# Akshara International School

> Akshara International School is a group of CBSE schools in Hyderabad and Karimnagar, Telangana, with 9 campuses, 9,500+ students and 1,100 staff, offering Nursery to Grade 12 with equal focus on academics, sports and the arts.

## Key facts
- Board: CBSE (IB methodology in Foundation and Preparatory stages)
- Grades: Nursery to Grade 12
- Campuses: 9 (A.S. Rao Nagar, L.B. Nagar, Kukatpally, Pocharam (Uppal), Nadergul, Kismatpur, Suchitra (Chintal), Kompally, Karimnagar)
- Students: 9,500+; staff: 1,100
- Google rating: 4.7/5 from 8,000+ reviews
- Founder: Jagan Mohan Rao Arishnapally (Indwell Group)
- Admissions: open for 2027-28; registrations open mid-September; classes start first week of April
- School hours: Pre-Primary 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; Primary School 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; High School 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Contact: +91 902 307 9999, admissions@akshara.edu.in
- Vision: Foster a vibrant culture of learning that nurtures curious and inquisitive minds, instills universal values, and inspires the pursuit of excellence in a global context.

## Learning stages
- [Foundation Stage (Nursery – Grade 2)](https://akis.edu.in/academics/foundation-stage/): A play-based start aligned with NEP 2020 that builds foundational literacy, numeracy and confidence.
- [Preparatory Stage (Grade 3 – Grade 5)](https://akis.edu.in/academics/preparatory-stage/): Conceptual and skill-based learning that develops intellectual habits and innovative thinking.
- [Middle Stage (Grade 6 – Grade 8)](https://akis.edu.in/academics/middle-stage/): A broad, multidisciplinary CBSE curriculum that builds the base for competitive exams.
- [Secondary Stage (Grade 9 – Grade 12)](https://akis.edu.in/academics/secondary-stage/): Board-exam excellence, career guidance and IIT-JEE, NEET and SAT preparation.

## Signature programmes
- ASEP (Akshara Skill Enrichment Programme): Prepares students for IIT-JEE, NEET, NTSE and Olympiads using 21st-century scholastic standards.
- ASAT (Akshara Student's Apex Tweet): Builds English language ability for SAT, TOEFL, PTE and IELTS through encouragement and engagement.
- LSP (Learning Support Programme): Identifies and supports students who learn at different paces, so every child has equal access to learning.
- SLC (Student Led Conferences): Students lead the conversation with teachers and parents about their own strengths and areas to grow.
- LDP (Language Development Programme): Develops five language skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, interpretation and writing.
- ETZ (Extra Time Zone): After-school sports, arts and activity training with expert coaches and physical education trainers.

## Clubs
Akshara Writers Club, Model United Nations, Biodiversity Club, Health and Wellness Club, Akshara Just A Minute (JAM), STEAM Club, TED-Ed Club, Tourism Club

## Campuses
- [A.S. Rao Nagar, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/as-rao-nagar/): 3.5-acre campus. A 3.5-acre green campus in A.S. Rao Nagar, Hyderabad, with integrated sports facilities, a well-maintained admin block and co-curricular training that helps students grow from naive to noteworthy.
- [L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/lb-nagar/): 3.5-acre campus. A 3.5-acre campus in L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad, with separate blocks for Pre-Primary, Primary and High School, a dedicated admin block, expert sports coaches and attentive security. Annual fees ₹95,000–₹1,80,000 (Nursery–Grade 10).
- [Kukatpally, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/kukatpally/): 1-acre campus. A one-acre green campus near Vivekananda Nagar in the heart of Kukatpally, Hyderabad, offering value-based teaching, experiential learning and a balanced mix of academics, sports and arts. Annual fees ₹95,000–₹1,80,000 (Nursery–Grade 10).
- [Pocharam (Uppal), Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/pocharam/): 3-acre campus. A nature-centric 3-acre campus in Pocharam near Uppal, Hyderabad, offering value-based, 21st-century education with the right blend of academics and extracurricular activities. Annual fees ₹60,000–₹1,40,000 (Nursery–Grade 10).
- [Nadergul, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/nadergul/): 3-acre campus. A 3-acre green campus in Nadergul, Hyderabad, with modern infrastructure and a well-rounded approach that gives equal weight to academics, sports and co-curricular activities. Annual fees ₹60,000–₹1,20,000 (Nursery–Grade 10).
- [Kismatpur, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/kismatpur/): 4-acre campus. A 4-acre campus in Kismatpur, Hyderabad, with world-class learning infrastructure in green surroundings, a spacious admin block, and integrated sports and co-curricular training.
- [Suchitra (Chintal), Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/suchitra/): Our Chintal campus near Suchitra, Hyderabad, has large playgrounds and a learning environment that makes school an enjoyable, fun-filled experience.
- [Kompally, Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/branches/kompally/): Akshara International School, Kompally brings the Akshara CBSE curriculum, sports programme and co-curricular clubs to families in Kompally and north Hyderabad.
- [Karimnagar, Karimnagar](https://akis.edu.in/branches/karimnagar/): 4-acre campus. A 4-acre campus in Karimnagar with world-class learning infrastructure in green surroundings, simplified learning methods, life-skills training and integrated sports and co-curricular programmes.

