St. John's English School
Chennai
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For parents researching CBSE institutions in South Chennai, St. John’s English School & Junior College, Besant
Nursery - 12Tamil
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S. NO: 647/1, AGS COLONY, 1ST STREET & 3RD STREET, PALLIKARANAI,
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San Academy, Pallikaranai is a co-educational institution affiliated with the CBSE, distinguished by its robust event schedule, organized academic framework, and global accolades.
San Academy is a Co-ed CBSE-affiliated school located in Chennai, India. It offers classes from Nursery - 12. Fee details are available by contacting the school directly. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: Honored with the International School Award (ISA) from the British Council.; Featured in the Times Education Icons and various other educational technology awards.; Prioritizes co-curricular programming and large-scale campus events..
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| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | ₹43,000 | Indicative; confirm for Pallikaranai campus |
| LKG | ₹47,500 | |
| UKG | ₹51,000 | |
| I–II | ₹52,000 | |
| III–V | ₹55,250 | |
| VI–VIII | ₹57,000 |
• These figures are indicative and may differ for the Pallikaranai campus.
• Transport and activity fees are extra.
• Always confirm the latest fee schedule and inclusions with the admissions office.
When to Apply
Applications usually commence during the initial months of the calendar year.
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Chennai
For parents researching CBSE institutions in South Chennai, St. John’s English School & Junior College, Besant
📡 What other parents found about San Academy
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium / Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi
Type
Co-ed
Students
Around 1,800 students (as per school website)
Boarding
Day school only
Established
2017
Pincode
600100
Leadership & Staff
Age Range
3 to 18 years (Pre-KG to Grade 12).
Family Backgrounds
Mainly city-based households originating from Pallikaranai, Velachery, and surrounding technology hubs.
Socio-economic Profile
Families falling into middle to upper-middle income brackets capable of covering private CBSE tuition.
Child Profiles
Pupils who are keen on athletics, creative arts, and school events; they are socially active and academically driven.
Process
Admission depends on an interaction or an assessment, subject to age requirements and current seat availability.
Documents Required
Contact
For further information, please reach out to the admissions department at +91 99625 01111 or via email at sanpal.admissions@sanacademy.edu.in.
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New-age school fit
Discovery signals help parents look beyond board, fees, and location — including inclusion support, child strengths, sports, arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, and learning approach.
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Areas this school appears to emphasise based on available profile information. Please confirm details directly with the school.
Sports-focused
Possible fit
Performing arts-focused
Possible fit
Arts-focused
Possible fit
Outdoor/nature learning
Possible fit
Academic-focused
Possible fit
Signals about special educator access, counselling, IEP support, accessibility, and school readiness for diverse learners.
Special educator
Yes
Counsellor
Yes
Lifts
Yes
How the school appears to approach teaching, assessment, pressure, and child fit.
Best suited for
Children who benefit from outdoor and nature-led learning
Sports focus, coaching, participation, and specific sports available.
Sports focus
Strong
Athletics
Strong
Basketball
Strong
Detected basketball, athletics from existing profile text.
Visual arts, music, dance, drama/theatre, productions, and dedicated creative spaces.
Arts focus
Strong
Performing arts focus
Strong
Competitions
Yes
Music
Strong
Visual arts
Strong
Detected music, visual arts from existing profile text.
Use these during a visit or admissions call to verify the fit signals before you decide.
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Academics
Positives
Guardians value the systematic curriculum and exam preparation. Teachers are frequently noted for being nurturing and helpful.
Watch out for
Some families report occasional lapses in communication and issues regarding classroom conduct.
Ask: Ask how instructors manage student behavior and the frequency with which academic progress reports are shared.
Early Grades (KG)
Positives
The KG teaching team is described as welcoming and involved; activity-centered pedagogy is highly regarded.
Watch out for
A minority of parents expressed that classroom oversight could benefit from a more delicate approach.
Ask: Request to view a kindergarten class to see how educators facilitate team-based exercises.
Co-curricular & Sports
Positives
Strong emphasis on athletics, special events, and international connections, such as the British Council ISA.
Watch out for
There are noted instances of logistical challenges during major functions.
Ask: Inquire about how often students are provided opportunities to engage in external club or inter-school competitions.
Transport & Administration
Positives
Bus services are provided for the majority of local neighborhoods.
Watch out for
Numerous parents highlight instances of unhelpful or inaccessible administrative staff and ambiguous messaging.
Ask: Ask for contact information for the transport supervisor and the official path for reporting concerns.
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