Where our Indian families are
Smartious Indian families concentrate across Mumbai (financial capital — Bandra Kurla Complex DAIS/ASB catchment, Juhu Ecole Mondiale, Parel JBCN Top 40 IB globally, Oberoi Jogeshwari/Goregaon, plus Reliance/Tata/HDFC/ICICI/L&T/Mahindra corporate), Delhi NCR (political capital — Chanakyapuri diplomatic BSD/AES/Sanskriti, Gurgaon Cyber City Google/Meta/Microsoft/Amazon plus Pathways/GD Goenka/Shri Ram/Heritage, Noida Amity/Genesis/DPS International), Bangalore (tech capital — Whitefield-Sarjapur TISB 140-acre, Yelahanka CIS 100% solar, Dommasandra Oakridge Nord Anglia, plus Google India Development Centre/Microsoft/Amazon/Meta/Apple/Cisco/Intel plus Flipkart/Ola/Byju's/Swiggy/Zerodha/Razorpay startups), Hyderabad (tech + pharma — HITEC City Cyberabad Microsoft largest outside Redmond + Google largest outside USA + Amazon, Bachupally/Gachibowli Oakridge Nord Anglia, Kondapur Chirec plus Dr. Reddy's/Aurobindo/Bharat Biotech/Divi's pharma), Chennai (automotive + IT — Kotturpuram AISC, Perungudi Chennai British, Vandalur MCTM Chettyar, OMR IT corridor plus Hyundai Sriperumbudur/Renault-Nissan/BMW automotive), and Pune (education + IT + auto — Baner Symbiosis, Balewadi Mercedes-Benz International, Kalyani Nagar Pune International, Hinjewadi IT plus Bajaj Auto/Mahindra/Tata Motors/Volkswagen/Skoda). Each city has its own local context — Mumbai DAIS waiting-list bypass, Delhi NCR Gurgaon Cyber City corporate rotation, Bangalore Silicon Valley of India tech rotation, Hyderabad Microsoft largest development centre outside Redmond, Chennai automotive engineering pathway, Pune Hinjewadi IT + Bajaj Auto rotation — but all share the same live online delivery infrastructure in IST UTC+5:30 with 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM afternoon delivery matching Indian school post-morning hours.
Financial capital · 22M metro · Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC — DAIS + American School of Bombay) · Juhu · Parel · Oshiwara · Powai (Hiranandani Foundation School International) · substantial NRI diaspora concentration returning from Gulf and international corporate expat concentration
National Capital Region · 32M metro · New Delhi (British School Delhi + American Embassy School Delhi) · Gurgaon (Pathways World School, GD Goenka, Shri Ram, Heritage Xperiential Learning School) · Noida (Delhi Public School International, Amity International) · substantial diplomatic and corporate expat concentration
India's tech capital · 13M metro · Whitefield-Sarjapur (TISB) · Yelahanka (Canadian International School) · Dommasandra (Oakridge Nord Anglia + Candor) · Sarjapur (Indus International) · Sahakar Nagar (Trio World Academy) · substantial Silicon Valley of India corporate expat concentration
Cyberabad tech district · 10M metro · HITEC City (Google + Microsoft + Amazon India second HQ) · Gachibowli · Bachupally (Oakridge Nord Anglia) · Kondapur · Financial District · substantial pharmaceutical and tech corporate expat concentration
India's Detroit · 11M metro · Automotive (Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Renault-Nissan, Mahindra manufacturing) · IT (TCS Chennai, Cognizant HQ, Zoho) · pharmaceutical · established international school landscape · Anna University · IIT Madras
IT + automotive + education city · 7.5M metro · Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (Infosys + TCS + Wipro + Cognizant + Persistent Systems) · automotive (Tata Motors + Mercedes-Benz + Volkswagen + Bajaj + Force Motors) · Symbiosis University + Fergusson College · established IB/IGCSE landscape
How Smartious compares to top India schools
India international school fees span 4 tiers: Budget international INR 1.5-3.5 lakh/year (USD 1,800-4,200 — Vibgyor High, Billabong High International, certain Indus International campuses), Mid-tier INR 4-7 lakh/year (USD 4,800-8,400 — Chirec Hyderabad, Symbiosis Pune, Pune International, Trio World Bangalore), Premium INR 8-15+ lakh/year (USD 9,600-18,000+ — Ecole Mondiale, Oakridge Nord Anglia, TISB, CIS Yelahanka, Indus, JBCN, Pathways, Chennai British International, Mercedes-Benz International Pune), and Elite INR 12-30+ lakh/year (USD 14,500-36,000+ — Dhirubhai Ambani International School DAIS, American School of Bombay ASB, American Embassy School Delhi AES, The British School Delhi BSD, Cathedral & John Connon, plus boarding elite Doon School, Mayo College, Woodstock, Kodaikanal, Bishop Cotton). Smartious USD 2,160-6,480/year (~INR 1.8-5.4 lakh/year) sits at BUDGET tier fee point delivering PREMIUM tier curriculum quality (Cambridge / IB Diploma). Real 4-16× fee arbitrage vs Premium and Elite tiers with identical qualifications.
