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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, Hindi, Tamil
Typical class size 20
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - Pre‑KG / Nursery / LKG / UKG: Annual tuition INR 137,415. Per term (if billed in three terms) INR 45,805; per term (if billed in two terms) INR 68,708. Monthly equivalent (annual/12): INR 11,451.
- Classes 1–2: Annual tuition INR 143,546. Per term (3 terms): INR 47,849; per term (2 terms): INR 71,773. Monthly equivalent: INR 11,962.
- Classes 3–5: Annual tuition INR 163,509. Per term (3 terms): INR 54,503; per term (2 terms): INR 81,755. Monthly equivalent: INR 13,626.
- Classes 6–7: Annual tuition INR 198,309 (listed as ~INR 198,390 on one directory). Per term (3 terms): INR 66,103; per term (2 terms): INR 99,155. Monthly equivalent: INR 16,526.
- Class 8: Annual tuition INR 243,357. Per term (3 terms): INR 81,119; per term (2 terms): INR 121,679. Monthly equivalent: INR 20,280.
- Classes 9–10: Annual tuition INR 273,357. Per term (3 terms): INR 91,119; per term (2 terms): INR 136,679. Monthly equivalent: INR 22,780.
- Classes 11–12: Annual tuition INR 263,104. Per term (3 terms): INR 87,701; per term (2 terms): INR 131,552. Monthly equivalent: INR 21,925.
Other recurring / one‑off charges (annual breakdown) - “Other” / special fees (annual): INR 19,900 (applies each year). - Total first‑year cost example (new admission) is the sum of admission fee + annual tuition + other annual charges; directories list the combined first‑year totals by class (for example, Nursery first‑year total INR 222,315).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published figures are quoted as annual tuition amounts; the admission charge is a one‑time payment and the additional charge above is shown as an annual recurring amount. Directories also display a monthly equivalent (annual divided by 12) for budgeting. When invoiced termly, a per‑term amount can be computed by dividing the annual tuition by the number of terms the school uses (examples above use common 3‑term and 2‑term divisions for clarity). Payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and the school's official invoicing cycle are determined by the school's billing policy.
Boarding / hostel fees - No boarding/hostel facility is offered; the school operates as a day school. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs commonly payable by parents - Annual “Other” / special charges (INR 19,900) are shown separately from tuition and admission and are applied each year. These typically cover items such as consumables, activity charges and school services as itemised by the school. Parents should budget additionally for uniforms, books, stationery, exams (external examination fees for CAIE/IGCSE where applicable), transport (if used), and optional co‑curricular items; those specific item costs are not shown in the annual tuition figure above.
Refund information - Refunds and any pro‑rata adjustments follow the school's admission and withdrawal policy. The school publishes the admission fee as a one‑time payment and other charges as annual; refunds, if any, are handled according to the school's policy on withdrawal and fee recovery. Parents should follow the school's formal withdrawal procedure to request any refund or adjustment.
Fee payment options - The school's published fee amounts are shown as annual figures; common accepted methods at comparable schools include bank transfer / NEFT / RTGS, online payment gateways (cards/UPI), demand draft/cheque and in‑person payments at the accounts office. For the school's available payment channels, instalment options, and accepted instruments, please use the school's admissions office contact details.
Summary (what to record in a database) - Admission fee (one‑time): INR 65,000. - Other / special fees (annual): INR 19,900. - Annual tuition by group: Nursery/Pre‑KG INR 137,415; Classes 1–2 INR 143,546; Classes 3–5 INR 163,509; Classes 6–7 INR 198,309; Class 8 INR 243,357; Classes 9–10 INR 273,357; Classes 11–12 INR 263,104. - Boarding: not applicable (day school).
(Annual fee figures and first‑year totals are presented in Indian Rupees (INR).)
Academics
APL Global School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Personalized Learning is the core pedagogy. Student-profiles are created for each child in consultation with mentors, subject teachers, special educators and counselors in consultation with management; teaching strategies are differentiated to meet diverse needs and ensure inclusive learning. The Art Program progresses to IGCSE Art & Design by Grade 8, with Art & Design offered at A and AS levels.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
APL Global School emphasizes social and emotional development through the Personal Growth Programme. The programme aims to foster self-awareness and emotional literacy across all levels of the school. The school employs a significant number of special educators to support inclusion and social-emotional development. Teaching strategies are differentiated to ensure that no child is left behind in the spirit of inclusion.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A significant number of special educators work to support inclusion. They function as both teacher resources and student resources, making inclusion a concrete part of the learning experience.
Mental Wellbeing
The Personal Growth Programme focuses on self-awareness and emotional literacy, contributing to students' mental wellbeing.
FAQs
What curriculum does APL Global School follow?
Personalized Learning is the core pedagogy.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Admission fee**
- Admission (one‑time at enrolment): INR 65,000.
**Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)**
- Pre‑KG / Nursery / LKG / UKG: Annual tuition INR 137,415.
Does the school support students with SEN?
A significant number of special educators work to support inclusion. They function as both teacher resources and student resources, making inclusion a concrete part of the learning experience.
What wellbeing support is available?
APL Global School emphasizes social and emotional development through the Personal Growth Programme. The programme aims to foster self-awareness and emotional literacy across all levels of the school.
When was APL Global School founded?
The school originated as a Ramaniyam Group initiative. Early materials describe starting in a small facility and Cambridge accreditation followed.
