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The School KFI

Damodar Gardens, Besant Avenue, Adyar, Chennai
+(91)-(44)-2491 5845, 2446 5144

theschoolkfi.org | theschool.kfi.chennai@gmail.com

Board: ICSE
Details

Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI) is one of three Foundations in the world that run schools exploring education in the light of the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. The School was started in the year 1973. Today it is a day boarding, co-educational school with students in Junior , Middle and Senior school. The school is located in a spacious campus in Adyar made available by The Theosophical Society. This location permits rare opportunities to be with nature - ancient trees and vast spaces. The school has about 350 students and 35 teachers.

The school has three terms running from mid-June to mid-April. Usually there are two breaks of about 10 days each in September/October and December. There is no school uniform. Pupils are expected to dress appropriately for the school. Parents are required to take care to ensure appropriateness and simplicity.

School Lunch: All students and teachers have lunch together. A balanced vegetarian diet is provided. In addition, there are two breaks, one is in the forenoon for fruit and one at the end of the day for snacks and something to drink.
Activities

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

The School has a programme for physical fitness of all students. Regular games periods are part of the schedule. Additional opportunities to play football, basketball, volleyball and frisbee are provided during the school day. Junior and Senior Sports Days, inter-school matches, treks and camping form part of the annual programme.

NON ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

In Junior school, students learn a wide variety of skills to express themselves creatively. In the later years, students opt for activities which include art, weaving, clay work, carpentry, home-craft and dance.
Fee Structure

The school has a variety of fee slabs that addresses the differnt economic affordabilities of parents. NRIs and those who earn in dollars have a separate fee slab.

The fee details are listed here - http://www.theschoolkfi.org/admissions/fees.php
School Timing

Class I to IV : 8.20 am to 02.45 pm

Class V to XII : 8.20 am to 04.00 pm

The school has a five-day week for students up to class X and 5½ day week for Classes XI and XII.
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