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Chennai has 5 schools in the affordable category, providing families with focused options.
Compare 4 Affordable international schools in Chennai, India. Filter by curriculum, fees (average INR 376,652), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Located on Old Mahabalipuram Road in Tamil Nadu, Hiranandani Upscale School is an IB Continuum campus serving ages 1 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the Early Years Programme, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, enabling seamless inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning from EYP to DP. The campus houses well-equipped laboratories for science and technology, a library for study, quiet study lounges, alongside fitness facilities and studios for performing arts. From Grades 1–3 a 14-week rotational model introduces second language options, with Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish available as students advance to Grade 4. The school encourages a multinational student body and cultural exchange, with Model United Nations activities such as HUSMUN. Core to the DP are CAS, EE and TOK, fostering independent research and critical reflection, alongside leadership opportunities and community service. Extracurriculars span academic and cultural clubs, including academic, cultural/language, and service-oriented activities globally.
Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education sits on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels, alongside a Waldorf Steiner-inspired approach for early years. Learning is organized as trans-disciplinary, project-based inquiry that bridges subjects and emphasizes thinking, making and contributing over rote memorization. The curriculum supports progression toward IGCSE and O/A level studies and integrates sustainable development through organic farming, rainwater harvesting, solar energy and composting. Onsite medical assistance is available within health city campus. Facilities include air-conditioned, flexible classrooms; language labs; an art studio; science labs; a computer science lab; a 1200-seat auditorium; a library; music and dance studios; a forest-and-farm education space with a culinary lab. Sports facilities include an athletic track, stadium, football and basketball fields and a swimming pool. The Sarvalokaa Residence provides day and week boarding and fosters service-minded culture for families.
American International School Chennai is an international school in Tharamani, Chennai that serves students ages 3 to 18. The campus spans 13 acres and houses over 80 teaching spaces, with a LEED Platinum certification and sustainability programs tracked through ARC. The school offers a North American standards-based curriculum for EY3-G12, including Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Grades 11-12; English is the language of instruction. From Elementary, literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science are taught, with Spanish starting in Grade 3, English as an Additional Language, and Learning Support. Grades 3-12 BYOT. The Discovery Studio and the Design Technology Lab include robotics, CAD stations, 3D printers, and laser cutters, supported by flexible classroom furnishings. The campus includes a 25-meter pool, redesigned track and soccer pitch, two libraries with over 60,000 resources, outdoor learning spaces, and multiple dining facilities. Service-learning, athletics, and clubs enrich student life here.
APL Global School in Kotivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, offers the Cambridge curriculum for primary, secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, serving ages 3 to 18. The school centers personalized learning as its core pedagogy, with student profiles created in consultation with mentors, subject teachers, special educators and counselors, enabling differentiated teaching and inclusive learning. The Art Program progresses to IGCSE Art & Design by Grade 8, with Art & Design offered at A and AS levels, reflecting an emphasis on creativity alongside scholarship. The school traces its roots to a Ramaniyam Group initiative, beginning in a small facility before Cambridge accreditation. Extracurriculars highlight art and sports as integral elements, with co-curricular programs that reinforce creativity, athletic participation and teamwork throughout the student journey. Dedicated teams collaborate to tailor learning and assessment for each student, supporting diverse talents from early childhood through adolescence and lifelong growth.
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