Why Vikaasa Heritage School Is Madurai's Top ICSE School

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Key Takeaways

A school’s legacy is built through consistency, trust and generations of learning, not just the number of years it has existed. Vikaasa Heritage Campus carries over 55 years of academic experience and community connection.
Vikaasa Heritage Campus combines a strong ICSE foundation with a continuous learning journey, offering students a pathway from early years through Grade 12 without frequent school transitions.
Experienced educators, structured academics and value-based learning create long-term impact, helping students develop confidence, curiosity and essential life skills alongside academic success.
Tamil Nadu’s strong ICSE performance reflects a supportive academic ecosystem, giving parents additional confidence when choosing an ICSE school in Madurai.
Choosing the right school means looking beyond facilities and rankings — families should consider teaching quality, curriculum approach, faculty stability and how well the school supports a child’s complete growth.

What does it actually take for a school to earn the word “legacy”? Not just years on a signboard, but generations of families who walked through the same gates, sat in the same classrooms and later sent their own children back through those same doors.

That is precisely the story behind Vikaasa School Heritage Campus in Ponnagaram, Madurai. It is worth understanding exactly why this particular ICSE School continues to hold its ground as families across the city make one of the biggest decisions of their child’s early life.

It is easy to get lost in glossy brochures and long lists of facilities when comparing schools. What often gets overlooked is something far harder to manufacture overnight and that is a genuinely tested, decades-long track record of academic consistency. That is where Heritage Campus quietly stands apart.

What Makes Vikaasa Heritage Campus Different From Other ICSE Schools?

Founded in 1969, Vikaasa School Heritage Campus was among the very first institutions to bring the ICSE curriculum. Over 55 years later, that pioneering spirit has not faded; it has simply matured into something far more refined. Vikaasa is trusted as a school that has had decades to learn what genuinely works for growing minds, rather than guessing at it.

One of the earliest ICSE-affiliated schools in the state
Recognised with the Best ICSE School in Madurai 2022 award by Vikatan Media
India School Merit Awards 2024 received from Education Today as a reflection of our journey of success and glory.
Part of the Global Schools Group (GSG); aligned with international education standards
Offers both ICSE and ISC curricula under one continuous academic journey
Consistently featured among South Asia’s top preparation centres for Cambridge English

Why Does Tamil Nadu’s ICSE Performance Matter for Local Families?

This is not a claim made in isolation. According to Careers360’s reporting on the CISCE 2025 results; Tamil Nadu recorded the highest ICSE Class 10 pass percentage in the country at 99.95% and ranked second nationally in ISC Class 12 results at 99.97%. For parents comparing boards, that is a genuinely reassuring, state-level signal and not just a single school’s marketing claim.

Schools within this ecosystem, including Vikaasa, benefit from a state-wide culture of academic rigour that has clearly translated into consistent and measurable outcomes. It also says something meaningful about the broader teaching environment in Tamil Nadu. The experienced educators, structured curricula and sustained academic investment have quietly compounded over the years into genuinely strong and reliable results across the state.

How Has Vikaasa Heritage Campus Built This Reputation Over Time?

Here are a few things that have remained consistent across five decades:

Continuity of academic philosophy: The same commitment to holistic development since 1969
Experienced, long-serving faculty: Many teachers have spent decades within the Vikaasa system for building institutional knowledge that simply cannot be replicated overnight
A genuine focus on values alongside academics: Not just exam scores; but character and confidence
Consistent investment in infrastructure: Modern facilities layered onto a legacy foundation
A clear academic pathway: From early years through to Grade 12 without any disruptive school changes

This kind of consistency rarely happens by accident. It takes professional, experienced and sustained investment across generations of school leadership.

Which Facilities and Programmes Support This Academic Journey?

Stage	What Vikaasa Heritage Campus Offers
Preschool	Play-based early learning foundation
Primary & Middle School	Structured ICSE curriculum, strong literacy and numeracy focus
Secondary (ICSE)	Rigorous, well-rounded Class 10 preparation
Senior Secondary (ISC)	Continued academic depth through Grade 12
Beyond Academics	Extracurricular activities spanning sports, arts, and clubs

Where Does Vikaasa Heritage Campus Fit Among Madurai’s School Options?

