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The International School Bangalore (TISB) is one of the premier education institutes in Bangalore. It is a private school founded by Dr. K. P. GopalKrishna and is a sister school of National Public Schools, Bangalore.
The focus of the school is not only on academic excellence but also on all-round development of students. The students are mostly from rich NRI families as the fees is very high.
The other thing about this school is that their session ends somewhere in August so most of the Indian competitive exams are over by then. The staff at TISB said their focus is on getting students into premier institutes in USA, UK, Australia etc.
| School | The International School Bangalore (TISB) |
| Website | http://www.tisb.org/ |
| Address | The International School NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle,Bangalore - 562 125 Karnataka, India.Phone: +91 80 27822550 Email: admission@tisb.ac.in school@tisb.ac.in head@tisb.ac.in |
| Medium of Education | English |
| Affiliations | TISB is affiliated to IB Diploma Programme and IGCSE |
| Grades | Classes from pre KG to Grades X |
| Residential/Day/Mix | Day and Boarding |
| Handicapped Students | |
| Year Established | 2000 |
| Number of Students | ~800 |
| Student Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| School timings | 8 am to 3:30 pm |
| School results | http://www.tisb.org/collegeplacement.htm |
| Extracurricular activities | Art Society,Business@school Chess,Dance,Drama,Electronics,Hobbies Unlimited,Indoor Games,Table Tennis,Badminton,Squash,Billiards,Karate,Creative Writing,Model United Nations,Music,Scrabble,Speech and Debate,Soft Ball,Web Design |
| Map based location | View Larger Map |
| Principal | Dr Matthew Sullivan |
| Branches | None |
| School Transport | http://www.tisb.org/transport.htm |
| School Building and Campus | |
| Facilities | Libraries, laboratories, art studio, drama space, music room, audio-visual room, art auditorium, athletic track, hockey, cricket and football fields, swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, tennis, squash and badminton courts, billiard room and a gymnasium |
| School Pictures and Videos | |
| Admission | The admissions are normally completed between January and June for most classes. Entrance tests and interviews are held for entry into the middle and senior schools. Download the application form for TISB Admission ProcedureThe school is always pleased to receive enquiries from parents without commitment on their part and encourages them to visit the school with their child, by prior appointment, in order to find out as much as possible about the institution. Once they are convinced this is the right school for their child, parents are requested to submit the required documents and follow procedures set out below to enable us to consider their children for admission. 1. Fill out the application form for Registration. 2. For entry into KGI, the student must have attained the age of 4 years by August. The boarding facilities are open to students from Grade IV upwards. 3. Submit the application form together with a copy of the child’s three years reports, a copy of the birth certificate, three passport size photographs and character certificate (applicable to students above Grade III) 4. Include a non-refundable deposit of US $100 with the application form (local parents to pay Rs.3, 000.00) towards registration. 5. Wait to be called for testing and interview. Parents will be notified about the date and venue for the tests. Children must ensure that they arrive promptly. 6. The tests will be conducted as follows:
There is no fixed syllabus for any of these tests. They follow a multiple choice question paper pattern. Students must carry a pencil and an eraser with them. Calculators are not permitted. An evaluation will be carried out on the basis of the marks obtained in the tests and three years reports. Short listed candidates will be called for an interview. 7. You will be contacted within a fortnight, informing you whether your application has been successful. 8. If your child is offered a place at the school and you wish to accept it, you must pay the first semester fees immediately. Failure to do so will render the seat being cancelled and being offered to the candidate next on the waiting list. 9. On being granted admission, the following forms will need to be filled in: Medical Agreement / Indemnity Bond 10. Successful candidates, after paying the first installment of fees, must pick up the following slips from the office. Class entry slips Dorn entry slips Students are not permitted into the hostels / classrooms, it they do not have the above slips. 11. Grade XI admission – IB a. On passing the entrance examination, provisional admission will be offered to candidates seeking admission into Grade XI. b. Successful candidates will be required to pay the first semester fees and produce the following documents. 1, School Leaving Certificate 2. Pass Certificate or equivalent document. 