How many British international schools are in Chennai?

Novana Index lists 14 British international schools in Chennai, India.

What are the best British schools in Chennai?

There is no single best British school in Chennai; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 14 listed schools hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS. Compare all 14 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.

How much do British schools in Chennai cost?

Annual tuition at British international schools listed in Chennai ranges from about ≈ $2.6K (USD).

Are there British boarding schools in Chennai?

Yes, 2 of the British international schools listed in Chennai offer boarding.

Which accreditations do British schools in Chennai hold?

Listed British schools in Chennai hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS.

British international schools in Chennai, India

There are 14 British international schools listed in Chennai, India. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K (USD). 2 offer boarding.

Updated July 2026

Schools: 14
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.

British international schools in Chennai, India: compare stages, accreditation, gender, and tuition.
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	—
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	—	—
ASIS Chennai	IB Diploma, IGCSE	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	IB, Cambridge International	Co-ed	—
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	—	—	—

Frequently asked questions

How many British international schools are in Chennai?: Novana Index lists 14 British international schools in Chennai, India.
What are the best British schools in Chennai?: There is no single best British school in Chennai; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 14 listed schools hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS. Compare all 14 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
How much do British schools in Chennai cost?: Annual tuition at British international schools listed in Chennai ranges from about ≈ $2.6K (USD).
Are there British boarding schools in Chennai?: Yes, 2 of the British international schools listed in Chennai offer boarding.
Which accreditations do British schools in Chennai hold?: Listed British schools in Chennai hold accreditations including Cambridge International, IB, and CIS.