Established by the well-known KLE Society of Karnataka, the school recognises the need for quality education that prepares children to face an increasingly competitive and changing world. KLE Society runs around 290 educational institutions, including reputed medical and engineering colleges, across the country. It is one of India’s largest networks of institutions offering higher and technical education. KLE Society completed 100 years of dedicated service in 2016.

With the strong support and expertise of its parent organisation, Basava International School has embraced innovation and an out-of-the-box approach to school education.The school’s teaching methodologies and programmes have been thoughtfully designed to address the evolving needs of children, including those from families where both parents are working. The approach is holistic: students learn, solve problems, collaborate and grow within the classroom. They return home with the understanding that learning can be enjoyable, meaningful and a collective experience.

Basava International School is regarded as one of the leading schools in South Delhi. In a vibrant and nurturing environment, children are prepared not merely for examinations, but for life.

The school maintains an ideal student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Concepts are explained through audio-visual techniques and other innovative teaching methods, while classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards. Project-based learning and experimentation make the learning process engaging, experiential and exciting.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an integral part of the teaching-learning process. Students are encouraged to maintain healthy lifestyles through regular morning exercises, swimming and sports activities conducted on the school’s spacious grounds. They also develop social awareness through debates, exhibitions, symposia, camps and social outreach programmes. Cultural programmes and co-curricular activities are organised through various Houses and Clubs. In essence, the school actively pursues the learning goals and competencies essential for the 21st century.

Basava International School has consistently performed well in the CBSE Board Examinations, with students earning merit certificates at the senior secondary level and achieving outstanding results at the Class X level. Its students also participate in international programmes, while academicians and environmentalists from various countries regularly visit the school.

The school has also achieved distinction in sports, including winning the zonal basketball championship. Students of Basava have represented the states of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in cricket.

The school’s Environment Club participates in the US-sponsored GLOBE Programme. Basava also encourages students to reach out to underprivileged communities through planned and organised activities, while the Interact Club works in collaboration with various NGOs.

Basava stands out for its emphasis on care, innovation and holistic development. The school believes that tradition and culture serve as a guiding force, helping young people remain grounded while navigating an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world. This balance between heritage and modernity is especially important in an age where geographical and cultural boundaries are becoming increasingly fluid.