About: Rajghat Besant School, UP was established in the year 1934. This school is aided by Krishnamurti Foundation India. This is among the residential schools in India that has very good infrastructure. A host of extra curricular activities and games keep the students occupied apart from studies.
Infrastructure:
Facilities for indoor and outdoor games
Huge playgrounds for cricket, volleyball and football.
Other facilities
Computer lab with the latest technologies.
A technical workshop
Audio/video gadgets
A small infirmary or hospital with doctor, taking care of the ill health of the students.
Library
Yes
Canteen
The canteen under the supervision of a dining manager. Nutritious meal is provided to every student.
Hostel Facilities:
There is a full-fledged residential facility at the school. Boys and girls live in separate hostels. They are under the care of a housemaster or housemother who are the teachers and stay there. There are 25 of them in the boarding.
Activities:
Co-curricular activities:
A range of extra curricular activities like yoga, dance, music, gardening, art, computers, gymnastics, sports and literary activities are encouraged.
Sports: Students participate in different sports like, hockey, basketball, football, cricket, volleyball, khokho, tennis, kabaddi and indoor games.
Features:
Total strength
Around 350
Medium of instruction
English
Streams offered
Science and Commerce
Whether co-ed
Yes
Level
Class II to XII
Board
CBSE
Management: The school is run by Krishnamurti Foundation India.
Admission process:
Admission process consists of interview and admission test though only in selected classes apart from Class II and Class VI.
Girls can seek admission in class IX, as there are some seats only available for them.
Prospectus and application form is given out from the school in the month of December and January for admission in Class II to IX.
For students seeking admission in XI, a payment of Rs.250 is to be made and application form will be given out in April and May.
A test fee of Rs.750 is charged for those who are selected for the admission test.
Transfer certificate, fitness certificate and birth certificate are to be submitted else admission will be regarded provisional.
Scholarship programs: Scholarship is provided to needy and meritorious students over Rs. 1,50,000, when parents are not able to provide the fee.
Fee structure:
The fee structure is different for every class. Boarding, tuition and lodging fees are between Rs.60, 000 to Rs. 70,000 p.a. This is again between Rs.30, 000 to Rs. 35,000 p.a for day boarders.
Rs. 5000 is the 'Caution Money' that is charged from a new student, that is wholly refundable if the student leaves.
Contact information:
Address:
The Principal
Rajghat Besant School
Krishnamurti Foundation India
Rajghat Fort
Varanasi-221001 (U.P.)
India
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