Cambridge IGCSE · Pre-KG to Grade X
Chennai Campus
Adjacent to DLF Garden City, Thazhambur Link Road, Karanai, Chennai 600130
Facilities: Smart classrooms · Turf court · Science labs · Library · Arts studio
Admission Enquiry 2027–28
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Simple 4-Step Admission Process
1
Submit Enquiry
Fill the online enquiry form below or call our admission counsellor directly. Tell us your child's grade and preferred campus.
2
Campus Visit
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3
Interaction & Assessment
An informal interaction with our academic team to understand your child's learning style and needs. No stressful examinations.
4
Confirmation
Receive your admission offer. Complete documentation and fee payment to secure your child's seat for 2027–28.
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What Our Parents Say
Real words from Athena parents.
★★★★★"We moved to Chennai and were concerned about how the transition would be for our daughter. Glad we chose Athena Global School. We see a 360-degree change in her. Holistic approach, teachers are courteous and considerate. School is very clean and pleasant."
Mr. Anand KommuParent of Amy Kommu · Chennai Campus
★★★★★"Each and every student is unique and Athena's global team is best to understand them. Individual attention and mutual bonding between staff and students are very much appreciated. In simple words — it's another home indeed."
Mrs. MadhumitaParent of Aeran and Nithila · Chennai Campus
★★★★★"I appreciate your attention and encouragement towards students in curricular and extracurricular activities. A special thanks to Principal Mrs. Leena Menon and all staff members. The kids here enjoy coming to school every day — the open and supportive environment helps them excel."
Mr. Karunanidhi, Engineer, QatarParent of Nakshatra, Grade VI · Chidambaram Campus
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CBSE · Nursery to Grade XII
Chidambaram Campus
T. Neduncheri Road, Thunisiramedu, Chidambaram 608602
Facilities: Amphitheatre · Science labs · Sports ground · Library · Computer lab · One-acre lawn
CBSE · Nursery to Grade X
Chengalpattu Campus
Athena Nagar, Keezhavedu, Meleripakkam Post, Chengalpattu 603003
Facilities: Science lab · Computer lab · Library · Sports grounds · Activity rooms
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Fee Structure
★ New Admissions 2027-28 — Revised Fee Schedule
★ NEW ADMISSIONS 2027-28 — Revised Fee Schedule
Fee for New Admissions 2027-28
Chennai Campus • Cambridge (IGCSE) • Applicable to new admissions for Academic Year 2027-28
| Grade | Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Term I | Term II | Term III | Refundable Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | ₹50,000 | ₹1,03,000 | ₹35,800 | ₹33,600 | ₹33,600 | ₹50,000 |
| Prep I | ₹50,000 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹47,600 | ₹39,200 | ₹39,200 | ₹50,000 |
| Prep II | ₹50,000 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹47,600 | ₹39,200 | ₹39,200 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade I | ₹50,000 | ₹1,44,400 | ₹50,400 | ₹47,000 | ₹47,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade II | ₹50,000 | ₹1,44,400 | ₹50,400 | ₹47,000 | ₹47,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade III | ₹50,000 | ₹1,50,700 | ₹53,800 | ₹48,700 | ₹48,200 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade IV | ₹50,000 | ₹1,64,100 | ₹56,000 | ₹54,300 | ₹53,800 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade V | ₹50,000 | ₹1,65,800 | ₹58,200 | ₹53,800 | ₹53,800 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade VI | ₹50,000 | ₹1,87,100 | ₹65,000 | ₹61,600 | ₹60,500 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade VII | ₹50,000 | ₹2,06,100 | ₹72,800 | ₹67,200 | ₹66,100 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade VIII | ₹50,000 | ₹2,16,200 | ₹76,200 | ₹70,600 | ₹69,400 | ₹50,000 |
| IGCSE Grade IX | ₹50,000 | ₹2,27,400 | ₹76,200 | ₹76,200 | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 |
| IGCSE Grade X | ₹50,000 | ₹2,22,900 | ₹77,300 | ₹72,800 | ₹72,800 | ₹50,000 |
Notes:
• Admission Fee and Refundable Deposit are payable by new students only.
• Accessories fee will be charged separately.
