How many IB schools in Bangalore
Bangalore has 14 authorised IB World Schools as of early 2026, which puts the city second only to Mumbai for IB density in India. The figure includes Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme authorisations across the metropolitan area, with the heaviest concentration along the Sarjapur and Whitefield corridors where most expatriate and dual-income Indian families have settled over the past decade.
About nine of those 14 schools run the full IB Diploma at sixth form. The remainder operate PYP and MYP only, transitioning their secondary cohorts onto IGCSE and Cambridge A Level or, in two cases, the Indian CBSE board. Families targeting a continuous IB pathway from age three to 18 should focus on the dual or triple programme schools, of which Bangalore has roughly half a dozen.
The IB cluster in Bangalore matured around 2010 when The International School Bangalore, Indus International and Canadian International all received Diploma authorisation. Anyone choosing a school that received Diploma authorisation after 2020 is, in effect, joining a programme that has yet to produce three full cohorts of results. That is not necessarily a problem, but it is something to ask about during your school visit.
Fees and the Bangalore tiers
IB tuition in Bangalore falls into three broad bands. The value tier, INR 4 to 8 lakhs per year for secondary, captures schools such as Trio World Academy and Greenwood High. The mid tier, INR 8 to 13 lakhs, contains most of the established names including Inventure Academy, Canadian International School and Oakridge International. The premium tier, INR 13 to 18 lakhs, is The International School Bangalore, Stonehill International and Indus International.
Published tuition is not the all-in cost. Expect 15 to 25 percent in capital levies, transport, books, exam fees and trips. A Diploma year that lists at INR 11 lakhs is closer to INR 14 lakhs once everything is paid. Our detailed Bangalore fees guide walks through the loading mathematics in rupee terms, including the one-time admission deposits that catch many overseas-paying families by surprise.
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Illustrative example schools
The four schools below are illustrative, not a ranking. Each has a long IB record, a settled leadership team, and a clear identity in the Bangalore market.
The International School Bangalore (TISB) in the Whitefield Wipro corporate campus zone is the city's flagship IB school. It runs PYP, MYP and the full IB Diploma, with average Diploma scores consistently above 36 points and a residential boarding option that is rare in India.
Stonehill International School, set on a 34 acre campus near Tarahunise on the Hyderabad highway, is the cleanest pure IB option. PYP, MYP and DP only, no parallel boards. Smaller cohorts, strong sport and outdoor education.
Indus International School in Sarjapur runs IB alongside Cambridge IGCSE pathways. Its Whitefield sister campus, Indus Early Learning Centre, is a feeder for many corporate relocators.
Canadian International School on Yelahanka offers an unusual blend of the Canadian Ontario diploma and the IB Diploma, which works well for families targeting North American universities while keeping the IB option open.
Where IB families live
IB families in Bangalore cluster in four broad zones. Whitefield and Hoodi for the legacy IT corridor and proximity to TISB, Indus and Greenwood. Sarjapur Road and Bellandur for the newer tech employers and access to Inventure Academy, Indus and Oakridge. Yelahanka and Hebbal for Canadian International and the airport-side relocators. HSR Layout and Koramangala for younger startup families who tend to choose Trio World, Greenwood or Inventure with longer bus runs.
Bangalore IB applicants skew towards two groups: returning non-resident Indian families who want a globally recognised diploma for their children, and expatriate families on three to five year corporate assignments. Both cohorts pay close attention to the school's record on university placement into North America and the UK.
Admissions calendar
Applications for the June 2026 academic year opened in most Bangalore IB schools between October and December 2025. Tier 1 schools close their main intake for Year 7 and Year 12 by late January. Late applicants are placed on a waiting list and offered places only as withdrawals come through, typically March to May. For families relocating mid-year, applications are accepted on a rolling basis subject to availability, with most movement happening between January and April.
If you are committing to a specific Tier 1 IB school in Bangalore, apply nine to 12 months before your desired start. The Indian academic calendar begins in June, not September, which catches many international relocators off guard. Build a six month cushion if you are arriving from a September-start system, and confirm year-group placement in writing before exchanging final paperwork. For a broader walk through curriculum trade-offs, the IB curriculum primer sits alongside this hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many IB schools are there in Bangalore?
Bangalore has 14 authorised IB World Schools as of early 2026 IBO records. That figure includes Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme authorisations. Around nine schools offer the full IB Diploma at sixth form.
What is the average IB Diploma score in Bangalore?
Bangalore reporting schools averaged 34.1 points in the May 2025 examination session, ahead of the global IB average of 30.3. The strongest schools, TISB and Stonehill, consistently average above 36 points.
How much do IB schools in Bangalore cost?
Tuition for the IB Diploma at Bangalore schools ranges from about INR 4 lakhs at value-tier providers to INR 18 lakhs at the most premium schools. The median secondary fee sits near INR 10 lakhs, before transport, exam and capital levies which add 15 to 25 percent.
Can you transfer into an IB Bangalore school mid-year?
Many IB schools accept mid-year transfers when places exist, particularly in Years 4 to 9. Diploma Programme transfers after October of the first year are difficult because subject choices and internal assessments are already underway.
Is IB recognised by Indian universities?
Yes. The Association of Indian Universities recognises the IB Diploma for entry to all central and state universities, including the IITs through advance admission routes, the IIMs and most private universities. Many Bangalore IB graduates also head abroad.
