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Admissions 2026–27

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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

Schedule a campus tour at your preferred campus. Meet the principal, see the facilities, and get all your questions answered.

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 2026–27.

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Fee Structure 2026-27

★ 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.

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CBSE

Chidambaram Campus

Affiliation No. 1930451  ·  Est. 2012

Complete prospectus covering curriculum, management, IAYP, Atal Innovation Lab, school timings, admissions, and the full campus experience.

  • ✓ Pre-KG to Grade XII
  • ✓ IIT-JEE / NEET Integrated Coaching
  • ✓ Management & Faculty Profiles
  • ✓ Campus Gallery & Facilities
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CBSE

Chengalpattu Campus

CBSE Secondary  ·  Chengalpattu

Comprehensive guide to the Chengalpattu campus — facilities, academic programmes, co-curricular activities, admissions process, and more.

  • ✓ Pre-KG to Grade X (CBSE)
  • ✓ Management & Faculty Profiles
  • ✓ Campus Gallery & Facilities
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Cambridge

Chennai Campus

Cambridge IGCSE  ·  Chennai

Full prospectus for the Chennai Cambridge campus — IGCSE curriculum, international programmes, facilities, management team, and the admissions journey.

  • ✓ Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum
  • ✓ International Programmes & ECA
  • ✓ Management & Faculty Profiles
  • ✓ Campus Gallery & Facilities

Prospectuses are updated annually. For the latest information, contact your campus admission counsellor directly.
admissions.cdm@athena.edu.in  ·  admissions.cpt@athena.edu.in  ·  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

📞 Contact Admission Counsellors

Chennai Campus (Cambridge)

Phone

+91 98398 32018

Email

admissions.chennai@athena.edu.in

Chidambaram Campus (CBSE)

Phone

+91 9889882012

Email

admissions.cdm@athena.edu.in

Chengalpattu Campus (CBSE)

Phone

+91 80005 53003

Email

admissions.cpt@athena.edu.in

❓ 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 above 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.