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Lady Andal School

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹24,500 - 34,200
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Hindi, German, Spanish, Tamil
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lady Andal School is an IB World School in Chennai offering the IB Continuum for ages 4 to 18 (PYP, MYP, DP). The medium of instruction is English, with Language A English and Language B options in Hindi, German and Spanish; Tamil is Language C and is taught as a mother tongue. The school is part of The Madras Seva Sadan, a long‑standing organisation founded in 1928 to uplift underprivileged women and girls, which informs its ethos of service and community engagement. The Primary Years Programme runs Kindergarten to Class 5, the Middle Years Programme from Class 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme from Class 11 to 12. Facilities include science laboratories (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), an ICT Lab, a Design Lab, Visual Arts Studio, MakerSpace, and I&S Lab, plus a Resource Centre with over 8,500 books. The campus also features a 25‑metre ORCA swimming pool, a futsal turf, basketball and cricket facilities, and a 1,192‑seat concert hall with a large stage and advanced audio and lighting.

Shenstone Park, No. 7, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600031, India

The Essentials

Lady Andal School has instruction in English.

Location
Shenstone Park, No.7, Harrington Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600031. The school is located in the Harrington Road area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The campus is in Shenstone Park along Harrington Road.

Stages
Early Years Programme (EYP) including LKG/UKG; Primary Years Programme (PYP) Grades 1–5; Middle Years Programme (MYP) Grades 6–8; Diploma Programme (DP) Grades 11–12.

Type
IB World School offering the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Additional learning support
The school has a SEN educator and a Counsellor who support the teaching and learning process.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
LKG/UKG 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Grades 1–5 7:40 a.m.–2:10 p.m.; Grades 6–8 7:40 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Grades 9–10 7:40 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Grades 11–12 7:40 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Timings are subject to change due to extra classes.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms and shoes are required; socks must be calf-length black socks (ankle socks are not permitted); EYP wear a uniform with black shoes. Sports uniforms are worn only on PE/gym/co-curricular days, and rubber slippers are not allowed. Hair and nails rules: Boys must have neat hair and wear a black belt (MYP I to V); girls from PYP I to MYP V tie hair with red rubber bands in two plaits or a ponytail and nails stay short with no nail polish; all students wear their identity cards daily.

Food Options
There is a fully functional cafeteria; the food is vegetarian and nutritious.

House System
The school has a house system with seven houses: Emerald, Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Ruby, Jade.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a unit of The Madras Seva Sadan, a charitable organization founded in 1928 by Sir and Lady M. Venkatasubba Rao.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lady Andal School ranges from INR 24,500 to INR 34,200 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No published application or admission fee amount is available for public download. Admission offers require prompt confirmation and payment; the school provides specific application/admission fee instructions to families at the time of offer.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a grade‑wise or term‑wise tuition schedule for public download. Detailed, grade‑specific tuition amounts and the complete fee schedule are provided to families by the school's admissions/accounts team.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are expected to be paid in full at the beginning of the academic year; requests for approved installments may be submitted and are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
- The school issues reminders if fees are not paid within the stipulated timeframe and may take administrative action for continued non‑payment. Information about the fee structure for the upcoming academic year is shared with families in advance to support planning.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding or hostel provision is listed in the school's public programme and documents; the school operates without a published boarding service and therefore there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, meals, excursions, devices, examination-related costs, etc.)

- Additional charges that parents should expect (amounts not published) include: uniform, transport (if offered by third parties or school), cafeteria purchases (vegetarian cafeteria available), supervised day and overnight excursions (PYP and higher years), co‑curricular/extracurricular activity fees, and learning devices (tablets/laptops required from Grade 3 upward). Specific charges for these items are provided by the accounts/admissions office.

Refund information

- Refunds are not described as an automatic entitlement; requests for a refund (for example, when a student transfers mid‑year) are considered by the school management on a case‑by‑case basis. Administrative clearance, return of school property, and verification of dues are required before any final documentation is issued.

