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{{Infobox school
| name                   = Green Valley Educational Institute
| name             = Green Valley Educational Institute
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| motto                   = Virtue & Consoscenza
| logo_alt          = Logo of Green Valley Educational Institute. The design features a green circular emblem with the name "Green Valley Educational Institute" written around the outer edge. In the center, there are symbols representing knowledge and growth, such as an open book and a rising sun. Below the emblem is the school’s motto: "Virtue & Conoscenza", which signifies the pursuit of moral excellence and conscious wisdom.
| location               = Rangpora Illahi Bagh
| image             = GreenValleySchoolMainBuilding.jpg
| city                   = [[Srinagar]]
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| state                   = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| alt              = View of the main building of Green Valley Educational Institute in Srinagar, taken from the south side, showing its green and cream-colored façade, large windows, central entrance, and surrounding landscaped grounds.
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| established             =  
| motto             = Virtue & Conoscenza
| founder                 =  
| motto_translation = Virtue & Knowledge
  | principal              = Razia Sultana
| location         = Ellahi Bagh, [[Buchpora]]
| medium_of_language      = [[English language|English]]
| city             = [[Srinagar]]
| sports                 =  
| state             = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]]
| colors                 = Green
| postal_code      = 190020
| status                  =
| country          = [[India]]
| homepage                = https://www.greenvalleykashmir.com
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| type             = School
| established       = 1990
| founder           = Mohammad Yousuf Wani
| school_board      = [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]
| chairperson      = Mohammad Yousuf Wani
| principal        = Riyaz Ahmad Kajoo <ref name="gveisgr">{{Cite web |title=Green Valley Educational Institute |url=https://gveisrinagar.com/mandatory-public-disclosures/}}</ref>
| teaching_staff    = 200
| grades            = 1st to 12th
| classes          = 120
| avg_class_size    = {{cvt|55|m2|ft2}}
| ratio            = 1:36
| language          = [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]]
| classrooms        = 120
| sports           =
| nickname          = GVEI ''(gveians)''
| publication      = Evergreen magazine
| affiliation      = [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]
| campus_size      = {{cvt|10398|m2|ft2}}
| campus_type      = urban
| colors           = Green {{color box| Dark blue}}
| website          = https://gveisrinagar.com  
}}  
'''Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI)'''{{Efn|[[Urdu]] and [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]]: گرین ویلی ایجوکیشنل انسٹی ٹیوٹ}} is a private, [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] school located in the Ellahi Bagh, [[Buchpora]], [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Established in 1990, the institution provides education from kindergarten level to class 12 and is affiliated with [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE).<ref name="gveisgr" />


