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M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from VI to XII. It is an English Medium school.

VI - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Coed - Day School

Gender - Boarding

IB, CAIE

Curriculum

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore

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Know about M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore Chennai, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from VI to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Mylapore area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore was established in . It is a Private School and is managed by M. CT. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Foundation.

Basic facts about M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore:
Year Established

-

School Type

Private School

Management

M. CT. M. Chidambaram Chettyar Foundation

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class VI - Class XII

Student / Teacher Ratio

5:1

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
School Level
Middle School (VI-VIII) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School Mylapore is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of over 500 students from VI through XII. The classes in M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School for every academic year begins in April.

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School also known as MCTM International School. School is named after M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettyar (1908 - 1954). M.Ct.M.Chidambaram Chettyar was born on August 2, 1908. "M.CT", as he was popularly known, came from a conservative merchant community, once renowned for trading, financing and banking, but he went on to beat a different path and play a pioneering role in economic development in Southern India.

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai is one of the best International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) schools in Mylapore area of Chennai and ranks among the top schools in Chennai. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) school in Chennai. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School 179 Luz Church Road, CIT Colony - Mylapore Chennai - Tamilnadu - 600004 INDIA

School Chairman & Principal

  • Principal: Ms. Irene N.Kirupavat Collison

School Contact Person

Phone Number

044 24670120, 044 2499 2962

Email Address
info@mctmib.org
School Website

www.mctmib.org

Admission Details

Academic Year

Admission Period

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from VI to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore Chennai for the upcoming academic year?

School takes students in all classes from grades VI to XI for following curriculum

  1. Cambridge Secondary 1 : Class 6 to 8
  2. IGCSE : IX & X
  3. IB DP Programme: XI

Admission Procedure

  1. Pre-Registration forms can be collected from the School Office between 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
  2. Entrance Test will be conducted in English, Mathematics and General Science.
  3. The candidates have to  appear for a panel discussion on successful completion of the entrance exam.
  4. The admission is granted only after the panel discussion.

Documents Required for Admission

  1. Copy of Birth Certificate
  2. Transfer Certificate original
  3. Original Conduct certificate from previous school
  4. Marksheet of the previous class

Cambridge Secondary 1 (Class VI to VIII)

  1. Admission is based on performance of student in the entrance test
  2. Students can take admission to any class from VI to VIII if they passed the previous class

Cambridge Secondary 2 – IGCSE (Class IX to X)

  1. Admission is based on performance of student in the entrance test and Interview
  2. Students can take admission to class IX if they have completed class VIII from any board or have cleared Cambridge Checkpoint for Cambridge Secondary 1

IB Diploma (Class XI to XII)

  1. Admission is based on performance of student in the entrance test and Interview
  2. Students can take admission to class XI if they have completed class X from any board or have cleared IGCSE or IB MYP.

Fees Details

M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore Chennai fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore campus is spread over acres of land in Mylapore area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The School is a K-12 Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(5/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(1/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(0/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(1/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(1/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(0/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(0/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(0/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(0/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(1/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

School has a multipurpose hall with Air conditioned Auditorium.

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones.

Academic Programs

Number of Students

500

Number of Teachers

90

Students to Teachers Ratio

5:1

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

The School timings are:

Class VI to VIII School Timing: 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM </br> IGCSE & IBDP (IX and XII) School Timing: 8.45 AM - 5:00PM

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
School Senior Secondary Streams

    School Level & Classes

    Which grades will you have in the new session?

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is a Middle School (VI-VIII) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

    LevelClasses
    Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
    Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

    Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

    The Academic session at M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore starts from April. The School provides education to students from VI to XII.

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the International curriculum IB, CAIE, from VI to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 2 boards International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

    Academic Affiliations

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is authorised to offer the following

    CAIE CIE Cambridge International Board
    Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (CIE)

    Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) previouly Cambridge CIE is part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge CAIE offers education for learners aged 5 to 19 years. Cambridge CAIE has 4 stages of education - Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11 years, Cambridge Secondary 1 for 11 to 14 year, Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE) for 14 to 16 year and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A level) for 16 to 19 years.

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is affiliated to Cambridge CAIE (CIE) since with CAIE affiliation number .

    The Schools offers following Cambridge programs

    • Cambridge Secondary 1
    • IGCSE Level

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    IB International Board Schools - MYP, PYP, IBDP
    International Baccalaureate (IB)

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.

    The school is affiliated to IB since 16-Mar-2009 with IB affiliation number 003762.

    The Schools offers following IB programs

    • DP

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    Curriculum offered in M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore by Class

    In this section, we will answer What board of education does M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore intend to follow over the years?

    Level - Class/Grade
    Curriculum
    Middle School (VI-VIII)
    • School offers Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (previously CIE) - Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in Middle level classes i.e. Class/Grade 6 to 8. Cambridge Secondary 1 also provides an excellent foundation for the next level CIE programme Cambridge IGCSE.
    Secondary School (IX-X)
    • M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore follows Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum in Secondary level classes, Class 9 and Class 10. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum with wide range of subjects available to choose from. Know more about IGCSE.
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
    • School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.

    Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme

    School offers the following subjects

    1. English
    2. Language – Tamil, French, Hindi
    3. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
    4. Social Sciences – History, Geography
    5. Computer Science
    6. Mathematics

    Arts, Yoga and Sports are also part of the curriculum. Students have to appear for the Cambridge Checkpoint exam at the end of class 8th. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are available in English, Mathematics and Science and are to be offered at two sessions during the year

    Cambridge IGCSE

    Students have to take seven to nine subjects in one session at the end of class 10. School offers English – Language and Literature, Second Language – Tamil/ French/ Hindi, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Business Studies, ICT and Art & Design. in addition to these Arts and Music are compulsory for everyone.

    IB Diploma Programme

    Students have to complete 6 subjects along with DP core courses Theory of Knowledge (T0K), Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) and an Extended essay. Students enrolled in IBDP programmer take written examinations at the end of the programme, which are marked by external IB examiners. know more about IB Diploma Programme.

    School offers following courses

    Group 1 English Literature
    Group 2 French ab initio / French B / Tamil B / Hindi B
    Group 3 Economics / Business Management / Psychology / Information technology in global society
    Group 4 Physics / Chemistry / Biology
    Group 5 Mathematics HL and SL / Mathematical Studies SL / Computer Science
    Group 6 Visual Arts

     

    Other Details

    School Results

    IBDP Result

     

     

    IGCSE Result

    School Staff Details

    Designation Total No.
    Principal  
    Vice-Principal/Head Master  
    PGT  
    TGT  
    PRT  
    PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT)  
    Health Wellness Teacher  
    Librarian  
    Other  

    School Rating & Reviews

    4.3out of 5

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is affiliated to which board?

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai is affiliated to the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

    What is the process of getting admission into M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai?

    The M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai has students enrolled from VI to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

    What are the school timings?

    The M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore works in Shift 1 (Morning). The School timings are: Class VI to VIII School Timing: 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM </br> IGCSE & IBDP (IX and XII) School Timing: 8.45 AM - 5:00PM

    Is this school a co-educational school?

    Yes The M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai is a Coed school.

    What is the curriculum offered at M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai?

    M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore, Chennai offers the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) at various levels of education.

    Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

    The M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 21 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

    Does M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Mylapore offer Hostel facility to students?

    No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.