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SNIS Bachupally is Shantiniketan International School at Survey No. 704, Bowrampet, near Bachupally, Hyderabad 500043. Families considering a school from Bowrampet, Bachupally, Mallampet, Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet, Miyapur, Kukatpally or Gandi Maisamma can use this guide to plan a visit and ask about the journey from home.
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Parent guides: choose your next step
Start with the question your family is working through. These guides help you prepare for a school visit, compare programmes and plan the first weeks of preschool.
Starting preschool
Explore what to observe on a visit and how to prepare for the first month.
Choosing a curriculum
Compare learning approaches and confirm the programme for your child’s grade.
Planning admissions
Prepare your shortlist, visit questions and admissions enquiry.
For current fees, age eligibility, available places and transport from your address, ask the admissions team.
School facts to check before you travel
- Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Nursery through Grade 5; Cambridge or CBSE in Grades 6–8; Cambridge IGCSE or CBSE in Grades 9–10. See the programme pathway and transition guidance.
- IB record: school code 063988, authorised from 29 January 2026. Verify the IB school record.
- Admissions: enquiries for 2027–28, with Nursery, PP1, PP2 and Grades 1–10 listed on the enquiry form. Eligibility and vacancies require confirmation.
- Fees: request a written, grade-specific schedule from the admissions team, including transport and other applicable charges.
School transport from Bachupally and surrounding areas
SNIS provides school-operated transport from Bowrampet, Bachupally, Mallampet, Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet, Miyapur, Kukatpally and Gandi Maisamma for students from Nursery to Grade 10. Coverage of an area does not guarantee a pickup at every address; the transport team confirms your child’s stop, route and seat.
- Journey time: the school’s approximate route estimate is 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Ask for the pickup and return times for your particular stop.
- Seats: allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
- New routes: at least 15 students are required before a new route can be started. Confirm feasibility with the transport team.
- Transport arrangements: female attendants, an iCue tracking system, authorised pickup and drop-off, dash-camera recording and RFID cards.
To check your address, call the transport in-charge on +91 8079808053 or enquire at the school administration desk during admission. Share your area, apartment or landmark, child’s grade and intended academic year. Request the current transport charges with your fee enquiry.
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Planning a visit from your area
Use your exact starting point when checking the route. Compare the outward journey near school arrival time with the return journey near dismissal. A route’s distance alone does not establish a child’s daily travel time.
| Starting area | What to check with admissions | What to record during your visit |
|---|---|---|
| Bowrampet | Confirm the Survey No. 704 campus entrance and the arrangements for parent drop-off. | The last part of the approach, the handover point and how children leave the campus. |
| Bachupally | Confirm the route from your residential community to the Bowrampet campus, using the exact campus pin. | Arrival and departure times on a normal school day, alongside the classroom visit. |
| Mallampet | Ask whether an existing school transport stop serves your address and the intended admission grade. | The proposed boarding point, supervision and the sequence of stops. |
| Pragathi Nagar | Ask about the morning pickup and afternoon return arrangements for your community. | Both travel directions and how the schedule fits the child’s daily routine. |
| Nizampet | Provide the exact locality or apartment name when asking about route coverage. | Pickup-point access, the handover process and the transport contact procedure. |
| Miyapur | Compare self-drop and any confirmed school transport option from your address. | Actual journey time at school hours and arrangements if an activity ends later. |
| Kukatpally | Ask for the proposed route and stop order before assuming a direct pickup is available. | Total time away from home, including waiting, pickup and return travel. |
| Gandi Maisamma | Confirm the campus approach and any available pickup point using your precise starting location. | The route on a school day and whom to contact if the pickup arrangement changes. |
Visiting for Nursery, PP1 or PP2
If you are comparing preschools or pre-primary classes near Bachupally, visit the SNIS Bowrampet campus with your child’s intended entry level in mind. Nursery, PP1 and PP2 follow the IB Primary Years Programme at SNIS. Enquire through the 2027–28 admissions form; admissions confirms age eligibility and vacancies. Admission involves an age-appropriate interaction with the child and parents.
Ask the team to explain the daily routine, settling-in support, teacher-parent communication, toileting and meal arrangements, supervision and authorised pickup. Request the current fee schedule and confirm transport for your exact address before making a decision.
Bring our preschool visit checklist. If your child is starting soon, use the Nursery and PP1 first-month guide to plan routines at home.
Visiting for IB PYP, Cambridge or CBSE
Which programme does each grade follow?
