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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Boys Boarding School, with classes from V to XII. It is an English Medium school.

V - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Boys - Boarding School

Gender - Boarding

CISCE, IB, CAIE

Curriculum

Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta

About School

Know about Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru): Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta Bangalore (Bengaluru), is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Boys Boarding School, with classes from V to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Bannerghatta area of Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka. Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta was established in 2004. It is a Private School and is part of The Aditya Birla Group of Schools and is managed by Aditya Birla Group. The school is member of Indian Public School Conference.

Basic facts about Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta:
Year Established

2004

School Type

Private School

Management

Aditya Birla Group

Gender

Boys

Boarding

Boarding School

Grades

Class V - Class XII

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
School Level
Primary School (I-V) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

Sarala Birla Academy Bannerghatta is a Boys Boarding School, which serves the educational needs of hundreds of students from V through XII. The classes in Sarala Birla Academy for every academic year begins in April.

The Sarala Birla academy has been named after the late Dr. Sarala Birla, grandmother of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. 

School Awards and Recognitions

School is also accredited to following organisations

  • Round Square
  • IPSC -Indian Public Schools Conference
  • TAISI
  • KISA
  • ISA
  • IAYP

Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) is one of the best Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) schools in Bannerghatta area of Bangalore (Bengaluru) and ranks among the top schools in Bangalore (Bengaluru). Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) school in Bangalore (Bengaluru). The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

Sarala Birla Academy Jigni Road, Bannerghatta P.O. - Bangalore - Karnataka - 560083 - INDIA

School Chairman & Principal

  • Chairman: Kumar Mangalam Birla
  • Principal: Mr Santanu Das

School Contact Person

Phone Number

9591998872, 080 4134 8203, +91 080-41348201

Email Address

info@saralabirlaacademy.org

School Website

www.saralabirlaacademy.com/

Admission Details

Academic Year

Admission Period

Admission Contact Details

Contact Person
Ms. Maria Arul, Admission Coordinator

Phone: 9591998870
Email: mariaarul@saralabirlaacademy.org

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from V to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta Bangalore (Bengaluru) for the upcoming academic year?

Admission will be granted in grades V,VI,VII,VIII, IX and XI.

The admission procedure:

  • The registration fees is Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only)
  • Every child will have to appear for the entrance exam followed by an interaction to complete the prerequisites for admission.
  • The registration form can be obtained from the school on request.
  • The admission test will examine your child's practical skills and proficiency in English and Mathematics.

Documents required at the time of admission

  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of previous year's Report Card
  • Latest photograph - passport size, 10 copies
  • Copy of PAN card of the father and PAN card of mother
  • Copy of Adhaar card of the student
  • Registration Fee - DD of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only)  in favour of "Sarala Birla Academy" 

Fees Details

Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta Bangalore (Bengaluru) fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

Fee structure

SL No Fee Structure Grade V to VIII Amount (RS) Grade V to VIII Amount (US $) Grade IX & X Amount (RS)  Grade IX & X Amount (US $) 
1 Admission fee 100,000.00 3,000.00 100,000.00  3,000.00
2 Security deposit 100,000.00 3,000.00 100,000.00  3,000.00
3 Cost for first outfit 20,000.00 600.00 20,000.00  600.00
4 Fee for the first term* 275,000.00 8,000.00 275,000.00  8,400.00 
5 Cost of school books 2,000.00 100.00 2,000.00  100.00 
6 Cost of agreement bond 100.00 5.00 100.00  5.00 
7 Imprest towards expenses 50,000.00 1,500.00 75,000.00   2000.00
8 Tours & Treks 50,000.00 800.00 50,000.00  800.00
  Total at the time of admission 597,100.00 17,405.00 622,100.00 17,905.00
9 Fee for the second term (01st October) 275,000.00 8,400.00 275,000.00  8,400.00 
  Total amount in the year of admission 872,100.00 25,805.00 897,100.00 26,305.00

IGCSE - Students opting for the IGCSE curriculum in Grade IX will have to pay a onetime sum of Rs. 50,000/- (US $ 1000 for all expats and NRIs) to cover all the additional cost of resources, boarding expenses during school vacation etc along with the tuition fees.

Fee structure for Grade XI & XII (ISC)

SL No Fee Structure Amount (RS) Amount (US $)
1 Admission fee 100,000.00 3,000.00
2 Security deposit 100,000.00 3,000.00
3 Cost for first outfit 20,000.00 600.00
4 Fee for the first term* 300,000.00 9,400.00
5 Cost of school books 2,000.00 100.00
6 Cost of agreement bond 100.00 5.00
7 Imprest towards expenses 75,000.00 2,000.00
8 Tours & Treks 50,000.00 800.00
  Total at the time of admission 647,100.00 18,905.00
9 For the second term* 300,000.00 9,400.00
  Total amount in the year of a admission 947,100.00 28,305.00

*Fees include tuition fees, boarding expenses and all other expenses related to residential life. Fees are payable in two installments. The first installment is payable at the time of admission along with the admission fee. The second installment is payable on 1st October. 

