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The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school.

LKG - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Coed - Day School

Gender - Boarding

CISCE

Curriculum

The School KFI, Adyar

About School

Know about The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

The School KFI, Adyar Chennai, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from LKG to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Adyar area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The School KFI, Adyar was established in 1973. It is a Private School and is managed by Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI).

Basic facts about The School KFI, Adyar:
Year Established

1973

School Type

Private School

Management

Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI)

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class LKG - Class XII

Student / Teacher Ratio

10:1

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
School Level
Pre Primary School (Pre School) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

The School KFI Adyar is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of over 350 students from LKG through XII. The classes in The School KFI for every academic year begins in April.

The School KFI started in 1973 at Poes Garden and moved to Damodar Gardens of The Theosophical Society in 1979.

There is no school uniform in The School KFI. Students are expected to dress appropriately for the school.

The School KFI is relocating to Thazhambur (two kilometres from Navalur junction on Old Mahabalipuram Road) in 2018.

The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai is one of the best Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) schools in Adyar 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 Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 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

The School KFI Damodar Gardens, Besant Avenue, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 The School KFI is relocating to Thazhambur (two kilometres from Navalur junction on Old Mahabalipuram Road) in 2018.

School Chairman & Principal

    School Contact Person

    Phone Number

    044 - 24915845, 044 24465144

    Email Address
    office@theschoolkfi.org
    School Website

    www.theschoolkfi.org/

    Admission Details

    Academic Year

    Admission Period

    Admission Procedure and Important Dates

    The School has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for The School KFI, Adyar, 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 The School KFI, Adyar Chennai for the upcoming academic year?

    Fees Details

    The School KFI, Adyar Fees: Fee Structure & Details

    Refer below for The School KFI, Adyar Chennai fee structure and current fees.

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

    Infrastructure & Facilities

    The The School KFI, Adyar campus is spread over acres of land in Adyar 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(4/42)

    • 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(3/4)

    • Art
    • Dance
    • Dramatics
    • Music

    Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

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

    Transport Facilities(0/2)

    • 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(1/3)

    • 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

    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

    350

    Number of Teachers

    35

    Students to Teachers Ratio

    10:1

    School Timings and Vacations

    What are the school timings?

    The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

    The School timings are:

    Class I to IV : 8.20 am to 02.45 pm </br> Class V to XII : 8.20 am to 04.00 pm</br> </br> The school KFI is a five-day week for students up to class X. The School is a five and a half day week for Classes XI and XII

    Language of Instruction

    • English
    What is the typical school vacation schedule?
    The School holidays are from
    HolidaysThe School KFI has 3 terms running from mid-June to mid-April. School has two breaks of nine days each in September/October and December.
    School Senior Secondary Streams

      School Level & Classes

      Which grades will you have in the new session?

      The School KFI, Adyar is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

      LevelClasses
      Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
      Pre Primary School (Pre School)LKGUKG
      Primary School (I-V)IIIIIIIVV
      Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
      Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

      Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

      The Academic session at The School KFI, Adyar starts from April. The School provides education to students from LKG to XII.

      The School KFI, Adyar is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the National curriculum CISCE, from LKG to XII.

      Academic Affiliations

      The School KFI, Adyar is authorised to offer the following

      CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
      CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

      National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

      • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
      • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

      The School KFI, Adyar is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
      The school is affiliated to CISCE since Invalid date with CISCE affiliation number TN023. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

      • ICSE (Class X)
      • ISC (Class XII)
      .

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      Curriculum offered in The School KFI, Adyar by Class

      In this section, we will answer What board of education does The School KFI, Adyar intend to follow over the years?

      Level - Class/Grade
      Curriculum
      Secondary School (IX-X)
      • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
      Pre Primary School (Pre School)
        Primary School (I-V)
          Middle School (VI-VIII)
          • School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
          Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
          • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.

          Other Details

          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

          4.5out of 5

          based on 57 ratings

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          Anwar AbazirReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on April 14, 2019 9:14 PM
          Best school in the city :)
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          A.Soni A.SoniReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 15, 2019 7:04 AM
          Best school in the city
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          A.Soni A.SoniReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 15, 2019 5:40 AM
          Best school in the city Amazing school
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          Ciao PetersReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on January 12, 2019 2:16 PM
          The school is being shifted to to Thazhambur (two kilometres from Navalur junction on Old Mahabalipuram Road) in 2018 from Adyar as the land lease is over and now the students may have to change the school be prepared to travel over 4 hours to and fro in travel .The School is one of the most elitist...more
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          P RReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on December 8, 2018 10:59 PM
          My son studies here, and it is a most amazing institution. In keeping with J. Krishnamurthi's philosophy, students grow up to be mature, well-adjusted, responsible citizens of the planet, confident in themselves but without the dog-eat-dog competitiveness that marks so much of today's education.
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          Chaitanya ReddyReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on December 3, 2018 11:46 PM
          Amazing School. You will enjoy every day of your child's learning experience. here.
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          Anahata SundarmurthyReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on November 7, 2018 2:32 PM
          Studied here for my entire school life. Now that I've been out of The School KFI for a good number of years, I have great respect and love for the place, the teachers, my fellow students, the freedom they allow and teach us to allow in any space that we move into. There are experiences of great valu...more

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          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

          The School KFI, Adyar is affiliated to which board?

          The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

          What is the process of getting admission into The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai?

          The The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai has students enrolled from LKG to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

          What are the school timings?

          The The School KFI, Adyar works in Shift 1 (Morning). The School timings are: Class I to IV : 8.20 am to 02.45 pm </br> Class V to XII : 8.20 am to 04.00 pm</br> </br> The school KFI is a five-day week for students up to class X. The School is a five and a half day week for Classes XI and XII

          Is this school a co-educational school?

          Yes The The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai is a Coed school.

          What is the curriculum offered at The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai?

          The School KFI, Adyar, Chennai offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) at various levels of education.

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

          The The School KFI, Adyar is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 57 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

          Does The School KFI, Adyar offer Hostel facility to students?

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