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India, Chennai
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The school offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum from the Early Years Programme to the Diploma Programme. The IB framework fosters inquiry, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding, with teaching designed to develop research skills and global perspectives. The IB approach emphasizes inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning and real-world connections. In the Diploma Programme, core components CAS, EE, and TOK support independent research and critical reflection.
The campus includes creative arts spaces for visual arts, drama, and other artistic pursuits. The on-campus facilities are designed to support artistic exploration alongside science and academics. These spaces enable students to express creativity as part of a holistic education.
Language learning options include Spanish, French, and Hindi as second languages, with Tamil as a third language. Grades 1-3 have a 14-week rotational program to help students choose their second language, and from Grade 4 students select a second language. Multinational student body and cultural exchange are encouraged, reflecting diversity on campus. The school runs Model United Nations activities, such as HUSMUN.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a core component of the Diploma Programme, focusing on creative projects, action, and service activities. Service as Action fosters social responsibility and community engagement as part of IB learning. HUS hosts Model UN events and other student-led community initiatives that provide opportunities for service and civic engagement.
Students take leadership roles, including leading classroom discussions, mentoring juniors, and organizing events. Leadership development is integrated with IB CAS and service projects to build professional skills. HUS hosts Model UN programs that cultivate leadership, collaboration, and public-speaking abilities.
IB emphasizes socio-emotional well-being as part of holistic education. The campus setting by Muttukadu Lake and the Bay of Bengal contributes to a calm, conducive learning environment. Physical fitness and well-being are integral to development at HUS.
Located on Old Mahabalipuram Road in Tamil Nadu, Hiranandani Upscale School is an IB Continuum campus serving ages 1 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the Early Years Programme, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, enabling seamless inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning from EYP to DP. The campus houses well-equipped laboratories for science and technology, a library for study, quiet study lounges, alongside fitness facilities and studios for performing arts. From Grades 1–3 a 14-week rotational model introduces second language options, with Tamil, Hindi, French and Spanish available as students advance to Grade 4. The school encourages a multinational student body and cultural exchange, with Model United Nations activities such as HUSMUN. Core to the DP are CAS, EE and TOK, fostering independent research and critical reflection, alongside leadership opportunities and community service. Extracurriculars span academic and cultural clubs, including academic, cultural/language, and service-oriented activities globally.
