Vidya Vikash Academy
Hermitage West Bengal - 734101 India · Darjeeling · West Bengal
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Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE (ICSE for Class 10, ISC for Class 12) [CISCE Directory]
- Classes
- Primary to Class 12 (ICSE/ISC)
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Day-cum-boarding (verify current hostel status)
- Medium
- English
- Founded
- 1982
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published
- Students
- Not published publicly
- Staff
- Headed by Mrs. Padma Lama; qualified teaching staff; digitally equipped classrooms
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Vidya Vikash Academy is a long-established CISCE-affiliated school in Darjeeling that blends traditional academics with modern digital learning. It’s known for its science focus, especially the unique Biotechnology stream at ISC level.
Best Fit For
Best for academically focused students with an interest in science who thrive in a structured, disciplined environment and enjoy co-curricular activities such as sports and performing arts.
Strengths
CISCE affiliation with ICSE and ISC streams; Smart classrooms and science labs; Strong academic reputation locally; Safe and disciplined environment; Unique Biotechnology subject offering.
Trade-offs
Fee structure not published online; Hostel status unclear; Limited independent parent reviews; No recent exam results shared publicly; Class size and teacher ratio not disclosed.
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