Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur vs Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch

	G Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur Chennai, India	H Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch Chennai, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹50,000 - 65,000	Fees / year ₹64,000 - 131,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 7,300
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Jebakadal Street, Padur, Kazhipattur Post, OMR, Kelambakkam, Chennai – 603103, Tamil Nadu, India	Location 79, Omega School Road (Pallavaram Road), Kolapakkam, Kovur Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600128.
Stages	Stages IB Continuum World School	Stages Early Years Program (Montessori and Kindergarten) with access to CBSE, Cambridge International Education, IB Diploma Programme, and NIOS; Indigo (Special Education).
School type	School type —	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 6500 students from different countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Special Education Program in association with Davis Learning Foundation, UK; two trained Davis facilitators; Indigo (Special Education) is offered.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Working hours 8.45am–1.10pm (Monday–Friday).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School transport is provided with published pickup routes and times. The Transport Routes document lists multiple routes and stops (Trip 1, Trip 2, Trip 3, etc.) and corresponding times; stops include Arush Wondermart Supermarket, Jains Green Apartment, Alliance Bougainvillea, among others.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Admission (one-time, payable at offer/seat confirmation): INR 50,000. - Refundable caution/security deposit (one-time): INR 50,000. Tuition fees (per year / by programme) - Public listings show an annual tuition figure of INR 65,000 for the IB/IB‑continuum day programme. This is presented as an annual amount rather than a per‑grade or per‑term breakdown. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admission is confirmed only after payment of the required fees and submission of original documents; parents are required to pay fees when the Provisional Admission Letter is issued in order to complete final confirmation. - Fee collection and invoicing are handled through the school's parent/ERP portal (ERP login is used by the school), which supports installment and scheduled billing workflows (annual, termly or instalments are managed via the portal). Payment gateway charges may apply to online card/netbanking payments. Boarding fees - Gateway International School, Padur operates as a day school; there are no published boarding facilities or boarding fees for this campus. Other costs and recurring charges - Typical additional charges commonly billed separately include: transport (school bus), textbooks and workbooks, uniforms, examination/board registration charges, laboratory or activity fees, co‑curricular/club fees and one‑time kit/joining charges. These items are usually invoiced as separate line items through the school's fee portal. Refund information - A refundable security/caution deposit is listed (INR 50,000). The published summaries available on public listings do not include a full, line‑by‑line refund or cancellation policy for tuition and admission fees; such terms are typically set out in the school's formal fee schedule and admission paperwork. Fee payment options - Fees are processed through the school's parent/ERP portal (ERP/MyClassboard). That portal and its integrated payment gateways commonly accept credit and debit cards, net‑banking, UPI and bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS; schools using the portal may also accept offline payment modes (cheque/DD/cash) depending on the campus configuration. Payment gateway convenience/processing charges are typically applied for card/netbanking transactions. Brief note on available public details and missing line‑items - Public listings and the school's mandatory disclosure page provide the one‑time admission charge, the refundable deposit and an annual tuition band figure, and indicate that a detailed fee schedule exists (the mandatory disclosure links to the school's full fee schedule document). The school's public pages do not publish a full grade‑by‑grade, per‑term numeric breakdown or a complete public refund policy in the material accessible here; those precise per‑grade/per‑term line items and the formal refund/cancellation wording appear only in the school's full fee schedule / admission documents issued via the school's fee portal or fee booklet.	Fee details Application fees - No separate non‑refundable application or admission fee amount is published; applications are submitted online and an application ID is issued when the form is submitted. Failure to pay the required admission/term fee within the prescribed dates will lead to forfeiture of the admission. Tuition and related fees by year group (annual amounts for the 2025–26 academic year) - Preschool 1 (Pre‑KG): Tuition INR 64,000; Activity Fee INR 7,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 71,000; Food Fee INR 12,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 83,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Preschool 2 (LKG): Tuition INR 66,000; Activity Fee INR 7,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 73,000; Food Fee INR 12,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 85,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Preschool 3 (UKG): Tuition INR 68,000; Activity Fee INR 7,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 75,000; Food Fee INR 12,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 87,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade I: Tuition INR 97,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,02,000; Food Fee INR 18,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,20,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade II: Tuition INR 1,01,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,06,000; Food Fee INR 18,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,24,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade III: Tuition INR 1,09,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,14,000; Food Fee INR 18,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,32,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade IV: Tuition INR 1,12,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,17,000; Food Fee INR 18,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,35,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade V: Tuition INR 1,14,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,19,000; Food Fee INR 18,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,37,000; Hostel: Not applicable. - Grade VI: Tuition INR 1,17,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,22,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,42,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. Boarding is applicable from Grade VI onwards. - Grade VII: Tuition INR 