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Kamala Niketan International School

India, Tiruchirappalli

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹33,430 - 71,120
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 3273
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1991
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Tamil, Hindi
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Kamala Niketan International School in Trichy offers a multi-pathway education for ages 3 to 17. It provides Montessori, CBSE (KG to Grade XII), and the IB Primary Years Programme, with the option to move from Montessori to CBSE or IB from Grade 1 onward. Early years follow NEP-based play, enquiry, and hands‑on learning. The 6.5‑acre campus houses 60+( )digitised classrooms and labs, a 500‑seat auditorium, and laboratories for Mathematics, Science, English, ICT, and Robotics. Digital classrooms with interactive flat panels, Wi‑Fi, and Montessori prepared environments support mixed-age learning. Tamil Nadu hosts the state's first AI Lab and an Atal Tinkering Lab to foster innovation and project‑based inquiry. Adaptive learning in Mathematics and English, design thinking, blended and flipped learning, and multi‑age classrooms strengthen inquiry and collaboration. Sport facilities include Champion's Sports Ground; arts facilities support Visual and Performing Arts. Extra-curriculars include clubs such as Kalalaya, Twinkle Toes, and The Band.

6, Maris Avenue, Collector's Office Road, Trichy 620 001, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

The Essentials

Kamala Niketan International School has 3,273 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 6, Maris Avenue, Collector's Office Road, Trichy – 620 001. Transport service is GPS-tracked with trained attendants and scheduled pick-up/drop-off; a Transport Coordinator is on duty during travel times; for route information, timings, and transport fees contact the school administration.

Stages
Montessori (ages 2½–9); CBSE (Primary to Senior Secondary); IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) – authorised since June 2023.

Type
Co-educational

Additional learning support
The school has an Inclusion Policy.

Bus service
Transport includes GPS-tracked buses and vans, with trained attendants and a transport coordinator; scheduled pick-up and drop-off at designated stops; for route information, timings and fees contact the administration.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kamala Niketan International School ranges from INR 33,430 to INR 71,120 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- An application fee is required at the time of submitting the enrollment form; parents are asked to submit the application together with the application fee when collecting or submitting the form.

Tuition fees (annual amounts in INR)
- The school's published fee schedule lists the following amounts shown as "Amount in Rs" for each class (presented here as annual tuition):
- LKG: INR 33,430.
- UKG: INR 33,730.
- I Montessori: INR 45,740.
- II Montessori: INR 45,750.
- III Montessori: INR 45,750.
- UKG (CBSE): INR 33,440.
- Grade I: INR 45,760.
- Grade II: INR 45,750.
- Grade III: INR 45,750.
- Grade IV: INR 45,750.
- Grade V: INR 45,750.
- Grade VI: INR 55,950.
- Grade VII: INR 55,940.
- Grade VIII: INR 55,940.
- Grade IX: INR 62,950.
- Grade X: INR 62,950.
- Grade XI: INR 70,500.
- Grade XII: INR 71,120.
- These amounts are shown in the school's published fee document titled "Fee Structure 2023-24."

Per-term billing and billing schedule
- Fees are collected on a term basis according to the school's academic calendar; the calendar shows term fee collection (for example, I term fee collection dates are published). Parents are requested to bring payment for all fees when collecting the student's admit card.

Boarding / hostel fees
- The school operates hostels (boys' and girls' hostels) and accepts hostel applications alongside the school admission form. Specific boarding fee amounts are not published in the fee schedule; the school states that hostel fees can be paid when collecting the admit card and that detailed boarding-fee information is available from the administration.

Other costs and fees
- Transport: Daily transport service is offered (GPS‑tracked buses, attendants); transport route‑specific fees are charged separately and are not published in the tuition fee table. Transport fees are invoiced separately.
- Incidental / activity / examination / uniform / stationery / deposits: The published fee schedule lists tuition amounts only; additional charges such as uniform, stationery, activity fees, examination fees, security or refundable deposits, and any special-programme fees are handled separately and are not listed as fixed amounts in the tuition fee document. The school's documents and mandatory disclosures reference fee documents and other administrative documents.