12. Subject choice – Grade XI and XII Student will be assessed on the subject chosen and if found suitable will be permitted to carry on studying subjects of their choice. If the candidate is found to be weak in the concerned subject(s), the parents will be notified and proper guidance will be provided for alternative choice of subject. 13. Status a. Students admitted as year boarders will not be permitted to change their status at any point of time. b. Week boarders may be permitted to change to year boarders, while day boarders may change to week or year boarder depending upon availability of vacancies in the homes. The difference in fees will need to be paid. Once the change has been made, students will not be permitted to revert back to their old status. c. If due to unforeseen circumstances, a year boarder changes to a week boarder / day boarder or a week boarder changes to a day boarder, fees will neither be refunded nor adjusted. 14. Withdrawals & Refunds a. Under no condition will any refund be made once the child has been granted admission. b. If fees are not paid on time, parents will be asked to withdraw their children or a fine of 10 % will be levied. c. Year end (after one academic year) withdrawals must be intimated to the office in writing by April 30th failing which a penalty of one term fees will be levied. 15. Travel The school arranges to pickup / drop outstation students from the airport according to the vacation schedule listed in the school calendar. To ensure smooth functioning of the travel department concerning leaving and receiving students, bookings will be done by the school. Written permission accompanied by advance payment is a prerequisite for travel arrangements. Parents who do not wish to avail the travel arrangement by the school will be required to make their own arrangements, including pickup and drop from the airport. Pick up from the airport will only be done according to the arrival dates as per the calendar. 16. Payment of fees 1. Fees are to be paid in one or two installments. 2. Occasional cost incurred by the children (lost books damage to the school plant etc.) will be billed to the parents. 3. Cost towards excursions, pocket-money, uniform, telephone, travel etc. must be paid in advance. 4. Bank transfers should be made to : The International school – NAFL Trust, Standard Chartered Bank, Bangalore, Account No. 45605011460 for foreign currency depositors and Rupee Account No,45605011460 for Indian Rupee depositors. SWIFT Address of Bangalore branch : SCBLINBBXXX For further details kindly contact : Admission Office The International School Bangalore - 562 125 Phone: +91 80 27822550 E-mail: admission@tisb.ac.in |
| Fees | ~ Rs 5,60,000 (day scholar) and ~ Rs 6,50,000 (boarder) |
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37 Responses
Diya
February 24th, 2010 at 3:08 am
1Strict rules are for good things, of course, we all do know that. But, don’t you think… too much strict rules will make our kids dull and bored? They need creativity to express their own feeling…
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Atul
December 30th, 2009 at 9:52 am
2Hi, everyone seems to be constantly downing TISB and praising CIS and Indus. In my opinion. I believe TISB is the best because as strict as they may be they are teaching the student responsibility and life lessons for the road of life ahead of them. Having gone to CIS and Indus I know both of them well and none of them know how to harbor different children with different interests. In fact many of the kids there are so arrogant and unprepared. Many of the kids are into drugs etc…
Just A Forethought
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Mamtha
December 19th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
3Hi we are moving to Bangalore in Feb. Please let me know the best school in Bangalore for 1st grade . TISB OR INDUS INTERNATIONAL
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Anjana
December 6th, 2009 at 3:05 am
4Wanted to now about the middle and high school of TISB. Is the faculty and extra curricular activities really good and worth the money they charge? Is the child allowed to do creative work, projects and learn though practicals?
If the student continues in India for the graduate study is joining TISB a good idea?
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Parent
November 11th, 2009 at 4:14 am
5Mr. Gopalkrishna Nair (founder/chairman) is well known for his arrogance and indifference towards parents and students. I can tell you from personal experience that he lacks basic etiquette and shockingly, seems to lack the necessary exposure to have an open mind to accept feedback from others – for the most part he comes across as an egomaniac (no exaggeration), in stark contrast to what NRIs are used to in other countries – certainly not a role model for our children.
His attitudinal issues seem to have spread to the teachers and other staff who work for him. I am afraid this will eventually give the wrong message to students as well.
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RJ
October 27th, 2009 at 6:20 am
6Good to read your post Charu. I have a son 13rs, who is very happy in TISB. And today I recd a newsclip re TISB being rated among the best schools in the world. If anyone needs any reassurances I will be willing to provide. It may not be a school for all, but the school is certainly trying to do what is right.
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Charu
October 26th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
7This forum might in all probability be dead, but I feel I must say something to try and moderate this outright slander of TISB. I went to TISB for two years, and my overall experience was…. GOOD. I was challenged in lots of ways in my classes, and my studies kept me engaged in a way that really helped me improve the way I think. I was especially happy when I got good grades, because they actually meant something - I didn’t mug for them, and I really came out of tests a step ahead in learning.
I guess the aspect of TISB that I’m defending is the IB. I am not going to defend the administration because I don’t represent them. Doing the IB is fun and rewarding in itself, and if at all you are considering sending your child to TISB, the soundness of the curriculum should be your main concern, and I think TISB addresses that concern pretty well. They DO put a lot of pressure on you in 12th grade, but that gets you results, so I don’t complain, though I would never advocate putting pressure on kids in any kind of environment. I have had bad experiences with the administration too, but so has everyone else in my class at some time or the other, and they’re doing fine in life now. In fact, they’re doing WELL, because they learnt to deal with pressure from all sides. They didn’t exactly learn in the best way, I admit, but they learnt all the same.
That’s my point of view as a student. =) Also, I did only the IB at TISB, so I don’t know anything about the Primary Years Programme or the IGCSE. Or life at TISB as a faculty member. Hope this helps.
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Shruti
July 20th, 2009 at 9:46 am
8Hi guys.. I have a 4 years old girl- I went to TISB with lots of hope for her admission into Junior KG class. I was shocked to see the arrogance of the staff!! This school is a STRICT NO for me. The staff was not at all friendly and they didnt even bother to show me the infrastructure also…I had to request them to show me and with much reluctance they did!! It was as if that they are doing me a favour by giving her admission in the school! The fees which they charge is “high premium” but honestly I didnt get any Inernational feel at all! Its just the hype only. School also doesnt look that great- Its some Mallu family run school.. I dont want to send my little girl to a school where the first interaction itself is so pathetic.. Looks like too strict for nothing!!! I went on a school holiday- saturday- and they didnt allow my car inside the building! what harm/distrubace is gonna happen on a holiday! Real silly no brains I guess! Guys pl check out other international schools instead…. But please not TISB. Not worth at all !!
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Titsy
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:37 am
9I disagree with the bad points about TISB. The school has changed a lot in the past 2-3 years, and is now one of the top schools in Bangalore-both in environment and education. Students are not expelled for such little things like mentioned above. However, the school is expensive and strict.
The environment is quite friendly but will take some getting used to.
You do not have to plan in advance or keep “in touch” with the authorities.
I got admission in TISB in January ‘09 without being in touch with any authorities.
I request people not to believe any of the bullshit posted by some others…
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Sai Rao Reply:
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:47 am
What are the qualifications required to be granted admission in the 9th grade and how difficult is it.
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Ajitha Menon
April 29th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
10Please let me know about good boarding schools in Bangalore, close to whitefield.
Thanks
ajitha
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Bangalore School Admin
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 am
11@Rhea:
This forum is not maintained by the school. You need to call them directly for specific pieces of information.
Goodluck!
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Rhea Sequeira
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:02 am
12I am a student currently finishing off my 9th grade at Podar World School (Mumbai) and am interested in joining TISB for my IB course. Would appreciate some details about the total fee structure for IB inculsive of boarding.
Thank You!!
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Ranjan
March 28th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
13My son is studying here and he is not happy with the school. The school does not have a friendly atmosphere. I want my son to study in a civilian school and in a military school. I am pulling him out of the school in the next academic year. If anyone has good experience in other schools, please let me know.
