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 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
We take pride in offering a balanced education that blends knowledge, culture, and life skills — here’s how we do it.
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. Discover our teaching force ?
2. Commitment to Academic Success
We believe academics must spark curiosity, not just meet syllabus requirements. 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 clear the Navodaya entrance exam without coaching. Learning is further enhanced through our Math Lab, Science Lab, and Outbound Learning programs. 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 extra — they’re a part of daily life. Our students consistently compete and excel 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 structured approach encourages healthy competition, teamwork, and continuous growth in talent.
5. Passion-Based Learning
Basavaraddi Schools offer a range of 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 conducted by external faculty who are renowned experts in their fields.
6. Logical Aptitude Training
The key 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 dedicated area of study with its own Olympiad-approved books and assessments.
7. Genius Batch
Advanced topics in finance and entrepreneurship can be complex 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 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. Empowering Students with 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, 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 practical 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 create an environment where every student enjoys coming to school 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 best residential school in dharwad 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.