A boarding school was
conceptualised with the idea to offer students with a premise to stay and
receive education under a well-thought environment. This idea has been
prevalent since centuries when students would be sent afar from homes to their
Guru’s place to attain knowledge and life skills. Students would stay at the
Guru’s premises and acquire all the knowledge they would need to face the
challenges that life throws at them. From science to mathematics, and skills needed
to become sound warriors; all were taught. Call this as one of the most
effective education methods those days.
The same concept of education
has been in continuation since the Gurukul days to promote flexibility in
learning and also get the student to understand the importance of being
self-independent and self-reliant is what boarding schools in India strive for. With most students from other regional and
international locations, the boarding schools are usually built in a setting afar
from the main city but with easy access to the local markets and other
amenities of importance. This is to ensure that students experience a balanced,
tranquil atmosphere and exposed to wide green spaces set away from the urban
chaos and noise.
Also known as residential schools in India, a
boarding place is where individuals from various cultural backgrounds and ambient
meet, and where one is exposed to many viewpoints and interests. Exchange of
thoughts and ideas become a daily activity between staff, teachers and students
and the learning experience becomes conducive and relevant. In addition,
students learn to be more tolerant to each other’s views and opinions. They
learn to respect shared ideas and are more attuned to conversing and listening
to each other. This creates a harmonious atmosphere under which all co-exist in
mutual admiration.
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