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Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹50,000 - 65,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Tamil, Hindi, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur is an IB continuum school located in Padur, Chennai, offering the International Baccalaureate across PYP, MYP and DP for learners aged 3 to 18. The campus sits on ten acres overlooking the Muttukad lake, with lush green play areas and on-site organic farms. The school is part of the Gateway network, with IB World School Padur, IGCSE Sholinganallur, and CBSE campuses in Padur, Neelankarai, and Mahabalipuram. English is the language of instruction, and the curriculum includes IB alongside Cambridge IGCSE and CBSE options. Facilities include a well-equipped library and ICT integration, with languages offered in the PYP (Hindi, French, Tamil, Spanish). A broad range of co-curriculars supports literacy, arts, and sports—Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Dance & Drama), Soccer, Tennis, Martial Arts—and annual events such as the Gateway Tennis Tournament. Community service, field trips, and inquiry-based learning underpin IB programs across age groups.

Jebakadal Street, Padur, Kazhipattur Post, OMR, Kelambakkam, Chennai – 603103

The Essentials

Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur has instruction in English.

Location
Jebakadal Street, Padur, Kazhipattur Post, OMR, Kelambakkam, Chennai – 603103, Tamil Nadu, India

Stages
IB Continuum World School

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

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.

House System
There is a house system with inter-house events.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Gateway Group of International Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 65,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Gateway IB Continuum World School – Padur teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has IB, Cambridge IGCSE, and CBSE curricula.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught at the language acquisition level for students with EAL needs.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School offering a continuum of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP).
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.
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