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The school offers a diverse range of after-school activities and co-curriculars that include Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art, and STEAM, to nurture intellectual interests beyond the classroom. In Senior School, Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts courses are available, alongside a Music Instrumental Programme with blocks of ten lessons per semester and student recitals. Model United Nations and related Future Leaders programs develop debating, research, and leadership for Grades 6–12, including IntramUN and TISBMUN. Experiential trips provide curriculum-aligned learning beyond the classroom, with a variety of department and senior trips such as Bali, Berlin–Krakow, and Spiti for broader global exposure.
Art at TISB offers ceramics, painting, drawing, and printing, with senior pathways into Cambridge IGCSE Arts and IB Visual Arts. Drama and Music are central to Creative Arts, and the Music Instrumental Programme provides regular lessons and recitals for students to showcase their work. Dance is also offered through Ballet and Contemporary Dance as part of the co-curricular Arts offering. Senior and Middle School art programs provide opportunities to pursue artistic interests and potentially transition into related degree pathways.
Model United Nations fosters international mindedness, with a dedicated MUN Club for Grades 6–12, including Junior and Senior MUN groups and internal INTRAMUN. The Aajivan Lecture Series runs monthly for Grades 9–12, exposing students to diverse perspectives from guest speakers. Trips provide cultural experiences and global exposure, including destinations such as Bali, Berlin, Krakow, and Spiti as part of department and summer programs. Modern Foreign Languages are offered, with lessons in English as the primary language of instruction.
Co-Curricular Activities include Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Chess, Robotics, Space Education, Drama, Art and Craft, Maker's Space, Indian Karate, and STEAM, providing a broad spectrum of hobbies and interests. After School Activities for Grades 3–5 include a range of sports—Soccer, Cricket, Swimming, Basketball, and Badminton—supplemented by professional coaching. The school also supports student musical performance through the Music Instrumental Programme and termly recitals. These activities complement a vibrant student life and opportunities for creative expression.
Charity events are a core part of school life, with flagship activities such as VIVUM (an interschool cultural and sporting festival) and Xavage (a student-run business festival) that raise funds for charities. Proceeds from VIVUM support organizations like the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, while Xavage emphasizes innovation and enterprise with charitable impact. The JBPL/JGBA leagues and the TISB Park Run promote community, leadership, and philanthropy, with Park Run supporting partner charities such as Snehagram.
Student leadership is fostered through Grade 5 Prefects in the Primary Years, promoting values and initiatives with teacher support. The TISB MUN & Future Leaders program provides leadership roles, including an Executive Board and a Logistics team for Grade 10–12 students, and offers training in project management and global perspectives. The 1M1B Future Leaders program supports leadership development by aligning student projects with United Nations SDGs, including opportunities to present at the United Nations. These programs broaden leadership, teamwork, and professional skills across the upper grades.
Sport at TISB includes a broad after-school sports program for Grade 3–12, with options such as soccer, cricket, swimming, badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, hockey, table tennis, and athletics; after-school activities run 2:45–4:10pm. The campus features extensive facilities, including a 25m outdoor pool, cricket and hockey pitches, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, and a gym/fitness suite. The school also runs health and wellness initiatives through activities like the TISB Park Run, which funds partner charities, helping foster fitness and social responsibility. Outdoor and residential trips further support wellbeing and resilience through team-building and real-world experiences.
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.
