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Using Vidyalo
Vidyalo is an education and child development platform for India. Parents and students use it to find schools, private tutors, coaching institutes, career counsellors and activity teachers for music, dance, art, sports, swimming and self-defence, as well as book sellers and carpool services, and to follow education news and guides.
Vidyalo brings together the details you need to compare: each school’s board, medium, type, facilities and admission information as the school has shared it, along with ratings and reviews from other parents. You can save schools and service providers to your favourites and compare them before you decide.
Checking school websites and asking around one by one takes time. Vidyalo puts schools and education services from across India in one searchable directory, with filters, parent reviews and online admission applications, so you can narrow down your options and act on them in one place.
Yes. Vidyalo lists schools and education service providers from across India. You can search by city or locality and filter schools by state.
Vidyalo does not have its own admission guidance cell. You can compare schools yourself on the platform, and if you would like one-to-one advice, you can find career counsellors on Vidyalo and contact them directly.
Finding a school
Open Schools and search by school name, city or locality. You can then narrow the list by board, medium, school type, category and state, or use the quick filters for CBSE, ICSE, international, kindergarten and English-medium schools.
Type your city or locality into the search box on the home page or on the Schools page. The results show schools in that area, and you can narrow them further with the filters.
Yes. Each school’s details page lists the facilities the school has added to its profile.
Yes. School pages show ratings and reviews from parents, and once you sign in you can write a review of your own.
Yes. Sign in and tap the heart on any school or service provider to add it to your favourites. You will find them under Favourites in your profile.
School admissions
Yes, for schools that publish their admissions on Vidyalo. The Admissions Open page lists schools that are currently accepting applications, and each school’s page shows its admission details. Dates differ from school to school, so always check the school’s own notice.
Yes, for schools that accept applications on Vidyalo. Open the school from the Admissions Open page, fill in the application form step by step, upload the documents the school asks for and pay the application fee online. You can then track the status of your application under Applications in your profile.
Most schools ask for the child’s birth certificate, recent passport-size photographs, proof of address and Aadhaar details where required. For older children they usually also ask for the previous school’s report card and transfer certificate. Each school sets its own list, so check the admission notice before you apply.
Under the National Education Policy 2020, the recommended minimum age for Class 1 is six years. Many states and boards now follow this, but age cut-off dates vary by state and by school, so confirm with the school before you apply.
Many schools open admissions for the next academic year between October and January, and nursery admissions often start first. Timelines vary by school and state; the Admissions Open page on Vidyalo shows the schools currently taking applications.
CBSE schools
CBSE, the Central Board of Secondary Education, is a national school board under the Government of India. Most CBSE schools follow NCERT textbooks, and the board conducts the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Open Schools, search for your city or locality, and choose the CBSE Schools quick filter or select CBSE under Board.
CBSE follows the NCERT-based national curriculum, which lines up closely with national entrance exams such as JEE and NEET. ICSE, conducted by the CISCE, has a broader and more detailed syllabus with a strong emphasis on English and on internal assessment. Both are recognised across India; the better fit depends on your child’s learning style and future plans.
ICSE schools
ICSE, the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, is the Class 10 examination of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), a non-government board. For Class 12, the same council conducts the ISC examination.
Use the ICSE Schools quick filter on the Schools page, or select ICSE under Board, then narrow the list by city or locality.
International schools
Most follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes or Cambridge (IGCSE and A Levels), and some follow other international curricula. Many also offer an Indian board alongside.
Choose the International Schools quick filter on the Schools page, then search by city or locality to see the ones near you.
Special schools
Yes, special schools listed on Vidyalo can be found through the Schools search. Search by the school’s name or your city, and open the school’s page for the details it has shared.
Yes. Most special schools listed on Vidyalo include a contact number, which you will find on the school’s details page.
Private and online tutors
Yes. The Private Tutors section lists home and online tutors for school subjects. You can filter by subject, class mode, class type, level, teaching medium and location, and contact a tutor from their profile.
Yes. Many tutors and coaching institutes on Vidyalo teach online. In the Private Tutors or Coaching list, use the Class Mode filter to see the ones that offer online classes.
Check the subjects and class levels the tutor teaches, the teaching medium, whether classes are at home or online, and reviews from other parents. A short trial class is a good way to see whether the teaching style suits your child.
Yes. The Coaching section lists coaching institutes. You can filter by subjects and courses, course type, class mode, level and location, and open a listing to see what it teaches.
Music, dance and activities
Open Music & Dance, choose Music, and pick the instrument or vocal style under Styles & Instruments. You can narrow the list further by level, class mode and location.
Yes. Music & Dance also lists dance teachers and academies. Choose Dance, pick a style, and search your city or locality.
Besides music and dance, Vidyalo lists art teachers, sports and games coaches, swimming coaches and self-defence trainers, each with its own filters, including location.
Career counselling
Vidyalo lists career counsellors you can contact directly. You can filter by specialisation, counselling mode, language and location to find one who suits your child.
Class 9 and 10 are a good time, before a stream is chosen for Class 11. Many students also take counselling in Class 11 and 12, when choosing entrance exams, courses and colleges.
Parenting guidance
Yes. The Vidyalo Blog and News sections publish guides and updates on admissions, board exams, choosing a school and child development.
Think about how likely you are to move cities (CBSE is the most widespread board), your child’s learning style, the subjects and languages each school offers, and future plans such as Indian entrance exams or studying abroad. Visiting shortlisted schools and talking to their teachers also helps.
Yes. Carpool Services lists carpool operators along with the schools they serve and their pickup points.
The Book Sellers section lists shops you can filter by the boards and book types they stock, and by location.
For schools and service providers
Go to Register Your School (also linked in the footer), send a join request and verify your email and phone number. Our team reviews the request and emails you a link to upload your school’s documents. Once they are approved, your school’s account is created and it can be listed on Vidyalo.
Use Register Your Service to create a vendor account and add your services and details. Your listing can then appear to parents searching on Vidyalo.
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