Boarding Schools in India

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · ₹511K–₹1M

The Canadian International School (CIS) in Bangalore is a private international school founded in 1996, offering an inquiry-based IB curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. With a diverse student body of over 700 students from 40+ nationalities, CIS is recognised as India's first Apple Distinguished School. The school emphasises small class sizes, personalised learning, and a student-centred approach integrating technology across all disciplines. Its boarding programme (Grades 6–12) and world-class performing arts centre (the Odeum) further distinguish it as a leading international school in South India.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · ₹105K–₹371.3K

Pathways World School, Gurgaon is India's pioneering IB continuum school, founded in 2003 on a 32-acre forested campus in the Aravalli hills near Gurugram. It offers the full IB programme from Early Years through the Diploma Programme, combining rigorous academics with an exceptional breadth of sports, arts, and outdoor education. With an 8:1 pupil-teacher ratio and students from over 16 nationalities, the school cultivates a genuinely international community. Its boarding programme and strong university placement record—including Oxbridge, Ivy League, and Russell Group universities—make it one of North India's most respected international schools.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · —

Stonehill International School (Bangalore) is a private, non-profit IB day and boarding school founded in 2008 by the Embassy Group. Set on a 34-acre campus north of Bengaluru airport, it educates approximately 700 students (ages 3–18) from over 35 countries. Fully accredited by CIS, NEASC and ABSA, it offers all four IB programmes — PYP, MYP, DP and CP — with small classes of 15–18 students and an 8:1 staff-to-student ratio. The campus features modern STEM and Arts facilities, a 25m heated pool, extensive sports fields, and three boarding houses, making it one of Bangalore's most comprehensive international schools.

Overview: IB Diploma, AP · 6–18 · ₹1.8M–₹2M

Woodstock School is one of Asia's oldest and most distinguished international boarding schools, founded in 1854 and set on a 250-acre hillside campus in Landour, Mussoorie, in the Indian Himalayas. It offers a rigorous, holistic education from Nursery through Grade 12, blending American, British and Indian curriculum elements with the signature PASSAGE enrichment programme encompassing arts, service, athletics, leadership and outdoor education. With over 30 nationalities represented, an extraordinary mountain setting, and a deep Christian heritage, Woodstock cultivates globally minded graduates who attend top universities worldwide.

Overview: AP, IB Diploma · 5–18 · —

Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is a unique, 120+-year-old residential IB school in South India. Founded in 1901 for missionaries' children, it became India's first IB school in 1976. About 450 students from 18+ countries learn the IB Primary, Middle and Diploma/Career curricula. The school emphasizes holistic development, leadership and environmental learning, including its own 135-acre outdoor camp at Poondi. KIS holds US MSA accreditation (since 1968) and IB authorization, and 100% of its applicants enter universities worldwide.

Overview: IGCSE, Indian ICSE · 12–18 · ₹1.5M–₹1.7M

The Doon School is India's pre-eminent all-boys full boarding school, founded in 1935 in Dehradun and modelled on the great British public schools. Set on a 70-acre campus, it educates approximately 560 boys aged 11–18 through a blend of ICSE/ISC and IB Diploma curricula, delivered in English by around 70 faculty. The school is renowned for producing leaders across politics, law, the arts, and business — its alumni include Prime Ministers, Field Marshals, authors, and film directors. Admission is highly competitive via the annual DSSE entrance examination, and virtually every graduate proceeds to a top university in India or abroad.