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MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Tamil, Hindi, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School, founded in 2009 and located at 179 Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, offers Cambridge and International Baccalaureate curricula. It provides Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for Grades 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Admission for IGCSE and IB DP is based on entrance tests and age-related requirements. The school provides a progression pathway from Cambridge Secondary to IGCSE to IB DP, complemented by an Enrichment Programme. It was the first Indian school in Chennai to offer the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. Facilities include classrooms, a library, science laboratories, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and a dedicated sports facility. English is the language of instruction, with Tamil, French or Hindi offered as second languages. The school offers clubs including the Heritage Club and performing arts, and promotes service learning and leadership opportunities for students' futures.

179, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 60 004, India

The Essentials

Location
The school is located at 179, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. The school is in the Mylapore neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is accessible via the city's road network.

Stages
The school offers Cambridge Secondary Programme for Grades 6–8; The school offers IGCSE for Grades 9–10; The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12.

Country affiliation
The school is located in India.

School day structure
The school runs Monday to Friday with a morning assembly at 8:40 AM. Grades 6–8 run 8:30 AM–3:00 PM; Grades 9–10 run 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Grades IB-I and IB-II run 8:10 AM–4:00 PM. Working Saturdays occur as per the school calendar, from 8:40 AM to 1:00 PM.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not provided. The school functions as a co-educational day school. The daytime schedule varies by grade: Grades 6–8 8:30 AM–3:00 PM; Grades 9–10 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; IB I and IB II 8:10 AM–4:00 PM. Working Saturdays are scheduled for different grades and run from 8:40 AM to 1:00 PM.

House System
There are four Houses: Kailash, Vindhyas, Nilgiris, and Aravallis. Kailash House – Dignity, Discipline and Divinity; Vindhyas House – Wisdom, Valor and Vitality; Nilgiris House – Peace, Perseverance and Prosperity; Aravallis House – Aspire, Aim and Achieve.

Governance and Ownership
It functions under the aegis of the M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar Foundation. The Foundation is the governing entity.
Fees
Application / Registration fees

- INR 2,500 — Registration (application) fee payable at the time of registration. The registration fee is collected in cash.

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

- Tuition fees (per term and per year, broken down by year group) are not published in the school's publicly available price/fees pages for the 2026/27 academic year. No per-term or per-year tuition schedule for Grades 6–12 / IGCSE / IB DP is provided in the publicly available price table or admission information.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school does not publish a detailed billing schedule or standard payment terms (for example, number of instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) for tuition on its publicly available fee pages for 2026/27. The only published payment instruction associated with admission is that the registration fee is to be paid in cash at registration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding facilities: DAY. The school operates as a day school (no boarding), therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, deposits, exam or activity charges, etc.)

- No published schedule for additional charges such as uniform, transport, refundable caution/deposit, examination fees, books & stationery, enrichment/activity charges, or house/club fees appears on the school's public price/fees pages for 2026/27.

Refund information

- No public fee-refund policy or specific refund rules for registration or tuition (for withdrawal, cancellation, or non-attendance) are published on the school's public fee/price pages for 2026/27.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online gateway, etc.)

- The school's publicly available admission and price information for 2026/27 does not list standard fee payment methods for tuition (for example: credit card, bank transfer/NEFT, cheque/DD, or online payment gateway). The only payment detail published for admissions is that the registration fee is payable in cash at registration.

Summary

- Published, actionable fee item: INR 2,500 registration fee (cash).
- Not published on the school's public price/fee information for the 2026/27 academic year: detailed tuition amounts by year group (per term / per year), billing schedule and payment terms for tuition, boarding fees (not applicable — school is day only), other ancillary fees (uniform, transport, deposits, exam/activity charges), refund policy, and standard payment method options.
Academics

MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
Cambridge Secondary Programme is offered for Grades 6–8 as the lower secondary phase. Cambridge IGCSE is available to students who have completed Class VIII or Cambridge Checkpoint, with admission based on an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available to students who have completed Std X, with admission based on an Admission Test and other age-related requirements. The school provides a pathway from Cambridge Secondary to IGCSE to IB DP. An Enrichment Programme is included within Academics to supplement core study.

Higher Education Progression
Higher Education Guidance System provides college and career planning to optimize students' success in higher education. It includes interactive sessions with college representatives from the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United States, Canada, and other countries to explore options. Guidance covers course and country selection, test preparation, timelines, and college applications, including scholarships and backup options.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment Programme is part of Academics. Service Learning Programme is compulsory for grades 6 to 10, promoting service activities and reflection and supporting the transition to the IB programme.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16 to 19. It is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The Diploma Programme prepares students to be active participants in a global society. The School Profile notes a global and state-of-the-art approach to education through the programme.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has publicly described programmes focused on mental health and holistic wellbeing. In published material from 2021–2022, there are reports of sessions dedicated to mental wellness and coping with anxiety, stress, and related issues. The reports describe activities on developing coping skills, positive thinking, managing emotions, breathing and mindfulness, physical exercise, diet and sleep. The school's counselling ecosystem includes access to psychometric assessments and specialised sessions with professionals to support student wellbeing and career planning. The Diploma Programme and overall school culture reinforce well-being as part of learning.
Parent Experience

History
The M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School was founded in 2009. It is located at 179 Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. It was the first Indian school in Chennai to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme for grades 11 and 12 (IBDP). The primary aims are to develop the body, mind, intellect and conscience of the pupils and to help them use these capacities in service of the community and the country. Its vision emphasizes holistic learning while upholding Indian culture and heritage.

