Admission 2027–28
Amber Valley Residential School
Amber Valley Residential School
Aerial view of the 45-acre Amber Valley Residential School campus in Chikmagalur Amber Valley Residential School campus Students at Amber Valley Residential School Special guests, leadership and faculty at Amber Valley Residential School Amberzine 2.0 release on stage at Amber Valley Residential School Ceremonial lamp lighting at Amber Valley Residential School event
45 Acres · Est. 2004 · ICSE / ISC

45 Acres of Positivity, Learning & Leadership

The road to Harvard (USA) starts at Amber. Our students learn entrepreneurship and business basics through a Harvard Program — on a green campus nestled between hills and water bodies in Chikmagalur.

45

Acre green campus

20+

Years of excellence

1:12

Student tree ratio

KG–12

Boarding & Day Boarding

One continuous journey from Kindergarten to Grade 12 — with the residential pattern changing as your child grows.

KG

Day Boarding

Grades 1–8

Boarding & Day Boarding

Grades 9–12

Compulsory Boarding

Harvard Certification Program●Green Mentors Global Green School Ranking 2026●World Green School Ranking●Student-Led Events●KSCA-Curated Cricket Grounds● Harvard Certification Program●Green Mentors Global Green School Ranking 2026●World Green School Ranking●Student-Led Events●KSCA-Curated Cricket Grounds●

01 — Why Amber

Five reasons parents choose Amber Valley

The essence of who we are is reflected in the warm, earthy colours of Amber — a sturdy yet luminous fossil gem. Like the feeling of ‘captured sunlight’ it evokes, the unique guiding light in each child is nurtured so all learners succeed in their own way.

Our Story
01

Boarding school with day boarding for Grades 8 and below

Immerse your child in a comprehensive learning environment that includes boarding facilities and day boarding options for grades 8 and below.

02

Harvard Certification Program for students

We pioneered the concept of creating competence in business basics and entrepreneurship for our students by implementing a program with Harvard Student Agencies.

03

World-class facilities for beyond-classroom learning

From archery to cricket grounds curated by KSCA to our own shooting range and an expansive swimming pool, a separate football field and billiards table — we are big time when it comes to sports.

04

Success coaching and mentoring

Self-leadership, communication, confidence, public speaking and career alignment are all vital in the modern world. We equip our students to master these areas and embrace a future world.

05

Student-led events for real learning experiences

Every massive event — the V.G. Siddhartha Memorial Quiz, our own marathon, our unique day-night sports day — is organised by students, including negotiating with vendors and managing guests.

Limited seats in each grade. Admissions based on a personal interaction with the Principal.

02 — The Journey

From Kindergarten to Grade 12

Learning is interdisciplinary and interconnected, representative of the real world. Scroll across the three stages of an Amber education.

03 — Campus & Spaces

A home away from home, in a pristine valley

Amber Valley has a 45-acre campus surrounded by hills and water bodies. The buildings have a dynamic design facilitating movement and openness. Nestled in a quiet, picturesque valley with a year-long salubrious climate, this campus becomes a home away from home.

Students cycling on a tree-lined campus road at sunset

Cycling & the outdoors

Student swimming in the campus swimming pool

Swimming

Students dining in the campus dining hall

Dining

Students practicing dance and movement in the studio

Dance & movement

Students playing music and relaxing together in the dorm courtyard

Dorms

Students roasting food around a campfire at night

Campfire evenings

A student painting a landscape on canvas in the art studio

Art studio

Sports Grounds

400 m athletic track, full-sized football field, near full-sized cricket field with nets, basketball and volleyball courts, and a rifle shooting range.

Swimming Pool

A 25-metre pool with diving and spectating facilities, separate timings for boys and girls, and well-maintained changing rooms.

Dining

Professionally managed dining with balanced, nutritious menus and hygienic, supervised service for every age group.

Dorms

Caring, well-supervised residential houses grouped by age, with house parents and a strong pastoral-care routine.

Accreditations & Recognition

Recognised where it matters

Affiliations and recognitions that shape an Amber education — academic, environmental and entrepreneurial.

01 Entrepreneurship

Harvard Student Agencies

Certification Program in entrepreneurship & business basics, imparting practical venture skills to young minds.

02 Curriculum

CISCE

ICSE & ISC affiliated curriculum, Grades KG–12, delivering academic rigour and holistic excellence.

03 Sustainability

World Environment

Green Mentors — Global Green School Ranking 2026. Positioned 16th under Super 30 among the world’s greenest campuses.

04 Space & STEM

ISRO

Registered Space Tutor of ISRO, fostering space science, astronomy workshops, and hands-on STEM exploration.

Gallery

Moments from the Amber year

A quick preview of campus life — prize days, the quiz, activities, GKD & blessings and more. The full albums live on the Gallery page.

Sports Segment

We are big time when it comes to sports

From archery to KSCA-curated cricket grounds to our own shooting range — including the unique Day & Night Sports Day in December, organised entirely by students.

Cricket & Football

Near full-sized cricket field with nets curated by KSCA, plus a separate full-sized football field.

Athletics & Courts

400 m athletic track with basketball and volleyball courts for inter-house competition.

Swimming & Shooting

A 25-metre pool with diving facilities and our own rifle shooting range.

Archery & Billiards

Beyond-classroom pursuits: archery, trekking and a billiards table on campus.

V.G. Siddhartha Memorial Quiz

“I Am That Child for a Better India”

Our flagship inter-school quiz, hosted at Amber Valley in memory of our Founder Trustee, Late V G SIDDHARTHA. More than a competition — a platform where curiosity is honoured, courage is celebrated, and students learn that leadership begins with the questions they dare to ask.

QUIZ HOST

Rashmi Furtado

✦ Asia’s Only Professional Woman Quizzing Host

QUIZ HOST

Pickbrain Giri

✦ Quiz Host & Renowned Quiz Master

Our Legacy
V.G. Siddhartha Memorial Quiz trophy presentation

News & Events

Latest from campus

All events

Calendar

School Calendar

Academic calendar, events calendar and other relevant calendars for the year — term dates, examinations, holidays and campus events in one place.

View Calendar

Results

Ace performance, Grades 10 & 12 — ICSE 2025

Our Amberites delivered standout board results across both the ICSE and ISC examinations.

Sports

CISCE Tournament

Amber Valley represented at the CISCE nationals hosted by St. James, Bengal Tennis Academy.

Amberzine

Amberzine, our student magazine

Writing, art and reportage by Amberites — the school year told in our students’ own voices across 3 seasons.

Read Amberzine

06 — Our Team

The people behind Amber

Meet the full team
Late V. G. Siddhartha

Late V. G. Siddhartha

Founder Trustee, SVGH Education Trust

Aisshwarya DKS Hegde

Aisshwarya DKS Hegde

Executive Trustee, SVGH Education Trust

Dr. John Abraham

Dr. John Abraham

Principal

Archana

Archana

Vice Principal

Admissions 2027 – 28

Ready to begin your child’s Amber journey?

Limited seats in each grade. Speak with our admissions team and meet the Principal.