- X-seed 5-step Primary Program: an application oriented, 5 points program that covers all the main subjects in school. The children are encouraged to deeply discover the content through an experiential approach of activities, guided analyses and application, thus enhancing their understanding and retention in the long term.

- Interactive learning: student-centered teaching methodologies are the core of our teaching-learning process. All students are encouraged to participate actively to the class by an array of tested techniques like jigsaw, think-pair-share, team discussion, group-pair-solo, presentation, etc. Apart from a good grasp of the content matter, this approach ensures the development of the language and communication skills of the children along with their social and emotional skills.

- English Development Program: for a more effective assimilation of the English language, a program that focuses on listening with understanding, speaking, reading and writing and basic grammar through active usage of the language.

- Hand Writing Program: an outsourced team of specialists brings the perfect handwriting program to the school every year. The learning of the intensive course are then applied and monitored through the academic year by the respective teachers of each grade.

- Third Language (Hindi): with an application oriented approach towards spoken Hindi, children quickly learn the basics of listening and expressing themselves in the language. Willing students are carefully prepared for the progressive levels of Dakshin Bharath Prachar Sabha Exams conducted externally.

- Subject Integrated Computer Science: the latest need for computer literacy prompted us to transform our computer science curriculum in a very practical one. We ensure that each student from first standard onwards actually works at the computer twice a week and is able to confidently use the Microsoft Office package, Photo Shop, etc. for presentations, data handling, writing etc. by the end of the fifth grade.

- Arts and crafts: a well-balanced mix of pure creativity and sound techniques takes our budding artists from the simpler forms of drawing to the complexities and beauty of painting and crafts. A parallel stream of Art History is also integrated into the art curriculum to give the students a brush up about famous artists and different forms of arts around the world.

• - General Knowledge: well selected topics and latest updated books that stimulate thinking and promote a natural interest towards the facts and beauties of the world.
• - Value Education: an internally developed curriculum that alternates readings, role-play and self-reflection on “out of school application” of the value with value based assemblies and that is thoroughly assessed in a fun and practical way.

- Assisted Homework: all children of first and second grade are assisted by the class teacher in their daily homework for 1 hr. That ensures that the right homework practices are observed and absorbed by the child.

- Remedial Teaching: additional and specific attention is dedicated to children who need extra practice or extra exposure to the content to reach the learning outcomes.

- Assessment: we follow a multifaceted, continuous and comprehensive style of evaluation. All areas of learning, curricular or co-curricular, are evaluated extensively with a mix of frequent internal and external examinations; the mastery of the basic skills of reading and math is separately assessed at every term to ensure proper remedial intervention when needed. Our children are engaged in teacher-prepared tests, outsourced Matriculation Board test and application oriented X-seed examinations, ensuring their readiness to cope with any kind of competitive exam in the future. The students’ leadership skills, all-round skills, sports skills etc. are also evaluated and rewarded on a monthly basis with a badge and points system.

- X-seed 5-step Middle Program: the students in middle and high school need exposure to more complex, abstract and voluminous content, and more practice with key concepts and skills. Though maintaining its application-oriented nature, the X-seed Middle Program addresses this need for higher academic rigor and effective retention of larger portions of content across all subjects.

- Rigorous Practice: the students are guided to present their work and answer their questions in a more comprehensive and specific manner, to get ready for the formal exams ahead. They work individually on their written expression, subject-related specific terminology and flow/ideas organizing skills. Well planned and abundant practice time is set aside to ensure their comfort and readiness in all areas of learning.

- Samacheer- integrated curriculum: the X-seed curriculum is mapped on the topics and outcomes of the State Board Samacheer curriculum, making it easy for the students to switch to the latter in the higher grades to prepare for the Board examination and score well.

- Second Language (Tamil): a well planned Tamil curriculum that focuses on listening with understanding and creative oral expression and effectively covers the areas of reading and writing.

- Third Language (Hindi): our focus is on speaking first and foremost, the usage of the language being a priority. The reading and writing skills are cultivated as well, through a well designed and internally developed curriculum. Willing students are carefully prepared for the progressive levels of Dakshin Bharath Prachar Sabha Exams conducted externally.

- Computer science: the latest need for computer literacy prompted us to transform our computer science curriculum in a very practical one: the students, already well versed in the basics of computers from their primary grades, use them for their projects across the other subjects and go deeper into the theory as per the prescribed syllabus.

- Physical Education and Indoor Games: fitness, athletics, proficiency in all the main games (soccer, basketball, volleyball, cricket…) and interschool competitions are the core of our middle and high school P.E. program. Our young athletes are pushed to achieve the best they can but they are also taught how to handle defeat, how to compete ethically and how to be good team players. The students are also exposed to the most popular indoor games.

- General Knowledge: well selected topics and latest updated books that stimulate thinking and promote a natural interest towards the facts and beauties of the world.

- Value Education : Through the very well designed books of “Living in Harmony”, the students are exposed to very relevant and age-appropriate content for their personal and emotional development. They engage in debates and activities on the same and they apply and self-reflect on their application of the values outside school.

- Leadership and Soft Skills Training: the way a student handles himself, his time, his priorities and his interactions with others is essential to determine his success in life. Similarly, skills like communication, presentation, appearance or interviewing can go a long way in increasing access to better jobs and professional achievement.