Refund information
- No detailed public refund schedule for tuition or hostel fees is published alongside the tuition figures; the school's admission and hostel pages indicate that fee and hostel-admission payments are handled at admit-card collection and that further details are provided by the administration. For cases requiring refunds or withdrawal, parents should follow the school's administrative process.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts online fee payments through payment partners that support credit and debit cards, net banking, and UPI; third‑party payment platforms list Kamala Niketan as a biller and support card payments and net‑banking/UPI payment methods. In practice, payments are accepted via these online channels and by in-person payment at the school office as directed during admission.

Notes for parents (practical points)
- The figures above are listed as "Amount in Rs" in the school's published fee schedule (titled Fee Structure 2023-24). The school issues term-wise fee collection notices in its academic calendar and collects admission/hostel payments at admit-card collection; transport and boarding fees are invoiced separately and are not included in the tuition figures above.
Academics

Kamala Niketan International School teaches Montessori Curriculum, CBSE Curriculum, IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
Kamala Niketan offers Montessori, CBSE, and IB learning options. CBSE is available KG to Grade XII, with the early years (LKG–Grade 2) following NEP's play-based approach. The IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is offered and KNMS hosts IB PYP open days. Students can move from Montessori to either CBSE or IB pathway from Grade 1 onwards. Kamala Niketan has 35+ years of experience in Trichy.

Student Teacher Ratio
Early-years student–teacher ratio is 15:1.

Exam Results
The school demonstrates strong academic performance. Alumni who started in KG have gone on to IITs, NITs, and other top national colleges.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni progression to IITs, NITs, and other top national colleges.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) nurtures globally-minded learners through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Learning is organized around six transdisciplinary themes, with Approaches to Learning (ATLs) including Social Skills (collaboration, leadership, relationship-building, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence) and Self-Management Skills (organization, time management, goal-setting, resilience, mindfulness). The IB Learner Profile shapes character with ten attributes, including inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. Action is fostered through community participation, social justice, advocacy, and service learning. Communication skills are developed to express ideas confidently and listen effectively in multiple languages and formats.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school emphasizes multilingual communication through the IB Learner Profile, with communicators expressing ideas confidently and listening effectively in multiple languages and formats.

Mental Wellbeing
An integrated mindfulness program reduces stress through meditation and yoga. A team of dedicated counsellors assists children with difficulties and stress. There is a school infirmary with a nurse available on campus on all working days.

Safeguarding
Separation anxiety protocols are in place from day one. Safety measures include CCTV, an on-campus medical room, trained first-aid staff, and GPS-tracked buses.
Parent Experience

History
Kamala Niketan was envisioned by Mrs Geethanjali Sathiamoorthy to replace rote-based teaching with experiential and inquiry-based learning and to equip students with life skills. It began with the foundation of Tiny Tots in 1991 and started with 30 students. It has grown to a 6.5-acre campus in the heart of Trichy, and there are over 60 digitised classrooms and labs, supported by a qualified and dedicated staff.

Community
KNMS emphasizes holistic development through arts, sports, technology, cultural celebrations, and service-learning projects. The program fosters active partnerships with parents through open-house sessions, celebrations of learning, student-led conferences, exhibits, and meetings with the leadership team. Students participate in community service and eco-projects as part of the IB PYP framework.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Kamala Niketan has a Parent-Teacher Association. The PTA includes parent representatives and teacher representatives, as listed in the PTA Members document and the PTA Names list. The PTA Names document lists members such as Mohana Priya as a parent representative and several teacher representatives. The institution publishes these lists in the Documents & Information section, under PTA Members and in the PTA Names PDF. The PTA engages in activities and participates in school events to support student learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is in Trichy and has a campus designed for modern learning spaces. It features a 500-seat auditorium with advanced technology for assemblies, parent orientations, and lectures, along with Mathematics, Science, English, ICT and Robotics laboratories. Learning spaces include spacious digital classrooms with interactive flat panel TVs and Wi‑Fi-enabled environments, and Montessori prepared environments with hands-on materials. Tamil Nadu's first cutting-edge AI Lab and an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) support innovation and project-based learning. Adaptive learning programs in Mathematics and English, design thinking integrated with classroom technology, blended and flipped learning, and multi-age classrooms enable active, collaborative learning.