1,20,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,25,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,45,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. - Grade VIII: Tuition INR 1,23,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,28,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,48,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. - Grade IX: Tuition INR 1,25,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,30,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,50,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. - Grade X: Tuition INR 1,27,000; Activity Fee INR 5,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,32,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,52,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. - Grade XI: Tuition INR 1,28,000; Activity Fee INR 6,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,34,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,54,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. - Grade XII: Tuition INR 1,31,000; Activity Fee INR 6,000; School Fees without Lunch INR 1,37,000; Food Fee INR 20,000; School Fees with Lunch INR 1,57,000; Hostel Fees INR 2,00,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed for the academic year and payment must be completed within the prescribed dates stated at admission; the appropriate fees must be paid to complete the admission process and non‑payment will result in forfeiture of the admission. The school uses an online fee payment portal for fee collection. Specific instalment dates or termwise invoice amounts are issued to parents at the time of admission or via the school's fee portal. Boarding / hostel fees (residential students) - Boarding is applicable from Grade VI onwards. The published annual hostel fee is INR 2,00,000 (charged in addition to the school tuition and other fees). Parents who select boarding will be billed the hostel fee alongside the applicable tuition/meal charges. Other costs and recurring extras - Refundable caution deposit: INR 50,000 is required at the time of joining. This amount is refundable under the school's deposit terms. - Books, uniforms and event charges are additional and are charged on actuals. - Transport is available on request; parents may contact the transport desk (transport.desk@hfnschools.org) for service availability and charges. Refund information - The refundable caution deposit of INR 50,000 is collected at the time of joining and is refundable. Other refund terms for tuition or boarding (for example, mid‑term withdrawal refunds or forfeiture rules) are governed by the school's admissions and fee‑refund rules communicated to parents at admission. Failure to pay required fees by the prescribed dates may result in forfeiture of admission. Fee payment options and contacts - Fee collection is handled through the school's online Fee Payment portal. Parents should use the portal for online payment and should contact admissions@omegaschools.org or info@hisomega.org for fee queries or alternative payment arrangements. The school provides parent/account portals referenced in the admissions materials for invoices and payment receipts. (End of fees overview.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms for Nursery through Grade 12, with separate daily wear and PE uniforms. Uniforms may be purchased from the school on specific days of the week, and are available for purchase over an extended period at the school premises.	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms. Dress Code: Uniforms as prescribed. Uniforms are for Boys (Grade III–XII), Girls (Grade III–XII), Scouts (Grade VI onwards), Cubs (Grade I to V), Guides (Grade VI onwards), and Bulbuls (Grade I to V).
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system There is a house system with inter-house events.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of Gateway Group of International Schools.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a management team including Chairman Shri Rajesh Rathod, Correspondent Shri Bharath Madhavan, Chief Financial Officer Shri Subramanian V, and Director – Strategy, Research and Innovation Dr. S. Bhavanishankar.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school has IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and CBSE curricula.	Curriculum details The school offers Cambridge Pathway for Grades I to X, and Cambridge AS & A Levels along with the IB Diploma Programme for Grades XI and XII. The seamless learning continuum across Montessori and Early Years, the Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate (IB) creates well rounded learners. Languages offered include French, German, Spanish, Tamil and Hindi.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results CBSE Class XII Board Exam Results 2023-2024 and 2024-2025: Total students 305 (2023-2024) and 293 (2024-2025); 90% and above: 91 and 83; 80-89%: 121 and 111; 70-79%: 77 and 82; 60-69%: 16 and 17; Below 60%: NIL and NIL. CBSE Class X Board Exam Results 2023-2024 and 2024-2025: Total students 326 (2023-2024) and 350 (2024-2025); 90% and above: 151 and 181; 80-89%: 117 and 118; 70-79%: 44 and 42; 60-69%: 13 and 9; Below 60%: 1 and NIL.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression IB Diploma Programme graduates gain college-ready skills and competencies and often secure admission to prestigious colleges worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school offers Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training as part of its scholastic programs. These programs support social-emotional development and personal growth. A team of highly trained facilitators uses contemporary technology wherever needed.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Indigo (Special Education) is offered.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is taught at the language acquisition level for students with EAL needs.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training programs underpin scholastic programs, providing a foundation for education and progress through life.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Gateway International School, Padur sits on a ten-acre campus overlooking the Muttukad lake. The campus features lush green playgrounds and on-site organic farms. Our campus includes IB World School Padur, IGCSE Sholinganallur, CBSE Padur, CBSE Neelankarai and CBSE Mahabalipuram as part of the Gateway network. English is the language of instruction across the school. The address is Jebakadal Street, Kazhipattur, Padur, OMR, Chennai 603103.	Facilities overview The school has a 22-acre serene, green campus in Chennai, away from the Central Business District. It enrolls about 6,500 students from many countries. The campus emphasises environmental sustainability with biodiversity initiatives, waste management, water management, and other green programs. On-site facilities include a Paper Recycling Plant, an organic garden, and solar energy installations to support daily operations. A bakery and an industrial-scale steam laundry serve the campus, complemented by solar-powered systems and rainwater harvesting features.