Academic Calendar

The school year at a glance

Rainbow International School runs Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturdays. The school works in two shifts: the morning shift for Jr KG to Class 10 and the afternoon shift for Class 11 and Class 12. This page explains the daily timings for each section, how learning and assessment run through the year, and how families can plan around holidays and exams.

The detailed holiday list for each year is confirmed by the school office. For holiday dates, call or WhatsApp +91 82915 68972, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Daily timings by section

The school runs Monday to Friday plus alternate Saturdays for all sections.

How the two shifts work

Most students, from Class 1 to Class 10, are in the morning shift from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Jr KG and Sr KG have a shorter day, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Class 11 and Class 12 study in the afternoon shift, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Senior students can use the morning for self-study and revision, and come to school for classes in the afternoon.

The school's own GPS-enabled buses serve homes within 10 km of the campus. Ask the admissions team about bus routes for your child's shift, or see the School Transport page.

Learning and assessment through the year

Rainbow International School follows the CBSE curriculum from Jr KG to Class 12. Through the year:

• Students take periodic tests, so teachers and parents can see progress before the final exams.
• Class 10 and Class 12 students take pre-board exams and practise with CBSE sample papers before the board exams.
• The CBSE board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 are held on dates announced by CBSE.
• Teaching follows Multiple Intelligence-based methods.
• Spanish is taught from KG to Grade 8 as a regular timetabled subject.

In CBSE 2025-26, 42 students in Class 10 and 42 students in Class 12 scored 90%+.

Events and activities in the year

Alongside classes, the school year includes:

• IMPULSE, the annual school exhibition.
• Educational tours and exhibitions.
• Sports through the year: swimming, football, cricket, karate, skating, basketball, badminton, kabaddi, yoga, athletics, chess, table tennis and carrom. Rainbow International School is a FIT INDIA school.
• Dance, drama, music, art and craft, and photography.
• MUN and Maths Olympiad preparation.
• Career counselling for Class 9 to Class 12, covering stream selection and guidance on colleges and entrance exams.

You can read more on our Extracurriculars page and Beyond the Classroom page.

Holidays

Schools across India, including Rainbow International School, stay closed on the three national holidays: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).

Festival holidays and vacations change from year to year. The school office confirms the holiday list for each academic year, so please check dates with the school office before you plan travel. You can call or WhatsApp +91 82915 68972, or write to admin@rainbowinternationalschool.in.

Our blog also has festival guides for students, such as the Gandhi Jayanti 2026 guide.

Planning family travel around the school year

A few tips help families plan without missing important school days:

• Check holiday dates with the school office before you book tickets.
• Avoid travel during periodic tests and, for Class 10 and Class 12, during pre-board exams.
• For Class 10 and Class 12, keep the CBSE board exam period free. CBSE announces the board exam dates.
• Remember that the school runs on alternate Saturdays too.
• If your child must miss school, inform the class teacher in advance.

Helping your child with the daily routine

A steady routine makes the school year easier:

• Morning shift (Class 1 to 10): the school day starts at 7:30 am, so an early bedtime and a ready school bag the night before make mornings calmer.
• Pre-Primary (Jr KG and Sr KG): the day runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. A regular sleep and meal routine helps young children enjoy the school day.
• Afternoon shift (Class 11 and 12): school runs from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A fixed morning study slot and a proper lunch before school help senior students make the most of the day.

The 2027-28 admissions calendar

Admissions for the 2027-28 academic year are open for Jr KG to Class 12. The admission steps are:

1. Submit an enquiry online, by phone or on WhatsApp.
2. Our admissions team calls you back.
3. Visit the campus. You can book a campus visit.
4. Interaction and documents. From Class 9 onwards there is a written admission assessment.
5. Admission confirmed after the fee process.

Admission to every class depends on seat availability. When a class is full, the school keeps a waiting list, and mid-year admission is possible, subject to seats. Read the full details on our Admissions page.

A typical school week

The school week runs Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturdays. Jr KG and Sr KG attend from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Class 1 to Class 10 attend from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Class 11 and Class 12 attend from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The Pre-Primary year (Jr KG and Sr KG)

The Pre-Primary day is shorter, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Learning is activity-based and play-based, aligned to the CBSE foundational stage, and follows Multiple Intelligence-based teaching. Spanish begins in KG. Read more on our Pre-Primary page.

The Primary and Middle School year (Class 1 to Class 8)

Students in Class 1 to Class 8 attend the morning shift. Through the year they take periodic tests, learn Spanish as a regular timetabled subject, and take part in sports, arts and activities, including Maths Olympiad preparation. Read more on our Primary and Middle School pages.

The Secondary and Senior Secondary year (Class 9 to Class 12)

• Class 9 and Class 10 attend the morning shift. Class 11 and Class 12 attend the afternoon shift.
• Students in Class 9 to Class 12 get career counselling, covering stream selection and guidance on colleges and entrance exams.
• Students take periodic tests through the year.
• Class 10 and Class 12 students take pre-board exams and practise with CBSE sample papers before the CBSE board exams.

Read more on our Secondary and Senior Secondary pages.

Student leadership

Through the year, students take on leadership roles in the student council, as prefects and house captains, and in club leadership.

Spanish through the year

Spanish is taught from KG to Grade 8 as a regular timetabled subject, with a dedicated Spanish teacher, at no extra fee. Read more on our Spanish page.

Health and safety through the year

The school holds fire drills, and staff are trained in first aid. The infirmary has a full-time nurse and a visiting paediatrician, and an ambulance is on standby. Rainbow International School is a FIT INDIA school. Read more on our Safety and Security page.

Staying in touch with the school office

For questions about the school year, holidays or timings, call or WhatsApp +91 82915 68972, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, or email admin@rainbowinternationalschool.in. Parents can track the school bus live on the school app.

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