Early Intervention Programme
When the infants and young deaf children are admitted, they are first enrolled into the early intervention programme that runs from 9 am to 10 am, Monday to Friday.
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- 18, 1st Cross St, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Let us help deaf infants and young children
Listen from infancy and talk for a lifetime
Balavidyalaya, the school for young deaf children is a free non-residential oral early intervention center in Chennai, India for babies and preschool children with hearing impairment, from 0 to 6 years.
Let us help deaf infants and young children
Listen from infancy and talk for a lifetime
Balavidyalaya, the school for young deaf children is a free non-residential oral early intervention center in Chennai, India for babies and preschool children with hearing impairment, from 0 to 6 years.
Let us help deaf infants and young children
Listen from infancy and talk for a lifetime
Balavidyalaya, the school for young deaf children is a free non-residential oral early intervention center in Chennai, India for babies and preschool children with hearing impairment, from 0 to 6 years.
Who We Are
Empowering infants with hearing loss for a better tomorrow.
Established in 1969, Balavidyalaya, the school for young deaf children, is a free, non-residential, oral early intervention center located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Admission is open throughout the year for deaf children below the age of 3 years regardless of race, religion and gender. There is no lower age for admission.
Programmes
Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Development.
Preschool Programme
Once the children complete the early intervention programme, they are moved to the preschool programme when they are between 2 ½ and 3 years old. There is no direct admission into preschool.
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Role of Parents
Stronger together: parents as partners in every child's success.
Learn. Teach. Innovate.
Shaping Education through Curriculum, Training, and Innovation.
Syllabus - Curriculum
Balavidyalaya’s DHVANI methodology is a unique, parent-inclusive approach that nurtures hearing, speech, and overall development in young children with hearing loss through structured, activity-based learning, helping them confidently integrate into mainstream education.
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Balavidyalaya Institute of Teacher Training
The Balavidyalaya Institute for Teacher Training equips educators with specialized skills in early childhood hearing intervention, preparing them to support young children with hearing loss in developing language and integrating into mainstream education.
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Research & Development
Research and Development is a continuous effort at Balavidyalaya, focused on creating innovative DHVANI-based materials that support teachers, parents, and early intervention centres in enhancing learning and development for children with hearing loss.
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Stories of Hope shared by Families and Supporters
Two of my children are benefitted by this organisation. One is in her tenth in a regular school and the other one is now studying here. I am sure I would not get this kind of help anywhere else.
- Mrs Ambika Suresh
Uday's journey at Balavidyalaya, Chennai, has been nothing short of a blessing—each new word he speaks is a moment of joy, hope, and a future we now see shining brighter.
- Mrs Nupur Aggarwal
Balavidyalaya gave us hope and direction about main streaming a child with hearing aid. The organisation has educated and brought up a large body of such students whose stories help rebuild confidence of young parents and children.
- Mrs Vijayalakshmi Prasanna
Frequently Asked Questions
Answering your questions
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01 What is Balavidyalaya?Balavidyalaya is a non-residential, non-profit school in Chennai that supports infants and young children with hearing impairment through early intervention and specialized education programmes.
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02 What age group does the school cater to?The school primarily supports children from birth up to 6 years through its early intervention and preschool programmes.
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03 What is the Early Intervention Programme?It is designed for children from birth to 3 years, focusing on developing listening, speech, and language skills with active parent participation.
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04 Is parent involvement required?Yes, one parent or caregiver attends sessions with the child, as parents are considered key partners in the child’s development.
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05 What happens after Early Intervention?Children move to the preschool programme, where they further develop language, listening, reading, writing, and number skills.
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06 Can children join preschool directly?No, direct admission into preschool is not offered. Children must first complete the Early Intervention Programme.
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07 What is the fee structure?Balavidyala is a FREE non-residential school.
