“Applications are welcome throughout the year, subject to the availability of places.
Children are normally admitted to the year group that corresponds with their age as of 31 July preceding entry. Where a child is joining from a school with a different curriculum or age structure, our Admissions team will work with families to determine the most appropriate year group. This decision takes into account each child's age, previous education, developmental readiness and individual circumstances, ensuring they are well placed to thrive.
| Year Group | Age on 31 Jul’27 | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3-4 years | 1 Aug’23 - 31 Jul’24 |
| Reception (LKG) | 4-5 years | 1 Aug’22 - 31 Jul’23 |
| Year 1 (UKG) | 5-6 years | 1 Aug’21 - 31 Jul’22 |
| Year 2 (Grade 1) | 6-7 years | 1 Aug’20 - 31 Jul’21 |
Further year groups will be introduced progressively from subsequent academic years, as the founding children move through the School. In the years ahead, King’s Canterbury, Bengaluru will grow into a broader K–12 pathway, including a senior school, at the future 50-acre campus within Century One World in North Bengaluru.
Complete the online form to request to join the waitlist for the 2027/28 Academic Year.
Each submission is reviewed carefully, helping us understand your family, your child, and the year group you are considering. A member of our Admissions Team will acknowledge your enquiry and share further information as it becomes available.
Emma Derham- Sharma our Head of Admissions will have a conversation with your family, either in person or online.This is an opportunity to learn more about the school's vision, values, and educational approach, while also sharing your aspirations for your child and discussing their interests, strengths, and needs. Families may also be invited to meet the Founding Head of Prep, Leigh Holmes-Hill.
Following these initial conversations, families who wish to proceed will be invited to submit a formal application and pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 15,000
Families will be invited to come in and meet the Head of Admissions and Founding Head of Prep, Leigh Holmes-Hill, for a relaxed and age-appropriate admissions one to one interaction.
For younger children, this is an informal opportunity for us to get to know your child in a welcoming Early Years environment. Through play, conversation, and carefully selected activities, we observe how children engage with others, explore new experiences, and approach learning. There is no formal testing, and parents are welcome to remain present throughout.
Depending on the age of the child, the interaction may include:
The purpose of this meeting is not to assess performance, but to help us understand how best to support your child and to ensure that King's Canterbury can provide an environment in which they will flourish.
Where we believe there is a strong partnership between the child, family, and school, a formal offer of a place will be made.Families will be given a specified period in which to accept the offer and complete the admissions process by paying the founding admission fee. From that moment, your child becomes part of the founding generation of The King's School Canterbury, Bengaluru, helping to shape the culture, traditions, and legacy of the school from its very beginning.
Each founding child will also receive a personalised keepsake in recognition of their role as a member of the founding generation of The King's School Canterbury, Bengaluru. A group of founding families will also be invited to visit The King's School Canterbury in the UK in Spring 2027, offering a first-hand experience of the traditions, heritage, and educational philosophy that inspire the Bengaluru school.
