HYDERABAD, INDIA

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SCHOOL SEARCH
HYDERABAD, INDIA
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2. Once I have selected a school, or
schools, that may be suitable, what is
my next step?
Frequently Asked Questions
- School Search Hyderabad
Depending on the popularity of the school
there may be a waiting list to gain admission.
Making early contact can help ensure a
place. Most schools allow you to be able to
submit your application before you arrive in
Hyderabad; however, submission of
application is NOT a guarantee to get a seat.
In some schools an interview with the child
OR a formal assessment is mandatory before
the school provides admission. Before
deciding on which school you should apply
to, it is recommended that you visit the
school, preferably with your children, while it
is in session. You will be able to get a feel for
the school by its appearance, the behaviour
of the students and by the attitude of the
teachers and administrators.
You will find below a list of the most
frequently asked questions in relation to the
school search in India.
1. How do I go about finding a school
for my child in Hyderabad?
Once you know that you are moving to
Hyderabad, you will need to have a look at
the various schools that exist in Hyderabad,
and determine which schools cater to your
specific nationality, religious aspirations or
cultural background. There are two
international schools in Hyderabad –
International School of Hyderabad (called
ISH) and Indus International, which are the
schools for Global citizens. There are various
other schools which are English instruction
schools and cater to international standards
of education.
3. How do the international schools in
Hyderabad stand up against schools
in other parts of the world?
Finding the right school for children is crucial.
Santa Fe recognises that a proper match
between children and the school they attend
will enhance the success of an expatriation.
Once the international assignee authorises
Santa Fe to proceed with a complete school
assistance program, the following processes
are provided:
International School of Hyderabad (ISH)
The International School of Hyderabad (ISH)
offers excellent educational, recreational and
social opportunities. The student body at ISH
consists of students from 25+ different
nationalities, mainly from the USA
(approximately 45%), UK, India, Malaysia,
France, Australia, Germany, Israel and New
Zealand. There are over 42 teachers from 12
different nationalities employed at ISH.
Approximately 43 % of teachers are Expats.
Step 1: Santa Fe requests salient information
from the international assignee via the
“Needs Analysis Form”
Step 2: Prior to assignee’s arrival, Santa Fe
communicates the following information via
e-mail:
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Ensures that the parents have filled in
the online application form
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School visit itinerary with Santa Fe
coordinated appointments
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School addresses, name of contact
person, telephone numbers and a brief
introductory text of potential schools
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Information on potential schools that
meet the child’s needs and interests
ISH has examination centre status for the
International General Certificate of
Secondary Education (IGCSE) in ninth and
tenth grade, coordinated by Cambridge
International Examinations. In Grades 11 and
12, ISH offers the IB Diploma Programme
(IBDP), leading to a university-entrance
qualification recognised worldwide.
Indus International School
Indus International provides a balanced
environment focused on shaping children into
the leaders of tomorrow. Indus offers
comprehensive education through a
developmental approach and promotes
order, independence, a love for learning, a
connection to the world and a sense of social
responsibility. The student body at Indus
consists of 300+ students from 144 different
Step 3: After the international assignee’s
arrival.
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Santa Fe will accompany the family for
school tour
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Coordinate with the school for enrolment
and school fees (if required).
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nationalities, mainly from the USA (31%
approximately), Europe and Asian countries.
There are over 65 teachers from different
nationalities employed at Indus.
Approximately 25% of teachers are
Expatriates.
recommended to make an enquiry
immediately once your assignment is
scheduled and reserve your seat. There is no
formal assessment to be able to get
admission.
The Indus International admissions are
subject to vacancies in the respective grades
and based on a written test for sixth grade
upwards. Admission tests for sixth grade and
above are held on all working days. The
outcome of the tests is usually announced on
a working day within a week. Students for
sixth grade and above are assessed in, Math
and Science subjects (age and grade
appropriate) in English. Those seeking
admission to the Primary years are
interviewed by the grade teacher to ascertain
their readiness for a particular grade. The
tests are set on an age appropriate,
international curricula.
