Canadian International School, Bangalore
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$13K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~700
Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you're on a corporate package and want a genuinely international community, CIS is the obvious first call in Bangalore. Self-funding families should weigh the fee trajectory carefully - fees rise at least 5% per year.
CIS is the school families compare everything else against in north Bangalore. It holds CIS and NEASC accreditation - the only school in India with both - which matters when your children are applying to universities in North America or the UK. The student body draws from over 40 nationalities, and the IB Diploma average has tracked above the global mean.
The Yelahanka campus is purpose-built and well equipped with science labs, arts facilities, and sports grounds. Class sizes stay manageable, and the Cambridge to IB pathway is coherent - IGCSE in Grades 9-10, then a two-year IB Diploma. Teachers are predominantly foreign-trained, which families who've moved from international schools elsewhere will find familiar.
The school is privately owned and fees increase by at least 5% annually - worth factoring into any multi-year budget. Boarding is available from Grade 6, housed separately from the main campus. Sport is on the lighter side for a school this size; families with seriously sporty children should ask what competitive opportunities exist.
What parents value
- –Dual CIS and NEASC accreditation - the only school in India with both - supports university applications to North America and beyond.
- –Genuinely diverse student body of 40+ nationalities; most families find the community feels authentically international rather than majority-Indian.
- –Structured IB Diploma pathway with Cambridge IGCSE as the gateway, backed by a college counselling programme that has placed students at Ivy League and Russell Group universities.
Points of consideration
- –Fees rise a minimum 5% per year; over a 10-year school career that compounds significantly. Confirm the full fee schedule including bus and activity charges.
- –Sport is functional rather than exceptional for the school's size. Competitive sport options are limited compared to larger international schools.
- –Staff turnover is worth asking about at an open morning - the school's quality depends heavily on retaining experienced international teachers.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Pre-KG - KG) | 3 | NaN |
| Elementary School (Grades 1-5) | 6 | NaN |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | 11 | NaN |
| IGCSE (Grades 9-10) | 14 | NaN |
| IB Diploma (Grades 11-12) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from INR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (Grade 3+) | NaN |
Academic Results
| IB Diploma avg (2018) | 34 points |
Key results: IB Diploma avg (2018) 34 points.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and campus facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Bangalore's top international schools draw students from across India's tech and business community, alongside families relocating from abroad. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
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