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Kodaikanal International School (also known as KIS) is a co-educational, international, residential school located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. The school was founded in 1975 and is owned and operated by the Kodaikanal International School Trust. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).Kodaikanal International School is a boarding school that provides a rigorous academic curriculum. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which is an internationally recognized pre-university curriculum. The IB Diploma Programme helps students develop the critical thinking skills, intercultural understanding, and global perspective necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.The student body at KIS is diverse, with students from around the world. Students come from over 20 different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, China, Japan, and Korea. The school has a diverse faculty and staff, as well, with teachers from all over the world.Kodaikanal International School is known for its beautiful campus. The school is located in Kodaikanal, a hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The school's campus is set among pine forests, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campus includes dormitories, classrooms, a library, a dining hall, a sports complex, and a swimming pool.Kodaikanal International School is a boarding school, which means that students live on campus during the academic year. The school offers a variety of boarding options, including single-sex and co-ed dormitories, as well as homestays with local families.Kodaikanal International School is a close-knit community, where students are encouraged to develop strong relationships with their peers and teachers. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs for students to get involved in, including sports, music, drama, and art.