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Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹64,000 - 131,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 7300
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Samoan
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch sits on a 22-acre campus at 79, Omega School Road (Pallavaram Road), Kolapakkam, Kovur Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600128, India. It offers a range of global curricula to meet diverse learner needs: CBSE; Cambridge Primary through Cambridge A Level; Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge International AS Levels; IB Diploma Programme; Montessori and Early Years programs; National Institute of Open Schooling. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and enrolls about 6,500 students. A seamless continuum links Montessori and Early Years with Cambridge and IB, supported by Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training ongoing. Languages offered include French, German, Spanish, Tamil and Hindi. The 22-acre campus emphasizes sustainability with biodiversity projects, waste and water management, solar energy installations, rainwater harvesting, and facilities include a Paper Recycling Plant, organic garden, bakery, and steam laundry. Co-curriculars include nature camps, robotics, IAYP, and service activities with Hope and Siragu.

79, Omega School Road (Pallavaram Road), Kolapakkam, Kovur Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600128, India

The Essentials

Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch has 7,300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
79, Omega School Road (Pallavaram Road), Kolapakkam, Kovur Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600128.

Stages
Early Years Program (Montessori and Kindergarten) with access to CBSE, Cambridge International Education, IB Diploma Programme, and NIOS; Indigo (Special Education).

Pupil Nationality Mix
6500 students from different countries.

Additional learning support
Special Education Program in association with Davis Learning Foundation, UK; two trained Davis facilitators; Indigo (Special Education) is offered.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
Working hours 8.45am–1.10pm (Monday–Friday).

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

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).

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch ranges from INR 64,000 to INR 131,000 for 2026/27.

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.

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Academics

Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch teaches CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
IB Diploma Programme graduates gain college-ready skills and competencies and often secure admission to prestigious colleges worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
Indigo (Special Education) is offered.

Mental Wellbeing
Value Based Spiritual Education and Life Skills training programs underpin scholastic programs, providing a foundation for education and progress through life.
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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.

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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
Gaia Club focuses on environmental health and wellbeing through sustainability initiatives, while Nature Walks expose junior students to green practices and related wellbeing activities.
Languages

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.
Admissions

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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