• For sibling admissions, the refundable deposit is waived off.
• Referral discount is applied on the 3rd term of the tuition fee.
Chennai Campus Fee Structure
Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE) • Academic Year 2026-27
| Grade | Term I (May 15) | Term II (Sep 15) | Term III (Jan 15) | Total Yearly Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹92,000 |
| Prep I | ₹42,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| Prep II | ₹42,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| Grade I | ₹45,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Grade II | ₹45,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Grade III | ₹48,000 | ₹43,500 | ₹43,000 | ₹1,34,500 |
| Grade IV | ₹50,000 | ₹48,500 | ₹48,000 | ₹1,46,500 |
| Grade V | ₹52,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹1,48,000 |
| Grade VI | ₹58,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹54,000 | ₹1,67,000 |
| Grade VII | ₹65,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹59,000 | ₹1,84,000 |
| Grade VIII | ₹68,000 | ₹63,000 | ₹62,000 | ₹1,93,000 |
| Grade IX | ₹68,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹2,03,000 |
| Grade X | ₹69,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹1,99,000 |
Additional Information - Chennai Campus:
- Admission Fee: ₹50,000 (one-time, for new students)
- Refundable Deposit: ₹50,000 (Nursery to Grade VIII)
- Accessories Fee: ₹6,200 (Pre-Primary), ₹6,500 (Primary & Above) — Includes books, notebooks, uniforms & shoes
- Day Boarding: Breakfast & Lunch: ₹2,800/month | Lunch Only: ₹1,800/month
- Sibling Discount: 10% on Term III fee (from 2nd year onwards) | Admission fee waived for younger siblings
For more information, visit www.athena.edu.in/campuses/chennai
★ NEW ADMISSIONS 2027-28 — Revised Fee Schedule
Fee for New Students 2027-28
Chidambaram Campus • CBSE • Applicable to new admissions for Academic Year 2027-28
| Grade | Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Term I | Term II | Term III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | ₹25,000 | ₹42,300 | ₹14,100 | ₹14,100 | ₹14,100 |
| LKG | ₹25,000 | ₹49,650 | ₹16,550 | ₹16,550 | ₹16,550 |
| UKG | ₹25,000 | ₹51,750 | ₹17,250 | ₹17,250 | ₹17,250 |
| Grade I | ₹30,000 | ₹52,950 | ₹17,650 | ₹17,650 | ₹17,650 |
| Grade II | ₹30,000 | ₹53,550 | ₹17,850 | ₹17,850 | ₹17,850 |
| Grade III | ₹30,000 | ₹55,800 | ₹18,600 | ₹18,600 | ₹18,600 |
| Grade IV | ₹30,000 | ₹56,700 | ₹18,900 | ₹18,900 | ₹18,900 |
| Grade V | ₹30,000 | ₹58,950 | ₹19,650 | ₹19,650 | ₹19,650 |
| Grade VI | ₹35,000 | ₹59,250 | ₹19,750 | ₹19,750 | ₹19,750 |
| Grade VII | ₹35,000 | ₹60,450 | ₹20,150 | ₹20,150 | ₹20,150 |
| Grade VIII | ₹40,000 | ₹64,200 | ₹21,400 | ₹21,400 | ₹21,400 |
| Grade IX | ₹50,000 | ₹69,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| Grade X | ₹50,000 | ₹76,500 | ₹25,500 | ₹25,500 | ₹25,500 |
| Grade XI | ₹50,000 | ₹1,02,450 | ₹34,150 | ₹34,150 | ₹34,150 |
| Grade XII | ₹50,000 | ₹1,43,400 | ₹47,800 | ₹47,800 | ₹47,800 |
Note: Text Books, Note Books, Uniforms & Sports Shoes are payable separately.
