Trio World Academy
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$11K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Location: Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Trio is one of the few genuinely affordable IB-plus-Cambridge day schools in north Bangalore with a boarding option - if you are on the Sahakar Nagar or Hebbal side, it deserves a serious look alongside CIS and Stonehill.
Trio World Academy sits on Kodigehalli Main Road in Sahakar Nagar, which puts it closer to Hebbal, Yelahanka, and the northern tech corridor than most of Bangalore's international schools. Founded in 2007, it runs IB PYP (Grades 1-5) and IB Diploma (Grades 11-12) alongside Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6-8) and IGCSE (Grades 9-10) - an unusual combination that gives families an IB start and finish with Cambridge in the middle. Boarding is available from Nursery through Grade 12, which is rare at this price point; day fees run from INR 3L at Early Years to around INR 8-9L at Diploma level.
The academic results are creditable: IGCSE scores above the global average, and at least one student has achieved a perfect 45/45 in the IB Diploma. The Apple Distinguished School designation (held across multiple years) reflects a deliberate approach to technology in the classroom rather than an incidental award. Trio MUN and a university and career guidance programme round out the secondary offering. On Yellow Slate, 206 parent reviews average 3.9 out of 5, with positive feedback on community atmosphere, friendly faculty, and the boarding experience - a stronger sample than most Bangalore schools have available for independent scrutiny.
The main limitation is what the school does not have - yet. There is no IB MYP in the middle years; students follow Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE before entering the Diploma, which is a legitimate pathway but a different academic experience from a full IB continuum. The school is launching ISC (Class 11-12) as an additional exit option from 2026-27, which adds choice but also means a period of implementation. Fee includes books, local trips, and meals - confirm exactly what is excluded (exam fees, ECAs, uniforms, out-of-station trips) before comparing with other schools' headline fee numbers.
What parents value
- –IB Diploma results include a perfect 45/45 score; IGCSE results above global average; Apple Distinguished School across multiple years - among the strongest public academic credentials of any school in north Bangalore at this fee level.
- –Boarding from Nursery through Grade 12 at INR 7.41L per year additional - one of the most affordable boarding options among IB-authorised schools in Bangalore.
- –Fees include books, notebooks, local trips, and meals; base day fees of INR 3-9L across levels are competitive relative to CIS, Stonehill, and Oakridge in the same north Bangalore area.
Points of consideration
- –No IB MYP in the middle years - Grades 6-10 follow Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE rather than the full IB continuum. If your child needs the PYP-MYP-DP sequence for continuity or university purposes, check carefully.
- –ISC (Class 11-12) launching from 2026-27 means a period of new-programme implementation alongside the existing IB Diploma. Ask what this means for faculty load and resource allocation in the senior school.
- –Phone and email contacts for admissions are not prominently published online. Try the website enquiry form or visit in person; response times from the admissions team have been variable according to some families.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Nursery-EY2) | 3 | NaN |
| IB PYP (Grades 1-5) | 6 | NaN |
| Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6-8) | 11 | NaN |
| Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10) | 14 | NaN |
| IB Diploma (Grades 11-12) | 16 | NaN |
| Boarding (additional per year) | 3 | 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 / Prospectus Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
| IB Diploma | perfect 45/45 score achieved; IGCSE results above global average |
Key results: IB Diploma perfect 45/45 score achieved; IGCSE results above global average.
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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