| School | Curriculum | Fees (INR/year) | Status / Rating | Reality check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai | IGCSE + IB Diploma (ICSE phased out March 2026) | ~USD 14,500-24,000+ | 4.9 | Established 2003 by Reliance Industries, chaired by Nita Ambani, ranked #1 international day school India, 6:1 student-teacher ratio |
The British School Delhi (BSD) Chanakyapuri New Delhi | IGCSE + A-Level + IB Diploma | ~USD 14,500-19,300 | 4.7 | Established 1963 in diplomatic enclave, 8:1 student-teacher ratio, 66% A*/A IGCSE |
American Embassy School Delhi (AES) Chanakyapuri New Delhi | American Curriculum + AP + IB Diploma | ~USD 14,500-21,700 | 4.7 | US Embassy affiliated, priority to American diplomatic and corporate expat families |
The International School Bangalore (TISB) Whitefield-Sarjapur Bangalore | IGCSE + IB Diploma | ~USD 12,000-18,000+ | 4.7 | 140-acre campus, day + boarding, 58%+ IB scoring 40+ vs global average, top 5 India |
Canadian International School Bangalore (CIS) Yelahanka Bangalore | IB PYP + IGCSE + IB Diploma + CIS Diploma | ~USD 9,600-16,900 | 4.6 | Established 1996, first Bangalore IB Diploma, CIS accredited, 1,500+ students from 60+ countries, 100% solar carbon-neutral |
Oakridge International School (Nord Anglia) Bangalore, Hyderabad | IB PYP + IGCSE + IB Diploma | ~USD 9,600-16,900 | 4.6 | Nord Anglia Education global network 87 schools across 33 countries, MIT + UNICEF collaboration, 67,000 peers worldwide |
JBCN International School Parel Parel Mumbai | IGCSE + IB Diploma | ~USD 9,600-16,900 | 4.8 | Top 40 IB schools globally by Education Advisers UK, IBDP average 37.4 vs global 30.8, MIT/Stanford/Oxford/Cambridge/Johns Hopkins placements |
Ecole Mondiale World School Juhu Mumbai | IB PYP + MYP + DP | ~USD 11,000-17,000+ | 4.6 | First school in India to offer full IB continuum |
Pathways World School Aravali + Gurgaon | IB PYP + MYP + DP + IGCSE | ~USD 9,600-17,000+ | 4.5 | Multiple campuses including Aravali Retreat |
Indus International School Bangalore Sarjapur Bangalore | IB PYP + MYP + DP | ~USD 9,600-16,900 | 4.5 | 40-acre campus, established 2003, full IB continuum |
Mercedes-Benz International School Pune Balewadi Pune | IB continuum | ~USD 7,200-12,000 | 4.5 | Unique automotive-industry-corporate-family school |
American International School Chennai (AISC) Kotturpuram Chennai | American Curriculum + AP + IB | ~USD 12,000-18,000 | 4.6 | US Consulate affiliated |
Chirec International School Kondapur Hyderabad | IB + IGCSE | ~USD 7,200-12,000 | 4.4 | Established Hyderabad IB/IGCSE |
Sanjay Ghodawat International School Pune (nearby) | IGCSE + A-Level (boarding) | ~USD 9,600-14,500 | 4.6 | 8:1 student-teacher ratio, boarding |
The Doon School Dehradun (boarding) | IGCSE + IB Diploma + ISC (boys boarding) | ~USD 18,000-30,000+ | 4.8 | 70-acre campus, alumni Rajiv Gandhi + Abhinav Bindra, elite boarding |
Cambridge Home School Online (CHS Online, UK-based) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge + Edexcel IGCSE + A-Level | ~USD 13,860 | 4.7 | UK online school market leader, live ≤10 pupils, ISI accredited |
Wolsey Hall Oxford (self-paced) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge (self-paced only) | ~USD 5,060-8,860 | 4 | Self-paced only — no live classes |
Smartious Homeschool (India via online delivery) Delivered to all India | Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP, AP, Ontario OSSD | ~INR 1.8-5.4 lakh/year | 4.8 | Live small-group 4-6 pupils (tighter than CHS Online's ≤10), 4-16× fee arbitrage vs premium Indian international schools, Ontario OSSD via CCIS + NRI returnee curriculum continuity + tier-2 city Cambridge/IB access gap-filling + IST-compatible afternoon delivery matching Indian school rhythm |
Fee ranges reflect published 2026 tuition for Year 7-13 across the school's tier structure. Specific fees vary by year group and additional school charges (registration, capital fee, books, transport, uniforms). Smartious USD pricing translates to fixed INR via the peg.
