Akshar Arbol International School - ECR

Chennai, India
  • IB PYP
  • IB Diploma
  • A Level
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About

K-12 international school in Chennai offering the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge International programmes, across two campuses (T. Nagar and ECR).

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-08

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB Diploma · A Level

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Mother-tongue programmes
Ta
Accreditations
IB

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · A Level

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Makerspace

Arts

  • Visual arts
  • Theatre
  • Music

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Academics

  • Curriculum

    Offers the IB Primary Years Programme in early years, plus the IB Diploma and Cambridge AS/A Levels for senior grades.

    • IB PYP
    • IB DP
    • Cambridge AS/A Level

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Parent experience

  • History

    Phase two construction of the ECR campus began in 2017 using earth-block architecture suited to the Chennai climate.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Community

    Parents volunteer on field trips, teach or support lessons, and help at school events.

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Facilities

  • Academic facilities

    A library with print and digital resources, and a MakerSpace for design thinking and hands-on projects.

    • Library
    • MakerSpace

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Extra-curricular activities

  • Academic and intellectual

    Learning beyond classrooms through field trips, virtual field trips, guest experts and hands-on projects.

    • Field trips
    • Virtual field trips
    • Expert visits

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Arts and creative

    Regular theatre and music performances, exhibitions, and an art immersion programme with gallery visits.

    • Visual arts
    • Theatre
    • Music
    • Art gallery visits

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Community and service

    Service learning integrated into the curriculum, including community projects, beach cleanups and fundraising events.

    • Service learning
    • Sangamam fundraiser
    • Beach cleanup
    • Aadi Street festival

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

  • Leadership and professional

    Leadership opportunities include student council and induction into a Rotary Interact Club for Grade 10 students.

    • Student Council
    • Rotary Interact Club

    School website · Checked 2026-11-08

Location

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Bethel Nagar North 9th Street, Injambakkam, Chennai-600115

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