•     Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s International Residential Public School  Vidyashram: Bhimavaram 534203, Andhra Pradesh    Tel: 08816-233467
•     Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Residential Public School: West Godawari District, Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 08816 233467, 234506
•     Hyderabad Public School: Begumpet, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500016. Tel: 040-2841546 / 2843084
•     K.C.P. Siddhartha Adarsh Residential Public School: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007. Tel:0866-2543436
•     Rishi Valley School: Krishnamurti Foundation India Rishi Valley Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh 517352. Tel: 08571-280622
•     The Assam Valley School: P.P. & T.O. – Balipara, District Sonitpur, Assam 784101. Tel: 037142- 22277
•     Modern School: Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001. Tel: 011-23311618
•     The Air Force School: Subroto Park, Delhi Cantonment 110010. Tel: 011-25693063
•     Vidya Devi Jindal School: Delhi Road, Hisar Haryana 12505. Tel: 01662-261708
•     Sainik School  Balachadi: District Jamnagar, Gujarat 361230. Tel: 02893-286229
•     Vallabh Ashram’s M.G.M. Amin & V. N. Savani School: P.O. Box No. 13, NH. No.- 8, Killa Pardi 396125, District Valsad, Gujarat. Tel: 0260-2373450
•     Bishop Cotton School: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171002. Tel: 0177-2220880
•     Dalhousie Public School: Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh 176304. Tel: 01899-240615
•     The Lawrence School: Sanawar, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh 173202. Tel: 01792-261208
•     American Friendship Residential School: P. O. Gudibanda, Karnataka 561209. Tel: 080-25280597
•     Bangalore Military School: P. B. No. 2500, Richmond Town, Bangalore, Karnataka 586102
•     Belgaum Military School: Belgaum, Karnataka 590009. Tel:  0831-2422517
•     Jain International Residential School: Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Tulak, Bangalore (Rural) District, Karnataka 565112. Tel: 080-27562828
•     Kittur Rani Channamma Residential School for Girls: Kittur 591115, Bailhongal, District Belgaum, Karnataka. Tel: 0831-786239
•     New Era High School Panchgani: Maharashtra 412805. Tel: 02168-240246
•     Mayo College: Ajmer, Rajasthan 305008. Tel: 0145-2661154
•     Mayo College Girls’ School: Mayo Link Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305008. Tel: 0145-2420286
•     Good Shepherd International School: Fernhill P.O. Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu 643004. Tel: 0423-2444151
•     Kodaikanal International School: P O Box 25, Kodaikanal 624 101, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 04542-241104
•     St. John’s International Residential School: Palanjur, Poonamallee, Chennai 602103, Tamilnadu. Tel: 044-26272795

•      Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s International Residential Public School  Vidyashram: Bhimavaram 534203, Andhra Pradesh
Tel: 08816-233467
•     Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Residential Public School: West Godawari District, Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 08816 233467, 234506
•     Hyderabad Public School: Begumpet, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500016. Tel: 040-2841546 / 2843084
•     K.C.P. Siddhartha Adarsh Residential Public School: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007. Tel:0866-2543436
•     Rishi Valley School: Krishnamurti Foundation India Rishi Valley Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh 517352. Tel: 08571-280622
•     The Assam Valley School: P.P. & T.O. – Balipara, District Sonitpur, Assam 784101. Tel: 037142- 22277
•     Modern School: Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001. Tel: 011-23311618
•     The Air Force School: Subroto Park, Delhi Cantonment 110010. Tel: 011-25693063
•     Vidya Devi Jindal School: Delhi Road, Hisar Haryana 12505. Tel: 01662-261708
•     Sainik School  Balachadi: District Jamnagar, Gujarat 361230. Tel: 02893-286229
•     Vallabh Ashram’s M.G.M. Amin & V. N. Savani School: P.O. Box No. 13, NH. No.- 8, Killa Pardi 396125, District Valsad, Gujarat. Tel: 0260-2373450
•     Bishop Cotton School: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171002. Tel: 0177-2220880
•     Dalhousie Public School: Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh 176304. Tel: 01899-240615
•     The Lawrence School: Sanawar, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh 173202. Tel: 01792-261208
•     American Friendship Residential School: P. O. Gudibanda, Karnataka 561209. Tel: 080-25280597
•     Bangalore Military School: P. B. No. 2500, Richmond Town, Bangalore, Karnataka 586102
•     Belgaum Military School: Belgaum, Karnataka 590009. Tel:  0831-2422517
•     Jain International Residential School: Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Tulak, Bangalore (Rural) District, Karnataka 565112. Tel: 080-27562828
•     Kittur Rani Channamma Residential School for Girls: Kittur 591115, Bailhongal, District Belgaum, Karnataka. Tel: 0831-786239
•     New Era High School Panchgani: Maharashtra 412805. Tel: 02168-240246
•     Mayo College: Ajmer, Rajasthan 305008. Tel: 0145-2661154
•     Mayo College Girls’ School: Mayo Link Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305008. Tel: 0145-2420286
•     Good Shepherd International School: Fernhill P.O. Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu 643004. Tel: 0423-2444151
•     Kodaikanal International School: P O Box 25, Kodaikanal 624 101, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 04542-241104
•     St. John’s International Residential School: Palanjur, Poonamallee, Chennai 602103, Tamilnadu. Tel: 044-26272795

Almost all of us dread the end of summer. Kids are reluctant to get back into the routine of early mornings, structured days and the homework that school brings. And many parents are also reluctant to get back into the routine of early mornings, structured days and homework!

