🌍 NRI & Relocating Families
"Welcoming young minds from around the world to a nurturing, future-ready learning environment rooted in Indian values and global excellence."
At Meru International School, we understand the excitement and challenges of moving across the country or across the globe. Whether you're moving from another state or relocating to India for the first time, our seamless admissions pathway ensures a smooth academic and cultural transition for your child — with care, flexibility, and excellence.
🎯 Why Choose Meru?
We offer world-class academics with warm, personalized support tailored for globally mobile families:
- ✅ Choice of Curricula
- ✅ Smooth Cultural Transition
- ✅ Global Outlook, Indian Values
- ✅ Language Flexibility
- ✅ Truly International Community
Cambridge (IGCSE), CBSE — all delivered through our award-winning M-CLAP pedagogy.
Buddy systems, orientation, and bridging support help your child settle in with ease.
A perfect blend of international learning and cultural grounding.
Hindi, Telugu, and French offered — with extra support for non-native speakers.
Students from diverse backgrounds make Meru a welcoming, inclusive space.
Life at Meru
- • Interactive, technology driven classrooms with future-ready learning
- • Extensive extracurriculars: arts, sports, coding, MUNs
- • English-medium instruction across both curricula
- • Strong parent-school partnership and transparent communication
Admissions process : Meru International School Admission Process for New Students
**Virtual counselling will be done if you have not relocated yet to Hyderabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Meru, we offer both CBSE and Cambridge curricula. For students till Grade 5, we follow a carefully designed blended curriculum that gives them the best of both worlds. From Grade 6 onwards, parents can choose the curriculum that suits their child's learning style and future plans. We are here to help you make an informed decision.
We understand that transitions can feel overwhelming. That’s why our teaching approach is inquiry-based, hands-on, and deeply engaging, making it easier for children from any background to adjust. Our goal is to help children feel curious, confident, and connected in their new environment, no matter where they’re coming from.
Yes, we accept mid-term enrollments and provide support to help them catch up.
Every child’s well-being is important to us. We provide:
- Two teachers in every class up to Grade 2
- A Buddy System to ensure your child feels welcomed and never alone
- A Bridge Program in April with diagnostic assessments and focused reinforcement
- Digital resources for late joiners
- A Guided session to help them navigate online tools
Not at all. We begin with a diagnostic test to assess language readiness. If needed, we provide extra support sessions, resources, and differentiated assessments initially. With parent support. Child’s self study and our guidance, your child will build language skills at their own pace.
- Early Years: Play-based evaluations
- Primary & Middle School: Formative tools like quizzes, role-plays, debates
- Formal assessments in line with CBSE and Cambridge standards We focus on understanding and skills—not just marks.
At Meru, assessments go beyond just marks—they’re a tool for reflection, growth, and continuous improvement. We integrate tech-enabled platforms like Extramarks and DeepGrade to ensure assessments are:
For parents, it ensures transparency and clarity, while for students, it makes assessments less stressful and more meaningful.
- Data-driven
- Timely and accurate
- Customised to identify learning gaps
For parents, it ensures transparency and clarity, while for students, it makes assessments less stressful and more meaningful.
Every child deserves to explore their passions. At Meru, visual and performing arts, sports, and hobby clubs are part of the regular school day—at no extra cost.
We also offer after-school programs for those who want to explore skills more deeply (charges apply).
Hobby clubs at Meru: https://youtu.be/7fIKzGzeMZs Sports program at Meru: https://youtu.be/sAg7HhGm1Pw
We also offer after-school programs for those who want to explore skills more deeply (charges apply).
Hobby clubs at Meru: https://youtu.be/7fIKzGzeMZs Sports program at Meru: https://youtu.be/sAg7HhGm1Pw
Students pursuing Cambridge or IB can explore pathways to appear for national-level exams in India. Our academic team will guide you through the eligibility and planning process.
