Overview
The International School of Hyderabad (ISH) is a non-profit organization formally managed and sponsored by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Founded in 1972, with over 8 years of experience in administering the IGCSE Cambridge Exams and the first school in Hyderabad to introduce the IB Diploma Programme 5 years ago, ISH focuses on preparing students for universities abroad. Most attend universities in the United States that have competitive admission requirements. Majority of the students at ISH are from outside India, but they also admit a limited number of Indian students.
According to a school spokesperson, “The idea is to nurture a dynamic international school in which each individual is valued and challenged and inspired to become a responsible global citizen. “ Individualized and personalized approach to learning is the main forte of the school, placing high priority on learning how to learn, learning by doing and critical thinking skills.
Campus
ISH is located inside the main ICRISAT campus that stretches for 1,500 hectares/3,600 acres. Its location on the ICRISAT campus provides students with extraordinary access to nature that includes forests and lakes.
The location inside the campus also ensures that the school gets a double set of security. The extensive ICRISAT campus has its own medical facilities, fire stations etc.
Its location on the ICRISAT campus also provides students with a most unusual learning environment, with science labs, a museum, a medieval fort, and a weather station all on the ICRISAT campus. Other facilities include the use of a large outdoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor tennis courts, and a number of sports fields. There is also a golf driving range and a fitness centre.
Academics
From reception (Kindergarten) to grade 8, ISH follows its own curriculum based on best practices from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe. In grades 9-10, ISH follows the IGCSE, an international curriculum developed and administered by Cambridge University International Examinations. In grades 11-12, ISH follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the most widely recognized international curriculum in the world.
ISH is accredited by two foreign accreditation agencies: the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).
ISH has an inclusive admission policy; students with a diverse range of ability levels and educational experiences are accepted into the school.
Extracurricular:
Creativity, action and service (CAS) is an integral component and the life line of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
CAS helps students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning. At the same time, it provides an important counterbalance to the academic pressures of the rest of the diploma programme. Each student has a different goal and need and CAS helps them to gain such experiences that are profound and life changing.
CAS has been integrated into the ISH middle and high school curriculum through after school activities.
Admission
ISH accepts candidates on a rolling admissions basis which allows students to apply for admission and to receive admission any time during the school year.
To speed up the decision of acceptance of your child it is important to bring in all the documents required along with the filled up application form.
Fees:
Registration fees: Rs 10,000
Capital fees: Rs 1, 95 000
Yearly tuition fees vary from Rs 1, 00000 to Rs 6, 00 000 depending on the class the child is admitted to.
Achievements
Most attend universities in the United States that have competitive admission requirements. Majority of the students at ISH are from outside India, but they also admit a limited number of Indian students.