Madurai genuinely has no shortage of schooling choices. But, among the top ICSE schools in Madurai, very few can claim over five decades of uninterrupted legacy in the same city. Families researching an ICSE school often find themselves weighing newer campuses against established ones. It is worth remembering that a longer track record usually means a deeper bench of experienced educators and a more thoroughly tested academic system.

The broader network of Vikaasa schools, including schools in K Pudur Madurai, means that families can choose the campus that suits their location; while still benefiting from the same underlying academic philosophy and ICSE curriculum standards. This flexibility, without compromising on consistency, is genuinely rare among schools of this scale.

Who Should Consider Vikaasa Heritage Campus for Their Child?

Families who value continuity, tradition and a proven academic track record often find Heritage Campus a natural fit. It particularly suits parents looking for a single school that can carry their child from the very beginning, right through to board exams, without the disruption of switching institutions midway.

A few practical tips for parents evaluating any ICSE school –

Ask how long teachers typically stay; faculty continuity matters more than most parents realise.
Visit during an actual school day, not just an open house.
Ask specifically about board exam preparation strategy, not just overall pass rates.
Enquire about preschool admission timelines early; good early-years seats fill up quickly.

Why Does Choosing the Right Curriculum Matter So Much, So Early?

The ICSE curriculum, developed by CISCE, is widely known for its emphasis on English proficiency, structured internal assessment and genuinely rigorous academic standards. Choosing a reputed and trusted ICSE school in Madurai that has consistently delivered on that promise for over five decades removes guesswork from this significant decision for any family.

Conclusion

Choosing a school is rarely about a single academic year; it is also about the next decade that supports the growth of your child. It shapes their confidence, their curiosity and ultimately the values they carry forward.

With over 55 years of consistent legacy, a proven academic record and a genuine commitment to holistic development, Vikaasa Heritage Campus continues to be a trusted choice for Madurai families making exactly this decision. If you would like to see this legacy in person; get in touch with us, and take the first step toward a school journey built on decades of trust.

FAQs

1. What makes Vikaasa Heritage Campus different from other ICSE schools in Madurai?

Its 55+ year legacy, experienced faculty and consistent academic outcomes truly set Vikaasa Heritage Campus apart. This combination of consistent and steady results gives parents genuine confidence than just relying on untested promises.

2. How long has Vikaasa Heritage Campus been operating?

The campus was established in 1969; making it one of the earliest ICSE-affiliated schools in Tamil Nadu. Over these decades; it has continuously refined its teaching methods while preserving the same core educational values.

3. Which curricula does Vikaasa Heritage Campus offer?

It offers both ICSE (up to Class 10) and ISC (up to Class 12); ensuring a continuous academic pathway. This means that students need not switch schools between secondary and senior secondary levels; thus, preserving valuable academic continuity.

4. Why is Tamil Nadu’s ICSE performance relevant to choosing a school here?

Tamil Nadu recorded the country’s highest ICSE Class 10 pass percentage in 2025; reflecting a strong and state-wide academic ecosystem. This regional strength gives parents added assurance that local schools, including Vikaasa, operate within a genuinely excellent performing academic environment.

5. Where can I begin the Preschool Admission process at Vikaasa?

Visit our admissions page to begin. Our team offers clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the process. Early enquiry is genuinely recommended, since preschool seats at Vikaasa tend to fill up quickly each academic year.

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Vikaasa SCHOOL GLOBAL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GSS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	2 year

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A	Winner of the International Tournament as official representative of the Country	Other Benefits: upto 5L per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category B	Participated in the International Tournament as the official representative of the Country	Other Benefits: Upto 4L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category C	Winner of the National Tournament as a State Player	Other Benefits: upto 2L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category D	Participated in the National Tournament as a State player	Other Benefits: upto 1L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category E	Participated in the National Tournament as a State player	Other Benefits: Nil Scholarship Value: 90%
Category F	Participated in the State Tournament as a District player	Other Benefits: Nil Scholarship Value: 90%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must have a National / International repute.
2) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family(with Annual family income less than INR 5 Lacs).
3) Have a good academic performance for the past two years.
4) Must be affiliated with a Sports Coach or a recognized Sports Body/ Federation/ Academy.
5) Pass a skills test and Interview.
6) Be able to demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential.
7) Have consistently played for the last 2 years, i.e. represented their country at national OR international levels in the last 2/3 years.
8) Be members of winner and runners-up teams and first/second or third position holders in individual events at National level OR
9) Have represented / winner of junior / senior National championships/ games for last 2 years OR
10) Have an outstanding achievement in sports at the international level, minimally at the SEA Games and/or at the other Major Games or equivalent competition OR
11) Be talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various International / National Level competitions

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form.

