DRS International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 1.67K–2.7K
INR 157K–254K · 2024-25 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
DRS International School is a day and residential school affiliated to CBSE and an authorised IB World School, located in suburban Secunderabad.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2024-25
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–19
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- School day
- 08:15-15:15
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2024-25 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PRE-PRIMARY | INR 156,900≈ USD 1.67K |
| PRIMARY | INR 197,835≈ USD 2.11K |
| MIDDLE | INR 213,900≈ USD 2.28K |
| SECONDARY | INR 248,700≈ USD 2.65K |
| SR. SECONDARY | INR 253,800≈ USD 2.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PRE-PRIMARY | INR 156,900 (about USD 1.67K) |
| PRIMARY | INR 197,835 (about USD 2.11K) |
| MIDDLE | INR 213,900 (about USD 2.28K) |
| SECONDARY | INR 248,700 (about USD 2.65K) |
| SR. SECONDARY | INR 253,800 (about USD 2.7K) |
Source: school website (drsinternational.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| DRS International School (this school) | INR 156,900 (about USD 1.67K) | INR 253,800 (about USD 2.7K) |
| Sreenidhi International School | INR 265,000 (about USD 2.82K) | INR 1,121,000 (about USD 11.9K) |
Source: school website (drsinternational.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- INR 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- INR 25,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Average class size
- 25
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
Sports
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Roller skating
- Roller hockey
- Karate
- Table tennis
- Yoga
- Chess
- Archery
- Gym
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Music
After-school activities
- Literary Club
- Visual Arts Club
- Performing Arts Club
- Music Club
- ECO Sustainability Club
- DRS Community & Humane Society
- Design and Technology
- Cuisine Club
- Interact Club
- MUN Club
- TedEd Club
- BWB Club
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Differentiated instruction is given during school hours, and a child psychologist assesses each child's strengths and areas for improvement via a central monitoring facility.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Affiliated to the CBSE board and an authorised IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Weekdays run 08:15 to 15:15 and Saturdays 08:15 to 12:15.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Weekly boarding is offered for Grade IV and above; students stay on campus on weekdays and go home at weekends.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs IB PYP, MYP and DP alongside the CBSE curriculum, emphasising inquiry-based learning and ongoing feedback.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- CBSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
Community service is a foundational principle, with visits to elderly homes and orphanages and partnerships with NGOs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Has air-conditioned classrooms, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and residential hostels for Grade IV and above.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities and equipment for a range of sports.
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Roller skating
- Roller hockey
- Karate
- Table tennis
- Yoga
- Chess
- Archery
- Gym
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms designed for no more than 25 students per class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Clubs linked to academic interests, including literary, Model UN, TED-Ed and design and technology.
- Literary Club
- MUN Club
- TedEd Club
- Design and Technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Clubs for visual arts, performing arts and music.
- Visual Arts Club
- Performing Arts Club
- Music Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
A cuisine club where students learn cooking techniques and dishes from different cuisines.
- Cuisine Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Clubs for community service, environmental sustainability and outreach to less privileged people.
- DRS Community & Humane Society
- Interact Club
- ECO Sustainability Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Clubs that build leadership, simulated UN proceedings and global citizenship.
- Interact Club
- MUN Club
- BWB Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Authorised IB World School for PYP, MYP and DP, an IB Continuum World School, and affiliated to CBSE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Steps are obtaining the brochure, submitting the application with documents, an interview and skill test, the decision, then documents and fees to confirm.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Tuition waivers for Grade 11 entry based on Grade 10 board results, with aid also for DRS group staff and students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Campus, Survey No. 523 Opp. Apparel Park, Gundla Pochampally, Maisammaguda, Dulapally, R.R. District 500100, Telangana, India
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