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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Tamil, Hindi, English, French, German, Korean
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Hindustan International School Guindy offers the Cambridge Pathway curriculum, serving international students from ages 3 to 19 across early years, primary, IGCSE, and advanced AS/A Levels. Situated on GST Road in Chennai, the campus provides structured educational zones including dedicated Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories, a specialized Math Lab, an Informatics Lab, and an open Art Studio. Instruction is conducted primarily in English, with secondary language training options available in Tamil, Hindi, French, and German. The institution implements a unique assessment framework based on Dr. Howard Gardner’s Concept of Multiple Intelligences, tailoring regular classroom lessons through music, co-operative learning, and multimedia to suit individual student profiles. Distinctive annual initiatives include the student-led Science Expo and the prominent Hues of Blue Art Carnival. Furthermore, pupils actively join community service events such as the International Coastal Clean-up, bridging academic concepts with local environmental protection. This structure prepares youngsters for future global educational progression.
OLD BLOCK, HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE-GST ROAD, 40, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Ramapuram, Viralur, Chakrapani Colony, Guindy, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016, India
The Essentials
Hindustan International School - Guindy Campus has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Guindy Campus, Chennai, India. The Hindustan International School operates additional campuses in Karapakkam, Padur, and Padappai, all in the Chennai area. The Guindy Campus is Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) affiliated, while Karapakkam, Padur, and Padappai campuses are CBSE-affiliated.
Stages
We offer education from Pre-primary 1 to A Level (Grade 12).
Type
Cambridge Pathway international school offering the Cambridge Curriculum (CAIE) across multiple campuses (Guindy, Karapakkam, Padur, Padappai).
Country affiliation
Cambridge Assessment International Education, United Kingdom
Bus service
Bus transport is provided with routes monitored by a supervisor; the service consists of a standard service to and from the school.
Fees
Application / Prospectus fee - Prospectus (application document) is available for purchase for INR 1,000.
Tuition fees — Karapakkam campus (HIS K) — billed per term - Grade I to V: INR 28,000 per term; three-term total INR 84,000 per year. - Grade VI to VIII: INR 33,000 per term; three-term total INR 99,000 per year. - Grade IX: INR 38,000 per term; three-term total INR 114,000 per year. - Grade X: INR 37,000 per term; three-term total INR 111,000 per year. - Grade XI (Non-Science): INR 37,000 per term; three-term total INR 111,000 per year. - Grade XI (Science): INR 38,000 per term; three-term total INR 114,000 per year. - Grade XII (Non-Science): INR 37,000 per term; three-term total INR 111,000 per year. - Grade XII (Science): INR 38,000 per term; three-term total INR 114,000 per year. - HISTAR (Karapakkam pre-primary PP1–PP3): INR 22,500 per term; three-term total INR 67,500 per year.
Tuition fees — Padur campus (published schedule available) - Grade I–III: Term I INR 25,000; Term II INR 25,000; Term III INR 26,000; annual total INR 76,000. - Grade IV–V: Term I INR 25,000; Term II INR 25,000; Term III INR 26,000; annual total INR 76,000. - Grade VI–VIII: Term I INR 29,000; Term II INR 29,000; Term III INR 29,000; annual total INR 87,000. - Grade IX: Term I INR 35,000; Term II INR 34,000; Term III INR 34,000; annual total INR 103,000. - Grade X: Term I INR 35,000; Term II INR 35,000; Term III INR 34,000; annual total INR 104,000. - Grade XI (Non-Science) and Grade XI (Science): Term 1 INR 35,000; Term 2 INR 35,000; Term 3 INR 34,000; annual total INR 104,000. - Grade XII (Non-Science) and Grade XII (Science): Term 1 INR 35,000; Term 2 INR 35,000; Term 3 INR 34,000; annual total INR 104,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed and collected term-wise (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Parents are required to remit the term fee to the school bank account or via the school payment gateway as instructed. - Accepted payment modes include Demand Draft, Cheque, cash (with receipt), and the school's online payment gateway; post-dated cheques are not accepted. Parents must mention student name and grade when making payments to the listed accounts.
Bank account / payment details and online payment - The school provides campus-specific bank account instructions and a payment gateway link for online payments; bank account details are published for each campus and parents are asked to use the correct account for the campus indicated.
Transport / Day-boarding and boarding fees - The school operates a transport (bus) service; transport fees are charged separately and parents must complete the transport form to receive route and fee details. No separate boarding/hostel fee schedule is published for these campuses; the school's published material references transport rather than residential boarding.
Other compulsory and recurring charges - Prospectus fee (application document) INR 1,000 at the office. - Uniforms are supplied through the school at the time of admission; uniform charges are collected at admission (amounts are not presented as a single consolidated line item in the published fee tables). - The school's published fee schedules reference term tuition as the principal recurring charge; additional items such as lab charges, development/annual charges, activity or examination fees may apply depending on campus and grade but are published on campus-specific disclosure pages when applicable.
