Vivekananda Institute of Languages, Hyderabad is a department of Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad was established in 1981.

The Math regards teaching of languages as an integral part of its work for national and international integration.

It considers the study and promotion of languages as one of the ways of entering the thoughts and culture of various societies and nations and for preparing people for greater interaction with other nations in the fields of trade and commerce, education, religion etc.

Every candidate who enters Vivekananda Institute of Languages and learns to view his or her life and work from this standpoint will be in a position to make a real and practical contribution to the nation and humanity.

The Institute gives immense importance to regularity in attending classes. Students must attend at least 32 out of 36 classes to qualify for appearing in the final examinations, promotions and award of certificates.

Students are encouraged to complete the whole course without any break. However, a break of only one session is permitted for examination purposes etc. Students who take a break of more than one session without prior permission of the Director will not be permitted to rejoin the course.

To impart this character-building education an elegant and inspiring booklet “Education for Character” is given to all the students at the time of admission. It contains inspiring sayings of Swami Vivekananda and universal prayers. Prayer is held daily, both in the morning and evening, before the commencement of classes. Students MUST compulsorily attend the prayer. Students must bring the prayer book when they come to attend the class.