The Arts

KIS has articulated an intentional philosophy of education directed towards the development of global citizenship and based on care of the individual.

The central core of KIS programs is a holistic approach to the individual student and the knowledge and understanding of the benefits of exposing young people to a wide variety of experiences in a safe, structured and learning environment.

KIS Programs have traditionally included Music, Art, Drama, Dance, Hiking & Camping, Physical and Religious Education to extend and enrich the creative, cultural, environmental, social, physical and spiritual development of every student at KIS.

At KIS Elementary School, these programs are incorporated into every class and extracurricular activity. Children are encouraged to create, experiment, question, test, understand and develop themselves against the backdrop of opportunity provided by the school's unique location in South India.

The physical beauty of Kodaikanal and its surroundings encourage creative acknowledgment and expression from all KIS community members, children and adults alike.

• Art: Art is a priority at KIS. The physical beauty of Kodaikanal and its surroundings encourage creative acknowledgment and expression from all KIS community members, children and adults alike. Scheduled structured art activities are held in dedicated art rooms and prepared by qualified art teachers who are also exhibiting artists. Currently the IB Middle Years Program philosophy is developing the scope of art in the curriculum.
• Drama: KIS has a full time drama professional and a refurbished drama studio the 'Box". Middle school students take part in the whole school play traditionally held in Semester 2 and also put on their own Middle School Play. Additional plays, musicals and even operas are prepared and performed.
• Indian Dance & Music: Individual and group music tuition is available from professional musicians and dancer(s) in dedicated music practice rooms.
• Music: KIS is particularly proud of its outstanding music program. Music is an integral part of life at KIS with the quality and breadth of music tuition, instrument diversity and supply, curricular allocation and performance opportunities equivalent to a specialist music school. Middle School music opportunities are regularly scheduled classroom music, individual instrument tuition, ensembles, orchestra, choirs and bands.