வணக்கம் Welcome to Chithkala
For 52 years, families in Adyar have trusted Chithkala to give their children a joyful start: strong academics, good values and a love for India's languages, music and festivals, all in a safe and caring school.
Chithkala is a name of the Divine Mother in the Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. It speaks of the inner spark of consciousness that supports creativity and imagination. Our founders felt it was the right name for a school, and we try to live up to it every day.
கற்க கசடறக் கற்பவை கற்றபின்
நிற்க அதற்குத் தக
Learn well what is worth learning, and then live by what you have learned.
Thirukkural 391
From a child's first school day at age two to the end of Grade 5, Chithkala grows with your child.
Ages 2–3
A warm, gentle first step away from home. Children settle in through play, songs, stories and lots of care.
LKG & UKG
Taught by teachers trained in kindergarten and Montessori methods, using hands-on learning aids that make letters and numbers click.
Grades 1–5
A full State Board curriculum in English medium, with the attention of a small, caring school and a strong grounding in values.
Children at Chithkala grow up at home in three languages. They learn to read, write and speak each one, and they get plenty of practice speaking in front of others.
Arts, music, movement and stage time are part of every week, so children grow in confidence as well as knowledge.
Classical and group dances, performed with pride on Annual Day.
Songs, bhajans and rhymes that build memory, rhythm and joy.
Focus, discipline and self-confidence. Our students have won karate competitions.
Gentle stretches, breathing and quiet moments that help children focus and feel well.
Hands-on computer education from the early years.
Painting, drawing and craft. Our young artists win prizes in Adyar.
Children give short speeches in Tamil, English and Hindi.
Learning excursions that bring lessons to life outside school.
Each day has a happy, steady rhythm: learning in the morning, activities and play in the afternoon, and plenty of care in between.
Children are welcomed at the classroom by their teachers.
A prayer and a thought for the day.
Languages, Mathematics and Science while minds are fresh.
A short break to eat, run and play.
Children eat together and learn good table manners.
Our youngest learners are handed over to their families.
Kindergarten children head home after a full morning.
Grades 1–5 enjoy music, dance, art, computers, yoga or karate.
Grades 1–5 are handed over safely to parents and guardians.
Chithkala Nursery & Primary School opened its doors on 1 June 1974. Our founders were scholars and teachers who wanted children to get a sound modern education rooted in Indian culture, morals and ethics.
That idea still guides us today. We teach character and values alongside modern methods, so that each child grows as a whole person. Chithkala welcomes children of every faith and every ability, and the school is recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Prayer, stories and daily habits teach honesty, kindness and respect.
Music, dance and the festivals of every faith are part of school life, so children grow up with an inclusive, harmonious outlook.
Montessori methods, computer education and teachers who keep learning new ways to teach.
Patient teachers who notice each child and help them at their own pace.
A CCTV-monitored campus in a sturdy concrete building.
Regular parent–teacher meetings so you always know how your child is doing.
Every event gives children a chance to bring out their talents and to celebrate together.
Celebrated in grand style. Children give speeches in Tamil, English and Hindi, and perform songs, solo dances and group dances for families.
Races, games and cheering. Prizes are given generously so every child feels like a champion.
A big celebration with a fancy dress competition and prizes for our little stars.
At Chithkala we celebrate all festivals together. Children learn about each one, share in the joy of every tradition and grow up with an inclusive, harmonious outlook.
Our students have won awards for Thirukkural recitation and painting in competitions across Adyar, and have won karate competitions.
Our campus is a safe, cheerful place for young children, with bright murals, open courtyards and watchful teachers.
We meet parents regularly to talk about each child's progress. We ask every parent to attend.
Your child's progress report, with remarks from the class teacher.
The class teacher goes through the report with you and answers your questions.
Parents and teachers meet together to plan for the term ahead.
Lessons, trips, celebrations and graduations. Here is a glimpse of everyday life at Chithkala.
Chithkala is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Justdial, and our celebrations regularly appear in Adyar Times, the neighbourhood weekly.
“A highly professional, dedicated institution… I strongly recommend.”
“Vintage school with good teachers.”
We welcome volunteer teachers in computer learning, handicrafts and Sanskrit. If you have a few hours to give, we would love to hear from you.
Admissions are open for Nursery, LKG, UKG and Grades 1 to 5. Here is how it works.
Fill in the form or email us. We will answer your questions and fix a time for a visit.
See our classrooms, meet our teachers and bring your child along.
Collect the form from the school office and return it with photocopies of the required certificates, including your child's birth certificate.
Once the documents are checked, pay the fees to confirm your child's place.
Can't find your answer? Email us or visit the school office. We are happy to help.
Children can join Nursery between 2 and 3 years of age. We also admit children to LKG, UKG and Grades 1 to 5, subject to seats being available.
We follow the Tamil Nadu State Board curriculum, and English is the medium of instruction. The school is recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil, English and Hindi. Children also practise speaking in front of others in these languages.
School starts at 8:40 AM. Pre-KG goes home at 1:30 PM, LKG and UKG at 2:00 PM, and Grades 1 to 5 at 3:40 PM. The school office stays open until 6:00 PM.
Music, dance, yoga, karate, computer education, art and craft, public speaking and learning excursions.
The campus is monitored by CCTV, and children are handed over only to parents or authorised guardians at home time.
Yes. Chithkala welcomes children of every faith and every ability, and we celebrate the festivals of all faiths together.
Please email us or visit the school office for the current fee structure. Tuition fees are paid term by term.
We would love to show you around. Email us and we will plan a visit for you and your child.
Open until 6:00 PM on school days. Drop in to collect an application form or to ask about admissions.
Opposite TTK Hospital, Chennai 600020. Tap for directions on Google Maps.
