Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Canadian International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 30+ years.
Job description
Overview
Canadian International School is hiring a Admissions Counsellor in Bangalore, Karnataka. A full-time role — a IB-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Canadian International School in Bangalore, Karnataka — a senior secondary setup, established 1996, — a IB-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: as Admissions Counsellor, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.4 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Canadian International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Admissions Counsellor listing is usually welcome.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Bangalore.
Where exactly is Canadian International School located?
The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Admissions Counsellor application — Canadian International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Canadian International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What qualifications are required for a Admissions Counsellor?
Most Admissions Counsellor roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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Key facts about Canadian International School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 6:1
Canadian International School is a co-ed boarding school in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is the first 1:1 iPad school in South India and the first school in India to operate entirely on solar power. CIS was established in 1996 and is spread over 200,000 sq meters. Students are enrolled from 30+ nations in CIS. Entrenched as 1st IBDP school in Bangalore, CIS follows an internationally recognized curriculum - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 9 -10), Cambridge Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) Cambridge Primary, and Montessori (Pre K to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign-trained, experienced teachers. CIS offers a merit and ECA-based scholarship program with on-campus placement counseling. CIS is ranked in the top 3 international schools by Education World India rankings 2023. Offering separate student councils for primary, elementary, and high school students It is the #1 Apple distinguished school in south India.
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