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CPS Global School

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Tamil, Hindi, French, Spanish, Korean
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

CPS Global School in Chennai offers Cambridge curricula for ages 3–18 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, with Advanced Placement for 11–12. The Cambridge Early Years framework uses Waterford Early Learning Curriculum for 3–5-year-olds. The 35-acre campus has technology-aided classrooms with smart screens, strong science labs, and robotics, chip programming, and circuit-design activities. Creative spaces include acoustically designed music and drama studios, art studios, and the Atheneum library with digital resources. Residential facilities are available at the Global Education Campus in Thirumazhisai, and a 13,000 sq ft dining hall seats about 1,000. Sports facilities include a 400-meter track, football fields, basketball and other courts, plus archery and a skating rink. Signature programs include WIMUN, ILMUNC, HMCA, World Scholar's Cup, IAYP and FutureSake. The motto is The world is your stage.

Chennai Public School Radial Nagar, TVS Ave, Radial Nagar, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600101, India

The Essentials

CPS Global School has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
CPS Global School has two Chennai campuses: a City Campus at Anna Nagar and a campus in Thirumazhisai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Anna Nagar Campus is the city campus, and the Thirumazhisai Campus is located on SH 50, Thiruvallur High Road, Thirumazhisai, Chennai 600124. The campus footprint includes a 33-acre Residential Campus.

Stages
The school serves learners aged 3-19 and offers Early Years (Cambridge Early Years), Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, Cambridge A Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, and Advanced Placement.

Type
International school offering Cambridge and IB curricula with a residential campus.

Pupil Nationality Mix
12+ nationalities are represented.

Additional learning support
The Inclusion Policy provides learning support for students with mild to moderate educational needs in Grades 1-5; for severe disabilities the policy notes partial inclusivity and outlines processes for assessment, remediation, and collaboration among staff and external professionals as needed.

Country affiliation
India

Bus service
School Transport is provided with a fleet serving a 20 km radius; parents can track buses and a custodian accompanies each bus. Transport connects Anna Nagar and Thirumazhisai campuses.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Residential Life: CPS provides a campus hostel for students of Class VI to XII at Global Education Campus, Thirumazhisai, with separate wings for girls and boys. The facility includes modern, spacious hostel rooms, a Residential Head Warden, House Parents and Tutors, dedicated study areas, a 400 m athletic track, and on-site dining and kitchen facilities.

Food Options
The CPS Dining Hall is 13,000 sq ft and seats about 1,000 students, serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens. The cafeteria offers Indian, Chinese, Continental and other cuisines, prepared with fresh produce from an on-site kitchen garden; meals are cooked on campus with separate facilities for veg and non-veg menus.

House System
The House system consists of Alphard, Canopus, Diadem and Plasma; it provides students with an identity and pride within a supportive environment, strengthens belonging and competitive spirit, and fosters student–teacher rapport through inter- and intra-school events.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the CPS Group of Educational Institutions. It is led by Chairman & Managing Trustee Shri N Devarajan and CEO & Correspondent Balaji Dagupati; CPS Global School operates across two campuses, Anna Nagar and Thirumazhisai.
Academics

CPS Global School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered for Grades 11 and 12. Cambridge International Education (CAIE) provides the Cambridge curriculum for learners aged 3–18 (K–12). Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for Grades 11–12. Cambridge Early Years is used for the early years, with Waterford Early Learning Curriculum (in partnership with Waterford Institute, USA) for 3–5-year-olds. Waterford Early Learning Curriculum is technology-based and designed to build the foundation for lifelong learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size under 20 students.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide, including National University of Singapore (NUS), University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Yonsei University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of California (UCLA), University of Washington, University of Toronto, and University of Warwick, among others.
Parent Experience

History
CPS Global School is part of a leading international schools group managed by the Kupidisaatham Narayanaswami Educational Trust (KNET). It offers Cambridge International Education for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12, blending international curricula to foster intellectual integrity. The ten-year journey in international education is supported by state-of-the-art facilities to prepare students for real-world success and to anchor them in world-class universities after their tertiary education. The school's motto is The world is your stage, reflecting its aim to educate globally minded learners.

