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Shiv Nadar School Chennai

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Fees ₹660,000 - 820,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 590
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Tamil, Hindi
Typical class size 26
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Shiv Nadar School Chennai sits on a 14-acre campus in Besant Avenue, Adyar, Chennai, designed to blend aesthetics with sustainability. It is an initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation and offers IB Primary Years Programme for EY1 to Grade 5 and IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–8, with Candidate School status and plans to offer the IB Diploma Programme in due course. The school uses an inquiry-driven, transdisciplinary IB framework to develop globally minded learners, supported by a 1:9 teacher–student ratio and 590+ students. Facilities include a dedicated play area, art room, performing arts room, multi-purpose hall, and exhibition spaces on a campus prioritising green cover and eco-friendly features such as rainwater harvesting, solar panels and wastewater treatment. Signature elements include Anandam, an arts journey; STEAM initiatives; and the Aha! Education for Life program, with language offerings: English from Nursery, Tamil and Hindi from Nursery, and French and Spanish from Grade 3.

Besant Avenue Road, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 60020, India

The Essentials

Shiv Nadar School Chennai has 590 pupils, typical class sizes of 26.

Location
Besant Avenue Road, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600020, India

Stages
EY1 (Nursery) to Grade 7 (MY2); Grade 8 added in 2025-26 (MY3)

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
School timings: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM for Early Years; 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for PY1 (Grade 1) onwards

Bus service
Air-conditioned buses with CCTV cameras and GPS tracking; buses ply on all major routes across Chennai
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are provided on campus with meal charges. Meal charges apply for EY 1 to EY 3 and PY I to MY 4.

Governance and Ownership
Shiv Nadar School Chennai is part of the Shiv Nadar School network, governed by the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Fees

Annual tuition at Shiv Nadar School Chennai ranges from INR 660,000 to INR 820,000 for 2026/27.

Registration & one‑time fees
- Registration Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): INR 2,000.
- Admission Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): INR 100,000. Sibling waiver: 50% waiver on the admission fee for siblings.
- Caution Money (payable at admission; refundable on leaving the school): INR 50,000.

Tuition (Annual composite fee) — amounts shown per term (quarter) and per academic year by grade band
Note: Fees are shown by quarter (each quarter is payable at the beginning of the quarter). The quarterly columns correspond to the following periods: Jul to Sep, Oct to Dec, Jan to Mar, Apr to Jun.

- Early Years (EY1 to EY3): Quarterly fee INR 165,000 → Annual total (4 quarters) INR 660,000.
- Primary Years (PY1 to PY5): Quarterly fee INR 187,500 → Annual total (4 quarters) INR 750,000.
- Middle Years (MY1 to MY4): Quarterly fee INR 205,000 → Annual total (4 quarters) INR 820,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The Annual Composite Fee is billed quarterly and is due at the beginning of each quarter (quarters: Jul–Sep, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun).
- Optional services (meal and transport) are charged for an 11‑month period and are payable in four instalments aligned to the school's quarterly instalment schedule. The final instalment covers a shorter period and is proportionately lower.

Optional / Additional service charges (payable in four instalments)
- Meal charges (per instalment):
- EY1 to EY3: INR 11,452 for Jul–Sep, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar; INR 7,635 for Apr–May instalment.
- PY1 to MY4: INR 23,637 for Jul–Sep, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar; INR 15,758 for Apr–May instalment.
- Transport charges (per instalment) — divided into distance categories (Category‑1 to Category‑4):
- Category‑1: INR 12,000 for the first three instalments; INR 8,000 for the Apr–May instalment.
- Category‑2: INR 17,632 for the first three instalments; INR 11,754 for the Apr–May instalment.
- Category‑3: INR 22,272 for the first three instalments; INR 14,848 for the Apr–May instalment.
- Category‑4: INR 26,911 for the first three instalments; INR 17,941 for the Apr–May instalment.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fee schedule is included in the Chennai fee documents; there is no boarding fee line item in the published Chennai AY 2026–27 fee materials.

