Best Boarding Schools for Athletes in India

Choosing the best boarding schools for athletes in India is a key decision for parents and students striving to integrate elite sports training with top-tier academics. To support your pursuit, we’ve curated a list of India’s best athletic boarding schools—institutions renowned for comprehensive sports coaching across disciplines like athletics, football, basketball, swimming, and more—alongside strong academics, modern infrastructure, safety, student and parent reviews, and overall reputation. Scroll down to compare schools, schedule campus visits, explore admissions, and connect directly with these institutions via Ezyschooling to make a confident, well-informed choice.

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Updated at : 18 Dec 2025, 04:15 am
JAIN International Residential School, Bangalore, Karnataka Boarding School Building
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JAIN International Residential School

Bangalore, Karnataka

schoolAdmission Partner

Annual Fees

NA

Board:

CBSE, IB Board +1

Classes:

5 - 12 Class

Established In:

1999

Set on a 350-acre campus, JIRS is ranked among India’s Top 5 co-ed boarding schools and No. 1 in Karnataka by EducationWorld. Honored with the Times Education Excellence Awards and Education Today’s Top Boarding School accolades, JIRS blends CBSE, IB, and Cambridge. With world-class academics, global exposure, and sports excellence, it has been shaping future-ready leaders since 1999.
Welham Boys' School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Boarding School Building
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Welham Boys' School

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Annual Fees

₹ 9.50 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

1937

Welham Boys' School in Dehradun is a top CBSE boarding school known for academic excellence, strong values, and holistic growth. With top-tier sports like cricket, football, swimming, NCC training, rich arts programs, debate, music, and leadership activities, it nurtures disciplined, confident global citizens in a legacy-rich, nurturing environment.
The Scindia School, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Boarding School Building
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The Scindia School

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

schoolAdmission Partner

Annual Fees

₹ 17.42 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

1897

Ranked #1 Boarding school in Gwalior by EW School Rankings 2020- 2021 for Boys. The Scindia school is the oldest boarding school in Gwalior spread over an area of 110 acres, with 9000 + students, 127 years of Legacy, VR classrooms, and excellent educators with an extensive range of knowledge.
The Doon School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Boarding School Building
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The Doon School

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Annual Fees

₹ 26.12 L

Board:

ICSE, IB Board +1

Classes:

7 - 12 Class

Established In:

1935

The Doon School, Dehradun, is India’s premier all-boys' boarding school known for academic excellence and holistic development. Set on a lush 70-acre campus, it offers IB, IGCSE, and ISC curricula, top-notch facilities, and 40+ extracurriculars. With a legacy of producing leaders like Rajiv Gandhi and Abhinav Bindra, it blends global standards with Indian values.
Sehwag International School, Jhajjar, Haryana Boarding School Building
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Sehwag International School

Jhajjar, Haryana

schoolAdmission Partner

Annual Fees

₹ 4.90 L - 5.05 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

2011

Founded by cricketer Virender Sehwag in 2011, Sehwag International School is a co-educational day-cum-boarding institution located in Jhajjar. Affiliated with the CBSE board, the school is situated on a 23-acre campus and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school emphasizes sports excellence alongside academics, providing world-class training facilities for aspiring athletes.​
Welham Girls' School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Boarding School Building
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Welham Girls' School

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Annual Fees

₹ 15.82 L

Board:

CISCE, Cambridge

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

1957

Welham Girls' School is an iconic all-girls residential school in Dehradun, affiliated with the ICSE and Cambridge curricula. Renowned for academic brilliance and holistic growth, it blends traditional values with modern learning. From performing arts to competitive sports, leadership training to global exposure, WGS empowers young women to excel with confidence, empathy, and purpose.

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Mayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan Boarding School Building
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Mayo College

Ajmer, Rajasthan

Annual Fees

₹ 18.73 L

Board:

CBSE, Cambridge

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

1875

Dating back to 1875, Mayo College stands as one of India's most prestigious boarding schools, originally built to educate royal heirs. This CBSE and Cambridge (IGCSE) board school in Ajmer combines academic excellence with extensive co-curricular activities, from robotics to traditional arts. The campus features iconic heritage buildings and cutting-edge facilities like the AI Lab.
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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Bishop Cotton School

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 11.60 L - 12.15 L

Board:

ICSE, Cambridge +1

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

1859

Renowned as Asia's oldest boys' boarding school with an Anglo-Indian heritage dating back to 1859, it features a robust sports program and strong pastoral care system. This ICSE, IGCSE, and Cambridge board school maintains a 30:1 student-teacher ratio across a historic campus. BCS offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines, from cricket to mountaineering.
The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Solan, Himachal Pradesh Boarding School Building
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The Lawrence School, Sanawar

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 15.44 L - 15.93 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

5 - 12 Class

Established In:

1847

Established in 1847 by Sir Henry and Lady Honoria Lawrence, TLS is widely recognised as the world's first co-educational boarding school. This CBSE boarding school in Himachal Pradesh is distinguished by its prestigious King's Colours award, one of only six schools in the British Empire to receive this honour. The school balances academic excellence with comprehensive sports programs.

