Choosing the right school for a child is the biggest decision a parent has to make and especially when it comes to send them to a residential school. There are several reasons for parents to choose a ‘boarding’ or a ‘residential school’; one among them is making their child more ‘independent’ and ‘responsible’. A good boarding or a residential school is also noted as “Home Away From Home”. There are several such options available to Delhi parents within the beautiful lush green hills of Uttarakhand and Uttaranchal.
Some of the top listed residential schools are:
Delhi Public School, Sonepat
Delhi Public School, Sonepat holds the primary position as one of the first educational establishments bringing an all-rounded primary, middle and secondary education. The school has a full-fledged day and residential program with amenities such as Horse Riding, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Golf and Football besides the co-curricular activities with strong emphasis on performing arts in a campus of 17 acres. The school holds traditional teaching methods with global facilities accredited to international standards.
Doon School, Dehradun
The Doon School was established in 1935 is one of India’s finest schools, with a strong intellectual heartbeat and unequivocal commitment to social service, a curriculum that develops leadership and an alumni network with a global reputation. The school specializes in all boys’ boarding school for students aged 12-18. The Doon School is a full boarding school for boys with a beautiful seventy acre campus with a vast range of flora, fauna and bird life and provides boys with ample green space and fresh air to live and learn freely.
All Saints’ College, Nainital
All Saints’ College has around 800 girls and offers their students unique opportunities to develop an all rounded personality through multi-faceted curriculum and sufficient facilities to excel in various spheres. The school has classes from I to V in the junior level and classes VI to XII in the Senior School. Religious and moral education forms an integral part of the curriculum.
Woodstock School, Mussoorie
Woodstock School, Mussoorie, established in 1854, is situated in the northern state of Uttarakhand and covers more than 250 acres of protected forest on the foothills of the Himalaya. The school enjoys a spectacular view over the Doon Valley, the Tehri Hills and the ancient Siwalik Hills.
The Lawrence School, Sanawar
The Lawrence School, Sanawar, established in 1847, is situated at a height of 1750 metres and spread over an area of 139 acres and heavily forested with pine, deodar and other conifer trees. It is a co-educational boarding school, affiliated to CBSE and comprises of students from various backgrounds from different parts of the sub-continent. The school provides such an environment that encourages a questioning mind and gives students many avenues for expressing their creativity.
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