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A Community Built to Inspire & Belong

Beyond academics, Akshara brings together more than 9,500 students, 1,100 staff and their families across 9 campuses, through sport, the arts, festivals and student leadership.

Community & care

Life at Akshara: A Whole-Child Ecosystem

Akshara's ethos is holistic growth: nurturing not only the intellectual abilities but also the emotional, physical and creative sides of every child. Teachers, parents and pupils work together so that every child feels seen, heard and supported.

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    Care & Concern

    A Learning Support Programme for every pace of learning, clinical care on campus and 24/7 CCTV-monitored safety.

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    Parents as Partners

    Student Led Conferences, parent-teacher meetings after every assessment, and updates by app, SMS, email and IVRS.

Pre-primary graduates in caps and gowns holding certificates at Akshara Graduation Day
Celebrating milestonesA warm community of families, teachers and pupilsPre-Primary Graduation Day at Akshara.

“We nurture young minds with a harmonious blend of education, inspiration, entertainment, and freedom, for we understand that the seeds we sow during their childhood play a pivotal role in shaping their future.”

Jagan Mohan Rao ArishnapallyFounder, Akshara International School

Infrastructure & spaces

Campus Facilities Built for Every Child

Four kinds of spaces shape every Akshara day: classrooms built for inquiry, labs for discovery, grounds and pools for sport, and systems that keep every child safe.

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  • Primary students working with a globe in classLearning spacesClassrooms

    Classrooms & Learning Centres

    Roomy, well-ventilated classrooms, learning centres and libraries where the CBSE curriculum meets IB-style inquiry.

    • Roomy, well-ventilated classrooms
    • Learning centres and libraries
    • ICT integrated into everyday lessons
    Curriculum
    CBSE + IB methods
    Books to Grade 7
    Oxford, Cambridge, Collins
  • Teacher guiding a student in the chemistry labScience & technologyLabs

    Science & Computer Labs

    Hands-on science and computer labs that support our ASEP programme for IIT-JEE, NEET, NTSE and Olympiads.

    • Science labs for hands-on experiments
    • Computer and ICT labs
    • Olympiad and competitive-exam preparation
    Programme
    ASEP
    Grade 10 CBSE
    100% pass rate
  • Students training on the athletics trackAthletics & wellnessPhysical Literacy

    Sports Grounds & Pools

    Football grounds, basketball courts, an athletics track, cricket and swimming, with a structured physical literacy curriculum.

    • Football grounds and athletics track
    • Basketball courts and cricket
    • Swimming, and splash pools for the youngest
    Coaching
    Professional coaches
    Talent
    Sports scholarships
  • Students stepping off an Akshara school busSafety & transportSafe journeys

    Safety, Care & Transport

    Round-the-clock CCTV, routine hygiene inspections, clinical care and a GPS-tracked bus fleet that parents can follow live.

    • 24/7 CCTV monitored by school leadership
    • GPS-tracked buses with a live parent app
    • Clinical care and routine hygiene checks
    Surveillance
    24/7 CCTV
    Parent updates
    App, SMS, IVRS

Student life & co-curriculars

8 Clubs · 6 Signature Programmes · 9 Campuses

Every Day is an Adventure in Discovery

Co-curricular life at Akshara gives pupils room to lead, explore new interests, compete with honour and express themselves.

  • Clubs8 Clubs

    Clubs & Activities

    After-school clubs that build confidence, curiosity and the courage to speak up.

    • Writers Club
    • Model United Nations
    • Biodiversity Club
    • Health and Wellness Club
    • Just A Minute (JAM)
    • STEAM Club
    • TED-Ed Club
    • Tourism Club
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  • AthleticsETZ

    Sports

    Coached sport in the timetable and the Extra Time Zone after school, with scholarships for district, state and national players.

    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Cricket
    • Athletics
    • Swimming
    • Taekwondo
    • Chess
    Sports & fitness
  • Performance

    Performing Arts

    Classical and folk dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with a stage at every celebration.

    • Classical dance
    • Folk dance
    • Music band
    • Theatre
    • Visual arts
    Arts at Akshara
  • Leadership

    Lead with Purpose

    Students are elected to leadership roles each year and take the Oath of Leadership at the Investiture Ceremony.

    • Head Boy & Head Girl
    • House Captains
    • Cultural & Sports Leaders
    • Student Led Conferences
    • Model UN
    Investiture Ceremony

Traditions & events

Events & Celebrations

Our school calendar is full of cherished traditions and festivals that celebrate India's culture, children's talents and the milestones of growing up.

Children in traditional attire celebrating Sankranthi at Akshara
Festival spotlight

Sankranthi Celebrations

The harvest festival celebrated across all our campuses with rangoli, kites, sugarcane and flowers, traditional attire and folk dances and songs.

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  • Annual milestonesEvery year

    School Traditions

    Ceremonies that mark each step of a child’s journey at Akshara.

    • Investiture CeremonyHead Boy, Head Girl, House Captains and leaders take the Oath of Leadership
    • Children’s DayTalent showcases, fancy dress, games and cultural performances
    • Pre-Primary Graduation DayCaps, certificates and performances by our youngest graduates
  • Culture & heritageIndian festivals

    Cultural Programmes

    Celebrations that help children understand and present India’s traditions.

    • Akshara BharateeyamState-wise displays, traditional performances and creative exhibits
    • SankranthiRangoli, kite activities, folk dances and traditional attire day
    • Republic Day Mini OlympicsMarch-past and races for Pre-Primary learners
  • CompetitionsScholastic & athletic

    Competitions

    Arenas where Akshara students test themselves against the best.

    • Olympiads & NTSEPrepared through the ASEP enrichment programme
    • NTR GEST ExaminationFirst rank achieved by an Akshara student
    • State & national sportsChampionships across indoor and outdoor events

Alumni voices & achievements

Authentic perspectives

In Their Own Words

The truest measure of Akshara is the confidence and purpose our students carry into the world.

  • PerspectiveAlumni

    Reflections from Our Alumni

    “The guidance I received from dedicated teachers, coupled with a focus on conceptual clarity and a nurturing environment, gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams.”
    Manish Garnipally · IIT Hyderabad, Class of 2021-22
    “Akshara not only emphasized academics but also fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which have been invaluable in my studies.”
    Manushri Mekala · NIT Bhopal, Class of 2021-22
    About Akshara
  • DestinationsClass of 2021-22

    Where Our Alumni Go Next

    Akshara graduates have gone on to India's leading engineering institutes.

    • Manish GarnipallyIIT Hyderabad
    • Bhuvan ChIIT Patna
    • VishnuIIT Patna
    • Manushri MekalaNIT Bhopal
    Secondary Stage
  • DistinctionsAchievements

    Results & Distinctions

    • 100% pass in Grade 10 CBSENo compartments, with several A1 grades
    • Top score of 495/500CBSE Certificates of Merit awarded
    • First rank, NTR GESTPlus top IIT-JEE and NTSE rankings
    • State & national championsIndoor and outdoor sporting events
    Results FAQs

Curiosity

A Campus that inspires

Our holistic approach combines academic excellence with sport, creativity, wellbeing and leadership, helping students develop the skills needed for tomorrow's world.

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