The Best School in Dharwad
This post summarises a ten years of dedicated efforts and programs to deliver the most holistic educational environment 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 check out my earlier post. In essence, the vision is simple yet profound: to offer every child a truly holistic education — one that develops academic, technological, cultural, social, physical, and emotional growth.
Today, the Basavaraddi legacy continues to manage 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. Extraordinary Teachers
Our greatest strength is our educators — highly experienced, rigorously trained, and passionately devoted. 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 defines our students. Get to know our educators ?
2. Academic Excellence
We believe academics must ignite interest, not just check boxes. For Grades 1–5, we go beyond the basics of state textbooks and use Crystal Books by Pearson. The results has been powerful — 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. Sports at the Core
At Basavaraddi, sports are not an add-on — they’re a core discipline. Our students consistently compete and excel at state and national levels. (This is where a picture says more than words!). Check out our sporting milestones?
4. Co-Curriculars
Every year, dozens of our students 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 to the school-level finals. This organized system encourages healthy competition, teamwork, and consistent skill development.
5. Extracurricular Hobby Programs
Basavaraddi Schools offer six hobby classes: Karate, Classical Dance, Classical Music, Physical Fitness, Coding, and Abacus. Students can pick according to their interests and develop a lifelong skill. All classes are taught by external faculty who are experienced experts in their fields.
6. Reasoning Ability
The foundation for excelling in future tests 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 dedicated area of study with its own Olympiad-approved books and assessments.
7. Gifted Learners Program
Advanced topics in finance and entrepreneurship can be challenging for most students. To bridge this gap, a select group is chosen for the Genius Batch, where they explore advanced concepts in finance and business management.
8. Rooted in Culture
Every class starts 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 stays rooted in culture and tradition.
9. Learning Beyond Academics
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, preparing them for real-world challenges.
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 extra support. 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. Our Educational Philosophy
The principles of “Education for Life” at Basavaraddi Schools have been explained in my previous post. In short, our goal is to foster an environment where every student looks forward to learning and cherishes their time here. Protecting and nurturing a child’s confidence is our highest priority.
Ongoing Mission
Our pursuit 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, impactful, and influential for every student. For now, we are happy to have built a school that children are proud to best boarding school in karanataka be part of. Celebrating the joy of learning and growth.