At SNIS Bachupally, children follow the IB Primary Years Programme from Nursery to Grade 5. Families choose between Cambridge and CBSE from Grade 6; the Cambridge pathway leads to IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The school has confirmed this programme pathway for 2027–28.
| Grades | Programme |
|---|---|
| Nursery, PP1 and PP2 | IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) |
| Grades 1–5 | IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) |
| Grades 6–8 | Choice of Cambridge (CAIE) or CBSE |
| Grades 9–10 | Choice of Cambridge IGCSE or CBSE |
Moving to Grade 6: the school arranges an orientation for parents and students to explain the two pathways and their teaching approaches. Discuss the intended grade, subjects and future plans with the academic team before choosing.
Read the curriculum overview, CBSE information and authorised IB PYP information. PYP authorisation applies to the Primary Years Programme; it does not mean that every grade follows IB.
Assessment, progress updates and transfer support
Teachers use classroom observations, projects, assignments and assessments to monitor learning. Parents receive report cards twice each academic year, with parent meetings and updates through the MCB app. Ask to see a sample report and the assessment plan for the intended grade during your visit.
For students transferring from another curriculum, the school reviews previous report cards and uses an entrance assessment where applicable to understand readiness and learning needs. Bridge or remedial classes may be arranged when needed after that review.
Grade 10 applicants: contact admissions before applying to confirm eligibility, transfer conditions and places. Subject and language choices depend on the grade and programme; request the confirmed 2027–28 options from the academic team.
Admissions enquiries are accepted throughout the year. An enquiry does not reserve a place; eligibility and vacancies are confirmed individually. Review the school policies and request the latest written fee schedule from admissions.
What a useful school visit should cover
- Meet the admissions team. Explain your child’s intended grade, previous curriculum and the academic year you are considering.
- Discuss classroom learning. Ask to see age-appropriate student work and how teachers explain progress to parents.
- Check programme continuity. Confirm the curriculum for the current grade and the planned transition in later years.
- Review the daily routine. Ask about the timetable, play, activities, meals where applicable, supervision and parent communication.
- Obtain written details. Request the fee schedule, eligibility, documents, transport terms and available seats before deciding.
Comparing schools in Bachupally and Bowrampet
Compare the exact campus and grade, because a school’s name can cover different campuses and programmes. Our local school comparison guide links to official information for SNIS, Oakridge Bachupally, Five Elements, both Silver Oaks campuses, Ambitus Hyderabad, Pallavi Bachupally and Kennedy High.
For an early-years place, use the preschool visit checklist. For curriculum questions, read our IB PYP and CBSE guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is SNIS Bachupally in Bachupally or Bowrampet?
The school is commonly known as SNIS Bachupally. Its campus address is Survey No. 704, Bowrampet, near Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500043.
Does SNIS have a bus from every area listed here?
Yes. The school has confirmed transport coverage in Bowrampet, Bachupally, Mallampet, Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet, Miyapur, Kukatpally and Gandi Maisamma. Students from Nursery to Grade 10 can use transport, subject to an available seat and a confirmed pickup point. Call +91 8079808053 to check your address and timings.
Does SNIS offer IB, Cambridge or CBSE?
SNIS Bachupally offers IB PYP from Nursery through Grade 5. Families choose Cambridge (CAIE) or CBSE in Grades 6–8, followed by Cambridge IGCSE or CBSE in Grades 9–10. The school has confirmed this pathway for 2027–28. See the programme-by-grade table and curriculum overview.
What happens after the IB Primary Years Programme?
At SNIS, the choice of Cambridge or CBSE begins in Grade 6. The school arranges orientation for parents and students. Ask the academic team about the subjects, assessments and transition support for the intended pathway. IB PYP authorisation does not imply that the campus offers IB MYP or the Diploma Programme.
Can Nursery and PP1 children use school transport?
Yes. School-operated transport is available from Nursery through Grade 10 in the eight confirmed service areas, subject to a confirmed stop and available seat. Call +91 8079808053 for your address, pickup and return timings, handover arrangements and current charges.
What are the Nursery, PP1 and PP2 admission ages?
Ask the admissions team to confirm the minimum age, cutoff date and appropriate entry class for 2027–28. General IB programme ages are not the school’s admission rules.
How do I book a visit or obtain current fees?
Complete the admissions enquiry form with your preferred date, intended grade and starting area. An admissions counsellor will confirm the next steps. You can also call +91 8079808055 or +91 8079808056, or email snisbowrampet@gmail.com.
