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The White School International

India, Coimbatore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Malayalam
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The White School International (TWSI) is a residential K-12 day-cum-boarding school set on 18 acres of lush tropical greenery above the Chaliyar river in Calicut, Kerala. It is an IB World School and the only IB Continuum in Kerala, offering IB education from Nursery through the Diploma Programme. In addition to the IB, the school also offers Edexcel GCSEs and A-levels and CBSE, providing families with multiple syllabi under one campus. The Diploma Programme emphasizes independent research and critical thinking, with hands-on, activity-based learning guided by mentors who support each student's development of knowledge, values and leadership for life beyond graduation. The school promotes real-world experiences through field trips, a Cambridge academic exchange and community projects, and encourages global-mindedness and intercultural understanding through international-facing programs and service activities such as Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The motto is 'In Pursuit of Excellence.' This approach supports students to graduate with confidence.

HiLITE Knowledge Village, Perumanna, Kerala 673019, India

The Essentials

The White School International has instruction in English.

Location

The White School International is located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India. The campus address is HiLITE Knowledge Village, Parammal, Perumanna, Kozhikode - 673019. It is a residential K-12 school with day-cum-boarding facilities.

Stages

The school operates as a K-12 institution. It offers three syllabi—IB, Edexcel, and CBSE—for learners from Nursery to Diploma level, making it Kerala's IB Continuum School.

Type

Residential K-12 school with day-cum-boarding.

Country affiliation

India

Fees
Application fees

- A one-time admission/registration charge is applied at the time of admission. Public school directories report an Admission Fee of INR 35,000.

Tuition fees by year group (summary)

- Published public listings give an indicative annual tuition for the day-school programme of INR 82,500 per year (no grade-by-grade public table is published). This is the annual tuition figure reported for the CBSE/day-school option.

- Transport (school bus) is charged in addition to tuition. Public listings show a Transport Fee of INR 36,000 per year.

- The school is a residential K–12 school (offers boarding) and operates multiple curricula (IB, Edexcel and CBSE). Boarding and programme choice affect annual cost; listed estimates for annual boarding at comparable premium residential international schools in the region are around INR 300,000 per year. Public directories place boarding costs for The White School International in that premium range (approximate).

Per-term breakdown and grade-level detail

- A public, grade-by-grade table showing per-term or per-term amounts is not published in the school brochure or public pages; the available public figures are reported as annual amounts. The school provides an itemised fee schedule and payment plan directly to parents on admission confirmation.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Admission (one-time) and any establishment charges must be paid to secure a place at the time admission is confirmed. The school issues fee-payment details and an invoice or payment schedule to parents once admission is confirmed. Specific term dates, instalment due dates, and whether discounts apply for full-year prepayment are provided to families with the admission offer rather than published as a public schedule.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding accommodation is available and is charged in addition to day-school tuition. Public directories and regional comparisons indicate boarding at this level of school is typically in the range of approximately INR 3,00,000 per year; exact boarding rates, room category options (single/double), and any initial deposits or one-time boarding establishment charges are provided with the school's detailed fee schedule.

Other costs and recurring extras

- Common additional charges (not included in the annual tuition figure) include: transport (where applicable), uniforms, textbooks and workbooks, laboratory/consumable charges, extracurricular/activity or club fees, external examination/assessment fees for Edexcel and IB programmes, medical/healthcare charges, and personal imprest or pocket-money accounts for boarding students. External exam/registration fees apply for international exam boards where relevant. The Transport Fee shown in public listings is INR 36,000 per year.

Refund and cancellation

- Admission/registration and establishment charges are required at the time of admission. The school does not publish a detailed, publicly accessible refund policy; refunds, cancellations and any refundable security deposits (if taken) are handled under the school's accounts and admissions policy and are communicated to parents in the admission offer and fee documents.

