The Best School in Dharwad
This post summarises a decade of dedicated efforts and programs to build the most holistic educational environment possible — and here’s everything we’ve achieved so far.
To understand what I mean by “Education for Life” and how this concept took shape, do refer to my earlier post. In essence, the purpose is straightforward yet meaningful: to deliver every child a well-rounded learning experience — 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
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. Exceptional Teaching Faculty
Our core foundation is our faculty — highly experienced, rigorously trained, and passionately devoted. Every teacher at Basavaraddi has been with us for at least two years, with most having over a decade of experience. Their passion is what defines our students. Meet our teachers ?
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 enhanced 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 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 positive rivalry, teamwork, and consistent skill development.
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
The 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 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 remains connected to culture and tradition.
9. Life Skills
Life skills often residential school in dharwad 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. Digital Literacy and AI Learning
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 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 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 values every moment of their journey. 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, effective, and inspiring for every student. For now, we are thrilled to have built a school that children genuinely love coming to. Cheers to teaching and learning.