The language of instruction is English and
the curriculum planned is the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years
Programme from Prep to fifth grade, the
Indus Middle School Programme is from
Grade six to Grade ten, culminating in the
CIE (Cambridge International Certificate) of
Secondary Examination in Grades nine and
ten. Students are awarded the International
Certificate of Education in tenth grade.
In communication with the school, do not
hesitate to ask what the school’s academic
results are and, if you wish, request printed
verification of their results. Find out the ratio
of graduates that are accepted into university
and also the names of the universities that
have accepted their graduates, in order to
gauge the academic standards of the school.
Other schools like Oakridge International,
Sreenidhi International have limited seats
available and you will need to wait for your
turn for a seat to be available. These schools
will collect copy of the assessment records,
passport, visa and medical record (if any)
and the child will need to go through a formal
assessment before admission is granted.
4. I am curious about the other
international schools e.g. Sreenidhi
International, Oakridge International
etc.; can you tell me more about
these schools?
6. What is the difference between ISH /
Indus and other international
schools?
There are various schools in Hyderabad e.g.
Oakridge International, Sreenidhi
International, which provide education by
international standards by adopting various
interactive education methodologies from IB,
IGSE, IBDP standards of educations. These
schools also provide assistance in
preparation and writing examination for
IB/IGSE/IBDP degree. These schools follow
Indian syllabus and hence are most suitable
for returning Indians. Some of these schools
may offer curriculum from IB, IGSE etc.
ISH / Indus offer international syllabus while
other international schools may offer Indian
syllabus and international syllabus optional.
7. Do schools offer debentures?
Schools in India do not have debentures.
8. What is the language of instruction in
ISH/Indus and other international
schools?
All schools have English as the language of
instruction. Schools like ISH offer special
coaching and support classes for children
who are weak in English or know little
English.
5. What are the admission criteria for
various schools and the chances of
my child being admitted into that
system?
The ISH provides admission based on the
child’s assessment records from the previous
school. The school will ask for a copy of the
assessment records, passport, visa and
medical record (if any) to be able to provide
admission. The school has sufficient
availability of seats at all times, however, it is
In schools like Oakridge International,
Sreenidhi International, Indus International
etc. you will find influence of local Indian
languages as well; specially Hindi and
Telugu.
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9. In order to gain entry into an
international school will my child be
tested?
14. What is the mode of transportation
available in for schools?
All schools offer school buses wherein the
children are picked up and dropped at
selected community points. You will need to
arrange for you own transport to drop and
pick your child to the nearest community
point.
ISH does not conduct assessments for entry
into the school.
For schools like Oakridge International,
Sreenidhi International, and Indus
International etc. the school will conduct an
assessment before granting admission.
You may choose to use your own private
transport to send children directly to school.
10. My child has special needs, are there
schools or centres that will attend to
my child’s special needs?
15. If I am unable to get my child
admitted in the school of my choice
then what other options do I have?
All schools provide limited support to children
with special needs.
For Hyderabad there is very limited choice in
terms of arranging home teaching and hence
you may need to be flexible to accept an
existing school.
You may need to research from time to time
about the centres which can support your
child’s special needs.
16. Are there any new international
schools opening in Hyderabad?
11. What are my options for nursery
schools, kindergartens and
playgroups?
Mosaica American Schools have set up a
school in Hyderabad and follow the
Paragon’s International Curriculum. The
school began admissions for 2011-2012
school year, with Pre-Kindergarten to fifth
grade and will then be expanding one grade
level per school year until Pre-Kindergarten –
12th grade is reached.
ISH offers nursery and Kindergarten facilities.
Other schools like Oakridge International,
Sreenidhi International, and Indus
International etc. have nursery and
kindergarten facilities. In addition there are
specific schools who offer only nursery and
kindergarten facilities e.g. Esperanza,
Eurokids.
12. What are the school fees?
You will have to visit the website of your
preferred school for your children to view
registration fees, tuition fees and all other
relevant expenses by class level. This
information is also made available to you
during your orientation with the school
administration department.
13. I have heard that the number of
children on waiting lists for entry into
international schools is high. What
are the chances of my child securing
a place?
The ISH generally accommodates all children
who may be seeking admission.
For Indus International the waiting list is not
long and usually one may be able to seek
admission in the school in short span of time.
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