★ NEW ADMISSIONS 2027-28 — Revised Fee Schedule
Revised Fee for New Admissions 2027-28
Chengalpattu Campus • CBSE • Applicable to new admissions for Academic Year 2027-28
| Grade | Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Term I | Term II | Term III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | ₹20,000 | ₹40,050 | ₹13,350 | ₹13,350 | ₹13,350 |
| LKG | ₹20,000 | ₹43,650 | ₹14,550 | ₹14,550 | ₹14,550 |
| UKG | ₹20,000 | ₹45,300 | ₹15,100 | ₹15,100 | ₹15,100 |
| Grade I | ₹20,000 | ₹53,250 | ₹17,750 | ₹17,750 | ₹17,750 |
| Grade II | ₹20,000 | ₹53,250 | ₹17,750 | ₹17,750 | ₹17,750 |
| Grade III | ₹20,000 | ₹55,650 | ₹18,550 | ₹18,550 | ₹18,550 |
| Grade IV | ₹20,000 | ₹56,550 | ₹18,850 | ₹18,850 | ₹18,850 |
| Grade V | ₹20,000 | ₹59,850 | ₹19,950 | ₹19,950 | ₹19,950 |
| Grade VI | ₹25,000 | ₹61,650 | ₹20,550 | ₹20,550 | ₹20,550 |
| Grade VII | ₹25,000 | ₹61,950 | ₹20,650 | ₹20,650 | ₹20,650 |
| Grade VIII | ₹25,000 | ₹62,250 | ₹20,750 | ₹20,750 | ₹20,750 |
| Grade IX | ₹25,000 | ₹65,550 | ₹21,850 | ₹21,850 | ₹21,850 |
| Grade X | ₹25,000 | ₹68,850 | ₹22,950 | ₹22,950 | ₹22,950 |
Note: (1) Application Fee ₹500/-. (2) Books and accessories fee extra payable. (3) Transport fee payable if opted.
2026–27 Academic Year
Download School Prospectus
Each campus has its own detailed digital prospectus — curriculum, management, facilities, timings, admissions procedure, and more. Download the one relevant to your preferred campus.
Prospectuses are updated annually. For the latest information, contact your campus admission counsellor directly.
admissions.cdm@athena.edu.in ·
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admissions.chennai@athena.edu.in
Documents Required
📋 For Admission
- Child's Birth Certificate (Original + Copy)
- Previous School Transfer Certificate (if applicable)
- Previous School Report Cards (last 2 years)
- Passport-size photographs of child (4 copies)
- Parent / Guardian Aadhaar Card copy
- Residential address proof
- Vaccination / Medical certificate
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age criteria for admission?
For Nursery: child should be 3 years old by June of the admission year. For LKG: 4 years. For Grade 1: 6 years. For Cambridge IGCSE programmes, age-appropriate placement will be determined during the interaction.
Is there an entrance examination?
No stressful entrance exams. We conduct an informal interaction/assessment to understand your child's learning level and needs — to ensure we place them in the right class and provide appropriate support.
What is the fee structure?
Fee details are listed on this page for all three campuses. We offer flexible payment options in three terms. Please contact the campus-specific admission counsellor for any clarifications or to discuss payment plans.
Do you provide transport?
Transport facilities are available for select routes from all three campuses. Please enquire with the respective campus admission office for current routes and fees.
Which grades does each campus offer?
Chennai (Cambridge IGCSE): Pre-KG to Grade X. Chidambaram (CBSE): Nursery to Grade XII. Chengalpattu (CBSE): Nursery to Grade X. NIOS is also offered for Grades IX–X at Chennai and Chidambaram.
Is Grade XI and XII available?
Yes, Grade XI and XII are offered at our Chidambaram (CBSE) campus. Chennai and Chengalpattu offer classes up to Grade X.
Can my child join from State Board, ICSE or another school?
Yes. We review your child's previous report cards, and the informal interaction helps us place your child in the right grade and support them as they settle into the new curriculum. For Grades IX to XII, board eligibility rules apply — please speak to the admission counsellor.
Can we visit the campus before applying?
Yes, and we recommend it. Use the enquiry form on this page and choose “Book a campus visit”, or call the campus admission counsellor. Visits are Monday to Saturday, and you can meet the Principal and see the classrooms.
How do I apply online?
Click “Start Online Application” on this page. You can fill in your child’s details and upload documents online. Our admission counsellor will then guide you through the interaction and confirmation steps.
Do parents get a school app?
Yes. The Athena Parents app shows attendance, the school bus location, timetable, marks and report cards, and lets you pay fees and book parent-teacher meetings. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.
See Athena for yourself
Admissions for 2027–28 are open across Chennai, Chidambaram and Chengalpattu.