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Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹450,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages English, Tamil, Hindi, French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education sits on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels, alongside a Waldorf Steiner-inspired approach for early years. Learning is organized as trans-disciplinary, project-based inquiry that bridges subjects and emphasizes thinking, making and contributing over rote memorization. The curriculum supports progression toward IGCSE and O/A level studies and integrates sustainable development through organic farming, rainwater harvesting, solar energy and composting. Onsite medical assistance is available within health city campus. Facilities include air-conditioned, flexible classrooms; language labs; an art studio; science labs; a computer science lab; a 1200-seat auditorium; a library; music and dance studios; a forest-and-farm education space with a culinary lab. Sports facilities include an athletic track, stadium, football and basketball fields and a swimming pool. The Sarvalokaa Residence provides day and week boarding and fosters service-minded culture for families.

Inside Chettinad Health City Campus, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Old Mamallapuram Road, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India

The Essentials

Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education has instruction in English.

Location
Located inside Chettinad Health City on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mamallapuram Road) in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103. The 10-acre Chettinad - Sarvalokaa campus sits within the 108-acre Chettinad Health City complex in Chennai. The school is along the OMR corridor, providing access to the wider Chennai area.

Stages
Pre Primary; Primary; Lower Secondary; Secondary; Higher Secondary.

Type
International school; Cambridge International (IGCSE) School with week and full boarding residential facilities.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school offers weekly and full residential facilities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is run by the Rajah Muthiah Chettiar Charitable and Educational Trust of the Chettinad Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education ranges from INR 450,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application / registration fee: INR 2,000 per application (shown as the application fee for multiple grades).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as annual tuition and equivalent breakdowns)

- Classes 4 through 12: Annual tuition fee for new admission is INR 4,50,000 per year.

- Equivalent breakdowns (simple arithmetical conversions of the published annual figure):
- Per term (if fees were divided equally into three terms): INR 150,000 per term (INR 4,50,000 ÷ 3).
- Per month (annual divided by 12): INR 37,500 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic session: April to March.
- Fees are collected in Indian Rupees. Payments made through the school's online facility normally reach the school account within two working days; parents are responsible for ensuring payment details are correct. The school reserves the right to change fee amounts.
- Transaction-processing charges apply to certain payment methods (see Payment options below).

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- The school offers week boarding and full boarding residential facilities. An annual fee figure of INR 4,50,000 is published for the listed class ranges; that same annual figure is presented in public fee listings for new admissions (the school operates day and boarding places). Parents should treat the published INR 4,50,000 figure as the stated total annual fee that appears for the listed classes.

Other costs and additional charges

- Additional charges commonly communicated to parents include: application/registration fee, textbooks and stationery, school uniform, examination charges, activity or enrichment fees, meals/boarding (for resident students where applicable), laundry and local transport (school bus) where used. Detailed one‑time or recurring amounts for these items are not presented as separate fixed lines alongside the published annual tuition in the public fee listings.

- GST and other applicable taxes are charged in addition to the fee amounts.

Refund and cancellation information

- Online-payment refund / cancellation policy for payments made through the school's online payment facility: once an online transaction has been completed successfully through the school's payment system, requests for refund or cancellation will not be entertained. Parents must review and accept the school's payment terms before completing online transactions.

Fee payment options and transaction charges

- Accepted payment methods noted for online payments include: domestic credit cards, domestic debit cards, bank net-banking, UPI and international credit cards. Specific transaction-processing charges published for online payments are as follows (plus applicable taxes):
- Domestic credit card: 1.05%.
- Domestic debit card: for amounts < INR 2,000: as per RBI (0.40%); for amounts > INR 2,000: INR 25.
- Select bank netbanking (HDFC, AXIS, ICICI, SBI): INR 22 per transaction; other bank netbanking: INR 14 per transaction.
- International credit cards and commercial cards: 2.80%.
- UPI: NIL.
These transaction-processing fees are payable in addition to the fee amount and applicable taxes.

Notes for planning (factual, direct)

- The published annual tuition amount shown publicly for classes 4–12 is INR 4,50,000 and the application charge shown is INR 2,000. Parents should budget for the published annual fee plus additional items such as uniforms, textbooks, exam/assessment charges, transport and any boarding-related charges if using boarding services.
Academics

Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows Cambridge International (IGCSE) curriculum. Learning is organized through trans-disciplinary projects that bridge subject boundaries. The focus is on inquiry, thinking, making and contributing rather than rote memorization. Project-based and experiential learning provide a lasting grasp of essential concepts and skills. Students engage in collaborative learning and gain conceptual knowledge, relevant skills, attitudes and values. The environment on campus supports sustainable development projects such as organic farming, rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and composting, and supports progression toward IGCSE and O/A level studies.

Higher Education Progression
Progression toward Cambridge IGCSE and O/A level tracks.

