
Glendale International School, Tellapur
Part of Global Schools Group
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Glendale is a chain of international schools in Hyderabad, India, with a 20-year legacy of providing holistic, world-class education. As a member of the Global Schools Group, it offers a variety of curricula across its campuses to prepare students for global citizenship and future leadership.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by the motto "learning every day, loving every minute," focusing on the development of the whole child. It utilizes the theory of Multiple Intelligences to provide eight pathways to learning, catering to the unique potential of each student. The educational approach emphasizes character building, intellectual competence, and the development of 21st-century life skills, multicultural awareness, and universal human values.
Programmes
The school offers three primary curricula across its campuses: the CBSE curriculum (Nursery to Grade 12), the Cambridge curriculum (Nursery to Grade 12, including A and AS Levels), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The IB offerings include the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The CBSE programme follows the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 system, structured into foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary stages.
Outcomes
Glendale students have achieved placements at prestigious international institutions, including the University of California-Berkeley, University of Purdue, University of Manchester, Imperial College, and University College of London. The school organizes career fairs with national and international universities to support students in their higher education pursuits. Additionally, the school tracks academic results and maintains a focus on developing 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides pastoral care and student services to ensure the well-being and safety of its learners. It also employs AI-enabled learning tools to support neurodiverse students and personalize their educational experience. Furthermore, the school maintains strong school-parent collaborations through initiatives like parent support groups, the parent lighthouse team, and the Glen Care team for parent relations.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Glendale International School, Tellapur offer?
- Glendale International School, Tellapur offers CBSE (India), IGCSE, IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Glendale International School, Tellapur hold?
- Glendale International School, Tellapur holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
- Where is Glendale International School, Tellapur located?
- Glendale International School, Tellapur is an international school in Hyderabad, India.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school follows a holistic admission process that evaluates academic readiness, creativity, interests, and overall potential. Prospective families are encouraged to book a campus tour to explore the facilities and understand the school environment. The application process involves submitting an online form, providing required documentation—such as past performance records and birth certificates—and completing a student assessment. Admissions are available for CBSE, Cambridge, and IB programmes depending on the specific campus.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates three campuses in Hyderabad—Suncity, Financial District, and Tellapur—each featuring high-tech infrastructure and modern amenities. Facilities include spacious, well-maintained classrooms, dedicated sports grounds, and creative arts spaces. The campuses are designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities, with provisions for safe dining, transportation, and campus monitoring systems.
Co-curriculars
Glendale integrates a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities to support holistic development, including sports such as cricket, football, tennis, skating, karate, and swimming. Creative pursuits include drama, debate, singing, music, and painting. Additionally, the school incorporates "The Leader in Me" programme, which is based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to nurture leadership skills in students.






Ms. Minu SaloojaDirector, The Glendale Group of SchoolsMs. Salooja is the Director of the Glendale Group of Schools, overseeing administration, operations, and scholastic excellence across three campuses. She holds a Master’s degree in Politics and International Relations from Nuffield College, Oxford, and has 20 years of experience in education and administration. Appointed as Director in January 2023, she focuses on strategic leadership, student wellness, and parent engagement.
- Mr. Trilok Singh BistPrincipal, Glendale Academy, Suncity Campus
Mr. Bist is the Principal of Glendale Academy, Suncity Campus, with over 35 years of leadership experience across CBSE, CISCE, Cambridge, and IB curricula. He is an alumnus of UCLA and HNB Garhwal Central University and holds a School Leadership Diploma from the University of Finland. He has received multiple awards, including the "CBSE National Principal Award" and has been named "Best Principal" by the SOF & British Council for seven consecutive years.
- Mr. C V K SastryPrincipal, Glendale International, Cambridge
Mr. Sastry has over 27 years of national and international experience in teaching and school administration. He is adept at IB, Cambridge, and CBSE curricula and previously served as the Principal of GIIS East Coast Campus, Singapore.
Ms. Kavitha SanjeevPrincipal Glendale International IBMs. Sanjeev serves as the Principal at Glendale International School and has nearly two decades of experience in education. Her leadership journey began 8 years ago, including a tenure as Head of Primary School at GEMS Modern Academy, Kochi. She played a pivotal role in developing the PYP curriculum and focuses on a student-centric approach to holistic development.
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