India, Chennai
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Hiranandani Upscale School (HUS) is a diverse IB school located in Chennai's OMR area within a large gated community. The student body represents over nine nationalities, including South Korea, the USA, Canada, and Japan, with 72% coming from various Indian states. The school aims to develop ethical, moral, cultural awareness, physical fitness, and academic excellence in students, fostering team spirit, leadership, and critical thinking to create lifelong learners. The campus is nestled beside Muttukadu Lake overlooking the Bay of Bengal and features state-of-the-art facilities, including modern science labs, libraries, and arts spaces; the leadership team includes Dr. Uma Ravi (Head of Administration and HR), Dr. G Dharakeswari, Kalpana S, Mrs. Thalitha Burnes B, Mr. Sivakumar Srinivasan, and Ms. Dolly Mathijia.
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.