Gifted and Talented
Weekend Enrichment Clubs extend learning beyond the standard curriculum. Clubs include Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball, Raspberry Pi Embedded Systems, and Skating. Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball and Raspberry Pi clubs are open to learners in Grade 4 and above (age 9+). Skating is open to learners in Grade 1 and above (age 6+).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to develop individuals who are creative, collaborative, adaptable and resilient. A humanistic approach empowers students to discover the joy of learning, embrace challenge and use earth's resources mindfully. The eclectic program brings the best of curricular approaches to provide holistic teaching-learning experiences. Children learn through a journey of creativity, imagination and self-discovery, and develop as free human beings who bring purpose and direction to their lives.
Parent Experience

History
Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education was founded in 2017 and is located on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mamallapuram Road), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a Cambridge International (IGCSE) School with week and full boarding residential facilities. The school aims to develop creative, collaborative, adaptable and resilient individuals through a humanistic approach that supports joyful and limitless learning.

Community
The school sits on a 10-acre campus within Chettinad Health City in OMR Kelambakkam, Chennai. It is a Cambridge International (IGCSE) School with week and full boarding facilities. The program emphasizes holistic teaching-learning experiences, creativity, collaboration, adaptability and resilience, and promotes respect for cultures with a global outlook. A For Parents section includes Events, Vikasa, Media, Celebration, Newsletters and Blogs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education sits on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai. The air-conditioned classrooms are spacious and well-lit with flexible seating for collaborative learning. The campus includes language labs, an art studio, science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and a junior composite lab), and a computer science lab. It also features a 1200-seat auditorium, a music studio, a dance & theatre studio, a library, a forest & farm education space, and a culinary lab. Day boarding and week boarding are available, and medical assistance is provided on site within the health city campus.

Sports Facilities
The state-of-the-art sports facilities comprise an athletic track, an indoor stadium, football and basketball fields and a swimming pool. The extensive sports facilities are complemented by a well-researched physical literacy curriculum, aimed at instilling fitness as a habit and a way of life.

Academic Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms are spacious and well-lit with flexible seating. Language labs help students learn Indian and foreign languages and cultures. An Art & Design lab provides a platform to express creativity with a variety of resources. Science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and a junior composite lab facilitate learning through inquiry, exploration and discovery, while the Computer Science Lab supports technology-based learning. The libraries are equipped with a variety of age-appropriate books and cozy reading areas for group reading, storytelling and discussions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music Studio is acoustically designed and houses a variety of instruments. Dance & Theatre Studio supports movement and expression, with theatre fostering creativity and communication. Forest & Farm Education spaces provide learning beyond the classroom, with an integrated farm, orchards and organic gardens. Culinary Lab offers hands-on cooking experiences using harvest from the organic garden. The Chettinad Sarvalokaa Student's Residency provides day and week boarding on site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs weekend enrichment clubs designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. Enrichment clubs include Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball, Raspberry Pi - Embedded Systems, and Skating; these programs expand students' thinking and practical skills. The weekend program runs on Saturdays and Sundays and ends with a showcase where participants receive certificates. It aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving through activities outside the standard curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Pre-Primary uses Waldorf-inspired, multi-sensorial education with art, music, movement and play. The approach blends nature, creativity and experiential learning to educate the whole child. This philosophy is reflected in the early years curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Japanese Language is offered as an after-school activity, introducing learners to language and culture. The school also hosts language and cultural events such as the Spanish Language Olympics. These activities promote cross-cultural engagement.

Social & Hobbies
Football, Skating and Athletics are offered as after-school activities. These activities provide opportunities for physical activity, teamwork and fitness. They complement weekend enrichment programs that expand interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
The leadership team emphasizes service as part of education. The chairman's motto is Strive, Save and Serve, and the school aims to empower students to lead and to serve. Events and cocurricular activities foster collaboration, responsibility and community-minded service.

Leadership & Professional
Dr. Muthiah Ramaswamy is Chairman; Geetha Muthiah is Founder & Trustee; Trayee Sinha is Director; Dr. Gayathri Deepak is Advisor; Maya Thiagarajan is Mentor; Mallika Ganapathy is Mentor.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sarvalokaa Residence offers weekly and full residential facilities. The campus operates as a residential school with boarding options. Nature-based education is integrated in the curriculum, and Wellbeing is a major aspect of learning and community life.
Languages

Language Provision
English is offered as First Language; English as Second Language is available; Other languages offered include Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
STEP 1 Register Yourself. Registration on the admissions portal begins the application for Toddlers to Class 12. STEP 2 Verify Email. After registering, verify your email address to activate the account. STEP 3 Fill Application Form Online. Fill the online application form for the relevant grade and child details. STEP 4 Pay Application Fee. Pay the application fee as part of the submission. STEP 5 Submit Application. Submit the completed application to finalize the admissions submission. Admissions Open for Toddlers to Class 12 with Full Residential/ Week boarding facility. Admissions Open 2026-27.
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