Homeschool laws & regulatory framework in the India
India's Right to Education Act 2009 mandates compulsory education for children aged 6-14 but does NOT explicitly regulate homeschooling — homeschool exists in a legal gray area, practically permitted.
Right to Education Act 2009
India's Right to Education Act 2009 (RTE Act) mandates compulsory education for children aged 6-14 through recognised schools. The Act does NOT explicitly regulate or prohibit homeschooling — homeschool exists in a legal gray area, practically permitted for families choosing this pathway.
CBSE / ICSE / State board / Cambridge / IB coexist
India recognises multiple education boards — CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, national dominant), ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Anglo-Indian roots), State boards (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, etc.), Cambridge International (IGCSE + A-Level, growing at premium tier), IB Diploma (elite tier). Association of Indian Universities recognises Cambridge A-Level as CBSE-equivalent for Indian university entry (JEE, NEET, CUET admission channels).
Smartious meets Indian recognition standards
Smartious as accredited international curriculum provider delivers Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, American AP, or Ontario OSSD — all recognised by Association of Indian Universities and directly recognised by international university admissions (UK UCAS, US Common Application, Canadian OUAC, Australian direct entry).
Pre-primary and secondary unrestricted
Children under 6 (pre-primary) and 15+ (post-RTE Act mandatory age) are unrestricted for all Indian families. Cambridge IGCSE Years 10-11 (ages 14-16 typically), A-Level Years 12-13 (ages 16-18), IB Diploma (ages 16-19) are the core Smartious India delivery window and legally straightforward.
Why India families choose Smartious
Reasons grounded in the realities of India education — local school capacity constraints, corporate transfer and diplomatic timing, commute and logistics, currency stability, and the curriculum portability that mobile expat and dual-nationality families need.
4-16× fee arbitrage vs premium Indian international schools
Smartious USD 2,160-6,480/year (~INR 1.8-5.4 lakh/year) vs Mumbai DAIS INR 12-20+ lakh, Delhi BSD INR 12-16 lakh, Bangalore TISB INR 10-15+ lakh, plus Ecole Mondiale, JBCN, Pathways, Heritage, CIS, Indus, Oakridge, AES, AISC. Identical Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD qualifications and university pathway.
NRI returnee curriculum continuity from Gulf/UK/US
Families returning from Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman), UK, US, or Canada with children in Cambridge / IB / American curriculum continue seamlessly without conversion to Indian CBSE/ICSE that would set student back 1-2 years.
Tier-2 city Cambridge/IB access gap-filling
Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Indore, Lucknow, Bhopal, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam families without local Cambridge/IB access reach international curriculum via Smartious online.
Tech corporate rotation portability
Google India, Microsoft India (largest development centre outside Redmond in Hyderabad), Amazon India, Meta India, Apple India, Cisco, Intel, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Bangalore/Hyderabad/Pune rotational cycles supported without curriculum switching.
Pharma corporate rotation portability
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Bharat Biotech (Covaxin developer), Divi's Laboratories, Suven Pharmaceuticals Hyderabad rotational cycles supported.
Automotive corporate rotation portability
Hyundai Motor India Sriperumbudur, Renault-Nissan Alliance India, BMW India, Bajaj Auto Chakan, Mahindra Chakan, Tata Motors Pimpri-Chinchwad, Volkswagen India, Skoda Auto India rotational cycles supported.
