Kothari International School

What Kothari International School does

Kothari International School is a private K-12 educational institution founded in 2005-2006 by Late Shri M.M. Kothari in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates a multi-board curriculum model offering CBSE, Cambridge International (IGCSE/AS/A Levels), and the IB Diploma Programme under a single institutional umbrella, serving students from pre-primary (K1, K2) through Grade 12 with a small class size policy of 24 students. The institution runs an 8-acre air-conditioned main campus in Sector 50, Noida, and has expanded to multiple campuses across India in Navi Mumbai/Panvel and Pune, supported by an ecosystem of wholly-owned subsidiaries including Kothari Cambridge School, Kothari IB School, the Mansukhbhai Kothari National School (Kondhwa, Pune), KIS Sports Academy, Indrayu Academy (performing arts), Kothari Starz (extended day care), and the KISOSA alumni network powered by Vaave.

Beyond core academics, the institution monetizes through ancillary vertical-specific academies: KIS Sports Academy delivers coaching in 13 disciplines for ages 3.5-55, Indrayu Academy provides performing arts education, and Kothari Starz offers extended day care and enrichment across Pune, Noida, Mumbai, and Malad. Technology integration spans the CampusCare (Entab) ERP for online registration, fee payment, and parent communication, tablet-based learning tools (Tab Kids), and an AI & Coding curriculum delivered across grades — though no proprietary AI/ML technology stack is disclosed.

The business operates on a tuition-based recurring subscription model with annual billing, supplemented by sports coaching and enrichment program fees. Distribution is primarily direct on-campus enrollment, supported by digital channels including the school website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp), and the KISOSA alumni portal. The school reports strong customer outcomes including 1-in-4 Science stream students admitted to IITs/NITs/IIIT/BITS Pilani and 1-in-4 Humanities students to National Law Universities, with recent board results including a 96.2% CBSE Grade XII topper and AIR 2719 in JEE Advanced 2026.

Name

Kothari International School

Legal name

KIS School

Website

https://kotharischool.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kothari International School is a private K-12 institution founded in 2005 in Noida, India, offering CBSE, Cambridge International, and IB Diploma programmes across campuses in Noida, Mumbai, and Pune.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE curriculum
• IB diploma programme
• Cambridge IGCSE
• Day boarding school

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Fee-based education services from pre-primary to Grade 12 across CBSE, Cambridge, and IB curricula. Fee structure varies by grade level and curriculum track.
2. Sports Academy Programs: Sports coaching programs for cricket, basketball, badminton, chess, football, squash, skating, table tennis, tennis, yoga, taekwondo, swimming, and gymnastics with age-appropriate batch timings and skill levels

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kothari International School is a private K-12 day-boarding school that delivers the CBSE, Cambridge International (IGCSE), and IB Diploma programmes on a single integrated campus. The school supplements academics with co-curricular enrichment in sports, performing arts, and technology literacy, including an AI & Coding curriculum and tablet-based learning.

Product overview

Kothari International School operates as an educational institution offering multiple academic programmes including CBSE (Nursery to Grade 12), Cambridge International Curriculum (Lower Secondary/IGCSE/AS/A Levels), and IB Diploma Programme. The school provides additional enrichment through KIS Sports Academy (coaching in 13 sports), Kothari Starz (performing arts), and Indrayu Academy. Alumni services are managed through KISOSA, a Vaave-powered portal. The institution has multiple campuses across India (Noida, Pune, Mumbai/Panvel) with approximately 8-acre air-conditioned facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KISOSA: Kothari International School Official Students Alumni Network - official alumni portal for the Kothari Group of Schools
• Indrayu Sports
• Indrayu Performing Arts
• Kothari Starz

Products and services

• CBSE Programme Indian national curriculum stream offered across primary, middle, and senior secondary levels for students following the CBSE framework.
• Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE) Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum from primary through IGCSE, leading to internationally recognised qualifications.
• IB Diploma Programme Two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for senior secondary students, delivered at the same campus as the Cambridge and CBSE streams.
• AI & Coding Curriculum In-school AI and coding programme embedded into the curriculum to build technology literacy and computational thinking across grade levels.
• Tab Kids Learning Programme Tablet-based learning programme used to deliver digital content and interactive lessons to students within the school environment.
• Sports and Performing Arts Programme Structured co-curricular sports and performing arts programme intended to complement academic instruction on the day-boarding campus.
• Day-Boarding School Experience Extended-hours day-boarding school format that combines classroom learning with supervised on-campus activities beyond standard school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong JEE Advanced results with Swarit Narayan Singh achieving AIR 2719 among 1,80,000 aspirants in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)coreOthersAffiliated with CBSE for Grades K1 to 12, providing standardized Indian curriculum leading to CBSE board examinations at Grade 10 and 12 levels.
• Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge InternationalcoreOthersAffiliated with Cambridge International (UK) offering Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Levels for international curriculum pathway.
• British CouncilminorOthersPartnership for English language assessment and international educational resources.
• International Award for Young People (IAYP)minorOthersAffiliated for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program for student development.
• IB Diploma ProgrammecoreOthersAuthorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme - a prestigious two-year pre-university course recognized globally for holistic education approach including Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS components.
• NCC (National Cadet Corps)minorOthersNCC unit on campus for student leadership and civic development.
• Bharat Scouts and GuidesminorOthersSchool unit for character building and community service activities.
• TEDxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensed TEDx organizer hosting annual TEDx KIS Noida Youth conference for student innovation and ideas platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar School, Noida: Shiv Nadar School is a CBSE-affiliated premium K-12 school in Noida backed by a prominent industrialist family, comparable to Kothari in target segment, fees, and academic rigor emphasis.
• Mayo International School, Noida: Mayo International School offers IB, IGCSE, and CBSE curricula in Noida with day-boarding facilities, directly comparable to Kothari's multi-board international curriculum model.
• Step by Step School, Noida: Step by Step is a CBSE and IB school in Noida offering day-boarding, comparable to Kothari in international curriculum options and premium Noida positioning.
• Amity International School, Noida: Amity International is a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in Noida with extensive sports infrastructure and international curriculum options, directly comparable to Kothari's premium positioning and curriculum breadth.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) - Noida: DPS Noida is a flagship CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in Noida offering Nursery to Grade 12, comparable to Kothari as a leading premium private school in the same geography competing for similar affluent parent segments.
• Pathways World School, Noida: Pathways World School is an IB and CBSE international school in Noida with a residential/day-boarding model, comparable to Kothari as a premium international curriculum school competing for the same affluent parent segment.
• The Shri Ram School, Delhi-NCR: The Shri Ram School is a multi-location premium CBSE/IB school in the Delhi-NCR region, comparable to Kothari in serving affluent urban families seeking rigorous holistic education.

Regional players

• Stonehill International School, Bengaluru: Stonehill is an IB-only premium international school in Bengaluru, comparable to Kothari as a high-end IB provider serving affluent families seeking international curricula in India.
• Oakridge International School, Hyderabad/Bengaluru: Oakridge is a chain of IB/CBSE international schools in South India comparable to Kothari's multi-city, multi-curriculum premium positioning but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Global Indian International School (GIIS): GIIS is a large multi-city international K-12 chain operating across India and abroad, comparable to Kothari at the broad category level as an established premium-curriculum operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kothari_school
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYlLUSyV-tDvWsqxB5uBtjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/KOTHARISEC50NOIDA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kothari-international-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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