Montessori & ICSE School in Chennai | Darwin Public School

Independent, confident, respectful learners.

A Montessori and ICSE school in Kolathur, Chennai, founded on one belief: true learning comes from happiness, not pressure.

Independent, confident, respectful learners.

A Montessori and ICSE school in Kolathur, Chennai, founded on one belief: true learning comes from happiness, not pressure.

Our roots2015
Early YearsMontessori
CurriculumICSE
CampusPuthagaram, Chennai
Our Philosophy

We meet children where they are.

We celebrate each child’s learning style, interests and stage of development, and give them room to explore, discover and thrive at their own pace.

“Every child is a unique story waiting to unfold. Our work is to give that story room.”
Ms. Shantha Shankar · Founder
About Darwin
Programmes

One continuous education, from first steps to board years.

Montessori foundations carry into the ICSE years, so children never lose the habit of learning by doing.

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New on Campus

A second campus, right next door.

Darwin Primary School is our new adjacent campus. It currently houses our Montessori environments. As Montessori extends into Lower Elementary, Grade I and then Grade II will also begin operating from this campus, with Primary progressively growing into the space.

Line drawing of Darwin Primary School
Why Darwin

What sets a Darwin education apart.

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Parent Perspectives

In the words of our families.

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Student Life

Life at Darwin

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News & Events

From the campus

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Our Faculty

Trained to guide, not just teach.

Two Montessori-trained adults in every Montessori room and a 1:10 teacher–child ratio, so every child is seen.

Meet our faculty
Careers

Teach where children are known.

We look for educators who value patience over pressure. See openings across Montessori, Primary and Secondary.

View open positions
Admissions 2027–28

Begin with a visit.

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See the full admission process →