CBSE curriculum
An education designed to go deeper
Hayagrivas follows the CBSE curriculum with the guidance of NCERT material and selected books from leading publishers — and a calendar built to develop the whole child, not just exam performance.
Curriculum & evaluation
The CBSE framework, thoughtfully delivered
Hayagrivas International School follows the CBSE curriculum, guided by NCERT-supplied material alongside selected titles from leading publishers. The school adheres to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) under the guidance of the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi.
Exam patterns, evaluation patterns, and Formative and Summative Assessments all follow CBSE directions and guidelines. Periodic tests and assessments are conducted for each student through the year, and every student receives an Annual Academic Calendar well in advance so that families can plan their holidays.
Languages
We treat English as the first language and Hindi or Tamil as a second language across all classes. Hindi is a compulsory second language for students who join from Kindergarten. Throughout, we maintain a 100% English-speaking ambience, with particular importance given to developing each student's leadership and public-speaking skills.
The academic session
The academic session runs from April to March. The vacation period begins in the last week of March and continues to the end of May. Admissions for 2027–28 open on 1 January and close on 30 April 2027.
At a glance
Quick facts
Affiliation
- Board: CBSE, New Delhi
- Affiliation No.: 1930677
- Level: Senior Secondary (Classes XI–XII)
- Run by: Sree Hayagrivas Educational Trust
Curriculum
- Framework: CBSE, guided by NCERT texts
- Classes: Kindergarten to Class XII
- Evaluation: Continuous & Comprehensive (CCE)
- Books: NCERT and selected leading publishers
Languages
- First language: English
- Second language: Hindi or Tamil
- Campus ambience: 100% English-speaking
- Focus: Leadership & public-speaking skills
Academic Year
The academic session at Hayagrivas International School runs from April to March, in line with the CBSE calendar. Classes are in session for ten months of the year. The main vacation begins in the last week of March and covers April and May, so school reopens in June. Admissions for the following session are open from 1 January to 30 April.
School calendar
- JanClassesJanuary: classes in session
- FebClassesFebruary: classes in session
- MarSession endsMarch: session ends and the vacation begins in the last week
- AprVacationApril: school vacation
- MayVacationMay: school vacation
- JunReopensJune: school reopens, classes in session
- JulClassesJuly: classes in session
- AugClassesAugust: classes in session
- SepClassesSeptember: classes in session
- OctClassesOctober: classes in session
- NovClassesNovember: classes in session
- DecClassesDecember: classes in session
Admissions window
Admissions are open from 1 January to 30 April, covering the first four months of the calendar year.
- Classes in session — 10 months
- Session ends, vacation begins
- Main vacation — April and May
- When does the academic year start and end?
- The session runs from April to March, following the CBSE academic calendar. Because the vacation covers April and May, teaching resumes in June and continues to March.
- When is the school vacation?
- The main vacation begins in the last week of March and continues to the end of May — roughly nine weeks.
- When can I apply for admission?
- Admissions open on 1 January and close on 30 April for the session beginning that April. An entrance test forms part of the process.
- Does the school work on Saturdays?
- Yes. The first and third Saturdays of each month are No-Book Saturdays, given over entirely to co-curricular activities — students attend without textbooks.
Every family receives the full Annual Academic Calendar in advance, so holidays can be planned around it.
Assessment
- Tests: Periodic tests, Formative & Summative
- Planning: Annual Academic Calendar issued in advance
- Olympiads: NSO · IMO · IEO · IFO from Class 1
- Board results: 100% pass in 2024, 2025 & 2026
- Recognition: British Council International School Award
Faculty
- Teachers: Trained & dedicated, subject specialists
- Teaching methodology: Activity-based & experiential
- Student–teacher ratio: to be provided
- Training: Regular CCE and methodology updates
Competitive exposure
Olympiads and competitions, from Class 1 onwards
We encourage every student from Class 1 to appear for national and international Olympiads — building exam temperament and confidence early.
NSO
National Science Olympiad — with Hayagrivites among the gold-medal winners.
IMO
International Mathematics Olympiad — sharpening problem-solving from a young age.
IEO
International English Olympiad — reinforcing our English-first approach.
IFO
International French Olympiad — opening a window to a third language.
Hayagrivas has been awarded the prestigious International School Award (ISA) by the British Council — a reflection of the energetic effort of our whole team. [School to confirm the award year for display.]
Beyond the board exam
Coaching for the entrance exams that matter
Senior students prepare for India's most competitive entrance examinations alongside their CBSE syllabus — on campus, with our own faculty.
NEET
Medical entrance preparation. In 2026, V. Jyovitha secured our top NEET score.
IIT-JEE
Engineering entrance coaching for students aiming at the IITs and NITs.
CUET
Preparation for the Common University Entrance Test for central university admissions.
IPMAT & IIM
Guidance for the integrated management programmes at the IIMs.
IIT Kanpur · IIM Kozhikode · IIIT Kanchipuram · Government Medical Colleges at Virudhunagar, Thanjavur and Madurai.
No-Book Saturdays
The days we put the textbooks away
The first and third Saturdays of every month are dedicated entirely to co-curricular activities (CCA) — "No Book Days" on which students are not required to carry a single textbook. It's a deliberate part of our week, built to develop creativity, teamwork and expression alongside academics.
Every student is also taken on an enjoyable school tour once a year, in addition to regular field trips, and the school celebrates almost every function on campus — giving our generation a living knowledge of our rich culture.
Where curiosity is built
Learning spaces beyond the classroom
ATAL Tinkering Lab
A dedicated innovation space where students design, build and experiment with real tools and ideas.
Science laboratories
Separate Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs support hands-on, enquiry-led science.
Computer lab
A well-equipped computer laboratory builds digital fluency from the early years.
Library
A library of 5,100 books nurtures independent reading and research habits.
Collaborations
Partners who widen what our students can do
Certificate courses, national programmes and the digital tools we use every day — in class and in the school office.
Certificate course
IIT certificate course
Students can earn a certificate through a course run with an Indian Institute of Technology.
IIT and course name to be confirmedGovernment of India · Atal Innovation Mission
ATAL Tinkering Lab
A government-backed innovation lab on campus where students design, build and test their own ideas.
British Council
International School Award
Hayagrivas holds the British Council’s International School Award for bringing global learning into the curriculum.
In the classroom
Interactive digital boards
Our ten smart classrooms use interactive digital boards for visual, hands-on lessons.
Make and model to be confirmedSchool office
School ERP
An ERP system runs the school’s day-to-day administration, records and communication.
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Digital learning tools
Digital tools support teaching, practice and assessment across classes.
Tools to be listedWant the full academic calendar?
The Annual Academic Calendar, fee structure and board results are published in our Mandatory Disclosure section. For anything else, our admissions team is happy to help.