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Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya

Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya (NBV) is a private, co-educational senior secondary school located in Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is managed by the Bethany Navajeevan Province of the Order of the Imitation of Christ (OIC), a Catholic religious congregation.

History

Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya was founded in 1997 and later developed into a senior secondary institution offering education up to Grade XII. The school is operated by the Bethany Navajeevan Province, inspired by the educational vision of Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, founder of the Bethany congregation.

The institution was established with the objective of providing value-based education combining academic excellence with spiritual and social development.

Campus

The school campus is located in Nalanchira, a residential suburb of Thiruvananthapuram. It includes academic blocks, science laboratories, computer labs, a library, sports facilities, and spaces for cultural activities.

Facilities at the campus include:

  • Physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories
  • Computer and robotics facilities
  • Library and reading rooms
  • Indoor and outdoor sports grounds
  • Art, music, and activity spaces

Academics

The school follows the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. It offers classes from kindergarten through senior secondary level in science and commerce streams.

The institution incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education and collaborates with external organisations for robotics and artificial intelligence programmes.

Administration

Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya is administered by the Bethany Navajeevan Province of the Order of the Imitation of Christ, a pontifical congregation of the Catholic Church.

As of 2026, the principal of the school is Shahna Renjith.

Affiliation and recognition

The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education under affiliation number 930641. Its affiliation has been periodically renewed, with the current cycle valid from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

Activities

The school conducts extracurricular and co-curricular activities including:

  • Sports and athletics
  • Cultural programmes
  • Social outreach and service learning
  • Yoga and wellness programmes

Motto and ethos

The school’s motto, Jnanena Mukti (Liberation through Wisdom), reflects its emphasis on holistic education integrating academic learning with ethical and spiritual values.

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