Kodaikanal International School | Dindigul, kodaikanal
kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu4.5 (17 votes)
Boarding School
IB
Co-Ed School
Class 5 - Class 12Boarding SchoolIBCo-Ed SchoolClass 5 - Class 12
15,12,000Day15,12,000BoardingAdmision open
About School: Welcome to Kodaikanal International School, a unique school with an extraordinary history and tradition spanning well ov...
School Details
Common Details
Student teacher ratio:1:7
Language of Instruction:English
Establishment year:1901
Total student strength:600
Min entry age:03 Year(s) 00 Month(s)
Boarding availability:Boys and Girls
Location Details
Location:Seven Roads Junction
Nearest Airport:Madurai Airport (IXM) (114 km)
Highlights
Alumni:Kodaikanal International School strives to maintain relations and connections with and amongst its ‘global family.’ As a School we seek to create lifelong relationship with every Alumni in order to advance in our mission of lifetime connectedness and networking between the School and Alumni and between the Alumni themselves.
Safety security hygiene:Kodaikanal International School (KIS) is not only a K-12 school, but also an international, residential community. KIS is a home, away from home. Living on a ‘sky-island’ 7000 feet above sea level offers a chance for our students and staff to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Kodaikanal is a warm town where our students are frequently involved in serving the local community.
The safety of our students is taken very seriously, through a solid security network across all our campuses. The school’s security policy enables KIS security staff to adhere with fairness and consistency. The policy outlines procedures to be followed during emergencies on KIS properties. Community life at KIS is an avenue for students and staff to support and encourage one another, providing for a memorable experience
Exchange program:We provide a wide range of opportunities to our students to be citizens of the world – from student exchange programs with schools in France, Germany and Italy, to providing a platform to practice and exercise their leadership capabilities in our local community through our social and environmental programs. Our students also participate in a variety of national and international experiences such as the Model United Nations, other multidisciplinary exchanges, conferences and competitions.
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Key Differentiator
International community living: The school's student community consists of over 450 children, representing around 25 countries. Our greatest strength lies in our learning as a community – living together in an assortment of cultures, distinct faiths and varied experiences spanning the globe.As the first school in India and the second in Asia to offer the IB Diploma, KIS has an outstanding 40+ year track record of consistently scoring above the world average.With a range of extensive student exchange programs with schools in France, Germany and Italy, the school provides the opportunity to be citizens of the world. The programs develop students academically and nurtures them into resilient and culturally competent personalities, enabling them to contribute positively in the communities they are established in. Critical thinking, ethical decision making and emotionally intelligent human beings are hallmarks of a KIS graduate.Our unique location and the natural beauty of Kodaikanal, a hill station nestled in the Palani Hills at 7000 feet above sea level, provides our students with an unparalleled experience of the environment and extraordinary adventures with nature. Hiking and Camping has been a staple feature of the KIS education since 1991 and provides students the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Western Ghats. The school’s 100-acre off-campus camping property, gives students an opportunity to raft, canoe, swim, explore archery, zipline, and enjoy the different climbing facilities.Musical excellence is a hallmark of the KIS education and our alumni include a host of distinguished composers and professional musicians. In addition to the regular curricular music offerings, KIS offers IB Music to IB Diploma students and annually presents students for Royal Schools of Music (RSM), London examinations in Music, Practical and Theory which are held on campus.With infrastructure to support upto 8 different sports, KIS provides an opportunity for learning the fundamentals, rules and strategies for the sport of choice. The sports curriculum provides a broad understanding for individuals through physical activities with a strong emphasis on the relationship between the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being.From our experience, we find that the biggest advantage of the IB curriculum is that our graduates are college-ready. They are independent thinkers, who are culturally aware with a superior quality of academic output, and ready to take on challenges.Our academic and holistic programs at KIS develop and nurture students to become resilient and culturally competent individuals, empowering them to contribute positively to society. Critical thinking, ethical decision making and social and emotional intelligence are hallmarks of a KIS graduate, enabling them to become leaders the world needs.
School Leadership
About principal :
Name: Corleigh Robert Stixrud
Corey is an energetic leader and community-minded individual with over 18 years of professional experience in education. He serves as Princi...
Admission DetailsAdmission Link:https://www.kis.in/admissions/
Admission Process:Students who are residents of SAARC countries should visit KIS for testing and interview. During the visit the prospective student and his/her family will meet with the Admissions Officer, the Dean of Residential Life and be interviewed by a faculty member. He/she will also be required to sit a general aptitude test in English and Math and write an essay on a topic of interest.
Additional Information
Seats at Entry Level Class:450
Hostel Admission Minimum Age:10Y 00M
Exchange Program:We provide a wide range of opportunities to our students to be citizens of the world – from student exchange programs with schools in France, Germany and Italy, to providing a platform to practice and exercise their leadership capabilities in our local community through our social and environmental programs. Our students also participate in a variety of national and international experiences such as the Model United Nations, other multidisciplinary exchanges, conferences and competitions.
FeesIB Board Fee Structure - Day School
Annual Fee₹12,85,000
Application Fee₹2,000
Security Amount₹1,00,000
Others Fee₹1,10,000
IB Board Fee Structure - Boarding Schools
Admission Fee ₹2,000
One-Time Payment₹2,00,000
Security Deposit₹1,00,000
Yearly Fee₹15,12,000
IB Board Fee Structure - International Students
Admission Application Fee$ 70
One-Time Payment$ 5,480
Security Deposit$ 1,400
Yearly Fee$ 17,313
*Disclaimer: The above-listed fee details are for informational purposes only. Current fees may vary depending on recent changes.
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