Since : 1996
Category : International Schools, Boarding Schools
PRE - 12
Board : IGCSE, IB, IGCSE
Co-Education
Canadian International School embraces growth mindset research and approaches to learning with the belief that intelligence is not fixed and predetermined.
Canadian International School embraces growth mindset research and approaches to learning with the belief that intelligence is not fixed and predetermined. We can all grow more intelligent across a wide range of disciplines through hard work, reflection, and effort. We appreciate that our students are unique and may pursue their own paths in life. At CIS, we nurture, challenge, and empower all of our students to be successful in whatever they choose to do. With this in mind, our admissions process focuses on students who strive to grow and learn, regardless of their current academic standing.
OUR CAMPUSThe Canadian International School (CIS) provides a pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 education for families in Bangalore. We seek to nurture and support children to be self-motivated and responsible learners who engage with the world through the development of conceptual understandings, competencies, and character development to contribute to the world around them.
Founded in 1996, CIS uncovers learning through international curricula that appropriately challenges all aspects of student learning. The CIS community defines learning as, “a transformative process that leads to conceptual understanding, demonstration of competencies through application, and character development as seen through the CIS Core Values.” We live and breathe our definition of learning every day!CIS Bangalore is the 1st IB DP school in Bangalore, the 1st 1:1 iPad school in South India, the 1st school in India to operate 100% on solar power and recently, we became the 1st Apple Distinguished School in India - accredited by Apple Inc for innovation and integration of technology in education. OUR STUDENTS CIS students are at the heart of everything we do. Our secondary students come from more than 37 nationalities and from all over India. The CIS elementary school students strive towards and are regularly recognized for their efforts towards “Caring, Inspiration, Integrity, Joy and Respect”, our Five Core Values. CIS elementary students are amazingly accepting of all aa new classmates from around the world. Our EAL program supports the wide variety of multilingual learners that come through our gates every day in each and every classroom, and in daily world language classes. Our students also enjoy exploring the Arts with regular Art, Drama, and Music classes along with Physical Education and wide-ranging after school activities, often chosen by students. In short, CIS elementary students are among the warmest and welcoming students you will find in any international school!OUR FACULTYCanadian International School attracts and supports a wide range of educators from around the world. Our dedicated, certified faculty from India and around the globe work collaboratively and strive towards developing collective efficacy. At CIS, all teachers are learners. We place a high value on continued personal and team growth towards our school wide goals and developing collective efficacy in our classrooms, on our teams, in our divisions and across our school. Classrooms, on our teams, in our divisions and across our school. Regular on campus and on-site professional development occurs regularly throughout the year to support all our faculty’s growth.OUR COMMUNITYCIS, Bangalore is a diverse community of students, families, faculty, and staff from over 40 nationalities. Our community has a deep appreciation for each other’s cultures and languages, and especially of our rich host country culture of India! At CIS, we value student and parent voice and include, accept, and celebrate a wide variety of approaches to life. We know that we are stronger as a community because of our diversity and the strong, long-lasting relationships we make with each other that span the globe. We strive to support students to be active, responsible agents in their own learning.
RECOGNITIONThe School has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2010. CIS is also the first school in Bangalore authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation for the Diploma Program since 2000.
CURRICULUM
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGOur K-12 Experiential Learning (EL) program fosters personal and academic growth through exploring concepts from classes in real world applications. Classroom concepts and competencies are brought to life through on-campus activities, day trips, and longer, week-long excursions; students grow personally and academically as they engage with global and local issues, meet new people, discover new places, and explore ideas beyond the classroom.Through the framework of our core values (Caring, Inspiration, Integrity, Joy, Respect) and student reflections, the program adds a powerful piece to the growth of the whole-child. The EL program develops a spirit of service and contribution along with challenging students to be independent thinkers capable of designing their own future.
Fee Range:- 700,000 - 700,000
4 & 20, Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
Admissions ProcessAssessments are required for all grades at CIS, including English and Math tests, and class observations. Applicants must submit the past two years' report cards to highlight academic and personal growth.
Admission Process: Simple Steps
Inquiry: Submit an inquiry form(https://cisbcas.openapply.com/apply) and create an admissions account to complete forms and upload documents.
Schedule a School Visit:Visits are Monday to Friday, 9 am - 3 pm, lasting 1.5-2 hours. You’ll tour the campus, meet teachers, and review the curriculum. Bring past two years' reports. Virtual tours are available for long-distance families.
Schedule Shadow Days (KG) or Entrance Test (Grades 1-11):After meeting, schedule a Kindergarten observation or Entrance Test (Grades 3-11). Long-distance tests can be arranged at the current school.
Notification of Admission:Receive application status within two weeks after observation or test.
Acceptance:Upon acceptance, a $2000 registration fee holds your seat.
Submit Documents & Pay Tuition:Complete documents and tuition payment before school starts.
Welcome to CIS!
Meredith Mehra
High School (IGCSE & IBDP) / Masters
Divya Sasikumar
Upper Elementary and Middle School / Masters
Vinal Amalkar
Early Years and Lower Elementary / Masters
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