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Welcome to Kodaikanal International School
Kodaikanal International School (KIS), a unique school with an extraordinary history and tradition spanning well over a hundred years! Our keen focus on our students, commitment to quality and dedication to continuous improvement empowers our students to handle whatever life may throw at them. Our greatest strength lies in our commitment to community – the crafting together of a shared vision.
Academics at KIS
At KIS, we are dedicated to academic excellence through our International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum. Our educational programs—from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP)—are meticulously designed to develop transformative leaders and thoughtful ambassadors. Embracing our vision to be a school the world needs, we prepare our students to be caring humans committed to fostering a just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
![PYP Programme at Kodaikanal International School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741865114/kisin/ntk9jsguzanqlynco8jg/PYP-Programme.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741865114/kisin/ntk9jsguzanqlynco8jg/PYP-Programme.png","width":500}])
A program that emphasizes inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning (KG to Grade 5).
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The MYP emphasizes holistic learning, intercultural understanding, and global perspective (Grades 6–10).
![IB Diploma Programme at Kodaikanal International School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741934336/kisin/oitgbudaorogpeillp7x/IB-Diploma-Programme.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741934336/kisin/oitgbudaorogpeillp7x/IB-Diploma-Programme.png","width":500}])
A globally recognized program that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond (Grades 11-12).
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A unique educational pathway designed to combine academic learning with practical career skills (Grades 11-12).
![Careers and College Counseling at Kodaikanal International School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741933096/kisin/jxhmqqqu9dzuyvapp3bj/College-Counseling.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741933096/kisin/jxhmqqqu9dzuyvapp3bj/College-Counseling.png","width":500}])
Our college counseling program is designed to support our Grade 9-12 students.
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KIS offers unique and exciting signature programs to our students.
From Our Student Community
![Bhoomika, Class of 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741951619/kisin/swjqlaawnc6gbnvol1g9/BhoomikaClassof2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741951619/kisin/swjqlaawnc6gbnvol1g9/BhoomikaClassof2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741951619/kisin/swjqlaawnc6gbnvol1g9/BhoomikaClassof2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741951619/kisin/swjqlaawnc6gbnvol1g9/BhoomikaClassof2024.png","width":1080}])
When I joined KIS, I honestly didn’t anticipate the PROFOUND IMPACT it would have on me. The daily serene views were just the beginning. Paired with the robust IB programme, I’ve truly come into my own here.
![Juyong Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741951588/kisin/kt4pqbwsndhvphgdpimq/JuyongClassof2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741951588/kisin/kt4pqbwsndhvphgdpimq/JuyongClassof2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741951588/kisin/kt4pqbwsndhvphgdpimq/JuyongClassof2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741951588/kisin/kt4pqbwsndhvphgdpimq/JuyongClassof2025.png","width":1080}])
At KIS, teachers really listen to us. They UNDERSTAND OUR STRENGHTS, and help us learn in our own way. Plus, there’s so much to do outside of class! With sports like basketball, football, badminton, and volleyball, we get to explore and developing our talents. It’s not just about the books here, we GROW AS INDIVIDUALS too.
![Irina, Class of 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741951726/kisin/sjmrfkilkeok2m47dytf/IrinaClassof2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741951726/kisin/sjmrfkilkeok2m47dytf/IrinaClassof2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741951726/kisin/sjmrfkilkeok2m47dytf/IrinaClassof2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741951726/kisin/sjmrfkilkeok2m47dytf/IrinaClassof2024.png","width":1080}])
This is a school that prioritizes well-rounded development, offering many extra-curricular activities for every passion and interest. But it doesn’t stop there. KIS truly brings education to life with its adventure-filled hiking trips and a vibrant multicultural environment that fosters GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES. The friendships and cultural insights I’ve gained here are priceless. KIS is more than a school; it’s a TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY.
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