Candor International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$5K - US$11K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~800
Location: Electronic City, Bangalore
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Candor is the best option south of the city if Electronic City or Bannerghatta Road is your corridor - the 25-acre campus, boarding option from Grade 5, and triple accreditation (IB, Cambridge, CIS) cover most family requirements at fees that undercut the north Bangalore IB schools meaningfully.
Candor sits off Bannerghatta Road near Electronic City, which puts it well-placed for families in Electronic City Phase 1-2, JP Nagar, Bannerghatta Road itself, and the southern tech parks. The 25-acre campus was built from the outset as a green school - it has an organic vegetable farm and a dairy farm on site, which is unusual even by international school standards. IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels run together; Grades 11-12 students choose between the IB Diploma and Cambridge A Levels depending on their university targets.
Boarding is available from Grade 5 as weekly or full boarding, which is a meaningful option for families whose corporate housing is not on the south Bangalore side. Day fees run from INR 3.87L at Pre-K to INR 8.76L for Grades 11-12 (2026-27 figures); boarding adds approximately INR 2.5L-2.6L per year to the base. University outcomes include placements at King's College London, University of British Columbia, University of Melbourne, and City University of Hong Kong. CIS accreditation supports the international recognition of those results.
The location is the main constraint for families not based in south Bangalore. From Whitefield, Sarjapur, or north Bangalore the commute is 60 minutes or more. The fee increase has been 5-7% per year, which is moderate by Bangalore standards. Candor's review profile is almost entirely positive testimonials from the school's own site; independent reviews are sparse, which means it is harder to triangulate than the larger schools. Worth asking at an open day about class sizes and how many nationalities are in a typical secondary cohort.
What parents value
- –25-acre green campus with an organic farm and dairy - the only school of this type near Electronic City - plus boarding from Grade 5, which gives flexibility for families on short-notice corporate relocations.
- –Triple accreditation: IB World School, Cambridge International authorized, and CIS accredited. Students can pursue either the IB Diploma or Cambridge A Levels at Grades 11-12.
- –Strong university placement record to UK, Canada, and Australian top institutions. Forbes list of top schools in India and consistently ranked among Karnataka's leading international schools.
Points of consideration
- –Location near Electronic City is excellent for south Bangalore families but a significant commute from Whitefield, Sarjapur, or anywhere north of the city. Confirm bus routes before committing.
- –Admission fees are charged at every stage of entry (INR 1.25L-1.75L depending on level) and increase by 5-7% per year. Boarding charges add INR 2.5L+ per year to the day school cost.
- –Independent parent reviews are limited compared to the larger schools. Ask the school for current class sizes on the Cambridge and IB tracks separately, and for a breakdown of nationalities in secondary school, before deciding.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| EYP Pre-K / EY1 / EY2 (Day) | 3 | NaN |
| PYP Grades 1-5 (Day) | 6 | NaN |
| CLS Grades 6-8 (Day) | 11 | NaN |
| IGCSE Grades 9-10 (Day) | 14 | NaN |
| AS/A Level + IBDP Grades 11-12 (Day) | 16 | NaN |
| Boarding Grades 5-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Boarding Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Boarding 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 |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (EYP-PYP) | NaN |
| Admission Fee (CLS / IGCSE) | NaN |
| Admission Fee (AS/A Level / IBDP) | NaN |
Academic Results
| University placements | King's College London, UBC, University of Melbourne |
Key results: University placements King's College London, UBC, University of Melbourne.
Extra Curriculars
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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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