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The Happy Minds Model is The Gaudium’s holistic development framework built on five pillars — core values, mindfulness and wellbeing, global leadership, stakeholder engagement and holistic excellence — reflecting the belief that happiness and achievement are not separate outcomes.
Yes — sports at The Gaudium is not extracurricular. It is a timetabled, coached, scientific curriculum that every student participates in, regardless of which academic curriculum (IB, Cambridge or CBSE) they follow.
Through a 1:12 teacher-student ratio, 270+ hours of annual faculty professional development, a scientific sports curriculum, transdisciplinary arts integration, and a wellness framework that supports emotional and social growth alongside academic achievement.
Holistic education at The Gaudium means academics, sports, arts and life skills are treated as equally important — not as extras bolted on to the school day, but as core parts of every student’s development.
Three curricula under one roof, a 27-acre campus where sports is a core subject (not extracurricular), a 1:12 teacher-student ratio, 270+ hours of annual faculty development, and a holistic Happy Minds philosophy recognised by Forbes India as a Great Place to Study.
Yes. The Gaudium offers boarding at its Kollur campus — 5-day boarding (Monday to Friday) and full term boarding — for outstation, relocating and NRI families.
The Gaudium has two campuses — the main residential campus in Kollur (near the ORR, 20 km from the Financial District Gachibowli), and a second campus in Nanakramguda, Gachibowli.
The Gaudium offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and Diploma), Cambridge International (IGCSE and AS & A Levels) and CBSE — one of the few schools in Hyderabad to offer all three under one roof.
The Gaudium is an international school in Hyderabad offering IB, Cambridge (CAIE) and CBSE curricula from Nursery to Class 12, across two campuses in Kollur and Gachibowli/Nanakramguda.
Yes. Boarding is available for outstation, relocating and NRI families at our Kollur residential campus. Boarding fees are separate from tuition fees — see our Boarding page for details.
Fees vary by grade level and curriculum. Contact admissions at admissions@thegaudium.com or +91 73370 00100 for a detailed breakdown.
Students can choose from the IB (International Baccalaureate), Cambridge International (CAIE) and CBSE. The choice depends on the grade of entry and the student’s learning profile — our admissions team will guide you.
Yes. The Gaudium is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year from Nursery through Grade 12 across IB, Cambridge and CBSE curricula.
Yes. CBSE Class 12 results from The Gaudium are accepted by all Indian universities and institutions, including for competitive entrance examinations such as JEE, NEET and CLAT.
Yes. All students — across IB, Cambridge and CBSE — share the same 27-acre campus, sports facilities, arts spaces and programmes. The curriculum choice does not determine the school experience.
The Gaudium offers CBSE from Class 6 to Class 12, covering both the middle and senior secondary stages including the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Yes. The Gaudium is a CBSE-affiliated school in Hyderabad offering the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum for Classes 6 to 12.
Yes. The Gaudium offers IB, Cambridge (CAIE) and CBSE. Students in Grades 6 to 10 can choose between IB MYP and Cambridge; in Grades 11 to 12 between IB Diploma, Cambridge A Levels and CBSE. Our admissions team can help families choose the right pathway.
Yes. Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels are accepted by universities across India, the UK, the US, Australia, Singapore and most other countries. Many leading Indian institutions recognise Cambridge A Levels for direct admission.
Students can join the IB journey from Nursery (age 3) through the PYP, continue into the MYP from Grade 6, and complete the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. New students can also join at the start of any programme stage.
The Gaudium is consistently recognised among the best IB schools in Hyderabad — an authorised IB World School with a full continuum from Nursery to Grade 12, a 1:12 teacher-student ratio, 270+ hours of annual faculty development, and a Forbes India Great Place to Study recognition.
The IB curriculum is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, focusing on conceptual understanding, international-mindedness and the Learner Profile rather than rote learning. CBSE is India’s national board; Cambridge (CAIE) is content-rich and exam-focused. The Gaudium offers all three, so families can choose the pathway that suits their child.
The Gaudium offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Nursery to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11 and 12.
Yes. The Gaudium is an authorised IB World School in Hyderabad and one of the few schools in the city offering the full IB continuum — PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme — under one roof, from Nursery to Grade 12.
Two boarding options are available:
- 5-Day Boarding — students board Monday to Friday and return home for the weekend
- Term Boarding — students board for the full academic term
Start on our Admissions page or contact the school directly to check availability, fees and eligibility.
The residential campus has CCTV, trained and resident staff, strict child-protection practices, on-site medical support and supervised meals and study hours.
