At a glance
For families comparing international schools in Bangalore who want an established ICSE school with a Cambridge IGCSE option in the north of the city, Vidyashilp Academy is a long standing choice. 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
Vidyashilp offers the ICSE curriculum leading to the ISC at Grade 12, alongside the Cambridge IGCSE route in the secondary years. The pairing gives families a choice between a well regarded Indian board and a recognised international qualification, which is useful when a child may sit national or international examinations or move abroad later.
The school is co educational and English medium, and its designation as a UNESCO Happy School reflects an emphasis on wellbeing alongside academics. For how Vidyashilp sits among the city's leading names, see our roundup of the best international schools in Bangalore.
Vidyashilp Academy fees
Vidyashilp Academy fees vary by grade and board, and the school sets and updates its own schedule, so a second hand figure can mislead. We do not publish a fee table here.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.
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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 examination years.
- 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
Vidyashilp admits across the age range and considers applications where places exist, with most movement at the start of the academic year. Admissions normally reviews previous school reports and sets an age appropriate assessment, with the senior grades weighed against the ICSE, ISC and Cambridge IGCSE courses that lead to external examinations.
As an established school with strong local demand, register early for sought after year groups and ask about waiting lists if you are relocating off cycle. Keep recent reports and any external test results to hand so the school can place your child accurately.
Term dates and the academic calendar differ between the ICSE stream and the Cambridge IGCSE stream, so request the current dated calendar from admissions rather than relying on a published guide. If you are timing a mid year move, confirm the cut off for each year group and whether an assessment slot is available before you commit to relocation dates.
Families relocating to the north of the city often weigh Vidyashilp against the international schools on the airport corridor, and the deciding factors tend to be board preference, commute and fee band rather than facilities alone. Set out what matters most for your child before you visit, so a tour answers your real questions rather than the school's set tour script.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Govindapura, Yelahanka, in the north of Bangalore, having moved there in 2022 from its earlier Jakkur site. The northern corridor has grown around the airport road and new residential development, and Vidyashilp draws largely local and relocating Indian families along with some international households settling in the north.
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 Vidyashilp Academy. 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
What curriculum does Vidyashilp Academy follow?
Vidyashilp offers the ICSE curriculum leading to the ISC, alongside the Cambridge IGCSE route in the secondary years, in an English medium setting.
Where is Vidyashilp Academy located?
Vidyashilp Academy is in Govindapura, Yelahanka, in the north of Bangalore, having relocated there in 2022 from Jakkur.
When was Vidyashilp Academy founded?
Vidyashilp Academy was established in 1996 and is one of the longer established schools in north Bangalore.
Is Vidyashilp Academy an international school?
Vidyashilp offers the international Cambridge IGCSE qualification alongside the Indian ICSE board, so it serves both national and internationally minded families.
How much are Vidyashilp Academy fees?
Fees vary by grade and board. The school sets its own schedule, so confirm current figures directly with admissions.
