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Ela Green School

India, Chengalpattu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, German, Hindi, Tamil
Typical class size 13
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ela Green School is an IB Continuum World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP from Early Years through Diploma for learners aged 3 to 17. The school operates across two campuses in Tamil Nadu—Ela Green School in Maraimalai Nagar and Ela Green Playschool in Urapakkam—on an 11-acre eco-conscious campus that is LEED Platinum certified. The IB programme supports inquiry-based learning, global perspectives, and interdisciplinary understanding across subjects. The campus houses facilities such as ICT and science labs, a well-stocked library, and robotics labs integrated with DIYA for AI and robotics. Extensive sports facilities include a football pitch, tennis court, indoor sports hall, cricket coaching, and skating, complemented by a physical literacy curriculum. The Mind Body Soul co-curricular framework weaves Visual Arts and Performing Arts, organic farming education, and community engagement with personalised Career & University Counselling to help students prepare for higher education and global pathways.

Ela Green School (main campus): Karambur Village, Near Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District, 603209, India; Ela Green Playschool (Urapakkam): No. 43, Revathypuram, 4th Street, Urapakkam, Chennai - 603210, India

The Essentials

Ela Green School has typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.

Location

Ela Green School is located in South Chennai, with the Maraimalai Nagar campus at Karambur Village, Near Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District, 603209. Ela Green Playschool is at No.43, Revathypuram, 4th Street, Urapakkam, Chennai 603210.

Stages

Early Years through Diploma Programme (IB Continuum).

Additional learning support

Inclusion policy provides equal opportunities for all students and promotes inclusive education; it establishes a Student Support Team, individualized learning plans (ILPs), and supports learners with special educational needs.

Country affiliation

India
Diving Deeper

Food Options

The school cafeteria offers nutritious and balanced meal options.

Governance and Ownership

Ms Samhita M is founder and director.
Fees
Application / Admission fee
- An admission (application/enrolment) fee is charged at the time of admission and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- Specific per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts for any year group (Early Years / Primary / Middle Years / Diploma) are not published in the school's publicly available materials and therefore are not available here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- On receipt of confirmation of admission, the fees for the first term must be paid in full within 10 working days.
- For mid‑year admissions, the academic fees for the on‑going term must be paid at the time of admission.
- Cheques returned for insufficient funds incur a penalty of 10% of the cheque amount; late fee charges also apply. Outstanding fees after a returned cheque must be cleared within 48 hours; further payments will be accepted only by pay order / banker's cheque.

Security deposit / enrolment deposit
- A refundable security deposit is required at confirmation of admission. The security deposit is refundable by cheque (without interest) after the student has left the school, subject to all dues being cleared and no damage to school property or outstanding library/resource charges. The deposit will not be refunded if the student leaves halfway through the academic year or if the student has caused damage to school property.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school's published admission and policy documents do not include any boarding fee schedule. Public programme listings indicate day programmes; an external IB directory listing notes differing entries for programmes (some entries list day, one entry lists mixed boarding/day), but no boarding fees are published by the school itself. Therefore no boarding fee amounts can be provided here.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, meals, activities, exams, etc.)
- The school's published admission policy confirms that uniform and books are issued/collected from the admin office after admission, but it does not publish prices for uniforms, books, transport, cafeteria/meals, exam/IB registration charges, co‑curricular activity fees, or transport fees. No specific amounts for these items are publicly available in the school's published materials.

Discounts and concessions
- Discounts and waivers described in the school's admission policy:
- Academic and administration staff: 100% waiver of enrolment fees and 50% discount in term fees. Support staff: 100% waiver in enrolment and term fees and 50% discount in other facilities (cafeteria & transportation).
- Sibling concession: 50% discount in enrolment fees and 10% discount in term fees for siblings (subject to the school's terms).
- 5% of yearly admissions are allocated to the local community as concessionary places.

Refund information
- Admission (enrolment) fees are non‑refundable once paid. Refund of tuition and other fees is governed by the school's Refund of Fees Policy (as referenced in the admission policy); the admission policy states that fees paid will not be refunded at mid‑year exit and specifies conditions under which the security deposit is refundable or forfeited. Specific refund amounts, prorations, or timelines beyond those policy statements are not published.

