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The Chennai edition · 2026

K-12 schoolscompanies in Chennai

Private schools, CBSE & international, public schools, school groups, startups and more: the companies building k-12 schools in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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101 company profiles3 with reported revenue0 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent k-12 schools business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 3,515 k-12 schools companies in India, last 24 months: 1 Contract · 1 M&A deals · 1 funding round. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Feb 2026.

ContractService

NBCC Limited · client: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

The company also informed the exchange, in a separate note, that it has signed an agreement with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan on February 2, 2026, for the execution of works related to…

Construction Management
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Kkr acquires Lighthouse learning

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised KKR on all aspects of their acquisition for their inter-fund transfer involving Lighthouse Learning Private Limited (LHL).

Funding

Lighthouse learning

Global investment firm KKR and Lighthouse Learning Group (“Lighthouse Learning”), a leading Indian education services provider, announced an investment by funds managed by KKR alongside…

Investors Kkr, Psp investments
Education

K-12 schools companies in Chennai, by funding and team

Few k-12 schools companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 101 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a higher education trust with schools based across India.

K-12 schools
—None recorded
504+21% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
57 yr1969
—No postings tracked

Network of CBSE-affiliated schools providing holistic education to students in a friendly and caring environment

K-12 schools
—None recorded
350recorded
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Premier international boarding school offering CBSE and IB curriculum, providing day and residential facilities for students from kindergarten to class 12

K-12 schools
—None recorded
175recorded
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

BVM has over 5000 children studying in 6 schools located in South India.

K-12 schools
—None recorded
177+53% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Private K-12 institution offering a international baccalaureate (IB) and cambridge international programs, catering to students from diverse backgrounds

K-12 schools
—None recorded
100recorded
Fee-for-service
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

SIP Academy India transform the future of your kids for better with Abacus Math, Brain Gym, AMAL, Global Art Classes and MI Kids (to read and speak fluently in English) programs.

K-12 schools
—None recorded
496LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Private school that provides education to students based on the CBSE curriculum, with a focus on academic excellence and character development

K-12 schools
—None recorded
111+36% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Chains providing academic instruction and extracurricular activities for school students

K-12 schools
—None recorded
85LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
40 yr1986
0none in 3 months

Provider of early childhood, primary & secondary education for young children

K-12 schools
—None recorded
37-18% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2025

Provider of CBSE curriculum based education for students

K-12 schools
—None recorded
78LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Provider of CBSE curriculum based education for students

K-12 schools
—None recorded
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Educational institution offering personalized learning formats, flexible educational solutions, and extracurricular activities to students

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription / Fee-for-service
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Private, CBSE affiliated educational institution offering a comprehensive curriculum from nursery to class XII

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
31 yr1995
—No postings tracked

Co-educational, english-medium international school offering the international baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, with a focus on providing a holistic education

K-12 schools
—None recorded
69LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Education institution that offers a distinctive learning experience, focusing on mindful leadership and personalized education

K-12 schools
—None recorded
74LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of cambridge curriculum education with a focus on achieving academic excellence creatively

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

International school offering a cambridge curriculum-based education to students from kindergarten to higher secondary levels

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
—No postings tracked

Educational institution providing cambridge and CBSE-curriculum-based educational programs to students

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
26 yr2000
—No postings tracked

Provider of child care, daycare, and preschool programs in the early learning industry

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Centre offers online and offline tuition services for students in grades VI-XII, providing academic support and mentorship in CBSE, IGCSE, and ICSE curricula

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
23 yr2003
—No postings tracked

Provider of education and skills to assist students in reaching their maximum potential at different locations

K-12 schools
—None recorded
34LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Educational institution providing holistic education to students from pre-school to senior secondary levels, focusing on a balance of excellent teaching and quality of life

K-12 schools
—None recorded
59LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

IB World School providing educational services to students from early years to higher secondary level, focusing on an inquiry-based approach to learning and fostering international-mindedness

K-12 schools
—None recorded
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
39 yr1987
3postings · last posted Aug 2026

International residential school offering a range of academic programs, including A Level, IB, IGCSE, and cambridge, with a focus on comprehensive learning, academic integrity, and character development

K-12 schools
—None recorded
135LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

International school providing a safe and challenging environment for students to learn and grow.

K-12 schools
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked
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Private schools in Chennai

Private k-12 schools including CBSE and international curriculum schools.

  1. APL Global School

    Educational institution offering personalized learning formats, flexible educational solutions, and extracurricular activities to students

    K-12 schools
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  2. Info Gem

    Provider of CBSE curriculum based education for students

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  3. Sangford Schools

    Provider of early childhood, primary & secondary education for young children

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  4. Chinmaya Vidyalaya

    Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a higher education trust with schools based across India.

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  5. BVM Global and BVM International Schools

    BVM has over 5000 children studying in 6 schools located in South India.

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CBSE & international curriculum schools

Schools offering CBSE, IB and international programmes.