Homeschool community support
India's growing homeschool community accesses structured Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD curriculum via Smartious — RTE Act 2009 does not explicitly regulate homeschool.
Ontario OSSD pathway for Canadian universities
Indian families targeting Canadian U15 (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's) complete Ontario Secondary School Diploma via CCIS partnership — apply via OUAC as Ontario secondary graduate.
IIT / NEET / CAT preparation integration
Cambridge A-Level Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry directly supports JEE Main/Advanced preparation for IIT entry; A-Level Biology + Chemistry + Physics supports NEET for AIIMS; A-Level Economics + Business supports CAT for IIM.
Afternoon delivery matching Indian school-day rhythm
IST UTC+5:30 delivery 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Nairobi 9 AM – 12 PM teaching) matches Indian school post-morning hours — practical for families combining local CBSE/ICSE/State board with international curriculum.
What you can verify about Smartious
We publish only facts we can substantiate — operational history, curriculum coverage, teacher base, and infrastructure. No invented testimonials or pass-rate claims.
Founder-led education company
Founded 2019 by Alfred Ouko (BEd Mathematics & Physics). Smartious operates a full teaching team of 11 with two international-standard operational centres established 2022 and 2023. Not a marketplace, not a freelance network.
Two operational centres
Live teaching is delivered to India families from two international-standard operational centres, established 2022 and 2023. Teachers work from professional academic facilities with accountability and infrastructure beyond marketplace or freelance models.
Cambridge-trained PGCE specialists
Teachers are PGCE-qualified subject specialists with Cambridge International training. Subject specialism means a Chemistry teacher teaches only Chemistry — not generalist primary-style teaching.
14+ countries served
Active students in India and 13 other markets across South Asia, East Africa, and the Gulf. Verifiable through cross-country cohort interaction in live classes.
Ontario Diploma (OSSD) partnership
Smartious students can earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through our partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private school). The OSSD is recognised by Canadian universities (OUAC), US universities (Common Application), UK universities (UCAS) and globally — particularly valuable for Canadian U15 applications.
5 international curricula
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level (primary offering), Pearson Edexcel International GCSE & A-Level, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) via Canadian Cross International School partnership. Multiple credential pathways per family.
Live class transparency
Every class is live with recorded sessions for review. Parents can audit class quality directly. This is materially different from pre-recorded video courses with light tutor support.
4.9 from 123+ verified Google reviews
“I am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.”
“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.”
“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.”
“What I love most about Smartious is how they make learning enjoyable. The tutors use engaging methods that keep children interested throughout the lesson. My child now looks forward to studying instead of avoiding it.”
“I have peace of mind as a Smartious Homeschool parent. No more traffic and early morning rush to school. Smartious are the most organized homeschool providers.”
Reviews above are from our verified Google Business Profile. For India-specific parent references during your decision-making, request these during your free assessment — we can introduce you to current India families happy to share their experience directly.
Accreditation, Recognition & University Pathways
Smartious students earn qualifications administered by independent international examination boards. Recognition flows from the board itself — not from the school that delivered the curriculum. Below is the accreditation, examination and verification framework that connects Indian Smartious students to universities worldwide.
Cambridge International
Cambridge Assessment International Education · University of Cambridge
Smartious's primary offer for Indian families. Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge A-Level (Years 12-13) delivered as live online classes with afternoon India delivery matching Nairobi lunchtime teaching. Private candidate examination registration at Cambridge Assessment International Education authorised centres across India (British Council + international schools). Pathway accepted by all Indian universities via CBSE-equivalent recognition (Association of Indian Universities), UK Russell Group via UCAS, US Ivy League via Common Application, Canadian U15, Australian G8.
Pearson Edexcel International
Pearson · UK Edexcel curriculum adapted for international delivery
International GCSE and International A-Level qualifications, administered by Pearson. Three examination series annually (January, May/June, October/November) providing additional flexibility versus the Cambridge twice-yearly schedule.
International Baccalaureate Organisation
IB Diploma Programme · IBO Geneva
IB Diploma administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in Geneva. Recognised by leading universities globally with particularly strong weighting at US Ivy League, US selective liberal arts colleges, Canadian U15 and top European universities.
