The International School of Hyderabad is a non-profit school, sponsored and managed by ICRISAT, the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.

Founded in 1982, the school's mission is to provide a high-quality education based on best educational practices from around the world. The International School of Hyderabad (ISH) educates students from diverse cultures to have the skills to think creatively, communicate effectively, reason critically, and act compassionately. We believe that each student is unique.

Parents or guardians who intend to enrol their children in ISH should submit a completed application for each prospective student. A non-refundable application fee is payable upon the acceptance of the student’s application to the School.

All students, regardless of origin, who apply for admission to ISH must demonstrate through previous school records and entrance assessments that they can benefit from the academic and activity programs offered at ISH. In addition to academic requirements, reside with a parent or legal guardian, be able to pay the required fees, and meet the chronological age requirements as outlined in this policy.

Students will be admitted on a first come-first served basis determined by the date on which required fees have been received. If a class is full, children will be placed on a waiting list, except if the applying student already has a sibling enrolled in the school.

Once students are officially enrolled in ISH, they will be assured of continued enrolment provided their achievement and behaviour meet the standards of the School and the conditions of their admission.

Admission to ISH requires that students attain the minimum age requirements as stated below. Chronological age is calculated from the date of birth.

ISH also considers successful completion of the previous grade (or its academic equivalent), generally corresponding to the following minimum ages:

Early Childhood Programme

Reception:	Three years old by 31 August.
Kindergarten I:	Four years old by 31 August.
Kindergarten II:	Five years old by 31 August.

Primary School

Grade 1:	Six years old by 31 August.
Grade 2:	Seven years old by 31 August.
Grade 3:	Eight years old by 31 August.
Grade 4:	Nine years old by 31 August.
Grade 5:	Ten years old by 31 August.

Middle School

Grade 6:	Eleven years old by 31 August.
Grade 7:	Twelve years old by 31 August.
Grade 8:	Thirteen years old by 31 August.

High School

IGCSE Programme

Grade 9:	Fourteen years old by 31 August.
Grade 10:	Fifteen years old by 31 August.

IB Diploma Programme

Grade 11:	Sixteen years old by 31 August.
Grade 12:	Seventeen years old by 31 August.

Further to the above, the following criteria apply:

Students who are more than one year older or younger than the expected age for a grade level will not normally be considered for admission into that grade level.
An acceptable score on a recognized achievement test or a similar test report from the previous schools devised by ISH which reflects the current ISH program.
A previous record free from behavioural or disciplinary problems. Students expelled from another school within the past two (2) years will only be considered for admission for a probationary period decided by the Principal.
For a student who is borderline on one or more of the above points, the Principal may, following an interview and investigation, admit the student on a probationary basis. The Principal will be the final authority on all matters of admission, including the interpretation of the above requirements.
A student who has received schooling equivalent to the highest grade offered at ISH from another educational institution is not eligible for admission to ISH. However, a student who is currently enrolled at ISH may attend for a 13th year if necessary to complete graduation requirements.