Top-Rated 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 read my earlier post. In essence, the vision 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. Extraordinary Teachers
Our core foundation 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. Meet our teachers ?
2. Innovative Learning Approach
We believe academics must ignite interest, not just check boxes. For Grades 1–5, we extend 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 specialized labs and experiential learning. 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 actively participate and achieve at state and national levels. (This is where a picture says more than words!). See our yearly sports achievements?
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 progressing to the school-level finals. This structured approach encourages positive rivalry, 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 select according to their interests and develop 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 schools in dharwad 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 complex 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. Empowering Students with Life Skills
Life skills often indicate 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 trained in end-to-end technological education, including practical computer labs. This ensures they remain future-ready in an increasingly tech-driven world.
11. Basics Building / Remedial Classes
Not all students learn at the same pace, and some need extra support. Remedial classes provide dedicated periods for focused attention, ensuring every child reaches basic proficiency — fluency in English and Hindi, and mastery of the four fundamental operations in mathematics.
12. Guiding Principles of Basavaraddi Education
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 enjoys coming to school and cherishes their time here. Protecting and nurturing a child’s confidence is our topmost mission.
Continuing the Journey
Our mission 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 a continuous journey. 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.