International School of Hyderabad

What International School of Hyderabad does

International School of Hyderabad (ISH) is a not-for-profit, English-medium, co-educational day school located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. Founded circa 1981-1984 and operating for over 40 years, ISH serves approximately 400 students aged 4-18 drawn from more than 22 nationalities, with the majority coming from expat and overseas families and only a limited number of Indian citizens admitted. The school operates a sequential international curriculum: an enriched American elementary program (KG1-Grade 5) grounded in Common Core and Common Ground Collaborative frameworks; an AERO-based middle school (Grades 6-8); Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9-10; and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12. It maintains a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 15 across a 10+ acre campus, supported by 185 staff of whom over 34% are international faculty from 12+ countries.

The school's technology stack is built on commodity educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: G Suite for Education and a one-to-one iPad program anchor the elementary digital learning experience; the Toddle app is used for staff-to-family communication; and NWEA MAP assessments provide third-party benchmarking. OpenApply handles online enrollment inquiry and application processing. The student information and content management system appears to be powered by Edlio (visible in the website footer). ISH holds four concurrent international accreditations — IB, Cambridge Assessment International Education, CIS, and NEASC — which collectively qualify the school to deliver globally portable credentials.

ISH's revenue model is subscription/recurring tuition billed annually, supplemented by one-time non-refundable registration and enrollment fees. For AY 2026-27, tuition ranges from INR 8,73,900 (Kindergarten) to INR 13,59,450 (Grades 11-12), with fees inclusive of transportation, textbooks, instructional materials, ELL, learning support, and most co-curricular activities. The school is independently governed by a School Board that sets fees annually, and is part of athletic (ISACI) and music (AMIS) inter-school networks. Direct-to-consumer marketing relies on the website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, campus visits, and a parent-led fISH community organization that drives referrals.

Name

International School of Hyderabad

Legal name

International School of Hyderabad

Website

https://ishyd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The International School of Hyderabad is a not-for-profit, English-medium international day school serving 400+ students aged 4-18 from 22+ nationalities, delivering American, IGCSE, and IB Diploma curricula on a 10-acre Hyderabad campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB Diploma Programme
• IGCSE curriculum
• Expatriate school services
• American curriculum school

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ISH is a not-for-profit educational institution. Revenues are generated through tuition and related fees. Tuition fees are determined annually by the School Board and contribute directly to the child's education.
2. Registration and Enrollment Fees: One-time non-refundable registration fee and enrollment fee upon acceptance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

International School of Hyderabad is a not-for-profit international school that delivers K-12 education to a multinational student body using the IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE, and an American curriculum. The school is located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad, and primarily serves expatriate and local families seeking internationally recognized curricula and qualifications.

Product overview

International School of Hyderabad operates as a day school offering a unified educational program structured across multiple levels: Elementary School (KG1-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), IGCSE Program (Grades 9-10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). The school provides co-curricular programs including Athletics, Music, Visual Arts, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). Technology integration is supported through G Suite and iPad devices, with Toddle serving as the primary communication app for staff and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme A two-year pre-university international curriculum for students aged 16-19, leading to the IB Diploma qualification recognized by universities worldwide. Offered to high school students at ISH.
• IGCSE Programme Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum for secondary-age students, leading to internationally recognized qualifications that prepare students for the IB Diploma or other pre-university pathways.
• American Curriculum Programme American curriculum track for K-12 students that leads to a US high school diploma, offered to families who prefer a US-style education pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics)coreOthersISH is located on the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad. This provides access to ICRISAT facilities including the swimming pool for the annual Swim Gala.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application management system used for inquiry submission, application processing, and enrollment management.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISH is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 & 12. The IBDP is the most widely recognized international qualification for university admission.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISH is an authorized Cambridge center offering Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for Grades 9 & 10. Developed by the University of Cambridge, IGCSE is celebrated worldwide for academic rigor and global relevance.
• ISACI (International Schools Activities Conference)minorOthersAthletic conference where ISH students compete in basketball, football, volleyball, cricket, and swimming against other international schools in India.
• AMIS (Association of Music in International Schools)minorOthersMusic education organization that ISH students participate in, including Junior Honor Choir and Orff Ensemble events in Singapore.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Indus International School: IB World School chain with Hyderabad (and Bangalore/Pune) campuses targeting expat and premium Indian families with the same IB curriculum stack ISH offers in Grades 11-12.
• Greenwood High International School: Bangalore international school offering IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways to expat and Indian families; directly comparable curriculum stack and price tier to ISH.
• Pathways World School: India-based IB continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP) serving expat and Indian families; comparable premium positioning and IB-only curriculum model to ISH's secondary pathway.
• The British School, New Delhi: New Delhi IB and Cambridge IGCSE school with comparable expat-heavy enrollment and ISACI conference participation; useful benchmark for ISH's positioning in India's premium international-school segment.
• CHIREC International School: Hyderabad-based private international school offering IB PYP/MYP/DP and Cambridge pathways to a similar expat and affluent-domestic demographic in the same city as ISH.
• GD Goenka World School: Multi-campus Indian international school brand offering IB and Cambridge curricula at premium fees; represents the chain-operator counterpoint to ISH's independent single-campus model.
• Oakridge International School: Operates IB and Cambridge international-curriculum schools in Hyderabad (and other Indian cities), serving expat and affluent Indian families with similar grade-level offerings to ISH.
• Stonehill International School: Bangalore-based IB World School offering full PYP/MYP/DP to an international student body; comparable curriculum offering, expat-heavy enrollment mix, and premium fee structure to ISH.
• Canadian International School: Bangalore-based IB continuum school with strong international student mix and comparable tuition band; one of the most direct competitors for internationally mobile families in South India.

Others

• International Schools Athletic Conference (ISACI): Conference body (not a direct competitor) through which ISH's Athletics program competes against other Indian international schools; reflects the broader ecosystem of comparable peer schools in ISH's athletic and co-curricular network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ISHhyderabad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-school-of-hyderabad
• Instagraminstagram.com/ishhyd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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