School Fees in Chennai

School fees in Chennai vary by sector: government schools (subsidised for Indians), international schools (INR 1,50,000–14,00,000+ per year) and private schools (INR 1,00,000–5,00,000+ per year).

Government schools

• Indians: Heavily subsidised.
• Expats: Limited access; fees vary.
• Curriculum: State board, CBSE, etc.

International schools

• Budget: INR 1,50,000–3,50,000 per year (primary)
• Mid-tier: INR 4,00,000–7,00,000 per year (primary)
• Premium: INR 8,00,000–14,00,000+ per year
• Curricula: British, IB, American, etc.

Private schools

• Fees: Often INR 1,00,000–5,00,000+ per year
• Curricula: CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid

What to budget

• International/private: Add admission, development, learning support, board exams.
• Total cost over 3–5 years matters more than annual tuition alone.

See our India fees guide, Chennai fees comparison and primary fees.

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