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Canadian International School Bangalore
Founded in 1996, CIS is Bangalore's only school certified by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges, offering Cambridge Primary through IGCSE and IB Diploma. Fees run from INR 5,41,700 to INR 11,22,700…
In brief
Long-running independent IB World School in Yelahanka, opened 1996, with the full PYP, MYP and DP continuum and a Cambridge IGCSE option in middle years. The default pick for North Bangalore expat families.
Around 700 students from roughly 37 nationalities on a 12-acre Yelahanka campus, which puts it within reach of the airport corridor and the tech parks running up to Hebbal. First IB Diploma school in Bangalore, first 1:1 iPad school in South India, first Apple Distinguished School in India, and the campus runs entirely on solar.
Fees sit at the top of the local range, around 5 to 10 lakh INR depending on year group, and the spend shows up in the facilities and the breadth of co-curriculars. Parents who pick it tend to stay, with consistent feedback on tech-rich classrooms and personalised attention. The recurring complaint is transport cost, which is steep on top of an already high fee.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery / LKG | 3 | Annual | ₹511,000 |
| UKG | 4 | Annual | ₹512,500 |
| Grades 1-3 (IB PYP) | 6 | Annual | ₹830,000 |
| Grades 4-5 (IB PYP) | 9 | Annual | ₹839,000 |
| Grades 6-8 (IB MYP) | 11 | Annual | ₹910,000 |
| Grades 9-10 (IGCSE) | 14 | Annual | ₹935,000 |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | 16 | Annual | ₹1,030,000 |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | One-time | ₹60,000 |
Reviews
- The school carries strong directory ratings: across 374 Justdial reviews, across 27 SchoolMyKids reviews and a 94 percent Facebook recommendation rateers.
- Parents and students consistently flag the IB programme as the school's strength. One parent said the IB programme had challenged their child academically and sparked a genuine love for learning. Reddit relocation threads list CIS as a default expat option for north Bangalore alongside TISB and Mallya Aditi.
- The campus signals push the same way. CIS was the first IB Diploma school in Bangalore, the first 1:1 iPad school in South India, the first school in India to operate fully on solar power and the first Apple Distinguished School in India.
- The criticism that surfaces clusters on positioning and academic balance. One review described CIS as for the rich kids with the least focus on academics; broader directory commentary echoes this perception about social tilt without consistently denting the academic record.
- Independent expat parent voice is more positive on community and curriculum than on cost; fees sit at the top of the Bangalore market.
Head of school
Ted Mockrish
Dr. Ted Mockrish is the Head of School at Canadian International School Bangalore. He emphasizes a philosophy of 'co-creation,' where teachers, students, and parents collaborate to shape the school's vision and learning environment. Since 2019, he has led the implementation of a 'Shared Understanding of High Quality Learning,' focusing on conceptual understanding, competency development, and character building. Dr. Mockrish advocates for collective efficacy and active community participation to nurture, challenge, and empower students across all grade levels.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma avg (2018) 34 points