The Green School Bangalore

What The Green School Bangalore does

The Green School Bangalore (TGSB) is a private K-12 institution located on a purpose-built campus in Kotur/Hoskote near Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, founded by Ms. Usha Iyer and operating under The Bangalore School Trust. It serves urban families seeking progressive, sustainability-led education through three integrated programmes: a Pre-Primary offering with play-based, multisensory learning; a Primary programme built on the proprietary QUEST framework and Green QUEST sustainability model; and a Middle & High School programme (Grades 6-12) aligned with the ICSE/ISC curriculum. The school's core technology is its curriculum and campus architecture rather than software: the Triangular Learning Approach integrates academics, thematic learning, and experiential learning, supported by a STEM & Robotics Innovation Lab featuring IoT, electronics, prototyping, mechanical tools, and 3D printing, alongside language, audio-visual, and computer labs. Sustainability is operationalised as infrastructure, with a 15 kW solar installation exporting ~10 kW back to the BESCOM grid, eco-friendly construction materials (Athangudi tiles, terracotta jali bricks, laterite stone, bio-toilets), an Eco Transport fleet, and the citywide Bamboo for Bengaluru (B4B) initiative targeting 30,000 saplings.

TGSB's commercial model is a single recurring tuition stream, billed annually on a grade-differentiated subscription basis, supplemented by the merit-based Sampoorna Vidya Scholarship for Grades I-V. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a personalised admission journey (campus visits, virtual tours for out-of-city families, and 'Admission on Wheels') supported by content marketing, organic social, and parent referrals. The customer base consists of two named segments — Bangalore urban families seeking holistic, sustainability-oriented education, and neurodivergent learners served through the Stepping Stones inclusive education partnership (occupational, speech, behaviour therapy, counselling, shadow teachers, IEPs). Distribution is constrained to one domestic campus in Karnataka with no external capital, franchise, or multi-city footprint indicated.

The firm has earned category-defining recognition: No. 1 Green School in India (2025), No. 1 SDG-committed school in Karnataka and India (EducationWorld Grand Jury Rankings 2023-24 and 2024-25), No. 1 Experiential School in India by DIDAC (2024), and Karnataka's only STEM.org Certified School. Strategic partnerships with Green Mentors, ARCedtech, AMRUS & Recycle.Green, Pinnacle Technologies, Breathe Entertainment, Kids Choupal, Rescript Notebooks, the Bamboo Society of India, and local eco-material artisans underpin the curriculum and sustainability stack, while Pushpa Nursing Home and Citrus Clinic provide on-campus medical and dental coverage. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or regulatory actions.

Name

The Green School Bangalore

Legal name

The Green School Bangalore

Website

https://thegreenschoolbangalore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Green School Bangalore is a private K-12 institution in Whitefield, Bangalore offering ICSE/ISC-aligned experiential and sustainability-focused education from Pre-Primary through Grade 12, serving urban families seeking progressive, eco-conscious schooling with inclusive education support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Experiential learning
• Sustainable schools
• ICSE curriculum
• STEM education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Fee structure varies by grade level and programme. Contact required for specific pricing. Academic year begins in June with structured term calendar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Green School Bangalore is a private K-12 institution delivering experiential, sustainability-led education from Pre-Primary through Grade 12 under the ICSE/ISC framework. The school offers age-segmented academic programs (Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle & High School) augmented by the QUEST Curriculum and Triangular Learning Approach, alongside supplementary programs including a STEM & Robotics Innovation Lab, Stepping Stones inclusive education support, sports & athletics, and performing arts. Revenue is generated through grade-level differentiated tuition fees billed on an annual subscription basis.

Product overview

The Green School Bangalore (TGSB) is a K-12 progressive educational institution offering a unified integrated curriculum built on experiential, sustainability-driven learning. The school provides a comprehensive portfolio including the Pre-Primary Programme with play-based learning, the Primary Programme built on the QUEST Curriculum and Green QUEST models, and the Middle & High School Programme (Grades 6-12) following ICSE/ISC curriculum. Supporting infrastructure includes the STEM & Robotics Innovation Lab, Language Lab/Audio-Visual/Computer Lab facilities, Stepping Stones inclusive education support, and the Triangular Learning Approach methodology. Additional offerings encompass sports & athletics, performing arts, eco-transport, solar-powered campus operations, and the Sampoorna Vidya Scholarship. The school operates as India's leading zero-energy, zero-carbon, zero-waste sustainable school aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sampoorna Vidya Scholarship: A scholarship program initiated by The Bangalore School Trust designed to nurture all-round excellence in students, focusing on academic strength, life skills, emotional growth, and overall personality development. Available for Grades I to V.
• Stepping Stones

