Admission

Lady Andal School offers the IB (International Baccalaureate) Continuum programme. We offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

The school timings for:
 LKG and UKG are between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
 Grade 1 to 5 are between 7:40 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.
 Grades 6 to 8 are between 7:40 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.*
 Grade 9 and 10 between 7:40 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.*
 Grade 11 and 12 between 7:40 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.*
*Timings are subject to change due to extra classes

The average class ratio:
PYP - 1:12
MYP - 1:5
DP – 1:5

The new Academic Year begins mid-June for all classes. The end of the academic year will differ for the programmes:
 Early Years Programme (LKG/UKG) - April end
 Primary Years Programme (Grade 1 - 5) - May First Week
 Middles Years Programme (Grade 6 – 8) - May First Week
 Grade 9 - Mid May

Students from grades 3 and above are required to bring Tablets/Laptops for their ongoing inquiries in their learning experience.

At Lady Andal School, besides English being the medium of Instruction, we offer the options of Hindi,German and Spanish as options. As an acknowledgement to the state language, Tamil is mandatory for all classes.

Yes. The IB Diploma is widely accepted by universities and top private institutions in India. The IBDP is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Internationally, it is accepted by prominent universities in countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond, often with advanced standing or credit.

Yes. Students are supported through orientations and extra – classes that introduces them to the IB way of learning. The subject teachers and the DP coordinator provide ongoing guidance to ensure a smooth
transition.

Assessments in the PYP has four dimensions: monitoring, documenting, measuring and reporting on learning. Assessments are designed to produce data and/or evidence of learning and teaching. In the PYP, Assessment can be categorized under Formative, Summative and at appropriate points of the inquiry, provision to gauge student knowledge, development of conceptual understandings and skills.
At the end of the fifth year in the PYP, students will display their cumulative and collaborative learning experience in the form of the PYP exhibition.
MYP assessment require teachers to assess the prescribed subject - group objectives using the assessment criteria for each subject group in each year of the programme. These internal Assessments include tasks, strategies and tools that are designed, developed and applied. Summative Assessment is part of every MYP Unit.
An important milestone to keep in mind: All MYP students in the fifth year of the programme demonstrate consolidation of their learning through the completion of a Personal Project. The students of Lady Andal School, at the end of the fifth year, will undertake the MYP eAssessment, which is an online examination conducted for IB - validated grades.
eAssessment comprises of:
eportfolios - Arts, Design, Language Acquisition and Physical and Health Education
On-Screen Examinations - Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Sciences, Mathematics, and Interdisciplinary learning.
Personal Project - This is a mandatory requirement where students consolidate their learning throughout the programme.
In the DP (Diploma Programme) students are assessed using both internal and external methods.
 External Assessment: Includes written examinations at the end of the two-year programme.
 Internal Assessment: Moderated by the IB; includes oral work, practical work, and written tasks specific to each subject.
Culminates in the completion of the three core elements:
 Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Assessed via an exhibition and a 1,600-word essay.
 Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research paper.
 Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Assessed through reflection and achievement of learning
outcomes.

We believe that holistic education is truly achieved when we scaffold all areas of learning besides academics. At Lady Andal School, we offer a different kind of co - curricular and extra - curricular engagements.
These are, namely:
Junior Heritage Club (Kreeda), Literacy Club, Dance Club, Chess Club and Crochet Club – (PYP)
For the co - curriculars, students explore: Swimming, Archery, Football, Basketball, Yoga, Gym – (PYP/MYP)

Yes, Lady Andal School has a fully functional cafeteria. The food sold is vegetarian and nutritious.

There are a few field trips and excursions planned every year for all grades.
 EYP 1 - PYP 3: Day trips to places of significance.
 PYP 4 and 5: Overnight trips to places close to Chennai
 MYP and DP: A 5-day excursion (Domestic/International)
Besides these, there are day/half day trips planned to places that will help facilitate learning and enhances their inquiry into the specific unit.

Admission is open through the academic year. One can visit the school for further information regarding admission or one can visit our homepage of our website www.ladyandalschool.edu.in for further details.

For a student joining us at EYP 1 level (LKG) the age is 4 years old on or before 1st June.

Lady Andal School has a SEN educator and a Counsellor who support the teaching and learning process.

Parents will need to reach out to the Admission Manager for details regarding the fees.