Boarding School Guides for Parents

Choosing a boarding school raises the same questions in almost every family: is my child old enough, how will the first weeks feel, is my daughter safe, can Class 11-12 Science sit alongside JEE or NEET, and what paperwork do we need from abroad. These five guides answer them plainly, with checklists you can take on a campus visit.

They are written by the team at Shivneri School & Junior College, a co-ed CBSE boarding school at Khanapur, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Pune (CBSE Affiliation No. 1130133). The advice applies to any boarding school you are considering, and every guide ends with the questions worth asking before you decide.

Start with the question you have

• Getting ready

  The right age for boarding school

  When should a child start boarding? A class-by-class look at readiness signs, a three-month preparation plan and a checklist for your visit.

  Read the guide

• Settling in

  The first 30 days and homesickness

  A calm, week-by-week guide: what is normal, what helps, what to avoid on those first phone calls, and when to speak to the school.

  Read the guide

• Safety

  Girls' boarding safety

  A parent-first checklist covering wardens, CCTV, health care and visiting rules, plus the questions to ask on a campus visit before you say yes.

  Read the guide

• Junior College

  Class 11-12 Science with JEE and NEET

  How to balance CBSE board exams with JEE or NEET preparation at a boarding school, the 2027 exam calendar, and what to ask a Junior College.

  Read the guide

• Families abroad

  NRI admission checklist

  Moving back or studying in India? Documents, transfers from a foreign board, local guardianship, travel and how to plan a campus visit from overseas.

  Read the guide

Looking for quick answers on fees, hostels, meals or visits? See our parent FAQs and the 2026-27 fee table. Travelling to us? Read the pages for families near Pune and near Mumbai.