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National Academy School

India, Ramanathapuram

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Strengths Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School
Introduction

National Academy School in Pattinamkathan, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as a candidate school, guiding students through a transdisciplinary curriculum that develops the whole child. The IB PYP emphasizes intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth, with inquiry-led, hands-on learning that connects classroom ideas to the wider world. The National Academy Trust, established in 1994 to modernize Ramnad education, later expanded to CISCE and CBSE boards before introducing the IB framework. Practice centers on structured inquiry and reflective learning, empowering learners to own their education. Distinctive features include maker activities, outdoor and environmental learning, and technology as an everyday tool. The school hosts Day celebrations, the PYP Exhibition, and student-led conferences, with community service such as Gardening for the Planet and beach clean-ups. These experiences cultivate global awareness, local engagement, and responsible citizenship. The school values inquiry, collaboration, and respectful leadership across grade levels and communities.

Pattinamkathan, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - 623503, India

The Essentials

Location
National Academy School is located in Pattinamkathan, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu 623503, India.

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school
Fees
Application fees

- No application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26.

Tuition fees by year group and term

- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule by year group, term, or annual totals for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26. Specific tuition amounts per class/grade and per term are not available publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, term dates linked to fee instalments, or standard payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties) are available.

Boarding fees

- There is no published information indicating boarding is offered or any boarding fee schedule. If boarding is required, no boarding rates are publicly listed.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, meals, activities, transport, deposits)

- No published lists or amounts are available for additional charges such as uniform costs, textbooks, meal plans, transport, extracurricular activity fees, refundable deposits, or examination fees.

Refund information

- No published refund, withdrawal, or fee-credit policy (including examples of pro‑rata refunds or non‑refundable deposits) is available.

Fee payment options

- No published details are available specifying accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal, or cash) or bank account/payment instructions.

Practical contact details for fee enquiries

- Phone: +91 97917 57591.
- Email: nagsibrmd@mail.com.
- Address: Pattinamkathan, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - 623503.

Summary of findings: A search of the school's public pages for the 2026/27 and 2025/26 academic years did not locate any published fee schedule, published amounts, or payment/refund policies. The school's contact details above are provided for obtaining the exact figures and formal fee schedule.
Academics

National Academy School teaches IB (PYP).

Curriculum
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as a candidate school. The PYP is an international, transdisciplinary curriculum developed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) that focuses on the whole child—academic, social, emotional, and physical development. The approach is hands-on and inquiry-based, encouraging students to ask questions, explore ideas, and make meaningful connections to the world around them. National Academy focuses on developing the whole child—intellectually, personally, emotionally, and socially—through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The program also encourages students to take ownership of their learning through structured inquiry and reflective practices, with the aim of developing learners who are academically capable, compassionate, and prepared for an interconnected world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on the whole child—academic, social, emotional, and physical development. The IB Primary Years Programme emphasizes developing the social and emotional well-being of students alongside academic growth. Learning is hands-on and inquiry-based, encouraging students to ask questions, explore ideas, and make connections with the world. The program uses inquiry-based approaches that invite students to ask questions and explore ideas. The school aims to foster lifelong learners who are curious, creative, and globally minded.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported as part of the school's commitment to holistic education. The mission states the school provides a safe, happy and nurturing environment where everyone is valued and respected. The IB PYP framework prioritizes social and emotional development and supports a caring community for learners. Leadership emphasizes creating a community where students feel seen, heard, and supported. As a PYP candidate school, National Academy School aims to develop confident, independent and responsible individuals, which includes emotional wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, happy and nurturing environment where everyone is valued and respected. Safeguarding and child protection are reflected in this commitment to safety and respectful interaction. The IB PYP framework supports a caring community that prioritizes student safety and well-being.
Parent Experience

History
The National Academy Trust was established in 1994 to modernize and transform education in the Ramnad district. The Trust expanded to establish a Matriculation Higher Secondary School and to offer CISCE and CBSE boards. It introduced the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) to Ramnad as part of its ongoing journey. The story reflects progress, vision, and a commitment to providing learners with opportunities that prepare them for the world beyond borders.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme through transdisciplinary units under the IB PYP theme, focusing on the whole child—academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Students engage in hands-on science and inquiry-based learning, investigating real-world phenomena. Maker activities help learners apply concepts to everyday life by exploring energy, force, simple machines, weather patterns, and sustainability. Outdoor and environmental learning and the use of technology as a tool are integrated into daily learning.

Arts & Creative
Expression takes many forms—SLCs, creative performances, public speaking, and the PYP Exhibition. The Grade 5 PYP Exhibition serves as a capstone of inquiry, with learners exploring global issues and presenting their findings to the school and wider community. Annual Day Celebrations feature music, dance, drama, and visual art presentations aligned with transdisciplinary units. Sportsman highlights expression through movement, and the Annual Talk Show provides a student‑led platform for interviews and research presentations.

Cultural & Language
Public speaking and other forms of expression help students communicate with confidence. Annual Day Celebrations showcase cultural understanding through music, dance, drama, and visual art. The PYP Exhibition and student presentations connect global issues with language and culture.

Social & Hobbies
Sports events such as Sportsman (Aug/Sep) foster movement, strategy, and teamwork. The Annual Talk Show offers a student‑led platform to interview guests and present research. Field visits and educational trips extend learning beyond the classroom and deepen engagement with new environments. Student-Led Conferences give students opportunities to share their learning journey with parents.

Community & Service
Gardening for the Planet begins with saplings gifted on the first day, supporting care, growth, and sustainability. Beach clean-up drives, charity campaigns, and visits to orphanages enable environmental and social action. Visits to destitute and orphanage homes foster empathy, inclusion, peace, and social justice.

Leadership & Professional
Administrators include the PYP Coordinator, the Founder & Correspondent, the Educational Consultant, the Principal, and the Head of PYP. The Founder & Correspondent is Dr. Syedha Abdullah. The Educational Consultant is Dr. Sankaralingam, and the Principal is Mrs. Jeyalakshmi V, with the Head of PYP being Mrs. Vidyaharini V.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The mission promises a safe, happy and nurturing environment where everyone is valued and respected. The vision aims to mould confident, independent, and responsible individuals through holistic education. Outdoor learning spaces and gardening activities support wellbeing and curiosity, and movement is celebrated through events like Sportsman.
Languages

Language Provision
Language learning frameworks support multilingualism and English language acquisition.
Admissions

Admissions
The school has admissions open for 2025-26.
School Events
The school has not added events
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