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents.

– Upload last 2 Years academic records.

– Family income documents/ tax assessment for the past two years.

Step 2 : One to One Interview

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

If any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP

Application Timeline : 15th Oct 2026 - 15th Feb 2027

Scholarship ID	INGSG-GCS-AY27-01
Applicable Curricula	IB, CBSE
Applicable Grades	11,12
Scholarship Tenure	2 years
Minimum Eligibility	Minimum 85% in Grade 9 Annual examination and minimum 85% in grade 10 pre board examination

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C
Academic Benefit	100% fee	100% fee	50% fee
Hostel Benefit	100%	Nil	Nil

Eligibility Criteria

Grade 10 Students above 85% in Pre board & Grade 9 Examinations Can apply, Being a Limited seats Scholarship ,it’s on the Scholarship Committee discretion to offer Scholarships to meritorious Students.

Note

* Fee referred to here is Gross fees excluding Exam Bus Fees, Overseas trips etc & If permitted by local education authority

**The applicant should have scored:

a. CBSE/ ICSE/ State Board Applicants :

85% in Grade 9 Annual examination and 85% in pre board examination

b. IGCSE Applicants : 7A* or above in 9th Standard and 7A* or above in class 10 pre board examination

c. American /Other Boards / Public Board Applicants : Equivalent of 85+ percent or Grades in class 10 pre board examination

***Medium of instruction is English

Scholarship will be awarded basis the applicant’s academic performance in Grade 10 board exams, scholarship online exam and interviews

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the Application form

Step 1A : Documentation – In the Application form Upload all prerequisite Documents

– Upload academic records for past two years

Step 2 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified via email within 10 working days

Step 3 : Scholarship Assessment

Step 4 : One to One Interview

Step 5 : Scholarship Selection + Disbursal

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless otherwise provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail of the Scholarships are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through GIRO. GIRO will be a prerequisite for the scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

DR APJ ABDUL KALAM GLOBAL SKILLS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-DRAPJAKGSS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	20%	15%	10%	6%
Minimum Eligibility	International Level	National Level	Regional	Inter-School
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A	- 1st and 2nd rank in the Raman Young Science Innovator Award - 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks in CSIR Innovation awards for school children - 1st and 2nd ranks for National Space Society Competitions - Top 10 rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination - 1st Ranking in teams at the Space Quiz - National 1st and 2nd Prize Winner at the annual competition of National Children’s Science Congress - 1st position in National Robotics Competition - 1st position in Science and Engineering Fair	20% off tuition fee
Category B	- 3rd Raman Young Science Innovator Award - 4th and 5th Rankers in CSIR Innovation awards for school Children - 3rd position in National Space Society Competitions - 11 to 20th rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination - 2nd and 3rd positions in National Robotics Competition - 2nd and 3rd position in Science and Engineering Fair	15% off tuition fee
Category C	- Top 10 Rankers at any national/international competitions run by IT giants like Microsoft / Google / Adobe / Intel etc especially Google Science Fair - Top 10 Rankers at International Level Robot Olympiad - 21 to 30 rankers for the National Science Talent Search Examinations	10% off tuition fee
Category D	-Top 10 International Rank in SOF/STEM Olympiad / Robotics / GK Olympiad	6% off tuition fee

Scholarship Process

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicant must be Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Have represented at national OR international OR Regional forums

– Have written a paper, thesis or published documents OR have invented or innovated a tool/gadget related to digital space like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Robotics, Coding, App-making, Block Chain etc.

3) Academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years

4) One to One Online Interview

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents

– Upload relevant proof/s of the paper, thesis, publication, tool, instrument, application etc.

