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Kodaikanal International School Celebrates 125 Years in the Palani Hills

Established in 1901, the school marks its 125th anniversary this year.

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Founded in 1901, reaching 125 years of history.

Pioneer of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in India.

Campus spans 135 acres of forested land in the Palani Hills.

Programs include biodiversity studies, environmental research, and outdoor education.

Active community engagement through local conservation projects.

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It was the first institution in India to adopt the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a globally recognized curriculum.

The 135‑acre Poondi campus blends classrooms with forested areas, supporting biodiversity research and outdoor learning.

Students and staff collaborate with local communities on environmental projects and conservation efforts.

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

a worldwide school program that prepares students for university studies

biodiversity

the variety of different plants and animals living in an area

environmental

relating to nature and how we protect it

research

careful study to learn new facts

outdoor education

learning that happens outside the classroom, often in nature

community engagement

working together with people who live nearby

conservation

protecting nature and wildlife so they stay healthy

curriculum

the subjects and lessons a school teaches

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