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This is a list of public and private educational institutions in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.

Department of Higher Education Schools

Two buildings, separated by a dirt road and trees
Meenakshi Vilasam Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, covering two acres

Higher secondary schools under DHSE

There are numerous schools under the Department of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE). In Kerala, the DHSE is run through the government of Kerala.[1] Hence, it is classified as a public educational institution. This provides reasoning for the large quantity of government run schools included in the list below.

Institutions under Directorate of VHSE

Additionally, there are also various schools under directorate of the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE). This is a vocational education program and hence focuses more on preparing students for specific jobs in the workforce (11). This commonly includes trades or skilled labour. This category of education is also popular in Kollam as evidenced by the high quantity of institutions under VHSE.

Schools affiliated to CBSE

The CBSE is the 'Central Board of Secondary Education' and is the most common board in India (13). The CBSE uses 2 exams which are the AISSE in year 10 and AISSCE in year 12. (13)

Schools affiliated to ICSE

The ICSE is the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and is issued by the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). (13)

Schools affiliated to IGCSE (Cambridge)

These schools take examinations from Cambridge University. After completing the IGCSE students have a qualification that is recognised globally. (10)

Schools with residential facilities

These schools allow students to board and essentially live at school. There are few of these in the Kollam district. (12)

References

  1. ^ a b "Website of DHSE".
  2. ^ "Website of VHSE".
  3. ^ Website of National Public school
  4. ^ http://www.citycentralschool.com
  5. ^ "Schools And Colleges - Chinmaya Mission". Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ^ "About us - Chinmaya Vidyalaya". Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Chinmaya Vidyalaya - Global School Rank". Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  8. ^ "The King's School: An English-medium, International, Christian school in Kollam, India". The King's School. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  9. ^ "The Oxford School: An International residential school in Kollam, India". The Oxford School.

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