  1. APL Global School

    Educational institution offering personalized learning formats, flexible educational solutions, and extracurricular activities to students

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  2. Info Gem

    Provider of CBSE curriculum based education for students

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  3. Sangford Schools

    Provider of early childhood, primary & secondary education for young children

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  4. Chinmaya Vidyalaya

    Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a higher education trust with schools based across India.

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  5. BVM Global and BVM International Schools

    BVM has over 5000 children studying in 6 schools located in South India.

    K-12 schools
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Public & government schools

Government and public schools providing accessible education.

  1. Chennai Public School

    Premier international boarding school offering CBSE and IB curriculum, providing day and residential facilities for students from kindergarten to class 12

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  2. Union Christian Public School

    Public school is a CBSE-affiliated private school, offering a educational experience to students from kindergarten to higher secondary level, emphasizing a holistic approach to learning and character development

    K-12 schools
    Website
  3. The Bay International School & Junior College

    Government agency responsible for providing law enforcement services and disseminating crime-related information

    K-12 schools
    Website
  4. MANGADU PUBLIC SCHOOL

    Public education institution providing high-quality education to students from grades 9-12, with a focus on transforming education through innovative programs and collaboration

    K-12 schools
    Website
  5. TN Schools

    Provider of high-quality, accessible, and inclusive education to all children in the state

    Government entities
    Website
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School chains & educational groups

Educational groups running several schools and institutions.

  1. Sangford Schools

    Provider of early childhood, primary & secondary education for young children

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  2. Pon Vidyashram Group

    Network of CBSE-affiliated schools providing holistic education to students in a friendly and caring environment

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  3. Sairam Group of Institutions

    Group of institutions offering multiple courses across diversified streams

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  4. San Academy

    CBSE-affiliated school group offering education in a structured curriculum to students from pre-KG to class 10

    K-12 schools
    Website
  5. TN Schools

    Provider of high-quality, accessible, and inclusive education to all children in the state

    Government entities
    Website
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K-12 schools startups in Chennai

Newer schools and school operators founded in recent years.

  1. The NEST School

    Provider of child care, daycare, and preschool programs in the early learning industry

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  2. Milton International School

    Private educational institution offering a range of academic programs for students, focusing on holistic development and fostering a community of lifelong learners

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  3. Blue Star School

    CBSE curriculum-based school providing education from kindergarten through tenth grade

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  4. Mahyan

    Educational institution providing early childhood education and preschool services to young minds

    K-12 schools
    Website
  5. St. Josephs Garden School

    Private educational institution offering a holistic learning experience to students from kindergarten to middle school, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and extracurricular activities

    K-12 schools
    Website
7 companies in Chennai

K-12 schools companies hiring in Chennai

Schools with open roles right now.

  1. Sangford Schools

    Provider of early childhood, primary & secondary education for young children

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  2. Chennai Public School

    Premier international boarding school offering CBSE and IB curriculum, providing day and residential facilities for students from kindergarten to class 12

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  3. SIP academy

    SIP Academy India transform the future of your kids for better with Abacus Math, Brain Gym, AMAL, Global Art Classes and MI Kids (to read and speak fluently in English) programs.

    K-12 schools
    See in list
  4. Shraddha Childrens Academy

    Private school that provides education to students based on the CBSE curriculum, with a focus on academic excellence and character development

    K-12 schools
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  5. Ela Green School

    Co-educational, english-medium international school offering the international baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, with a focus on providing a holistic education

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10 companies in Chennai
Mobile reach

Top 3 k-12 schools apps from Chennai

The most-installed Android apps published by k-12 schools companies headquartered in Chennai — 2.4M installs between them. 3 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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TNSED Manarkeni

by TN Schools

Installs2.4M
Rating4.175K ratings
Last updatedJan 2026
Legal entityTAMILNADU STATE MISSION OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SAMAGRA SHIKSHAdeclared on Google Play
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TNSED Manarkeni screenshot 1TNSED Manarkeni screenshot 2TNSED Manarkeni screenshot 3TNSED Manarkeni screenshot 4
Capital & corporate activity

K-12 schools funding and M&A across India

29 recorded equity rounds have gone to 3,515 k-12 schools companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chennai compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months1

US$0k

equity rounds, last 24 months2

US$4.30m

raised over five yearsUS$16.07m

6 rounds in India

M&A deals, India1

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into k-12 schools in India

amount rounds
$17m20181
$020191
$1.2m20201
$100k20221
$12m20233
$4.3m20252

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2018, with US$17.00m across 1 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$301k1 rounds · median US$301k
SeedUS$5.04m3 rounds · median US$645k
Series AUS$10.73m1 rounds · median US$10.73m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

K-12 schoolsUS$15.67m3 rounds · 3 companies
Early education & child care centresUS$301k1 rounds · 1 companies
K-12 edtechUS$100k1 rounds · 1 companies
Early education & child care chainsUS$0k1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

1Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Kkr1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Lighthouse learning1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Founders and momentum in Chennai

Meet the people behind k-12 schools companies in Chennai. 23 of 101 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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