Ensuring child holistic development with boarding schools

Boarding school or residential schools are schools that provide lodging facilities to the students during the term of the school. Along with lodging they take care of the meals, studies, extra curricular and overall development in children. Generally, the student stay in the schools for the entire term. They are allowed to visit their family over weekends or extended holidays. Residential schools in India have been popular for a long time. Parents send their children to these schools to ensure quality education and overall development in the Child's personality.

These days, residential schools in India have been attracting more and more parents for their children. Urban city parents are the increasingly looking at boarding options for their children. Many times, both parents of the Child are working and it becomes difficult for them to focus on his or her overall development. Boarding schools ensure that adequate attention is given to the child's studies. Besides, since these schools get more time with the children, more extra-curricular and sports activities are planned for the children to promote holistic growth of the child.

In India, boarding schools were originally located in hill stations. Hill stations provide pollution-free, healthy and serene environment to the children. This promotes learning as well as physical and mental well-being of the child. Residential school create an environment where the child can learn, play and flourish along with other children. Though the family support in everyday life is missing for these children, they learn to become independent, social and a responsible individual.

Some of the prestigious residential schools in India include The Doon School in Dehradun, The Mayo College in Ajmer, The Schindia School in Gwalior, G.D. Birla Memorial School in Ranikhet, Sherwood College in Nainital, Wyngerg Allen School in Mussoorie, Lawrence School in Sanawar and Bishop Cotton School in Shimla. The Doon School in Dehradun is considered to be the best boarding school in the country.
These days, demand for residential schools near cities is increasing. Parents prefer to have the boarding school near their residence. This enables them to visit their children regularly and the child can come home every weekend if he or she wishes. Besides, boarding schools near cities also provide day boarding options. Children stay in the hostels during the day and return home during the night.