College Board
American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses and examinations administered by the College Board, the US non-profit responsible for the SAT and AP programmes. AP scores are widely recognised by US universities for university credit, plus by Canadian, UK, Australian and many universities worldwide.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Canadian Cross International School · Ontario Ministry of Education
OSSD earned through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School, an Ontario-inspected private school. Smartious students enrol concurrently with CCIS to complete the OSSD curriculum and credit requirements alongside Cambridge or other pathways. OSSD is one of the most recognised secondary credentials worldwide — particularly strong for Canadian U15 admissions via OUAC, US universities via Common Application, and UK universities via UCAS.
Examination centre arrangements in India
International examinations require attendance at authorised examination centres on specific dates. In India, established examination centres serve Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and other major international qualifications.
Smartious manages examination registration logistics including centre selection, registration paperwork and deadline compliance. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations for Indian students sit at Cambridge Assessment International Education authorised centres across India — British Council venues (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata) plus dozens of authorised international schools accepting external private candidates. Mumbai (DAIS, Ecole Mondiale, JBCN, Oberoi), Delhi NCR (BSD Chanakyapuri, British Council New Delhi), Bangalore (TISB, CIS, Indus, Oakridge), Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune all have multiple Cambridge examination venues. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A-Level offer three examination series each year. Smartious handles examination registration logistics.
University recognition worldwide
Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications are recognised across the major university systems globally.
Indian universities: IIT Bombay + Delhi + Madras + Kanpur + Kharagpur + Guwahati + Roorkee (national IITs, JEE Advanced entrance), AIIMS Delhi + AIIMS Bhopal + AIIMS Bhubaneswar + AIIMS Jodhpur + AIIMS Patna + AIIMS Raipur + AIIMS Rishikesh (national medicine, NEET entrance), IIM Ahmedabad + Bangalore + Kolkata + Lucknow + Kozhikode + Indore (management, CAT entrance), plus Delhi University, JNU, BHU, University of Mumbai, Pune University, Bangalore University, Anna University Chennai, Osmania Hyderabad, Calcutta University, Ashoka University, OP Jindal Global University, Krea University, FLAME University, Symbiosis International University, Manipal Academy, VIT Vellore, BITS Pilani, plus specialist institutions (NIFT for fashion, NID for design, JIPMER for medicine, IISc Bangalore for science research). International: UK Russell Group (Oxbridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Warwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol), US Ivy League + UC system + MIT + Stanford + CMU, Canadian U15 (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's), Australian Group of Eight.
Cambridge · Oxford · Imperial College London · UCL · LSE · King's College London · Edinburgh · Manchester · Bristol · Birmingham · Warwick · Durham · the Russell Group · the broader UK system via UCAS
Harvard · Yale · Princeton · Columbia · Penn · Brown · Dartmouth · Cornell · Amherst · Williams · Pomona · UC Berkeley · UCLA · Michigan · Virginia · top liberal arts and public research universities via the Common Application
Toronto · McGill · UBC · McMaster · Waterloo · Western · Queen's · the U15 research universities · OUAC for Ontario applications
Melbourne · Sydney · ANU · Monash · Queensland · UWA · Adelaide · UNSW · the Group of Eight via UAC
NYU Abu Dhabi · Sorbonne Abu Dhabi · Khalifa · AUS · AUD · UAE branch campuses · KFUPM · KAUST · KSU · KAU · Saudi national universities · Education City Doha (Georgetown · Northwestern · CMU · Cornell · Texas A&M · HEC Paris · UCL)
Berlin Humboldt · Munich LMU · Heidelberg · RWTH Aachen · TU Munich · French Grandes Écoles · Amsterdam · Leiden · Utrecht · Bologna · Sapienza · ETH Zurich · EPFL
How universities verify qualifications
Universities verify Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications directly with the issuing examination boards through standard verification services — Cambridge International Verification of Awards, Pearson's Verification of Results, the IB Organisation's verification service, and the College Board AP Score Reporting service. The qualification's credibility comes from the examination board itself, which is why these qualifications are equally valid whether earned at a physical school or through Smartious.
Curriculum approaches we offer Indian families
British Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level · Pearson Edexcel
Cambridge IGCSE: Years 10-11, eight to ten subjects. Cambridge A-Level: Years 12-13, three or four subjects in depth. Pearson Edexcel as British alternative with three examination series annually.
