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10 Outstanding schools in Chennai city
Posted on: 21/Feb/2019 4:41:15 PM
When it comes to education, Chennai city has started its educational era back in 1854. A far as the early years of 20th century is concerned, the city saw a number of schools germinating at different corners. On the whole, the then Chennai or better known as Madras had about 12,498 schools!
And these days, schools are either run by the government itself or by private players that get funding by the government which we call government-aided. These private schools are mostly fall under the affiliation of the Tamil Nadu State board or the Tamil Nadu Matriculation Board. On the other hand, there are schools that come under the roof of national CBSE board or the ICSE board, or NIOS Board or Montessori system of education, or the Anglo-Indian Board.
Okay, so which is the best school in Chennai? That is a common question among parents of little geniuses! Here we present to you the list of best schools in Chennai city
1. SBOA School & Junior College:
The school is located at No 18 on School Road in Anna Nagar West Extension. The SBOA School and Junior College made its inception back on 6th June 1979 – the day of International Year of the Child. The State bank of India Officers Association of Chennai Circle manages and handles the functioning of the school. This school has CBSE education system where the students get high quality education and holistic developmental approach. The school has classes starting from LKG up to Class-12 and has a total of approximately 9960 students. One can get details about school admission on their official website.
2. Chettinad Vidyashram
This school is located at Rajah Annamalaipuram. Here, like SBOA, the education system follows CBSE syllabus. They have English as the first language and it is made mandatory for children. And the other languages taught here are Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit, German, Telugu and French. These can be picked up as second or third language as per the choice of students. Here, the students get good balance of their emotions and spiritual health and psychological being.
3. Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
The school is located at Maharishi Gardens at No. 28, Dr. Guruswamy Road in Chetpet. This school is a co-educational school. It follows CBSE syllabus. There are classes starting from class-1 to 12. Their curriculum also includes transcendental meditation, pranayama and yoga practices. They basically preach the students that knowledge gets streamlined in our consciousness.
4. St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
The St. Bede’s Anglo Indian school is located at No. 37 pm Santhome High Road, Santhome, Chennai – 600004. The school is sandwiched between the Santhome cathedral along the left and it has the Russian embassy at the right. They have complete Anglo-Indian style of education system. The children here get all-rounded development. They get their soul, mind and body educated. The school approaches not just the academics but also the religious, intellectual, social, physical, and moral aspects and includes a lot of curricular and co-curricular activities.
5. Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
This Madras Christian College school is located at No 78 on Harrington Road in Chetpet. The school is called MCCS and it provides education focused mainly on the students themselves. The students are given freedom to discover their own potential in this constantly changing world. Like most of the parents often say, the children will succeed in academics as well as wide range of other activities in life that are apart from classroom sessions.
6. Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
The school is located at No. 15 along 1st lake main road in Nungambakkam. It was back in the year 1985 that the school was inaugurated. Interesting, a group of housewives belonging to Nungambakkam Ladies Recreation Club had stated the group. Now, the school has grown with 8000 students and 5 branches which clearly indicates their level of dedication at work thus far. The students have a blissful ambience here to study and think well and behave well. For every achievement a student makes, they are openly appreciated and given counselling. Here, CBSE education syllabus is followed.
7. D.A.V. Public School, Velachery
The DAV school is present at No 19, Sitaram Nagar in Velachery. It was in the year 1990 that the school was founded in Chennai. DAV school has a renowned name in the entire city. When it comes to academic performance, DAV is matchless in today’s highly competitive state. The school always has a holistic approach towards their children’s development. They encourage a lot in doing extracurricular activities and they are well exposed to the advent of technology and multimedia teaching.
8. Good Shepherd Convent Matriculation School
The Good Shepherded School is located at No. 32 along College Road in Chennai. It was founded by St. Mary Eiphrasia. According to her, the should see fullest level of growth and have all the students excelling in their personality in all aspects including physically and psychologically and intellectually and aesthetically and spiritually. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd jointly manage the school. This falls under Christian Religious Minority Institution. This stands as among the top 10 schools in the city.
9. Don Bosco School of Excellence:
The Don Bosco School is located at No 53 on Panthon Road in Egmore. The school is also called as the DBS. It has co-education system. It is present in Egmore. The school follows CBSE education system. It iams at shaping up their children with knowledge in international standards and hone them to be a better generation on the whole.
10. D.A.V. (Boys) Senior Secondary School, Mogappair
This is a boys school located in Mogappair. The school is located at R-45 along 120 feet road in Mogappair. There is excellent atmosphere here in this school at Anna Nagar in Chennai. Back in the year 1989, the school was incepted and follows CBSE education system. Until now, this school is known as one of the best schools in Chennai city.
So, where would you want to admit your child?