Community
The school hosts a broad slate of events in arts, sciences, sports and culture, including Art Exhibitions, Science Exhibitions and Sports Day. Cultural activities include a French Cultural Fest and Pongal Celebrations, with service and leadership events such as CAS visits and Joy of Giving Week. Student leadership and interschool participation are nurtured through the Interact Club, World Scholar's Cup debates, Interschool Culturals and the MCTM MUN, along with Investiture and Graduation ceremonies. Alumni Meet and other celebrations are part of school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms are designed for learning. The cafeteria provides meals on campus. The library offers books and learning resources. Laboratories support science experiments and practical work. An auditorium hosts assemblies and events.

Sports Facilities
The school has a dedicated Sports Facility. The Sports Facility is highlighted on the campus infrastructure with multiple images of sports spaces. The facility supports physical education and a variety of on‑campus sports activities. The campus infrastructure includes spaces intended to support student athletic development.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are designed for instruction. The library provides books and other learning resources. Laboratories support science experiments and practical work. There are spaces dedicated to academic activities that support study and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts are offered by the school. Sports are offered by the school. Clubs are available for students. Dramatics is part of the extracurricular program. Field trips are organized for experiential learning. Celebrations, House Systems, Student Council, Publications and Intra‑Mural activities contribute to student life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for Grades 6-8, with English as the language of instruction and Tamil, French, or Hindi as language options. English, Mathematics, General Science and Social Sciences, Computer Science and Arts are taught, and students prepare for Cambridge Checkpoint tests in English, Mathematics and Science. In Grades 9 and 10, it offers Cambridge IGCSE, a broad foundation that supports progression to higher level courses such as AS and A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12, which prepares students for higher education and global citizenship and addresses intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being, with recognition from leading universities.

Arts & Creative
The Arts program encourages Grades 6-8 to experiment with sketching, painting and 3D modelling. An exhibition for Grades 6-8 to showcase their work is held in February each year. From canvases inspired by icons to charcoal sketches of human expressions, the program nurtures creative expression.

Cultural & Language
English is the first language, with Tamil, French or Hindi available as a second language under the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme. The Heritage Club operates with INTACH support, offering visits to local historic and cultural sites and documenting experiences through photography, sketches and reports. The school also hosts cultural events such as the French Cultural Fest.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs provide weekly activities across a range of interests, including Environment Club, Craft Club, Music, Dance, Heritage Club, Silambam and Reading Club, as well as Traditional Indian Board Games. For older students, Public Speaking, Quiz and MUN clubs are available, fostering communication, critical thinking and teamwork. Dramatics are integrated with a professional theatre group to develop concentration, voice, movement and script-work.

Community & Service
Service Learning Programme is compulsory for Grades 6-10 and involves visits to service organisations on ear-marked Saturdays, accompanied by CAS volunteers, with structured reflection after each visit. Higher Education Guidance System supports career planning and higher education pathways, including interactive sessions with college representatives from the UK, Singapore and other countries to discuss options, timelines, and opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council is elected through a process that mimics national elections and represents student needs to Staff, meeting regularly to plan school activities. The school provides Higher Education Guidance and interactive college-representation sessions to help students explore career options, timelines and scholarship opportunities, and to plan university admissions across international destinations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education is a core part of the co-curricular program for all classes, with activities including football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, throwball and kho-kho. Yoga is conducted weekly for Grades 6-8 as part of wellness and fitness. These elements promote physical health and overall well-being as part of daily school life.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions opened for the 2026–2027 academic year. Pre-registration forms may be filled online; after submission of the pre-registration form and the latest mark sheet, the admissions office will invite the student to take the entrance test. Eligibility: Cambridge Secondary Programme accepts students who have completed Class V, VI or VII; admission is based on performance in the Entrance Test in Mathematics, English and Science. Cambridge IGCSE accepts Class VIII or those who have cleared the Cambridge Checkpoint; admission is based on an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science, with other age and regulatory requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme accepts Std X in any Indian Board or IGCSE or Edexcel; admission is based on an Admission Test and adherence to age rules and other regulations. Required documents: Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Mark Sheet. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; Entrance Test begins at 10 a.m. On the day: Registration fee Rs 2,500 by cash and the latest passport-size photograph. Entrance tests are in English, Maths and General Science; from March 2026 tests will be on weekdays at 3:00 p.m. Panel discussions with parents and student occur within a week or two of the test. Admissions are granted based on test performance and the panel discussion. Note: Pre-registration and entrance exam do not guarantee admission.

Scholarships
9 students received scholarships; total scholarship value INR 20,08,647.
School Events
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