Fee payment options
- The admission policy describes payment by cheque and pay order / banker's cheque for certain situations (for example, after a cheque is returned). The school's public materials do not publish a full list of accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer details, online payments, credit card acceptance). No explicit list of accepted payment channels with instruction or account details is published in the available school policy documents.

Summary / availability of numeric fee figures
- The school's publicly available materials (school home pages and formal admission policy documents) contain descriptions of fee types, payment timing, deposit and refund rules, and sanctions for returned cheques, but they do not publish per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts, boarding charges, uniform prices, transport fees, meal charges, exam/IB registration fees, or a full list of accepted payment channels. Because no numeric fee schedule is published by the school in its public materials, specific amounts cannot be provided here.
Academics

Ela Green School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum

IB Continuum Education from Early Years to Diploma Programme (IB PYP, MYP, DP).

Student Teacher Ratio

25:2

Exam Results

Average MYP 5 E-Assessment score: 52 GPA.

Higher Education Progression

1:1 Career & University Counselling; Global university network includes partner institutions in the United Kingdom (UCL, The University of Warwick, The University of Manchester, University of Liverpool Bengaluru Campus), Singapore (National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University), South Korea (KAIST, Dongseo University, Kyungdong University, Jeonbuk National University), France (ESC Clermont Graduate School of Management, EM Normandie Business School, École de Management Appliqué, EPITA), Germany (Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, SRH Germany), Australia (Monash University), India (Ashoka University, O.P. Jindal Global University, FLAME University, Krea University, Amity University Noida).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL supports self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills for school and beyond. Focus areas include Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making, and Wellbeing and Mindfulness. SEL is embedded in everyday school life within a Culture of Care and Belonging, with dedicated educators, counsellors, and wellness initiatives. Students learn to understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and navigate challenges with resilience and empathy. The program aims to nurture empathetic, respectful, and socially responsible individuals prepared to lead meaningful lives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Inclusion is central to EGS. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is designed to meet a student's needs with parental consent, developed by the school psychologist in collaboration with the Learning Support staff, parents, and relevant professionals, to tailor learning goals and supports. Placement decisions are made by the Head of School in consultation with counsellors, SEN staff, and teachers, considering capacity and available resources. The school follows a Student Support Team (SST) process for identification, planning, and review, with ILPs reviewed at least once per semester and progress reported with appropriate modifications and accommodations. The policy emphasizes equitable access to learning, participation in the curriculum, and meaningful differentiation to maximize achievement for students with special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the primary medium of instruction. Tamil and Hindi are offered as additional languages, with French and German provided as international languages at various stages. The Language Policy establishes language pathways, language support, mother tongue considerations, and alignment of language assessment across the IB programmes. From Early Years through Diploma Programme, learners undergo diagnostic assessments to determine language proficiency and are positioned in appropriate phases, with targeted support and transition arrangements to support continued language development.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is a core component of the Mind-Body-Soul approach and the SEL framework. Wellbeing and Mindfulness are explicitly addressed to promote emotional wellbeing, stress management, healthy habits, and balanced living. A Culture of Care and Belonging provides a safe, nurturing environment supported by counsellors and wellness initiatives. Staff training supports the identification of wellbeing needs and timely, appropriate interventions to support students' mental health.

Safeguarding

Safety and security are priorities across the campus. Procedures are regularly updated and staff receive training to maintain safety measures. Classrooms and facilities are monitored by CCTV, and campus security is supported by on-site personnel. The transport system comprises multiple routes with CCTV, air conditioning, protective seating, and a supervising janitor on board to assist students and ensure safe travel.
Parent Experience

History

Ela Green School was founded in 2018 by Ms Samhita M, Founder & Director, to create an educational environment that goes beyond academics and equips children with real-world competencies, global perspectives, and environmental and social responsibility. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School offering all three IB programmes—PYP, MYP, and DP—from Early Years through Diploma. The 11-acre eco-conscious campus is LEED Platinum certified and designed to inspire learning, wellbeing, and sustainability. The school operates across two campuses: Ela Green School, Maraimalai Nagar, and Ela Green Play School, Urapakkam.

