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The Indian Public School – Trichy

India, Tiruchirappalli

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹60,000 - 138,900
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages Tamil, Hindi, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Indian Public School – Trichy offers a multi-curriculum path for ages 2 to 18. The early years follow the IB Primary Years Programme foundations, with Cambridge in lower and upper secondary from Grade 6, and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels, alongside CBSE as strong options. English-medium instruction supports multilingual development, with English and Tamil emphasized, Hindi taught from Grade 1 and French in middle school. The curriculum is complemented by the DTTE Design Thinking and Technological Innovations program, well-equipped Labspace and science and robotics labs, and an Innovative Summit that showcases student projects. The school's Life Competencies framework under the ISP network weaves soft skills across daily learning. Future Pathways provides 1:1 career guidance, talks, internships and university fairs for Grades 8–12, with guidance for Indian and international destinations. Facilities include KG spaces, theatre and performing arts centres, auditorium, infirmary, dining hall, and comprehensive sports facilities, supported by YSAP.

49/3, K.Kallikudi (North), Dindigul Main Road, Ramji Nagar, Srirangam Tk, Trichy 620009, Tamil Nadu, India

The Essentials

The Indian Public School – Trichy has 700 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
49/3, K.Kallikudi (North), Dindigul Main Road, Ramji Nagar, Srirangam Tk, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India. The KG Campus and the Main Campus are in Trichy, in the Srirangam area, accessible via the Dindigul Main Road and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.

Stages
Toddlers Programme (Ages 1.6–2.5); Kindergarten (Ages 2.5–5.5); IB Primary Years Programme (Ages 5–11); Cambridge Lower Secondary School (Ages 11–14); Cambridge Upper Secondary School (Ages 11–15); Cambridge Advanced (Ages 16–18); CBSE Curriculum (Ages 14–18).

Country affiliation
India

Bus service
Bus service with a fleet of 20+ modern buses; dual supervision on every route (driver and helper); real-time GPS tracking; buses serve a catchment area of approximately 35–40 kilometres, connecting residential zones from the outskirts of Manapparai to the BHEL premises.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The Indian Public School Trichy provides a complete meal service with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks every day, and caters for special functions, celebrations and off-campus trips. Learners participate in food planning and service through student-run stalls, kitchen exposure programmes, service roles and Aram Canteen engagement. For menu choices, ingredients or meal plans and dietary needs, contact the Admissions team.

House System
Wellbeing and pastoral care include daily Home Room Teacher check-ins and house-based support with counselling on request. Students lead houses, participate in a prefectorial body, and drive Student Council initiatives, with activities such as MUNs, TEDx platforms, marathons and campus events.

Governance and Ownership
The Indian Public School Trichy is part of The Indian Public School group and is an ISP (International Schools Partnership) school. The Principal is Mrs. Sreela Sujikumar and the Managing Director is Dr. Shivkumar Chinnusamy. ISP provides global partnerships and supports learning frameworks.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Indian Public School – Trichy ranges from INR 60,000 to INR 138,900 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (per term and per academic year)

- Play Group: INR 20,000 per term — INR 60,000 per year.
- Pre KG: INR 37,300 per term — INR 111,900 per year.
- KG 1: INR 37,300 per term — INR 111,900 per year.
- KG 2: INR 37,300 per term — INR 111,900 per year.
- Grade I: INR 42,550 per term — INR 127,650 per year.
- Grade II: INR 42,550 per term — INR 127,650 per year.
- Grade III: INR 42,550 per term — INR 127,650 per year.
- Grade IV: INR 42,550 per term — INR 127,650 per year.
- Grade V: INR 42,550 per term — INR 127,650 per year.
- Grade VI: INR 45,050 per term — INR 135,150 per year.
- Grade VII: INR 45,050 per term — INR 135,150 per year.
- Grade VIII: INR 45,050 per term — INR 135,150 per year.
- Grade IX: INR 45,050 per term — INR 135,150 per year.
- Grade X: INR 45,050 per term — INR 135,150 per year.
- Grade XI: INR 46,300 per term — INR 138,900 per year.
- Grade XII: INR 46,300 per term — INR 138,900 per year.

