About this school
Overview

The International School of Hyderabad (ISH) was founded in 1981 under the trusteeship of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), both non-profit organizations. This gives ISH the similar status of a school administered by a foreign/consular mission. ISH is formally managed by the Director General of ICRISAT with the help of ISH School Advisory Committee guiding the Head of School in leading and managing. The Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operations. 

The first IGCSE Cambridge Exams was administered in 2003 and the first IB Diploma was given in 2007, when the first class of IB students graduated from ISH.  

ISH was the first school in India to receive international accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and continues to be accredited by CIS and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). ISH is also the first school in Telangana (former Andhra Pradesh) to be authorized to offer the IB diploma. 

ISH is an English medium, co-educational day school that provides education for children between the ages of 4 to 18 years old. At present our student body consists of over 400 students from more than 20 different countries. The majority of the students at ISH are from overseas. That said, ISH is able to admit a limited number of Indian citizens. Over 34% of the ISH staff is international coming from 12 different countries. This is a really unique feature of ISH compared to other international schools in Hyderabad. The school’s preferred class size is 15 students. 

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

ISH believes that each student is unique. The school takes an individualized and personalized approach to learning. Our aim is to encourage each student to not only strive to achieve academic excellence but also aspire to become a socially aware and responsible individual who is well equipped to excel in a global society.

From the Principal/Headmaster's Desk
'Namaste!

On behalf of The International School of Hyderabad I would like to welcome you to our website and the first glimpse of who we are. I hope you find it informative and reflective of our diverse, committed and warm community.

The school is in its 40th year. We are under the trusteeship of The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Our facilities are excellent, with a purpose-built school, nestled on 3,500 acres of the ICRISAT campus. Given this and the wonderful climate of Hyderabad, most learning takes place beyond classroom walls, allowing for a unique and positive life-worthy learning experience.

At ISH, we place great emphasis on our learners, ‘leading their own learning’ through learning that is inquiry based, collaborative, relevant, current and meaningful. Our faculty act as facilitators and guides. We have created a learning culture where we encourage everyone to be courageous, and try new ways of learning. ‘Failure’ is seen as a learning opportunity. We operate on principles rather than rules. Further, we give our learners the tools to be reflective about their learning and to constantly be setting new goals to reach their desired targets. Learning at ISH is engaging and
fluid and most of all it is fun!

ISH is also a great center for expatriate families in Hyderabad. We host many community gatherings throughout the year. As a parent and newcomer, there is no better place to meet other people and to make friends. I invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself our unique learning landscape'

Dr. Oli Tooher-Hancock
Head of School

It is
Primary School, Middle School, High/Secondary School, High/Senior Secondary School, IB School(International Baccalaureate ), IGCSE School (Cambridge International)

Classes/Standard
Pre Nursery, Nursery, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII

Affiliated to
IB (International Baccalaureate )

Associated with
AAIE, CIS, CGE Funding School, ECIS

Medium
English

School Type
Co-Education

The School is
Private