For families comparing international schools in Bangalore that offer a recognised international route from the early years through to university entry, Canadian International School is one of the established names in the north of the city. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions, so you can weigh it against the other options on your shortlist.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed, so this is a reference for relocating parents rather than promotion. Where a fact could not be confirmed from the school or a reliable source, we mark it as not published rather than guess.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
CIS follows a dual track that gives families a clear academic spine. Students sit Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, which builds subject knowledge and examination technique, and then move into the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. That structure suits internationally mobile households, because IGCSE is widely recognised if a family relocates again before the final years, while the Diploma keeps university options open across the United Kingdom, North America, Europe and Asia.
The school is co educational and English medium, and the IB framework places weight on inquiry, the extended essay and the wider Diploma core alongside the six subject groups. For families weighing the international route against other boards available locally, our roundup of the best international schools in Bangalore sets CIS in context with its peers across the city.
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Canadian International School fees
Canadian International School fees sit in the premium band for Bangalore, reflecting the IB Diploma offer, the international staffing and the campus in Yelahanka. We do not publish a fee table here because the school sets and updates its own schedule by grade, and a number found second hand can be out of date by the time you enrol. Confirm the live figures directly with admissions. For the wider picture across the city, see our guide to international school fees in Bangalore.
When you budget, look beyond the headline tuition. The components that families typically meet on top of the annual fee are listed below, and they can add a meaningful sum in the Diploma years where external examination entry applies.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge, normally non refundable
- Deposit: a place or caution deposit on acceptance to confirm enrolment
- Examination entry: board entry fees in the senior grades
- Extras: transport, uniform, meals, technology and trips
Admissions
CIS admits in line with the international school year, and considers applications through the year where places exist. Admissions normally reviews previous school reports and sets an assessment suited to the year group, with the senior grades weighed against the demands of IGCSE and the IB Diploma.
Demand for international places in north Bangalore is steady, so register early for sought after year groups and ask about waiting lists if you are relocating outside the standard cycle. Keep recent reports and any external test results to hand, as these help the school place your child accurately.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Yelahanka, in the north of Bangalore, which is convenient for families based near the airport corridor and the northern residential belt. The location shapes the community, drawing internationally mobile and returning Indian households who want an English medium IB pathway within reach of home.
For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fee bands across the city, including where international families tend to settle, see the Bangalore city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet have verified parent reviews for Canadian International School (CIS Bangalore). GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended the school, share your experience through the school reviews hub and help the next relocating family decide with better evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Does Canadian International School Bangalore offer the IB?
Yes. CIS is an authorised IB World School that offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, with Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 in the years before.
How much are Canadian International School fees?
CIS sits in the premium band for Bangalore. The school publishes its own schedule by grade and fees are highest in the Diploma years, with registration, a deposit and extras such as transport and examination entry on top. Confirm the current figures with admissions.
Where is Canadian International School located?
The school is in Yelahanka, in the north of Bangalore, within reach of the airport corridor and the northern residential areas.
What curriculum does CIS Bangalore follow?
CIS follows Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and then the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, within an English medium international setting.
When do Canadian International School applications open?
CIS admits for the international school year and considers applications through the year where places exist. Register early for popular year groups and ask about waiting lists if you are moving off cycle.
