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Canadian International School Bangalore
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.
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
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / LKG | 3 | ₹511,000 |
| UKG | 4 | ₹512,500 |
| Grades 1-3 (IB PYP) | 6 | ₹830,000 |
| Grades 4-5 (IB PYP) | 9 | ₹839,000 |
| Grades 6-8 (IB MYP) | 11 | ₹910,000 |
| Grades 9-10 (IGCSE) | 14 | ₹935,000 |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | 16 | ₹1,030,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit (refundable) | ₹60,000 |
Reviews
- The school carries strong directory ratings: across 374 Justdial reviews, across 27 SchoolMyKids reviews and a 94 percent Facebook recommendation rate.
- 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. Parents relocating to Bangalore 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 parent commentary echoes this perception about social tilt without consistently denting the academic record.
- Expat parents are more positive on community and curriculum than on cost; fees sit at the top of the Bangalore market.
Positives
- Academic programme. IB Diploma reputation and outcomes recur as the school's anchor in parent reviews.
- Facilities and innovation. Solar campus, 1:1 iPad and Apple Distinguished status cited consistently.
- Expat fit. Listed as a default expat option in Reddit Bangalore relocation threads.
Considerations
- Social positioning. Some parents describe the school as wealthy-leaning with less academic focus relative to peers.
- Cost. Fees sit at the top of the Bangalore market.
Leadership
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