The International School Bangalore: Location, Infrastructure, Curriculum & More

The International School Bangalore (TISB) was founded in 2000 by the school’s Chairman, Dr K P Gopalkrishna, an eminent education leader and one of India’s most reputable, independent, selective, international boarding and day schools.  Dr. Gopalkrishna is also the Chairman and Founder of The National Public Schools (NPS) which has become a model that many schools seek to replicate under his advice.

Throughout its history, TISB has delivered consistently high academic standards in both IB and IGCSE and strives to combine traditional values with a modern, global approach to life and learning.  The International School is one of the Best International schools in Banglore 

About The Founder

With over five decades of experience in education, Dr. Gopalakrishna is known for his forethought, high standards and focus on academic excellence. 

Dr. K P Gopalkrishna is a firm believer of a strong value system and stresses on the importance of the quality of your young adults. He says, “The future of our country India is defined by the quality of our young adults – their ability to embrace individual goals for public good, their resilient thinking and their enduring value systems.” 

He was also awarded Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for his service in the field of education by the Honorable Chief Minister, H. D. Kumaraswamy on the 29th of November 2018, at Ravindra Kalakshetra. He is definitely a visionary who takes immense pride in his students, in their all-round development, their confidence and inner discipline. He stands as an example of high values, hard work, integrity and commitment and teaches how always to aspire, achieve and excel. 

Location

The campus is spread over a 140-acre and is situated in the Whitefield area of Bangalore, The Garden City.

NAFL Valley, Whitefield – Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore – 562125

Karnataka India. You can reach out to the school staff by phone via this contact number: +91 80 6723 5900

Curriculum

The school follows a mix of curricula at various levels to make sure that the students get the best in class education. Below is the curriculum explained in detail – 

Primary Years:

Pre-KG to Grade 5

In Pre-KG and KG I the children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which sets the standards for the learning, development and care of the children. It also ensures that our pupils become strong, responsible and independent learners.

From Lower Grade 1 we have adopted the Cambridge International Primary Programme which focuses on the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science (based on the UK curriculum) integrated with our TISB curriculum of Social Studies, ICT, Art, Music, Drama, Life Skills and PE (including Swimming and Yoga). In Grades 4 and 5 students also study a foreign language with a choice of Hindi or French. 

Middle School:

Grade 6-8:

The curriculum in Grade 6 is designed to encourage independence, a love for learning, a willingness to take calculated risks and to provide a stimulating and encouraging atmosphere in which to grow and develop. Grade 7 is a time to take full advantage of the extensive co-curricular activities on offer, learn to build on skills already learned and develop further interests. Grade 8 is an exciting and challenging time as the student decides which subjects to pursue during the IGCSE two-year course starting in Grade 9.

Grade 9 – 10:

Students at TISB study nine or ten Cambridge IGCSE subjects, giving a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The IGCSE is an internationally recognized qualification that develops a variety of educational skills including recall of knowledge, teamwork and problem solving.  

Grade 11 – 12:

During Grades 11 and 12 at TISB students will study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Programme is a rigorous two-year, pre-university course designed to provide students with a well-rounded, internationally regarded programme of study.  Students will need to maximize the independent learning skills developed throughout their school careers. There will also be plenty of opportunities to create a healthy balance between co-curricular and sporting activities. Students transferring from the Indian curriculums like CBSE and ICSE will be given support in the initial stages of transition in Grade 11.

Admission Process and Fees

As an international school in Bangalore serving applicants from around the world, TISB understands the need to be flexible to accommodate unique requirements, and therefore welcomes applications from students throughout the year, subject to Grade Level availability. TISB hosts a number of Open Mornings throughout the year to allow prospective parents an insight into TISB. They are recommended to join the Open morning Sessions to get a first-hand feel for TISB. An inquiry form can be filled at and joining details for the Open Morning sessions will be distributed to registered applicants prior to the event

The school annual fee is somewhere about INR 10,60,000

A detailed step-by-step guide about the application process is given at the link – https://www.tisb.org/admissions/how-to-apply

About School Infrastructure

The school boasts a 140-acre large campus with the below-mentioned facilities and much more – 

• Small and Main Auditoriums for various purposes.
• Sports facilities like Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball courts, swimming pool, cricket pitch and athletics track also motivate students
• Boys and Girls International House

The image below shows the school map and a few snippets.  

TISB also has a thriving boarding community that makes up about a quarter of its students. Boarding at TISB is a great way to take advantage of all that the School has to offer, both from an academic point of view and the numerous clubs and activities on offer after the school day. Boarders live in one of three boarding houses, each one being staffed by experienced House staff.

The International School Bangalore is one of the best schools in Bangalore. Be it an academy or sports, the infrastructure is really good. It is a little expensive but definitely worth the spend.