Whether your child is returning to pre-school, elementary school or middle school, here are some tips to help make the transition back to school a success.

1) Scale Back the Bedtime Hour- It’s easy in the summer to let bedtime slide a little later. About 3 weeks before school begins start scaling back bedtime so that by the end of the third week your child is rising at the same time s/he will have to get up for school. (It takes about 3 weeks for the body to adapt to a new sleep schedule.) If youve been putting your child to bed at 9 p.m., the first week put him/her to bed about 15 minutes earlier at 8:45. The next week, make it 8:30 and then the next week 8:15. Also start waking your child up a little earlier each week so that one week before schools starts, youre mimicking the school schedule.

2) Shop early for school supplies with your child. Your child will gain a sense of ownership by picking his/her own supplies.

3) Create a Homework Basket- While you are shopping for school supplies, have your child pick a homework basket. This basket should contain all of the supplies that will be necessary to complete homework i.e. lots of pencils and erasers, a ruler, scissors, paper, markers, etc. These supplies should be used exclusively for homework to prevent dawdling/excuses when it comes time to do homework

4) Find kid-friendly breakfast and lunch ideas. Shop for easy, nutritious foods that pack a lot of protein into your childs diet. Protein enhances neural connections in the brain.

5) Get Yourself Organized- Develop a filing system for all of the paperwork that comes home.

5) Review bus safety rules.

6) Shop for a first-day of school outfit. If you can afford it, let your child start school in a fun new outfit that will feel special.

7) Develop Morning Strategies- Do as much as you can the night before each school day. Check the weather forecast with your child and pre-select an outfit with your child that’s weather-appropriate. Make sure his/her homework/supplies are in the back pack at night. Have lunches or snacks pre-packed. Have a picture chart with your child’s morning duties outlined and have your child check them off at they are completed. Time out how long the morning routine should take and add 10 minutes.

8 ) Meet the Teacher- If your school hosts a meet-the-teacher event or open house, be sure to go. Ask the teacher for an outline of the days activities so you can prepare your child. Also ask the teachers expectations for homework. Take a picture of your child with his/her teacher and post it on the fridge. Make sure your child knows his/her way around the school. Set up a play date if your child knows even one other child in the class.

9) End-of Summer Ritual- It can be helpful to create a ritual with your kids that signals the end of summer. It might be creating a scrapbook of the summer’s events. It might be going to an amusement park for one last hurrah.

10) Duplicate School Rules- Once school has started, ask your child what the rules are in his/her classroom. i.e. No Putdowns. Try to mimic the language that’s being used in the classroom at home to reinforce the lessons in both places.

Things you should consider and compare: Depending on where you live, local schooling options can compare to boarding schools in several ways. Nearby private day schools, magnet schools, or public high schools can naturally have very bright student bodies and qualified faculty. Academic and extracurricular offerings can also be equally challenging and diverse. If you’re considering local options besides boarding school, compare these important considerations:

Attention to students – boarding schools generally have small class sizes that help teachers engage every student in the classroom. Classroom settings are often specifically designed to encourage student participation and eye contact among everyone in class. Quality of faculty – the majority of boarding school faculty have advanced degrees in either education or another specialty.

Quality of resources – student resources at boarding schools – such as the library, theater facilities, or athletic complexes – can often be superior relative to local options.

Challenging academics – academics at boarding schools operate at high standards. Students are pushed to “ask why,” become inquisitive, and tackle challenging problems.

Broad and diverse offerings – course selections at boarding schools tend to be quite diverse, have plenty of AP options, and offer a wide range of topics. Athletic and extracurricular options tend to be broad as well, which encourage students to try new things. Many boarding schools also offer opportunities to study in different countries for a term.

College counseling – college counseling departments at boarding schools are generally well-staffed and taken quite seriously. Counselors often have plenty of experience in helping applicants identify appropriate schools and advising them on getting-in at competitive institutions.

1. Students at boarding schools have a better experience in high school than do students of a similar profile in public and private day schools.
2. Students at boarding schools are better prepared for college and attend more prestigious colleges and universities than do students of a similar profile in public and private day schools.
3. Alumni of boarding schools appear to advance more quickly in their careers and are more active philanthropically.
4. Many of the prevailing negative stereotypes concerning boarding school are untrue.
5. Boarding students and alumni are overwhelmingly satisfied with the boarding experience.
6. Boarding students are considerably more likely to attend a top university or college than are non-boarders.
7. Boarding alumni are more likely to earn advanced degrees than are non-boarders.

