| Location: | Old Mahabalipuram Road |
| City: | Chennai |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| Country: | India |
| Schooltype: | Private International School |
| Established: | 2011 |
| Founder: | Surendra Hiranandani |
| School Board: | International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Hiranandani Upscale School (HUS) is a private international school located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 2011 by Surendra Hiranandani, the school is part of House of Hiranandani's Integrated Community on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR).[1]
HUS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum programme, which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). As part of the IB, the school offers courses in: Business Studies, Arts and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Psychology and Physics. They also have a second language choice of Spanish, French, Hindi, and Tamil.[2] [3]
The curriculum includes subjects such as Business Studies, Arts and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Psychology, and Physics. Additionally, the school provides students with the opportunity to choose a second language from Spanish, French, Hindi, or Tamil.[4]
In 2016, hundreds of parents and several instructors staged a multi-day protest outside the school due to differences with the administration. This led to the school being closed for one week. There were claims that the school's British director had insulted many Indian freedom fighters and did not allow the children to sing the National anthem. In addition, there were claims that the school director harassed teachers and students. The school would also not allow children to bring their own lunches until they got a order from the Madras High Court but parents still claim that the school discriminates against students bringing their own food instead of using the onsite caterer, Sodexo.[7] [8]
Some teachers on the other hand defended the schools' leadership, citing cultural differences which may have led to misunderstandings or misinterpretations.
The school reopened after assurances had been given pending an investigation.
In 2017, CBSE disaffiliated the school, and now only the IB section remains.[9]
Hiranandani Foundation Schools