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Kalvivallal Thiru. T. Kalasalingam
Kalvivallal
Thiru. T. Kalasalingam

Founder

Education is the key that lays a base for life - asis enhances dynamic personalities from your children

It is with a heart full of satisfaction that I am sharing a few words about our Founding Chairman “Kalvi Vallal” Shri. T. Kalasalingam who established the first educational institution in the hamlet town of Srivilliputur, Tamil Nadu - South India. From this beginning, the work has now evolved into a university with a group of other institutions. It all began way back in 1984 and now, yet another impactful contribution in school education - ASIS in Chennai has been added. As a new venture with the ambition of developing a generation of leaders who will lead the world in the coming decades. I am also overjoyed to commend the team at ASIS for the spirit of dedication that is needed to create a school that will affect not only its young people but education itself.

Wishing all the fledgling children a prosperous schooling via asis

There is always exhilaration in bringing to fruition a much-cherished dream. The dream that was in our minds for several decades that has come to fruition, and I consider it summa laude for the entire team at ASIS now, and yet to come. Society aims at quality higher education but often forgets that the prelude for higher education in any subject is school education. It is therefore vital that our young people have a strong base on which their career can be built. May I welcome all the readers and conclude that the initiative of ASIS has come to bring completion in the education system prevailing in south India.

Illayavallal Thiru K. Sridharan
Illayavallal
Thiru K. Sridharan

Chairman

Jaspal Sidhu
Jaspal Sidhu

Founder, SIS Group of Schools

India has a promising pool of talent that has suffered from a lack of sync with what the industry needs

The solution lies in a 21st century program within schools. The Singapore education system has constantly been ranked as number one in the world by OECD’s PISA rankings. Given my Indian roots, I felt it was time to bring this to India. A country full of culture and very warm people who understand what education means for the next generation. I wanted a partner in Chennai who understood that the school we will establish will always have the learner in the centre of whatever we do. When I met the Kalasalingam family, I knew that this was the partnership I was looking for.

The success of the kalasalingam academy of research and education (kare)...

Inspired our family to look to establish a progressive school in Chennai, one that will drive 21st century teaching and learning. We looked for an international school group that understands our values, passion, and dreams for our city. In a world that is no longer predictable, we wanted an education system second to none. Having seen the calibre of learners from the SIS Group of Schools from all over the world, who not only excel academically but are confident communicators and are good in sports, we were keen to bring this partnership into Chennai. Our learners must not expect the status quo they see. They must seek out inspiring environments for their learning. I am convinced that this partnership will change the terrain of education in India.

Shasi Anand Sridharan
Shasi Anand Sridharan

Founder, SIS Group of Schools

Arjun Kalasalingam
Arjun Kalasalingam

Being involved in the very successful kalasalingam academy of research and education (kare)...

I deeply understood the importance of holistic education for raising employability. Employers look for skills like collaboration and creativity. Schools in India need to understand this. Today, learners look for learning environments that are fun and inspiring. They want teachers who can act as mentors. A lot of thought went into establishing this institution. We wanted a partner with a worldwide network, one with international best practices. I am confident that the experience and reputation of the SIS Group of Schools will place this school amongst the best in India.

I truly believe that, in this inter-connected world, every citizen is a global citizen.

International K-12 education focused not only on academics but other extra-curriculars and sports is essential for every learner. Using Singaporean teaching methodologies, the SIS group of schools intends to provide holistic quality education at ASIS to develop it into the foremost reputable educational institution so as to prepare every young person to be a global citizen.

Vikas Gattani
Vikas Gattani

Director, Cambrian Education Limited,
Singapore

Murthy R Nuni
Murthy R Nuni

Director, Cambrian Education Limited,
Singapore

As an alumni of iit madras, chennai is very dear to me as a city which sets the trend in...

India for high quality of education both at the school and college level, with parents inspiring their children to achieve the best in education. I am confident that Anand Singapore International School will meet the demanding expectations of Chennai parents and emerge as the top international school in India in years to come. The Anand SIS Team has developed a world class infrastructure of the highest standards expected by the SIS Group and is well set to prepare learners to aspire to be the best and excel with 21st century global leadership skills.

Our Story

The Anand Singapore International School Chennai is a partnership between one of Singapore's leading educational enterprises, SIS Group of Schools and the very respected Kalasalingam and Anandam Ammal Charities.

The SIS Group of Schools (www.sisschools.org) is a premier chain of K-12 (Pre-school to Grade 12) private international schools. Its mission is to bring the world's best education system from Singapore to cities across the world.

SIS was established in 1996, with the impetus provided by the then Ministers from the Singapore government as well as assistance from Singapore's premier school Raffles Institution. SIS is in a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation, IFC (World Bank) and has premier schools in Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar and now India. It is looking to expand into other cities.

SIS students constantly perform well on the world stage. They have moved on to top universities in the world including the National University of Singapore, Oxford University, and Imperial College, London. Their participation in debates in Model United Nation conferences, in community work, in entrepreneurial projects, in sports and the performing arts has shown that SIS students are among the best out there. SIS is an award-winning school group, being named in 2019 by the Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation (World Bank) as a leader in education for its transformational work. The SIS Group is constantly invited to world conferences from Cape Town to San Francisco to share its success story for other schools to emulate.

In India, SIS seeks to expand its presence through its investment and management arm, Cambrian. Cambrian's main philosophy is to educate young people holistically by attending to their physical and intellectual growth and by incorporating international and Indian teaching and learning methodologies balanced with Indian and inter-cultural values.

Our Value

At SIS, learning is all about inspiring the student. We just don't teach at SIS schools. Instead we mentor, stimulate, provoke and engage, in a holistic nurturing environment. All children are natural learners; they just need to be engaged in a manner that's right for them to discover their talents and interests.

We offer a family-like environment with emphasis on academic proficiency but also enriched by languages, exposure to new technology, diverse cultures and the arts in an ecosystem that brings out the best in each student. At SIS, not only do we show children the path, we walk alongside them.

Our Desired Student Learning Outcomes

outcomes

Our Partnership

Our Students

In SIS, learning is all about inspiring the student. We just don’t teach here. Instead we mentor, stimulate, provoke and engage, in a holistic nurturing environment. All kids are natural learners; they just need to be engaged in a manner that’s right for them to discover their talents and interests. We offer a family like environment with emphasis on academic proficiency but also enriched by languages and the Arts in an ecosystem that brings out the best in each student. At SIS, not only do we show children the path, we walk alongside them.

Student
Student

Our Premises

Location:

Madanandapuram, Mugalivakkam Road, Porur, Chennai, PIN 600116 – India.

The school is built on 2.5 acres aimed at a capacity of about 1000 learners

Design Philosophy

The design process started with the belief that a child is as creative as his mind is free. The design revolves around providing endless vistas that enhance the imagination and creativity by connecting the mind to Mother Nature. The classrooms are stacked and positioned to provide a strong connection to the outside, dissolving the known boundaries of what is in and what is out.

Respecting the land was important, and lead to a design with the least amount of disturbance to the existing ecosystem. The building acts as a mirror to the surrounding landform, imitating and flowing with its contours.

The administrative block placed at the entrance, with the infirmary adjacent to it. The sports and canteen block, art block, and science block were strategically placed at the highest point on the site, placed on either side of the slopes.

Our Facilities

Spacious Classrooms
Indoor Activity Room
Outdoor Sports Area
Mini Theatre
Modern Laboratories
Sick Bay
24*7 Surveillance Camera
Computer Lab