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CHIREC International School – Serilingampally

India, Hyderabad

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The school at a glance
Fees ₹2,000 - 607,879
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages English, Telugu, Hindi, French, Spanish
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

CHIREC International School, Serilingampally campus, sits on 9.5 acres with blocks and a 120,000 square-foot elevated sports deck. Classrooms are airy, sunlit and well-ventilated with limited class sizes, Wi‑Fi, interactive boards and laptop carts. The campus houses spaces for Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts & Design, languages and the humanities, plus learning labs, a digitized resource centre and a library. Preschool facilities include attached bathrooms, ergonomic furniture, a dedicated library, outdoor play area, dining hall and infirmary. The school follows Cambridge Curriculum for Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Senior Secondary along with the IBCP pathway. Pathways to the Future provides diverse subject choices alongside the IB Diploma. The Serilingampally campus is CIS accredited. Facilities include 24/7 CCTV, RFID transport monitoring, and AC buses with Lady Conductors. Clubs span AI, Robotics & 3D Printing, MUN/TedxYouth, CHIREC Radio, and School Newspapers across campuses.

Plot No: 1-55/12 A,B,C,D,E & F, Kondapur Village, Near Hitech City, Kothaguda (Post), Hyderabad 60084

The Essentials

CHIREC International School – Serilingampally has typical class sizes of 30.

Location
Serilingampally Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, located in the Serilingampally neighbourhood. The campus offers Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs and serves students from pre-primary to senior secondary. A school bus service is provided with 24/7 CCTV on buses, Lady Conductors, and RFID-based handover.

Stages
Preschool through Senior Secondary (Cambridge & IBDP).

Country affiliation
Cambridge (UK) and International Baccalaureate (IBDP).

Bus service
CHIREC Serilingampally provides a school bus service. Buses have 24/7 CCTV monitoring, Lady Conductors accompany students on handover, and RFID cards track movements for secure handover.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Dedicated Dining Hall. A modern, high-tech kitchen with bain-maries serves fresh and hot food to students.

Governance and Ownership
CHIREC International School is part of Cognita, a global family of schools. Cognita sets group-wide policies on safeguarding, health and safety, financial management, and data protection, with regional oversight by a Regional Chief Executive Officer. Governance for each CHIREC school is devolved to the regional team, and independent reviewers monitor safeguarding and health & safety.
Fees

Annual tuition at CHIREC International School – Serilingampally ranges from INR 2,000 to INR 607,879 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- An application/acceptance fee of Rs. 2,000 is charged upon acceptance of an admission offer (effective 25 August 2025).

Tuition fees (annual) — published official figures available

- The only campus tuition schedule published in the school's official fee document for the 2025–26 academic year lists annual tuition for the CBSE — Kondapur campus as follows (amounts shown are annual totals in Indian Rupees):
- Class I — Rs. 305,222.
- Class II — Rs. 316,711.
- Class III — Rs. 325,462.
- Class IV — Rs. 335,194.
- Class V — Rs. 342,875.
- Class VI — Rs. 373,733.
- Class VII — Rs. 384,603.
- Class VIII — Rs. 404,254.
- Class IX — Rs. 404,254.
- Class X — Rs. 420,357.
- Class XI — Rs. 607,879.
- Class XII — Rs. 539,337.

Per-term breakdown

- A per-term (installment) breakdown for tuition is not provided in the published fee document; the figures above are annual totals as published for the academic year 2025–26 for the CBSE — Kondapur listing.

Campus applicability / Serilingampally campus

- The school operates multiple campuses and the Serilingampally campus offers Cambridge and IB programmes. The official fee document available on the school site that lists the above annual amounts is specific to the CBSE — Kondapur campus; a separate, campus-specific fee schedule for Serilingampally (AY 2026/27 or 2025/26) is not published in the same official fee document set available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee document does not give a detailed per-term billing schedule or explicit payment-term text for Serilingampally; the application fee noted above is collected with the initial remittance.

Boarding / hostel fees

- CHIREC is a co-educational day school; the school's published materials identify it as a day school, and no boarding/hostel fees are published. Boarding is not applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, meals, security deposit, exam / activity charges)

- The official fee document available on the site does not publish itemised supplementary charges (uniform, transport, meals, security deposit, activity or exam fees) for the Serilingampally campus. The school's campus descriptions mention organised buses and on-campus lunch systems, but specific amounts for transport, meals, uniform or other ancillary charges are not published in the accessible fee document.

