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The Pursuits Programme provides a spectrum of extracurricular activities beyond the traditional curriculum, including arts, sports, technology, and community service. It emphasizes holistic development through clubs, workshops, and special projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership. The library and Knowledge Resource Centre supports independent research and a love of reading with a diverse collection of books, journals, and e-resources. Outdoor Education integrates experiential learning that deepens understanding across subjects and builds environmental awareness, personal growth, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The school has a fully equipped performing arts theatre that serves as the cultural heartbeat of IVS, hosting drama productions, dance recitals, and cultural events. The Professional Music Recording Studio enables students to compose, record, and mix their own tracks. Creative Arts Studios support visual arts, including painting, sculpture, digital art and design, and provide opportunities for exhibitions and collaborative projects.
Five Holistic Elements provide a framework that supports languages through dedicated spaces for IB PYP, MYP and DP classrooms and dedicated language study. Performing Arts Zone and Design Thinking facilities enable cross-curricular integration across subjects and concepts. The school celebrates Indian cultural heritage while fostering an international setting. International and local events broaden cultural understanding.
Student Action is a central feature, with students organizing community service projects, awareness campaigns, and extracurricular activities. Global citizenship is promoted through IB, encouraging students to engage with local and global issues. The Parent Volunteer Committee coordinates events and community outreach to foster social engagement.
IVS emphasizes community service and volunteering as part of the student experience. The Parent Volunteer Committee coordinates school events and supports community outreach. Students collaborate with local organizations on service projects and educational outreach. These activities reflect the school's commitment to social responsibility and civic engagement.
The Pursuits Programme and student-led initiatives cultivate leadership, collaboration, and project-management skills. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme provides a globally recognised framework that prepares students for university study and leadership roles. Design thinking and other dedicated spaces support adaptable, creative problem-solvers. The Five Holistic Elements encourage students toward passions, aspirations, purpose, and personal success.
Sports and recreational facilities include indoor and outdoor courts, playing fields, and activity zones. Physical well-being is fostered through activities such as football, basketball, swimming, and fitness training. Outdoor Education contributes to personal growth, resilience, and health through field trips, nature activities, and environmental learning. The Five Holistic Elements place well-being as a core component of IVS's education.
International Village School Chennai is an IB Continuum international school located at 89-91, Classic Farms Avenue, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119. It serves students from ages 2 to 18 and offers the IB Primary Years Programme (Early Childhood ages 2–5 and Grades 1–5), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The IB approach is student-centered, holistic and inquiry-based, designed to develop curiosity and conceptual understanding. In PYP, language arts, science, math and social studies are taught with world languages by specialists (French, Spanish, Tamil and Hindi) and STEAM/MakerSpace integration. The campus features bright, flexible classrooms with interactive smartboards, dedicated science and technology labs, a library, a professional music recording studio and a performing arts theatre. Sports facilities include indoor/outdoor courts, fields, and swimming. Extracurriculars include The Pursuits Programme, Student Action and the Parent Volunteer Committee, plus outdoor education, and a strong emphasis on community service and languages.
