St. Peter's International School, Kodaikanal

The founder of St. Peters International School Mr. J. Sambabu pioneered the start of Indian English medium schools in Kodaikanal in the year 1979. St. Peters International School has currently entered into the 31st year of gratifying service to the people of Kodaikanal; founded by J. Sambabu and his wife Nirmala in the year 1985, since then the school has grown from sixty students and two buildings to over seven hundred students and sixty thousand square feet of buildings and infrastructure. The new infrastructure includes: a one of a kind basketball stadium, international standard hostels, large sporting grounds, a well stocked library, and a beautiful chapel. The school was named Peter’s, after the Greek word ‘petros’ meaning rock and this strength is evident in it’s support for their hardworking teachers and generations of brilliant students. The school is renowned for its academic standing and leadership building qualities.

Admissions Procedure: The completed Application form should be submitted at the School Office or sent by Post along with the following testimonials. Transfer Certificate : Students from other states/countries or other Boards of education have to get their transfer certificates duly countersigned by the local educational authorities like Chief Educational Officer or Chairman of Council in the case of IGCSE, Matriculation and CBSE. Students who have completed their Secondary education (10th grade) need to obtain migration certificate from the respective boards. Mark Sheet of the Class completed or discontinued Birth Certificate Migration Certificates for Students from States other than Tamil Nadu duly countersigned. Registration and Admissions of International Students : Mark Statement and School Leaving Certificate from the School previously studied Student-Visa (after procuring Provisional Admission in our Institution) Registration will be done at the District Foreigners’ Registration Office by the school Authorities Visa-extension will be done only at the direction of the Parent/Guardian (Any kind of risks will not be borne by the School)

WHY IS ST. PETERS DIFFERENT? Beyond Boundaries we hope to establish Universal Brotherhood! Identifying itself as a Christian Institution, St.Peters emphasizes on oneness amidst children from diverse culture and religious faith. Learning outside the classroom is given more importance – Learning by doing! More freedom is given to the children to motivate asking questions boldly, to criticize and live without fear of education in the campus. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Our ultimate aim is to encourage academic excellence and at the same time fostering individual talents in Sports and all other activities as to those which suit each individual’s interests. Discipline, Integrity, Leadership and Responsibility are to be inculcated thorough observation of each student as an individual. How do we work at achieving our objectives? Faculty-student interaction is motivated in order to improve the student as one whole being Surplus time is spent with children whose reading, handwriting and speaking skills have to be improved. Winter classes for students taking up Government Exams. Special Education through hours of intensive coaching for the slow learners, and those with learning disabilities. ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are conducted for foreign students before they are put under the regular curriculum. Counselling is done by the School Chaplain, Experienced teachers and Experts from various other places. Our Indoor Stadium is the only one of its kind in Kodaikanal.