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Mrs. Manjula Ganessin
January 18th, 2009 at 11:36 am
14Respected Sir/Mam
I, Mrs. Manjula M.Sc. B.Ed has more than 15 years of teaching experience in Jain Schools with Mathematics specialization for the students of Secondary school and would like to apply for the post of Mathematics and Science Teacher. If you provide me an opportunity to serve in your esteemed organization. Hope I can prove an asset for your organization.
Thanking you,
With Regards
Mrs. Manjula Dani
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sam
January 18th, 2009 at 2:12 am
15please check out sarala birla academy-an international school offering IGCSE and IB and ICSE and ISC since 5 yrs.the food here is healthy and excellent with cooks from the taj hotel banglore.since it is owned by the birlas u can expect the best.the faculty has a very good reputaion across india and the students are from well to do decent backgrounds.this school has a very innovative state-of-the-art way of teaching.check out the website for more- http://www.saralabirlaacademy.com.
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PPHauhnar
January 17th, 2009 at 6:57 am
16I was at TISB as one of its SMT team members back in 2001 - 2003. I still recall back with fondness the years that I and my family spent in that lovely school. Its true a number of disgrundled people have negative opinion about this school and the way it functions… but for the one who knows the in and out of it, I think they are genuinely trying their best …though it may not always be pleasing to everyone. For that matter which good school/s in the world could satisfy 100% of its clients?
Yes, its true TISB is not catering for the western permissive style of education… it purposely chosen to be a standard international school with ‘indian’ touch … and this is what makes it different from many other ‘international’ school in the country. And I believe this is what many of the NRI parents as well as local parents would like to have to educate their young children … who are not ‘yet’ in the college.
So I congratulate the management and the faculty of TISB for up-keeping their unique character. Please do continue to give that valuable ‘indianess’ in your educational outlook and style. My regards to all the old friends.
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soosan suresh
January 14th, 2009 at 3:34 am
17i would like to know wether thera is any vaccancy for science teacher in middle and senior school,i have got experience teaching abroad for 10yrs.kindly let me know.contact me-9620080240,9845510116
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DIVYA
January 7th, 2009 at 9:33 am
18I HAVE RECENTLY SHIFTED TO BANGALORE. I AM MSC IN MATHS WITH 8 YEARS OF TEACHING STUDENTS UPTO 12 STANDARD IN CBSE/ICSE. PL LET ME KNOW IF VACANCY EXIST IN YOUR SCOOL.
WITH REGARDS.
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Riyaz Rahaman
December 7th, 2008 at 5:02 am
19Hi,good afternoon, myself Riyaz,I have complited my B.A.Bed.from Gulbarga university Gulbarga in kannada and History subject. I have three years of teaching experience in english medium school,i wanted to work with u r organization if i got the opportunity i will work hard to reach the aims and goals of the institution.
kindly give a chance to work with u, I cann beep on 0091-9986443622
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Nikhil K
November 18th, 2008 at 11:22 am
20Are all three subjects Math,Science,and english multiple choice in TISB
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Vikas Sah
June 9th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
21There is Indus International as well. For opportunities at TISB refer to this link: http://www.tisb.org/careers.htm
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Shika
June 9th, 2008 at 8:29 am
22I have taught IBDP for 2 years and have recently moved to Bangalore. How to know about vacancies in TISB ? Is there any other IB school in Bangalore?
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Ms.Fazila banu
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:24 am
23I have 13 years of teaching experience in the reputed schools at Nilgiries, I have done my M.A. in English, B.A. Hindi and Diploma in computers. Sice my children have come down to Bangalore for their higher education, I would like to settle down in Bangalore. I am very much interested in work in your school.
Kindly let me know if any vacancies are available.
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Vikas Sah
June 1st, 2008 at 7:15 am
24@Lakshmi
Please get in touch with the school directly over the phone : 91 80 27822550
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Lakshmi gopinath
June 1st, 2008 at 2:22 am
25I am interested in settling down in Banglaore from Singapore. I am currently working in Global Indian International School,Singapore as a Primary teacher. I am ilooking out for an opening in your school and also enrolling my son who is eight grade now.
Kindly let me know if any vacanice are available or to riae.