Application / registration fees

- A one-time registration (offer‑confirmation) fee is required to secure a place after an admission offer is made; families confirm a place by paying this registration fee within the specified time. The Admissions team provides the registration amount and payment timing when an offer is issued.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed per term; the academic year is structured as three terms. Term amounts shown above are the standard tuition charge per term for the academic year.
- Specific payment deadlines, instalment options, late‑payment penalties and any conditions for part‑term joining or withdrawal are governed by the school's admissions and finance procedures and are confirmed directly by Admissions at the time of offer and invoicing.

Boarding and residential provision

- The school operates residential provision at campus level within the TIPS group; application documentation references transport, lunch and boarding requisition forms for admissions. Specific boarding availability, room categories and boarding fees are not published in the standard tuition table and are provided by Admissions when requested.

Transport (bus) fees

- Daily school transport is available via the school fleet; routes, supervision and GPS tracking are provided as part of the service. Transport fees are charged separately from tuition and are communicated to families during the admissions process or when route allocation is confirmed. Transport fees are not listed on the tuition schedule page.

Other costs and additional fees

- Uniforms: A prescribed school uniform is required. Details on uniform items, suppliers and costs are provided after admission confirmation.
- Meals: Meal plans and charges (where applicable) are extra to tuition and transport charges and are specified as part of optional services.
- Books, stationery, examination exam entry fees (Cambridge/IB/board exam fees), co‑curricular activity charges, external trips and specialist lesson fees are additional and billed either termly or as specific charges; amounts vary by grade, subject choice and activity. These are not listed on the per‑term tuition schedule.

Refunds and cancellations

- No public, itemised refund table or full cancellation/refund policy is published alongside the tuition per‑term schedule. Refunds, cancellations, fee adjustments for mid‑term withdrawals and the treatment of the registration fee are handled under the school's admissions and finance policies and are confirmed in writing by Admissions at offer/contract stage.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly posted pages do not list a detailed menu of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer/NEFT, UPI, cheque, or credit/debit card). The Admissions or Finance team provides available payment methods and bank/payment details with the offer letter and invoice.

Summary of available published items and gaps

- The tuition amounts per term for each grade for Academic Year 2026–2027 are published and listed above.
- Registration fee amounts, transport route charges, boarding fee schedules (if applicable), uniform costs, explicit refund/cancellation terms and the precise accepted payment methods are not published on the tuition schedule page; these items are provided to families by the Admissions/Finance team during the offer and enrolment process.

If you require these unpublished line‑items (registration fee amount, transport banding/route charges, boarding fee schedule, uniform price list, refund policy text, or accepted payment channels), contact the school's Admissions or Finance office for the official, itemised fee schedule and invoice terms.
Academics

The Indian Public School – Trichy teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
IB PYP foundations in the early grades with Cambridge from Grade 6, alongside CBSE as a strong option. The journey integrates Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels pathways and CBSE at upper grades. The school operates English-medium learning with multilingual development, including strong English and Tamil, Hindi from Grade 1 and compulsory French in middle school. The DTTE (Design Thinking and Technological Innovations) curriculum, Labspaces and the Innovative Summit support inquiry-based, project-led learning and real‑world problem solving. Future Pathways provides Grade 8–12 career and university guidance with one-to-one counselling, expert talks, internships and university fairs, helping plan higher education in India and abroad. As part of the ISP network, life competencies, international opportunities and global exposure are embedded throughout the learning journey.

Exam Results
First Cambridge IGCSE cohort achieved a 100% pass rate. Cambridge Checkpoint cohorts have achieved full marks in Science and English, with ongoing strong results across Cambridge subjects.

