Chirec International School – The School that Sets Trends in Education

More than 3 decades old, Chirec International School stands tall as one of the best schools in Telangana. Spread across 5 acres in Kondapur, Hyderabad, the main campus is a protected, secure environment equipped with facilities for all students. What started as a Children’s Recreation Center to offer summer camps and vacation camps soon transformed into Chirec Nursery and then the educational institute that we are all familiar with. The Founder and Director, Ratna Reddy, brought into reality the idea of fusing Indian Curriculum with global teaching practices to give children an opportunity to broaden their horizons, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. She oversees all the three branches of Chirec School and prioritizes professional development above all. She is a force to reckon with 30+ years of experience in the educational field. She has also pioneered new-age education, glimpses of which one can see in Chirec’s curriculum. Learning here goes beyond conventional textbooks and examinations and broadens the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of growing up. All this can only be attributed to the brilliance of Ratna Reddy. Having always believed that education must never be restricted to the textbook, Ms. Reddy works closely with students and the faculty to ensure that the environment in Chirec encourages creativity, exploration, and discovery. Chirec International School has two other branches; one in Jubilee Hills and the other in Begumpet. Both these branches were founded in 1993.

Location

Chirec International School’s main branch is located in Kondapur, close to Botanical Gardens. The campus is fully-equipped with customized facilities for primary, secondary, and senior secondary students. The location is especially perfect for students whose parents work in the IT and financial hubs.

Curriculum

Chirec Public School offers to its students, CBSE, Cambridge, and IB curriculam. Up to, secondary school, children have a choice between CBSE and Cambridge. In senior secondary school, they may choose CBSE, Cambridge, or IB.

Fee Structure

With equal emphasis on academics, arts, including sports and a strong focus on co-curricular activities, Chirec International’s annual fees is inclusive of all the academics and activities. The average annual fees for Nursery to Pre-Primary 2 Classes range from Rs.2.22-2.43 lakhs. After the admission, a 10% increase is expected the following year. FOR CBSE Nursery - 17,628/month PP-I - 18,450/month PP-II - 19,000/month class I - 19,084/month Class II - 20,801/month Class III - 21,406/month Class IV - 22,500/month Class V - 22,500/month Class VI - 23396/month Class VII - 23396/month Class VIII - 24190/month Class IX - 26,368/month Class X - 28,534/month Class XI - 33,833/month Class XII - 33,750/month FOR INTERNATIONAL Nursery - 17,628/month PP-I - 18,450/month PP-II - 19,000/month class I - 19,618/month Class II - 21,384/month Class III - 22,004/month Class IV - 23,985/month Class V - 25,959/month Class VI - 26,844/month Class VII - 29,260/month Class VIII - 32,183/month Class IX - 34,310/month Class X - 34,870/month Class XI - 48,833/month Class XII - 480,750/month Additionally, the school provides transportation facilities and lunch to ease travel and make sure the children stay alert. Depending on the distance, the transport fee costs Rs.14,000, while the lunch fee is approximately Rs.29,900 per year.  The details have been taken from a reliable source. However, the actual fees may differ from one grade to another, every year.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The campus in Kondapur is furnished with ample facilities to provide students with a holistic ecosystem to study, learn, and grow. It is also environment-friendly in that it promotes solar lighting, zero waste management, rainwater harvesting, and recycling kitchen waste for gardening purposes. Exposure to such a learning atmosphere makes children sensitive to nature, which is one of the standout features of Chirec.

Classrooms

Well-lit and spacious, the classrooms at Chirec have all the learning tools to make learning enjoyable. All classrooms have the latest technological tools such as smartboards.

Laboratories

The school has plenty of laboratories: Physics Lab, Biology Lab, Language Lab, Chemistry Lab, Biotechnology Lab, Fashion Studies Lab, Mathematics Lab, Computer Labs, and Home Science Lab. All the libraries are supplied with amenities and facilities on par with local and international curricula, enabling kids to learn through hands-on experience.

Library

Reading is one of the most delightful ways to learn. To foster this habit, we have a library for each section, fully stocked with age-appropriate books. The school is also planning on introducing e-readers soon.

Multi-purpose halls and auditorium

Large areas, equipped with technological tools serve to address large groups of students, encourage them to showcase their talents, and come together to listen to guest lectures. The open-air auditorium is a new addition to the campus, complete with lighting and sound technology for kids to perform during events and showcase their artistic talents.

Transport

The school provides GPS-enabled, safe buses with lady conductors to drive children to and from school. Drivers are hired after a driving test and a medical test to ensure complete safety of the children.

Playgrounds

Vast playgrounds in the campus ensure that students are not restricted to classroom learning. Volleyball courts, handball court, lawn tennis courts, basketball courts, table tennis room, cricket pitch, athletics track, and a chess room are a few of the many highlights of the grounds.

Extra-curricular activities

Music, dance, and art are given equal importance at Chirec. The campus has separate rooms for each activity. Besides this, students from grades VI to X are encouraged to choose a club activity of their preference. Better by Design, Tourism, Photography Learning, Creative Writing, Culinary, Orators, and Drama clubs are a few examples of clubs. The school also conducts exchange programs, community service events, excursions, and many such activities. Each of these is a step towards readying kids for the future and making them good citizens of the country.

Academics

Along with offering local and international curricula, Chirec conducts a number of innovative programs to develop each child’s skills and hidden talents.

Special Programs

Physics & Engineering Club, Library on Wheels, Better by Design, Girls Code Camp, and Robotics are some of the innovative programs that Chirec actively encourages. Most of these are in collaboration with organizations that are working towards child skill development.

Enrichment classes

Gifted learners, who show aptitude in specific fields, are given the opportunity to further enhance their talents through enrichment classes. These classes foster further intellectual stimulation to help them reach their potential.

Remedial classes

The in-house remedial counseling department for differently-abled kids, and kids with learning difficulties helps students overcome their challenges and learn to the best of their abilities.

Career guidance

At Chirec, several workshops, internships, and exchange programs are conducted on a regular basis for grades 8 and above to make the future-ready.

C-hub

The Chirec Innovation Hub or C-hub, aims at helping children meet the global challenges and standards in education. It has dedicated areas for science, technology, engineering, art, and math or STEAM. These are the building blocks of wholesome education, and it is commendable that the school is paying special attention to them with this innovation hub. C-hub is Chirec’s signature space where children gather to collaborate, innovate, and learn.

Awards and achievements

Consistently ranked among the best schools in Hyderabad and Telangana, Chirec has brought home multiple awards. Chirec International School has set incredible standards of education in Hyderabad. It offers every amenity for a child to grow up into a complete individual. You must definitely consider it for your child!