Most popular international schools in Chennai

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.

Alphabet International School in Palavakkam, Chennai, operates a second campus at St. Mary's Campus and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years to Diploma Programme, plus the aLphabet Diploma, which provides a US High School Diploma alongside the IB Diploma. The Early Years Programme begins with Mom & Me and Toddlers, fostering curiosity and independent, inquiry-based play. In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Grades 1–5 are taught in English, with Language Acquisition options in Hindi, Tamil, or French from Grade 1. The Diploma Programme (DP) includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service across six groups: Language & Literature (Group 1, English A), Language Acquisition (Group 2, English B, Tamil B, Hindi B, French ab initio, Spanish ab initio), Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA). Founder Kavita Saraf leads IB journey for students aged 2–18.

International Village School Chennai is an IB Continuum international school located at 89-91, Classic Farms Avenue, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119. It serves students from ages 2 to 18 and offers the IB Primary Years Programme (Early Childhood ages 2–5 and Grades 1–5), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The IB approach is student-centered, holistic and inquiry-based, designed to develop curiosity and conceptual understanding. In PYP, language arts, science, math and social studies are taught with world languages by specialists (French, Spanish, Tamil and Hindi) and STEAM/MakerSpace integration. The campus features bright, flexible classrooms with interactive smartboards, dedicated science and technology labs, a library, a professional music recording studio and a performing arts theatre. Sports facilities include indoor/outdoor courts, fields, and swimming. Extracurriculars include The Pursuits Programme, Student Action and the Parent Volunteer Committee, plus outdoor education, and a strong emphasis on community service and languages.

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.