Raising curious minds for a world still being written.
The Pupil is an IB Continuum School in West Chennai, where children from Early Years to Form 12 learn by asking questions, building real things and moving at their own pace.
We believe a child is more than a grade. Through inquiry, and throughEPIC, our own approach to each child’s progress, we help every child grow in every way, with the confidence to follow their own path.
Our journey
Pursuing excellence.
Shaping futures.
The Pupil International School started in 2017, with a vision to provide a truly international education experience to the West Chennai region. Located behind Saveetha Dental College, on a sprawling two-acre green campus, the school has rapidly grown into a leading international school in the region.
It has been a remarkably transformative journey, marked by continuous growth, unwavering dedication and a passion for nurturing young minds.
- 2017
The school opens
A two-acre green campus behind Saveetha Dental College.
- 2021
IB Primary Years
Authorised on 7 November 2021.
- 2023
IB Middle Years
Authorised on 11 December 2023.
- 2024
IB Diploma
Authorised on 2 July 2024. An IB Continuum School.
Beyond textbooks
Our school is founded on the principles of providing an exceptional education that goes beyond textbooks. Our journey began with a vision to create a vibrant learning community that fosters creativity, critical thinking and global citizenship.
From PYP to the Diploma
Our programmes have grown from the Primary Years Programme (PYP), to the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and on to the Diploma Programme (DP). Each stage of our journey reflects a commitment to holistic development and academic excellence.
Learning by inquiry
We stay at the forefront of educational practice, so students learn through engaging, inquiry-based experiences that prepare them for the challenges of the future. EPIC, our own approach, lets each child move at the pace that is right for them.
On the global IB map
We celebrate the milestones, shared with our school community, that have placed The Pupil International School on the global IB map. Our dedication to IB principles has made us a leader in internationally minded education that prepares students for a globalised world.
Our vision
“To manifest a vibrant, transformational space to create fully blossomed souls who have the skills, compassion and wisdom to make a positive impact on the world.”
Our mission
World citizens
To create a new generation of world citizens who transcend the boundaries of ego, religion and nation, in their quest for equitable and sustainable development of Mother Earth.
The whole child
To help children develop to the fullest extent their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual dimensions, so that they can pursue their chosen path with confidence and success.
Leaders with values
To create future world leaders rooted in universal ethical values, who adopt the best from wisdom, traditions and modern technology, and are passionate about making a positive difference to the world.
Leadership
The people
behind The Pupil.
The Pupil is part of the Saveetha family of institutions, alongside The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and Balmithra.
Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan
Founder and Chancellor, Saveetha Group of InstitutionsA dentist from Nalligoundanoor in Erode district, he founded a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in Erode in 1977 and Saveetha Dental College in Chennai in 1988.
Over three decades the Saveetha Group has grown across medicine, engineering, law, management, nursing and allied health. A Tamil scholar, his honours include a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by former President Pranab Mukherjee.
Dr. Saveetha Rajesh
DirectorA radiologist (MBBS, MD, Sri Ramachandra Medical College) and gold medallist in Paediatrics, she served Saveetha University as Admissions Officer and Controller of Examinations, and helped set up Saveetha Medical College and Hospital in 2008.
She founded The Pupil Saveetha Eco School in 2012 and Balmithra in 2017. She has studied schools in Finland and New Zealand and trained with Howard Gardner and Kath Murdoch.
Dr. Rajesh Sengodan
DirectorA paediatrician (MBBS, Annamalai University; MD Paediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Medical College), his work with children led him to school education.
Drawing on what he saw in Finland and New Zealand, he champions creative ways to make learning more effective and enjoyable, and eco-friendly spaces to learn in.
Core values
What we
stand for.
Four values guide how we teach, how we learn and how we treat each other.
Creativity
Imagining new ideas and fresh ways to solve problems, and finding the creative spark in every child.
Consciousness
Being aware of our thoughts and actions, so that what we do adds up to a kinder, happier world.
Grit
Staying with hard things, getting past setbacks and learning from what goes wrong.
Lifelong learning
A curiosity and love of learning that carries on long after school.
Authorised by
the IB.
The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better, more peaceful world, and who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
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Outcomes
What growth looks like.
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Early Years
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Primary Years
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Middle Years
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Explore the
programmes.
Early
Years
ExploreAges 3–6 · Step 1–3
Where curiosity gets its first big questions. Children learn through purposeful play.
Primary
Years
ExploreForms 1–5 · IB PYP
Questions become discoveries. Children explore, connect ideas and build understanding.
Middle
Years
ExploreForms 6–10 · IB MYP
Ideas meet the wider world. A time to think critically and find your perspective.
Diploma
Programme
ExploreForms 11–12 · IB DP
Go deeper into what matters to you. Prepare for university and the possibilities beyond.
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