The School KFI

The School KFI (Krishnamurti Foundation India) is a unique and philosophically distinctive school in Chennai, founded in 1973 and run by the Krishnamurti Foundation India based on the educational philosophy of the renowned philosopher and thinker J. Krishnamurti. The school relocated in 2018 to its current campus in Thazhambur, on the outskirts of Chennai. The School KFI follows the CBSE curriculum but is distinguished by its radically different educational approach, emphasizing freedom from conditioning, self-inquiry, non-competitive learning, and the development of the whole human being. Classes are small — approximately 350 students and 35 teachers — ensuring an intimate, attentive learning environment where each student's development is closely nurtured. The school places great emphasis on nature, art, craft, music, and outdoor activities, integrating them deeply into the daily learning experience. The curriculum encourages students to question, explore, and discover rather than merely memorize. The School KFI attracts families from across India and internationally who seek an alternative, values-based education rooted in deep human inquiry. The campus in Thazhambur provides a quiet, green environment conducive to reflective learning and holistic development.