Chinmaya International Residential School

Chinmaya International Residential School is located at Swami Chinmayananda Lane, Nallurvayal Post, Siruvani Main Road, Coimbatore – 641114, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 30 kilometres from Coimbatore city and sits on a campus of about 80 acres. The school is well connected by rail, road and air to major Indian cities.

Grades V to XII (5th to 12th) as a co-educational secondary school; English medium.

Residential, co-educational, secondary school (Grades V–XII).

570 students from 23 Indian states and 19 other countries.

The school provides additional classes/tuition for students who need help with academics.

India; affiliated to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Chinmaya Mission; spiritual curriculum is part of the program (Hindu tradition).

The daily routine runs from 5:10 am to 9:15 pm for juniors and 5:40 am to 10:30 pm for seniors. It includes jogging, spiritual class, assembly, ten academic periods with supervised studies, recreational activities, evening Aarti and private study in dormitories.

The Chinmaya International Residential School is a co-educational secondary school for Grade V to XII with English as the medium of instruction. It is affiliated to CBSE (Delhi) for the All India Secondary School Examination (Grade X) and the All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (Grade XII). Internationally, CIRS is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) for Grades XI and XII, and children will follow either the CBSE or IB Curriculum in Grades XI and XII. A Spiritual Curriculum is taught across the middle and senior years, including Bal Bhagvatam and Bal Ramayana in Grades V–VII, Life stories of Saints and introductions to the Geeta in Grades VIII–IX, and portions from the Bhagavad Geeta in Grades X–XII. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for Grades XI and XII and the IB qualification is recognized by universities worldwide.

Class sizes do not exceed 25 pupils. This enables more individualized attention and guidance for students.

CIRS achieves excellent exam results. Relatively small class sizes allow the teachers to give individual attention and ample support in the evenings. The progress is regularly monitored and parents have opportunities to discuss their child's academic development. The library provides a broad collection of academic and reference books, journals and current affairs materials to support study.

Graduates have access to universities around the world; the IB Diploma Programme is recognized by universities in India, Europe, America and Australia. Advanced placements and extra credit are offered by many universities in the U.K., U.S.A., Canada and Australia. CIRS provides higher education and careers guidance to help students with university applications and planning.

Merit-based scholarships support high-achieving students, including CBSE fee discounts (15-25%) and IB awards up to Rs 100,000 per year. An Annual Merit Scholarship is awarded to top performers (Rs 10,000 for the top student; Rs 5,000 for second and third). The Maths Challenge provides enrichment for higher-ability students.

The school includes a daily schedule featuring spiritual and values-based development. A spiritual class educates students on higher values and Indian culture. Value-based topics include cleanliness, non-violence, attitude, God symbolism, patriotism, and respect for parents and teachers. Emotional safety is supported by mentors, including teachers and spiritual guides. A counselor and wellness teacher support mental well-being, and the school aims to provide a stress-free environment.

There is a dedicated special educator (Mr. Sanatan Chaitanya). There is also a counsellor and wellness teacher (Ms. Padmashini P) offering guidance and mental health support.

The medium of instruction is English in all classes. In addition to English, two more languages are required up to class VIII and one in IX-X. For the IB Diploma, a second language is compulsory and the options are Hindi and French. Overseas students can choose from Hindi, French and Sanskrit.

A counselor and wellness teacher supports student well-being. The dispensary is headed by a Medical Doctor with a team of nurses available around the clock. There is a tie-up with KG hospital in the city for medical care when needed.

CIRS has a safety policy focused on the safety and health of students, faculty and visitors. The school has a child protection committee that oversees measures for child safety. The policy covers health, hygiene, emergency planning and disaster management, with drills and defined responsibilities. The safety policy is communicated to stakeholders and is posted on the school website.

1. Registration opens for the academic year 2026-2027 in July. Registration is online and the registration fee is Rs 5000, payable online; cash payments are not accepted. Mere registration does not confer a right to admission.

2. The online application requires accurate information. Fields include the student's full name as per prior records, date of birth as per the Birth Certificate, and caste from OC/BC/MBC/SC/ST with caste certificate required at admission for certain categories. Also required are address for communication, contact number, mobile number, email address, and the Entrance Exam Centre. The Academic Year runs from April to March with vacations in May–June and December, and the Entrance Examination for 2026-27 will be held at selected centres in India and abroad.

3. The Entrance Examination structure is as follows: Grades V–VI test English and Mathematics (2 hours); Grades VII–IX test English, Mathematics and Science (3 hours). Subjects for IB and CBSE Entrance Exams follow tracks: Engineering (English, Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics), Medicine (English, Physics & Chemistry, Biology), and Management (English, Management Studies, Mathematics). For the IB Diploma, English, Mathematics, Science and General Awareness are tested in a 45-minute, multiple-choice format; the XI CBSE & IB exam duration is 3 hours. The entrance exam includes a creative writing section, and the syllabus is general and not based on any single Board/Syllabus.

4. After submission, entrance exam details are emailed to the applicant; ensure the provided email address is valid because communications are sent by e-mail.

5. A visit to the school is possible by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10.00 am and 11.00 am IST. Visits require prior appointment, confirmation mail must be presented at the entrance, and only a limited number of visitors are allowed per day.

Entry Level - Chinmaya Vidyayoga: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship offered to attract meritorious students from all strata of society; the scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the Management, within a defined framework. The Merit Criteria are the applicant's academic performance in the CIRS admission test and their national/state ranking in sports; the Means Criteria are evaluated case by case, considering factors such as parents' occupation, known sources of income, family background, and number of siblings at CIRS. The scholarship amounts are: 15%–25% discount on annual fees for CBSE and up to Rs 100,000 per annum for IB. Annual Merit Scholarship in School - Chinmaya Pratibha: Rs 10,000 per annum to the student ranked number 1 in annual examinations with 90% or above; Rs 5,000 per annum to the students ranked numbers 2 and 3 with 90% or above.