Refund information

- No general tuition-refund policy or full refund schedule for admissions/tuition is published in the accessible fee document for the academic year covered; the available fee document states collection details for the application fee but does not state a general tuition refund policy. (Separate exam or service-specific refunds — for example, AP exam cancellation/refund wording — appear in exam-specific documents, not in the general tuition fee schedule.)

Fee payment options

- The school uses an online parent/fee portal for account access (the site header links to the school's portal login). This indicates online fee-payment processing through the school's payment portal; explicit lists of accepted payment instruments (credit card, debit card, net banking, bank transfer) are not itemised in the published fee document.

Concise summary of available official information and limitation

- An official fee document for academic year 2025–26 is published that gives annual tuition numbers for the CBSE — Kondapur campus and records an application fee of Rs. 2,000 (effective 25 August 2025). Per-term breakdowns, a separate Serilingampally campus fee schedule, itemised ancillary charges (uniform, transport, meals, deposits), detailed billing schedule, explicit refund policy for tuition, and a published list of accepted payment instruments are not present in the single accessible fee document.

If you require the Serilingampally campus' precise tuition, per-term instalments, uniform/transport charges, refund rules or the school's accepted payment methods for the 2026–27 academic year, those specific figures and terms are not published in the fee document currently available; the school's official admissions/payment channels would hold the campus-specific schedule.
Academics

CHIREC International School – Serilingampally teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).

Curriculum
The Serilingampally campus uses the Cambridge Curriculum and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Senior Secondary. The Cambridge Curriculum emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving, and is delivered through an activity-based approach that blends academics with arts, crafts, and sport (more than 60 indoor and outdoor sports). Project-based learning, field trips, and collaborative activities bring real-world relevance to Cambridge learning. In Senior Secondary years, Pathways to the Future provides diverse subject choices alongside the IB Diploma Programme. The campus is Council of International Schools (CIS) accredited, reflecting global standards of quality, care, and continuous improvement.

Student Teacher Ratio
Preschool Serilingampally class sizes are 26–30 students per classroom, with 2 teachers and 1 support staff per class.

Exam Results
Excellent Academic Results 2024-25 show a 100% pass percentage in IGCSE results; two global toppers in Chemistry and Extended Mathematics; seven students achieved 43 points; sixteen students scored 40 points or more.

Higher Education Progression
CHIREC students from CBSE and IBDP curricula have been placed in prestigious universities in India and worldwide. Twenty percent of students are placed in the Top 100 global colleges, with $3 million in scholarships awarded in 2024-25. Over 30% secure admission to their top-choice university through Early Decision or Early Action, and IBDP graduates attend universities worldwide, particularly in the USA, UK, Europe, Singapore and India.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school runs a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programme that is systemic, school-wide, and age-appropriate. SEL builds self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. It helps students regulate their emotions, develop empathy, share perspectives, and form supportive relationships. The SEL curriculum supports personal and collective goals, enhances learning, and improves classroom behaviour and stress management. The program is embedded within the Cognita Be Well Charter framework and aligns with CBSE, Cambridge and IBDP requirements.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is available to students across ages to help them thrive. Early intervention is emphasised, but support can be provided as long as needed. Teachers across curricula are trained to provide academic support, and there are teams of specialised counsellors. CHIREC offers enrichment, after-school and remedial classes to address diverse learning needs. An in-house Remedial Counselling Department works with students to understand strengths and weaknesses and provide appropriate interventions.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is central to learning at CHIREC. The school follows the Cognita Be Well Charter, focusing on six wellbeing contributors. Wellbeing programmes include weekly wellness activities and the annual Global Be Well Day, engaging students, parents, and educators. The Be Well framework aims to foster positive habits that enhance motivation, and physical and emotional wellness. The Be Well framework supports mental resilience and emotional regulation within the school community.

Safeguarding
CHIREC maintains a safeguarding policy designed to protect students from harm, abuse, or neglect. The safeguarding framework includes systems and procedures to safeguard the best interests of every child. The policy complies with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and PoSH at Workplace Act. The school has dedicated Safeguarding Leads and Safety Clubs, plus health and wellness activities and SEL committees consisting of students, parents, and teachers. The Serilingampally campus adheres to these safeguarding principles as part of the CHIREC-wide framework.
Parent Experience

