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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.
Inside Chettinad Health City Campus, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Old Mamallapuram Road, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India
The Essentials
Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education has instruction in English.
Location
Located inside Chettinad Health City on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mamallapuram Road) in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103. The 10-acre Chettinad - Sarvalokaa campus sits within the 108-acre Chettinad Health City complex in Chennai. The school is along the OMR corridor, providing access to the wider Chennai area.
Stages
Pre Primary; Primary; Lower Secondary; Secondary; Higher Secondary.
Type
International school; Cambridge International (IGCSE) School with week and full boarding residential facilities.
Country affiliation
India
Fees
Annual tuition at Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education ranges from INR 450,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application / registration fee: INR 2,000 per application (shown as the application fee for multiple grades).
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as annual tuition and equivalent breakdowns)
- Classes 4 through 12: Annual tuition fee for new admission is INR 4,50,000 per year.
- Equivalent breakdowns (simple arithmetical conversions of the published annual figure): - Per term (if fees were divided equally into three terms): INR 150,000 per term (INR 4,50,000 ÷ 3). - Per month (annual divided by 12): INR 37,500 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic session: April to March. - Fees are collected in Indian Rupees. Payments made through the school's online facility normally reach the school account within two working days; parents are responsible for ensuring payment details are correct. The school reserves the right to change fee amounts. - Transaction-processing charges apply to certain payment methods (see Payment options below).
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- The school offers week boarding and full boarding residential facilities. An annual fee figure of INR 4,50,000 is published for the listed class ranges; that same annual figure is presented in public fee listings for new admissions (the school operates day and boarding places). Parents should treat the published INR 4,50,000 figure as the stated total annual fee that appears for the listed classes.
Other costs and additional charges
- Additional charges commonly communicated to parents include: application/registration fee, textbooks and stationery, school uniform, examination charges, activity or enrichment fees, meals/boarding (for resident students where applicable), laundry and local transport (school bus) where used. Detailed one‑time or recurring amounts for these items are not presented as separate fixed lines alongside the published annual tuition in the public fee listings.
- GST and other applicable taxes are charged in addition to the fee amounts.
Refund and cancellation information
- Online-payment refund / cancellation policy for payments made through the school's online payment facility: once an online transaction has been completed successfully through the school's payment system, requests for refund or cancellation will not be entertained. Parents must review and accept the school's payment terms before completing online transactions.
Fee payment options and transaction charges
- Accepted payment methods noted for online payments include: domestic credit cards, domestic debit cards, bank net-banking, UPI and international credit cards. Specific transaction-processing charges published for online payments are as follows (plus applicable taxes): - Domestic credit card: 1.05%. - Domestic debit card: for amounts < INR 2,000: as per RBI (0.40%); for amounts > INR 2,000: INR 25. - Select bank netbanking (HDFC, AXIS, ICICI, SBI): INR 22 per transaction; other bank netbanking: INR 14 per transaction. - International credit cards and commercial cards: 2.80%. - UPI: NIL. These transaction-processing fees are payable in addition to the fee amount and applicable taxes.
Notes for planning (factual, direct)
- The published annual tuition amount shown publicly for classes 4–12 is INR 4,50,000 and the application charge shown is INR 2,000. Parents should budget for the published annual fee plus additional items such as uniforms, textbooks, exam/assessment charges, transport and any boarding-related charges if using boarding services.
Academics
Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows Cambridge International (IGCSE) curriculum. Learning is organized through trans-disciplinary projects that bridge subject boundaries. The focus is on inquiry, thinking, making and contributing rather than rote memorization. Project-based and experiential learning provide a lasting grasp of essential concepts and skills. Students engage in collaborative learning and gain conceptual knowledge, relevant skills, attitudes and values. The environment on campus supports sustainable development projects such as organic farming, rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and composting, and supports progression toward IGCSE and O/A level studies.
Higher Education Progression
Progression toward Cambridge IGCSE and O/A level tracks.
Gifted and Talented
Weekend Enrichment Clubs extend learning beyond the standard curriculum. Clubs include Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball, Raspberry Pi Embedded Systems, and Skating. Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball and Raspberry Pi clubs are open to learners in Grade 4 and above (age 9+). Skating is open to learners in Grade 1 and above (age 6+).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to develop individuals who are creative, collaborative, adaptable and resilient. A humanistic approach empowers students to discover the joy of learning, embrace challenge and use earth's resources mindfully. The eclectic program brings the best of curricular approaches to provide holistic teaching-learning experiences. Children learn through a journey of creativity, imagination and self-discovery, and develop as free human beings who bring purpose and direction to their lives.
Admissions
Admissions
STEP 1 Register Yourself. Registration on the admissions portal begins the application for Toddlers to Class 12. STEP 2 Verify Email. After registering, verify your email address to activate the account. STEP 3 Fill Application Form Online. Fill the online application form for the relevant grade and child details. STEP 4 Pay Application Fee. Pay the application fee as part of the submission. STEP 5 Submit Application. Submit the completed application to finalize the admissions submission. Admissions Open for Toddlers to Class 12 with Full Residential/ Week boarding facility. Admissions Open 2026-27.
FAQs
What curriculum does Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education follow?
The school follows Cambridge International (IGCSE) curriculum. Learning is organized through trans-disciplinary projects that bridge subject boundaries. The focus is on inquiry, thinking, making and contributing rather than rote memorization.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- Application / registration fee: INR 2,000 per application (shown as the application fee for multiple grades).
Where is Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education located?
Located inside Chettinad Health City on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mamallapuram Road) in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103. The 10-acre Chettinad - Sarvalokaa campus sits within the 108-acre Chettinad Health City complex in Chennai.
What age groups does the school serve?
Pre Primary; Primary; Lower Secondary; Secondary; Higher Secondary.
How does admissions work?
STEP 1 Register Yourself. Registration on the admissions portal begins the application for Toddlers to Class 12. STEP 2 Verify Email. After registering, verify your email address to activate the account. STEP 3 Fill Application Form Online.
What languages are taught?
English is offered as First Language; English as Second Language is available; Other languages offered include Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school aims to develop individuals who are creative, collaborative, adaptable and resilient. A humanistic approach empowers students to discover the joy of learning, embrace challenge and use earth's resources mindfully.
What facilities does the school have?
Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education sits on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai. The air-conditioned classrooms are spacious and well-lit with flexible seating for collaborative learning.
When was Chettinad-Sarvalokaa Education founded?
Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education was founded in 2017 and is located on a 10-acre campus inside Chettinad Health City on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mamallapuram Road), Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Pre-Primary uses Waldorf-inspired, multi-sensorial education with art, music, movement and play. The approach blends nature, creativity and experiential learning to educate the whole child. This philosophy is reflected in the early years curriculum.
