2009
Founded in the home
The Indian Christian School was accredited and began operating in the home of Esudas and Vijaya Bontha, teaching the orphans they were already hosting.
Serving through education
The Indian Christian School
Train up a child in the way he should go. ICS equips Sudra children not only with literacy, but with the ability to read the Bible for themselves — and to know the Gospel of Christ.
250+
Students
2009
Founded
3
School buses
The need
Education among the Sudra people
The children of the highest castes in India often enjoy modern schools and universities. By contrast, tens of millions of school-aged Sudra children will not attend any kind of real school this year — many forced into child labor so their families can escape starvation.
The Indian Christian School stands in this gap: a place where the poorest children learn to read and write, and to know the Lord Jesus Christ through His Word.
Campus life
Buses, classrooms, and the Word
ICS reopened under Chanti’s leadership with students, staff, and school buses serving children from the poorest families. The school remains a witness for Christ in a challenging neighborhood.
History
From a home to a campus
2016
New campus opens
A dedicated campus was opened, allowing the school to grow beyond the family home and serve more children from the poorest families in the region.
2020–22
COVID shutdown
Schools across India were closed for approximately two years. The work of care and prayer continued even when classrooms stood empty.
2024
Reopened with 200+ students
Under Chanti’s leadership the school reopened with over 200 students, about 20 staff, and three buses — completing its second school year in 2026 serving 250+ children.
Updates
School updates
News from the Indian Christian School — student life, needs, and celebrations.
ICS Spring Excursion 2026
Our ICS children went on an excursion to a deer park and forest — books give knowledge; nature gives wisdom.
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Science and Song
Several Indian Christian School students earned prizes in Science and National Song at inter-school competitions.
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Team Wins First Match at State
On 31 January, ICS children won their first state-level Kabaddi match. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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Republic Day Celebration
ICS celebrated Republic Day — thankful for the opportunity to teach children literacy and the Gospel of Christ.
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Recent Cyclone Damage
Flooding damaged homes and cracked the ICS compound wall. Please pray for funds to rebuild the wall and repair electrical infrastructure.
Read more →Orphans Growing in the Lord
Since 2009 we have cared for 50 orphans and poor children. Several have graduated; more are waiting for this blessing.
Read more →Pray for the children of ICS
Pray for protection, for teachers of integrity, for open hearts, and for a generation that will read the Scriptures and follow Christ.
How can I help?
Follow our work and pray
The most powerful support you can give is faithful prayer and a heart that walks with this work. Pray for the preachers, the children of the Indian Christian School, the orphans and widows, and for open doors for the Gospel among the Sudra people of Andhra Pradesh.
- Pray for boldness and protection for those who preach
- Pray for the students and staff of ICS
- Pray for orphans, widows, and the aged in our care
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