The Sports School Integrated Badminton and Academics Residential Program
Badminton training with schooling
Residential program combining professional badminton training with CBSE or State Board schooling for student-athletes from about grade 5 to grade 12.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Academic-year based, residential or day boarding
Eligibility
For student-athletes from about grade 5 to grade 12 who want to pursue badminton alongside CBSE or State Board schooling. Co-educational, with beginner, intermediate and advanced batches; admission is by assessment. Boarding and day options are available.
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Seeking to combine badminton training with school education
- Admission through a sports-skills assessment and academics interaction
- Suitable for beginner to advanced players
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Opens doors to
A tie-up with Jain University supports a pathway to higher studies alongside the sports and academics model.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Fill the online application and pay the application fee
- 2Attend a sports-skills assessment
- 3Take part in an interaction with the academics team
- 4Receive the admission decision and confirm enrolment
Rules and guidelines
- Admission is by a sports-skills assessment and an academics interaction
- Players are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced batches
- Both residential boarding and day-boarding options are available
- Academics follow the CBSE or State Board curriculum
Fees and financial support
Fee details
A non-refundable application fee of ₹5,000 applies. Annual fees cover academics, sports training, fitness, nutrition counselling and, for residential students, hostel and mess; published annual figures vary by board and by the residential or day-boarding option, and are confirmed by the school at admission.
About this opportunity
The Sports School Integrated Badminton and Academics Residential Program combines professional badminton training with formal CBSE or State Board schooling on a single residential campus, for student-athletes who want to pursue the sport seriously without compromising their education.
Student-athletes follow a sports-driven curriculum that blends daily badminton training with academics, fitness and conditioning, nutrition counselling and mental conditioning. Players are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced batches by skill level, and the badminton academy is mentored by leading coaches with a student-exchange link to a top national academy.
Admission is through an assessment of the student's sports skills together with an interaction with the academics team. Boarding and day options are available, and the integrated model supports a long-term pathway in badminton alongside school education.
What your child will do
- Daily badminton skill and technique training
- CBSE or State Board academics
- Strength, endurance and agility fitness training
- Nutrition and mental conditioning
- Tournament exposure and camps
Mentors and faculty
Pullela Gopichand as chief mentor and head coach Siddharth Thakur, with the Anup Sridhar Badminton Academy
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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Frequently asked questions
Is the programme residential?
Yes. The Sports School is a co-educational day and boarding facility. Residential students stay in hostels with mess facilities, while a day-boarding option is also available, both combining academics with daily badminton training.
Which board does the school follow?
The school follows the CBSE curriculum, with a State Board option, and has a tie-up with Jain University for higher studies. Academics are integrated with the badminton training schedule.
How are students admitted?
Admission is through an online application with a non-refundable application fee, followed by a sports-skills assessment and an interaction with the academics team. Players are then grouped into beginner, intermediate or advanced batches.
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