Warm regards,
Lakshmi gopi
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Shanthi Darvish Reply:
June 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Hi,
Is this Lakshmi Ma’am from Chennai.
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Mike
May 31st, 2008 at 8:09 am
26Can any body comments on The International School Banglore?
Is it good school for boarder particularly girls in Grade 8 or 9?
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
27[...] The International School Bangalore (TISB) [...]
Sanjay Baswani
May 13th, 2008 at 8:32 am
28This school should be your last option, and only as a last resort enroll your child in this institution. The management and administration are extremely arrogant, with their eyes only on your money. Has a notorious reputation in Bangalore for expelling students for the most minor of offences (untucked shirt, improper uniform), the fraternization of girls and boys is almost forbidden, and any interaction between boys and girls is punishable by suspension or even expulsion. While attending the school, one must constantly be on guard as to if they are going to be expelled or not. The teachers are arrogant, most having only recieved training in India, not a truly “international” environment like they claim. This reflects in their attitude, with little tolerance for children from foreign countries. NRI’s will especially feel this. Because you look like you’ve grown up in India, they expect you to behave accordingly, however this is not the case, with most NRI children growing up in western society, the transition is made more difficult by these expectations from their teachers. The entire attitude of the administration is as if they are doing you a favor by allowing you’re child to attend their school. Countless students across Bangalore are ex-TISB students, most having been expelled or asked to leave. One major reason TISB has high test results is because of a major scam. They will accept most students, regardless of academic achievement, up until 10th grade. Halfway through the year, before registering for their exams, they will expel the under-achieving students, so that their results in the June examinations will appear very good. As if that is not enough, if the administration catches wind of a child leaving TISB for another school in Bangalore, they will find a reason and expel you before you get a chance to leave. I’ve had close friends tell their children to keep their transfer quiet because of fear of repurcussions. If you plan on moving to Bangalore, consider Indus International or Canadian International as an alternative. You will regret sending your child to TISB.
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Sunil Reply:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Hi Sanjay
I can understand your apprehension and concerns about all the things that you mentioned. My children studied in TISB and i should tell you that I am one happy parent. AT TISB they learnt to shoulder responsibilities i think far beyond their age . The suspensions that I heard of in the School were for reasons like “STAYING OUT ALL NIGHT AFTER ATTENDING A ROCK SHOW” withourt permission. The school is responsible for the safety of our children. Imagine if something would have happened to that boy when he was out all night who would everyone have blamed !!!! Go one step furthur and imagine if that was your son !!!!!
The academic focus is tough on children no doubt but nobody gets expelled for bad results !!! My son is in Berkely doing an undergrad course in Music. He was just okay in ACADs but he is doing very well there. About INDUS the less said the better. The Principal of the School was involved in a controversy which hit the media widely and they are supposed to be role models for the students. Can’t visualize my children ever in a School like that…
But to each his own… My recommendation is if you have the money buy a Mrec and not a Maruti…..
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RJ Reply:
October 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Am very happy to read Sanjay’s post post cos I wonder how my son, who is average, will perform in the IB exams and how his future will unfold in the strict academic culture of TISB. My experience with TISB has been satisfactory(not as friendly and forthcoming as schools overseas, but different strokes for different folk!), and nothing to complain about. My son’s experience (8th grade) has been a happy one so far, and that is the bottom line for me.
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Meena Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 4:01 am
hi
i just want to know whether INDUS is better than TISB. I’ve heard alot of critics about TISB.Can you plss suggest which one is the best.
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Sam
January 12th, 2008 at 12:59 am
29If not TISB, which is the next best school offering A levels or IB curriculum in terms of good education, infrastructure and a decent track record for undergraduate admissions to tier 1 / tier 2 colleges in the US, Singapore or UK?
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Tmlgal
January 10th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
30any one has news and review about National academy of learning (NAFL) ?
please add that school to be reviewed as well.
Thanks
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November 15th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
31[...] The International School Bangalore (TISB) [...]
Vikas Sah
November 1st, 2007 at 1:47 am
32Very difficult to get admission into TISB school and you have to plan way in advance and keep in constant touch with the authorities at TISB.
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