Fee payment options

- The school provides parents with payment instructions and a payment schedule on admission confirmation. Public information available for similar schools and common payment platforms used by Indian schools indicates schools typically accept online payment gateways (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI), bank transfers (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS) and bank challan or direct deposit options. The White School International issues specific fee payment details to parents when confirming admission.
Academics

The White School International teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Offers three syllabi: International Baccalaureate (IB), Edexcel, and CBSE. Kerala's first IB Continuum School, it provides IB education from Nursery to Diploma level. The Diploma Programme offers academic rigor and is recognized by leading colleges and universities worldwide for predicting success in higher education. Edexcel and CBSE are also offered; Edexcel provides GCSEs and A-levels, and CBSE is widely recognized by universities and employers in India and abroad.

Exam Results

Proud Achiever – Outstanding Pearson Learner Award for Govind Thara Rajesh (A Level).

Higher Education Progression

Over the past years, students have been welcomed into top-ranked higher education institutions in India and abroad.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school's Primary Years Programme develops students' social, intellectual, and emotional skills by engaging them in real-world activities. It maintains a local, national, and global perspective. Students explore and voice their opinions and take responsible action as part of their learning. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry and collaboration to build confidence in diverse contexts. This approach supports social-emotional development and fosters a broad, globally aware mindset.

Mental Wellbeing

The school offers mental health workshops as part of its safety and wellbeing program. These workshops complement other wellbeing activities such as Safe Touch and Self-defence, anti-bullying, road safety, and menstrual hygiene education. From 2025-26, the school collaborates with Project CACA to provide safety workbooks for Grades 1-5 and to host sensitising webinars for all school stakeholders. The overall wellbeing program aims to support students' mental health and resilience within a safe learning environment. The school believes safety and security are essential for a successful education.

Safeguarding

The school has an Internal Complaints Committee, a Child Protection Committee, and a School Protection Group to address safety and welfare concerns. It provides annual Child Protection Training for all faculty, support staff, and drivers. It conducts Safe Touch and Self-defence workshops, anti-bullying programs, road safety awareness, mental health workshops, and menstrual hygiene workshops to safeguard students. From 2025-26, it collaborates with Project CACA for safety workbooks for Grades 1-5 and to organise sensitising webinars for all school stakeholders. These measures reflect a commitment to creating a safe environment for everyone on campus.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Admission Enquiry. Registration for admission is open throughout the year subject to the availability of seats. Upon submitting your enquiry, our Admission Counsellor will reach out to you. You may initiate the process by submitting the enquiry form. 2. Fill out the admission form. On successful submission of your enquiry, you need to fill out the admission form. You can get the admission form from the school office or download it from the school website. After filling out the admission form, you need to submit it to the school office along with the required documents. 3. Aptitude test and personal interview. All students seeking admission from Grade I to Grade IX need to appear for an aptitude test in English, Mathematics, Science, and a Second/Third Language. The question papers will be based on the general syllabi, not on the current textbooks alone. After qualifying for the aptitude test, the child will be called for a personal interview with the Senior Principal. 4. Submission of required documents. On confirmation of admission, parents will be required to submit a Conduct Certificate & Transfer Certificate from the school attended previously. Submission of documents is part of the admission process. 5. Admission confirmation. Admission will be confirmed only after assessing the performance of the child in the aptitude test and the personal interview with the Senior Principal. An admission confirmation letter and fee payment details are shared with the parent. 6. Payment of fees. Successful applicants are required to pay admission and establishment charges to secure their place. The payment details are provided with the confirmation letter. 7. FOR CLASS XI. The academic reports of classes VIII, IX and X along with a Character Certificate from the last school are mandatory for admission. Kindly note that admission for Grade XI is considered based on the results of the board exams and the stream opted. 8. General Conditions of Application. Registering the name of the child and attending the interview will not ensure a seat for the child as this depends solely on the performance of the child in the Interview and Aptitude Test and the vacancy in the class. As per state government directives, from the academic year 2026-27, children should be at least 6 years on June 1st for admission into Grade 1. The school does admit children during the middle of the academic year in the same class; however, for Grades IX to XII, it is not applicable. 9. Contact for more information. If you would prefer to contact us directly for more information, please reach out to our Admission Counselor Ayesha Anusha.

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