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Beyond Academics

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEADERS

VIS, in association with leading sporting and cultural organisations, trains students through a variety of extracurricular activities:

ACTIVITIES

(all are mandatory)
karate
KARATE
KALARI
SWIMMING
MUSIC
ROBOTICS
ART
ATHLETICS
YOGA
CYCLING

SPORTS

(any one from the following)
CRICKET
FOOTBALL
BASKETBALL
VOLLEYBALL
TENNIS
BADMINTON
TABLE TENNIS
  • Behind Stumps Cricket Academy
  • Thameem Ansari – Football Coach
  • John Dance Academy

VIS x Behind Stumps Cricket Academy – Chennai

  • VIS is proud to be associated with Behind Stumps Cricket Academy, Chennai. With a team of highly motivated and experienced professionals who have played at the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for over 25 years, the academy brings unmatched expertise to the game.

  • Our ICC Level-1 Certified coaches and senior mentors are dedicated to training players who aspire to excel in cricket, not only across Chennai but also in nearby districts.

CLUBS

Reading & Writing

DRAMA

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

SCIENCE CLUB

CHESS

DEBATE

INSTRUMENTAL: KEYBOARD

DANCE

ORGANIC FARMING

DESIGN

MUN/TED TALK (GRADES 9-12)

PHOTOGRAPHY (GRADES 9-12)

CLUBS

(STUDENTS CAN OPT FOR ANY ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING)

  • Reading & Writing

  • DRAMA

  • GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

  • SCIENCE CLUB

  • CHESS

  • DEBATE

  • INSTRUMENTAL: KEYBOARD

  • DANCE

  • ORGANIC FARMING

  • DESIGN

  • MUN/TED TALK (GRADES 9-12)

  • PHOTOGRAPHY (GRADES 9-12)

Thameem Ansari – Football Coach

  • We are proud to have Thameem Ansari, who has successfully completed his C Licence, a prestigious milestone in professional football coaching. His dedication, passion, and deep understanding of the game make him a bright and inspiring mentor for our players.

  • With his modern coaching approach and strong commitment to nurturing young talent, Coach Thameem is set to take our football program to greater heights.

John Dance Academy

  • John Dance Academy, established in 2014, serves as a platform for students to explore their passion for dance and develop their abilities. Over the past eight years, it has trained hundreds of students across all age groups, frequently showcasing emerging talents in annual dance shows.

  • The Academy’s primary goal is to promote personal growth and development while fostering enjoyment. Its vision is to make everyone dance. John Dance Academy offers a safe learning environment where encouragement and constructive feedback are valued and integrated.

LEARNING TO THINK AND WORK AS ONE

  • VIS believes in the adage “A healthy mind in a healthy body.”

  • Our learning system places equal emphasis on sports, physical activities, and classroom work.

  • Sports fields are recognised as breeding grounds for leadership and team spirit.

  • To promote sports, VIS offers state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, along with training by qualified physical education teachers, coaches, and trainers.

SPORTS FACILITIES AVAILABLE:

Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Swimming, Yoga, Martial Arts, Archery, and Horse Riding.

girls in dorm

FOSTERING A DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING

  • The VIS boarding school features a House System, a tradition with a rich history in education.

  • Placement into a house or group develops team spirit and a sense of belonging.

  • Students are assigned to one of four houses: Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow.

  • They elect House Captains, Head Boy, Head Girl, Sports Captain, and Activities Captain, who together comprise the Student Council.

  • The Student Council operates in accordance with guidelines established by the School Leadership.

  • Teachers are assigned to each house and serve as House-in-Charge.

PROVIDING THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR LIFE

  • VIS offers counselling and professional career guidance to students.

  • This support helps them identify appropriate university streams and make informed career choices, while also broadening their outlook.

  • Psychometric assessments help analyse students’ interests and abilities, assisting them in determining the paths that best match their capabilities and aspirations.
students with chairman

EMBRACING THE DELIGHTS OF THE OUTDOORS

  • VIS organises outdoor tours to foster a spirit of adventure and discovery, encouraging students to appreciate nature.

  • These experiences also help develop spatial intelligence.

  • Outdoor trips include weekend camps, adventure camps, excursions, and study tours.

  • All tours and activities are structured, age-appropriate, and carefully supervised.

EXPLORING INTERESTS AND NURTURING TALENTS

  • VIS values and nurtures each student’s individuality and desire for self-expression.

  • Hobbies and personal interests are actively encouraged as platforms to showcase abilities.

  • Available activities span robotics, sculpture, photography, theatre, and public speaking.

MOVING BEYOND BOUNDARIES

  • VIS believes exploring cultures is not only enriching academically but also adds vibrancy and diversity to students’ lives.

  • Student and faculty exchange programmes are organised with other leading national and international schools in India and abroad.

  • These exchanges foster the sharing of best practices and universal values, preparing students for global challenges and inspiring them to work toward peace and harmony.

OTOMATIKS

Otomatiks is a trademark-registered firm that has provided robotics training since 2011. Our enthusiastic team of engineers is dedicated to engaging students meaningfully and helping them discover their potential. To date, Otomatiks has trained more than 75,000 students in robotics.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Bharat Scouts and Guides

  • American Friendship Society (AFS)