Amber Valley Residential School, Chikmagalur

Good balance of academics and hostel life. Teachers are approachable and classes are well structured. Mess food could be a bit more varied, but overall a comfortable environment for young children.

Excellent campus — very green and safe. The admission team was helpful and the induction for new students made the transition easy. Plenty of extracurricular choices which my child enjoys.

Strong focus on sports with good coaching facilities. Academic support is good, though a few batches felt a bit large. Communication from administration is improving.

Teachers are caring and extracurriculars are varied. Infrastructure is decent but some classrooms need minor maintenance. Fees are fair for the residential setting.

Very happy with the holistic approach — academics, arts and sports all given importance. Hostels are clean and staff attentive. Strong sense of discipline without being harsh.

My child has grown in confidence since joining. Regular parent updates are appreciated. Would like to see more weekend academic support for higher classes.