Admissions FAQs

You can apply and submit the application form at any time of the year. Your child may be given an offer letter for the nearest upcoming quarter/semester, depending on their readiness. The school however, does not take any new admissions in Quarter 4.

Typically the admissions process takes anywhere from 7-14 working days, including a day of admissions testing. There may be certain factors that may extend this duration, such as special needs testing, etc. We are, however, committed to making the process as smooth and fast as possible.

H.I.S. believes in low student to teacher ratios to provide effective and personal growth for students. The maximum number of students within a classroom at HIS will range between 17-20 students, at max.

The curriculum at H.I.S. is designed to be holistic and wide in nature, thus, giving students a broad experience and learning in various areas and departments. The curriculum itself provides courses such as physical education, music, art, drama, STEM, etc. at different times of the year and also at certain grade levels.  We also provide (additionally payable) After-School Clubs (optional) for students to be a part of and pursue their areas of interest. They may range anywhere from climbing club, baking club, football club, music club, art club, carpentry club, macrame club, dance club, etc. Club offerings change from quarter to quarter.

No. We do not provide transportation for students from home - school and vice versa.  However, for any field trip or camp, the school will provide transportation from the school to the trip location and back.

The school does provide meals at an additional cost. Students can fill in their options in the form that will be sent from the school office. All students are expected to carry from home a snack, and a lunch box if not opting for school lunches. We do not include meals in the annual school fees because of varying food choices and dietary restrictions.

No. H.I.S. is a day school only.

Arrival Time: 8:30 - 8:40 am Preschool Dismissal: 12:20 pm PreK Dismissal: 1:50 pm KG & Upwards  Dismissal: 3:00 pm After-School Clubs: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Monday - Friday (5 Days a week) A small number of school events occur on Saturdays. These are required attendance days.

We have a long summer break for all of June and part of July (7 weeks), for our expat families to have the chance to travel back to their homes and spend a substantial amount of holidays with family. We also have a 3 week break for the winter.

Yes, we do. They are available at the school and can be purchased as per the requested size and quantity, at the school’s reception.

Yes, we aim to accommodate students with English as their second language. To do so, we may recommend the student into an ESL program offered at H.I.S. which incurs additional charges to the annual fee. The school reserves admission rights, if the student has very little to no English.

Within the SY 2026-27, H.I.S. will hold its accreditation with ACSI & WASC, two accrediting American bodies (boards), which will enable our students to pursue higher education or vocational studies both in India and abroad.