Indian and NRI families targeting Cambridge IGCSE + A-Level pathway. Best fit for: (1) fee-sensitive families switching from Mumbai DAIS/Ecole Mondiale/JBCN, Delhi NCR BSD/Pathways/Heritage, Bangalore TISB/CIS/Indus/Oakridge, Hyderabad Oakridge/Chirec, Chennai AISC/Chennai British, Pune Symbiosis/Mercedes-Benz — (2) NRI returnee families from Gulf/UK/US maintaining Cambridge/IB continuity, (3) tier-2 city families without local Cambridge/IB access, (4) tech/pharma/automotive corporate rotational families, (5) families targeting UK Russell Group + US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + Australian G8 international universities.
Live online classes IST 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (matching Nairobi 9 AM – 12 PM teaching), small groups 4-6 students. Cambridge examinations at India-wide authorised centres.
IB Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Organisation
Grades 11-12. Six subjects (three Higher Level, three Standard Level), plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay (4,000-word independent research paper), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
Indian and NRI families targeting IB Diploma's breadth. DAIS + Ecole Mondiale + JBCN + Oberoi Mumbai, BSD + Pathways + Heritage Delhi NCR, TISB + CIS + Indus + Oakridge Bangalore alternative. Best fit for families targeting US Ivy League + Canadian U15 + holistic university applications.
Live online IB DP classes across all six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay supervision.
American Curriculum
College Board · AP · SAT & ACT
US high school curriculum through Grade 12. Advanced Placement courses Grades 9-12 with college-level subject specialisation. SAT or ACT preparation integrated alongside curriculum delivery.
Indian and NRI families targeting US universities via Common Application. AES Delhi + ASB Mumbai + AISC Chennai alternative. Best fit for: NRI returnee families from Silicon Valley US, US-pathway-focused families, tech corporate rotational families (Google India, Microsoft India, Amazon India, Meta India, Apple India).
American Curriculum with AP courses Grades 9-12, SAT/ACT preparation, Common App essay coaching.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
OSSD · via Canadian Cross International School partnership
Grades 9-12 Ontario curriculum delivered through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private secondary school). Students complete the 30 credits required for OSSD including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and 40 community involvement hours.
Indian families targeting Canadian U15 universities (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's) via OUAC, US universities via the Common Application, UK universities via UCAS, and Australian universities. The OSSD is particularly strong for direct Canadian university applications because students apply as Ontario secondary graduates rather than international students.
Live online instruction by qualified subject teachers, concurrent enrolment with Canadian Cross International School for official OSSD transcripting, Ontario course codes (ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U etc.) recorded against each student. CCIS issues the official Ontario diploma and transcript on successful completion of the OSSD requirements.
Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form
Primary Programmes
Ages 5-11 · Years 1-6 · Grades 1-5 · IB PYP
Cambridge Primary, Common Core or IB Primary Years Programme. Live classes are age-appropriate in length (40-50 minutes), scheduled in your local IST time zone to suit Primary-age attention spans. Small group sizes support individual attention. Weekly parent dashboards and monthly written reports cover academic and developmental progress.
Secondary Programmes
Years 7-11 · Grades 6-11
Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) builds the foundations for IGCSE entry. IGCSE Years (10-11) cover eight to ten subjects with examination registration at Cambridge Assessment International Education authorised centres. One-on-one subject choice consultation at IGCSE entry aligns subjects with university targets. Mid-year arrivals accepted with academic catch-up support.
Sixth Form & University Preparation
Years 12-13 · Grades 11-12
Indian universities accept Cambridge A-Level via CBSE-equivalent recognition by Association of Indian Universities — A-Level Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics supports JEE Main / Advanced preparation for IIT entry; A-Level Biology + Chemistry + Physics supports NEET preparation for AIIMS medical entry; A-Level Economics + Business supports CAT preparation for IIM management entry. UK Russell Group accepts Cambridge A-Level or IB Diploma via UCAS with October 15 Oxbridge early deadline. US Ivy League + UC system via Common Application with SAT/ACT + AP portfolio. Canadian U15 via OUAC or as international student. Australian G8 via direct entry. Personalised university guidance sessions with the Head of Academics including UCAS personal statement coaching + Oxbridge admissions test preparation (MAT, PAT, ENGAA, TSA, HAT) and Common App essay coaching.
Eight reasons Indian families choose Smartious
Each reason is grounded in something verifiable — not in marketing claims.
Experienced international educators
Subject-specific degree-qualified teaching staff with cumulative experience across Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American Curriculum. Many hold advanced teaching credentials including PGCE, Cambridge PDT certification, or national teaching registration in their home jurisdiction.
