Why choose us

The story begins with the registration of S.S.C Trust, created with a clear vision: to nurture future‑ready learners through values‑driven education. This milestone set the framework for establishing high‑quality schools that balance rigorous academics with character formation and community engagement, paving the way for what would grow into The Indian Public School.

TIPS Salem opened its doors as the first truly international school in the city, with an inquiry-led approach that helps students thrive in academics and co-curriculars. Spread across six acres, it features spacious classrooms, modern science and computer labs, a 5,000+ title library, extensive sports facilities and creative studios.

June 2015 marked a major leap as The Indian Public School - Salem main campus opened, bringing together a dedicated administrative block and a spacious primary block. Students gained access to a welcoming library, an international‑standard soccer ground, and a full athletics track with gallery seating. The new campus created room for growth, stronger academics, and a richer student life, on and off the field.

September 2015 brought official CBSE affiliation for classes from Early Years to Grade 7, validating the school’s academic rigour and governance. This recognition ensured that students could learn within a structured, nationally respected curriculum while still benefiting from TIPS’s holistic, activity‑rich approach, opening recognised pathways for higher studies across India and beyond.

In June 2017, the campus expanded again with a dedicated secondary block designed for focused subject learning and future‑ready skills. Alongside it, a contemporary auditorium with an indoor swimming pool became a vibrant hub for cultural events, performances, gatherings, and aquatic training. These additions enriched campus life, offering students broader opportunities to excel academically, artistically, and athletically.

In September 2018, TIPS Salem reached another academic milestone with the extension of its CBSE affiliation to Grade 10. This enabled students to continue their learning journey within a structured, nationally recognised curriculum for longer, while benefiting from the school’s holistic and activity-rich approach. It also strengthened academic continuity and readiness for future board examinations.

In December 2019, our youngest learners moved from the original KG campus into a newly designed early‑years environment. Filled with natural light, child‑friendly furniture, safe outdoor play areas, and inviting learning corners, the campus quickly became a joyful second home. The move reflected our belief that thoughtfully crafted spaces play a vital role in nurturing curiosity, independence, and foundational skills.

June 2021 marked a proud milestone as the school achieved authorization for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, becoming the first IB PYP school in Salem district. The PYP framework brought a robust inquiry‑led, concept‑driven approach to learning, encouraging students to ask questions, make connections, and take action in their world, while embedding international‑mindedness in everyday classroom practice.

In April 2022, CBSE affiliation was extended to include Grades 11 and 12, allowing learners to complete their entire school journey within the same trusted ecosystem. Senior secondary students now benefit from carefully curated subject combinations, strong academic mentoring, and competitive‑exam readiness, all while continuing to experience the caring environment that has shaped their early and middle‑school years.

October 2023 signalled another step towards global readiness as the school registered to provide the Cambridge curriculum in Salem. This addition broadened academic choice for students, combining international academic standards with a focus on critical thinking, communication, and problem‑solving. Families can now select the pathway that best matches each learner’s aspirations, all within the supportive environment of a single, unified campus.

Following a rigorous IB evaluation visit in October 2025, the school’s PYP authorization was confirmed for the next five years. The report highlighted strong implementation of the IB philosophy, collaborative planning, and student engagement. This continued authorization reflects our commitment to ongoing reflection and improvement, ensuring that learners experience a consistently high‑quality IB education.

This was a transformative milestone for TIPS schools as they became a proud member of International Schools Partnership - ISP.  

Becoming an ISP school was TIPS schools gateway to a dynamic global network of world-class schools. It provided access to unparalleled opportunities for our students to collaborate across continents, engage in innovative learning projects, and develop the skills to thrive as true global citizens. The world just became our classroom. 

The legacy of TIPS is built not only on achievements, but on the people and values that have shaped it over the years. Founded by highly respected visionaries who are also medical practitioners, TIPS brings together the discipline of professional excellence and the care of true educators.  

