India, Bengaluru
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The International School Bangalore (TISB) holds Open Mornings from January to April and welcomes inquiries year-round, subject to grade availability. The school is selective and admission is merit-based, with equal treatment for all applicants. Applicants complete an online enquiry, attend entrance assessments and an interview, and must provide prior school reports and a passport copy; a final decision rests with the Principal. The school operates in a diverse international context and aims to help students thrive in order to progress to international higher education. There is a waiting-list option when places are filled. The school is part of the NAFL Trust and is located at The International School Bangalore, NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore 562125, Karnataka, India.
There may be waiting-list places for some grades when vacancies are filled and admission is not automatic. Applicants offered a place must confirm acceptance and pay the required fees and deposits within two weeks; where applicable, transfer documents and prior year reports may be required.
The Chairman's Scholarship is an esteemed award for exceptional IB students who achieve a perfect 45 on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Recipients for recent years have included multiple students. The site also notes that while a Chairman's Scholarship exists, the FAQ indicates that general scholarships or bursaries are not offered.
The International School Bangalore (TISB) is a co-educational day and boarding school located on a 140-acre campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Founded in 2000 by Dr. K P Gopalkrishna, it is part of the National Academy for Learning Trust (NAFL) and offers an international curriculum with a bespoke approach. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the early years, with English as the main language of instruction and additional languages in French and Hindi. In Grades 9–10, students follow the Cambridge IGCSE, and Grades 11–12 complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Facilities include dedicated Primary Years spaces, a Senior School Academic Block, two auditoria, music rooms, art and ICT suites, and medical and boarding housing. The campus supports extensive sport, including a cricket pitch, football and hockey fields, a 25-meter pool, tennis and basketball courts, and more, and arts, clubs, and field trips for holistic development and learning globally.