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Selecting a good school is an important and crucial activity that can define your kid’s behavior. A good educational institution is essential for building a community of leaders with a foundation of values and ethos. One such school that stands out amidst the noise of international education is Oakridge International School –The Best IB School that sees 70% of its students go on to attend one of the world’s top 100 universities.
What started with 1 Branch in Hyderabad around 2 decades back by Educationist Shomie Das has now spanned over 5 branches in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mohali and one boarding campus in Visakhapatnam city. Looking into greater detail at Oakridge International School, Bangalore in this article.
Spread across a sprawling 10-acre campus, Oakridge International School is home to approximately 3200 students, starting from toddlers to middle school. The school is counted among the Best Schools in Bangalore, it is known to offer international educational opportunities to prepare students for life in not just India but more as global citizens.
Location
Oakridge International School’s Bangalore Branch is located at Varthur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle (Sarjapur Hobli).
Google Map: Oakridge International School Bangalore
Curriculum
As one of the Top International schools in Bangalore, OIS offers three programs of international education:
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the IB Programme for primary years (ages 3-12 years)
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IB Middle Years Program for Middle Years (ages 11-16 years), and then
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students transitioning to Year 11 and 12 are moved to the IB Diploma Programme (ages to 19 years)
By following such international curricula the school ensures that your child is provided with a solid foundation and is able to compete with students all over World. In fact, OIS also offers language learning programmes like French and Spanish.
Admission Process and Fees Structure
All you have to do is fill out this form and now sit back for the admission team to contact you within 24 hours. They offer both online and in-person consultations so that even if you can not visit the school physically your application process does not get affected.
To get more information about the process, you can visit https://www.oakridge.in/bengaluru/admission-process/.
The fees range between Rs. 2.9 to Rs. 5.5 Lakhs for nursery to grade 10 and Rs. 9 to Rs. 10 Lakhs for IBDP Grade 11.
Placements and Future Opportunities
1 in 3 OIS students is regularly placed in one of the top 100 universities in the UK, Canada, US, Australia, East Asia and many more. The school also conducts a University Fair every year, so that students can interact with top universities and make informed decisions about their higher education. The school also holds a tie-up with CIALFO to help students apply to top universities.
Classroom
The average class size is 20 students so that focus could be given to each and every student. The students are exposed to 20+ nationalities. The learnings are not limited to only classrooms but also extend to outdoor school facilities and activities, for example, a wind turbine is installed at the school to be used as a real example while explaining wind energy.
Extracurricular Activities
OIS takes care of students by not only providing them with world-class education but also exposing students to a wide range of extracurricular activities including both arts and sports. The program includes music, dance, drama, public speaking, art, robotics, sports and international languages. The school also organises school trips and expeditions to museums, movies, with each trip’s focus being on bridging the gap between learning and hands-on experience. With Community Service Programs, the school also gives equal weightage to social service such that students not only excel in their professional careers but also learn to be responsible citizens. Facilities like design lab, 3D and 2D printing lab help students become creative and innovative which fuels their right side of the brain.
Faculty Information
The teachers have an average of over 6 years of experience and work to create a caring, supportive learning environment where children can not only excel in studies but in their life. They come from diverse backgrounds having done their masters in areas like sales, marketing, zoology, biology, maths and much more.
International Programs and Collaborations
The school promises more than traditional education. It collaborates with international institutes like MIT and UNICEF giving students exposure to programs so that they have opportunities at par with the best schools globally. Experts from MIT prepare workshops and challenges for the students. This helps students look at STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at an early age without losing their curiosity.
Awards and Accolades
From 2013 to 2021, the Oakridge International School has been awarded multiple recognitions and has always ranked among the top International Schools.
2021
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Ranked No.3 International School in Bengaluru in Times School Rankings 2021
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Ranked among Top 5 International Schools in Bengaluru and Karnataka by EducationWorld India School Rankings
2020
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Ranked No.3 among the top IB Schools of Bengaluru, Karnataka in the Times School Rankings 2020
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Top 5 Schools in Bengaluru by The Education World Rankings 2020-21
2019
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Accredited with the prestigious British Council International School Award 2019-2022
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Ranked among Top 10 International Day Schools in Bengaluru and Karnataka at the Education World India School Ranking
Find more information on https://www.oakridge.in/overview/awards-and-accolades/
With the small student-to-teacher ratio, learning by doing and seeing methodologies, world-class infrastructure and placement in top world universities, Oakridge International School has definitely made a mark in its 2 decade-old legacies.
