Sarala Birla Academy

Bangalore Urban District, Bengaluru, India
  • IB Diploma
  • IGCSE
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About

Boys' boarding school in Bengaluru offering ICSE/ISC, IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE pathways on a 64-acre residential campus.

Key facts

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Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    IB Diploma · IGCSE

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

Founded
2004
Gender
Boys
Accreditations
IB

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPNot here

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  • 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
  • Sport

Student support

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Nurse on site
Yes
Boarding
Yes
Food options
Vegetarian

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym

Sports

  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Badminton
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Hockey
  • Volleyball

After-school activities

  • Sports
  • Leadership
  • Clubs
  • Treks & Tours
  • Events & Competitions

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The essentials

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  • Additional learning support

    Diagnostic assessment and structured support for learning gaps, with dedicated support for learning differences from Grade 5.

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Diving deeper

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  • Boarding arrangements

    Fully residential campus with house staff and resident teachers living on site, supervised study halls and shared rooms for 4-6 boys.

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  • Food options

    Nutritionist-supervised vegetarian menu served in a central dining hall, where students and teachers dine together.

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  • House system

    Students belong to boarding houses, and inter-house sports competitions run across four houses.

    • Aditya
    • Bhaskar
    • Martand
    • Vivasvan

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Academics

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  • Curriculum

    Students choose among ICSE/ISC, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with ICSE or IGCSE chosen at Grade 8 to 9.

    • ICSE
    • ISC
    • Cambridge IGCSE
    • IB Diploma Programme

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Wellbeing

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  • Mental wellbeing

    One-on-one counselling for academic, social and emotional needs, and a Freshers' support system for new boarders.

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  • Safeguarding

    Strict gate control, round-the-clock security and adult supervision are used to maintain a safe campus.

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Parent experience

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  • History

    Established in 2004, with a boarding tradition and generations of institutional leadership.

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  • Community

    Many staff have served for 16 to 20 years or longer, and resident staff provide consistent support in a family-like setting.

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Facilities

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  • Sports facilities

    Sports complex with a swimming pool, fully equipped gym and coaches across disciplines, plus inter-house and external competitions.

    • Swimming pool
    • Gym
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Athletics
    • Tennis
    • Badminton
    • Table tennis
    • Squash

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Reputation

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  • Awards

    Jointly ranked India's No. 1 Boys' Boarding School in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-26.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Accreditations

    ICSE/ISC-affiliated residential school that also offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE.

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Admissions

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  • Admissions

    Admission assessment is diagnostic rather than ranking-based. Entry to Grade 11 is possible, but Grade 12 entry is generally not offered for IB or ISC.

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Location

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Bannerghatta, Jigani Road, Bengaluru 560083

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