Mallya Aditi International School

Mallya Aditi International School is a private, secular institution committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and the development of independent, resilient thinkers. It emphasizes a child-centred, democratic, and decentralized approach to learning that encourages students to question, analyze, and innovate. The school fosters an environment that values diversity, heritage, and the psychological and physical well-being of its community.

The school offers a broad-based curriculum across four stages: Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-10), and Pre-University (Grades 11-12). High School students can choose between the ICSE or IGCSE streams, while Pre-University students may opt for the ISC or AS/A-Level/AICE qualifications. The academic programme includes core subjects like Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, and languages (Kannada and Hindi), complemented by project-based learning such as the Domains of Development (DOD) and Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW).

The school provides counselling services focused on social and emotional well-being, including preventive interventions and awareness programmes for the community. A dedicated team offers support for positive child development and mental health, with private consulting rooms available on campus. Learning support is also provided to address the diverse needs of students.

The school is a day school with limited vacancies, primarily accepting students for Grade 1, Grade 9, and Grade 11. The application process for Grade 1 involves a registration period for specific categories (siblings, children of alumni, faculty, and staff), followed by the submission of downloaded forms and a readiness test. Admissions for Grade 9 and Grade 11 are subject to seat availability, with specific timelines published on the school website. Applicants for Grade 1 must be 6 years old by June 1 of the admission year.

The school follows the Indian academic year, which commences in the first week of June and concludes for summer break at the end of March. Admissions are typically processed and completed by March 31.

The campus features diverse learning spaces, including five science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and two for Computer Science), a Tinker Lab for design thinking, and a Food Science Lab. It houses two libraries with over 25,000 titles, an indoor solar-heated swimming pool, an amphitheatre, and various sports facilities including a football field and basketball court. Creative spaces include visual arts studios, a pottery studio, a woodcraft studio, and dedicated rooms for dance, drama, and music.

The school offers a range of activities including creative and performing arts, such as drama, dance, and music (Indian and Western). Students participate in sports like football, basketball, cricket, swimming, throwball, hockey, and athletics, with optional coaching available from Grade 3 onwards. Additionally, the school hosts events like the Children's Poetry Festival and TEDxMAIS, and maintains student and staff exchange programmes with international schools in the USA, Germany, Sweden, and Bhutan.