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What is GCIS?

GCIS is a K-12 progressive school that lays a lot of thrust on students’ all-inclusive development, with personalised instruction and technology integration that cultivate lifelong learning.

What syllabus does GCIS follow?

GCIS is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Affiliation No. 1930905, and its curriculum is structured around CBSE learning cycles.

Why choose GCIS?

Holistic and progressive education with a focus on 21st-century skills, state-of-the-art facilities, a low student-teacher ratio, CCTV surveillance, GPS-tracked transport, compulsory sports and martial arts, cricket and basketball academies, e-diary communication and parent enrichment sessions.

Where is GCIS located?

At Madhavaram, Chennai - 15 minutes from Anna Nagar. No. 1313/1A, 200 Feet Inner Ring Road, Madhavaram, Chennai - 600 110.

What is the student-teacher ratio?

We keep small class sizes with a low student-teacher ratio, so teachers can observe students closely, identify needs quickly and give individual attention.

How is GCIS different from other schools in Chennai?

We aim to achieve educational excellence as a team and nurture each student’s individual potential to the fullest, celebrating every child’s unique needs, interests and abilities. Students are expected to emerge complete in character, with confidence in themselves and respect for others. We want children to feel safe and secure and to enjoy their student life, in an environment that pays special attention to their mental and physical well-being.

How does GCIS support holistic development?

Our approach addresses children’s physical, personal, social, emotional and spiritual wellness alongside cognitive learning, helping them confidently manage life’s demands.

What does GCIS mean by global education standards?

Developing an understanding of other cultures, histories and geographies - multilingual proficiency, cultural exploration and an appreciation of interconnected societies.

Have GCIS students won awards in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities?

Yes. We encourage participation in external competitions as a benchmark. Our students have done extremely well in International Spell Bee competitions and fared well in the Silver Zone and SOF Olympiads, especially in Sciences and English. In sports, students have excelled in district-level Taekwondo competitions, and they also participate and excel in chess and yoga.

Tell us about the school’s infrastructure.

A lush green 5-acre campus with spacious refurbished buildings, ventilated classrooms, playgrounds for basketball, volleyball, football and athletics, well-equipped labs, libraries and reading rooms.

How are parents involved?

We see parents as partners: parent orientation, workshops, enrichment sessions, open days and the Mom & Me programme keep families involved in learning and cultural events.

What is the admission process for Pre-KG, LKG and UKG?

Children should be at least 2.5 years old as of June for Pre-KG. The process includes an online or in-person application, a general activity-based assessment of fine and gross motor skills, and a parent interaction with school leadership.

Which classes are offered?

Pre-Primary (Pre-K to UKG), Primary (Grades I-V), Middle School (Grades VI-VIII), High School (Grades IX-X) and Senior Secondary (Grades XI-XII) with multiple subject streams.

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