Products and services

• Pre-Primary Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 Green School in India (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green MentorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for green curriculum training and sustainability education, supporting TGSB's environmental stewardship goals aligned with UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals.
• ARCedtech – Complete the Circle of LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for progressive educational solutions and experiential learning practices, enhancing TGSB's innovative teaching methodologies.
• AMRUS & Recycle.GreencoreTechnology or IntegrationImplements innovative recycling solutions through the PayByWaste® initiative, encouraging responsible waste management and circular economy practices.
• Breathe EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports creative learning experiences and student engagement through entertainment-based educational activities.
• Kids ChoupalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports community outreach initiatives and student engagement programs.
• Rescript NotebooksminorOthersSupports sustainable stationery practices through recycled paper products.
• Local Artisans and VendorsminorOthersCollaboration with local vendors and skilled artisans working with eco-friendly resources including Athangudi tiles, Terracotta Clay Jali Bricks, Red Laterite Stones, solar panels, and bio-toilets.
• Stepping StonescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive support for neurodivergent learners through Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, counselling support, shadow teachers, and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Bamboo Society of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Bamboo for Bengaluru' campaign addressing urban ecological challenges through large-scale bamboo plantation and ecosystem restoration.
• Pushpa Nursing Home, WhitefieldcoreOthersDr. Thyagaraj and Dr. Usha Thyagaraj available for guidance and intervention in medical emergencies involving students.
• Citrus ClinicminorOthersMs. Dimple from Citrus Clinic conducts periodic dental check-ups for students to promote good oral hygiene.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Pathways World School Gurgaon/Noida: Premium IB day-boarding school in North India emphasising experiential learning and global citizenship. Comparable in pedagogy and parent-segment focus but operates in a different geography from TGSB.

Direct peers

• Harvest International School: Bangalore-based K-12 school promoting holistic, value-driven, and experiential education. Targets similar sustainability- and character-conscious urban families with non-traditional pedagogy.
• Greenwood High International School: Established premium K-12 international school in Whitefield/East Bangalore offering IB, IGCSE, and ICSE pathways. Targets the same affluent Bangalore parent base as TGSB, with similarly broad extracurricular and STEM offerings. Closest direct competitor for sustainability- and experience-conscious families in the same micro-market.
• Inventure Academy: IB K-12 school in Bangalore emphasising experiential, inquiry-based, and sustainability-oriented learning. Overlaps with TGSB on environmental themes, learner-centric pedagogy, and premium urban parent targeting.
• Indus International School Bangalore: Large premium IB residential/day school in Bangalore with extensive sports, arts, and leadership programming. Overlaps with TGSB on experiential learning, leadership development, and future-readiness positioning for Grades 6-12.
• Oakridge International School Bangalore: Premium K-12 IB/IGCSE campus in Bangalore (including Whitefield-area location) with strong emphasis on experiential learning, innovation labs and technology-driven pedagogy. Competes head-to-head with TGSB for urban families seeking progressive, non-traditional education.

Broad incumbents

• National Public School (NPS) Whitefield: Well-established K-12 CBSE/ICSE network with a Whitefield campus competing on perceived academic rigour and brand reputation. Represents the traditional private-school incumbent against which TGSB's experiential/sustainability positioning must differentiate.
• The International School Bangalore (TISB): One of Bangalore's largest and longest-established premium IB schools. Indirect overlap on the affluent Whitefield/expat family segment and IB pathway offering, representing broader incumbent scale rather than TGSB's niche differentiation.
• Stonehill International School: Premium IB day/boarding school near Bangalore with a global curriculum and large campus. Broad incumbent sharing the higher-income Bangalore market and progressive curriculum approach.

Emerging players

• Green School Bali: Original 'Green School' movement that inspired TGSB's founding vision. Operates a sustainability-immersed K-12 boarding model in Bali; not a direct geographic competitor but the conceptual template for TGSB's zero-waste, nature-immersed curriculum and brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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