Community
Outreach is built around Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and the International Award for Young People (IAYP), integrating student development with local and global communities. A journey that began in 2012 with baby steps has grown into a broad program of service and engagement. Activities include a Cancer Awareness Walkathon in association with DATRI, visits to HOPE Special School, and a collaboration to set up a community fridge in Anna Nagar to reduce food waste. The outreach program also features international collaborations such as the World's Biggest Virtual Choir and prosthetics-limb fundraising campaigns.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents participate as partners in the CPS Global School community; teachers and administrators maintain an open-door policy and parents volunteer at events and share their professional expertise. The Gleanings Initiative invites parents to be guest facilitators, with sessions such as Eco Warriors led by a parent. Grandparents Day is celebrated to involve families and features grandparents joining in activities and performances. The CPS Global Student Council's outreach activities involve parent participation in community service, including Cancer Awareness Walkathons and the Anna Nagar Community Fridge project. There are parent-led contributions to cross-campus initiatives like the World's Biggest Virtual Choir and other IAYP-inspired activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 35 acres of green space. Technology-aided air-conditioned classrooms with smart screens support learning. Robotics, chip programming and circuit designing stimulate STEM education. Music and drama spaces with acoustics, purpose-built art studios, and the Atheneum library with digital resources provide creative and research-oriented spaces. The CPS Dining Hall is 13,000 sq ft and seats about 1,000; residential facilities are available at the Global Education Campus in Thirumazhisai.

Sports Facilities
State-of-the-art sports infrastructure includes a 400 m athletic track and Jr. and Sr. football fields. Facilities cover basketball, volleyball, throwball, handball, and hockey, plus Kho-Kho courts and a cricket pitch for practice. An archery field and a skating rink are on campus. An ergonomically designed auditorium seats about 400 for events.

Academic Facilities
Technology-aided air-conditioned classrooms with smart screens support the learning environment. Well-equipped subject-specific science laboratories enable research and study. Robotics, chip programming, and circuit designing stimulate STEM education. Specially designed music and drama spaces with acoustics and purpose-built art studios support creative expression. The Atheneum library provides a spectrum of digital resources to support collaborative study, research and the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Educational trips and tours promote learning through exposure and experience. Music and drama spaces support creative activities on campus. Weekend activities include music, dance, school band, and martial arts. An open-air theater hosts weekend movies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
WFUNA International Model UN (WIMUN), Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC), Harvard Model Congress Asia (HMCA) and World Scholar's Cup are part of CPS Global School's academic simulations, developing global leadership and public-speaking skills. World Scholar's Cup features four events—Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar's Challenge, and Scholar's Bowl—with many teams invited to the Yale University Tournament of Champions. FutureSake is a youth-centred program around Sustainable Habitats, engaging students in research, travel, case studies and hands-on projects. Student-led clubs span Literary, Enviro, Math, Language, Art, Theatre, Photography, Debate, Coding, Robotics, Animation, MUN, Law, SEEDS, Financial Literacy, SDG and Interact, and they plan events with minimal facilitator guidance.

Arts & Creative
Art Education celebrates students' artistic talents through musical ensembles, art exhibitions, original plays, dance performances, musical bands and school choirs. Drama & Theatre is tailor-made and delivered by Helen O' Grady International, with theatre productions showcased by each segment once a year. Senior students participate in bold dance moves and choreograph routines across contemporary, jazz, hip hop and salsa, and may include yoga, martial arts and gymnastics. A Design Studio provides space for students to create their own projects and express themselves.

Cultural & Language
Language Club is one of CPS Global School's many student-led clubs. Cambridge Global Perspectives is offered at the lower secondary level to develop critical thinking, research, reflection and collaboration and to understand cultures around the world in an authentic way. World Scholar's Cup involves topics across science, literature and social studies, fostering cross-cultural learning. Inter-school CPS Global MUN (CGMUN) is hosted annually by core student-led committees.

