Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India 107 reviews
School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Boarding School, with classes from I to XII. It is an English Medium school.
I - XII
Private School
Coed - Boarding School
CAIE, CISCE, IB
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Good Shepherd International School Ooty, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Boarding School, with classes from I to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Good Shepherd International School was established in 1977. It is a Private School .
Year Established
1977
School Type
Private School
Gender
Coed
Boarding
Boarding School
Grades
Class I - Class XII
Admission Period
March and June every year
Curriculum
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
School Level
The motto of Good Shepherd International School is "Truth, Trust, Triumph". It is a Coed Boarding School, which serves the educational needs of over 850 students from I through XII. The classes in Good Shepherd International School for every academic year begins in Mid-July and ends in mid-May.
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School was founded by Dr. PC Thomas in 1977. School has 2 campuses in Ooty
- Fernhill Campus: Class I to V
- Palada Campus : VII to XII
Please note, as a part of School decision, From 2020 onwards Good Shepherd International School will have classes only from Grade IV to Grade XII and it will be functioning from the Palada Campus. School will stop taking admission to Grade I to III as per below Schedule
- 2017 - 2018 - Grade I to Grade XII
- 2018 - 2019 - Grade II to Grade XII
- 2019 - 2020 - Grade III to Grade XII
- 2020 - 2021 - Grade IV to Grade XII
Good Shepherd international School has started Career Counselling and Guidance Centre as a department to guide students on various career opportunities. The school staff and counsellors also help students prepare for competitive exams like SAT, TOEFL and IELTS through special coaching programmes.
School has two terms per year.
- first term: mid-July to mid-December
- second term: mid-January to mid-May
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Address & Contact Information
School Address
Good Shepherd International School Good Shepherd Knowledge Village, M Palada P.O. - Ootacamund - The Nilgiris - Tamil Nadu - 643004 INDIA
School Chairman & Principal
- Chairman: Founder Dr. P.C. Thomas
- Principal: Dr Pazhonayal Chacko Thomas
School Contact Person
Phone Number
0423 2550071, 0423 255 0371
Email Address
info@gsis.ac.inSchool Website
Admission Details
Academic Year
Mid-July to mid-May
Admission Period
March and June every year
Admission Contact Details
Contact Person
Phone:
+0423- 2550071
Email:
admissions@gsis.ac.in
Admission Procedure and Important Dates
The School has students enrolled from I to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for Good Shepherd International School, Ooty admission.
In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to Good Shepherd International School Ooty for the upcoming academic year?
School is open to students of all nationalities. School takes admission for all class from I to XII except X and XII. Applications to Grades I to VIII are accepted throughout the year.
- Good Shepherd International School Ooty prospectus with admission form can be obtained by paying Rs. 500 through Demand Draft
- Schools takes admission in all classes based on Aptitude Test in English, Mathematics and Second Language.
- The Aptitude Test and Personal Interview will be held in the school on any day between March and June every year.
- Admission is offered based on performance in Aptitude Test and Personal Interview
For admission to Class XI, parents have to visit the school along with the candidate for a Personal Interview and an Aptitude Test in English and Mathematics. Parents also have to submit the academic reports of classes VIII, IX and X along with a Character Certificate from the last school.
Admission Schedule – Important Dates for Good Shepherd International School Ooty Admission
Admission Procedure
- Parents or Guardians have to fill the application
- Student, parents and authorized guardians are invited to the school for a full day procedure.
- School will conduct an aptitude test and personal interview. School will also give a tour of the campus to understand the residential system
- Member of the academic team will evaluate the students
- Council and Principal will share the final result
- On confirmation of admission, parents have to submit a Conduct Certificate from the previous school along with a Recommendation letter.
Documents required for Admission at GSIS
- Academic transcripts/report cards of the previous three years
- A proof of age – ‘Certificate of Birth’
- Valid passport and student visa/OCI.
- Original Transfer Certificate (TC) / School leaving certificate
- Medical Form
- Recent Photograph of the student – 4 copies stamp size and 8 copies passport size
Fees Details
Good Shepherd International School Fees: Fee Structure & Details
Refer below for Good Shepherd International School Ooty fee structure and current fees.