'''Green Valley Educational Institute''' ''(estd. 1991)'' is a co-educational, K-12 school in Illahi Bagh [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]].It was established in 1991, and now has approximately 3500 students, 90 buses in fleet and 350 teaching faculty on its campus.<ref name="greenvalleykashmir">{{cite web|url=http://www.greenvalleykashmir.com/History.aspx|title=History|publisher=greenvalleykashmir.com|accessdate=2014-08-07}}</ref>
== History ==
The school was founded in 1990 by Mohammad Yousuf Wani during a period marked by educational and infrastructural challenges in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.gveisrinagar.com/about-us/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Green Valley Educational Institute |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2018, Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) suspended its recognition for charging exorbitant fee in violation of the Fee Fixation Committee (FFC) directives and non-compliance<ref name="kns">{{Cite news|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Recognition-of-RP-School-Mallabagh--GVEI-suspended-for-hike-in-fee--non-compliance-of-orders-29893|title=Recognition of RP School Mallabagh, GVEI suspended for hike in fee, non-compliance of orders|last=KNS|work=KNS|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="kl">{{Cite news|url=https://kashmirlife.net/dsek-suspends-recognition-of-rp-school-mallabagh-gvei-ellahibagh-186147/|title=DSEK suspends recognition of RP School Mallabagh, GVEI Ellahibagh|date=2018-09-15|work=Kashmir Life|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="ht">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/two-private-schools-in-kashmir-lose-recognition-over-exorbitant-fee-hike/story-npmqdVUpMb2hHzr1c6tdsO.html|title=Two private schools in Kashmir lose recognition over ‘exorbitant’ fee hike|date=2018-09-16|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en}}</ref><ref name="tw">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2018/09/15/nrg23-jk-schools-recognition.html|title=Two pvt schools in Kashmir lose recognition over 'exorbitant' fee hike|work=The Week|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en}}</ref> of orders which made school unrecognized on temporary basis. Later the suspension order was temporarily revoked on 5 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/dsek-revokes-recognition-suspension-order-for-gvei-rp-school|title=DSEK revokes recognition suspension order for GVEI, RP School|work=Rising Kashmir|access-date=2018-10-06|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Initially, GVEI was affiliated with the [[Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education|Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)]] and followed its curriculum for secondary and senior secondary education. In 2024, the school shifted its affiliation to the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)]], gradually aligning its curriculum for Classes 10, 11, and 12 to CBSE standards. Today, GVEI offers education from Nursery through Class 12 under the CBSE framework.<ref name="gveisgr" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2025 |title=GVEI hosts 1st CBSE affiliated STEM DLD workshop on AI |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/city/gvei-hosts-1st-cbse-affiliated-stem-dld-workshop-on-ai/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |work=[[Greater Kashmir]] |location=Srinagar}}</ref>


==Overview==
== Academic Structure ==
===Staff===
GVEI follows a K-12 curriculum with instruction offered in [[English language|English]] and [[Urdu]]. It operates as a [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] institution, maintaining separate classrooms for boys and girls up to Class 10.{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}} At the senior secondary level, students may opt for one of four academic streams including Medical, Non-Medical, Commerce, and [[Humanities]]. The curriculum includes subjects such as [[English language|English]], [[Mathematics]], [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Biotechnology]], [[Computer science|Computer Science]], and [[Information technology|Information Technology]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Valley Educational Institute |url=https://www.gveisrinagar.com/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Green Valley Educational Institute |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}}
The school has a renowned academic and non academic staff. It has a supervisory board that oversees in student development.


===Courses offered===
== Facilities ==
Classes are from Nursery to Grade 12th. At (10 + 2) level, the school offers courses for :
According to the official website of Green Valley Educational Institute, the total campus area of the school is {{cvt|10398|m2|ft2}} and includes facilities for academic and extracurricular activities.<ref name="gveisgr" /> The school maintains a well-stocked library. It also houses an [[Atal Tinkering Lab]], which provides hands-on learning in opportunities in [[robotics]], engineering, and other [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] fields.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-04-20 |title=GVEI Srinagar celebrates ATL Community Day |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/education/gvei-srinagar-celebrates-atl-community-day/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 May 2025 |title=Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) – Green Valley Educational Institute |url=https://www.gveisrinagar.com/atal-tinkering-lab-atl/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Additional facilities include a swimming pool and sports infrastructure.{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}}
* [[Medical]]
* Non Medical
* [[Commerce]]
* [[Humanities]]


Among other subjects, English, Functional English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Information Technology are available.
In August 2025, the school inaugurated a new ''state-of-the-art auditorium'', to host cultural programs, seminars, and academic events.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KNS |date=2025-08-22 |title=Omar Abdullah Govt committed to transforming education in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq |url=https://www.knskashmir.com/omar-abdullah-govt-committed-to-transforming-education-in-jandk--tanvir-sadiq-197512 |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=KNS |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-08-22 |title=Govt committed to transforming education in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/kashmir/govt-committed-to-transforming-education-in-jk-tanvir-sadiq/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Other facilities===
==Publications==
* Library and resource centers
GVEI publishes a school magazine titled ''The Evergreen'', which includes articles, news, and information related to the school community. The magazine features contributions from both students and staff and is produced in [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]], and [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]]. The second edition of ''The Evergreen'' was released in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2018-08-25 |title=GVEI releases school magazine |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/gvei-releases-school-magazine/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Daily Excelsior |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GVEI releases school magazine |url=https://theins.in/2018/08/25/gvei-releases-school-magazine/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=The INS News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Laboratories for study and experimentation
* Remediation and counseling centers
* Infirmary and medical services for students
* Auditorium, playing courts and smart classrooms.


