Indus International School, Bangalore
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$14K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: 1,100+
Location: Sarjapur, Bangalore
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Indus suits families who want a serious IB school with room to breathe outside the classroom - the 40-acre Sarjapur campus and leadership programme genuinely set it apart. Ask about teacher turnover and how the boarding and day communities mix.
Ranked No. 1 among India's day-cum-boarding international schools for 14 consecutive years, Indus has built a reputation around the full IB continuum combined with an unusually developed co-curricular life. The Indus School of Leadership, the startup incubator, and the ITARI research institute give it an edge on breadth that most international schools in the city cannot match. University scholarship totals - over USD 7.8 million in 2023-24 - signal that the Diploma outcomes are real.
The Sarjapur campus runs to 40 acres, which means sport, outdoor space, and a genuine day-in-day-out school atmosphere rather than a corridor-and-classroom experience. Class sizes are capped at 25. Families report a good balance between academic rigour and activities - the school does not feel purely exam-driven.
The main trade-off is location. Sarjapur is a long commute from Indiranagar, Koramangala, or the north of the city; families coming from Whitefield or Electronic City have it easier. Fee levels are at the top end for Bangalore day schools, and boarding charges add significantly to the base tuition figure.
What parents value
- –40-acre campus with world-class sports facilities, performing arts centre, and outdoor learning spaces that most city-centre schools cannot offer.
- –Indus School of Leadership and StartupYou entrepreneurship programme give students structured access to skills beyond the IB curriculum.
- –University scholarship results are strong - USD 7.8M+ combined in 2023-24, with a university counselling programme that tracks students from early in the MYP.
Points of consideration
- –Sarjapur location puts it 40-60 minutes from central Bangalore at peak hours. Confirm bus routes before committing if you live north of the city.
- –Boarding fees add materially to the day school cost - confirm the full boarding package and what is included before comparing total spend against competitors.
- –Worth asking the school about faculty retention; consistent teaching teams matter significantly for IB programme continuity.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary (IB PYP) | 3 | NaN |
| Grade 1 (IB PYP) | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 3-4 (IB PYP) | 8 | NaN |
| Grade 5 (IB PYP) | 10 | NaN |
| Grades 6-7 (IB MYP) | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 8 (IB MYP) | 13 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 (IB MYP / IGCSE) | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma) | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma) | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from INR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit | NaN |
| Registration Fee | NaN |
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Extra Curriculars
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Student Body
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Leadership
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