The Emerald Heights International School is one of the best boarding schools in India. It is currently ranked #1 in the country, and #1 in Indore and Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) in the category of co-ed day-cum-boarding schools, as well as #1 in India for Infrastructure Provision at the EducationWorld India School Rankings. Emerald Heights has also been recognized as one of the Best Schools in India in categories such as Best Infrastructure, Excellence in Sports Education, Excellence in Safety and Security, and Best Boarding School at the Brainfeed School Excellence Awards 2022. The school has been rated AAAAA—the highest rating for schools—by Careers 360 in the Residential and Day School categories for the academic year 2022–23.
The Emerald Heights International School aims to uphold and practice the highest standards of pastoral care and safeguarding within its boarding houses, ensuring that boarders feel safe, valued, and at home. The welcoming school community helps students transition smoothly into boarding life. Boarders find ample opportunities to make the most of their campus experience. Students from different parts of India and the world come together to study and live on campus, making it a vibrant center of social and cultural learning. It is an excellent way to help children understand the importance of participation and teamwork, while also developing their social and emotional skills. The boarding houses, nestled within 100 acres of lush green campus filled with a wide variety of trees and plants, offer a serene and eco-conscious environment that promotes well-being and brings students closer to nature.
The welfare and safety of boarders are top priorities at The Emerald Heights International School. There are two boarding houses—Fort Prithviraj for boys and Rani Padmini for girls. Students are accommodated in dorms according to their age groups, helping to foster friendships and a sense of belonging. Each dorm is supervised by an in-charge, who plays a key role in understanding and supporting each student’s overall growth in academics, sports, and co-curricular areas. Dorm staff are always present to provide guidance, supervision, and emotional support. In addition to dorm in-charges, each house has a block head, domestic staff, and resident tutors who offer both academic assistance and personal mentorship to the boarders.
Boarders follow a meticulously planned schedule that integrates academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, with a special focus on learning beyond the classroom. Values such as responsibility, time management, self-discipline, and independence are deeply embedded in the boarding routine. The boarding houses are equipped with leisure facilities and self-study rooms. Meals served in the dining hall are hygienic, nutritious, and offer a variety of options. The wellness centre, staffed by trained doctors and nurses, oversees the physical health of the students. The entire campus is under 24/7 CCTV surveillance and protected by trained security personnel to ensure a safe environment. Boarders are always supervised and are never left unattended. They live, learn, play, and thrive in a structured and nurturing space that gives parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in safe and caring hands.
| The Boarding Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Class I to V | Class VI to XII | ||
| Wake-up | 6.30 am | Wake-up | 6.00 am |
| Get ready for School | 6.30 am to 7.30 am | Get ready for School | 6.00 am to 7.00 am |
| Breakfast | 7.30 am to 8.00 am | Breakfast | 7.00 am to 7.30 am |
| Prep/Extra Classes | 8.00 am to 9.00 am | School Hours | 7.30 am to 1.30 pm |
| School Hours | 9.00 am to 3.00 pm | Lunch | 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm |
| Activity | 3.15 pm to 4.30 pm | Extra Classes/Rest | 2.00 pm to 3.15 pm |
| Change/Rest | 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm | Activity | 3.15 pm to 4.30 pm |
| Snacks | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm | Change/Rest | 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm |
| Night Tutorials | 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm | Snacks | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm |
| Dinner | 8.00 pm to 8.30 pm | Night Tutorials | 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm |
| Recreation | 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm | Dinner | 8.00 pm to 8.30 pm |
| Lights off (I-V) | 10.00 pm | Recreation | 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm |
| Lights off (VI-VIII) | 10.00 pm | ||
| Self-Study (IX-XII) | 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm | ||