Established 2022 | IB & Cambridge International School
Built on 75+ years of educational legacy — where global learning meets deep roots in Chennai.
Chennai's most forward-thinking international school — offering IB and Cambridge programmes within a 75-year legacy ecosystem of excellence, innovation, and holistic development.
The Nest School was founded in 2022 by Deepa Umamaheshwaran and Sreekanth, visionaries who believed Chennai deserved an international school that fused global best practices with the proven values of MSGI's 75-year educational heritage.
As a proud member of the Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions, The Nest School inherits a culture of academic rigour, character development, and community trust that has shaped 3,00,000+ lives since 1950. The result is an international school that is both globally credentialed and deeply grounded.
The Nest School offers internationally recognised pathways from early years to university entrance, ensuring seamless global mobility and deep academic preparation.
A play-based, inquiry-led curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and foundational skills in young learners aged 3–6, setting the stage for a lifetime of learning.
Explore IB Schools in Chennai →The globally celebrated IB PYP framework develops internationally minded, principled learners through transdisciplinary inquiry — for Grades 1 to 5.
Explore IB PYP in Chennai →The internationally recognised Cambridge IGCSE prepares students with flexible, rigorous subject choices and deep critical thinking skills, accepted by top universities worldwide.
Cambridge Schools in Chennai →Students choose between Cambridge A Levels or the prestigious IB Diploma Programme — both internationally acclaimed pathways that open doors to top global universities.
IB Diploma Schools Chennai →The Nest School embeds 21st-century skills directly into the curriculum — because the world your child will inhabit demands more than textbooks.
Age-appropriate AI literacy and tools woven into daily learning, preparing students to be creators — not just consumers — of technology.
Hands-on robotics, coding, and engineering challenges that transform abstract concepts into tangible, exciting solutions.
Embedded environmental education that shapes globally responsible citizens aware of the world's most pressing challenges.
We believe champions are built beyond classrooms. Our activity programme develops discipline, teamwork, and resilience through world-class sport.
The Nest School is situated within the prestigious MSGI campus in Kodambakkam, Chennai — one of the city's most central and accessible locations. Students benefit from a shared 15-acre green campus that is also home to MSEC's world-class facilities.
This unique campus positioning means Nest School students grow up within an academic ecosystem that spans from kindergarten to postgraduate education — surrounded by inspiration, mentors, and possibility at every turn.
The Nest School is accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. Join a community of globally-minded families who believe in the power of education rooted in legacy and oriented toward the future.
Choose the curriculum that best fits your child's learning style and aspirations.
MSGI's legacy ensures your child learns in a credible, time-tested environment.
Our admissions team guides you through every step, from inquiry to enrolment.
The Nest School — where global education meets 75 years of trust. Limited seats for 2026. Apply today.