Orchids The International School, Bengaluru
| Orchids The International School, Bengaluru | |
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.jpg) A file photo of one of the Orchids School campuses in Bengaluru in 2022 | |
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| Gender | Mixed |
| Classes | Nursery — Grade 12 |
| Language | English |
| Affiliations | Central Board of Secondary Education, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board |
| Website | www |
Orchids The International School, Bengaluru (also known as ORCHIDS Bengaluru) is a co-educational chain of private K-12 schools operating multiple branches in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
As of 2025, the chain has around 30-32 branches in the city, with varying affiliations to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education or the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board.
Controversies
Affiliation and operations
Several branches including Nagarabhavi, Mahalakshmi Layout and Panathur were accused in 2022–2023 of claiming CBSE affiliation without approval.[1][2] Protests by parents led to FIRs, notably in January 2023, for admitting students and teaching CBSE syllabus beyond permitted levels. The Karnataka education department ordered inspections across branches.[3] The school stated that all branches had state board permissions; that CBSE affiliation processes take 3-4 years and were delayed by COVID-19; that admissions were transparent[4]; and that currently all those schools have obtained full affiliations.[5]
Student fees
In December 2024, the Mysore Road branch was accused of allegedly confining students over unpaid fees, triggering complaints to education and child protection authorities. The school denied the allegations.[6]
Regulatory action
Multiple branches received notices, and some were temporarily shut or faced FIRs for unauthorized operations.[7][8][9] The school stated it re-applied for permissions, relocated students where needed and emphasised transparency in admissions.[10]
References
- ^ I, Anagha; Raj, Sagay (2023-01-31). "Case against Bengaluru school over fake CBSE affiliation". India Today. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Protest against another Orchids school in Bengaluru over lack of CBSE affiliation". The Hindu. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Fake CBSE affiliation: Parents continue to protest against B'luru school". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "After FIR, Bengaluru's Orchids school says Covid delayed CBSE affiliation, admission fully transparent". The Indian Express. 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Takes 3-4 years to get affiliation: Orchids school amid fake CBSE affiliation row". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Shocking! Private school in Bengaluru locks students in dark room over non-payment of fees | Today News". Livemint. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Bengaluru's Orchids school booked for flouting Karnataka education norms". The Indian Express. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Belur, Rashmi. "One more FIR against Orchids school in Bengaluru". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Eva, Donna (2022-07-23). "One more branch of Orchids school shut". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "School gets notice for shifting students to another branch without parents' consent". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2026-02-14.