Academics
At Annai Arul Public School, learning goes beyond textbooks. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to align with each stage of a child’s development, integrating activity-based learning, technology and student-led exploration across all levels. From early years to Senior secondary, students engage in experiential, inquiry-driven learning that encourages independence and lifelong curiosity. Our innovative academic programs prepare every learner to be future-ready — confident, capable and connected to the world.
1. Foundation stage (Kindergarten)
Kindergarten is where little dreams take flight — a joyful world of discovery, imagination, and confidence-building that sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning.
2. Primary Stage (Grade I to Grade V)
The Primary years are a canvas of curiosity and creativity — where young minds explore, question, and build the strong academic and emotional foundation for future success.
3. Middle Stage (Grade VI to Grade VIII)
The Middle Stage is a time of transformation — where learners move beyond basics to explore ideas deeply, think critically, and shape their own perspectives of the world.
4. Senior Secondary Stage (Grade IX to Grade XII)
The Secondary Stage is the gateway to independence — a journey of purpose, passion, and preparation that empowers students to step confidently into the future.
Foundation Stage (Pre-KG to UKG)
Laying the Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning
We lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning through child-centric books and activities designed by Braindemics with psychological insights. Our approach emphasizes concept-based learning that connects ideas meaningfully, helping children achieve key developmental milestones while allowing them to express their understanding. Learning is further supported with 360-degree skill assessments and guidance informed by paediatric and psychological expertise, ensuring every child develops confidently and holistically.
Through daily hands-on, experiential activities, we nurture growth across emotional, social, and cognitive domains, while tapping into and fostering each child’s multiple intelligences.
Our notebooks are specially designed for English, Tamil, and Math, making learning and writing easier and more engaging for every child. Each notebook is thoughtfully structured to build strong foundational skills and encourage neat, confident handwriting.
Storytelling in Kindergarten helps children build language, imagination, and emotional understanding in a fun and engaging way. By bringing stories to life, we nurture a lifelong love for reading and learning.
Our unique phonics-based program nurtures early reading, writing, and communication skills through a fun, multi-sensory, and story-driven approach, helping children learn naturally and joyfully. The result is confident young readers and speakers with strong phonetic awareness, clear pronunciation, and a rich vocabulary.
Indoor activities like peg boards, building blocks, puzzles and play area enhance creativity, focus, and fine motor skills, while outdoor games such as hopscotch, relay races, ball games, and sand or water play promote teamwork, coordination, and overall fitness. These engaging activities create joyful learning experiences in our children.
Art and craft activities in Kindergarten provide children with hands-on opportunities to explore creativity and express themselves. Through drawing, painting, cutting, and crafting, children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.
On these special days, children wear specific colors and participate in themed activities, games, and crafts that reinforce color recognition and vocabulary. Colour Days also encourage creativity, observation skills, and group participation, making learning vibrant and enjoyable.
Bag-Free Days in Kindergarten provide children with a refreshing break from their regular school routine, allowing them to engage in fun and interactive learning activities without their school bags. These days focus on hands-on experiences such as storytelling, games, art, music, and movement, promoting creativity, exploration, and social interaction.
Primary Stage (Grades I to V)
Academics for Primary Stage goes beyond textbooks — it’s about how children learn, why they learn and who they become in the process. We nurture young minds in an environment that balances academic depth with joyful discovery, structure with freedom, and individuality with community.
Learning is made engaging through a mix of lectures, hands-on activities, role-plays, seminars and quizzes, ensuring concepts are understood and enjoyed. Periodic tests, subject enrichment activities and daily class performances throughout the year for all the subjects.
Through creative hands on activities, teamwork, and problem-solving tasks are learnt by our students. We ensure every child has the chance to thrive and succeed in their own special way.
Students are provided with opportunities to present seminars using posters, PowerPoint presentations, and other creative formats, both individually and in groups. Such presentations foster confidence, teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to articulate thoughts clearly, preparing them for academic and professional challenges in the future.
Our STEAM department offers a wide range of engaging activities, including Science, Math, Arts, and Robotics, designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning. Our programs encourage exploration, inspire creativity, and empower young minds to confidently experiment, ask questions, and discover solutions, preparing them for a future full of possibilities.
We have dedicated handwriting instructors who guide students in developing clear and elegant handwriting. Students practice a variety of strokes and patterns, building consistency and precision. This focused training helps them improve their writing skills and achieve excellent results in various academic assessments.
Our English Proficiency Program equips students with strong skills in reading, phonetics, and conversational English. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, they gain the confidence to speak clearly and with the correct accent. This program not only enhances their communication skills but also helps them express themselves effectively in academic and real-world situations.
Our students enthusiastically participate in the SOF Olympiads every year, embracing the challenge of tackling out-of-the-box questions with confidence. This experience not only sharpens their problem-solving and analytical skills but also nurtures a spirit of healthy competition. Over the years, several of our students have earned distinctions and gold medals, bringing pride and laurels to the school.
Middle Stage (Grade VI to Grade VIII)
The Middle School curriculum designed for Grades VI to VIII emphasises real-world application, empowering students to use their knowledge and skills to tackle meaningful challenges. Students of grades VI to VIII face continuous internal assessments, periodic tests and term examinations.
Secondary & Senior Secondary Stage
(Grade IX to Grade XII)
The Secondary and Senior Secondary programme offers students in Grades IX to XII a world-class education that stimulates critical thinking, fosters independent inquiry and encourages creative application of knowledge. It empowers learners to build confidence and responsibility as they deepen subject understanding and prepare for higher education. Through this qualification, students develop the analytical and reflective skills required to thrive in advanced studies and beyond.
Active Parent Orientation and Communication
Structured Pre-Board Exams and Revision Schedules
Extensive Practice with Mock Exams and Past Papers
Time Management Training and Exam Writing Skills
Exam-Oriented Teaching Strategies
Dedicated Doubt-Clearing and Remedial Sessions
Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Programmes
Bootcamp for Entrepreneurship
Career Guidance and College Preparation Support
Leadership Development through School Council Roles
Pedagogical Approach
At Annai Arul Public School, our pedagogical approach is rooted in creating a learner-driven, inclusive, and engaging environment. We focus on nurturing well-rounded individuals by blending traditional values with modern educational practices and skill development.
Student-Led Teaching (SLT)
We empower students to take charge of their learning by encouraging them to explain concepts, lead discussions, and present seminars. This approach builds confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Integrated Learning
Our curriculum integrates subjects through thematic units, linking knowledge across disciplines. This encourages holistic thinking, real-world application, and a meaningful connection between concepts.
Value-Based Learning
Moral values and ethics are woven into daily learning experiences to shape responsible, compassionate citizens. Activities, stories, and classroom discussions promote respect, empathy, and social responsibility.
English Proficiency Program (EPP)
The English Lab provides a dynamic space for developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through interactive tools and exercises. It enhances language fluency, comprehension, and public speaking abilities.
Activity-Based Learning
Learning through activities forms the core of our classroom experience, especially in early and primary years. Hands-on tasks, experiments, and games make learning engaging, experiential, and memorable.
21st Century Skills
We prepare students for the future by focusing on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy. These skills are embedded in projects, technology integration, and real-life problem-solving activities.
Teacher Training
At Annai Arul Public School, we view professional learning as a continuous and collaborative journey. Our training programs are designed to equip educators with cutting-edge skills, aligned with the latest research, evolving educational practices and classroom realities.
Our teachers receive regular training from CBSE Prospective Resource Persons (PRPs) in areas such as classroom management and promoting student mental well-being. In addition, our in-house workshops cover dynamic topics like interpersonal skills, multiple intelligences, and the integration of AI in the classroom.
We believe the most meaningful growth happens through Peer Collaboration and shared practice. Teachers participate in classroom observations, engage in daily collaborative planning, and work closely in subject and grade-level teams to refine instruction and enhance student outcomes.
Through this culture of learning and reflection, our educators stay inspired, innovative and ready to deliver impactful learning experiences every day.
Assessment & Evaluation
At Annai Arul Public School, assessment is a continuous and comprehensive process designed to support learning, track progress, and identify individual strengths and areas of improvement, in alignment with CBSE norms.
Formative Assessment
Ongoing and diagnostic in nature, formative assessments are conducted regularly to monitor student learning and provide immediate feedback.
- Slip test
- Two periodic assessments for each term
- Internal assessment as per CBSE
Summative Assessment
These assessments evaluate overall learning outcomes at the end of each term or academic year, focusing on syllabus mastery.
- Semester exams (Term I and Half Yearly (Term I) and Annual Examinations (Term II)
- Subject enrichment activities
Skill-Based Evaluation
We emphasize the development of essential skills beyond academics, assessing practical application, creativity, and thinking ability.
- Lab activities and experiments
- Project work and model making
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Reading skills
Personalized Tracking
To support individual learning journeys, student progress is monitored closely and documented through various tools.
- Report cards and performance profiles
- Anecdotal records and observation checklists
- One-on-one teacher feedback and parent meetings
- Remedial and enrichment plans based on performance