Sports Facilities
Champion's Sports Ground provides facilities for soccer, cricket, volleyball, and athletics.

Academic Facilities
Learning spaces include spacious digital classrooms with interactive flat panel TVs and Wi‑Fi enabled environments for 21st century learning. Montessori prepared environments with hands-on materials support early childhood and classroom learning. The school provides Mathematics, Science, English, ICT and Robotics laboratories. Tamil Nadu's first cutting-edge AI Lab and an ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) foster innovation. Adaptive learning programs in Mathematics and English, design thinking integration with classroom technology, blended and flipped learning, and multi-age classroom setups support collaborative, student-centered inquiry.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Visual & Performing Arts facilities support creative expression, alongside Health & Well-Being provisions and an Event Showcase space for student activities. Co-curricular Infrastructure, hostel facilities, and transport arrangements are part of the campus offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-curricular initiatives extend beyond the textbook, including professional sports and creative arts. These programs cultivate leadership, teamwork, and social confidence through activities outside formal classroom work. They enable students to apply learning in real-world contexts and develop transferable life skills. The enrichment supports well-rounded, capable learners.

Arts & Creative
Kalalaya provides a creative space for exploring visual and performing arts. Twinkle Toes develops dance skills and rhythm. The Band, Theatre, and Drawing, Painting & Crafts programs offer opportunities for musical performance, drama, and visual expression. Art and creative expression are woven into daily learning.

Cultural & Language
Cultural Events build community by celebrating festivals and traditions. Showcase Events give students opportunities to lead and present their work. These events strengthen community bonds and foster cultural awareness and school spirit.

Social & Hobbies
Free Play enables child-led discovery beyond structured lessons. Gardening connects students with nature and teaches responsibility. Enrichment activities cultivate collaboration, social skills, and creative exploration in informal settings.

Leadership & Professional
SASS (Social, Adaptive, Survival Skills) develops teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making. The KNMS Sports Academy nurtures exceptional sporting talent through advanced coaching and mentoring. Career Counselling with Univariety provides senior students with structured guidance for future pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga promotes balance, mindfulness, and body awareness. Physical Education offers structured sports and fitness activities that foster teamwork and resilience. Regular movement and wellness practices support student well-being throughout the school year.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers an English Language Program customized for the child's needs, with students beginning at their current level and following an accelerated path to reach their rightful class level. The English curriculum integrates values and general awareness in its content so that students build English skills while becoming more aware. A Levelized English Language Program teaches English as a skill through a level-based approach, with a customized mix of language components, adapted by experts from the United Kingdom. The Reading Program uses an adaptive mobile reading platform with age-appropriate books and an embedded library program to promote reading; the Writing Program uses a multi-sensory, interactive approach with story maps, drama, and language strategies to support writing.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online applications are available through Kamala Niketan's admissions portal. After submitting an application, the admissions team guides applicants on the next steps and documents required. The intake process may include an enquiry registration and verification steps via WhatsApp as part of the flow. The process is designed to be quick and streamlined. 2. Entry-point admissions vary by pathway and the admissions team can guide you on the right pathway based on the child's age and background. Kindergarten admissions involve a parent plus child interactive session with the Admission Coordinator. Classes I–IX and XI require an assessment plus an interaction with the Admission Coordinator. IB PYP admissions likewise include an assessment plus interaction with the Admission Coordinator. 3. Documents required. Commonly required documents include a family photo, birth certificate, and ID proof (Aadhar / Voter ID / Ration card). A Transfer Certificate and previous school mark statement are required where applicable, along with the child's photo and EMIS and UDISE numbers if available. Income proof may be required if applicable. 4. Campus visit. Campus visits can be booked after completing the enquiry registration form. The visit provides an opportunity to understand classroom approach, safety measures, and learning spaces. Parents can meet with the admissions team during the visit to ask questions and observe how the school supports the chosen pathway for the child. The purpose is to help determine the best entry point for the child.
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