International schools in Chennai, India
There are 19 international schools listed in Chennai, India. They offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, CBSE (India), Montessori, IB PYP, and IB MYP. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K (USD). 2 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 19
- Curricula
- 10
- With boarding
- 2
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $2.6K
Curricula offered: IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, CBSE (India), Montessori, IB PYP, and IB MYP.
Accreditations: Cambridge International, IB, and CIS.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APL Global School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | ₹212.6K |
| M Ct M Chidambaram Chettyar International SchoolMCTM | Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| CPS Global School - Thirumazhisai Campus | IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch | CBSE (India), IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | — | — |
| Lalaji Memorial Omega International SchoolHIS Omega | CBSE (India), Montessori, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International, IB | — | — |
| The NEST SchoolTNS | IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Hiranandani Upscale School (HUS)HUS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Shiv Nadar School, ChennaiSNS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, CBSE (India) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS | — | — |
| TIPS Chennai | IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | — | — |
| Vaels International School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | — | — |
| Hindustan International School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, CBSE (India) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| The Pupil, Saveetha Eco School | CBSE (India), Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Lady Andal SchoolLAS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation SchoolLAS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| ASIS Chennai | IB Diploma, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| American International School - Chennai | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Akshar Árbol International School - ECR Campus | IB PYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | — | — |
| Al Fajr International School | CBSE (India), IGCSE | — | — | — | — |
| Al Qamar Academy | Montessori, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Chennai?
- Novana Index lists 19 international schools in Chennai, India.
- What are the best international schools in Chennai?
- There is no single best international school in Chennai; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 19 listed schools offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, CBSE (India), Montessori, IB PYP, and IB MYP and hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS. Compare all 19 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Chennai offer?
- International schools in Chennai offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, CBSE (India), Montessori, IB PYP, and IB MYP.
- How much does international school tuition cost in Chennai?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Chennai ranges from about ≈ $2.6K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in Chennai?
- Yes, 2 of the international schools listed in Chennai offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Chennai hold?
- Listed schools in Chennai hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS.