Best CBSE Schools in Chennai - Orchids International

Our fee structure is transparent, covering tuition, extracurriculars, and facilities. It varies by grade and branch. For Orchids The International School in Chennai, you can check the fee section on our website or contact your nearest branch for accurate details. View fee structure

Ensuring student safety at our Chennai campuses is our highest priority, supported by comprehensive measures like continuous CCTV monitoring, secure campus access, and trained security personnel. We maintain a no-male staff policy for pre-primary and primary students, ensuring only female staff members interact directly with students at these levels. All staff members are vetted and trained in child safety, supported by regular drills and a strict visitor policy.

We follow a structured assessment and homework policy at our Chennai branches:

·      Assessment Policy: At Orchids The International School, our assessment framework is designed to provide a well-rounded evaluation of student progress, focusing on continuous learning and mastery of skills.

·      Formative Assessments: Conducted monthly, these tests help track ongoing progress and identify areas for improvement. 

·      Summative Assessments: Administered at the end of each academic volume (four volumes in a year), these evaluations measure comprehensive learning outcomes.   Integrated Assessments: Starting from Grade 3, we conduct integrated assessments, where a single paper evaluates students on multiple core subjects such as Math, English, and Science, encouraging interdisciplinary understanding.

·      Benchmarking and Olympiads: To promote competitive learning and set academic standards, students participate in benchmarking exams and national-level Olympiads.

·      Homework Policy: Homework at Orchids is designed to reinforce classroom learning and build essential skills like time 

·      Management and independent study: Regular and frequent homework is assigned for all core subjects, including English, Math, and Science, tailored to the grade level.

Homework tasks are designed to balance rigor and creativity, ensuring that students can practice their skills while maintaining enthusiasm for learning. This comprehensive approach ensures that assessments and homework contribute effectively to the academic growth and holistic development of our students.

Orchids The International School in Chennai employs a multifaceted approach to maintain transparent and effective communication with parents regarding their child's progress through various initiatives, like:

·  Dedicated Parent Portal/App: A user-friendly eduvate platform/app offers real-time access to academic updates, attendance records, homework assignments, and key announcements.

·  Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs): Regularly scheduled interactions provide a platform to discuss students' academic performance, behavior, and areas for improvement.

·  Progress Reports: Detailed reports are periodically shared, highlighting academic achievements and areas requiring attention. 

·  Email and SMS Alerts: Timely notifications and updates are sent to parents regarding important events, activities, and any immediate concerns.

These communication channels ensure transparency and foster a strong school-parent partnership, contributing to the holistic development of students.

At our Chennai campuses, we maintain optimal class sizes to ensure quality education and individual attention. Pre-primary sections have a class strength of 25-29 students, while primary and high school sections accommodate 35-39 students. On an overall basis, the school maintains a 1:14 teacher-student ratio, ensuring that each student’s unique learning needs are effectively addressed while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Here’s the process for transferring between Chennai branches:

Step 1 - Contact the Admissions Office.

Step 2 - Submit Required Documents.

Step 3 - Review and Approval.

Step 4 - Coordinate the Transfer.

Step 5 - Finalize Enrolment.

At Our Chennai campuses, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment Special education inclusive philosophy with individualized educational plans tailored to each student's needs. Through worksheets, home plans, regular group and one-on-one sessions, and study skills techniques, we support their learning and development. Our dedicated resource rooms are equipped to provide the necessary accommodations and behavioral interventions, helping to improve cognitive abilities and create a structured environment for every child.

Also, our unique SOCH program focuses on nurturing students' emotional and social well-being through various activities in a non-judgmental environment. Students engage in free expression, interventions are used through art-based activities, debates, worksheets, group activities, and brain gym exercises. The SOCH program is designed to foster social and emotional resilience in children and improve students' life skills like tolerance, gratitude, absent-mindedness, self-discipline, critical thinking, decision making, and more.

Yes, Orchids The International School, Chennai offers nutritious and hygienic meals through the subscription-based service, Yummy Plate.. It specializes in providing schools nutritious and hygienic meals, along with strictly adhering to health and nutrition programs that prohibit fast food. Our cafeteria offers a variety of balanced food options, as planned by nutritionists, to cater to diverse dietary preferences of the students.

Here is why kids love our meals-

  - Tasty and Healthy: Menus crafted by expert 5 chefs and nutritionists.

  - Safe and Hygienic: Rigorous safety standards in our state-of-the-art kitchens, complying with all FSSAI & WHO regulations

 - Flexible Options: Daily meals with a variety of healthy options.

Parents can schedule a campus tour at our Chennai branches through these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Orchids The International School website - https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com and apply online

Step 2: Please call up our call center number 8-888-888-999 to confirm your appointment for a campus tour or to meet the Admissions team

Step 3: Choose a date and time that works best for your visit.

Step 4: Arrive at the school as per your scheduled appointment for the campus tour or to meet the admissions team.

Here’s how you can begin your child’s journey with Orchids The International School in 3 simple steps                

·  Step 1: Apply Online through our website – Contact Admissions or Please call up our call centre number 8-888-888-999 and speak to the Branch Counsellor.

·  Step 2: Visit the branch / get a branch tour.

·  Step 3: Fill out the application form, submit documents, and Pay the fee.

Our Chennai branch follows the CBSE curriculum, seamlessly integrating international teaching methods to offer students a global perspective and prepare them for global opportunities and challenges. Additionally, certain branches offer the ICSE curriculum to cater to diverse educational preferences:

• Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore: Offers the ICSE curriculum.

• Madhyamgram and Joka, Kolkata: Both branches provide the ICSE curriculum.

• Golf Course Road, Gurugram: This branch follows the ICSE curriculum.

Yes, our Chennai branches offer safe and reliable transportation services to ensure peace of mind for parents. Our buses are GPS-tracked, allowing parents to monitor real-time location, pick-up, and drop-off updates through the Eduvate app. The app also provides timely notifications and detailed schedules, making it easy to stay informed. Each bus is equipped with a trained Lady Attendant who ensures the safety and comfort of students throughout the journey. Additionally, our routes are thoughtfully planned to cover key residential areas for maximum convenience.

Orchids the international school - Chennai branches, The prominent areas that we cater to -

 ORCHIDS Korattur

• Residential Areas: Korattur, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Padi Flyover, Korattur Lake, VR Mall, etc.

• Residencies: Aishwaryam Apartments, Golden Colony, Prince Apartments, etc.

ORCHIDS Manapakkam

• Residential Areas: Manapakkam, Porur, Guindy, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Chennai Trade Centre, MIOT Hospital, DLF IT Park, etc.

• Residencies: L&T Eden Park, Prestige Bella Vista, Casa Grand Crescendo, etc.

ORCHIDS Pallavaram

• Residential Areas: Pallavaram, Chromepet, Tambaram, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Pallavaram Railway Station, Chennai International Airport, Vels University, etc.

• Residencies: Shankar Nagar, Olympia Grande, Anirudh Apartments, etc.

ORCHIDS Pallikaranai

• Residential Areas: Pallikaranai, Medavakkam, Velachery, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Velachery MRTS, Pallikaranai Wetlands, Phoenix MarketCity, etc.

• Residencies: Purva Windermere, Adroit Artistica, Ramaniyam Ocean Dew, etc.

ORCHIDS Perumbakkam

• Residential Areas: Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Sithalapakkam, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Global Hospital, HCL SEZ, Sholinganallur Junction, etc.

• Residencies: Embassy Residency, DAC Prathyangira, Urban Tree WOW, etc.

 ORCHIDS Pulianthope

• Residential Areas: Pulianthope, Perambur, Kilpauk, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Egmore Railway Station, Chennai Central, etc.

• Residencies: Arihant Residency, Amarprakash Temple Waves, Kilpauk Garden Colony, etc.

 ORCHIDS Thoraipakkam

• Residential Areas: Thoraipakkam, Karapakkam, OMR IT Corridor, etc.

• Major Landmarks: AKDR Golf Village, SP Infocity, ELCOT SEZ, etc.

• Residencies: Radiance Shine, Casa Grand Primera, The Metrozone, etc.

ORCHIDS Velachery

• Residential Areas: Velachery, Guindy, Adambakkam, etc.

• Major Landmarks: Velachery MRTS Station, Grand Mall, IIT Madras, etc.

• Residencies: Green Peace Apartments, Doshi Etopia, Casa Grand Crescendo, etc.