Fee structure - IBDP

SL No Fee Structure Year One Amount (RS) Year One Amount (US $) Year Two Amount (Rs) Year Two Amount (US $)
1 Admission fee 100,000.00 3,000.00    
2 Security deposit 100,000.00 3,000.00    
3 Cost for first outfit 20,000.00 600.00    
4 Fee for the first term* 350,000.00 12,900.00 350,000.00  12,900.00 
5 Miscellaneous resources costs 150,000.00 2,800.00    
6 Cost of agreement bond 100.00 5.00    
7 Imprest towards expenses 75,000.00 2,000.00 75,000.00  2,000.00 
8 Tours & Treks 50,000.00 800.00 50,000.00  800.00 
  Total at the time of admission 845,100.00 25,105.00    
9 For the second term* (01st October) 350,000.00 12,900.00 350,000.00  12,900.00 
  Total amount in the year of admission 1,195,100.00 38,005.00 825,000.00 28,600

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta campus is spread over 64 Acres acres of land in Bannerghatta area of Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka. The School is a K-12 Boarding School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(11/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(2/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(0/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(3/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(0/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(1/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(0/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(1/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(0/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

School has a Well-designed central dining hall accommodating 650-700 people, serving wholesome vegetarian food. School also has Four boarding houses - Aditya, Bhaskar, Martand and Vivasvan

Safety & Security Measures at the School

The school campus is designed to be self sufficient, equipped with 100 per cent power backup, 24 hour running water, an 18 bed hospital with a qualified resident doctor, nurses on call 24 hours a day and communication facilities.

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. [object Object]

  • Astronomy
  • Chess
  • Computer Club
  • Culinary Art
  • Dance
  • Literary
  • Model United Nations
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Quiz
  • Robotics
  • Social Service

Academic Programs

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
School Senior Secondary Streams

    School Level & Classes

    Which grades will you have in the new session?

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is a Primary School (I-V) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for Boys and has following grades/levels

    LevelClasses
    Primary School (I-V)V
    Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
    Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

    Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

    The Academic session at Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta starts from April. The School provides education to students from V to XII.

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is a Boys English medium Boarding School which offers the best of National and International curriculum CISCE, IB, CAIE, from V to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 3 boards Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

    Academic Affiliations

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is authorised to offer the following

    CAIE CIE Cambridge International Board
    Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (CIE)

    Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) previouly Cambridge CIE is part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge CAIE offers education for learners aged 5 to 19 years. Cambridge CAIE has 4 stages of education - Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11 years, Cambridge Secondary 1 for 11 to 14 year, Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE) for 14 to 16 year and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A level) for 16 to 19 years.

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is affiliated to Cambridge CAIE (CIE) since with CAIE affiliation number .

    The Schools offers following Cambridge programs

    • IGCSE Level

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    CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
    CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

    National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

    • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
    • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
    The school is affiliated to CISCE since Invalid date with CISCE affiliation number KA120. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

    • ICSE (Class X)
    • ISC (Class XII)
    .

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    IB International Board Schools - MYP, PYP, IBDP
    International Baccalaureate (IB)

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore Bengaluru is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.

    The school is affiliated to IB since 16-Mar-2009 with IB affiliation number 003887.

    The Schools offers following IB programs

    • DP

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    Curriculum offered in Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta by Class

    In this section, we will answer What board of education does Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta intend to follow over the years?

    Level - Class/Grade
    Curriculum
    Primary School (I-V)
    • School offers Curriculum developed by CISCE in Primary level classes.
    Middle School (VI-VIII)
    • School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
    Secondary School (IX-X)
    • Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta follows Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum in Secondary level classes, Class 9 and Class 10. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum with wide range of subjects available to choose from. Know more about IGCSE.
    • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
    • School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.
    • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.

    Other Details

    School Staff Details

    Designation Total No.
    Principal  
    Vice-Principal/Head Master  
    PGT  
    TGT  
    PRT  
    PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT)  
    Health Wellness Teacher  
    Librarian  
    Other  

    School Rating & Reviews

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is affiliated to which board?

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

    What is the process of getting admission into Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru)?

    The Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) has students enrolled from V to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

    Is this school a co-educational school?

    No The Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) is a Boys school.

    What is the curriculum offered at Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru)?

    Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) at various levels of education.

    Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

    The Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 27 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

    Does Sarala Birla Academy, Bannerghatta offer Hostel facility to students?

    Yes, The school offers boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Boarding School.