The Best School in Dharwad
This post highlights a 10-year journey of hard work and initiatives to create the best schooling experience possible — and here’s a glimpse of what we’ve accomplished.
To grasp what I mean by “Education for Life” and how this philosophy was born, do read my earlier post. In essence, the goal is simple yet profound: to offer every child a truly holistic education — one that nurtures academic, technological, cultural, social, physical, and emotional growth.
Today, the Basavaraddi legacy proudly runs three comprehensive schools in Dharwad:
1. Basavaraddi English Medium School
2. Sharada CBSE School
3. Basavaraddi Residential School
Why Basavaraddi Schools are the Best in 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. Exceptional Teaching Faculty
Our core foundation is our faculty — highly experienced, professionally certified, and passionately devoted. Every teacher at Basavaraddi has been with us for at least two years, with most having 10+ years of experience. Their commitment is what truly shapes our students. Meet our teachers ?
2. Innovative Learning Approach
We believe academics must spark curiosity, not just check boxes. For Grades 1–5, we extend beyond the basics of state textbooks and use Crystal Books by Pearson. The impact has been remarkable — many of our students clear the Navodaya entrance exam without coaching. Learning is further enhanced through our specialized labs and experiential learning. For Grades 6–10, we follow NCERT Books for Science and Math, ensuring conceptual clarity and national-level standards.
3. Sports – A Way of Life
At Basavaraddi, sports are not an add-on — they’re a lifeline. Our students actively participate and achieve at state and national levels. (This is where a picture says more than words!). Year-round sports highlights and victories?
4. Building Confidence Through Co-Curriculars
Every year, multiple students and teams from Basavaraddi Schools qualify for Cluster, Taluk, and State-level competitions in Prathibha Karanji — an inter-school co-curricular contest.
At the school level, students participate in weekly CCA competitions, starting with house-level rounds and progressing to the school-level finals. This organized system encourages healthy competition, teamwork, and continuous growth in talent.
5. Passion-Based Learning
Basavaraddi Schools offer six hobby classes: Karate, Classical Dance, Classical Music, Physical Fitness, Coding, and Abacus. Students can select according to their interests and cultivate a true passion. All classes are led by external faculty who are accomplished experts in their fields.
6. Competitive Exam Preparation
best boarding school in karanatakaThe foundation for excelling in competitive exams is strong aptitude. At Basavaraddi, students are systematically prepared 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. Advanced Learning Batch
Advanced topics in finance and entrepreneurship can be challenging for most students. To address this, a select group is chosen for the Genius Batch, where they delve into advanced concepts in finance and business management.
8. Tradition and Mindfulness
Every class begins with a short Brahmari exercise to help students achieve 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 remains connected to culture and tradition.
9. Life Skills
Life skills often predict future success more than academics. Through the “Ready for Life” program, students develop entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a structured way, equipping them for life beyond school.
10. Technological Training
Through the “AI for You” program and coding lessons starting as early as Class 3, students at Basavaraddi Schools are trained in end-to-end technological education, including hands-on computer labs. This ensures they stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly tech-driven world.
11. Foundational Learning Support
Not all students grasp at the same pace, and some need personalized assistance. Remedial classes provide dedicated periods for individualized attention, ensuring every child reaches 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 outlined in my previous post. In short, our goal is to foster 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.
Our Ever-Evolving Goal
Our endeavor is to continually copyright the feat of being the best school in Dharwad. While we are grateful of the progress and results so far, we believe the mission to “Educate for Life” is always growing. The aim is to remain meaningful, impactful, and influential for every student. For now, we are delighted to have built a school that children truly enjoy attending. Celebrating the joy of learning and growth.