<p>My cousin brother is in 10th grade now, and will apply for admissions to US universities. He asked me about it (going to an international school from 11th), but I was mostly clueless. So what are International schools here in India, and what are their specialties (except that a few of them follow the AP and IB curriculum)? Does it benefit an applicant if he goes to an International school (like Bangalore International School)? What sets them apart? </p>
<p>Currently, he studies in a very good ICSE school in an average town (nationally recognized, to an extent). He's getting good grades and is the secretary of Entrepreneurship Club of our school, and is set to become the vice president of Astronomy Club, vice president Of Computer Club next year. These (I hope) will give him an edge while applying (for Comp Engg.). If he goes to an international school, will he be able to grab any leadership position in that short time period? He wants to go to those schools because he wants to participate in these contests- FIRST Robotics, World Robotics Olympiad and NSE Young Pioneers (and other small-scale contests), which needs team members, and there's NOBODY in his vicinity who's willing to participate (almost everyone is applying to IITs). He'll probably get teammates in those schools.</p>
<p>So it worth the effort to study in an international school?</p>
<p>I really, REALLY, hope ur trolling. An international school is a school outside India or watever domestic country. As in, he wants to study in the USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, etc</p>
<p>I don’t know much about international schools but what I meant was the Indian schools which have “International” in their name, like Inernational School Of Bangalore, Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, etc (they’re in India). I am not talking about international universities, I talking about schools which give K-12 education.</p>
<p>If your family can afford it, go for it. The schools you’ve mentioned (Mallya Aditi, TISB) are among the top schools in India and most students apply to universities in the US. Your cousin will have access to dedicated guidance counselors who are very well-versed with the US university admission process. To be very frank however, most of these schools are very hard to get into unless you have the right contacts and/or are extremely wealthy. </p>
<p>If top private schools are what you are looking for, be very careful about being misled by several mid- and low-tier schools that claim to be ‘international’ schools. Do your research carefully. Now would be the right time to start for the next academic year.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Oh. You should have cleared that then. My bad. It doesnt make a difference as long as he gets good grades. Just because a school has international in its name doesnt mean anything. I go to a grammar school in pakistan, and my school sends kids to cambridge, simon fraiser, cornell, etc, one person went to harvard. A nearby “international school” sends kids to state universities.</p>
<p>International schools in India are known for having teachers who hold much more advanced degrees, and also having counselors who have the inside look to US and UK admissions. Most international schools follow the IB program, which separates itself from public schools in India. The Indian grading system, exams, etc is different and not as well known as the IB and AP programs. Nikhilravi is right about costs though; it costs literally thousands or maybe even lacs of rupees for annual tuition (at least in Mumbai it does) and so mostly the elite attend these schools.</p>
<p>unless he wants to study in a school like Exeter it really doesn’t matter but good schools give better opportunities for extra curricular activities .</p>
<p>I would suggest that he continue in the same school and build upon his already good ECs with some more leadership and subject oriented stuff. ISC is top notch (esp Eng and Math) already. Don’t shift schools, its not necessary as ISC is a national board and will be recognized. Take the AP exams though, they should help.</p>