Bangalore International School Fees Comparison 2026

Bangalore’s international school market spans an enormous fee range — from INR 80,000/year for CBSE International schools to INR 15,00,000/year at Stonehill’s premium tier. Understanding where each school sits and what you get at each price point is essential for making an informed choice.

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Full Fee Comparison Table

Budget Tier (Under INR 2,50,000/year)

School	Annual Tuition (INR)	Curriculum
New Horizon Gurukul	80,000–1,50,000	CBSE / International enrichment
DPS Bangalore (CBSE-i stream)	1,00,000–2,00,000	CBSE International
Ebenezer International School	1,00,000–2,00,000	Cambridge IGCSE
Vibgyor High	1,20,000–2,20,000	CBSE
Ryan International School	1,50,000–2,50,000	IGCSE / CBSE
GEAR Innovative International School	1,20,000–2,50,000	Cambridge IGCSE / A-Level

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Mid-Range Tier (INR 2,50,000–5,00,000/year)

School	Annual Tuition (INR)	Curriculum
Inventure Academy	2,50,000–7,00,000	IB PYP+MYP+DP
Ekya Schools (ITPL / JP Nagar)	2,00,000–5,00,000	Cambridge IGCSE
The International School Bangalore (TISB)	3,00,000–8,00,000	IB PYP+MYP+DP
Greenwood High International	3,00,000–8,00,000	IB + Cambridge IGCSE
Bangalore International School (BIS)	3,50,000–9,00,000	IGCSE + IB DP

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Premium Tier (INR 5,00,000+/year)

School	Annual Tuition (INR)	Curriculum
Canadian International School (CIS)	4,00,000–10,00,000	IB PYP + Cambridge
Indus International School	5,00,000–14,00,000	IB full continuum + IGCSE
Stonehill International Academy	6,00,000–15,00,000	IB full continuum

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IGCSE vs IB vs CBSE International: Pricing Differences

One of the most important observations from the fee comparison above is that curriculum choice directly affects price:

Curriculum	Typical Annual Fee Range (INR)	Key Driver of Cost
CBSE International	80,000–2,00,000	Government-proximate, low compliance overhead
Cambridge IGCSE (standalone)	1,20,000–3,00,000	Cambridge exam fees, moderate accreditation cost
Cambridge IGCSE + A-Level	2,00,000–5,00,000	Specialist secondary faculty, exam preparation
IB (DP only)	3,00,000–8,00,000	IBO fees, TOK/EE support, counselling
IB (full continuum)	3,00,000–15,00,000	Full IBO authorisation, PYP + MYP + DP

IB schools are consistently more expensive than IGCSE schools at the same quality level. The cost premium for IB reflects: IBO annual programme fees (paid per school), the requirement for specialist IB-trained teachers, the extended essay and TOK programme overhead, and greater college counselling infrastructure.

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Additional Costs Breakdown

As with all international schools, the headline tuition is only part of the story:

One-Time Fees (Year 1 Only)

Fee Type	Budget Schools	Mid-Range Schools	Premium Schools
Registration/Admission	INR 25K–50K	INR 50K–1L	INR 1L–2.5L
Development/Capital Fund	None–INR 50K	INR 50K–2L	INR 2L–4L

Annual Recurring Costs

Cost Item	Typical Annual Range (INR)
School bus	60,000–1,50,000
Lunch/cafeteria	40,000–1,00,000
Activity fee	30,000–1,00,000
Technology fee	20,000–60,000
Uniform (initial year)	15,000–50,000

Exam Fees (Secondary)

Qualification	Approximate Cost (INR)
IGCSE (per subject, ~8 subjects)	3,000–6,000/subject
IB Diploma (all subjects)	25,000–50,000 total
A-Level (per subject, ~3–4)	5,000–10,000/subject

IB exam fees in India are lower in absolute terms than in Japan or Korea due to different fee zones set by the IBO.

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First Year Total Cost Examples

Budget School (GEAR example)

• Tuition: INR 2,00,000
• Registration: INR 30,000
• Development fee: INR 30,000
• Bus + lunch: INR 80,000
• Uniform: INR 15,000
• Year 1 Total: ~INR 3,55,000

Mid-Range School (Greenwood High example)

• Tuition: INR 5,00,000
• Registration: INR 1,00,000
• Development fee: INR 1,00,000
• Bus + lunch + activities: INR 2,00,000
• Uniform: INR 25,000
• Year 1 Total: ~INR 9,25,000

Premium School (Stonehill example)

• Tuition: INR 12,00,000
• Registration: INR 1,50,000
• Development fee: INR 3,00,000
• Bus + lunch + activities: INR 2,50,000
• Uniform: INR 40,000
• Year 1 Total: ~INR 19,40,000

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How Bangalore Compares to Mumbai and Delhi

Bangalore’s international school fees are competitive with other major Indian metros but follow their own trajectory:

City	Budget Tier (INR/year)	Premium Tier (INR/year)
Bangalore	1,20,000–2,50,000	6,00,000–15,00,000
Mumbai	1,50,000–3,00,000	7,00,000–20,00,000
Delhi/NCR	1,00,000–2,50,000	6,00,000–18,00,000
Chennai	1,00,000–2,00,000	5,00,000–12,00,000
Hyderabad	1,00,000–2,00,000	4,00,000–10,00,000

Mumbai’s international schools are consistently the most expensive in India at the premium end, reflecting the city’s higher real estate costs and greater corporate expat community. Bangalore’s premium schools (Indus, Stonehill) approach Mumbai levels. Hyderabad remains the most affordable metro for international education.

Bangalore’s mid-range tier (INR 3L–8L) is arguably the strongest value proposition in India — the quality of schools like Greenwood High and Inventure at INR 3L–5L exceeds comparable offerings in other metros at the same price point.

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Getting the Most from Your School Budget

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Summary

Bangalore international school fees span from INR 80,000/year (CBSE International) to INR 15,00,000/year (Stonehill IB). IB schools cost more than IGCSE schools at every tier. Bangalore’s premium tier is slightly below Mumbai but growing. Always add 15–35% to headline tuition for Year 1 one-time fees and ongoing costs.

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