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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Hindi, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Trivandrum International School (TRINS) is a day-cum-boarding campus on a 20-acre site on the outskirts of Trivandrum. The campus blends modern amenities with natural surroundings, including a library, a music room, a splash pool, swimming pool and spacious mess hall. Sports facilities are extensive, with tennis and badminton courts, basketball and football courts, a gym, and international-standard pool, plus recreation rooms for table tennis, chess, carom and a TV lounge. Academically, TRINS offers a blended IB (PYP and DP) and Cambridge programme (Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels); ICSE is available in Grades 9 and 10. Extracurriculars are integral: trekking, drama, dance and music, arts and cultural activities, sports, social service, and outbound learning. The school runs Founder's Day, PYP Carnival, Science Fair, and leads through Outbound Learning Programme with Exchange Programmes, Student Council, Round Square, Duke of Edinburgh and MUN. Language Week and Broadway fundraisers reinforce community and service.
Trivandrum International School has instruction in English.
Location
Trivandrum International School is on a 20-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Trivandrum, Edackode P.O., Korani, Trivandrum-695 104, Kerala, India. The campus includes a library, dedicated music room, splash pool, swimming pool, a spacious mess hall, and well-equipped sports facilities. The city is well-connected by road, rail, and air, providing access to the international and domestic community.
Stages
Early Years Programme (Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten); Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle School; Secondary School – ICSE; Secondary School – IGCSE; Senior Secondary School IBDP; Senior Secondary School A Levels.
Type
Day-cum-boarding school
Additional learning support
Inclusive Education Policy (2022) and a SEN department with individualized support through IEIP/ILP and access arrangements for assessments across boards (IB DP, IGCSE, ICSE).
Fees
Application and one-time admission charges - Application (registration) fee: INR 1,500 (one-time). - Admission fee (one-time, non‑refundable): typically INR 45,000 to INR 65,000 depending on programme/board. - Refundable caution / security deposit: typically INR 10,000 (refundable). The admission form requires payment of an admission fee and a refundable caution deposit at the time of admission.
Boarding fees (annual) - Boarding (ICSE): annual boarding fee figures reported up to INR 575,000 per year for ICSE residential places. - Boarding (IGCSE): annual boarding fee figures reported up to INR 535,000 per year. - Boarding (IB PYP/MYP/DP): annual boarding fee figures reported up to INR 575,000 per year. - Independent listings show variation in reported annual boarding/day fees; example listings put day-school annual fees around INR 160,000 and boarding packages around INR 410,000 in some directories. These figures reflect commonly published/advertised annual charges by third‑party school directories.
Transport and optional facility charges - Transport (school bus) fees are charged separately; an example published amount for transport is about INR 50,000 per year (exact route charges vary). - Hostel petty/household expenses and small-term deposits are collected for boarders in addition to boarding fees. The admission form and boarding information list a hostel petty‑cash component billed at admission or as needed.
Other recurring / occasional fees and extras - “Other” / activity / resource fees: examples of an annual “others” or resource charge are published in the range of INR 45,000 (varies by curriculum). These commonly cover co‑curricular activities, learning resources, exam/assessment charges and similar items. - Examination fees (external exams, AP testing): AP exam fees for students testing at the school are charged per subject (example: INR 18,000 per AP exam for 2026 regular testing window; late exam and cancellation rules apply). - Uniform, textbooks, stationery and personal equipment are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition figures above; these costs are billed at admission and at the start of terms and vary by grade.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's academic session runs April to March. Fees are billed on an annual basis; the admission form provides options for full‑year payment or term payments (the admission form includes checkboxes for Full Payment or Term Payment). Parents are required to remit admission fee and the refundable caution deposit to confirm admission. - Payment timing: standard practice shown in the school's documentation and listings is that tuition/boarding fees are payable in advance of the term or academic year; specific installment due dates (term dates or exact installment amounts) are determined by the school at billing and communicated at admission.
Refund information - Refundable caution deposit: the admission form identifies the caution/security deposit as refundable. - AP exam refunds: the AP registration policy shows a structured refund schedule for AP exam fees (full refund if cancellation before the registration deadline; partial refunds for later cancellations; no refund after a specified cut‑off). - No schoolwide, itemized fee‑refund schedule for tuition/boarding installments is published in the school admission form or general policy documents available publicly; parents should note that external exam and test centre fees (for example AP) have their own specific refund rules.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Past two years' scholastic and co-curricular records from previous schools highlighting academic and personal growth are required. Documentation should accompany the application for processing. A copy of birth certificate or passport is mandatory. Please include all necessary documentation required for processing an admission.
2. It is ideal to visit TRINS when the school is in session. If visiting is not possible, the admission office can arrange an interaction with your child via telephone or Skype. The admissions process is the same for Indian and International Students. This helps the admissions team understand the child in a personal context.
3. All applicants must meet the Age criterion. The age criterion applies to all applicants. The admissions process includes age as a criterion for eligibility. The policy applies consistently across applicants.
4. Applicants need to appear for a Proficiency Test and a Personal Interview. The assessment focuses on English, Mathematics, and Science, including vocabulary, writing, reading, comprehension, mathematics and speaking skills. The duration of entrance tests varies by grade: 30 minutes for Grades 1-3; 45-60 minutes for Grades 4-5; 2 hours for Grades 6-12. Based on the review of the TRINS admissions entrance test performance, previous school records and personal interview, a decision to offer a place is made by the Coordinator/Section Head and Principal.
5. The school invites applications for Kindergarten – K1 and K2; Primary – Grade 1 to 5; Middle and High – Grade 6 to 10; Senior School – Grade 11-12 (Cambridge AS & A Levels and IBDP). Enrollment for Early Childhood includes an interaction with the curriculum coordinator. Enrollment for Grade 1 to Grade 10 includes a Proficiency Assessment to check competency in English, Mathematics and Science; the test durations are as above. Enrollment for Grade 11 requires completion of Grade 10 with a pass percentage of at least 50% from the IB, IGCSE, CBSE, or ICSE Boards; new students will take a placement test for subjects, English and Mathematics and will be advised by the Vice Principal, Academic Section Head, DPC and subject teachers. The school discusses the financial implications of the A Level and IBDP with parents to ensure feasibility.
FAQs
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and one-time admission charges**
- Application (registration) fee: INR 1,500 (one-time).
- Admission fee (one-time, non‑refundable): typically INR 45,000 to INR 65,000 depending on programme/board.
Where is Trivandrum International School located?
Trivandrum International School is on a 20-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Trivandrum, Edackode P.O., Korani, Trivandrum-695 104, Kerala, India.
What age groups does the school serve?
Early Years Programme (Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten); Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle School; Secondary School – ICSE; Secondary School – IGCSE; Senior Secondary School IBDP; Senior Se
How does admissions work?
1) Past two years' scholastic and co-curricular records from previous schools highlighting academic and personal growth are required. Documentation should accompany the application for processing. A copy of birth certificate or passport is mandatory.
What facilities does the school have?
Trivandrum International School sits on a 20-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Trivandrum. The campus is beautifully landscaped and blends modern amenities with natural surroundings.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Art, Dance and Music are integral parts of the curriculum at TRINS. Students are encouraged to join clubs and participate in co-curricular activities, showcasing talents at assemblies, productions, Founder's Day, Spectra and art competitions.
