About
Gateway International School (GIS) is an IB school in the Gateway group, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3 to 12) and Middle Years Programme (ages 11 to 16). English is the language of instruction, with support for students' mother tongue and additional languages including Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2025-26
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2006
- Religion
- christian
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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
Campus and school life
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Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
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Academics
Curriculum
Offers IB PYP and MYP programmes with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and learner agency.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Supports students from diverse language backgrounds with differentiated English lessons alongside core classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Visual arts and music are part of learning, with museum and exhibition visits.
- Visual arts
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs community service and awareness projects, and includes field trips linked to units of inquiry.
- Community service
- Dengue awareness programme
- Organic gardening
- Field trips
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the language of instruction. Mother-tongue proficiency is supported, and Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish (from PYP 4) are offered.
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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