Knowledge is Power - Bala Vidya Mandir, as the name suggests, is a temple of learning where knowledge is renewed with time and disseminated equally to all who step into it. It is an abode where every mind is given the freedom to apply the knowledge gained to understand and find solutions to address challenges of life.

The school which was started under the aegis of Smt. Savithri, Smt. Rukmini and Smt. Balam in the 1950s traversed the domains of education for decades until the year 2015 when it witnessed a period of transformation in the organizational structure and its functioning.

The school believes in the saying, 'Every Child Matters' and sets the three Cs [i.e.] Care, Commitment and Competence as the core elements of its vision - a goal that has been upheld and strengthened at all times, irrespective of the innumerable challenges faced by the school. The school imbibes a culture that is all-pervasive and enduring, designed to help children and the staff have a happier and healthier future. The teaching faculty is committed towards creating a system that integrates values along with the academic curriculum inculcating a sense of commitment amongst the students in all their endeavours. The varied exposure given to students by a cohort of experts in diverse fields ranging from fast changing demands of technology to music and art enhances competency skills in students. Students imbibe not only the knowledge reflected in their studies, but also self-confidence that stands them in good stead in the outside world.

The school enjoys a justifiable reputation among schools in Chennai for its balanced approach to education. In this school, Indian tradition and western liberalism achieve a perfect harmony.