===Sports===
== Sports and Extracurricular Activities ==
The Green Valley Sports Department has won laurels in many sports disciplines. The school has a football club '''Green Valley FC''' that plays in the B Division of the Jammu Kashmir Football League.
The school supports a range of extracurricular activities. Its [[association football|football]] club, Green Valley FC, competes in the B Division of the Jammu and Kashmir Football League. Students also participate in other sports and cultural programmes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=migrator |date=2020-12-03 |title=Football tournament kick starts at GVEI |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/football-tournament-kick-starts-at-gvei/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Publications==
In October 2025, GVEI served as one of the venues for the 69th National School Games U-19 Boys Football Tournament, organized by the Youth Services and Sports Department, with teams from across India competing at the school’s facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-10-06 |title=69th National School Games: U-19 football kicks off at GVEI, Manipur, CISCE register big wins |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/69th-national-school-games-u-19-football-kicks-off-at-gvei-manipur-cisce-register-big-wins/ |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 October 2025 |title=U-19 football kicks off at GVEI, Manipur, CISCE register big wins |url=https://epaper.greaterkashmir.com/4065158/Greater-Kashmir/07-10-2025#page/12/2 |work=[[Greater Kashmir]] |page=12 |publication-date=7 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-10-07 |title=69th National School Games Kick Off In Srinagar |url=https://epaper.kashmirobserver.net/uploads/epaper/2025-10/68e478262e6c9.pdf |access-date=2025-10-07 |work=[[Kashmir Observer]] |page=3 |df=dmy}}</ref>


===The Evergreen===
== See also ==
The first edition of the school magazine '''The Evergreen''' was released on 7 December 2013.<ref name="greaterkashmir">{{cite web|url=http://epaper.greaterkashmir.com/Details.aspx?id=10375&boxid=113836187|title=Details|publisher=epaper.greaterkashmir.com|accessdate=2014-08-07}}</ref> It contains articles written by students and teachers, news, events and activities of the school. The articles are written in English as well as [[Urdu]] and [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]].
[[File:GreenValleySchoolMainBuilding.jpg|250px|center|The main building]]


==See also==
* [[List of schools in India#Jammu and Kashmir|List of schools in Jammu and Kashmir]]


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Green Valley Educational Institute
Logo of Green Valley Educational Institute. The design features a green circular emblem with the name "Green Valley Educational Institute" written around the outer edge. In the center, there are symbols representing knowledge and growth, such as an open book and a rising sun. Below the emblem is the school’s motto: "Virtue & Conoscenza", which signifies the pursuit of moral excellence and conscious wisdom.
View of the main building of Green Valley Educational Institute in Srinagar, taken from the south side, showing its green and cream-colored façade, large windows, central entrance, and surrounding landscaped grounds.
Main academic building of Green Valley Educational Institute
Location
Ellahi Bagh, Buchpora

Srinagar
,
Jammu & Kashmir

India
Coordinates34°09′24″N 74°48′58″E / 34.1566°N 74.8161°E / 34.1566; 74.8161
Information
TypeSchool
MottoVirtue & Conoscenza
(Virtue & Knowledge)
Established1990
FounderMohammad Yousuf Wani
School boardCBSE
ChairpersonMohammad Yousuf Wani
PrincipalRiyaz Ahmad Kajoo [1]
Teaching staff200
Grades1st to 12th
Classes120
Average class size55 m2 (590 sq ft)
Student to teacher ratio1:36
LanguageEnglish, Urdu
Classrooms120
Campus size10,398 m2 (111,920 sq ft)
Campus typeurban
Color(s)Green  
NicknameGVEI (gveians)
PublicationEvergreen magazine
AffiliationCBSE
Websitehttps://gveisrinagar.com

Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI)[lower-alpha 1] is a private, co-educational school located in the Ellahi Bagh, Buchpora, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1990, the institution provides education from kindergarten level to class 12 and is affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The school was founded in 1990 by Mohammad Yousuf Wani during a period marked by educational and infrastructural challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.[2]

Initially, GVEI was affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) and followed its curriculum for secondary and senior secondary education. In 2024, the school shifted its affiliation to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), gradually aligning its curriculum for Classes 10, 11, and 12 to CBSE standards. Today, GVEI offers education from Nursery through Class 12 under the CBSE framework.[1][3]

Academic Structure[edit | edit source]

GVEI follows a K-12 curriculum with instruction offered in English and Urdu. It operates as a co-educational institution, maintaining separate classrooms for boys and girls up to Class 10.[citation needed] At the senior secondary level, students may opt for one of four academic streams including Medical, Non-Medical, Commerce, and Humanities. The curriculum includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Information Technology.[4][citation needed]

Facilities[edit | edit source]

According to the official website of Green Valley Educational Institute, the total campus area of the school is 10,398 m2 (111,920 sq ft) and includes facilities for academic and extracurricular activities.[1] The school maintains a well-stocked library. It also houses an Atal Tinkering Lab, which provides hands-on learning in opportunities in robotics, engineering, and other STEM fields.[5][6] Additional facilities include a swimming pool and sports infrastructure.[citation needed]

In August 2025, the school inaugurated a new state-of-the-art auditorium, to host cultural programs, seminars, and academic events.[7][8]

Publications[edit | edit source]

GVEI publishes a school magazine titled The Evergreen, which includes articles, news, and information related to the school community. The magazine features contributions from both students and staff and is produced in English, Urdu, and Kashmiri. The second edition of The Evergreen was released in August 2018.[9][10]

Sports and Extracurricular Activities[edit | edit source]

The school supports a range of extracurricular activities. Its football club, Green Valley FC, competes in the B Division of the Jammu and Kashmir Football League. Students also participate in other sports and cultural programmes.[11]

In October 2025, GVEI served as one of the venues for the 69th National School Games U-19 Boys Football Tournament, organized by the Youth Services and Sports Department, with teams from across India competing at the school’s facilities.[12][13][14]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Urdu and Kashmiri: گرین ویلی ایجوکیشنل انسٹی ٹیوٹ

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Green Valley Educational Institute".
  2. ↑ "Our History". Green Valley Educational Institute. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "GVEI hosts 1st CBSE affiliated STEM DLD workshop on AI". Greater Kashmir. Srinagar. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Green Valley Educational Institute". Green Valley Educational Institute. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "GVEI Srinagar celebrates ATL Community Day". Greater Kashmir. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) – Green Valley Educational Institute". 20 May 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  7. ↑ KNS (22 August 2025). "Omar Abdullah Govt committed to transforming education in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq". KNS. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Govt committed to transforming education in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq". Greater Kashmir. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Excelsior, Daily (25 August 2018). "GVEI releases school magazine". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "GVEI releases school magazine". The INS News. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  11. ↑ migrator (3 December 2020). "Football tournament kick starts at GVEI". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "69th National School Games: U-19 football kicks off at GVEI, Manipur, CISCE register big wins". Greater Kashmir. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "U-19 football kicks off at GVEI, Manipur, CISCE register big wins". Greater Kashmir (published 7 October 2025). 6 October 2025. p. 12.
  14. ↑ "69th National School Games Kick Off In Srinagar" (PDF). Kashmir Observer. 7 October 2025. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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