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India, Coimbatore
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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.
The Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS) is a co-educational, residential secondary school for Grades V–XII in Coimbatore, India. It offers CBSE for Grades X and XII and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades XI and XII, with students choosing CBSE or IB in the final years. English is the medium of instruction. A distinctive Spiritual Curriculum runs through the middle and senior years, with Bal Bhagvatam and Bal Ramayana in Grades V–VII, life stories of saints and introductions to the Geeta in Grades VIII–IX, and excerpts from the Bhagavad Geeta in Grades X–XII. The campus provides dormitories with separate boy and girl sections, a full-time medical unit, a dental clinic, vegetarian catering, a large pool, gym, and auditorium. Extracurricular offerings span sports, arts and music, science clubs, and service activities; educational tours broaden experience. The IB diploma is recognized by universities worldwide, reinforcing CIRS's outlook in a residential, values-centered setting.