That legacy is strengthened by a team of accomplished teachers, alumni who continue to make the school proud and educators with more than 15 years of experience guiding young learners toward success.  

With more than two decades of educational excellence, a retention rate above 90% and a reputation shaped by consistency, care and results, TIPS stands as a school where legacy is not simply remembered - it is lived every day through the confidence, loyalty and achievements of its community.

Students grow from KG to Grade 12 in one school that connects Montessori and Waldorf foundations with IB PYP, Cambridge international education and CBSE. Learners join ISP global programmes such as ISP Writer, Artist, Virtual Exchange, Scientist and Changemaker, build leadership and step into new roles each year.

Students set Learning.First™ goals with teachers, which measure knowledge, understanding and skills, and track target scores. Teachers bring more than ten years of expertise and commit to continuous training. Learners share work through Learning Out Loud, lead reflections, ask for support and use feedback to reach university offers that match dreams.

Students face regular formative and summative tasks through quizzes, projects, talks and tests. Learners lead conferences, discuss rubrics with teachers and families, turn assessment scores into action plans and track growth in every subject.

Students practise IB research, social, communication, self‑management and thinking skills in every unit. TIPSians grow as caring, principled, open‑minded, balanced communicators, risk takers, thinkers, knowledgeable and inquirers. Student council members, class leaders and buddies plan events, run action projects and support peers through the Life Competencies Framework with Camtree and Hughes Hall.

IGCSE groups at The Indian Public School - Salem achieve 49.1% A*–A and 70.5% A*–B, with 26 learners earning 70 A* grades in 2024. A Level classes reach 35% A*–A and 56% A*–B. Students have earned 20+ Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards, including TOP IN WORLD and TOP IN INDIA. CBSE cohorts keep averages above 70% with SOF Olympiad medals.

Children from age four join ILOS Changemakers, Virtual Exchanges, ISP Writers and Artists and work with peers worldwide. Learners debate real issues through Cambridge Global Perspectives, compare cultures, share projects online and grow as adaptable global citizens.

Students travel on learning visits, speak on MUN and TEDx Salem Youth stages and plan Interact Club outreach. Learners train for RAIS, ISSO National Games and CBSE Sahodaya meets, win medals in swimming, badminton, cricket, athletics and basketball and step up as confident team players.

Students meet the Future Pathways team to plan profiles, internships, summer schools and entrance exam prep. Learners join fairs and fireside chats, compare offers and secure places at Texas Christian University, Taylor’s, UTS Sydney, Shiv Nadar, MAHE, Saveetha, Woxsen and PSG.

Start each day with check‑ins that track mood and progress. Speak with mentors in one‑to‑one sessions and share worries early. Join assemblies that build values and safety skills. Trust a campus where adults complete safeguarding training, police checks, visitor logs and run CCTV with strict access control.

Students explore six acres of The Indian Public School - Salem with spacious classrooms, labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science. Learners read in a library of over 5,000 titles, train in the 25 m pool and flood lit soccer field.

At The Indian Public School - Salem, performance and creative arts are part of every student’s journey from Pre-KG to Grade 12. With specialist facilitators and weekly classes in music, dance, drama, media and visual arts, students build creativity and confidence as they learn instruments, create original productions and perform in school showcases and award-winning interschool competitions.

At The Indian Public School - Salem, students experience extraordinary education, exposure and experience through arts and sports. From curriculum PE to the after-school Youth Sports and Arts Program , they train, compete and perform across swimming, soccer, basketball, badminton, cricket, athletics, table tennis and chess, building fitness, confidence, teamwork and the courage to lead.

ISP schools are a shared ecosystem of innovation and ambition. Students embark on a dynamic and personalised learning journey, guided by the transformative Learning.First™ approach, unique only to the ISP family of schools. They learn through 5 pillars enriched by worldwide collaborations, solving real-world problems with peers across continents.

This powerful combination of academic achievement, multilingual learning and international opportunities creates unparalleled future pathways, preparing students for top universities and global careers.