Higher Education Progression
Future Pathways offers dedicated career and university guidance from Grade 8 onward, including one-to-one counselling, fireside chats, expert talks, internships and university fairs to support Indian and international university applications and career planning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is woven into everyday school life through a pastoral system that helps every student feel known, supported and ready to thrive. The school offers a structured Personal, Social and Emotional (PSE) curriculum guided by the PERMA model to develop resilience, healthy relationships, empathy, purpose and confidence. The school provides daily check-ins and strong house-based pastoral care through Home Room Teachers and House Leaders to foster belonging. The school provides counselling support on request, guiding students to appropriate counselling through trusted channels. The school teaches online safety through curriculum-based guidance and clear school-wide online safety protocols, and a parent support network extends wellbeing beyond the classroom.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support is personalised and delivered by experienced educators. The school provides an inclusive learning environment designed to help every student build confidence, progress and thrive academically and personally.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Multilingualism is a focus, with strong English and Tamil, Hindi from Grade 1, and French in middle school. English-medium learning is provided, and students express ideas clearly in at least two languages. Multilingualism is developed across languages to open both local and global opportunities.

Mental Wellbeing
The school develops wellbeing through a structured social and emotional learning approach, counselling support and a nurturing environment. The PERMA model guides wellbeing, focusing on Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Achievement. Wellbeing learning evolves by stage, with Primary years building emotional literacy and friendship skills, Middle School addressing digital citizenship, peer influence, consent and study habits, and Senior School focusing on stress management, healthy relationships, ethics, financial literacy and life beyond school. Counselling access is available for students when needed, and digital safety is taught through curriculum guidance and school-wide online safety protocols. Wellbeing pillars include safeguarding, digital safety and parent partnership to support student wellbeing beyond the classroom.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a core pillar of the school's wellbeing, with safeguarding training for all staff to identify distress, respond appropriately and follow reporting protocols. Home Room Teachers and House Masters/Mistresses provide the first line of safeguarding and early pastoral support. Digital safety is taught through age-appropriate learning and supported by school-wide monitoring and reporting systems. Parent partnership includes workshops and guidance to support safeguarding at home. The wellbeing pillars explicitly include safeguarding, digital safety and parent partnership to ensure students feel safe, heard and protected.
Parent Experience

History
The Indian Public School group opened its first campus in Erode in 2004. The Trichy campus launched a Kindergarten Campus on 15 September 2019, initiating its early-years program. In 2022 a dedicated IB PYP and Cambridge lower secondary campus opened, integrating IB, Cambridge and CBSE. By 2024 Cambridge IGCSE cohorts achieved a 100% pass rate and CBSE affiliation for Grades 9–10 was secured, and the group joined ISP. In 2025 TIPS Trichy earned IB PYP authorization as the city's first IB PYP school, followed by campus expansion including a new secondary block and a large auditorium.

Community
Leadership and school life are built into daily experience through a four-house system—Northern Nobles, Southern Stalwarts, Eastern Elite and Western Warriors—and a Student Council with elected House Captains, Sports and Cultural Captains, and the Head Boy and Head Girl. Students engage in Junior MUN, TIPS MUN and TED-Ed Club Talks, culminating in TEDxYouth. Whole-school events such as the TIPS Trichy Marathon and TIPS Market Day connect learners with the wider community. Outbound Learning field trips and ISP programmes provide international exposure and real-world learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Green, world-class campuses with dedicated KG spaces and a main campus. AC smart classrooms support modern teaching, complemented by science and robotics labs and a DTTE (Design Thinking and Technological Innovations) curriculum. Labspace provides a safe area to prototype, test ideas and learn through iterative improvement. The school houses dedicated performing and visual arts centres and an auditorium, along with an infirmary and a dining hall. Toddler Programme and Kindergarten spaces reflect a child-friendly early-years environment on an integrated campus. Modern sports facilities and a broad range of clubs and after-school activities complete the learning environment.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are modern and international-standard across the campuses. Students pursue excellence in sport through the Youth Sports and Arts Programme (YSAP), with structured after-school coaching, modern facilities and competitive practice. The programme builds discipline, fitness and winning mindsets. These facilities support a broad range of athletic activities as part of the overall school experience.