You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The Good Shepherd International School campus is spread over 150 of land in area of Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The School is a K-12 Boarding School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:
Sports Facilities(18/42)
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Covered Play Area
- Cricket
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnasium
- Handball
- Hockey
- Horse Riding
- Indoor Stadium
- Judo
- Kabaddi
- Karate
- Kho Kho
- Outdoor Stadium
- Netball
- Play Area
- Rugby
- Shooting
- Skating
- Soccer
- Splash Pool
- Sand Pit
- Sailing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Table Tennis
- Taekwando
- Tennis
- Throwball
- Volleyball
- Yoga
- Lacrosse
Education Facilities(2/6)
- Library
- Digital Library
- Career Counseling
- Counseling
- Student Exchange Programs
- Test Center
Classroom Facilities(0/5)
- AC Classrooms
- AV Classrooms
- Lockers
- Air Purifiers
- Air Filter AC Classrooms
Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(4/4)
- Art
- Dance
- Dramatics
- Music
Laboratories Facilities(2/6)
- Laboratories
- Language Labs
- Maths Labs
- Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
- Computer Labs
- Robotics Labs
Transport Facilities(1/2)
- Transport Facility
- AC Buses
Boarding Facilities(1/2)
- Hostel
- AC Hostels
Accessibility Facilities(0/4)
- Accessible Parking
- Ramped or Level Entrances
- Accessible Washrooms
- Braille and Large Print Room Numbers
Digital Facilities(2/4)
- AV Facilities
- Interactive Boards
- School App
- Wi-Fi
Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)
- Canteen
- Meal Served
- Kitchen & Dining Hall
Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)
- CCTV
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Extinguisher
- Security Guards
- Boundary Wall
- Fenced Boundary Wall
- Speedometer In Bus
- GPS In Bus
- CCTV In Bus
- Fire Extinguisher In Bus
- School Bus Tracking App
Medical Facility Facilities(1/7)
- Medical Facility
- Medical Room or Clinic
- Resident Doctor
- Medical Staff
- Isolation Room
- ICU
- Dedicated Ambulance
Other Infra Facilities(1/7)
- Kids Play Area
- Activity Center
- Toy Room
- Amphitheatre
- Auditorium
- Day Care
- Lego Room
The Primary School Classes I – VI of GSIS is at the Fernhill Campus, the former Baroda Summer Palace in Ootacamund, overlooking the famed Ooty Lake.
The Middle School, High School and Higher Secondary School, Classes VII – XII are located in the 140-acre Palada Campus at Muthorai Palada. The Senior is campus is just 5 kms from Fernhill campus.
GSIS Library: there are four libraries in the school with over 48432 volumes of books, comprising references, prescribed texts and popular fiction.
School has 2 hospitals one in each campus with total 40 beds each for boys and girls.
School has a stadium with 1 400 meters track and gallery for spectators and a full fledged 9 hole golf course. School also has 30 riding horses will all related infrastructure.
School’s Indoor Sports Complex houses basketball courts, badminton courts, table tennis tables and gymnasium. School also has 8 tennis courts and 4 badminton courts built in open.
School also has an artificial lake created using PVC lining for water sports.
Safety & Security Measures at the School
The school has intrusion alarms and fire-fighting equipments installed. GSIS also has a fully equipped Fire Engine. The school has two hospitals with two Resident doctors and trained Staff nurses. Hospital is located in both Senior School and the Primary School campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities
School Houses and Activity Details
GSIS Ooty has four houses Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each student enrolled in the school is a member of one of these houses.
Many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are available for students to participate throughout the academic year. School has various sports club and the clubs take part in the inter school, district and state level competitions.
School has music teachers to trained students on instruments like sitar, tabla, dholak, flute, classical & plectrum guitar, piano, baritone, bugle, clarinet, french horn, keyboard, tambourine, ghatam, veena, mridangam, violin, viola, recorder, cello, trumpet, euphonium, xylophone, drum kit, snare drum, djembe drum and saxophone.
Students are also trained on various dances.
The school also has junior and senior Brass & Pipe Bands.
School Clubs and Societies
The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. The Clubs are:
- Dance
- Music
- Photography
- Publications
- Sports
Academic Programs
Number of Students
School Timings and Vacations
What are the school timings?
The school works in .
Language of Instruction
- English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
| Holidays | Winter vacation: mid-December to third week of January </br> Summer vacation: mid-May to mid-July |
School Senior Secondary Streams
- Science with Mathematics
- Science without Mathematics
- Commerce
School Level & Classes
Which grades will you have in the new session?
Good Shepherd International School is a Primary School (I-V) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels
| Level | Classes |
| Primary School (I-V) | IIIIIIIVV |
| Middle School (VI-VIII) | VIVIIVIII |
| Secondary School (IX-X) | IXX |
| Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) | XIXII |
Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure
The Academic session at Good Shepherd International School starts from Mid-July to mid-May. The School provides education to students from I to XII.
Good Shepherd International School is a Coed English medium Boarding School which offers the best of National and International curriculum CAIE, CISCE, IB, from I to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 3 boards Cambridge Assessment International Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB).
Academic Affiliations
Good Shepherd International School is authorised to offer the following
Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (CIE)
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) previouly Cambridge CIE is part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge CAIE offers education for learners aged 5 to 19 years. Cambridge CAIE has 4 stages of education - Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11 years, Cambridge Secondary 1 for 11 to 14 year, Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE) for 14 to 16 year and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A level) for 16 to 19 years.
Good Shepherd International School is affiliated to Cambridge CAIE (CIE) since with CAIE affiliation number .
The Schools offers following Cambridge programs
- Cambridge Primary
- Cambridge Secondary 1
- IGCSE Level
CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts
- ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
- ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)
Good Shepherd International School is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
The school is affiliated to CISCE since
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with CISCE affiliation number TN016. The Schools offers following
CISCE boards -
- ICSE (Class X)
- ISC (Class XII)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. Good Shepherd International School, Ooty is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.