Personalised learning plans
Every student begins with an initial assessment. The learning plan that follows is tailored to academic level, subject preferences, target universities and family situation — not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Academic assessments
Initial diagnostic assessment. Weekly informal assessment within classes. Monthly formal assessments. Mock examinations under timed conditions during IGCSE and A-Level years. Results inform teaching adjustments.
Small class sizes
Online tier classes have four to six students. Online Plus has smaller groups. Premium is one-on-one. Class size affects individual attention, question response time, and student speaking time during class.
Progress monitoring
Weekly parent dashboards showing attendance and assessment results. Monthly written subject reports from each teacher. Termly comprehensive reports covering academic progress, study habits and university preparation.
Parent communication
Direct communication with subject teachers and form tutors via the parent portal. Email for admissions and pastoral matters, with response within one business day. Scheduled parent-teacher meetings each term.
Global student community
Live classes bring together students from across 14 countries. Wednesday afternoon enrichment programmes — coding, robotics, debate, Model UN, chess, journalism, leadership — develop collaborative learning across geographies.
University admissions guidance
Progressive guidance from Year 10 onwards. UCAS, Common Application, OUAC, UAC and direct university application support. Personal statement coaching, interview preparation and offer-management guidance.
Alfred Ouko
Founder, Smartious Homeschool & eSchool
Alfred Ouko is the founder of Smartious Homeschool & eSchool, established in 2019 while studying at the University of Nairobi. He has grown the organisation from a tuition support service into an international online school serving families across 14 countries, including Alfred Ouko founded Smartious in 2019 to make international qualifications (Cambridge, IB, American, Ontario OSSD) accessible to families across emerging markets and international corporate rotational communities at online-delivery fees below traditional international school and existing UK online school competitor pricing. Indian families join students in 20 other countries — from Mumbai Bandra Kurla to Bangalore Whitefield, Delhi Chanakyapuri to Dubai Downtown, Chennai OMR to Kuala Lumpur Mont Kiara, Pune Hinjewadi to London Kensington..
Bachelor of Education (Science) — Mathematics and Physics, University of Nairobi (2022)
- Over six years supporting students through international curriculum pathways — Cambridge International (IGCSE and A-Level), Pearson Edexcel International, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, and homeschooling pathways.
- Direct teaching experience in secondary-level Mathematics and Physics across multiple international curriculum boards.
- Leadership of curriculum development, teacher recruitment and academic standards across Smartious's two international-standard operational centres and online programmes serving India families.
- Specialism in supporting students through university admissions to Alfred holds a BEd in Mathematics and Physics — Smartious's Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma STEM subjects are led personally when needed. Head of Academics supervises curriculum delivery and university placement strategy per family across Indian universities (IIT, AIIMS, IIM entrance preparation via A-Level integration), UK Russell Group (UCAS + Oxbridge coaching), US Ivy League (Common App + SAT/ACT), Canadian U15, and Australian G8 destinations..
“International curriculum mastery is achievable for students from any background when subject specialists, small class sizes, and individual academic plans are combined with the discipline and structure good schools provide.”
Common questions from India families
How does Smartious compare to Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), TISB Bangalore, or BSD Delhi?+
Indian elite tier — DAIS Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai (~INR 12-20+ lakh/year, #1 India, Reliance-established), TISB Whitefield-Sarjapur Bangalore (~INR 10-15+ lakh/year, 140-acre, top 5 India), The British School Delhi (BSD) Chanakyapuri (~INR 12-16 lakh/year, 66% A*/A IGCSE), American Embassy School Delhi (AES), plus JBCN Parel Top 40 IB globally, Ecole Mondiale (first India IB continuum), Pathways World School Gurgaon, Canadian International School Yelahanka (100% solar), Oakridge Nord Anglia network — provides physical campus premium international education with elite facilities and networks. Smartious provides live online Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD at USD 2,160-6,480/year (~INR 1.8-5.4 lakh/year) with identical qualifications, immediate enrolment, small class sizes (4-6 pupils), and cross-country cohort. Fee arbitrage substantial (4-16× cheaper); qualifications and international university pathway identical.
