Schools and health
International Schools, Healthcare. 4 min read.
01International Schools
International schools
Chennai has a short list of international schools, and they are excellent.
The American International School (AISC) runs under a US Embassy bilateral agreement. KC High at Navalur is regularly ranked among the top international schools in Tamil Nadu. Lady Andal, founded in 1909, is now a full IB World School. The top schools have waitlists of 6-9 months, so apply before you move.
What it costs
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Seven schools from this guide, the bar is the fee against the dearest.
7 schools
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American International School Chennai (AISC)
₹9L to 20La year
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The most important international school in Chennai. US Embassy-affiliated since 1995. PK-G12 + IB DP. Primary choice for American/expat families
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KC High International School
₹8L to 13La year
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Among the top-ranked in Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Cambridge IGCSE + IB DP. Strong choice for OMR-based families. Modern campus
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Lady Andal School
₹6L to 10La year
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Heritage girls' school converted to full IB World School. Co-ed in lower years. Central location, walking distance from Nungambakkam
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Sishya School
₹3L to 6La year
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Founded 1972. Premium IGCSE with strong alumni network. Adyar campus is a favourite for Indian-origin returning families
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British International School Chennai
₹7L to 11La year
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Cambridge curriculum, UK education ethos. Strong choice for British and Commonwealth families. South Chennai location
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Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam
₹3L to 6La year
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Premium dual-board school, well-rounded curriculum, strong sports programme
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The School KFI
₹3L to 5La year
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Krishnamurti Foundation philosophy school. Holistic education, very small batches. Distinctive ethos
| School | Board | Location | Annual Fees (2025-26) | Notes |
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| American International School Chennai (AISC) | US / IB Diploma | Taramani | ₹9L to 20L | The most important international school in Chennai. US Embassy-affiliated since 1995. PK-G12 + IB DP. Primary choice for American/expat families |
| KC High International School | Cambridge / IB | Navalur (OMR) | ₹8L to 13L | Among the top-ranked in Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Cambridge IGCSE + IB DP. Strong choice for OMR-based families. Modern campus |
| Lady Andal School | IB PYP-MYP-DP | Chetpet | ₹6L to 10L | Heritage girls' school converted to full IB World School. Co-ed in lower years. Central location, walking distance from Nungambakkam |
| Sishya School | IGCSE | Adyar | ₹3L to 6L | Founded 1972. Premium IGCSE with strong alumni network. Adyar campus is a favourite for Indian-origin returning families |
| British International School Chennai | Cambridge / UK | Perumbakkam | ₹7L to 11L | Cambridge curriculum, UK education ethos. Strong choice for British and Commonwealth families. South Chennai location |
| Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam | IGCSE | Chetpet | ₹3L to 6L | Premium dual-board school, well-rounded curriculum, strong sports programme |
| The School KFI | Krishnamurti | Damodaran Gardens | ₹3L to 5L | Krishnamurti Foundation philosophy school. Holistic education, very small batches. Distinctive ethos |
Fees are indicative annual tuition. Schools revise them every year and add admission, transport and other charges, so IKAN confirms the current fee with each school before you apply.
02Healthcare
Hospitals and doctors
Chennai is one of India's leading cities for medical tourism.
Apollo Hospitals was founded here in 1983. The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre at Taramani is South Asia's first proton therapy centre. MIOT International, Gleneagles Global and Sri Ramachandra are all accredited by JCI (the international hospital standard) or NABH (India's hospital accreditation). All have English-speaking teams and desks for international patients.
What it costs
Every hospital number here was read on the hospital's own website on 4 Oct 2026. Where a site could not be read, the number is left out until it is checked.
| Police | 100 |
| Ambulance (108 EMS) | 108 |
| Fire Brigade | 101 |
| Disaster / Cyclone Helpline | 1077 |
| Women Helpline | 1091 |
| FRRO Chennai | +91-44-2345-1010 |
| Apollo Emergency | 1066 |
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