Moving to Chennai with family? Here’s how to make your transition smooth, secure, and stress-free.
Relocating with your family can be a significant milestone — and when the destination is Chennai, the journey is as exciting as it is challenging. From finding the right home in the right neighborhood to securing school admissions at the right time, families need thoughtful planning and local expertise.
At Abode Relocation, we don’t just move your belongings — we move your life. With our end-to-end relocation services, we help families settle into Chennai with confidence, comfort, and complete peace of mind.
🏠 Finding the Right Home in Chennai
Chennai offers a variety of residential options — from high-rise apartments in IT corridors to independent homes in traditional localities. Choosing the right home depends on multiple factors, especially for families.
📍 Top Family-Friendly Areas in Chennai:
- Adyar & Besant Nagar
- Near schools, colleges, parks, and the beach
- Quiet, upscale, well-connected
- Thoraipakkam & Perungudi (OMR)
- Popular among IT professionals
- Gated communities, newer apartments, and proximity to tech parks
- Velachery & Medavakkam
- Affordable options, good connectivity
- Access to schools and hospitals
- Anna Nagar & Kilpauk
- Central location, older charm, reputed schools
- Higher rental budget
🛋️ What Abode Relocation Offers:
- Curated property shortlists based on your needs
- Rent negotiation and documentation support
- Society approvals and move-in coordination
- Temporary housing for initial settling-in period
🎓 Schooling in Chennai: What You Should Know
Chennai has a wide range of reputed schools — from CBSE and ICSE boards to IB and Cambridge International curriculum.
🏫 Top Schools Often Preferred by Relocating Families:
- The School – KFI (Adyar) – Holistic ICSE approach
- Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam (R.A. Puram) – ICSE curriculum with Indian values
- American International School (Taramani) – IB curriculum, international crowd
- PSBB Millennium School (OMR & GST Road) – Strong CBSE curriculum and co-curriculars
- DAV Group of Schools (multiple locations) – Academic rigor, CBSE board
- Sishya School (Adyar) – CISCE, known for overall development
📆 Important Considerations:
- Most schools begin the academic year in June (CBSE/ICSE) and August (IB/International)
- Admissions often open between November and February
- Early application is key due to limited seats, especially for Grades 1–5
👨👩👧 How Abode Relocation Helps:
- School shortlisting based on curriculum, location, and budget
- Admission guidance and documentation support
- Appointment scheduling with school admins
- Assistance with transfer certificates, LORs, and follow-ups
🧩 Additional Family Settling-In Services
To ensure your family feels at home from day one, we offer:
✅ Utility and internet setup
✅ Society introductions and registration
✅ Local orientation tours
✅ Emergency contact setup (doctors, hospitals, police)
✅ Domestic help hiring assistance
✅ Language and cultural orientation if needed
🤝 Final Thoughts
Relocating to Chennai with your family doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right support system in place, you can turn the move into a rewarding new chapter of life. Abode Relocation bridges the gap between logistics and lifestyle — ensuring your house feels like home, and your child feels confident walking into a new school.
📦 Relocating to Chennai?
Let’s take care of the details — so you can focus on making memories.
