Akshar Arbol International School - T. Nagar

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2011

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Spanish, Hindi, Tamil

Typical class size 22

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts, STEM

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Akshar Arbol International School in T. Nagar offers a two-campus K-12 international education in Chennai. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and implements the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Early Learning to Grade 5) and Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, plus Cambridge AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12 at the T. Nagar campus. The Injambakkam campus hosts the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school blends IB and Cambridge curricula and uses inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units that integrate arts, physical education, service learning and technology across subjects. At the T. Nagar campus, facilities include a Science Lab, Computer Lab, Library and Art Studio to support practical work and research, with a plan for a cutting-edge, tech-enabled campus and expanded green spaces. Extracurricular life features MakerSpace, sports, events and a College Guidance program that ties academics to real-world opportunities.

www.akshararbol.edu.in

7/2, Chari St, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017

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The Essentials

Location

AAIS operates two campuses in Chennai: T. Nagar and Injambakkam (ECR). T. Nagar Campus is at 7/2, Chari Street, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017. Injambakkam Campus is at Bethel Nagar North 9th Street, Injambakkam, Chennai 600115. The school offers the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge International programmes across its campuses.

Stages

Toddler - Grade 12

Country affiliation

India

School day structure

Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Sat: 8:30am - 1:30pm

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Fees

Application fees

- An admission (application) fee is required to confirm and reserve a place; the admission fee must be paid by Demand Draft within four working days of the Admission Acceptance Letter.
- The application form for admission can be obtained from the school office and the school accepts cash and GPay for the application form.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school issues detailed tuition demands and the full fee schedule to families through the school's accounts/fee portal after admission is offered. The public admissions materials and brochures do not publish numeric tuition amounts by year group or term. Parents receive the precise per-term and per-year amounts through the school portal and fee invoices.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The Accounts Office raises fee demands via the school portal; payments are to be completed by the dates indicated in the school's Fee Structure as shown on the portal. Students are not permitted to attend school if any fee amount is outstanding.
- The admissions process requires immediate reply to the Acceptance Letter and payment of the admission fee within the specified timeframe to secure the seat.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniform: A prescribed school uniform is required (regular green-grey and PE orange-grey); families must purchase the uniform. Specific uniform prices are not published in the public admissions materials.
- Transport: Transport is an optional, fee-based service facilitated by the school (outsourced at the city campus; school-owned vans at ECR). Transport fees and route-specific charges are arranged after admission and are not published as fixed amounts in public materials.
- Meals / Food plan: A Food Plan is available (ECR campus noted as introducing a Food Plan); meal-plan costs are not published in the public admissions materials.
- Devices / BYOD: From Grade 9 onward the school operates a BYOD policy; families should expect device purchase or provision costs where applicable. Specific device or technology charges are not listed publicly.
- Extracurricular / activity / examination fees: The school notes that various fee components and details are set out in the fee portal and related fee documentation; specific amounts for activity, exam, or ancillary fees are not published in the school's public admissions materials.

Refund information

- Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Admission is complete only after all stipulated fees are paid; the school explicitly states that fees already paid are non-refundable.

Fee payment options

- Application form payment: Cash and GPay are accepted for the application form at the school office.
- Admission fee: The admission fee is required by Demand Draft as part of the admission confirmation process (payment instructions referenced in the admission guide).
- Ongoing fee payments: The Accounts Office issues fee demands via the school portal; payments are made by online bank transfer through the portal login provided to parents. The admissions materials direct families to use the portal for payment of the remainder of the fees.

Brief summary of findings and missing numeric details

- The school's publicly available admissions guides, FAQs and brochures set out the procedures, required payments (admission fee, portal invoicing, transport and uniform obligations) and strict refund policy, but do not publish numeric tuition amounts, per-term breakdowns, boarding charges (not applicable), or itemised ancillary fees for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year in publicly viewable materials. Exact per-term and per-year tuition figures, uniform prices, transport fees per route, meal-plan costs, and any other numeric charges are provided through the school's accounts/fee portal and admission invoice to enrolled families.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Early Learning to Grade 5), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8), and IGCSE (Grades 9–10). The T Nagar campus finishes with Cambridge AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12, and the Injambakkam campus finishes with the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school blends IB and Cambridge programmes and uses inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units with integrated arts, physical education, and service learning, supported by technology.

Higher Education Progression

The school provides college guidance information on undergraduate courses worldwide, scholarships, and extracurricular opportunities, and actively involves students and parents in planning for higher education.

