Vellore International School
Survey No 696/1c/2b1/2b2, Thaiyur -kayar Main Road Kayar Village, Near Kelambakkam, Off-omr Chennai Tamil Nadu - 603110 India · Chennai · Tamil Nadu
Premium boarding or day-school option in Chennai; backed by the VIT Group with modern infrastructure and international curricula.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE (ICSE/ISC), Cambridge (IGCSE/AS/A-Level)
- Classes
- Grade V to XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes (full residential and day scholars)
- Founded
- 2021 (formally inaugurated June 2022; first academic year July 2022)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published
- Students
- Not publicly published
Staff
Led by Dr. G. Viswanathan (Founder, VIT Group), Dr. G.V. Selvam (Chairman), Mr. K. Prabhakaran (Principal) with experience in reputed Indian boarding schoolsSummary for the Parent
Overview
Vellore International School (VIS) is a young but ambitious residential school near Kelambakkam, Chennai. With the VIT Group’s backing, it combines strong infrastructure, international curricula, and a focus on holistic education.
Best Fit For
Children who thrive in a structured boarding environment.
Students who enjoy sports, arts, and extracurricular activities.
Families looking for international curriculum options within India.
Strengths
Excellent infrastructure and campus facilities.
Dual curriculum (CISCE and Cambridge).
Strong leadership and VIT Group backing.
Focus on holistic and residential education.
Trade-offs / Things to check
High fees and limited transparency on fee breakup.
Still a new school; academic outcomes yet to be proven.
Limited public data on student–teacher ratio.
Administrative systems still evolving.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request a detailed fee structure and refund policy.
Ask about student–teacher ratio and class size.
Understand the daily routine and pastoral care for boarders.
Visit the campus to get a feel for the environment.
Check how the school supports transitions between ICSE and Cambridge boards.
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