A few considerations for admission are as follows:-

• Registration date i.e., how soon you have registered for admission

• Distance from school, if your child can walk to school that would be fantastic overall we expect families to live within 3.5 km’s of the school.

• Understanding and alignment of the parents with school’s Philosophy

• Ability to engage meaningfully and actively with the school community.

No, admissions into the school are possible only once at the start of the academic year. The date of issue of application is mentioned on the school website.

We currently have two terms, this may change based on directives from CBSE

Yes, however please note that an equivalency certificate may be required from certain boards. 

Non resident Indian citizens are treated on par with local applicants if they are already living within 3.5 KM’s of the school at the time of application to the school. Children who are foreign nationals but hold PIO / OCI cards are considered as foreign citizens in line with the passport they hold and may be charged a higher fee than Indian citizens. There is no priority (OR) preference accorded to foreign nationals. 

No, as long as the child holds an Indian passport he/she is treated on par with locally resident applicants and subject to the same selection criteria 

School timings are:

• Playgroup - 9.00 AM - 11.30 AM

• Balvatika 1 - 8.50 AM to 11.50 AM

• UKG - 8.50 AM to 11.50 AM

• Gr 1-12- 8:30 am to 3:50 pm (Weekdays)

• Saturdays- 8.30 am - 12.15 pm 

• Gr 6 - 8   Second & Fourth Saturday

• Gr 9 - 12  All Saturdays

Any change of school timings shall be proactively communicated by the school. 

Usually there are four PTM’s a year. 

We have an infirmary and qualified nurses to attend to students who fall sick during the course of the school day. Emergency first aid is offered, parents are informed, and if needed directed to a nearby clinic or hospital for further treatment or attention.

We have 25 Students per class in the Kindergarten and about 30-32 Students in each class from Grades 1-12.

Our Kindergarten program has been organically developed by us. We believe that an atmosphere that provides inquisitiveness and promotes joy, wonder, and curiosity in the child helps lay a strong foundation for the child. Our kindergarten is created on this basic premise. The focus is on developing social, fine and gross motor skills along with basic academic skills. 

There are no exams in Babaji up to grade 3 but there is ongoing evaluation done within the classroom without the student even being aware and evidence recorded by the teacher.

Children will be formally assessed from Grade 4 onwards. 

Grades KG,1-3 have continuous evaluation of student learning. Assessments are designed to have a realistic understanding of where one stands with respect to many areas and is a very helpful tool in measuring progress. Our reviews include not only the cognitive element but also all the other areas of development. Children go through regular evaluations without preparation and without the stress of examination all through the year.

We have a school caterer who offers hygienic and freshly cooked food and snacks for students who subscribe. The meal plan will be shared every month incorporating seasonal changes due to festivals, weather conditions, etc. Students can also opt to bring food from home. 

BVS has a well-framed & grade-wise curriculum for outdoor education which includes periodic visits to the school’s own Nature lab( Aquaponics facility), Bird walks, Nature trails, Heritage trails, Camps, Field & Industry visits, Adventure trips, and National and International travel opportunities for students. 

BVS has a full-time counselor who offers psychological counseling for students referred to by the teachers or the school administration and career counseling to gr 8-12 students to help them in their choice of streams and career pathways.

BVS also has two special needs instructors who conduct personality development and life skills classes for the students and assist students who have learning disabilities with the help of homeroom teachers.

We do not offer daycare facilities. 

Yes, priority is accorded to students who have siblings already studying with us, during the shortlisting process.

Each year we face a large number of anxious parents who want to get their child admitted with us. We are a community oriented school and we give priority to those families who are already living nearby and are physically present during the admission process. We currently do not offer an online admission process.

The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) proposes transformation in early childhood care and education in the country not only through changes in education structure but also through changes in the regulatory system. The foremost change in this regard is formalising the foundational stage of education, with the introduction of Balvatika 1,2 & 3 corresponding to the ages 3,4&5

All Kindergarten / Balvatika classes will operate in the morning shift only, there will be no afternoon shift, offered w.e.f March 2024

Should have completed 2 Years by March 31st in the year of applying for admission into Playgroup

No, the Entry criteria is framed as per the directive of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A child younger than 3 years is not eligible for Balvatika 1.

No, you will have to enrol into Balvatika 1 in the AY 2024-25.

No, it applies only to new applicants.

We have qualified teachers (with at least a B.ed.,) who have a deep love for children and who are passionate about the cause of renewal and change in education. Our teachers come from eclectic backgrounds and share our passion for progressive education. There is ongoing mentoring, peer observation and professional development programs as needed.

The school, therefore, has an extremely robust and intense Teacher Development ecosystem that allows for a real understanding of what it means to be a teacher and alongside developing skills that are essential.

The school does not categorize or discriminate against children based on whether they are gifted or slow. A child’s weakness in one area, whether academic or physical, is usually balanced with strengths in another area. The teacher strives to identify the child’s strengths and work closely with the parents to support the child. A child having difficulty might be given extra support by the teacher during school breaks / after school either on site OR online. It is important to understand that merely pushing children into tuition does not address skill gaps.