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Tula's International School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Boarding School Building
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Tula's International School

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Annual Fees

₹ 56.56 K - 11.85 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

2012

Tula’s International is a CBSE boarding school in Dehradun, known for modern infrastructure, tech-integrated learning, & strong pastoral care. With 11 years of legacy, it provides 15+ Olympic sports, including horseback riding. Following the Modern Gurukul Concept, it connects with over 30+ international universities, providing opportunities for placements, financial aid and scholarships.
Corvuss American Academy, Karjat, Maharashtra Boarding School Building
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Corvuss American Academy

Karjat, Maharashtra

schoolAdmission Partner

Annual Fees

₹ 10 L - 14 L

Board:

WASC

Classes:

5 - 12 Class

Established In:

2020

India's pioneering residential school for student athletes, this American curriculum institution opened in 2020 to revolutionize sports-education integration. Following Common Core State Standards, CAA offers specialized training in basketball, football, tennis, and swimming while preparing students for global college admissions through their unique athlete-scholar development model.
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu Boarding School Building
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Good Shepherd International School

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Annual Fees

₹ 19.30 L - 27.30 L

Board:

CISCE, IB Board +1

Classes:

4 - 12 Class

Established In:

1995

Founded on the transformative "Emerge, Evolve, Excel" philosophy, this CISCE, IB Board, and IGCSE school in Ooty emphasizes compassionate leadership and well-rounded development. Through comprehensive academic programs and diverse athletic offerings, GSIS creates a residential community where students develop courage, creativity, and global citizenship.

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Sarala Birla Academy, Bangalore, Karnataka Boarding School Building
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Sarala Birla Academy

Bangalore, Karnataka

Annual Fees

₹ 11.97 L - 12.72 L

Board:

CISCE, ICSE +2

Classes:

5 - 12 Class

Established In:

2004

With its Oxford-style architecture on 64 acres, Sarala Birla Academy is a premier boys’ boarding school founded in 2004. With a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, it fosters leadership and creativity. Its gym, swimming pool, and sports complex, which can more than match the world’s best, make SBA a true “dream school” for holistic growth.
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7.51K
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The Gaudium School

Hyderabad, Telangana

Annual Fees

₹ 4.80 L - 5.33 L

Board:

CBSE, IB Board +1

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

2015

The Gaudium School is an innovative boarding school in Hyderabad offering multiple curriculum options, including IB, CBSE and Cambridge education across different grade levels. The 27-acre sustainable campus features unique amenities like a petting zoo, interactive science park, adventure campsite, and DIY lab, all designed around their distinctive "Happy Minds Model."
The Sports School, Bangalore, Karnataka Boarding School Building
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The Sports School

Bangalore, Karnataka

Annual Fees

₹ 2.20 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

5 - 12 Class

Established In:

NA

With a distinctive vision "to be the preferred learning centre for student-athletes," The Sports School being the top residential school in Bangalore utilises sports as the primary medium of education; their philosophy centres on developing competence & confidence through athletic pursuits. The school has world-class infrastructure specifically for young athletes, with professional coaches.

Reviews of Best Boarding Schools for Athletes in India

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1 year ago

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Abhilash Bose

5 out of 5
Welham Boys' School
8 months ago

Well-maintained, neat, and clean green grounds, nice qualified teachers, and best sports facilities

RG

Rameya Gosh

5 out of 5
The Doon School
8 months ago

Well-disciplined & Organised school give secure learning environment with good teacher, and small cl...

MM

Manju Meena

5 out of 5
Welham Girls' School
8 months ago

Good academics, approachable and caring staff with good sport facilites

NS

Nakul Sharma

5 out of 5
Mayo College
7 months ago

My son enjoys both traditional arts and robotics here. The heritage buildings create a special learn...

MG

Muskan Gupta

5 out of 5
Bishop Cotton School
8 months ago

The staff cares about my kid, and the facilities are great. My child is doing very well here.

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Kartik Pilai

5 out of 5
The Lawrence School, Sanawar
7 months ago

Very good infrastructure and environment for students to study in various field's

MM

Maherinder Mittal

4 out of 5
Tula's International School
8 months ago

The teaching staff is good, and management is very cooperative and supportive

SJ

Sonalika Jadhav

5 out of 5
Corvuss American Academy
5 months ago

My son gets excellent basketball training along with good academics. The American curriculum is diff...

RP
6 months ago

My son has grown so much at GSIS. The teachers genuinely care about each child and help them develop...

NP

Namit Paul

5 out of 5
Sarala Birla Academy
6 months ago

My son has discovered his love for music at SBA. He's learning tabla and doing well in academics, to...

DR

Divya Reddy

5 out of 5
The Gaudium School
1 month ago

My daughter is getting strong academic grounding and good discipline.

RC

Rahul Chankdok

5 out of 5
The Sports School
6 months ago

My son is a cricket enthusiast, and The Sports School has been perfect for him. They balance academi...

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