Presidency School(s) is managed by Abdul Hameed Memorial Educational Trust, Bangalore, which was founded by late Mr. Abdul Hameed who belonged to a well known family of Indian revolutionaries and educationists. The present chairman of the trust is Mr. Nissar Ahmed who is assisted by Dr.Thangadurai, the Director, Presidency Group of Schools and the members of the trust in the efficient day-to-day functioning of the schools under its banner. The management is guided by the philosophy as laid down by its founders. There are many branches to it as well - Presidency School RT Nagar, Presidency School Nandini Layout and Presidency School Kasturinagar.
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Location
Away from the distractions of Bangalore city, the schools are located in the calm and healthy environments of R. T. Nagar (ICSE), Nandini Layout (ICSE), Bilekahalli - Off Bannerghatta Road (CBSE), Kasturi Nagar (CBSE), Yelehanka(CBSE). However, all schools are well connected. The school has another branch at Mangalore (CBSE). The Yelehanka branch is a recent addition to the group of schools. All schools are named under Presidency, except St. Paul's English School, JP Nagar (ICSE) which was one of the very first schools of the trust.
Extracurricular activities
Activities available to students include participation in the literary club, dramatics club, Rotary Interact and various music and dance clubs. Instruments like the Sitar, Violin, Guitar, Keyboard, Tabla, Mridangam, Veena and Harmonium are also taught.
The school is renowned for various activities, some of which they have monopolized. The school cricket team has been among the best and was the victor of the Cottonian Shield. The school Football team has also shown great skill in various competitions. The Times NIE Playfest has been another area they have mastered. Mr Thangadurai, the director of the school and a renowned educator put the school in the lime-light through various acts such as organizing interaction of children with the former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.