A school that nurtures their
roots and gives them wings.

Our VALUES

How Your Child Will Flourish at GSIS

Quality of
education

Ranked No. 1 International Residential school in India, GSIS Ooty is known for its 47 years of academic excellence, strong faculty, diverse curriculum, and a track record of student success.

Curriculum

Our curriculum fosters critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for higher education at the best universities across the globe. We nurture future leaders with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond textbooks.

Facilities and
resources

Immerse your child in modern amenities with smart classrooms, well-stocked libraries, and advanced labs, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded education by helping students stay ahead of the curve.

Extracurricular activities

Abundance of options and opportunities when it comes to sports, arts, music, drama, and community service programs which are designed to develop our students’ skills and interests beyond academics.

Location

Nestled in Ooty, a serene hill station with excellent air quality, GSIS Ooty offers an ideal environment for learning. Your child will thrive in a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by lush greens and a climate conducive to growth.

Boarding Life at GSIS Ooty

With fewer distractions and no traffic jams to waste a student’s time as opposed to a day school in a metropolitan city, life in Ooty as a student offers more time for additional studying, extracurricular activities, and personal pursuits. Ooty has an average temperature of 16.5 °C and a highly ranked AQI (Air Quality Index) of 49, making it an extraordinary location to learn, play, grow, and lead.

University Placements

At GSIS, over 2,500 students have found placements in 500+ colleges and universities spanning more than 120 different fields of study, in over 15 countries. We guide students to understand their strengths, interests, and values, empowering them to make informed career choices.

GSIS ranked No.
1 residential school ​

Situated in the beautiful hill station of Ooty, GSIS offers a challenging and stimulating environment that combines academics with a wide range of co-curricular activities, focusing on the all-inclusive development of its students. With modern teaching methodologies, a healthy student-teacher ratio (4:1), secular and multicultural learning environment, exceptional faculty, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, GSIS equips students for the future as global citizens, in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness, commitment, understanding and trust.

Culture and Diversity

We take pride in our diverse and inclusive educational environment, welcoming students from over 30 countries with a curriculum and admissions process designed for a variety of backgrounds and aspirations.

Academic Programmes

As an IB Continuum School, GSIS offers three of the International Baccalaureate’s high-quality programmes – The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grade 4-12 students. 

We also offer Cambridge curriculum (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and IGCSE) and Indian curriculum with ICSE and ISC programmes.

Education World

Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, is ranked No.1 International Residential School in India by Education World (2022-23)

CIS Certification

GSIS Ooty, a certified IB residential school for Grades 4-12, ensures world-class education and global standards.

Green Building

GSIS Ooty achieved platinum certification from CII - IGBC, setting a national precedent for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.

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