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Chennai campus of Shiv Nadar School in Adyar, the newest of the group's four schools. Offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IGCSE, and the senior secondary stage is aligned to CBSE.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
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2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| EY 1 to EY 3 | INR 165,000 |
| PY 1 to PY 5 | INR 187,500 |
| MY 1 to MY 4 | INR 205,000 |
The school's document states 4 payments per year.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- 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.
- IB MYPOffered
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.
- 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.
- 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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- STEM
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Governance and ownership
Part of a school group run by the Shiv Nadar Foundation. The Chennai campus is in Adyar.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Offers IB PYP, MYP and IGCSE programmes, with senior secondary aligned to CBSE. Assessment combines internal work during terms and term-end exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Counsellors support students' emotional wellbeing, and the school offers career guidance and one-on-one counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
The Shiv Nadar Foundation entered K12 schooling in 2012. The Chennai campus is the newest of the group's four schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Students can explore dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with after-school arts classes and summer art camps.
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- Summer art camps
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include a Student Council and Model United Nations conference.
- Student Council
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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