Community
Serilingampally is CHIREC International School's Cambridge & IBDP campus. The campus offers a Cambridge Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Council of International Schools accreditation reflects commitment to global standards of quality, care and continuous improvement. The day-to-day learning blends academics with arts, crafts, sports and life skills in an inclusive environment that celebrates inquiry and discovery. Voices on the Global Stage provides opportunities to present ideas at the United Nations Headquarters. The Cambridge curriculum emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication and problem-solving, and senior secondary studies offer the Pathways to the Future program and the IBDP. The campus features 60+ indoor and outdoor sports facilities and co-curricular spaces to nurture creativity. Excellent Academic Results 2024-25 include 100% pass in IGCSE; 2 global toppers in Chemistry and Extended Mathematics; seven students scored 43 points; and 16 students scored 40+.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Serilingampally campus spans 9.5 acres with two academic blocks and a 120,000 square‑foot elevated sports deck. Classrooms are airy, well‑ventilated and sunlit, with limited class sizes and Wi‑Fi, interactive boards and laptop carts. Dedicated spaces support Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts & Design, languages and the humanities, along with learning labs and a digitized resource centre. Preschool facilities include classrooms with attached bathrooms, ergonomic child‑friendly furniture, a dedicated library, outdoor play area, dining hall and infirmary. The campus provides 24/7 CCTV security, RFID‑based transport monitoring and A/C buses staffed with Lady Conductors.

Sports Facilities
Indoor Sports Arena includes 6 badminton courts, 3 volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts and facilities for squash, table tennis, taekwondo and gymnastics. Outdoor facilities include a 100m sprint track and a 200m circuit, a football field, 3 cricket nets, 5 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 2 handball courts, plus archery and air pistol ranges, a skating rink, hockey and kho‑kho.

Academic Facilities
Spacious learning areas include airy classrooms with direct sunlight, limited class sizes, and spaces for Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts & Design, languages and the humanities, all Wi‑Fi enabled with interactive boards and laptop carts. Cutting‑edge learning labs include Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, Computers, Robotics and 3D Printing labs, Innovation Labs for Primary students and a C‑Hub Lab for Secondary students, plus a Digitized Research & Resource Centre and a library. Learning Support spaces, Occupational Therapy rooms, counselling suites and University & Career Counselling spaces are available, with accessibility features such as elevators and CCTV‑monitored, secure facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Inspiring co‑curricular areas include Art & Design studios, Clay modelling and pottery, Black Box Theatre, music practice rooms, a dance studio and chess.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers after-school coaching and a range of student clubs focused on STEM and academic inquiry. The Artificial Intelligence Club and Robotics & 3D Printing Club provide hands-on STEM experiences. Model United Nations and TedxYouth offer platforms for debate, research and global perspectives. School Newspapers and CHIREC Radio provide student-led media and journalism opportunities.

Arts & Creative
The Visual, Literary & Performing Arts program includes Painting, Clay Modelling, Keyboard, Guitar, Tabla, Violin, Kuchipudi Dance, Yoga and Chess.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations is a student-led initiative to engage with global issues, and TedxYouth, CHIREC Radio and School Newspapers provide platforms for cross-cultural dialogue and global citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
After-School Coaching provides specialised coaching in a range of sports, and students attend sports events at inter-school, state, national and international levels. The sports program includes Athletics, Aerobics, Archery, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Skating, Table Tennis, Handball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Kabaddi and Taekwondo.

Leadership & Professional
Students have opportunities to lead initiatives such as Model United Nations, TedxYouth, CHIREC Radio and School Newspapers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Exercise is foundational to wellbeing. Nursery to Class 2 engage in activities focusing on upper body, lower body and core strength. Classes 3 to 5 study eight different sports over three years. From Class 6 to 12, students train in one sport to compete; the sports include Athletics, Aerobics, Archery, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Skating, Table Tennis, Handball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Kabaddi and Taekwondo.
Admissions

Admissions
From Enquiry to Admission, CHIREC guides applicants through six steps: Your First Step is to fill out the enquiry form. Complete the Application by sending the filled application with the required documents. View & Review: the school reviews applications based on grade availability. Come Visit Us: meet admissions and academic teams and take a guided school tour. The Big Moment: receive your admission offer along with fee details upon application confirmation. Be a Part of CHIREC: make a part payment and complete the documentation to secure your child's place. For questions, admissions@chirec.ac.in. Working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Please note: effective 25 August 2025, an application fee of Rs. 2,000 is due upon acceptance of the admission offer by the parent and is collected with the initial remittance.

Scholarships
CHIREC reports 1.5 million in scholarships (2024-25) as part of its college placements and guidance programs.
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