Community

Ela Green School fosters a learning community centered on sustainability, innovation, and global citizenship. The IB continuum and inquiry-based learning are complemented by real-world experiences and meaningful community engagement to develop independent thinkers and responsible global citizens. The campus supports student clubs and a Mind, Body & Soul holistic development framework to nurture wellbeing and creativity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Ela Green School sits on an 11-acre eco-conscious campus and is LEED Platinum certified. It operates two campuses: Ela Green School, Maraimalai Nagar, and Ela Green Playschool, Urapakkam. As an International Baccalaureate Continuum World School, it offers all three IB programmes—PYP, MYP, and DP. The campus is designed to inspire learning, exploration, wellbeing, and sustainability.

Sports Facilities

Football pitch; Tennis court; Indoor sports hall with table tennis, chess, and carrom; Football Court; Skating; Lawn Tennis; Cricket coaching. The extensive sports facilities are complemented by a comprehensive physical literacy curriculum.

Academic Facilities

ICT Lab provides purposeful research for inquiry skills; Library Resources support DP, MYP, and PYP libraries with fiction, non-fiction, and reference books; Robotics integrated with DIYA for AI and robotics; Science Lab supports IB hands-on experiments with microscopes and models; Classrooms are spacious, with interactive projectors and Wi‑Fi-enabled learning modules; Organic Farming education introduces sustainable farming practices.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Student Clubs across the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) provide opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills, collaborate with peers, and extend learning beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school is an IB Continuum World School in South Chennai, offering education from Early Years through the Diploma Programme. The approach blends academic learning with sustainability, leadership, creativity, and wellbeing. Through inquiry-based learning, real-world experiences, and meaningful community engagement, students develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world. The learning journey emphasizes independent thinking and global citizenship.

Arts & Creative

The school offers Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Visual Arts and Performing Arts cultivate creativity, collaboration, and expressive skills. These arts programs are part of the Mind Body Soul co-curricular framework. Students can engage in Visual Arts and Performing Arts across disciplines such as theatre, music, and dance.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers Student Clubs as part of its Mind Body Soul program. Student Clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and hobby-based activities beyond class time. Clubs enable collaboration, peer learning, and creative expression. Participation supports a well-rounded student experience.

Community & Service

The school emphasizes meaningful community engagement as part of the IB continuum. Learning includes real-world experiences that connect students with local communities. These experiences foster service-minded attitudes and global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional

Career & University Counselling is provided with personalised, one-to-one guidance. This service helps students discover pathways aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations. It supports planning for higher education and future pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Mind Body Soul is a holistic development framework that nurtures intellectual growth, physical wellbeing, and creative expression. The campus is an eco-conscious 11-acre site designed to inspire learning, wellbeing, and sustainability. It integrates wellbeing-focused elements as part of its co-curricular approach.
Languages

Language Provision

Language of instruction is English. ENGLISH A LAL is taught. FRENCH AB. and FRENCH B are offered, along with GERMAN AB. and HINDI LA. The IB Continuum provides these language subjects in addition to English.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Submit an Enquiry. Complete either the online enquiry form or offline Enquiry form, then connect with the Admissions Team to express your interest and receive detailed information about the school and its IB programmes. Admission is subject to age eligibility, seat availability, and the school's admission policy. Parents will learn about age requirements and the documents needed for the application.

2. Campus Tour & Interaction. Visit the 11-acre eco-conscious campus and meet the Admissions Team. This is an opportunity to explore the learning environment, facilities, and educational philosophy. Families can ask questions and observe classrooms during the tour. This helps determine fit before moving to the next steps.

3. Student Assessment / Interaction. Applicants may be invited for an age-appropriate assessment or interaction to understand their learning profile and readiness. Not applicable for certain Early Years admissions. Our admissions team will inform you whether an assessment is required based on grade level. This assessment informs the subsequent decision about admission.

4. Offer of Admission. Following the review process, eligible applicants will receive an official offer of admission from the school. The offer confirms eligibility and outlines next steps. Families should review any conditions and respond within the timeframe provided. The Admissions Team will guide you through the enrollment steps if the offer is accepted.

5. Confirm Admission. Complete the enrolment formalities by submitting the required documents and fee payment to secure your child's place at ELA Green School. Documentation and fees must be provided to finalize enrollment. Upon completion, the student is formally enrolled. The Admissions Team is available to assist with any remaining questions.
School Events
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