It is in the bank of Astamudi lake and houses an international school.

St. Joseph International Academy follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) syllabus.

The school is owned and operated by the Valiavila Foundation, a registered charitable trust led by Dr. Joseph D Fernandez.

[citation needed] Kumbalam is one of the biggest parishes under Quilon Diocese.

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