The school is affiliated to IB since 04-Feb-2002 with IB affiliation number 001350.
The Schools offers following IB programs
- DP
Curriculum offered in Good Shepherd International School by Class
In this section, we will answer What board of education does Good Shepherd International School intend to follow over the years?
- School offers Curriculum developed by CISCE in Primary level classes.
- School follows Cambridge International Primary Program from Class 1 to Class 5.
- School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
- School offers Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (previously CIE) - Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in Middle level classes i.e. Class/Grade 6 to 8. Cambridge Secondary 1 also provides an excellent foundation for the next level CIE programme Cambridge IGCSE.
- Good Shepherd International School follows Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum in Secondary level classes, Class 9 and Class 10. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum with wide range of subjects available to choose from. Know more about IGCSE.
- School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
- School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.
- School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.
- At the Senior Secondary level, school offers Science with Mathematics, Science without Mathematics, Commerce streams.
Languages offered
- IB DP : French, Spanish, Hindi
- IGCSE : French, Thai, Spanish, Hindi
- ICSE : Hindi, Tamil and French
Cambridge Primary
Students of Cambridge Primary are assessed from class I to V by the Cambridge Progression Tests and at the end of class VI by the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint. The test is available in three core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is an external examination assessed by the Cambridge International Examination (CIE) board.
Cambridge Secondary
Cambridge Secondary 1 students are assessed using Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression tests in Class 7 and 8, followed by Cambridge Checkpoint test at the end of Grade 8.
Cambridge Secondary 2 – IGCSE Curriculum
Following subjects are offered in the school as part of IGCSE curriculum, know about the IGCSE examination and IGCSE Syllabus Guide, Past papers and learners guide.
| Group 1 Languages |
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| GROUP 2: Humanities And Social Sciences |
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| GROUP 3: Sciences |
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| GROUP 4: Mathematics |
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| GROUP 5: Creative & Vocational |
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IB Diploma (IBDP) Curriculum
Students have to study 6 subjects and complete Theory of Knowledge(TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and an Extended Essay of some 4000 words. Know more about how to choose the IBDP subjects and about the IBDP program.
Following subject are available at the school
| Group | Subjects |
| Studies In Language And Literature |
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| Language Acquisition |
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| Individuals And Societies |
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| Experimental Sciences |
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| Mathematics |
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Other Details
School Results
CISCE – ICSE – Class X Results
| Year | Total Number of Students | Number of Distinction | Science Batch Highest % secured | Commerce Batch Highest % secured |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 30 | 94.3% | 89.3% |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 94.8% | 95.8% |
CISCE – ISC – Class XII Results
| Year | Total Number of Students | Number of Distinction | Science Batch Highest % secured | Commerce Batch Highest % secured |
| 2016-17 | 27 | 19 | 94.4% | 94% |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Results
Exam assess student’s knowledge in 3 subjects English, Mathematics and Science.
| Year | Number of Students | 100% (Acquired all 18 Points) | 100% in English | 100% in Science | 100% in Mathematics |
| 2017 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 |
| 2016 | 38 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint Results
Exam assess student’s knowledge in 3 subjects English, Mathematics and Science.
| Year | Number of Students | 100% (Acquired all 18 Points) | 100% in English | 100% in Science | 100% in Mathematics | Highest Marks Secured |
| 2017 | 77 | 2 (17.9 points) | 17.9 | |||
| 2016 | 99 | 9 | 18 | 17.3 |
Cambridge Secondary 2 IGCSE Results
Exam assess student’s knowledge in 3 subjects English, Mathematics and Science.
| Year | Number of Students | Number of students awarded Distinctions | Number of students awarded Merits | Science Batch Highest Grade secured | Commerce Batch Highest Grade secured | Marks secured |
| 2016 | 66 | 35 | 18 | 9 A* | 6 A* and 3A | 121 A* 155 A 119 B |
IBDP Results
| Year | Number of Students | Avg Grade obtained by the students | Highest Total Score |
| 2017 | 82 | 5.04 of 7 (avg score 32) | 41 |
| 2016 |
School Staff Details
| Designation | Total No. |
| Principal | |
| Vice-Principal/Head Master | |
| PGT | |
| TGT | |
| PRT | |
| PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT) | |
| Health Wellness Teacher | |
| Librarian | |
| Other |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Good Shepherd International School
Good Shepherd International School is affiliated to which board?
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty is affiliated to the Cambridge Assessment International Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB).
What is the process of getting admission into Good Shepherd International School, Ooty?
The Good Shepherd International School, Ooty has students enrolled from I to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.
Is this school a co-educational school?
Yes The Good Shepherd International School, Ooty is a Coed school.
What is the curriculum offered at Good Shepherd International School, Ooty?
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) at various levels of education.
Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?
The Good Shepherd International School is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 107 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.
Does Good Shepherd International School offer Hostel facility to students?
Yes, The school offers boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Boarding School.