Good Shepherd International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 12.6K–21.6K
INR 1.18M–2.03M · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Fully residential school in Ooty offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP and a career-related programme), ICSE/ISC and Cambridge IGCSE, with boarding for students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 9–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grade 4-5 Primary Year Programme | INR 1,180,000≈ USD 12.6K |
| Grade 6-8 IGCSE & MYP Programme | INR 1,350,000≈ USD 14.4K |
| Grade 6-8 ICSE Programme | INR 1,195,000≈ USD 12.7K |
| Grade 9-10 IGCSE & MYP Programme | INR 1,820,000≈ USD 19.4K |
| Grade 9-10 ICSE Programme | INR 1,665,000≈ USD 17.7K |
| Grade 11-12 IBDP Programme | INR 2,030,000≈ USD 21.6K |
| Grade 11-12 IBCP Programme | INR 2,030,000≈ USD 21.6K |
| Grade 11-12 ISC Programme | INR 1,770,000≈ USD 18.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grade 4-5 Primary Year Programme | INR 1,180,000 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Grade 6-8 IGCSE & MYP Programme | INR 1,350,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Grade 6-8 ICSE Programme | INR 1,195,000 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Grade 9-10 IGCSE & MYP Programme | INR 1,820,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Grade 9-10 ICSE Programme | INR 1,665,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Grade 11-12 IBDP Programme | INR 2,030,000 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 11-12 IBCP Programme | INR 2,030,000 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 11-12 ISC Programme | INR 1,770,000 (about USD 18.8K) |
Source: school website (gsis.ac.in) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- INR 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- INR 200,000
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 2026-10-29)
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)Offered
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Lab
- Dance studio
- Recital hall
- Music studio
- Recording studio
- Medical centre
- Career centre
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Equestrian
- Squash
- Archery
- Track and field
Arts
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Rock band
- Dance
- Theatre
- Podcasting
- Painting
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Digital media
- STEM club
- Debate
- Culinary
- Reading
- Chess
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
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School day structure
Weekdays run from early wake-up and morning classes to afternoon sports, evening study and lights out at 10 pm.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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Boarding arrangements
Fully residential with separate boys' and girls' dormitories, 26 dorms each overseen by dorm parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, with a page on nutrition at the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Has a house system with inter-house competitions and house captains.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Offers IB PYP, MYP, DP and a career-related programme, plus ICSE/ISC and Cambridge IGCSE.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- IB CP
- ICSE
- ISC
- Cambridge IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports university placements and career fairs, and many Trinity and RSL distinctions in music and drama exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Counsellors support students with academic and emotional concerns, and regular workshops cover mental health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Emphasises a safe, supervised environment with a welfare team and medical staff around the clock.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
The Cambridge programme was introduced in 1995; music exam centre status dates from 2002.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Has science labs, IT suites, libraries, music, dance and theatre studios, sports arenas and fields.
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Sports facilities
Multiple sports arenas and fields, with a wide range of sports offered.
- Football
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Equestrian
- Squash
- Archery
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Science labs, IT suites, well-stocked libraries with reading lounges and a career guidance centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Over 75 soundproof practice rooms, a recital hall, recording suites and a black-box theatre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs such as STEM, debate, reading, chess and calligraphy.
- STEM
- Debate
- Reading
- Chess
- Calligraphy
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Arts and creative
Choir, orchestra, rock band, dance, theatre, podcasting, painting, pottery and digital media.
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Rock band
- Dance
- Theatre
- Podcasting
- Painting
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Digital media
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Runs Indian classical music and dance programmes and takes part in cultural exchanges.
- Indian classical music
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Cultural exchanges
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Leisure clubs including culinary, martial arts and kennel club.
- Culinary
- Martial arts
- Kennel club
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Leadership and professional
Grades 9–12 students can take roles as house captains, prefects and student council members.
- House captains
- Prefects
- Student council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
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Language provision
Cambridge IGCSE subjects include French, Spanish, German and Hindi alongside English.
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Hindi
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Authorised to offer the full IB continuum; an examination centre for Trinity College London and RSL since 2002.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Admissions enquiries for the career-related programme open in July 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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