Devi Academy

You’ll find Devi Academy at No 1/E on Alappakkam Road in Valasarvakkam. It’s a pretty well-known spot in this part of the city. The road can get quite crowded, especially during the morning rush, but we’ve gotten used to the noise over the years. Our school isn’t some high-rise office building; it’s a place that feels a bit more lived-in. We have several floors of classrooms and a small area where the kids hang out during their breaks. The walls have seen a lot of students come and go over the decades. We don’t spend a lot of time on fancy decorations or trying to look corporate. Most of the furniture is practical and shows a bit of wear and tear, which just means it’s being used every day. The teachers here are usually busy grading papers or preparing for the next hour’s lesson. It’s a lot of routine, but it works for us. We deal with the usual daily problems like a leaky pipe or a computer that won't start when you need it. It’s all part of the job. Parents from around Valasarvakkam know us as a straightforward place. We don't make big promises or use a lot of complicated words in our notices. We just provide a place for kids to study and grow up. It’s a simple goal and we stick to it. Every morning we open up, and every evening we lock the gates, and that’s our life here on Alappakkam Road.