Please find below the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. Any further questions should be directed to our Admissions Department by email admission@tisb.ac.in
Yes, only Registered applicants will be able to attend our Open Mornings and take the Entrance Assessments.
To start the process, please first complete our Enquiry Form, and further details will then be emailed to you within 24 hours.
Enquiry FormNo, we do not have a specific closing date for admissions, however, the majority of Entrance Assessments are completed during the Open Mornings.
We do try to be as flexible as possible and accept students throughout the academic year.
Open MorningsNo, we do not have scholarship or bursary schemes.
No, whilst we encourage siblings to join the school, we do not offer any discounts for siblings.
At TISB, our curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary Years, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum from Grades 6 to 10, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. All lessons are taught in English. Applicants are required to take an Entrance Assessment, which can be conducted either online or offline, followed by an interview via Microsoft Teams. Admission decisions are based on the applicant’s performance in the entrance assessment and interview, as well as reports from their previous school. We also consider whether the applicant is likely to thrive at TISB and whether the school is well-equipped to support their individual learning and development needs.
Please refer to the Naming of Grade Levels document to understand our age requirements for each grade.
Yes, all lessons are taught in English, with the exception of Modern Foreign Languages.
| Grade | Available Languages |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | Mandarin • French • Hindi • German • Spanish • EAL* |
| Grade 7 | French • Spanish • Hindi • EAL* |
| Grade 8 | Mandarin • French • Hindi • German • Spanish • EAL* |
*EAL = English as an Additional Language
| Subject Area | Subjects |
|---|---|
| English – Compulsory | First Language English • English Literature |
| Sciences – Compulsory | Biology • Chemistry • Physics |
| Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) | Mandarin • French • Hindi • German • Spanish • EAL* |
| Social Sciences | Economics • History • Geography |
| Electives | Art • Drama • Music • Business Studies • Computer Science • Physical Education |
| Mathematics | Assigned by the Senior Leadership Team based on Grade 8 performance and baseline test |
Important: Students entering Grade 9 must take 10 subjects. English and all three sciences are compulsory.
*EAL = English as an Additional Language
| Level | Group 1: English |
Group 2: MFL |
Group 3: Individuals & Societies |
Group 4: Sciences |
Group 5: Mathematics |
Group 6: The Arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Higher Level (HL) |
English A: Literature
English A: Language & Literature
|
French B
|
Business & Management
Economics
History
Geography
Psychology
Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
|
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
|
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation
|
Visual Arts
Theatre
Music
|
|
Standard Level (SL) |
English A: Literature
English A: Language & Literature
|
French Ab Initio
German Ab Initio
Mandarin Chinese Ab Initio
Spanish Ab Initio
French B
German B
Hindi B
Spanish B
Mandarin Chinese B
|
Business & Management
Economics
History
Geography
Psychology
Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
|
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
|
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
|
Visual Arts
Theatre
Music
|
HL = Higher Level | SL = Standard Level | MFL = Modern Foreign Languages
Important Notes:
Yes, we provide sample papers for reference. Here’s the link to access them on our website.
Yes, if an applicant is successful in their Entrance Assessment, they will be invited for an interview either in person, or via Microsoft Teams
We aim to complete the admission process and inform applicants of the outcome within two weeks of the Entrance Assessment being taken.
Once the available places in certain grades have been filled, we may offer a limited number of waiting-list places to students who have met the required standard in the entrance assessments.
Students at TISB are placed in Grades according to their age on 31 August of the year of entry.
More details can be found by reading the Naming of Grades document.
Naming of GradesThe total number of students at TISB is over 1100, with over 280 in PY (Pre-KG - Grade 5) and over 820 in the Senior School (Grades 6 - 12).
We have more than 275 boarders.
We have three boarding houses:
TISB has approximately 28 teaching staff in Primary Years and 108 teaching staff in Senior School.
Outside the ClassroomYes, students will be allocated to one of our four Houses, Pioneers, Explorers, Discoverers or Voyagers and will remain in that House throughout their time at TISB.
House Points are awarded throughout the year based on student behaviour and accomplishments, and are also gained through various House Competitions. Points are tallied and a House Cup is awarded at the end of the academic year,
Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, cricket, football, hockey, swimming, basketball, table tennis, badminton, volley ball, tennis, and throwball.
Sport is included in the timetable for all students.
TISB offers a diverse range of approximately 45 after-school activities and sports, designed to cater to a variety of interests and talents. Further details can be found below.
Absolutely! We have seven full time College Counsellors who work with our students to ensure a smooth transition to university or college.
College CounsellingFor a detailed list of the destinations of students after leaving TISB, please click below.
College and University DestinationsBuses are available to bring students into school from various points around Bangalore. Buses for the return journeys leave after lessons, and there are a limited number that also leave after the after-school activities have finished.
For futher details on our bus routes to and from TISB, please contact Ms Priyanka by email tisbtransport@samtoursntravels.com
The fee structure will be sent to applicants on submission of the Enquiry Form.
Enquiry Form