Academic Facilities
An international pathway combines IB Primary Years Programme in the early years with Cambridge from Grade 6, alongside CBSE options. Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced tracks prepare students for IGCSE and AS/A Levels, complemented by CBSE. DTTE curriculum and Labspace enable hands-on design thinking, prototyping and iterative learning, while the Innovative Summit provides a stage to share projects. ISP Life Competencies framework integrates life skills across the learning journey. Multilingualism emphasises English and Tamil, with Hindi from Grade 1 and French in middle school.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs, sports & opportunities offer a broad range of activities and experiences. Performing & visual arts centres host activities, culminating in the Annual Stage Show where students showcase their talents. The Youth Sports and Arts Programme (YSAP) provides structured after-school coaching, modern facilities and competitive practice. Leadership and school spirit are developed through Student Council initiatives, MUNs, TEDx platforms, marathons and campus events. International opportunities through ISP International Learning Opportunities, outbound learning trips and international Olympiads connect students with peers worldwide. Multilingualism is supported with strong English and Tamil, Hindi from Grade 1, and French in middle school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IB Primary Years Programme is used in the early grades, and Cambridge pathways begin from Grade 6 with Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced tracks, alongside CBSE as an option. The school has a 100% IGCSE pass rate. Future Pathways provides 1:1 career guidance, expert talks, fireside chats, internships and university fairs for Grades 8–12. ISP Life Competencies framework is embedded in daily learning to build life skills such as collaboration, adaptability and resilience.

Arts & Creative
Dedicated performing and visual arts centres enable students to express themselves through music, dance, drama and visual arts. The grand Annual Stage Show provides a platform for students to showcase their artistic work. Facilities include arts studios and an auditorium.

Cultural & Language
English and Tamil are strong languages, with Hindi taught from Grade 1 and French offered in middle school. Multilingualism helps students grow into confident communicators. A global community and English-medium learning support internationally minded education.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs, sports and opportunities form part of student life, with sports and games and interhouse chess competitions. TIPS Club – Learn, Explore Camp and Cambridge AS Level Art Camp; Design activities are among special programs.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and school spirit are fostered as students lead houses, drive Student Council initiatives, and unite peers through MUNs, TEDx platforms, marathons and vibrant campus events. Future Pathways provides career guidance and university fairs from Grade 8–12. ISP Life Competencies framework supports leadership and professional skills across daily learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and pastoral care are supported by daily Home Room Teacher check-ins and house-based support, with counseling available on request. Sports excellence is pursued through the Youth Sports and Arts Programme (YSAP) with structured after-school coaching, modern facilities and competitive practice. The campus includes AC smart classrooms, DTTE, science and robotics labs, arts studios and an auditorium.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary medium of instruction across all programmes. Tamil and English form the core of daily communication; Hindi is introduced from Grade 1, and French is compulsory in Grades 6–8. Students develop proficiency in multiple world languages while continuing to strengthen their home or first language, with dedicated language support available for those new to English or needing extra help in any language.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry: Families reach out via the enquiry form or contact the Admissions Coordinator. The Admissions Team listens to priorities and learning needs. Key details about curricula and fees are shared, and families are guided toward the right learning pathway at The Indian Public School Trichy. 2. Campus visit: A personalised campus tour can be scheduled to explore classrooms, labs and the campus environment. Tours cover learning spaces and facilities, and staff meetings may be arranged. For families unable to visit, virtual tours and online consultations are available. 3. Application submission: Complete and submit the application with the child's details and academic background. The Admissions Team explains the required documents and guides applicants through each step. Applications are welcomed year‑round and families receive guidance on next steps and timelines. 4. Student assessment: Depending on the grade and curriculum, the child may be invited for an age‑appropriate assessment or interaction. This assessment helps determine placement and support appropriate to the learner. Admissions eligibility is based on age and assessment scores meeting minimum norms. 5. Admission offer: Families who receive an offer letter can confirm the child's place by paying the registration fee within the specified time. The Admission Manager shares the fee details during the admission visit and the team clarifies timelines and next steps to secure the seat. 6. Documents and fee payment: Submit the required documents and complete the fee payment for the chosen curriculum and any additional services such as transport or meals. A detailed fee structure is shared by the Admissions team during the application process. 7. Welcome to The Indian Public School Trichy: Before the first day of school, families receive essential details including uniforms, transport, daily schedules and orientation information. This ensures the learner feels confident, welcomed and prepared for the new learning community.

Scholarships
Future Pathways includes scholarships. 58 students received scholarships. The total value of scholarships awarded to The Indian Public School Trichy learners for their higher education is US$14,318,022. The programme provides exclusive ISP scholarships and opportunities with leading institutions.
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