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports & Fitness offerings include Soccer, Martial Arts, Chess and Tennis. Gateway Tennis Tournament has been conducted, illustrating an active competitive sports program. The Padur Activities page lists sports alongside literacy and arts as part of extracurricular engagement.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities English is the language of instruction across the school. Core subjects offered include Language (English), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, PSPE, ICT integration, and Library & Research Skills. The school maintains a well-equipped library to develop language skills and Library & Research Skills are integrated into core IB offerings. Additional languages are available in the Primary Years Programme, including Hindi, French, Tamil and Spanish.	Academic facilities The school teaches CBSE, Cambridge International Education, IB Diploma Programme, National Institute of Open Schooling, Indigo (Special Education), Montessori, and Early Years Program. Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the program and are supported by a robust Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training. A team of highly trained facilitators uses contemporary technology wherever needed to support learning. Kindergarten and Special Education are part of the overall academic offerings.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Literacy Activities are part of the program and include reading, writing and communication development, with initiatives like a Book Worm award. Year-long awareness programs and community service activities are offered to foster responsibility and compassion. Arts & Culture activities include Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Dance & Drama). Sports & Fitness features Soccer, Martial Arts and Tennis, and the campus hosts events such as the Gateway Tennis Tournament.	Extra curricular facilities Nature camps are conducted for Class X in forested settings. Students participate in turtle walks along the ECR coast to study conservation. Tree walks help students learn about campus trees and local flora. Field trips include visits to Nanmangalam forest, Pallikarnai Marsh, and Vedanthangal to study ecosystems. An on-campus organic garden provides fresh produce for the school kitchens; a Paper Recycling Plant produces handmade paper for use in offices and for sale.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Established in 2005, Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch offers a range of national and international curricula to meet students' educational needs. The serene 22-acre campus is located in Chennai, away from the central business district. Curricula offered include CBSE, Cambridge International Education (CIE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Indigo (Special Education), Montessori, and Early Years Program. Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training underpin the scholastic programs, with trained facilitators and contemporary technology enhancing learning.
Community	Community —	Community The school fosters a vibrant community with sports, arts and culture, and a global dimension, supported by co-curricular programs and clubs. Affiliations include Cambridge International Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), along with NIOS and other programs such as DAVIS, ATL, Khelo-India, FIT-India, Bharat Scouts, Interact Club, NCC, RSP, and DAIS. Life at HIS Omega includes sports, arts & culture, global dimension, global education, summer session, and a wide range of clubs.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Literacy activities are designed around listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with collaboration among facilitators shaping classroom strategies. In the Early Years Programme (EYP), phonics are taught through play, circle time, and interactive books to build vocabulary. In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), literacy is integrated with unit investigations, using research, thinking, and communication skills to inquire and express concepts. Students engage with library resources and a range of texts to develop reading and writing proficiency.	Academic & intellectual Robotics Club offers a four-level online course for Grades V–X with hands-on electronics and robot making. Students work with a dedicated kit and can participate in competitions and industry events through Kidobotikz. The International Award for Young People Programme (IAYP) provides Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels with activities across four sections, including a Residential Project, promoting voluntary self-development and leadership.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts are integral to learning at GIS IB, with Visual Arts and Music identified as the primary arts. The program offers a broad range of opportunities in visual arts and music, integrated across the Primary and Middle Years, and into the IB Diploma Programme. Regular visits to museums and art exhibitions broaden horizons and expose students to art from different times and artists. Arts education fosters creativity, empathy, expression, and collaboration.	Arts & creative English Literary Club promotes love of language and develops literary skills, reading habits, and creative writing. TED Ed Club helps students identify ideas, research, develop, and present them in TED-style talks; by cycle end, members may be filmed and featured on TED-Ed platforms.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language and cultural learning are embedded in the IB experience through literacy activities and language-focused units. Students engage with a range of texts, participate in language-rich inquiry, and develop communication skills across a variety of genres. Field trips enhance cultural understanding by connecting classroom units to real-world contexts, including visits to Dhakshinachitra and Mahabalipuram, as well as museums.	Cultural & language Hindi Bhasha Srishti Rachanalay develops pride in Hindi and improves literary skills through enjoyable activities and exposure to classical Hindi literature. Sangae Muzhanghu Club focuses on Tamil literature (Iyal, Isai, Nadagam) with activities in poetry, debate, and classical literature.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Field trips are used to enhance classroom learning by linking units to real-world contexts and enabling shared experiences. Students collaborate in teams to explore topics and present their inquiries, building social and communication skills. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning and language development through unit-driven activities that involve group work and peer feedback.	Social & hobbies Omega Giveaway Campaign engages students in empathetic service, involving clothing and goods collection for others and visits to partner institutions. The Interact Club (Chandrodaya) fosters leadership, service, and community engagement through social, economic, and environmental projects.
