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MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Tamil, Hindi, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School, founded in 2009 and located at 179 Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, offers Cambridge and International Baccalaureate curricula. It provides Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for Grades 6–8, Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Admission for IGCSE and IB DP is based on entrance tests and age-related requirements. The school provides a progression pathway from Cambridge Secondary to IGCSE to IB DP, complemented by an Enrichment Programme. It was the first Indian school in Chennai to offer the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. Facilities include classrooms, a library, science laboratories, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and a dedicated sports facility. English is the language of instruction, with Tamil, French or Hindi offered as second languages. The school offers clubs including the Heritage Club and performing arts, and promotes service learning and leadership opportunities for students' futures.

179, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 60 004, India

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Location
The school is located at 179, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. The school is in the Mylapore neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is accessible via the city's road network.

Stages
The school offers Cambridge Secondary Programme for Grades 6–8; The school offers IGCSE for Grades 9–10; The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12.

Country affiliation
The school is located in India.

School day structure
The school runs Monday to Friday with a morning assembly at 8:40 AM. Grades 6–8 run 8:30 AM–3:00 PM; Grades 9–10 run 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Grades IB-I and IB-II run 8:10 AM–4:00 PM. Working Saturdays occur as per the school calendar, from 8:40 AM to 1:00 PM.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / Registration fees

- INR 2,500 — Registration (application) fee payable at the time of registration. The registration fee is collected in cash.

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

- Tuition fees (per term and per year, broken down by year group) are not published in the school's publicly available price/fees pages for the 2026/27 academic year. No per-term or per-year tuition schedule for Grades 6–12 / IGCSE / IB DP is provided in the publicly available price table or admission information.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school does not publish a detailed billing schedule or standard payment terms (for example, number of instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) for tuition on its publicly available fee pages for 2026/27. The only published payment instruction associated with admission is that the registration fee is to be paid in cash at registration.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding facilities: DAY. The school operates as a day school (no boarding), therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, deposits, exam or activity charges, etc.)

- No published schedule for additional charges such as uniform, transport, refundable caution/deposit, examination fees, books & stationery, enrichment/activity charges, or house/club fees appears on the school's public price/fees pages for 2026/27.

Refund information

- No public fee-refund policy or specific refund rules for registration or tuition (for withdrawal, cancellation, or non-attendance) are published on the school's public fee/price pages for 2026/27.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online gateway, etc.)

- The school's publicly available admission and price information for 2026/27 does not list standard fee payment methods for tuition (for example: credit card, bank transfer/NEFT, cheque/DD, or online payment gateway). The only payment detail published for admissions is that the registration fee is payable in cash at registration.

Summary

- Published, actionable fee item: INR 2,500 registration fee (cash).
- Not published on the school's public price/fee information for the 2026/27 academic year: detailed tuition amounts by year group (per term / per year), billing schedule and payment terms for tuition, boarding fees (not applicable — school is day only), other ancillary fees (uniform, transport, deposits, exam/activity charges), refund policy, and standard payment method options.
Academics

MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
Cambridge Secondary Programme is offered for Grades 6–8 as the lower secondary phase. Cambridge IGCSE is available to students who have completed Class VIII or Cambridge Checkpoint, with admission based on an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available to students who have completed Std X, with admission based on an Admission Test and other age-related requirements. The school provides a pathway from Cambridge Secondary to IGCSE to IB DP. An Enrichment Programme is included within Academics to supplement core study.

Higher Education Progression
Higher Education Guidance System provides college and career planning to optimize students' success in higher education. It includes interactive sessions with college representatives from the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United States, Canada, and other countries to explore options. Guidance covers course and country selection, test preparation, timelines, and college applications, including scholarships and backup options.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment Programme is part of Academics. Service Learning Programme is compulsory for grades 6 to 10, promoting service activities and reflection and supporting the transition to the IB programme.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions opened for the 2026–2027 academic year. Pre-registration forms may be filled online; after submission of the pre-registration form and the latest mark sheet, the admissions office will invite the student to take the entrance test. Eligibility: Cambridge Secondary Programme accepts students who have completed Class V, VI or VII; admission is based on performance in the Entrance Test in Mathematics, English and Science. Cambridge IGCSE accepts Class VIII or those who have cleared the Cambridge Checkpoint; admission is based on an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science, with other age and regulatory requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme accepts Std X in any Indian Board or IGCSE or Edexcel; admission is based on an Admission Test and adherence to age rules and other regulations. Required documents: Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Mark Sheet. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; Entrance Test begins at 10 a.m. On the day: Registration fee Rs 2,500 by cash and the latest passport-size photograph. Entrance tests are in English, Maths and General Science; from March 2026 tests will be on weekdays at 3:00 p.m. Panel discussions with parents and student occur within a week or two of the test. Admissions are granted based on test performance and the panel discussion. Note: Pre-registration and entrance exam do not guarantee admission.

Scholarships
9 students received scholarships; total scholarship value INR 20,08,647.
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