Other costs (uniform, examination, books, co‑curricular extras)
- The published Chennai fee materials for AY 2026–27 list registration, admission, caution money, the quarterly composite tuition and optional service (meal & transport) charges. Separate line items for uniforms, book charges or a recurring examination fee are not shown in the Chennai AY 2026–27 fee PDFs. Parents should plan for standard one‑time uniform and book purchases as required by the school; official school merchandise (uniform items) is available through the school's authorised channels.

Refunds and waivers
- Admission and Registration fees are one‑time and non‑refundable. Caution Money is refundable when a student leaves the school. Sibling waiver: 50% waiver on the admission fee for siblings.

Fee payment options
- The fee documents and public fee PDFs specify the amounts and instalment schedule but do not list specific accepted payment instruments (for example: credit card, net banking, UPI or bank transfer) within the Chennai AY 2026–27 fee PDFs. Parents complete payments via the school's admissions/payment process as instructed at registration and admission.

Key practical notes for parents
- All quoted amounts are in Indian Rupees (INR).
- Quarterly tuition figures shown above should be multiplied by four to obtain the simple annual composite total for the grade band.
- Meal & transport charges cover an 11‑month service period and are billed in four instalments (the final instalment is smaller to reflect the shorter period).
Academics

Shiv Nadar School Chennai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum
The school is a Candidate School for IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and aims to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in due course. It follows an inquiry-driven IB framework designed to develop globally minded learning; the current offerings run from Nursery to Grade IX. The campus spans 14 acres and supports collaborative, interdisciplinary learning. The school has a 1:9 teacher–student ratio and 590+ students enrolled.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:9 teacher–student ratio; 590+ students.

Gifted and Talented
The AHA! Program is part of co-scholastic offerings.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-Emotional-Ethical Learning (SEEL) is integrated in class from elementary to senior school, helping students understand emotions, manage them, and show empathy. The program focuses on five SEEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The school emphasises socio-emotional health as part of the curriculum and provides counselling through a dedicated team. Inclusive Education supports students with special needs with regular wellness sessions and counselling.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education with counsellors and educators for students with special needs, who address social and emotional needs through regular wellness sessions and counselling.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school supports multilingual learning. All students can learn more than one language like Spanish and French, from grade three onwards. Children will be exposed to Tamil and Hindi from Nursery upwards. Language learning includes development of home languages, languages of the school, additional languages and literacy.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasises socio-emotional health through SEEL in the curriculum and regular wellness sessions led by counsellors. The Anti-Bullying Program and Safe School Space Project support mental well-being and a safe learning environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through defined child safety within school and transport, with awareness of the legal framework (POCSO and JJ Acts). Transport staff receive training on safety and professional protocols, including boundaries and respectful language.
Parent Experience

History
Shiv Nadar School Chennai is an initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation in urban K12 private education to deliver educational excellence and nurture ethical, respectful, happy and purposeful citizens of society. In 2012, the Shiv Nadar Foundation began its foray into urban school education to breach and surpass existing benchmarks in education. Shiv Nadar is the Founder and Chairman of HCL Enterprise. The Foundation has been in the service of education since the inception of the SSN Colleges, Chennai in 1996, and its offerings have grown to span higher education to K-12, rural to urban education, boarding and day schools, and both online and offline education.

Community
The school provides a diverse range of non-academic opportunities, including music, dance, art, sports, theatre, and other co-curricular activities that shape essential life skills. Specialized programs such as AHA! Education for Life, Outbound Learning Experiences (OLEs), student exchange programs, and interactive workshops foster holistic development. Parents are invited to engage in the school community through the Parent Partnership Office, which coordinates parent involvement and can arrange campus tours. Events involving parents include Harmony Unplugged: A Musical Evening with Parents and STEAMphony 2025 – A Celebration of Innovation.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is organized through the Parent Partnership Office, which coordinates parent participation in school activities and development. Parents can connect with the Parent Partnership Office to request campus tours or meetings with the Principal. The Office provides structured processes for parents to contribute to the school community. The school hosts parent-inclusive events such as Harmony Unplugged: A Musical Evening with Parents and STEAMphony 2025 – A Celebration of Innovation. These activities illustrate parent participation in the Shiv Nadar School Chennai community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a 14-acre campus in Chennai with three-fourths of the total area enclosed in green cover. Outdoor and indoor spaces flow around existing trees and plants, supporting a sustainable environment. The campus is designed to blend aesthetics with a sustainability focus and aims to achieve the highest IGBC rating. Current facilities include a dedicated play area, art room, performing arts room, multi-purpose hall, and exhibition spaces. A fully-fledged K-12 international campus with about 4.1 lakh sq ft of built-up facilities is planned by 2026.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-scholastic activities include the Aha! program, Arts, Sports, and PSED.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Shiv Nadar School Chennai follows the International Baccalaureate framework with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school offers PYP from EY1 to Grade 5 and MYP for Grades 6–8, with expansion planned; Chennai is a candidate for the MYP. The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, building deep conceptual understanding and fostering collaboration, autonomy, and reflective thinking. The MYP connects learning across disciplines with real-world contexts through project-based learning and Service as Action.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts and Performing Arts are part of the IB MYP subject choices. Anandam is the end-of-year arts journey featuring paintings, sculptures, theatre, music, and dance. STEAM Programs integrate science, technology, engineering and arts into learning.

Cultural & Language
Languages are central to the IB curriculum at Shiv Nadar School Chennai. English Language and Literature is part of the English curriculum, and students can learn more than one language. Spanish and French are offered from Grade 3 onwards, and Tamil and Hindi are taught from Nursery.

Social & Hobbies
Co-scholastic opportunities include STEAM Programs, Anandam, and the Engaging Communicator Programme, which coaches public speaking and presentation skills. The school also offers music, dance, theatre, sports, and other non-academic activities to build essential life skills. These programs nurture collaboration, creativity, and confidence.

Community & Service
Service as Action is a core IB MYP component. The Community Project is a student-led IB MYP Year 3 inquiry where learners identify a community need, take purposeful action, and reflect on impact. The Personal Project is an independent inquiry in MYP Year 5 that showcases agency, research skills, and sustained inquiry.

Leadership & Professional
The Engaging Communicator Programme coaches public speaking and presentation skills, often with guest faculty. AHA! Education for Life, Outbound Learning Experiences (OLEs), student exchange programs, and interactive workshops empower students to explore their passions and develop leadership and professional skills. These initiatives are part of Shiv Nadar School Chennai's holistic development approach.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Co-scholastic options include sports, arts, and life-skills initiatives that support well-being. The 14-acre Chennai campus emphasizes eco-friendliness and sustainability, with features such as rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and wastewater treatment to create a net-zero built environment. Outdoor Learning Experiences (OLEs) and a campus designed to integrate nature support physical and mental well-being, and nutritious meals are provided on campus. Safety systems are in place to ensure a secure learning environment.
Languages

Language Provision
Tamil and Hindi are introduced from Nursery onwards. All students can learn more than one language, such as Spanish and French, from Grade 3 onwards. Language learning includes the development of home and family languages, languages of the school, additional languages and literacy.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin by visiting the Apply Now page and selecting the Chennai campus. Enter your phone number and verify it via OTP to create your account. Fill out the EOI form with details for the child and parents/guardian and submit it. 2. If the age criteria and seat availability match for the chosen grade, proceed to pay the registration fee. The registration fee is non-refundable. This payment advances the application in the process. 3. Complete the admission form and attach the required documents. Ensure the form is complete and accurate before submission. Once submitted, no further changes are allowed. 4. After submission, a PDF copy of the completed form can be downloaded for your records. Save or print the PDF for reference. 5. To apply for more than one child, log in from your existing account and start a NEW APPLICATION for the second child. If applying for a sibling, select the 'sibling' option in the child's details. 6. The admission form requires documents such as the child's birth certificate, passport photographs (child and parents), identity proofs, proof of address, immunization records, and the last report card, among others; upload clear scans. 7. Age Criteria for Academic Year 2027-28 (Chennai): Early Years 1 3 years; Early Years 2 4 years; Early Years 3 5 years (as of May 31, 2027). 8. Important information: The number of seats in each class is limited, and registration does not guarantee admission. The Early Years draw of lots may be conducted for shortlisted applications, and internal selection criteria include siblings, staff, gender ratio, and diversity of parent profiles. The process emphasizes transparency and integrity, with no undue influence tolerated.
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