This page documents the authorisation status, accreditations, and published policies of The Indian Public School, Chennai South (Perungudi). Parents can independently verify each authorisation using the links provided below.
Authorisation & Policies
The Indian Public School, Chennai South
Authorisation and Policies
Authorisation Timeline
The Indian Public School, Chennai South (Perungudi) was authorised by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) on […] , and the Diploma Programme (DP) on 19 November 2014. The school has been a registered Cambridge International examination centre since 2014.
IB World School
This campus is an authorised IB World School. The IB’s authorisation confirms that the school meets the global standards required to deliver the IB programme with fidelity to the IB’s programme standards, practices, rules, and regulations.
Details:
| IB School Code | 043012 |
|---|---|
| PYP Authorised | [Client to confirm] |
| DP Authorised Date | 19 November 2014 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Examinations | DP: November series |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Boarding Facilities | Day school |
| Verify | Verify on ibo.org |
Parents can verify IB World School status at any time using the IB’s public school directory at ibo.org/find-an-ib-school.
Cambridge International
This campus is a registered Cambridge International school and examination centre. Cambridge authorisation confirms the school has been approved to teach the curriculum and administer externally moderated examinations, with ongoing quality monitoring by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Details:
| Cambridge Centre Number | [Client to confirm] |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Authorised Since | 2014 |
| Programmes Offered | Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Level |
| Verify | Verify on Cambridge International |
Globeducate Membership
This campus is a member school of Globeducate, one of the world’s leading international school groups. Globeducate operates 70+ schools across 12 countries, and membership provides access to an international professional development programme for educators, cross-campus student competitions and exchanges, and formal partnerships with Eco-Schools and WWF.
Recognition in India
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognises the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Plus Two (10+2) Class of the Senior Secondary School, which is the eligibility criterion for admission to undergraduate courses in India.
Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and AS & A Level qualifications are also recognised by the AIU. Cambridge examinations are accepted by universities in over 160 countries worldwide.
IB Foundational Policies
As an IB World School, the following foundational policies are maintained and reviewed annually. These policies are integral to the IB’s philosophy and are guided by the IB Learner Profile, which describes learners as Principled (acting with integrity and honesty) and Reflective (giving thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience).
| Policy | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Language Policy | Defines the school’s approach to language learning, mother-tongue support, and the language profile of the school community. | View PDF |
| 2. Inclusion / Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy | Outlines the school’s commitment to providing equitable access to the curriculum for all learners, including those with identified learning needs. | View PDF |
| 3. Academic Integrity Policy | Establishes expectations for honest academic conduct across all programmes, including assessment, research, and collaboration. Academic integrity is expected of all members of the learning community: students, teachers, administration, and parents. | View PDF |
| 4. Assessment Policy | Describes how student learning is assessed, recorded, and reported, aligned to the requirements of each IB programme offered at this campus. | View PDF |
School Policies
The following school-level policies are published and available for review: