Tier I - DAV, Gopalapuram

Background

Weekly magazine Outlook rates DAV, Gopalapuram the best school in Tamil Nadu. Rated the best scool in chennai by AC Neilson survey......and 3rd best in TAMIL NADU....courtesy-SunTV

Established in 1970 by The Arya Samaj (Central) Chennai, D.A.V. Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram, is managed by the Tamil Nadu Arya Samaj Educational Societies. The school is one among its seven branches in the city. Public examination results have always been good at D.A.V. In the last 11 years, as many as 232 of its students have joined the Indian Institute of Technology.

ADMISSION

The School authorities believe in the composition of classes that can efficiently managed with individual attention effictively given. The minimum age limit for admission to class L.K.G.is not less than 3 1/2 years and not more than 4 1/2 years as on June 2005. ( to be changed ). Admissions to the L.K.G. class are based on the computerised results.

FEE STRUCTURE

Class Tuition Fee (for Three Months) Special Fee (for three months)

LKG & UKG Rs. 1135 Rs. 500
I to V Rs. 1225 Rs. 575
VI to VIII Rs. 1340 Rs. 650
IX & X Rs. 1440 Rs. 800
XI & XII Rs.1600 Rs. 925

DURATION OF COURSE AND SCHEME OF STUDIES

The School has the scheme of general studies upto class X, all subjects being compulsory. The scheme of elective subjects is introduced from class XI. The subects for studies upto class X are English, Hindi/ Tamil/ Sanskrit (Sanskrit upto class X subject to sufficient number of opting for the language), Science, Mathematics and Social Science. The subjects for internal assessment for class IX and X are Art Education, Work Experience, Physical and Health Education,Art, Work Experience, Moral Education and Music are taught in primary and middle school classes.
The medium of instruction in all classes is English for non-language subjects.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Physical Education, Work Experience, Drawing, Painting, Music , Tailoring , Needle Works and Moral Education form an integral part of the school curriculum. In addition , to give ample opportunities to the children to develop leadership qualities and grow into balanced personalities, the prefatorily and the House systems have been a permanent feature. Under the House activities, competitions like debate, quiz, eassy wirting , short-story, writing, declamation, Music, painting, dance etc. are conducted. Inter- house games and athletics form an integral part of the co-curricular activities. Club activities and hobbies are encouraged and conducted regularly. NCC, Scouts and Guides form an important part of the co-curricular activities. The students are encouraged and provided with opportunity to participate in Inter-School Competitions also.
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