Compare International Schools in Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The campus sits on a 20-acre green site and is accessible by a school bus network across Hyderabad.

Nursery to Grade 12. PYP: Nursery to Grade 5; MYP: Grades 6–10; DP: Grades 11–12.

IB World School offering MYP and DP; CBSE affiliated; PYP candidate; boarding facilities available (5-day and 7-day).

India

Bus service covers nearly all parts of Hyderabad. Buses are air-conditioned and GPS-equipped, with a female safety warden and usually a teacher in charge on board.

The school provides separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostels offer air-conditioned rooms and are supervised by dedicated wardens/floor in-charges. 5-day and 7-day boarding options are available.

Uniforms are provided as part of the annual package. The kit includes 3 sets of the school uniform, 1 official winter wear, 4 sets of house/sports uniforms, 2 pairs of athletic shoes, socks, a tie, and a belt.

Day scholars receive breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily; boarders receive all meals. The annual fee includes nutrition (breakfast, lunch, and two snacks per day).

IB curriculum is offered from Nursery to Grade 10, with the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a candidate school and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered for Grades 6–10. The CBSE curriculum is offered for Grades 4–9, with CBSE affiliation number 3630531. The Diploma Programme provides a pre-university pathway and prepares students for study at global universities. Languages offered include English, Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Spanish, French, and Latin.

The Diploma Programme prepares students for admission to universities worldwide.

Manchester Global School emphasises socio-emotional development as part of its holistic education. A counsellor based in the Health Centre provides socio-emotional support to students. The holistic development framework includes leadership-building, character development, and socio-emotional wellbeing. Boarding and campus life include round-the-clock supervision by mentors on each floor, supporting students' social and emotional growth. The school aims to foster a safe, inclusive environment that develops social skills and wellbeing.

Health and Wellbeing is a priority at Manchester Global School. The Apollo Shine Health Centre on campus provides 24/7 medical care from paediatric and adolescent professionals. A student counsellor based in the Health Centre offers socio-emotional support to students. The health services address both physical and mental wellbeing, with nurses available for minor concerns and a pathway to further care when needed.

Safety and security are a core focus at Manchester Global School. 24/7 surveillance and strict access controls are in place. Background checks are carried out for all staff members. The school maintains a zero-tolerance policy for bullying. Safety audits are conducted regularly, and there is close collaboration with local law enforcement. Emergency procedures include drills, designated safe assembly points, and clear evacuation plans.

Admission process consists of six steps: Enquiry, Appointment, Application, Assessment, Offer Letter, and Enrolment. Enquiry is completed via an online enquiry form and the admissions team will contact you with further details. An appointment is scheduled (virtual or in-person) where counselors explain the school vision and mission, brief on programs offered, and arrange a campus tour for parents. The application form is filled through the link provided by the counselor and the application fee is paid. After submission, students undergo an online placement test appropriate to their grade and participate in an interaction session with the Academic Coordinators; Grades 4–9 also require an assessment test. An offer letter is issued to students who meet the admission criteria. Enrollment is completed by accepting the offer, paying the confirmation amount, and submitting the required documents. Manchester Global School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, and the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum. Classes run from early years up to Grade X, with DP1 in IB and CBSE grades 4–9. The teacher-student ratio is 1:10 and the average class size is 25 students. The fee structure varies by curriculum, grade, and whether the student is a day scholar or a boarder. Meals are provided and transportation is available. Boarding facilities are offered.

Located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. Address: c/o ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India 502324. It is an English‑medium, co‑educational day school with a diverse international student body of over 400 students from more than 22 countries. The majority of the students are from overseas, and a limited number of Indian citizens attend.

K-12 (elementary and secondary)

Co-educational day international school

Over 400 students from more than 22 countries; the majority are from overseas, with a limited number of Indian citizens.

ELL, Counseling and Learning Support services are available

India

School runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a 1:30 pm finish on Wednesdays. After-school transportation is available; bus pickup/drop-off is provided at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, and at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm on Wednesdays.