Yes. We offer programs like Meru Genius Hour and Meru Udaan to support students preparing for competitive exams. These run after school and are conducted based on sufficient registrations. They are optional and come with an additional cost.
We conduct five Parent-Teacher Meetings annually. You may also request additional meetings via the Parent App for specific concerns or feedback. The teacher may schedule Need based PTM if needed.
M-CLAP stands for Meru – Career, Life, and Academic Preparation. It’s our flagship enrichment program that helps children build essential life skills beyond academics.
Through M-CLAP, students learn about:
- Financial literacy
- Sustainability and environmental responsibility
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Career awareness and future readiness
At Meru, we strongly believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Students actively participate in a wide array of events such as:
- Merutsav – our annual cultural extravaganza
- Meru MUN & JMUN – platforms that help students develop leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking skills
- Student-led carnivals and exhibitions – where children take charge and learn by doing
- Collaborations with NGOs and community outreach programs – instilling empathy and a sense of social responsibility
Yes, absolutely! At Meru, we believe in nurturing creative problem solvers and innovators. Our students engage in:
For NRI families, this blend of creativity and tech gives children a sense of familiarity with global education standards while being rooted in the Indian context.
- Hands-on Robotics – where they build, code, and test models using real-world applications
- Design Thinking modules – that encourage students to empathize, ideate, prototype, and create solutions for real-life problems
For NRI families, this blend of creativity and tech gives children a sense of familiarity with global education standards while being rooted in the Indian context.
Absolutely. Our dedicated Career Counseling Cell provides:
- One-on-one and group counseling
- Aptitude tests and profile building
- Information sessions with universities
- Assistance with both Indian and global admissions Visit our Career Counseling page to learn more.
Your child’s emotional safety is just as important as academics.
We have a full-time well-being counselor on campus, and students regularly attend well-being sessions on topics like stress, friendship, mindfulness, and bullying prevention.
We believe that a happy child learns better, and our entire school culture supports that philosophy.
We have a full-time well-being counselor on campus, and students regularly attend well-being sessions on topics like stress, friendship, mindfulness, and bullying prevention.
We believe that a happy child learns better, and our entire school culture supports that philosophy.
We have a robust system to ensure safety at all times:
- GPS-enabled buses with trained attenders
- CCTV cameras throughout the campus
- Pick-up ID cards and self-pickup stickers for security during dispersal Our team is always available to help your child feel safe and supported.
- Up to Grade 2: 25–28 students with 2 teachers
- Grade 3 and above: 25–30 students per class with specialized faculty
We welcome many students relocating across India as well as across the globe each year. While numbers vary by grade, you’ll find students from different countries and states in almost every classroom.
We are a day school and don’t have hostel facilities.
Very much so! We welcome students from across India and many parts of the world. Our classrooms reflect a rich blend of cultures, languages, and experiences, which creates an open-minded and inclusive environment for all.
It varies. On average:
- 2–3 months for younger children
- 4–6 months for older students adjusting to new curricula or expectations We walk closely with each child during this time, helping them adapt emotionally and academically.
Books can be ordered online and will be delivered to your Indian address. If you haven’t relocated yet, students can use the resources shared in class or online until books can be ordered.
For uniforms, we recommend a trial at school before placing the order via our online portal.
For uniforms, we recommend a trial at school before placing the order via our online portal.
We believe in working together. As a parent, we encourage you to:
- Monitor your child’s progress via the diary and parent app
- Attend events like Curriculum Day and Know Your Teacher
- Encourage your child to participate in school life
Your involvement makes a world of difference.
From Miles to Meru
Journeys from across India and the world. Testimonials:
Hear Abhiram, Grade 8 share his journey from Singapore to Meru.
“Transitioning from abroad was seamless, thanks to Meru's supportive staff and inclusive environment.”
— Parent of Srisuhas, Grade 12
From the US to Meru
— Teacher support made Divya’s transition smooth and meaningful.