Good Shepherd International School
Good Shepherd Knowledge Village, M Palada P.O., Ootacamund, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India · Ooty · Tamil Nadu
Basic Details
- Boards
- Cambridge (IGCSE/CAIE), CISCE (ICSE/ISC), IB (PYP, MYP, IBDP)
- Classes
- Pre-nursery to Grade 12
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes – primarily a residential school
- Founded
- 1977
- Student–teacher ratio
- Around 5:1 (approximate)
- Students
- Around 800 (approximate, based on third-party listings)
Staff
Founded by Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas; current Principal & Director is Dr. Madhav Deo Saraswat. Recognised as a Google Reference School.Summary for the Parent
Overview
Good Shepherd International School (GSIS) is a long-established, premium international boarding school in Ooty offering multiple global curricula and a beautiful, expansive campus.
The school is best suited for families seeking a structured, globally focused residential education and who are comfortable with the high fees.
Best Fit For
Independent and mature children who can adapt to boarding life.
Students aiming for international university pathways.
Children who enjoy both academics and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
Wide curriculum options (IB, IGCSE, ISC).
Excellent infrastructure and sports facilities.
Strong extracurricular and leadership programs.
Diverse student community.
Trade-offs / Things to Check
High fees and additional costs.
Mixed reviews about boarding discipline and bullying.
Teacher turnover in some departments.
Administrative responsiveness.
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