Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan enrolls son Mark Shankar Pawanovich at the International School of Hyderabad. The fees will make your jaw drop
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
Pawan Kalyan has admitted his eight-year-old son,
Mark Shankar Pawanovich
, to the
International School of Hyderabad
(ISH), located within the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru. As per a
Deccan Chronicle
report, this move follows a distressing incident a few months ago when Mark sustained burn injuries in an unfortunate fire accident while studying in Singapore. Concerned about his recovery and overall well-being, Kalyan brought his son back to India, choosing to prioritize Mark's medical attention and emotional comfort through proximity and parental care.
This Friday, the actor-turned-politician paid a personal visit to the ICRISAT campus. During this trip, he completed formalities related to his son's admission, inspected the school facilities, and briefly stopped by the research center at the institute.
Family sources told the news portal that the decision to keep Mark close to home was taken after careful consideration, particularly given the child's recent trauma. For Kalyan, who juggles his political responsibilities with family life, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for his son was paramount. The International School of Hyderabad, known for its high academic standards and multicultural environment, seemed like the perfect fit.
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Inside ISH: A Hub of Global Learning
The International School of Hyderabad is a reputed day school offering English-medium education to students between the ages of 4 and 18. With an enrollment of over 400 students representing more than 22 countries, the institution prides itself on being an educational melting pot. While it predominantly serves international students, it also reserves a limited number of seats for Indian nationals. Notably, more than one-third of its faculty members hail from outside India, representing 12 different nationalities—making ISH stand out among Hyderabad's international schools.
Established in 1981 under the aegis of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), ISH operates as a non-profit and holds a status comparable to institutions run by diplomatic missions. Its leadership includes the Director General of ICRISAT and a governing board that works closely with the school's Head of School to ensure seamless management and educational excellence.
The school first introduced the IGCSE Cambridge curriculum in 2003 and awarded its first International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas in 2007. Notably, ISH holds the distinction of being the first Indian school to receive international accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and continues to be recognized by both CIS and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It was also the pioneer in offering the IB diploma in what is now Telangana.
With a strong emphasis on academic rigor and university readiness, ISH sees a majority of its graduates admitted to top-tier universities, particularly in North America.
Take A Look At The Sky High Fees
However, this level of education comes at a steep cost. According to the school's website, the registration fee is Rs 83,000, the enrollment charge is a hefty Rs 8.3 lakh, and annual tuition varies between Rs 8.7 lakh and Rs 13.6 lakh, depending on the grade level.
Balancing Work and Family
On the professional front, Pawan Kalyan remains active in cinema. He is currently working on two films—They Call Him OG, a gritty gangster drama, and Ustad Bhagat Singh, adding yet another layer to his multifaceted life as a political leader, actor, and devoted father.
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