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Indian International School BeninCotonou · CBSE Affiliated

Where every day matters

From the morning flag ceremony to afternoon clubs — the daily rhythm and yearly traditions of Indian International School Benin.

The Daily Rhythm

A day at IISBenin

  1. Morning

    Assembly & flag ceremony

    The day begins together — flags raised, achievements recognised, the school community in one place.

  2. 08:00 – 13:00

    Classes

    CBSE lessons in small classes where every student is known — academics balanced with activity and play.

  3. 13:40 – 14:40

    After-school clubs

    Students pick their passions each term: skating, dance, coding, cookery, media, craft, sports.

  4. All year

    Celebrations

    Indian festivals and Beninese national days observed together — two cultures, one community.

Learning in action

What a school week looks like

The everyday projects, reading, experiments and performances that shape our students.

Digital skills & coding at IISBenin
Technology

Digital skills & coding

What students do: Students work through coding exercises and digital projects in the computer lab — pair-programming, testing and debugging together.

What they learn: Logical thinking, problem-solving and responsible use of technology.

French & Hindi from Grade 1 at IISBenin
Languages

French & Hindi from Grade 1

What students do: Language lessons begin in Grade 1 — vocabulary games, songs and conversation practice in French and Hindi.

What they learn: Early fluency and the confidence to communicate in more than one language.

Reading & creative writing at IISBenin
Literacy

Reading & creative writing

What students do: Weekly reading periods and writing workshops where students draft, illustrate and share their own stories.

What they learn: A reading habit, richer vocabulary and the craft of expressing ideas in writing.

Science & nature observation at IISBenin
Inquiry

Science & nature observation

What students do: Outdoor observation sessions — sketching plants, recording what they see and asking questions about the natural world.

What they learn: Careful observation, recording evidence and scientific curiosity.

Learning beyond the classroom at IISBenin
Real-world learning

Learning beyond the classroom

What students do: Field experiences like the Grade 1 supermarket trip — handling money, reading prices and making choices.

What they learn: Practical maths, independence and seeing classroom lessons at work in daily life.

Speech & recitation at IISBenin
Student voice

Speech & recitation

What students do: Recitation, elocution and stage practice in English, Hindi and French — every child learns to hold an audience.

What they learn: Fluency, memory and the courage to speak to an audience.

Students raising house flags during a morning ceremony on the school lawn
School life at Indian International School Benin
School life at Indian International School Benin
School life at Indian International School Benin

Our Traditions

The moments that make us

Ceremonies, celebrations and competitions — the shared experiences students remember for life.

Flag ceremonies

House flags and national colours — pride and belonging every week.

Star Performers

Each term, students who shine in academics and character are honoured before the whole school.

Festivals & national days

Diwali, India's Independence Day on August 15, Benin's Independence Day on August 1 — celebrated side by side.

Competitions

Creative writing, drawing and games days keep every term lively.

Parent community

Regular PTMs and open days keep families close to the classroom.

School life at Indian International School Benin
School life at Indian International School Benin
School life at Indian International School Benin
A Star Performer recognised during a school celebration

Come and see it for yourself

Photos tell part of the story — a campus visit tells the rest. We'd love to welcome your family.