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Candor International School
Established in 2010 on a 25-acre green campus off Bannerghatta Road near Electronic City, Candor International School offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels, with boarding available from Grade 5. Day fees range from…
In brief
A 25-acre IB and Cambridge campus on Begur-Koppa Road between Bannerghatta and Electronic City, opened in 2011 by the Saketh Educational Trust under founder Dr Suresh Reddy. One of the few Bangalore international schools with a boarding option.
IB PYP in the early years and IB Diploma at the top, with Cambridge IGCSE running grades 6 to 10 in the middle. Strong sports infrastructure, including a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a turf football field and an archery range. Roughly 800 students.
Reviews split. Families who like it talk about individual attention, exam outcomes and breadth of activities. The recurring concerns are turnover among teachers and a sense that administration is fee-focused. Useful for South Bangalore families who want IB Diploma without driving to Yelahanka, and the boarding makes it a serious option for out-of-state Indian families.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | Annual | ₹180,000 |
| LKG - Class 1 | 4 | Annual | ₹250,000 |
| Class 2-5 (IB PYP) | 7 | Annual | ₹350,000 |
| Class 6-8 (Cambridge) | 11 | Annual | ₹460,000 |
| Class 9-10 (IGCSE) | 14 | Annual | ₹510,000 |
| Class 11 (AS/A Level + IBDP) | 16 | Annual | ₹575,000 |
| Class 12 (AS/A Level + IBDP) | 17 | Annual | ₹645,000 |
| Admission Fee (varies by grade) | One-time | ₹45,000 | |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | One-time | ₹50,000 |
Reviews
- Bengaluru parents and Indian school directories repeatedly recommend Candor as a serious IB and IGCSE option in the south of the city, between Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City.
- The most consistent positives are the 25-acre campus and facilities (sports turf, swimming pool, tennis courts), claimed 100 percent IB and Cambridge pass rates, and an inclusive, individual-attention culture.
- Reddit and India-focused parent trackers flag pricing as an issue, with one r/GossipUnfiltered comment noting the school charges close to 6 lakh per year for kindergarten alongside other premium Bangalore schools.
- Negative themes from Indian parent trackers cluster around uneven teacher quality, perceived teacher turnover and complaints that some administrators come across as commercial or rude, with management seen by a minority of parents as fee-driven.
- Net signal is mixed but tilts positive, especially among families who value boarding, day-boarding flexibility and an IB continuum.
Head of school
Dr. Aninda Chat
Mr. Ross is an Australian who has worked in international schools located in China, Japan, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Indonesia, Cambodia and Switzerland for over 20 years. He has contributed to senior leadership teams in schools for over ten years. Ross is committed to fostering a student-centred, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that empowers students and educators alike.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- University placements King's College London, UBC, University of Melbourne