Academics
Introduction
At Chaitanya, academics are designed to balance rigour with joy in learning. We follow the CBSE curriculum across all levels, ensuring that students are well prepared for national standards while also being encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and apply their knowledge in real life.
Chaitanya allows each child to learn at his or her own pace, in keeping with the physical and mental development of their age. Our motto “Childhood for the Child & Responsible Adulthood” guides every aspect of teaching and learning.
Chaitanya is an English-medium school where children gain fluency in English from a very early age, even if they have not been exposed to the language at home. Integrated learning methods are followed for the overall development of the child’s personality.
Activities like Music and Dance, Art and Craft, Karate, Yoga, and Chess are integrated into the daily schedule, ensuring holistic development.
Indian Knowledge Systems are also woven into daily teaching, helping students remain rooted in their heritage while embracing modernity. As an English-medium school, Chaitanya equips students to be confident, fluent communicators who can compete nationally and globally while staying grounded in Indian values.
Pedagogy & Teaching Methodology
- Student-centred approach: interactive, activity-based learning.
- Focus on understanding and application over rote memorisation.
- Integration of values and life skills into the curriculum.
- Differentiated teaching to support varied learning needs.
Curriculum
- Pre-Primary (Nursery–KG): Play-based and experiential learning; language development, numeracy, social and motor skills.
- Primary (Classes I–V): Strong foundation in English, Hindi, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and introduction to IT and creative arts.
- Middle School (Classes VI–VIII): Broader curriculum including Science, Social Science, third language options, IT, Arts, Physical Education.
- Secondary (Classes IX–X): CBSE curriculum preparing for AISSE, focus on conceptual clarity, project work, career orientation.
Scholarships
- Shaunak B. Vakil Award – instituted by Smt. Parul Vakil.
- Dhulipala Scholarship.
- Dr. Dipak Chandy Scholarship.
- Brave New World Foundation – Alyosha Kumar Scholarship.
- Dr. R. Krishnan Scholarship.
- Milliman Co. (USA) Scholarship.
- Leela Chandy Scholarship.
These scholarships recognise merit and provide encouragement to students who have shown dedication and promise in their academic journey.
Awards
- Smt. Lakshmi Apparao Award for Academic Excellence.
- Shri V. N. Sarma & V. Suryakantam Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence for the Girl Child.
- Smt. Elizabeth Koshy Prize for Literary Awareness.
- Smt. Elizabeth Koshy Prize for Creative Writing.
- Sree Vidya Niketan Trust Award for 100% Attendance.
- CHETANA Awards for overall development at each level:
Faculty
Achievements
- Consistent record of excellent CBSE Board results.
- High participation and success in Olympiads, NTSE, and competitive exams.
- Students recognised at state and national level in academics, debates, and innovation contests.
Academic Support & Enrichment
- Regular remedial and enrichment classes.
- Project exhibitions like Diorama.
- Interschool quiz competition Chaitanya Khoj.
- Guidance and counselling for career pathways.