Sri Sankara Vidyashramam was established in June 1989 by the Indian Education Trust. The School was founded by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The school is managed by the INDIAN EDUCATION TRUST. The main aim of starting the School has been to cater to the educational needs of boys and girls in and around this populous area of Thiruvanmiyur.