## Main pages
- [About](https://akis.edu.in/about/)
- [Academics](https://akis.edu.in/academics/)
- [Admissions, age criteria and fees](https://akis.edu.in/admissions/)
- [Campus life](https://akis.edu.in/campus-life/)
- [FAQs](https://akis.edu.in/faqs/)
- [Contact](https://akis.edu.in/contact/)

## Articles
- [How to Choose a CBSE School in Hyderabad](https://akis.edu.in/blog/how-to-choose-a-cbse-school-in-hyderabad/): Seven things to check before choosing a CBSE school in Hyderabad, from curriculum and safety to sports, fees and how the school supports every learner.
- [Nursery and Grade 1 Admission Age Criteria for 2027-28](https://akis.edu.in/blog/nursery-admission-age-criteria-2027-28/): Minimum age for Nursery, PP1, PP2 and Grade 1 admission at Akshara for 2027-28, counted on 1 June, with the documents you need.
- [Why Sports Belong in the School Timetable](https://akis.edu.in/blog/why-sports-matter-physical-literacy/): How Akshara's Physical Literacy Programme builds fitness, focus and confidence, and how sports scholarships support talented students.

## FAQs
### Why should we choose Akshara International School?
Akshara gives equal importance to academics and sports with student-centred teaching. Children learn in a stress-free daily routine that combines global educational standards with Indian cultural values, across 9 campuses in Telangana.

### How is Akshara different from other CBSE schools in Hyderabad?
Akshara combines the CBSE curriculum with IB methodology in the early years, a dedicated physical literacy programme with professional coaches, and signature programmes such as ASEP (IIT-JEE, NEET and Olympiad preparation) and ASAT (SAT, IELTS and TOEFL readiness).

### Which curriculum does Akshara follow?
Akshara follows the CBSE curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, with IB methodology integrated into the Foundation and Preparatory stages.

### Which textbooks are used?
Up to Grade 7, Akshara uses international-standard books from Oxford, Cambridge and Collins. From Grade 8 to Grade 10, students use NCERT textbooks as prescribed by CBSE.

### What is the admission process at Akshara?
Fill in the enquiry form and the admissions team will call you within 24 hours. After a campus visit, you submit the application with documents, your child takes an age-appropriate aptitude test, and the school confirms admission.

### When do admissions open?
Registrations for the next academic year open in mid-September. Admissions for 2027-28 are open now. Classes begin in the first week of April.

### What is the age criteria for Nursery and Grade 1?
As of 1 June of the admission year, a child must be at least 2 years 10 months for Nursery, 3 years 10 months for PP1, 4 years 10 months for PP2, and 5 years 10 months for Grade 1.

### What documents are needed for admission?
You need the previous year's academic records, a transfer certificate, a copy of the birth certificate, 3 passport-size photos, the child's resident visa if applicable, and a photocopy of both parents' Aadhaar cards.

### What are the fees at Akshara International School?
Annual fees depend on the campus and grade. They range from ₹60,000 a year for Nursery at Nadergul and Pocharam to ₹1,80,000 for Grade 10 at L.B. Nagar and Kukatpally. Fees are paid in three terms. See each campus page for its fee table.

### Why are the fees what they are?
Fees cover premium infrastructure on campuses of up to 4 acres, highly qualified staff, specialist sports coaching, Olympiad training, and national and international exposure programmes.

### What are the school timings?
Pre-Primary runs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Primary School from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and High School from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

### How safe is the campus?
Every Akshara campus is under 24/7 CCTV surveillance and constant monitoring by school leadership. School buses are GPS-tracked and parents can follow them live on the mobile app.

### How does the school maintain hygiene?
The principal and administration carry out routine inspections under strict cleanliness protocols, and every campus has clinical care support.

### Are Akshara teachers well qualified?
Yes. Teachers hold professional certifications, go through thorough background verification, and receive regular training from Akshara's Academic Resource and Development Team.

### How does Akshara support students who find a subject difficult?
Through the Learning Support Programme (LSP), which treats difficulty as a difference in learning pace. Teachers identify each student’s needs and help them build interest and confidence in the subject.

### What are A-SAP, A-SEP and A-SAT?
They are Akshara’s signature programmes: A-SAP strengthens fundamental knowledge, A-SEP enriches skills for competitive exams like IIT-JEE, NEET, NTSE and Olympiads, and A-SAT builds English communication for SAT, TOEFL, PTE and IELTS.

### What were the Grade 10 CBSE results?
Akshara achieved a 100% pass rate in the Grade 10 CBSE board exams with no compartments. The top score was 495/500, with several A1 grades and CBSE Certificates of Merit.

### How often are parent-teacher meetings held?
Parent-teacher meetings are held after every periodic and term-end assessment. Parents can also reach teachers any time through the mobile app, SMS, email and IVRS.