At a glance
For families looking at the largest established campuses among international schools in Bangalore, The International School Bangalore is one of the best known names in the east 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 rest of your shortlist.
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Curriculum and academics
TISB structures the senior school around two recognised international qualifications: Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, then the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, with the Primary Years Programme used in the early years. The IGCSE to IB Diploma sequence is a well travelled route into universities in the UK, North America, Europe and beyond, and it suits families who expect to move internationally again.
The school is co educational and English medium, with French and Hindi taught as additional languages, and its scale supports broad sport, arts and co curricular programmes. For how TISB sits among the city's leading names, see our roundup of the best international schools in Bangalore.
The International School Bangalore fees
The International School Bangalore fees sit in the upper band for the city, reflecting the IB Diploma offer, the boarding provision and the facilities across the 140 acre campus. Rates differ by grade and by whether boarding is taken, and the school updates its own schedule, so we do not publish a fee table here. Confirm the current fees directly with admissions, and for the city wide context see our guide to international school fees in Bangalore.
Budgeting for The International School Bangalore?
Use our fees explorer to see how Bangalore tuition bands compare and what sits on top of the headline figure.
When you budget, look past the headline tuition to the components families typically meet on top, which are listed below and can rise in the Diploma years and again where boarding is taken.
- 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
TISB admits across the age range and considers applications through the year where places exist. Admissions normally reviews previous reports and sets an age appropriate assessment, with the senior grades weighed against the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma courses that lead to external examinations.
Demand for a large, long established campus is strong, so register early for sought after year groups and ask about boarding house availability if you are relocating off cycle. Keep recent school reports and any external test results to hand so the school can place your child accurately.
Term dates follow the international calendar tied to the Cambridge and IB programmes rather than the Indian board year, so request the current dated calendar from admissions if you are timing a move. Where a child is entering the IGCSE or Diploma years, confirm which subject combinations are still open, as the senior choices are set early and shape the final examination route.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Whitefield off Sarjapur Road in the east of Bangalore, near the technology and residential belt where many international and corporate families settle. The 140 acre site and the boarding provision also draw families from outside the city who want a residential place with a recognised international curriculum.
For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fee bands across the city, see the Bangalore city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for The International School 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 TISB offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. The International School Bangalore is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, after Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10.
Does The International School Bangalore have boarding?
Yes. TISB is a day and boarding school on its 140 acre Whitefield campus.
Where is The International School Bangalore located?
TISB is on a 140 acre campus in Whitefield, off Sarjapur Road near Dommasandra Circle, in the east of Bangalore.
When was The International School Bangalore founded?
TISB was founded in 2000 and is part of the National Academy for Learning trust.
How much are The International School Bangalore fees?
Fees sit in the upper band for Bangalore and vary by grade and boarding option. The school sets its own schedule, so confirm current figures with admissions.
