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Calicut Girls School – One of the Leading Schools in Kozhikode

A Legacy of Excellence, Achievement, Service & Innovation

Calicut Girls Vocational & Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, has built a remarkable legacy of excellence through decades of outstanding achievements in arts and culture, academics, vocational education, social service, environmental sustainability, career education and quality management.

Our journey is enriched by numerous District, State, National and International recognitions, earned through the dedication and commitment of our students, teachers, parents, alumni and management.

A Legacy of Outstanding Achievements

Excellence in Arts & Culture

  • 21-Time State Youth Festival Winner in High School Oppana – a remarkable achievement that reflects our enduring excellence in Kerala's traditional performing arts.
  • 1987 – International Cultural Achievement: The Calicut Girls' School Oppana Team visited the USSR, taking the cultural heritage and talent of our students to an international platform.

Excellence in Teaching & Career Education

  • 2002 – NCERT Teacher Award – National-level recognition for excellence in teaching.
  • 2008 – NCERT Teacher Award – Another prestigious NCERT recognition received by a teacher of our institution.
  • 2009 – Best VHSE Career Master Award, Kozhikode District.
  • 2019 – Best VHSE Career Master Award, Kozhikode District.
  • 2023-24 – Best Little Kites unit Award, 3rd Place, Kozhikode District
  • 2024-25 – Best Little Kites unit Award, Kozhikode District

These recognitions highlight our commitment to quality teaching, career guidance and the professional development of our educators.

Excellence in NSS & Social Service

Service to society has always been an integral part of our educational philosophy. Our NSS units and volunteers have consistently received recognition at District and Regional levels.

  • 2011 – Best HSS NSS Programme Officer, Kozhikode District
  • 2011 – Best HSS NSS Unit, Kozhikode District
  • 2014–15 – No. 1 VHSE NSS Unit, Calicut District
  • 2015 – Best VHSE NSS Project & Programme Officer Award, Kozhikode District
  • 2018 – Best HSS NSS Programme Officer, Kozhikode District
  • 2018 – Best HSS NSS Unit & Best NSS Volunteer, Kozhikode District
  • 2018 – Best NSS Cluster Coordinator Award, Kozhikode District
  • 2024–25 – Best HSS Vocational NSS Programme Officer Award, Kozhikode District
  • 2024–25 – Best HSS Vocational NSS Unit Award, Kozhikode District
  • 2025–26 – Best NSS HSS Programme Officer – Regional Award
  • 2025–26 – Best NSS HSS Unit – Regional Award

These achievements demonstrate our sustained commitment to community service, volunteering, compassion, leadership and responsible citizenship.

Environmental & Sustainable Campus Excellence

Our commitment to environmental responsibility and creating a clean and sustainable learning environment has also received prestigious recognition.

  • 2017 – One among the Best 100 Schools in the Haritha Vidyalayam Reality Show
  • 2017 – Four Star Grade in MHRD Swachh Vidyalaya
  • 2022–23 – One among the Best 100 Schools in the Haritha Vidyalayam Reality Show
  • 2025–26 – One among the Best 100 Schools in the Haritha Vidyalayam Reality Show

These achievements reflect our efforts to nurture students who understand the importance of cleanliness, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Quality Education & Institutional Excellence

Our commitment to systematic quality improvement has been strengthened through the QCI–NABET accreditation framework.

  • 2019 – SCERT Mikavu Award: Selected among the 25 Best Practicing Schools in Kerala.
  • August 2020 – NABET Accreditation: Became the first Government-aided school in Kerala to receive QCI–NABET accreditation. continuing our journey of institutional quality and continuous improvement.
  • 2026 – NABET Re-accreditation: Successfully achieved NABET re-accreditation for the second time, continuing our journey of institutional quality and continuous improvement.

Our NABET journey represents our commitment to quality systems, effective school management, academic processes, student development and continuous improvement.

Recognition as a Leading Girls' School

  • Best Girls' School in Kerala – Listed by Career360 Magazine, recognising the institution among prominent girls' schools in the state.

A Journey That Continues

From the Oppana stage to international cultural exposure, from NSS community service to environmental initiatives, from vocational education to quality accreditation, our achievements reflect a school that continuously evolves while remaining rooted in its values.

Our awards are more than certificates and titles. Each recognition represents the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, the support of parents and the collective vision of our institution.

Our areas of excellence

Arts & Culture

Academic Excellence

Teacher Excellence

NSS & Social Service

Environmental Sustainability

Vocational Education

Career Development

Quality Management

International Exposure

A Legacy We Celebrate. A Future We Build.

With a sustained record of achievements at the District, State, National and International levels, Calicut Girls Vocational & Higher Secondary School continues its journey as one of the leading schools in Kozhikode.

We believe that true excellence is not measured only by awards, but by the positive impact we create in the lives of our students and the society around us.