Arbor International School
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- ✦Offers both CBSE and Cambridge curricula under one roof
- ✦Hosts STEM events like Codejam and Designer’s Odyssey
- ✦Strong focus on arts, sports, and cultural events
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •Arbor International School in Kondapur is a modern, dual-curriculum day school that blends academic structure with creative and STEM-based learning.
- •It’s well-suited for families who value both academics and extracurricular exposure.
What kind of child will this school work for best
- •A child who enjoys hands-on, project-based learning
- •Families seeking Cambridge or CBSE options in one campus
- •Parents comfortable with higher fee structures
Strengths
- •Cambridge curriculum praised for quality
- •Active extracurricular and event culture
- •Modern infrastructure and digital classrooms
- •Qualified and approachable teaching staff
Trade-offs / Things to check
- •High and rising fee structure
- •Occasional administrative lapses reported
- •Inconsistent teaching quality in some CBSE classes
- •Limited transparency on student–teacher ratio
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- •Confirm the total annual fee including all components
- •Ask for recent board results and university placements
- •Request a sample timetable and teacher list for your child’s grade
- •Clarify transport routes and costs
- •Discuss fee revision policy and refund terms
School Information
Board / Curriculum
Unknown
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
1,500+ (school website claim)
Student–Teacher Ratio
Not officially published; estimated between 12–18:1 (verify with school)
Boarding
Day school only
Leadership & Staff
- • Qualified CBSE and Cambridge teachers
- • dedicated counsellors
- • PE and arts instructors
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE Pre-Primary (AY 2025–26) | Term I: 88,000; Term II: 66,000; Term III: 66,000 | Total ~2,20,000 per year |
| CBSE Grades I–V | Term I: 92,000; Term II: 69,000; Term III: 69,000 | |
| CBSE Grades VI–X | Term I: 96,000; Term II: 72,000; Term III: 72,000 | |
| Cambridge Early Years 1–3 | Term I: 1,00,000; Term II: 75,000; Term III: 75,000 | Total 2,50,000 |
| Cambridge Grades 1–5 | Term I: 1,10,000; Term II: 82,500; Term III: 82,500 | Total 2,75,000 |
| One-time Annual Fee | 35,000 | Non-refundable |
| Transport (Annual) | 49,000–57,000 | Based on distance |
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Application
Online registration through the school website
Timeline
Admissions for Pre-Nursery to Grade I usually close by November Grades II–IX open around February
Process
Registration → Document upload → Assessment (for Grade 3+) → Selection → Fee payment
Documents Required
Birth certificate, Aadhaar, report cards, passport photos, TC (if applicable), and UDISE/PEN
Contact
+91 72075 88870 / 9988993447 arborinternational@gmail.com
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics (CBSE)
Positives
Parents appreciate structured curriculum and qualified teachers who focus on fundamentals.
Watch out for
Some parents mention inconsistent teaching quality in certain classes.
Ask: How does the school monitor teaching quality across grades?
Academics (Cambridge)
Positives
The Cambridge stream receives strong praise for inquiry-based learning and supportive coordinators.
Watch out for
A few parents question whether the 'international' approach is consistent across all grades.
Ask: Can the school share examples of Cambridge projects or assessments?
Fees & Value
Positives
Families feel the facilities and teaching justify the cost for some.
Watch out for
Many parents express concern about high fees and sudden hikes.
Ask: What is the total annual cost including all extras? Are there sibling discounts?
Extracurriculars & Events
Positives
Parents love the sports days, hackathons, and design events that engage students creatively.
Watch out for
Some wish for more recognition of sports achievements.
Ask: How often are inter-school events or competitions held?
Administration & Communication
Positives
Some parents find the admission and communication process smooth.
Watch out for
Others report poor reception behaviour and inconsistent responses.
Ask: Who should parents contact for academic or administrative issues?
Campus & Facilities
Not officially stated
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"The teaching by the teachers is very good, and the atmosphere is excellent. They take care of individual students well."
— Justdial review
"My interaction with Arbor International School was excellent. The school has expert faculty who are very knowledgeable and helpful."
— Nirusha
"Arbor Sports Day – As a parent, I felt immense pride watching my child... The entire credit goes to the dedicated teachers and coordinator."
— Shikha Pious
"Arbor in itself is a complete platform for my children. They enjoy each and every day at school. The teachers are very inspiring."
— Fathima Khan
Concerns raised
"Fees greedy school... so much difference in new joiners fees and old students... almost 100%."
— Varun Gahlawat
"Worst school I have ever seen. Most of the periods there are no teachers to attend the class. Also the receptionist’s behaviour is very bad."
— Rohit Choudhary
"I didn't find this school as good for my kid. Taking my kid's TC from here to admit somewhere else. They don't teach anything. Aim of this school is to gain as much money as possible."
— Shiva Kumar K.
What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
3 to 18 years (Pre-Nursery to Grade XII)
Family Backgrounds
Predominantly children of IT and corporate professionals from Kondapur and nearby areas
Socio-economic Profile
Middle to upper-middle income families, given the fee range
Child Profiles
Academically inclined, tech-savvy, and exposed to extracurricular and STEM activities
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