Going to boarding school isn’t an easy decision. You’ll need to adjust to a new environment. The physical separation from your family and old friends can make the decision emotionally difficult. Financial costs are also a consideration. Is it worth it? Couldn’t the same education and experience be offered by a private day school? Or a magnet school? Or a good public high school?

Boarding School Vs. Other Options

Things you should consider and compare: Depending on where you live, local schooling options can compare to boarding schools in several ways. Nearby private day schools, magnet schools, or public high schools can naturally have very bright student bodies and qualified faculty. Academic and extracurricular offerings can also be equally challenging and diverse. If you’re considering local options besides boarding school, compare these important considerations:

Attention to students – boarding schools generally have small class sizes that help teachers engage every student in the classroom. Classroom settings are often specifically designed to encourage student participation and eye contact among everyone in class. Quality of faculty – the majority of boarding school faculty have advanced degrees in either education or another specialty.

Quality of resources – student resources at boarding schools – such as the library, theater facilities, or athletic complexes – can often be superior relative to local options.

Challenging academics - academics at boarding schools operate at high standards. Students are pushed to “ask why,” become inquisitive, and tackle challenging problems.

Broad and diverse offerings - course selections at boarding schools tend to be quite diverse, have plenty of AP options, and offer a wide range of topics. Athletic and extracurricular options tend to be broad as well, which encourage students to try new things. Many boarding schools also offer opportunities to study in different countries for a term.

College counseling – college counseling departments at boarding schools are generally well-staffed and taken quite seriously. Counselors often have plenty of experience in helping applicants identify appropriate schools and advising them on getting-in at competitive institutions.

Benefits unique to boarding school:

In other ways, however, you’ll find that boarding schools are strictly unique. In your boarding school research, you’ll likely hear that “boarding school is an education in and of itself.” While a little corny, the phrase is true – living in a boarding school community leads to learning that is just as (or more) valuable than the education you get strictly in a classroom. Boarding school alumni say that they’ve really liked:

Making choices that matter and taking responsibility for yourself – living on your own isn’t always easy. There is, of course, plenty of support from faculty, advisors and peers. But still, you need to take care of yourself and take responsibility for your own actions to a much greater degree than if you were living at home. While there’s definitely structure within the boarding school day, you still need to make choices around how you spend your time, what activities and opportunities to take, and how to create a reasonable balance between work and play. You’ll be able to make choices that have a direct impact on the things you learn and the life you lead at boarding school. For parents: this roughly translates to increased maturity, greater self-sufficiency, and superior preparation for college.

Being in an environment where trying new things is encouraged – going to boarding school means venturing into something unfamiliar. Going to boarding school, like any new adventure, means taking a risk because you think the reward will be worthwhile. The good news is that everyone else who goes to boarding school is also taking that risk. You’ll be part of a community where the willingness to explore new things is inherent in the student body, and where lots of people will also be trying new things. During boarding school, you’ll repeatedly make ventures into the unknown. You’ll meet new types of people, find your place in a new community, learn new skills and subjects, and challenge yourself to a higher academic standard. With every little challenge that boarding school presents, you learn a little bit more about yourself and become a little bit more comfortable with yourself. For parents: this means that students often experience a lot of personal growth and increased self-confidence.

Having a lot of fun and forming intense friendships – boarding school can also be a lot of fun. Imagine living in a house with a bunch of your best friends. It’s common in boarding school for your dorm mates to become your closest friends and support network. The friendships that you make in this environment will be ones you will remember for life. Having a wide range of friends – boarding schools actively aim to recruit students from a wide range of geographic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. Many schools have students coming from all over the United States and dozens of different countries. At boarding schools, you’ll be exposed to a relatively wide range of individuals and cultures, whereas local options may expose you to a narrower background of students.

Having faculty as friends and having them regularly available – students are exposed to faculty in plenty of settings throughout the day – e.g., the classroom (as teachers), athletic fields (as coaches), extracurricular groups (as advisors), and dorm settings (as dorm supervisors). Since faculty are accessible throughout the day, getting academic help is usually a lot easier. Also, relationships with faculty members and adults can better thrive in these multiple settings, creating learning and mentorship opportunities that are hard to find in other environments.

Being part of a proud community – boarding school alumni are generally very enthusiastic and proud of their boarding school alma maters (in many cases, more so than their college alma maters). The traditions and history behind many boarding schools drive the character of each school, and influence each student who goes there. The shared experience of this tradition and history creates a strong network of people and a feeling of community that lasts for life.

Education takes on a broad meaning at boarding schools. Boarding schools recognize this – they often have an explicit mission to not only educate students in the classroom, but to also help them become better-rounded individuals. So while boarding schools often do very well at educating students academically (in ways that may be better than local schooling options), their less directly measurable benefits should be considered as well. Keep this in mind as you research schooling options!