Shanti Bhavan Residential School
Baliganapalli Hosur Taluk Krishnagiri Tamil Nadu - 635103 India · Krishnagiri · Tamil Nadu
Shanti Bhavan Residential School is a mission-driven, tuition-free boarding school providing free, high-quality education to children from India's poorest families.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE / ISC (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
- Classes
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes — full-time residential program
- Founded
- 1997
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not publicly available
- Students
- Around 200–300 students currently on campus; over 500+ have graduated since inception
Staff
Founded by Dr. Abraham George; Vice Principal Beena Nair; mix of Indian full-time teachers and international volunteersSummary for the Parent
Overview
Shanti Bhavan Residential School is not a conventional private school — it’s a life-changing opportunity for children from India’s most disadvantaged backgrounds. The school offers free, high-quality education, boarding, and care from preschool through college, with a strong focus on academics, discipline, and personal growth.
What kind of child will this school work best for
A child from a very low-income household (below the poverty line)
A child whose family can commit to long-term residential schooling
A child who thrives in a structured, disciplined environment
Strengths
Free, full-time residential education
Excellent academic outcomes and college placements
Strong moral and leadership training
Safe and nurturing environment
Long-term support through college
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Strict eligibility criteria (only for families below poverty line)
Limited parental visits and communication
Highly structured daily routine
Remote campus location
Limited transparency on contact details
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
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