The schools are managed by the IHRD (Institute of Human Resources Development) and promote scientific advancement, technological progress and economic growth.

The Model Technical Higher Secondary School, Kaloor was established in 1990 as the first of its kind in Kerala under the aegis of the Institute of Human Resources development, Thiruvananthapuram.

A pioneer in providing technical education especially in Electronics, Computer Science and related areas, IHRD today runs more than forty institutions.

Students who secure minimum marks prescribed for each subject in the terminal examination of VIII and IX Standards are promoted to the next higher class.

X will lead to the awarding of THSLC (Technical High School Leaving Certificate) of the Board of Public Examinations, Kerala.