January 12, 2010

Top international (IGCSE / IB) residential schools in Bangalore, India

Best and most sought after international schools in Bangalore, India is listed below from personal experiences like Munich International School and from friends who have their children admitted to these schools.

Caution: There is a genuine and widespread demand of International schools with IGCSE syllabus and many substandard operators and real estate builders, commercialise this opportunity to make some fame and quick money.So, beware of the simply 'international' tags in school names.

Important: To see if the school is really international, just check the mix of international students to native students ratio.Do ask for it. Also, see bangalore.sneham.in: Selecting a genuine International School for your child

1. The International School Bangalore (TISB)
Rated in 2009 as one of the best International schools in the world. National Public Schools (NPS) chairman is in the managing board.  NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore - 562125 Karnataka State, India, 080 22634900.Website: TISB

2. Canadian International School
One of the oldest and well known residential school in Bangalore.Survey No. 4 & 20, Yelahanka ,Bangalore, Karnataka, 560064,080-6451-4001/01/02/03/04/05/06/08 principal@cisb.org.in. Website:CISB

3. Ebenezer International School 
Singena Agrahar, Huskur, Hosur Road,Near Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560100, 80-41464326, 41464327 ,Email: info@ebenezerinternationalschool.org Website:ebenezerinternationalschool

4. Sarala Birla Academy
Bannerghatta, Jigani Road,Bangalore, Karnataka – 560083,080-41348200, 080-41348203/04
Sarala Birla Academy is a leading educational institution for children belonging to internationally minded families.Website:saralabirlaacademy

5. Jain International Residential School
Jakkasandra PO,Kanakapura Raod,Bangalore, Karnataka - 562112 ,80-27577050 / 60 / 70 / 80, principal@jaingroup.info. Website: JIRS

6. Mallya Aditi International School
121, 3rd Cross, Yelahanka,Bangalore, Karnataka – 560064, 080-28462850
Website: ADITI

7. Indus International School
Billapura Cross, Sarjapur,Bangalore, Karnataka – 562125, 80-22895900, mail@indusschool.com
Website: indusschool

8. TREAMIS World School
near Electronics City, Bengaluru: Hulimangala Post, Jigani Hobli, Bangalore South, Karnataka - 562104, 080-27803006, 9972399041, info@treamis.org Website:Treamis

9. Bangalore International School
Hennur Road, Kothanur Post, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560077, 080-28465059, 28465060

10. Inventure Academy
Whitefield-Sarjapur Road,Chikkavaderapura Gunjur Post,Via Varthur, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560087, 080-7822102 / 27802600 / 27802606, info1@inventureacademy.com Website: inventureacademy

Hope this listing is useful for you. Do comment with your inputs and experiences as it will help the readers.
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January 11, 2010

Bangalore Maps and related sites

A large map of Bangalore is available here: Bangalore Map .Zoom in to see the sites clearly. 


Map of Bangalore provides comprehensive information about Bangalore and its neighboring cities information. Find Bangalore city map and road network map: Map of Bangalore

The Bangalore City map is available in different sizes and resolutions here, with detailed info on Bangalore India, showing roads, railways, etc: mapsofindia - bangalore map

Happy surfing and geolocating!
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Easy Auto: Call for an Auto at your doorstep in Bangalore

Just call +91 9844112233 any time you want an auto to commute and Easy Auto will send it to your doorstep.


These Auto rickshaws have GPS devices installed in them, and they track vehicles using highly sophisticated servers that track the satellite data from the GPS devices that is updated every 3 minutes. It is claimed that Easy Autos are safe, as their drivers are always polite and at your service.


Registered users can see the availability of auto rickshaws in the website itself when they login. Additionally, registered users can store frequently used addresses, create profiles of family etc. so that the Call center will know who the caller is and will be able to assist faster. Registering will also help for future when advanced auto booking is started and SMS could be used for auto service. More details and registration is available at Easy Auto website.


Happy and safe ride!


Note: Authorities want to make it a success story. There are revenue generating options like Advertising on Easy Autos etc. Over the last two years many brands have accepted auto rickshaws to be a viable mode of advertisement and communication for their products. Advertising in auto rickshaws is no longer shocking for the Indian brands looking at more eyeballs and consumers

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December 31, 2009

Bangalore - Top 20 best schools (CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE)

Here is a list of most sought after top schools in Bangalore, compiled from personal experiences as well as from good opinions and references heard from known people and other parents - during school search for self or for close acquaintances in Bangalore. 


It is wellknown that irrespective of the school, children will come up in their life for their talent, skills, hardwork and attitude.However, 'Your recommended Bangalore schools for admission?' is a most sought after question to me from friends, relatives, colleagues and acquaintances alike. Hence sharing it for you - see and research more on boldened school names below.


Please do comment to this blog - with your experiences and suggestions. It will help the readers to add any recently opened schools or to enhance this list!


Top Schools in Bangalore - Wellknown and  Most sought after!
1. National Public School(CBSE), Indiranagar/Koramangala/HSR/Rajajinagar
One of the best school around and everybody wants to get admission here; Focus is on academics and best asset is their professional management, excellent teachers and very low attrition. Sports activities, Taekwondo, Classical dance etc are available for students in the school. NPS also have a much disciplined school bus service. Most parents also seems to have excellent academic background and working class. See NPS website for details. 


2. Sri Kumarans, Jayanagar. Website:kumarans


3. St.Josephs European school - for boys. One of the prestigious and wellknown in Bangalore. St._Joseph's_Boys'_High_School


4. Vidhyanikethan, Hebbal vidyaniketanhebbal


5. Bishop Cottons - for boys is the most famous (ICSE).Business class parents, mostly. Official website


6. Clarence High school, Richards Town, Bangalore -05. +91-80-25470868


7. Royal Concorde, Outer Ring Road, Banasawadi ncfe


8. National Centre For Excellence - NCFE Bangalore, Malleshpalaya - good school and teachers, however a bad reputation for administration and management.


9. New Horizon, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore: newhorizon


10. Sophia Girls (one of the erstwhile prestigious schools; now attrition of teachers is heard as a problem!) Sophia_High_School


11. DPS, Hebbal & Basavanagudi dpsbangalore


12. Baldwins Girls
#90, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025080 Phone: 080- 2221 1743‎


13. Sacred Heart – for girls 
25, Museum Road, Bengaluru - 080 22293057


14. Cluny convent, Malleshwaram
11th Main, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru - 080 23341316


15. Bethany High School, Koramangala bethany


16. Bishop Cottons for girls (business class parents, convent english speaking, mostly) cottongirls


17. Vibgyor High, Marathahalli vibgyorhigh


18. Frank Anthony Public school - FAPS, Ulsoor fapsbangalore


19. CMR NPS school, Kammanahalli cmr school


20. Ryan International School, Whitefield ryaninternational


For the top and reputed best international schools, see bangalore.sneham.in: top-international-igcse-ib-residential


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