The ISH bus service is the most popular and recommended mode of transport for daily travel between home and school.

The school is a day school; there are no hostel or boarding facilities.

The school does not have a school uniform; students follow the ISH Dress Code to maintain a positive learning environment, with a PE uniform required for grades K-12.

School meals are available via a meal plan; snacks and lunch are provided; sign-ups are by semester and there are no prorated or daily signups.

The school is governed under the trusteeship of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a non-profit organization. The Head of School is guided by the Director General of ICRISAT with oversight from the ISH School Board; ISH is a not-for-profit educational institution.

The school is English-medium. In Elementary, an enriched American curriculum is taught; it is concept-driven and inquiry-based. In Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme are offered.

The school has a 7:1 average student–teacher ratio and a preferred class size of 20 students.

ISH focuses on preparing students for university, and almost all students go to prestigious universities across the world, with the majority attending universities in the United States and Canada.

ISH supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated well-being program. There are two Well-Being Counselors, one for elementary and one for secondary, who provide individual and small-group counseling to address social-emotional and behavioral issues affecting learning. The well-being curriculum is the first level of intervention and aims to help students develop resilience and independence. Counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and outside professionals to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. Counseling services are available to all students and can be accessed through referrals or self-referral.

ISH includes an Inclusion team that supports a limited number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Support is provided either within the classroom or on a pull-out basis, with collaborative planning among teachers. Students are placed in this program based on detailed observations, past records, and feedback from parents and teachers; referrals for further testing are made when learning needs are identified. Clinical testing and therapies are not available at school; parents arrange them privately. An individual learning plan is developed using the test results to guide support, and regular communication with parents monitors progress.

ISH acknowledges diversity and enables those with limited English proficiency to work near grade level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while developing intercultural understanding. ISH has adopted the WIDA framework and its can-do philosophy for assessment. In Elementary School (Grades 1-5), ELL is delivered in two ways: Intensive – three 45-minute sessions per week, pull-out with a maximum of five students; ELL in the mainstream – the ELL teacher supports class teachers and co-teaching sessions may be arranged. In Middle and Secondary School (Grades 6-12), ELL is delivered as Intensive – up to five lessons per week with usually fewer than five students per class; ELL in the mainstream – the ELL teacher supports subject teachers with collaborative planning and differentiated instruction. Students are identified for ELL support according to criteria such as a home language other than English and limited English proficiency; WIDA testing confirms the level required to join the mainstream. After progressing, an ELL student joins the mainstream program but remains under observation and may re-enter ELL if needed.

ISH provides mental wellbeing support through two Well-Being Counselors (elementary and secondary). They offer individual and small-group counseling to address social-emotional and behavioral issues that impact learning and overall well-being. The well-being curriculum is the first level of intervention and aims to help students develop resilience and independence. Counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and outside professionals to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. Counseling services are available to all students and can be accessed through referrals or self-referral.

ISH follows a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications year round. The admission process is five steps: Step 1 Inquire and Visit to learn about the curriculum, facilities and community; Step 2 Apply online through the provided online application system and complete six items: the online application form; two years of school reports with translations if applicable and grade transcripts for high school; psycho‑educational reports or ILPs/IEPs if relevant; copies of applicant and parent passports and Indian visa if not Indian; birth certificate and immunization records; the Admissions Character Reference form sent to the current school; and inform ISH of completion by email; Step 3 pay the one‑time nonrefundable registration fee; Step 4 an admissions meeting and review with the divisional principals, counsellor, admissions director and Head of School; Step 5 the admissions committee makes the final decision and informs you by official email, and if accepted, you pay the enrolment fee within 7 working days. The Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and families may connect in person or online at any stage. ISH accepts applications throughout the year and the school year runs mid-August through mid-June.

ISH does not offer financial aid or scholarships.

ISH has a waiting list. When a place opens in a grade, applications on the waiting list are reviewed again against the admissions criteria to offer the spot to the most suitable candidate.