Community & service	Community & service Community Service is an integral part of the IB program at GIS. Students participate in projects and actions that demonstrate care and responsibility toward the local and global community. Examples include dengue awareness programs, promoting clean water, and environmental initiatives such as organic gardening.	Community & service Gaia Club drives environmental sustainability with tree plantation drives, Adyar Link Canal restoration, waste and water management, and nature walks to promote campus and community wellbeing. Omega students visit Hope, a school for the mentally challenged, and Siragu, a school for street children, as part of service activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Interact Club fosters leadership and teamwork through community projects, while TANDEM develops critical thinking and leadership through debates and annual inter-school competitions. TED Ed Club builds presentation and public-speaking skills as students research, develop, and share ideas.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports are emphasized as part of well-being, including karate, yoga, chess, soccer, swimming, table tennis, athletics, aerobics, and throw ball. The program notes that the importance of sports and games extends beyond physical activity and supports overall development. Students engage in regular physical activity to promote fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Gaia Club focuses on environmental health and wellbeing through sustainability initiatives, while Nature Walks expose junior students to green practices and related wellbeing activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Languages offered beyond English include ENGLISH A LAL, SPANISH AB, SPANISH LA, FRENCH AB, FRENCH LA, GERMAN LA, and HINDI B.	Language provision The language of instruction is English. Languages offered as subjects include Hindi B, German B, German AB, French B, French AB, Spanish AB and Tamil B.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School offering a continuum of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP).	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application Submission: Complete the online application form and upload the required documents. 2. Application Review: The Admissions Team reviews the application and contacts the family with the next steps. 3. Interaction & Campus Visit: For Early Years (Pre-KG to UKG), a parent–child interaction and observation are conducted; for Grades 1–12, the process includes a student interview, academic review, and diagnostic assessment. 4. Provisional Admission: If shortlisted, a Provisional Admission Letter is issued. 5. Final Confirmation/Begin the Journey: Fees are paid and the original Transfer Certificate and supporting documents submitted within the stipulated period; admission is confirmed only after all steps and fee payment are completed. Eligibility & Enrollment Criteria: IB requires meeting IB program-specific age and entry requirements, along with prior academic performance; CBSE requires age, previous school records, and grade completion; IGCSE placement depends on age, transcripts, and performance in the required subjects. Before You Apply: The online application is for admission to various grades and academic programmes offered at Gateway Group of Schools. Please have ready to upload: Birth certificate; The child's previous academic records; Aadhar Card Copy (for Indian residents); Valid Passport and Visa Copy (for foreign nationals); Student Transfer Certificate (Original); Medical Report (if applicable). Campus visits and interactions are arranged only for families who have submitted the application form.	Admissions 1. Duly filled applications are to be submitted online only. Ensure that the details such as the date of birth and the name of the student, and the names of the parents are EXACTLY as mentioned in the birth certificate of the student. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that the birth certificate is complete and correct in all aspects. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the application. 2. Once the application form is filled out with all mandatory fields and the submit option is clicked, the system will generate an application ID number. This application ID number will be used as a reference number to process the application further. The school processes the online forms upon receipt and will intimate the parent about the date of interaction and procedures through email. 3. The Montessori wing has age criteria: M0 (01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022), M1 (01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021), M2 (01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020). The Kindergarten wing has Pre KG (01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022), LKG (01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021), UKG (01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020). Parents applying for Montessori or Kindergarten may indicate their choice of stream of education from Class 1 onwards as either CBSE or Cambridge IGCSE at the time of admission, and this choice will determine the ward's education stream going forward. 4. Upon selection, prepare digital copies of documents for submission at admission: recent passport photo, birth certificate, Aadhar card, proof of address, community certificate if applicable, report card or progress card for the latest term, a medical certificate showing blood group and any allergies, and any class XI or immigration documents as applicable. Please have three passport-size photographs available for interaction. The date of the interaction is non-negotiable, and the appropriate fees must be paid within the prescribed dates to complete the admission process. If there are any discrepancies between the online form and the original documents, the admission offer may be withdrawn; the final decision rests with the school authorities.
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