Karuna Vidyakshetra International School

Down here in Alappuzha, near the Krishnapuram Palace Road, is where Karuna Vidyakshetra International School is located. The area around Kallumood is quite beautiful, and we feel lucky to be working in such a spot in Kayamkulam. Our school isn't some cold, glass building. It’s a place where you can hear the birds outside and see the trees. We focus on the everyday work of teaching. The staff here are locals who care about the community. We don't have fancy brochures or a PR department. If someone wants to know about us, they usually just walk through the gate and ask. The classrooms are simple, and we try to keep everything organized, though with so many kids around, there’s always a little bit of mess somewhere. It’s a school that feels like it belongs to the town. We follow an international style of teaching, but our roots are definitely right here in Kayangulam. The kids spend their time between their desks and the outdoor areas. We don’t make big promises; we just show up every morning and do the work. It’s about the students getting through their lessons and learning how to be decent people. There’s a lot of laughter in the halls during the breaks, and that’s how we like it. It’s just a normal, busy school day for us, year after year, serving the families that live nearby.