How we select schools
At VIDYA, we believe choosing a YTTC in India is one of the most important decisions you will make as a yoga student.
That is why we do not list every school. Each one goes through a careful selection process so you can trust that the options you see here are authentic, safe, and student-focused.
Our 4-step selection process
- Every school must meet minimum requirements:
- • Yoga Alliance or equivalent accreditation (200H / 300H / 500H)
- • Minimum 3 years of running YTTCs
- • At least 2 lead teachers with RYT-500 or equivalent experience
- • Safe accommodation, clean food, and proper facilities
- We review curriculum, teacher bios, schedules, food, accommodation, pricing, and student testimonials. Only transparent schools pass.
- Where possible, our team or a trusted reviewer visits the school to experience a class, check facilities, and speak with students.
- After a school joins VIDYA, its visibility depends only on verified student reviews. No one can pay to improve their ranking.
VIDYA scoring matrix
Each school is scored out of 100 points during the quality check. Schools must achieve a minimum of 70/100 to be listed on VIDYA.
Criteria | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
Accreditation and experience | 20 | School is affiliated with a national or state board (CBSE, ICSE, State, IB, IGCSE) and has at least 5 years of experience. |
Teachers | 20 | Teachers have subject-specific qualifications and experience in teaching. |
Co-curricular | 15 | Strong focus on arts, sports, music, and extracurricular activities. |
Accomplishments | 15 | School achievements in academics, sports, Olympiads, competitions. |
Transparency | 10 | Open communication with parents, curriculum, policies, and fees. |
Teacher-student ratio | 10 | Balanced ratio for personal attention to students. |
Safety and support | 10 | Proper infrastructure, child safety measures, and emotional support. |
