What's happening at IISBenin
Celebrations, competitions, meetings and milestones — the rhythm of the school year at Indian International School Benin.
Latest News
From the school
More stories are published through the school portal and notice board each term.
Upcoming
Mark your calendar
- 16Nov
1st Unit Test / Class Test begins
- 05Dec
Annual Day
- 11Dec
Christmas celebrations — school closes for vacation
- 12Jan
School re-opens
- 18Jan
Inter-house Mental Maths Competition
- 26Jan
Republic Day — flag hoisting in school
- 28Jan
2nd Unit Test / Class Test begins
- 18Feb
Kaushal Bodh Mela — Art & Craft / Science Exhibition
The School Year
A year at IISBenin
The events our community looks forward to — assessments, celebrations and traditions, term by term.
Parent–Teacher Meetings
Each term
Dedicated time for families and teachers to review every child’s progress.
Unit & Class Tests
Each term
Regular assessments for Grades 1–5 (Unit Tests) and Grades 6–8 (Class Tests).
Creative Writing Competition
Term 1
For Grades 2–8 — imagination, expression and the written word.
Drawing Competition
August
Held alongside India’s Independence Day and Assumption Day celebrations.
Outdoor & Indoor Games Days
August
Three days of fun, teamwork and sportsmanship for the whole school.
National Day Celebrations
August 1 & 15
Benin Republic Independence Day and India’s Independence Day, observed together.
Class Party & Last Working Day
End of May
Students celebrate together before the summer vacation begins.
Staff Meetings & Training
Throughout the year
Continuous planning so every classroom experience keeps improving.