India, Chennai
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The school runs weekend enrichment clubs designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. Enrichment clubs include Archery, Aeromodelling, Basketball, Raspberry Pi - Embedded Systems, and Skating; these programs expand students' thinking and practical skills. The weekend program runs on Saturdays and Sundays and ends with a showcase where participants receive certificates. It aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving through activities outside the standard curriculum.
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.
Japanese Language is offered as an after-school activity, introducing learners to language and culture. The school also hosts language and cultural events such as the Spanish Language Olympics. These activities promote cross-cultural engagement.
Football, Skating and Athletics are offered as after-school activities. These activities provide opportunities for physical activity, teamwork and fitness. They complement weekend enrichment programs that expand interests beyond the classroom.
The leadership team emphasizes service as part of education. The chairman's motto is Strive, Save and Serve, and the school aims to empower students to lead and to serve. Events and cocurricular activities foster collaboration, responsibility and community-minded service.
Dr. Muthiah Ramaswamy is Chairman; Geetha Muthiah is Founder & Trustee; Trayee Sinha is Director; Dr. Gayathri Deepak is Advisor; Maya Thiagarajan is Mentor; Mallika Ganapathy is Mentor.
The Sarvalokaa Residence offers weekly and full residential facilities. The campus operates as a residential school with boarding options. Nature-based education is integrated in the curriculum, and Wellbeing is a major aspect of learning and community life.
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.