We're NRI family returning from Dubai/Doha/Riyadh/UK/US. How does Smartious support curriculum continuity?+
Very common Indian family situation. NRI returnee families with children in Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma from Gulf (UAE DIS/DESS/GEMS/Nord Anglia, Saudi British International, Qatar British International, Kuwait American, Oman BSM), UK (Cambridge Home School Online, private schools), or US (American schools abroad, US public schools) continue seamlessly with Smartious — same Cambridge / IB curriculum without disruption. Avoids CBSE/ICSE conversion that would set student back 1-2 years. UCAS / Common App / OUAC university pathway maintained.
Is homeschool legally permitted in India?+
Yes. India's Right to Education Act 2009 (RTE Act) mandates compulsory education for children aged 6-14 through recognised schools but does NOT explicitly regulate or prohibit homeschooling — homeschool exists in a legal gray area, practically permitted. Smartious as accredited international curriculum provider delivers Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD qualifications recognised by Association of Indian Universities and international destinations.
Can we combine Smartious international curriculum with JEE / NEET / CAT preparation for Indian universities?+
Yes. Cambridge A-Level provides strong academic foundation for Indian competitive entrance preparation — A-Level Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics supports JEE Main/Advanced for IIT; A-Level Biology + Chemistry + Physics supports NEET for AIIMS medical entry; A-Level Economics + Business supports CAT for IIM. Some Indian families use Smartious as primary academic pathway with dedicated JEE / NEET / CAT coaching in parallel via specialist Indian coaching institutes (Aakash, Allen, FIITJEE, Resonance).
We're in tier-2 city (Ahmedabad / Chandigarh / Jaipur / Kochi / Coimbatore / Nagpur / Indore). Does Smartious serve us?+
Yes. Smartious extends full Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD access to tier-2 cities without local Cambridge/IB physical schools. Live online delivery works via residential fibre infrastructure across all Indian tier-2 cities. Cambridge examinations sit at British Council venues or nearest metro authorised centres.
Where do Indian students sit Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations?+
Cambridge Assessment International Education has authorised centres across India — British Council venues (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata) plus dozens of authorised international schools accepting external private candidates in Mumbai (DAIS, Ecole Mondiale, JBCN, Oberoi), Delhi NCR (BSD Chanakyapuri), Bangalore (TISB, CIS, Indus, Oakridge), Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune. Smartious handles examination registration logistics.
How does live class scheduling work given IST and Nairobi teaching hours?+
India Standard Time (IST UTC+5:30) is 2.5 hours ahead of East Africa Time (EAT UTC+3). Smartious live classes 9 AM – 12 PM Nairobi teaching = 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM India local time — afternoon slot matching Indian school post-morning hours, practical for families combining local CBSE/ICSE/State board with international curriculum. Evening 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST slot also available. Recorded sessions 24/7.
We're Google India / Microsoft India / Amazon India tech corporate family. How does Smartious integrate with our rotation?+
Indian tech corporate rotational assignment cycles (2-4 years typical). Smartious enrolment continues seamlessly through Bangalore/Hyderabad/Delhi NCR → Mountain View → Seattle → Dublin → London → Zurich postings without curriculum switching. Cross-country tech-family cohort provides social continuity.
What Indian cities does Smartious serve?+
Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex, Juhu, Parel, Powai, Andheri), Delhi NCR (Chanakyapuri, Vasant Vihar, Gurgaon Cyber City, Noida), Bangalore (Whitefield, Sarjapur, Yelahanka, Koramangala), Hyderabad (HITEC City, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Bachupally), Chennai (OMR, Kotturpuram, Perungudi, Anna Nagar), and Pune (Hinjewadi, Baner, Balewadi, Kalyani Nagar). Also broader India via live online delivery — Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Indore, Lucknow, Bhopal, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata, and all other Indian tier-1/tier-2 cities.
What internet speed does Smartious require in India?+
Sustained ~5-10 Mbps per student for live HD video conferencing. Jio Fiber, Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet (Bangalore + Hyderabad), Tata Play Fiber, BSNL Fiber, plus Reliance Jio 5G residential broadband across metros routinely deliver 100+ Mbps. Tier-2 cities with adequate ~10-50 Mbps broadband also supported.
Indian students join a 14+ country global cohort
Live classes bring together students from across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and Asia. A India student in our Year 11 IGCSE Mathematics class will be alongside peers in Cairo, Dubai, Bangkok, Seoul, Casablanca and Kigali. The Wednesday enrichment programmes (debate, Model UN, robotics, journalism) operate as one global classroom rather than thirteen separate national ones.