Social & Hobbies
Student-led clubs include Literary, Enviro, Math, Language, Art, Theatre, Photography, Debate, Coding, Robotics, Animation, MUN, Law, SEEDS, Financial Literacy, SDG and Interact. Club Secretaries are democratically elected and clubs are typically limited to two per student in Grade 6 and above. Outdoor learning and field trips extend learning beyond the classroom and may include service-learning experiences. Sports & Wellness provide opportunities to play one indoor and one outdoor game each year, with outdoor options such as Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics, Archery and Skating, and indoor options like Taekwondo/Karate, Badminton, Chess, Carrom and Table Tennis.

Community & Service
The school offers the International Award for Young People (IAYP) with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels for students aged 14 to 25, featuring Skills, Service, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey. The YES Centre enables CPS Global School to deliver IAYP and guide non-formal education that promotes self-development and community service. The program supports voluntary service and personal growth, and CPS Global has received recognition for its SDG commitments and social impact. IAYP activities foster self-discovery, independence and responsibility through community projects.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is woven into school life, with lower secondary students encouraged to participate in WIMUN, World Scholar's Cup, Harvard Model Congress Asia, ILMUNC, Futuresake Projects and CGMUN. Student-led clubs are planned and run by students, with club secretaries elected for about one year. The school prepares students for external certifications such as Trinity Exams, Cambridge English Assessments, the U.S. College Board suite of assessments, DELF/DALF and national and international Olympiads. Cambridge Global Perspectives supports global awareness and transferable skills through culture and inquiry.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports & Wellness includes outdoor games such as Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics, Archery and Skating, and indoor options like Taekwondo/ Karate, Badminton, Chess, Carrom and Table Tennis. Outdoor learning provides field trips and experiential experiences, including service-learning opportunities across age groups. Lifeskill Lessons aim to build social relationships, reflective thinking, open-mindedness and mindful learning. Drama, theatre and design projects support holistic development and personal well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English for Grades 1–12. Tamil, Hindi, French, and Spanish are offered as second/foreign languages. Cambridge Primary uses English as First Language with Tamil, Hindi, French as Second Languages; Cambridge Secondary 1 and IGCSE offer English plus Tamil, Hindi, French, Spanish as options. IB Diploma provides English Language and Literature SL/HL with Tamil B, Hindi B, French ab initio/B SL, Spanish ab initio/B SL; EAL/ESL support is provided; the school emphasizes mother tongue maintenance and additive bilingualism; the French language program is accredited by the French Embassy as a School of Excellence in French.

Bilingual Teaching
The language of instruction is English for all students from Grade 1 to 12 and English is the first language. The school exposes students to additional languages—Tamil, Hindi, French, and Spanish—as second/foreign languages across Cambridge and IB programmes. It supports additive bilingualism and provides EAL/ESL support for non-native English speakers. Students may engage with multiple languages across programs to develop multilingual competence.
Reputation

Awards
The school received Education World Grand Jury Award for Social Impact (2019); Times Education Icons Awards (2023 and 2024); and multiple other recognitions such as Best Centre Award and recognition in the Cambridge/English language testing ecosystem.

Accreditations
The school offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge qualifications (CAIE) for a K–12 pathway, is a Cambridge Early Years centre, and provides Cambridge Primary and IGCSE options; The school is a registered Cambridge International School and an ISG/IB-affiliated institution.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Know the Admission Policy. CPS Global School admits learners aged 3 to 19 across the Anna Nagar and Thirumazhisai campuses. Age criteria are: Early Years 1 (3 years old by 30 June 2026), Early Years 2 (4 years old by 30 June 2026), Early Years 3 (5 years old by 30 June 2026). For Cambridge Lower Primary through IGCSE Year 1 and IBDP Year 1, the applicant must qualify in the CPS GS SAT and meet school norms. Students from ICSE/ISC, CBSE, State Board and other international boards may apply.

Scholarships
2) Pre Register / Talk to the Admissions Officer. The Admissions Office guides you through the process. Contact the Admissions Officer of the campus to get a brief introduction to the curriculum you choose. You may pre register with the school if you are keen to seek admission before the online portal opens.
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