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The City of Hyderabad is popularly known as the 'City of Pearls'. This city has various popular names; 'city of the Nawaabs’, ‘Cyberabaad, among others. But, this glorious city is also the hub of yet another important aspect of the growing Indian society; education. The city is also the testimony of wise leadership that has allowed Hyderabad to thrive to the test of time. It was the expert leadership of the Qutub Shahis and later Nizam-Ul-Mulk Feroze Jung Asif. The city has stood strong and tall through the Mughal reign and later the British Raj. Hyderabad or its successful existence across the waves of time shows the importance of a well-balanced leadership. It was the congeniality of the Nizam, that allowed this precious city to stay un-touched from the wraths of the political turmoil of the time.
There is no denying the fact that the city is a hub of rich culture and fine tradition, interwoven within the fabrics of Modern times. This was not a coincidence; in fact, the cultural richness of the city is a result of the keen eye that the rulers had throughout their reign. At first, it was the Qutub Shahi dynasty that ruled the city for around 171 years. It was during this time, that learning, knowledge, and education became the main priority. This era saw great development in the Indo-Islamic and Persian literature; a great feat at the time. It was around this time that Golconda grew to be recognized as the center for Pearls, Diamond, fine fabric, and also refinement of the arms for the military.
It was in the year 1724, that Mir Quamaruddin, later known as the ‘Nizam’ founded the Asif Jahi Dynasty. It was the Nizam who relocated the capital from Aurangabad to Hyderabad; a smart move that ensured the further development of the city. It was during this time that the introduction of various languages was bough about. Urdu, Telugu, Persian, Marathi, were widely spoken and used during this time. The Nizam was heroic in establishing a fine friendship with the French and British, as they started to exercise their control over the country. He was honored with the title ‘Faithfull, Ally of the British Government” and the city continued to flourish. It was during the rule of the seven Nizams for 224 years, that the city of Hyderabad experienced massive growth in Culture and Economics. It was the largest Princely state in India and merged with the Union of India after its independence. This way, a well-balanced leadership, and intelligent reign ensured that the city of Hyderabad retained its rich culture and continued to flourish despite the changes in the waves of time.
Currently, the city of Hyderabad is much sought after, when it comes to a fine education. It has continued with its legacy of being the 'hub of learning' with the change in time. Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, and English are widely spoken languages here. The education is modeled on the (10+2) system, where the School education is under the administration of the School Education department from class 1 to 10th. For the class 10th, the SSC board is followed with the examination being held by the Board of Secondary Education. This is followed by Intermediate Education which is conducted under the Board of Intermediate Education. Also, the government of Hyderabad has a reservation for the financially challenged sections of the society with a 50% limit.
The city is home to some of the best schools, colleges, and institutes in the country. Worth a mention are BITS Pilani, Foreign Language, University of Hyderabad, and the International Institute of Information Technology.
Here, CBSE, CISCE, IGSCE IB, and Montessori schools are available. Also, the city has been accepting of the latest in education with the introduction of the Techno Schools that have been custom-made by the NexSchools.
CBSE Schools: The city has some great CBSE schools, like, Jubilee Hill Public School, Delhi School of Excellence, Kennedy High: The Global School, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Oakridge International School, DPS, and Kendra Vidyalaya to name a few. These schools are equipped with the system to prepare the students for various competitive examinations like IIT JEE and more.
ICSE Schools: With about 80 ICSE schools to boast of, Hyderabad is great for those seeking this option. Some of the schools worth a mention are NASR school, Ramyadevi Public School, NASR school, St.George’s Grammer School, Vidyaranya High school, and many more.
IGCSE/ IB Schools: As mentioned earlier, the city has remained to be one of the pioneers in embracing the latest in education. The IB and IG board was first introduced in the year 1968 with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Henceforth, the City of Hyderabad was quick to introduce this board which allowed the students returning from overseas to continue with their education while in the country. Some of the best International schools are The International School of Hyderabad, Global International School, Johnson Grammar School, Oakridge International School, Begumpet, The Hyderabad Public School, and much more.
State Board: Despite the introduction being some of the latest in learning, the city still is the home for some of the best State Board schools. These are affordable with an easy-to-follow curriculum that makes it one of the most wanted among people from various backgrounds. Some of the best State Board schools in the city are; Gowtham Model School, Sister Nivedita School, National School, St.Peter’s Grammer School, St.Ann’s Grammer School, St. Pius X Girls High School.
Hyderabad is one of the most sought-after destinations for education after tourism. Despite being welcoming for the latest in learning, ideas, and technology, the city still has a great grip on its traditional roots. Here children from across the world folk together to achieve higher education and a prosperous future ahead. This is mainly because the government of Hyderabad takes great measures in ensuring safety and security at the right places. This has led to the emergence of some of the best boarding facilities within educational institutes.
The Boarding Schools: The hostel facilities in the city are among the best. This includes the security measures that each of the institutes ensures to bring about among the student. Most of these facilities are within the campus area so that the students do not have to spend time, money, and energy traveling across the city. Most of these units are wi-fi enabled, comprise of banks, tailor, book center, Shop, medical facility, restaurant, and more. However, the boarding facilities generally include an extra fee in addition to the tuition fee. Some of the best in boarding schools are Heritage Valley School, Kennedy High Global School, Indus International School, Sreenidhi International School, Abhyasa International Residential Public school, Gowtham Model School, among the best.
This is the latest to hit the learning sector and Hyderabad has been quick to introduce the same to its public. The main concept of techno schools is to 'go textbook free completely. This is done with the large-scale introduction to the latest technology in the field of learning. The board can be ICSE, CBSE, or even the State Board, however, the learning method involves the full-scale Digital space. The best techno schools in Hyderabad are Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Kakatya Techno School, Sri Gayatri Techno School, Narayana E-Techno School among others.
Top Schools near the Secunderabad Railway Station: St. Francis Girls high School, St. Mary’S College of Pharmacy, St.Mary’s High School Secunderabad, Gandhi Medical College, At. Anns High School,
Top Schools Near the Rajiv Gandhi Airport: Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, Vardhaman College of Engineering, Sri Sri Academy, Blue Bird School, IMT Hyderabad, GMR Varalakhsmi Foundation, Tukkuguda,
Hyderabad has constantly endeavored the changes that have arrived it's way. The city is known for its stability in terms of Politics and social infrastructure. This is the main reason it is one of the prime locations when it comes to the establishment of various institutes and technology sectors. The fine balance between the modern age and the traditional values has made Hyderabad a home to many who seek a future and fortune. Be it research, IT, education, or tourism; Hyderabad is a perfect place to be when it comes to acquiring higher education and career prospects.