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Admissions

Stage 1: Open House. Join our information-packed Open House to get all the details you need for your decision. Take a tour around the campus to understand the school environment and make the right choice for your journey with AAIS. The Open House provides information to help families decide. Stage 2: Application. The application form is available from the School Office; cash or Gpay payments are accepted. Submit the completed form with all required documents on time. Be open and honest in sharing information. Any later discovery of incorrect or withheld information may result in admission cancellation. Stage 3: Diagnostic and Interaction. All prospective students attend a face-to-face interaction with their parents to meet the Admissions Team. For admission to Grade 3 and above, students must write a diagnostic prior to this interaction. The stage is part of the admissions process. Stage 4: Admission. Complete the admission process by submitting the requisite fees within the specified timeframe. Admission is complete only after all fees are paid as stipulated. Outstation Applicants: Please write to admissions@akshararbol.edu.in for support through the application process. ADMISSION GUIDELINES: 1) All applications will be considered fairly regardless of religion, nationality, creed, race, gender, colour. 2) All admission seekers will go through the Admission Process as outlined above and given in the Admissions guide. 3) A candidate seeking admission to Akshar Arbol International School (AAIS) must be introduced to the School staff, in person, by an adult (Parent or Guardian) who will be responsible for the student. 4) The School authorities expressly reserve the right and discretion as regards the admission of students. 5) Admission is complete only after all fees are paid as stipulated. 6) Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

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FAQs

What ages does AAIS T. Nagar serve?

AAIS at T. Nagar serves students from ages 3 to 18, covering early learning through Grade 12. The school combines IB Primary Years Programme (ELC–Grade 5) with Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8) and IGCSE (Grades 9–10), and Cambridge AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12 at the T. Nagar campus.

Where is the T. Nagar campus located?

The T. Nagar campus is at 7/2, Chari Street, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017. AAIS also operates a second campus in Injambakkam (ECR) for other grade configurations.

What curriculum does AAIS T. Nagar offer across the grades?

The school blends IB and Cambridge programmes: IB Primary Years Programme for Early Learning to Grade 5, Cambridge Lower Secondary for Grades 6–8, IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and Cambridge AS/A Levels for Grades 11–12 at the T. Nagar site.

Is AAIS a day school or does it offer boarding?

AAIS is a day school and does not provide boarding facilities.

What are the typical school hours at AAIS T. Nagar?

School days run from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a Saturday timetable from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Are tuition fees published publicly?

Public admissions materials do not publish numeric tuition amounts. Exact per-term and per-year fees are issued to families through the school fee portal after admission.

What is required to secure a seat after admission is offered?

You must confirm your acceptance and pay the admission fee by Demand Draft within four working days of the Acceptance Letter. Final admission is only complete after all stipulated fees are paid.

Is transport available and how is it arranged?

Transport is optional and fee-based. At the city campus (T. Nagar) transport is outsourced, while at the Injambakkam campus the transport setup may differ; route charges are discussed after admission.

Is there a uniform and what does it look like?

Yes, a school uniform is required. Regular uniforms are green-grey and PE uniforms are orange-grey; the ELC wears its uniform four days a week, with relaxed dress on one day.

Is there a food plan or meal options?

A Food Plan is available, particularly noted for the ECR campus, though meal-plan costs are not published publicly.

Is there a BYOD policy?

From Grade 9 onward the school operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, so students should expect device-related provisions or purchases.

What is the refund policy for fees?

Fees paid are non-refundable; admission is considered complete only after all stipulated fees have been paid.

Are there scholarships or waitlists?

Public information does not indicate any scholarships or waitlists for AAIS.

What higher education support does AAIS provide?

AAIS offers college guidance on undergraduate courses worldwide, information on scholarships, and extracurricular opportunities, with active involvement from students and parents in planning for higher education.

What languages are taught and when do students start learning them?

A formal second-language program offers Spanish, Hindi, and Tamil from Grade 1 onward. In the Early Learning Centre, younger students also encounter languages through music and activities.

What facilities does the T. Nagar campus have?

The T. Nagar campus is a multi-storey building equipped with a Science Lab, Computer Lab, Library, and Art Studio. The campus also features a MakerSpace and supports a range of arts and sports activities.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

Arts integration is strong, with theatre, music, and visual arts opportunities. The school hosts events, field trips, inter-school competitions, and programs like the Global Play Day and VIBES interschool activities.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions are in place?

The school prioritizes emotional wellbeing with a School Counsellor and pull-out support for some students. Safeguarding is addressed through secure buildings, proximity to medical centers and police, and internet and transport safety measures.

Is AAIS co-educational and who governs the school?

AAIS is a co-educational school. It is governed by the AAIS Board and the Swamy Sudhananda Trust.

Can parents get involved with AAIS and what about culture and community events?

AAIS maintains an active school community with parent involvement in events and field trips. The school hosts cultural celebrations, Language Week, and community-focused activities across both campuses.

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