Fee payment options and process

- Payments are made through the school's designated online payment system. The school requires fee payments via NEFT transfer to the school's official bank account; login credentials and detailed payment instructions are provided by the Accounts Department. Parents receive receipts upon completion of payment. Installment requests must be formally submitted and are approved at the school's discretion.

Practical note for parents (procedural)

- The school provides the definitive fee schedule, payment portal access, bank details, and any signed fee schedule directly through the admissions/accounts process at the time an offer is made or during formal admissions communications.
Academics

Lady Andal School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
An IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Programmes run Kindergarten–Class 5 (PYP), Class 6–10 (MYP) and Class 11–12 (DP). The medium of instruction is English. Language A is English; Language B options include Hindi, German and Spanish; Tamil is Language C. Tamil and Hindi are taught as mother tongue languages. Language in the Primary Years Programme uses English as the language of instruction, with Language B options including Hindi, German and Spanish, and Tamil as Language C. In the Middle Years Programme, Language and Literature are taught in English; Language Acquisition options include Hindi and German, with Tamil offered as a hobby language. The library supports reading in English, Hindi, Tamil and German to support inquiry-based learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Higher Education Progression
Career & College Counselling is provided. The College Events page lists university outreach activities including NZ University Visit, DP College Counselling Orientation, OP Jindal Global University sessions, UK Open Day and other international university events to support student pathways.

Gifted and Talented
The Inclusion Policy includes provisions for students who are gifted and talented.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes the IB Learner Profile, cultivating inquirers, thinkers, and compassionate global citizens, and focuses on holistic development including social and cultural skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has SEN support with a dedicated SEN specialist who works with teachers and students; uses Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and classroom buddy systems to empower each child.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is prioritized; the school offers regular interactions with the School Counsellor in a safe environment. Teachers and students are encouraged to express thoughts and feelings respectfully, and wellbeing initiatives, workshops, and activities foster a positive, nurturing school culture.
Parent Experience

History
Lady Andal School is an IB World School in Chennai and aunit of The Madras Seva Sadan, an institution founded in 1928 to uplift underprivileged women and girls. The school is named after Padma Bhushan Lady Andal Venkat_subba Rao, whose work with The Madras Seva Sadan inspired the institution's ethos. Krithika Kumar Quintal, founder of Lady Andal School, has served as Honorary General Secretary of The Madras Seva Sadan since 2017. The school offers International Baccalaureate programmes—PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme—within the IB Continuum and upholds the motto “Service with a Smile.”

Community
The school fosters a vibrant learning community with clubs such as Heritage, Literary, Chess, Dance and Crochet. The Madras Seva Sadan, the school's parent organization, was founded in 1928 as a Home for grown-up girls and young women who were poor and destitute. Regular events and community activities are showcased in the school's events pages, including literary fests and educational trips that bring students, families and staff together. Service-oriented activities and annual school events reflect the school's engagement with the broader community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent–teacher interactions are a formal part of the school's approach. Parents meet with respective PYP/MYP teachers after arranging an appointment, and entering classrooms during class hours is not permitted. Progress is communicated through term reports and scheduled parent–teacher interactions to discuss goals and student development; digital progress tracking is available via the Toddle platform. The school also conducts coffee mornings, meet-and-greets, and three‑way conferences to promote transparency and collaboration between parents and teachers. Toddle provides ongoing access for parents to monitor learning progress, and school policies outline regular parent–teacher communication aligned with admissions and assessment practices.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms are well-lit and airy to support learner-centered learning. The campus houses science laboratories (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) and ICT Lab, plus a Design Lab. Visual Arts Studio, PSPE spaces, MakerSpace, I&S Lab, and Mathematics Labs support IB learning. The Resource Centre contains over 8,500 books and the campus includes a 25-metre ORCA swimming pool, a futsal turf, a basketball court, cricket nets, age-appropriate playgrounds, a cafeteria, and a 1,192-seat concert hall with a 1920 sq ft stage and advanced audio and lighting.

Sports Facilities
There is a 25-metre ORCA swimming pool used for regular sessions and meets. The futsal turf provides space for fast-paced field activities. Basketball courts are shared with Sir Mutha School for practice and inter-school events. Cricket nets are shared with Sir Mutha School for batting and bowling practice. Playgrounds serve EYP, PYP and MYP, providing age-appropriate outdoor space for physical activity and social interaction.

