scholarships have no tuition or boarding concession. Scholarships are determined in open competition at a fixed level set by the school and are non-negotiable; Scholarships are made at the discretion of the Head of School; the number of scholarships can vary year to year; Sport focused scholarships require excellence in both sport and character and participation in leadership roles for Stonehill sport teams, with athletic ability demonstrated through sport-specific assessment on the Scholarship Assessment Day. All scholarships are reviewed quarterly to ensure attainment and commitment; scholarships may be withdrawn if standards are not maintained. A Stonehill Scholarship targets top scholars and scholar-athletes. Last date to apply: 9 November 2025. For clarifications, email admissions@stonehill.in.