Refunds and cancellations - There is no uniformly published school-wide refund or cancellation policy located on the public campus disclosures. A separate Hindustan alumni/portal terms page states there is no refund or cancellation of amounts paid to that operator; no comprehensive fee-refund schedule for tuition was located in the campus fee disclosures. Parents should note that no general refund schedule is published in the publicly available fee-disclosure documents.
Academics
Hindustan International School - Guindy Campus teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 19.
Curriculum
CAIE Pathway is offered at Hindustan International School, Guindy Campus, providing a continuous pathway from age 3 to 19 with Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge AS/A Levels. Cambridge Primary includes English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, GP, and a language option including Tamil, Hindi, French, and German. Cambridge Lower Secondary includes English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, GP, languages, and Korean as a foreign language. Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad range of subjects with compulsory core subjects such as First Language English and English as a Second Language, with AS/A Levels offering additional subject choices. Karapakkam Campus (CBSE) offers Pre-KG to Grade XII with Science, Commerce and Humanities streams in Senior Secondary; Padur Campus and Padappai Campus are CBSE affiliated as well.
Higher Education Progression
Cambridge qualifications are recognized by over 1,400 universities worldwide, including over 650 in the United States (including Ivy League institutions).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes a friendly and lively community. The academic environment provides a strong foundation for personal and professional development. The progress of each child is meticulously recorded and monitored periodically to assess the progress or regress of each individual. Students are encouraged to pursue physical activity as part of developing both body and mind. The infirmary is staffed by a qualified and professional nurse on site during school hours.
Safeguarding
The school provides a Student Grievance Form (Strictly Confidential). Fire safety on campus is implemented to prevent fire risks and ensure safety. An on-site infirmary is available during school hours with a qualified nurse. Transportation services are monitored by a supervisor.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions at Hindustan International School involve campus-specific Admissions Teams that guide applicants, offer campus tours and clarify programmes. To apply, visit any HIS campus and complete an Inquiry Form, discuss with the Student Enrollment Officer, take a campus tour, and remit the appropriate fee to submit the online Application Form. Skill Profiling is conducted for Grade 2 and above. For HISTAR Pre Primary and Grade 1, there is a Virtual or Physical Interaction with the Student. After profiling, the Principal holds a dialogue with both Parents and the Student. Selected candidates are notified within 48 hours. Complete the registration by providing all necessary documentation and remitting the fees to guarantee admission. Admission is not guaranteed if there is a delay from the Parent. The Decision of the School is final. Age criteria as of June 30 of the academic year apply: HISTAR Pre-Primary 1 (Pre-KG) 3 Years as on Apr 1; HISTAR Pre-Primary 2 (Jr-KG) 4 Years as on Apr 1; HISTAR Pre-Primary 3 (Sr-KG) 5 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 1 6 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 2 7 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 3 8 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 4 9 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 5 10 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 6 11 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 7 12 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 8 13 Years as on Apr 1; Grade 9 14 Years as on Apr 1; IGCSE / Grade 10 15 Years as on Apr 1; AS Level / Grade 11 16 Years as on Apr 1; A Level / Grade 12 17 Years as on Apr 1. Documents Required: Original Birth Certificate or a copy of the Birth Certificate attested by a Notary Public; Original Transfer Certificate if moving from a different School for all Grades except HISTAR PP1; Aadhar card copy of the parents and the ward; Certificates / award details of the ward; 3 copies of passport size photographs; Previous 2 years Academic Records (Progress Reports).
FAQs
What curriculum does Hindustan International School follow?
CAIE Pathway is offered at Hindustan International School, Guindy Campus, providing a continuous pathway from age 3 to 19 with Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge AS/A
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Prospectus fee**
- Prospectus (application document) is available for purchase for INR 1,000.
**Tuition fees — Karapakkam campus (HIS K) — billed per term**
- Grade I to V: INR 28,000 per term; three-term total INR 84,000 per year.
Where is Hindustan International School located?
Guindy Campus, Chennai, India. The Hindustan International School operates additional campuses in Karapakkam, Padur, and Padappai, all in the Chennai area.
What age groups does the school serve?
We offer education from Pre-primary 1 to A Level (Grade 12).
Is there a school bus service?
Bus transport is provided with routes monitored by a supervisor; the service consists of a standard service to and from the school.
How does admissions work?
Admissions at Hindustan International School involve campus-specific Admissions Teams that guide applicants, offer campus tours and clarify programmes.
What languages are taught?
Cambridge Assessment English programs are part of Hindustan International School's language education. The school is an authorized Cambridge English centre (IA164) since 2021, and exams are administered on campus.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school emphasizes a friendly and lively community. The academic environment provides a strong foundation for personal and professional development.
What facilities does the school have?
Smart Classrooms are equipped with E-Boards and Audio-Visual aids for 21st century learning. An Advanced Library houses books, CD-ROMs, and DVDs across subjects. Science Zones reinforce classroom concepts with equipment for practical work.
When was Hindustan International School founded?
The Hindustan International School is established by the Hindustan Group of Institutions. The Guindy Campus of Hindustan International School is affiliated with the Cambridge Assessment International Education, UK.