- Assessment: we follow a multifaceted, continuous and comprehensive style of evaluation. All areas of learning, curricular or co-curricular, are evaluated extensively with a mix of frequent internal and external examinations; the mastery of the basic skills of reading and math is separately assessed at every term to ensure proper remedial intervention when needed. Our children are engaged in teacher-prepared tests, outsourced Matriculation Board test and application oriented X-seed examinations, ensuring their readiness to cope with any kind of competitive exam in the future. The students’ leadership skills, all-round skills, sports skills etc. are also evaluated and rewarded on a monthly basis with a badge and points system.

- Science Group: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a choice of Computer Science or Biology.

- Arts Group: Accounts, Commerce and Economics with a choice of Computer Application or Business Math.

- Integrated Training for Competitive Examinations: all the students go through a step by step, integrated training for entrance tests along with the regular curriculum as to avoid stressful extra classes. Additional coaching is also available on request.

- Care and Personal Approach: every single student at RVG Matric HSS is given equal importance and a lot of personal care. We strive to help everyone achieve their best, at whichever level they can.

- Hostel: students who don’t have support at home can choose to stay at the hostel and get daily support for a stress-free but sound preparation for their Board Exams. RVG Hostel

- Yoga: “A sound mind in a sound body” …. yoga is well known throughout the world for its extremely positive effects on young learners. By regularly practicing yoga, our students learn to introspect and approach the basic asanas and meditation techniques, thus achieving fitness, concentration, emotional balance and greater assimilation of learning.

- Karate and Sylambam: Sensei A. Duraisami and his team from the Japan Shito-ryu Karate school, Shukokai Izushi-India, introduce our students to the Katas and basic Karate techniques and the ancient Indian martial art Sylambam. An annual certification ceremony is conducted to assesses the students’ skills and award them their belts and certificates.

- Dance: Indian and Western dance are taught with passion and expertise by the committed team of Sharuk Dance Studio.

- Skating: The Jaguar Skating Academy, led with passion by Mr. Nagarajan, brings speed and fun on wheels to our children with road skating classes.

- Competitive Sports: Students with special inclination to sports have the unique opportunity of getting coached at the RVG Sports Academy next door (Facebook). Professional coaches are giving advanced training in football, volleyball, basketball, ball badminton and athletics.

- English Drama: The passionate staff of “Creative Emprise, The English Academy” bring the joy of drama to our students as a tool to improve their spoken English, communication skills and confidence in public speaking.

- English Lab: TALE, by Thulir, is a self-adaptive software that teaches English language one on one. The teacher only facilitates the process, while the students learn on their own and at their own speed through listening, reading writing and speaking activities remotely assessed by a team of experts.

- Music: The Furtados School of Music, with its effective and time tested curriculum and specially trained teachers, introduces our students to the joy of music with vocal, percussions, keyboard and guitar training in a specially set up music room.

- Interschool Competitions: Proud RVGians take part in many academic and sports interschool competitions, fighting for the glory and laurels of their beloved school!

- Leadership and Soft Skills: the way a student handles himself, his time, his priorities and his interactions with others is essential to determine his success in life. Similarly, skills like communication, presentation, appearance or interviewing can go a long way in increasing access to better jobs and professional achievement.

- Total Health Program: A graded, comprehensive and action-oriented curriculum, covering the important areas of body awareness, hygiene, nutrition, safety, social and environmental health. Created by “Health Education and Promotion International Inc.” and courtesy of Dr. Aishwaria Arjun (MD, Public Health), the Total Health Program is planned for Indian children by Indian specialists, proving extremely relevant and effective for our pupils.

- Electric and Electronic Club: a vocational training stream conducted by our RVG ITI experienced staff to introduce our children to the basics of electrical and electronic theory and practice.

- Environment Club: a vocational stream for students interested in the environmental challenges of our society, from waste management to resource conservation, health and hygiene practices and their environmental and social impact. Students work on project basis and create awareness and change in the nearby community.

- Olympiads: National and International level competitions in Math, Science and English to strengthen the understanding of these subjects and build strong reasoning and application skills. Assisted by the senior teachers of each subject, children who choose to participate prepare for the IMO, NSO and IEO Olympiads on MTG issued workbooks and appear for the competition with thousands of their peers all over India.

- Assemblies: The whole school gathers in the open auditorium to experience and discuss a particular value through music, dance and dramatization planned and performed by the children on rotation basis. A wonderful opportunity to share, showcase and get updated with the latest news.

- Theme Days: Once a month, in sync with the international calendar of “world days”, our students explore a theme. They meet a resource person specialized on the topic, participate in activities on the same and engage in various competitions.

- Celebrations: True to our secular approach to education, promoters of the beauty of diversity and aware of the importance of spirituality, we teach our students to respect all cultures, religions and faiths. The celebration of festivals and all religious events is the perfect chance to expand their horizons and truly embrace multiculturalism.

- Field Trips: Biannual, curriculum-integrated, pre-planned and reflected upon day trips to the establishments, businesses and points of interest in and around Udumalpet. They provide our pupils with relevant exposure to subject-related topics and an incredible chance to interact with a variety of professionals, entrepreneurs and artisans from all walks of life.