The Best School in Dharwad
This post highlights a ten years of hard work and initiatives to create the most holistic educational environment possible — and here’s everything we’ve achieved so far.
To truly appreciate what I mean by “Education for Life” and how this philosophy took shape, do read my earlier post. In essence, the vision is straightforward yet meaningful: to offer every child a well-rounded learning experience — one that nurtures academic, technological, cultural, social, physical, and emotional growth.
Today, the Basavaraddi legacy continues to manage three K–12 institutions in Dharwad:
1. Basavaraddi English Medium School
2. Sharada CBSE School
3. Basavaraddi Residential School
What Makes Basavaraddi Schools Stand Out 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. Dedicated and Skilled Teachers
Our greatest strength is our faculty — deeply knowledgeable, rigorously trained, and deeply committed. Every teacher at Basavaraddi has been with us for a minimum of 2 years, with most having 10+ years of experience. Their dedication is what truly shapes our students. Get to know our educators ?
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 results has been remarkable — many of our students clear 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 – A Way of Life
At Basavaraddi, sports are not an extra — they’re a lifeline. Our students consistently compete and excel at state and national levels. (This is where a picture says more than words!). See our yearly sports achievements?
4. Building Confidence Through Co-Curriculars
Every year, dozens of our students 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 compete in weekly CCA competitions, starting with house-level rounds and progressing to the school-level finals. This organized system encourages positive rivalry, teamwork, and continuous growth in talent.
5. Extracurricular Hobby Programs
Basavaraddi Schools offer a range of hobby classes: Karate, Classical Dance, Classical Music, Physical Fitness, Coding, and Abacus. Students can pick according to their interests and cultivate a true passion. All classes are conducted by external faculty who are accomplished experts in their fields.
6. Logical Aptitude Training
The foundation 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. Gifted Learners Program
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 delve into advanced concepts in finance and business management.
8. Cultural Alignment
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. Learning Beyond Academics
Life skills often indicate 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 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. Individual Attention for Every Child
Not all students learn at the same pace, and some need extra support. Remedial classes provide dedicated periods for individualized attention, ensuring every child achieves 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 explained in my previous post. In short, our goal is to create an environment where every student looks forward to learning and cherishes their time here. Preserving and strengthening a child’s confidence is our highest priority.
Our Ever-Evolving Goal
Our pursuit is to continually copyright 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 meaningful, effective, and influential for every student. For now, we are schools in dharwad thrilled to have built a school that children truly enjoy attending. Cheers to teaching and learning.