The Best School in Dharwad
This post showcases a decade of hard work and initiatives to build the most holistic educational environment possible — and here’s everything we’ve achieved so far.
To grasp what I mean by “Education for Life” and how this philosophy came to life, do read my earlier post. In essence, the goal is straightforward yet meaningful: to deliver every child a well-rounded learning experience — one that encourages academic, technological, cultural, social, physical, and emotional growth.
Today, the Basavaraddi legacy successfully operates three K–12 institutions in Dharwad:
1. Basavaraddi English Medium School
2. Sharada CBSE School
3. Basavaraddi Residential School
Basavaraddi Schools – The Pride of Dharwad
Our journey towards excellence has been built on strong foundations of quality teaching, holistic programs, and a culture of continuous improvement. Let’s explore what truly makes us unique.
1. Extraordinary Teachers
Our greatest strength is our educators — deeply knowledgeable, rigorously trained, and deeply committed. Every teacher at Basavaraddi has been with us for a minimum of 2 years, with most having over a decade of experience. Their passion is what transforms our students. Discover our teaching force ?
2. Commitment to Academic Success
We believe academics must spark curiosity, not just check boxes. For Grades 1–5, we go beyond the basics of state textbooks and use Crystal Books by Pearson. The impact has been remarkable — many of our students successfully pass the Navodaya entrance exam without coaching. Learning is further enriched through our Math Lab, Science Lab, and Outbound Learning programs. For Grades 6–10, we follow NCERT Books for Science and Math, ensuring deep understanding and national-level standards.
3. Strong Focus on Sports
At Basavaraddi, sports are not an extra — they’re a part of daily life. Our students actively participate and achieve at state and national levels. (This is where a picture says more than words!). See our yearly sports achievements?
4. Extracurricular Excellence
Every year, multiple students and teams from Basavaraddi Schools make it to Cluster, Taluk, and State-level competitions in Prathibha Karanji — an inter-school co-curricular contest.
At the school level, students compete in weekly CCA competitions, starting with house-level rounds and advancing best boarding school in karanataka to the school-level finals. This organized system encourages healthy competition, teamwork, and continuous growth in talent.
5. Hobby Classes
Basavaraddi Schools offer six hobby classes: Karate, Classical Dance, Classical Music, Physical Fitness, Coding, and Abacus. Students can choose according to their interests and develop a lifelong skill. All classes are taught by external faculty who are renowned experts in their fields.
6. Logical Aptitude Training
The foundation for excelling in competitive exams is strong aptitude. At Basavaraddi, students are rigorously trained to develop reasoning and quick-thinking skills, enabling them to succeed in Olympiads and other competitive exams. Reasoning is taught as a separate subject with its own Olympiad-approved books and assessments.
7. Genius Batch
Advanced topics in finance and entrepreneurship can be complex for most students. To address this, a select group is chosen for the Genius Batch, where they study advanced concepts in finance and business management.
8. Rooted in Culture
Every class starts with a short Brahmari exercise to help students enter a receptive state. Students are taught slokas and vachanas every morning, and all major festivals are celebrated with teachers and peers. This ensures every child stays rooted in culture and tradition.
9. Life Skills
Life skills often influence future success more than academics. Through the “Ready for Life” program, students learn entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a structured way, equipping them for life beyond school.
10. Technology Integration in Education
Through the “AI for You” program and coding lessons starting as early as Class 3, students at Basavaraddi Schools are equipped with end-to-end technological education, including hands-on computer labs. This ensures they remain future-ready in an increasingly tech-driven world.
11. Individual Attention for Every Child
Not all students learn at the same pace, and some need personalized assistance. Remedial classes provide dedicated periods for focused attention, ensuring every child achieves basic proficiency — fluency in English and Hindi, and mastery of the four fundamental operations in mathematics.
12. Principles of Education for Life
The principles of “Education for Life” at Basavaraddi Schools have been detailed in my previous post. In short, our goal is to create an environment where every student looks forward to learning and values every moment of their journey. Preserving and strengthening a child’s confidence is our core aim.
Ongoing Mission
Our endeavor is to consistently achieve the feat of being the best school in Dharwad. While we are proud of the progress and results so far, we believe the mission to “Educate for Life” is ever-evolving. The aim is to remain relevant, effective, and influential for every student. For now, we are happy to have built a school that children are proud to be part of. Cheers to teaching and learning.