Academic Facilities
The school provides science laboratories for Chemistry, Biology and Physics, plus an ICT Lab for technology-enabled learning. A Design Lab, Visual Arts Studio, Makerspace and I&S Lab support inquiry and interdisciplinary exploration. Mathematics Labs facilitate hands-on exploration of mathematical concepts. A PSPE program and a Resource Centre with over 8,500 books support holistic and interdisciplinary learning across PYP, MYP and DP.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Imageminds offers a Creative Partner Programme to enhance visual arts and creative thinking. The Music Room and Dance Room provide spaces for performing arts and expressive movement. The Concert Hall, seating 1,192 with a 1920 sq ft stage and advanced audio and lighting, hosts student productions and performances. Playgrounds and arts spaces complement after-school activities and performances beyond regular class hours.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Heritage, Literary, Chess, Dance and Crochet clubs. These clubs cater to different interests and talents. This in turn gives students the opportunity to explore various hobbies. They lead to the development of skills and social interactions.

Arts & Creative
The school has Dance and Crochet clubs. Dramact is an after-school theatre workshop. After-school activities include theatre-related arts as part of the arts program. These arts activities support creative expression.

Cultural & Language
The school has Heritage, Literary, Chess, Dance and Crochet clubs. These clubs cater to different interests and talents. They give students the opportunity to explore various hobbies. They lead to the development of skills and social interactions.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include Dramact, Karate, football, basketball, chess and swimming. These activities extend student life beyond class hours and align with the school's holistic approach.

Community & Service
Service as Action is a whole-school initiative. We engage students, faculty and staff in meaningful service to the community. Our parent organization is the Madras Seva Sadan. The Madras Seva Sadan was founded in 1928 by Sir & Lady M. Venkatasubba Rao.

Leadership & Professional
University and college counselling is offered. Career and college counselling is provided. The school emphasizes leadership development through student engagement and service. The site includes a Career section for guidance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health & Wellness includes Physical health and Mental & emotional Health. The program promotes overall wellbeing through these areas. After-school activities also include sports such as football, basketball and swimming, supporting physical fitness.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. Tamil is the regional language and is mandatory for all classes. Hindi, German, and Spanish are offered as additional language options. In PYP, English is Language A with Tamil as Language C and Hindi, German, and Spanish as Language B options, while in MYP language and literature are taught in English, with Hindi or German for Language Acquisition and Tamil offered as a hobby language, and mother tongue support is provided for Tamil and Hindi.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Lady Andal School offers admission for EYP through MYP and DP-1. Families begin by completing the online application form and uploading the necessary documents. The process distinguishes between Primary Years Programme applicants and Middle Years/ Diploma Programme (DP-1) applicants, reflecting programme-specific requirements.

2. Primary Years Programme applicants participate in developmental interactions, while Middle Years and Diploma Programme (DP-1) applicants undertake entrance assessments to evaluate academic readiness. Parent interactions are included to ensure alignment with the school's holistic approach. The admission process for each track is designed to assess readiness and fit.

3. Admission offers are intimated by phone, requiring prompt confirmation and fee payment. Families are invited to visit the campus to review the learning environment. These steps form part of the admission sequence for enrolling students.

4. Admission for Kindergarten to Grade XI is open for the year 2026-2027, and a Form is available for submission. Applicants should review grade-level requirements and timelines. The Lahoc Activity Centre/Pre-KG pathway also has open admission for 2026-2027 with a Form available.

5. Lahoc Activity Centre/Pre-KG admission is open for 2026-2027, with a Form available for submission. This pathway provides enrollment for early childhood education alongside the mainstream IB pathways. The Form can be used to apply for this centre.

6. The FAQ confirms the IB Continuum offering (PYP, MYP, DP). English is the medium of instruction; Hindi, German, and Spanish are offered as options, and Tamil is mandatory for all classes. LKG age is four years by June 1. SEN support is available, and fee details are provided by the Admission Manager.
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