The International School, Bangalore
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$13K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,170
Location: Whitefield-Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Updated April 2026
In Brief
TISB is Bangalore's most academically serious IB school - the 2025 Diploma cohort included students hitting 45, 44, and 43 - and the valley campus is unlike anything else in the city. It suits high-achieving students who know they want universities abroad.
TISB has operated from its NAFL Valley campus since 1993, making it one of the oldest IB schools in south India. The location - a forested valley off Whitefield-Sarjapur Road - gives the campus a quality you simply do not find on urban plots. The school runs IGCSE in Grades 9-10 before the two-year IB Diploma, and its Diploma results have included consistent scorers in the 40s, with the 2025 cohort reaching 45.
The academic culture here is on the serious side - more focused on outcomes than some alternatives. A Reddit thread from 2022 noted that some students seek outside coaching for sciences and maths, which suggests the Diploma Programme can stretch ahead of teacher bandwidth in certain subjects. The staff turnover question comes up; it is worth asking at an open morning about the consistency of the Diploma faculty in your child's likely subjects.
At around INR 5.5L to INR 11L per year depending on grade, TISB sits in the mid-to-upper range for Bangalore. The valley campus is genuinely beautiful but the commute from north or west Bangalore is significant. Families on Electronic City or Sarjapur Road have the most convenient access.
What parents value
- –Exceptional IB Diploma outcomes - 2025 cohort saw multiple 40+ scorers including a perfect 45 - with a university counselling programme that has placed students at Oxbridge, Ivy League, and other top global universities.
- –NAFL Valley campus is one of the most distinctive school environments in India - forested, spacious, with sports facilities and creative arts spaces that urban campuses cannot match.
- –Long-running CIS accreditation and membership of FOBISIA and other international networks supports recognition of qualifications globally.
Points of consideration
- –Staff turnover has been a recurring concern among families - ask specifically about continuity in the sciences and mathematics departments, which matter most for Diploma results.
- –Some students pursue outside coaching for core Diploma subjects, which implies you may carry additional tuition costs beyond school fees. Worth clarifying directly.
- –The valley location off Whitefield-Sarjapur Road is beautiful but adds significant commute time from anywhere north or west of the city. Check bus routes from your postcode.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary (IB PYP) | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1-2 (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 / IGCSE) | 13 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 (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.
Academic Results
| IB Diploma 2025 | multiple 45/44/43 scorers |
Key results: IB Diploma 2025 multiple 45/44/43 scorers.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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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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