Chinmaya International Residential School

Chinmaya International Residential School
Logo of CIRS
Address
NALLUR VAYAL POST, SIRUVANI ROAD, COIMBATORE – 641 114
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
India
Information
School type Private
Founder H.H. Swami Chinmayananada
Status Open
Principal Ms Rajeshwari G
Grades 5-12

Chinmaya International Residential School (abbreviated CIRS) is a private school located near Coimbatore in Siruvani, India, in the foothills of the Western Ghats, and encompasses a 78-acre campus.[1] The school emphasizes a focus on education along with Indian culture and traditions. CIRS was founded in June 6, 1996 and run by the worldwide spiritual organization Chinmaya Mission. [2] CIRS was ranked #2 in the nation and #1 in Tamil Nadu among co-ed boarding schools in the 2016 EducationWorld India School Rankings.[1]

It offers CBSE from grades 5 to 12 and IB for grades 11 to 12. The school is currently run by Shanthi Krishnamurthy (Principal). The school has various facilities for various activities. It is a fully vegetarian school.

History

The school was initiated under the directions of Swami Chinmayananda. After his mahasamadhi in 1993, his successor Swami Tejomayananda moved to make this vision a reality, inaugurating the school on June 6, 1996.[3]

The school started out with 96 students from Grades 5-8. Today, it has over 550 students and is known for being a well-performing private school in India.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Chinmaya International Residential School". Educationworld.in. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  2. ↑ "CIRS - About Us". Chinmaya International Residential School.
  3. 1 2 "CIRS - Vision and Philosophy". Chinmaya International Residential School.

Coordinates: 10°55′50″N 76°44′24″E / 10.930655°N 76.740081°E / 10.930655; 76.740081

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