Formal schooling began at the age of twelve , when he joined Raja 's High School , Kottakkal in Malabar , directly into sixth grade .
As a child , Vijayan was largely homeschooled .
Formal schooling began at the age of twelve , when Vijayan joined Raja 's High School , Kottakkal in Malabar , directly into sixth grade .
As a child , Vijayan was largely homeschooled .