Technical Higher Secondary School, Cherthala, Cherthala, India, was established as the 24th under the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD). All these institutions come under the guidance of the director, IHRD, Trivandrum. Under the aegis of The Institute of Human resources Development, Trivandrum, Higher Secondary Level studies (Stds XI and XII) are functioning in the school. There are two groups, Physical Science and Integrated Science.

Admission to std XI is based on merit obtained in THSLC or SSLC for Physical Science group, pass in SSLC/THSLC or its equivalent with Mathematics as one of subjects. For Integrated Science, pass in SSLC or its equivalent with Biology and Mathematics as subjects of study.

For Higher Secondary Level, two courses are offered:

• Physical Science

In addition to the vocational subjects like Electronics Service Technology, Computer Information Technology, the syllabus prescribed by NCERT is followed

• Integrated Science

In addition to the Computer Information Technology, the syllabus prescribed by NCERT (including Biology) is followed.

For standard XI an internal examination is conducted and successful completion leads to the awarding of THSE (Technical Higher Secondary Examination Certificate) by the board of Higher Secondary Education of the government of Kerala.

Co-curricular activities include literacy house, quiz programmes, art festivals and sport meets.

• Technical Higher Secondary School, Cherthala page at Institute of Human Resources Development