Step 2 : One to One Interview

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note:

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless otherwise provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

9GEMS™ HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-9GEMSHDS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C
Scholarship Benefits	60%	40%	10%
Minimum Eligibility	International Level	National Level	Regional
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A (*1) Winners of the International Level Competition such as:	- World Shooting Championship - Great Edinburgh International Cross Country - World Archery Champions - Wimbledon (Jr) - IBSF World U17 & U21 Snooker Champions - International Badminton Champions - Commonwealth Games - Asian Champions	60% off Tuition Fee
Category B (*2) Winners of the National Level Competition such as:	- National Level Quizzes organised by government agencies - National Level Vocal, Dance & Drama Competitions - National Level Instrumental Competitions	40% off Tuition Fee
Category C (*3) Winners of the District Level Competition such as:	- Games organised by Federations / registered bodies - High distinction Diploma by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Trinity College of London, Torrins Academy.	10% off tuition fee

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicant must be Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Students who have received National or International or Regional recognition, in the fields of sport, co-curricular activities including visual and performing arts, community service, innovation and entrepreneurship, showed extraordinary leadership skills are eligible to apply.

3) Applicant’s academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the online application form

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents

– Upload academic records for past two years

– Certificates, Awards, Supporting documents in any of the Sports, Co-Curricular Activity, Performing Arts etc.

Step 2 : One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID)

2) Previous Years’ Academic Performance

3) Scholarship Test (mandatory)

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite Documents
– Upload last Grade Annual Examination Mark Sheet (IGCSE, IBMYP, ICSE, CBSE ,American curriculum or equivalent)

Step 2 : Online Scholarship Assessment Test
Step 3 : One to One Interview ( If applicable)
Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

GLOBAL FUTURE-READY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GFRMS-01/AY25-02
Applicable Curricula	IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	30%	20%	10%	5%
Minimum Eligibility	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 97.1% and above	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 95.1% -97%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 93.1% - 95%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 90.1% - 93%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID)

2) Previous Years’ Academic Performance

3) Scholarship Test (mandatory)

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 2 : Online Scholarship Assessment Test
Step 3 : One to One Interview ( If applicable)
Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Grades 9 and 10, 11 and 12

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GFRMS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC, ICSE
Applicable Grades	9 and 10, 11 and 12
Scholarship Tenure	2 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	35% off on Tuition fees	25% off on Tuition fees	10% off on Tuition fees	5% off on Tuition fees
Minimum Eligibility	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 96.01% and above	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 94.01% - 96%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 93.01% - 94%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 91.01% - 93%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Academic Board/Public Examination Results

3) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents (IGCSE, IBMYP, ICSE,CBSE, American curriculum or equivalent)

Step 2 : One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

If any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSAL VALUES MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-MGUVMCMS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC
Applicable Grades	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	35%	25%	15%	10%
Gross Family Income	Below 8L INR	8.01-12L INR	12.01-15L INR	15.01-18L INR
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card/ Voter ID)

Applicants must be from a Moderate-Income family as per the above category table

Provide family income documents (Parents)/tax assessment (ITR Income Tax Return) for the past two years.

Gross Family Income declaration.

Appointment letter and/or latest salary slips / or Certificate of Employment and Compensation, where the parent relocated to India less than a year ago.

Applicant’s academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) over the past two years.

Scholarship Assessment (if applicable).

One-to-One Interview (if applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the online application form.

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form, upload all prerequisite documents.

– Upload academic records for the past two years.

– Family income documents/tax assessment (ITR duly acknowledged by IT dept.)for the past two years including that of Father & Mother (If self employed or working professional).

– In case of local guardians, the gross family income of local guardians in India will be considered as a base for processing the application.

– Self-Declaration for Gross Family Income

Step 2 : Scholarship Assessment (if applicable).

Step 3 : One to One Interview (if applicable).

Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation .

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing).

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part, unless otherwise provided at school’s sole and unfettered discretion

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa Schools,Madurai campus only and is non- transferrable.

The continuation of scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Student must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which Scholarship was granted to him/ her

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail only one fee related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) are required to register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees and is not applicable on one time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

In case if partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

Scholarship Committee failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision‍

Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary in order to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

Why Vikaasa Heritage School Is the Top ICSE School in Madurai

Key Takeaways

What Makes Vikaasa Heritage Campus Different From Other ICSE Schools?

Why Does Tamil Nadu’s ICSE Performance Matter for Local Families?

How Has Vikaasa Heritage Campus Built This Reputation Over Time?

Which Facilities and Programmes Support This Academic Journey?

Where Does Vikaasa Heritage Campus Fit Among Madurai’s School Options?

Who Should Consider Vikaasa Heritage Campus for Their Child?

Why Does Choosing the Right Curriculum Matter So Much, So Early?

Conclusion

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