Pallikoodam
Vadavathoor P.O. Kottayam Kerala - 686010 India · Kottayam · Kerala
If you’re a parent looking for a school that blends strong academics with arts, sports, and a nurturing environment, Pallikoodam (Vadavathoor) in Kottayam is worth exploring. This school has a long-standing reputation for its progressive approach and personal attention to each child.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE – ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII)
- Classes
- Nursery (Kalari) to Class XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Day-cum-Boarding (Corpus Christi House for ages 6–17)
- Founded
- 1967
- Student–teacher ratio
- Approximately 1:10 (as per school website)
- Students
- Fewer than 500
- Staff
- Founded by educator Mary Roy, strong teacher involvement, focus on personal attention
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Pallikoodam (Vadavathoor) is an ICSE/ISC school known for its small classes, strong arts and sports, and nurturing environment.
It offers both day and boarding options.
Best Fit For
Children who thrive in smaller, close-knit classrooms.
Those interested in arts, drama, and sports.
Families who value progressive, legacy-driven education.
Strengths
Excellent infrastructure for sports and arts.
Strong academic foundation with personal attention.
Warm and inclusive boarding environment.
Long-standing reputation and experienced staff.
Trade-offs
Higher fee structure compared to local averages.
Limited online transparency about detailed fee breakdowns.
Occasional administrative delays reported by parents.
Boarding and transport fee details not publicly available.
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