Boarding
6 November 2026 2026-11-12 14:01Boarding
Boarding at Candor · Grades 5–12
A real home. A wider world.
On Candor’s 25-acre green campus, students build independence without facing it alone. They live, learn and grow within a close residential community supported by boarding parents, teachers and friends.
The Candor promise
Belonging begins with people who notice.
Sending a child away to school brings important questions. Will they eat well? Who will listen when they feel homesick? Who will help when an assignment feels difficult or an illness begins at night?
At Candor, boarding is shaped around familiar routines, responsive adults and friendships that deepen through shared life. Boarding parents live on campus, senior students help younger boarders settle, and staff remain available when a student needs practical or emotional support.
Students develop the courage to stand on their own feet while knowing that they never have to manage alone.
Boarding options
A structure that fits family life.
Families can choose the residential pattern that best suits their location, commitments and child’s readiness.
Monday to Friday
Weekly Boarding
Students live on campus during the school week and return home for the weekend.
- Five-day residential experience
- Weekend shuttles across Bengaluru
- More time for study and activities during the week
Seven-day residential
Full Boarding
Students live on campus throughout the term, with planned exeat breaks and family visits.
- Complete residential community experience
- Weekend activities and supervised outings
- Support for international and out-of-city families
Care, health and security
Safety is built into daily life.
Clear systems protect students while preserving the trust, relationships and growing independence that boarding requires.
Residential care
Dedicated boarding parents live on campus and remain present within the residential community. Staff undergo police background verification and support students with routines, relationships and homesickness.
Health support
The on-campus infirmary operates around the clock with qualified nursing staff. A dedicated ambulance and the school’s medical partnership with Apollo Hospitals provide additional support when required.
Controlled access
Boys and girls live in separate residential buildings. Gate passes require written parent permission, visitors are accompanied, and CCTV covers common areas and the campus perimeter.
The daily rhythm
Structure without losing childhood.
A consistent routine helps students manage learning, health, friendships and rest.
Students know when to study, exercise, eat, connect with family and enjoy personal time. Within that framework, they have space to make choices and become more self-reliant.
Morning
Movement and preparation
Physical activity, breakfast and preparation for the school day.
School day
IB and Cambridge learning
Boarders learn alongside day students across Candor’s academic programmes.
Afternoon
Sport, clubs and personal time
Students use the fields, courts, pool and co-curricular facilities.
Evening
Supervised study
Academic prep is supported by subject teachers and boarding staff, with a break to reset.
Night
Dinner, connection and rest
Shared meals, common-room time, family calls and age-appropriate lights-out routines.
Academic support
Study time that helps students progress.
Evening preparation combines quiet structure with access to adults who can help students organise their work and resolve questions.
First study hour
Students work in quiet academic spaces while subject teachers provide support on a balanced roster.
Time to reset
A ten-minute break gives students time to stretch, hydrate and return with renewed focus.
Second study hour
Quiet reading, coursework and revision continue in the residential house with boarding parents nearby.
Self-management
Practical mentoring helps students break large tasks into daily goals and manage screen time responsibly.
Life beyond lessons
Shared experiences become lasting memories.
Weekends and celebrations give boarders opportunities to explore, contribute, lead and enjoy the friendships that make a residential community feel like home.
Challenge and resilience
Huthridurga Trek
Sixty-one boarders completed a guided expedition in September 2026, supporting one another across steep rock and historic fort steps.
Learning in the world
HAL Aerospace Museum
Boarders connected physics with real aircraft, engines and radar systems during an October 2026 visit.
Culture and belonging
Celebrations together
Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Garba and other occasions bring traditions into the shared life of the boarding community.
Growing through community
Ready for university. Ready for life.
Residential life teaches lessons that sit beside academic achievement: how to manage time, resolve disagreements, care for shared spaces and look after another person.
Student leaders mentor younger housemates, weekend workshops develop practical skills, and the Shared Boarding Compact establishes clear expectations for respect, responsibility and safety.
Love and compassion
Noticing when someone needs support.
Concern for others
Contributing to a caring community.
Respect and dignity
Valuing difference and shared spaces.
Curiosity
Exploring ideas, places and possibilities.
Honesty
Taking responsibility for choices and actions.
Residential facilities
Comfortable spaces and an active campus.
Rooms are shared by two or three students, giving boarders personal space while encouraging friendship and cooperation.
Living spaces
Sunny shared rooms, common study areas and TV lounges in separate boys’ and girls’ residences.
Meals and essentials
Fresh vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, varied menus and a tuck shop for snacks, toiletries and essentials.
Sport and recreation
Playing fields, sports courts, a half-Olympic-sized swimming pool and green outdoor spaces.
Questions families ask
Planning for boarding.
Which grades can board at Candor?
Candor offers boarding for students in Grades 5–12.
What is the difference between weekly and full boarding?
Weekly boarders live on campus from Monday to Friday and return home at weekends. Full boarders live on campus seven days a week during term, with scheduled exeat breaks and approved family visits.
How do new students settle in?
New families meet boarding parents and residential staff during orientation. Senior buddies help new students unpack and understand routines, while boarding parents check in closely during the first days and weeks.
What happens if my child feels unwell?
The school has a 24-hour on-campus infirmary with qualified nursing staff, a dedicated ambulance and established medical support arrangements.
How are weekends organised?
Weekend life includes sport, cultural events, practical workshops, supervised outings and time to relax. Full boarders who remain during holidays are included in planned activities and celebrations.
Can parents and guardians visit?
Visits and departures follow the school’s access and permission procedures. Families who live far away may appoint an approved local guardian.
Experience Candor boarding in person.
Walk through the residential houses, meet the boarding parents and see what daily life on campus could look like for your child.