Boarders can pursue the IB, Cambridge (CAIE) or CBSE pathway — the same three curricula offered to day students.
Boarding is offered for older children rather than the earliest years; contact admissions for the current minimum age and grade.
Yes. The Gaudium is a residential school on a 27-acre campus near the ORR Kollur exit in Hyderabad, with separate, supervised boarding for boys and girls.
All our PYP teachers are IB qualified or certified. Every Home Room Teacher (HRT) is IB certified.
For middle and high school, all teachers are well-qualified as per the respective curriculum requirements with a minimum of 4 to 5 years of teaching experience. Most of the faculty either hold a master’s degree or are PhD’s.
We request you to kindly walk-in to understand the same, as we would be able to explain the teaching/learning methodologies and how the happy minds module helps us in creating happy children.
The assessment is not a criteria for the admission, but to help understand in creating the child’s portfolio accordingly.
Child’s birth certificate, Transfer Certificate if applicable, 5 passport size photographs, 1 passport size photograph of mother and father Aadhar card copy.
The process involves an initial enquiry, a school visit or interaction, an application form, and an offer of admission. We do not screen children on academic performance — we assess readiness and fit holistically.
With the new connecting road that’s is coming up from Tellapur to Kollur we can save close to 20KM and 20 minutes per days travel to reach the school.
We have two branches one at Nanakramguda, which is for pre-primary. Our main campus is at Kollur which we call 27 acers of joy! It is 20 km from the financial district Gachibowli, towards Patancheru on the ORR ring road.
The CBSE curriculum is aligned with the NCERT and so is the syllabus of competitive exams such as JEE or NEET, the students doing CBSE have the same syllabus in Classes 11 and 12 and therefore the syllabus of the competitive exams is not new to them.
There are CBSE schools in few foreign countries. They need permission from CBSE after submitting relevant documents as mentioned by the board the student can shift without any hassles.
At The Gaudium, CBSE students learn within a holistic school environment that includes a scientific sports curriculum, arts, and inquiry-led teaching — the same campus and facilities shared by IB and Cambridge students, with a 1:12 teacher-student ratio and 270+ hours of annual faculty development.
Yes, we ensure that the transition is smooth as we have worked on the curriculum requirements backward. The teachers from both curricula give enough handholding to students to ensure that the transition is smooth.
Moreover, the requirements of Grade 6 is well aligned to ensure the transition is smoother. Teachers also conduct bridge courses to ensure a smooth transition.
CBSE propagates use of discovery learning, art integration, experiential learning, lab activities, virtual simulations, project-based learning- all of this is a part of competency-based education in CBSE. We use numerous activities which cover all these approaches.
Yes, Any Cambridge student can write JEE or NEET exams. In fact, in grades 9 and 10, learners are exposed to problem-solving, application-based and Critical multiple-choice questions which makes it easy for them.
Yes, the student has a choice of moving back to CBSE or IB for 11th and 12th.The student will not face any problem, he or she will be able to cope up well.
- Individual attention during study lounge
- Extra assignments
- Constant feedback to parents on child’s performance to extend their support
IGCSE is taken at the end of Grade 10 and provides a broad, globally benchmarked foundation across multiple subjects. A Levels are taken in Grades 11 and 12 and allow students to specialise in three or four subjects at a deeper level, in preparation for university.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint is designed to assess learners at the end of the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme (i.e. at the end of Grade 8).
It enables schools to obtain an international benchmark of learner performance to identify and address learning needs. It is a diagnostic test to inform us about the various skill levels in English, Mathematics, and Science.
It helps the learners by:
- Developing their global outlook and equipping them for success in the modern world
- Preparing them for IGCSE and higher studies.
The Gaudium offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6 to 8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10), and Cambridge AS & A Levels (Grades 11 and 12).
Yes. The Gaudium is a registered Cambridge International (CAIE) school in Hyderabad, offering the full Cambridge Pathway — Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A Levels — for Grades 6 to 12.
The academic year plan is done in the beginning of the year and there is a zero-period planned at the end of the day to prepare the students for the upcoming events.
A maximum of 23-25 students per class with a 1:12 teacher, student ratio.
This is our 9th academic year, next will be our 10th academic year.
We are an authorized IB World School for PYP and IBDP, we are also a Candidate school for MYP.
We also have the affiliation for CBSE and Cambridge International.
From Nursery to grade 12 we offer IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum.
From grade 6 to 10 we have options of Cambridge International, CBSE and
MYP to choose from, and CBSE & IBDP for grade XI & XII.