Kodaikanal International School, International boarding school in Kodaikanal, India
Kodaikanal International School is a boarding institution located in the mountain town of Kodaikanal in southern India, spread across two separate campuses. The facilities serve students from primary through secondary levels, with most living on campus and some commuting as day students.
Margaret Eddy founded the school in 1901 as Highclerc School, originally serving children of Christian missionaries and operating from a converted hotel building. The institution evolved over the decades into the international boarding school it is today.
Students from around the world study together through the International Baccalaureate curriculum, reflecting the school's role as a meeting place for different cultures. Walking through the campus, you notice how this diversity shapes daily interactions and learning spaces.
The school occupies a substantial campus with various educational and residential buildings spread across the property. Classes follow an international curriculum, so the academic calendar and teaching methods differ from typical Indian schools in the region.
The campus includes a dedicated outdoor learning area where students gain practical experience with sustainable farming and growing food. Beyond classrooms, there is also a wilderness program that takes students into the surrounding mountain landscape for hands-on environmental education.
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