From which grade is boarding available?
Boarding is available for students from Grade V to Grade XII.
Boarding Life at Greenhills
Residential life at The Greenhills Public School, in Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala, is available for students from Grade V to Grade XII. This page explains how boarding works — supervision, daily routines, evening study, meals, health care, and staying in touch with families.
Residential Care
Reassurance for parents, growth for students.
Four questions come up in almost every boarding conversation we have with parents. Who is responsible for my child at ten at night? Will they actually study, or just be supervised? What happens if they fall ill? And how often will I hear from them?
The sections below answer those in order, using only what the school has confirmed. If something you need is not covered here, please ask us directly rather than assume — the admissions team will answer it on the phone.
Schedule a Boarding VisitBoarding Essentials
- SupervisionWardens on duty 24 hours, with separate hostels for boys and girls.
- Structured studyTimetabled evening study supervised by teachers and wardens.
- Meals & healthAll meals included; on-campus infirmary with a resident nurse.
- Parent communicationDesignated visiting days and direct contact with wardens.
Eligibility
Who can board at Greenhills
Boarding is available for students from Grade V to Grade XII. Greenhills runs as both a day school and a residential school — boarding is optional, and only residential students pay the hostel fee. Day scholars pay tuition alone.
Boys and girls are accommodated in separate hostels, each with its own wardens and mentors.
Our boarding community includes students from outside India — families in the Middle East and elsewhere have children boarding with us.
Tuition and hostel costs are shown separately for every class on the fee structure page.
Location
Boarding School in Wayanad, Kerala
The Greenhills Public School is in Sulthan Bathery, in Wayanad district, Kerala. Alongside its day school, it runs a residential programme for students from Grade V to Grade XII.
Families considering boarding can read the admissions process, check the published fee structure, and arrange a campus visit before applying.
Daily Rhythm
A day in the boarding house
Boarding works because the day has a shape. Students know what happens next, and so do their parents.
Morning
Wake, wash, and get ready for the school day, supervised by hostel wardens.
Breakfast
Breakfast before the school day begins.
School day
Boarders join day scholars for the regular CBSE timetable — the academic day is identical. See Academics for how each stage is taught.
Sport and activities
Boarders have full access to the indoor and outdoor sports facilities, arts programmes and leadership clubs. School Life covers what is on offer.
Evening study
A structured, timetabled study period supervised by teachers and wardens — the part of boarding that most changes academic outcomes.
Dinner and personal time
Dinner, then free time for reading, friends, and winding down.
Lights out
Wardens remain on duty overnight.
Safety
Supervision and safety
A residential school is responsible for children around the clock, not just during lessons. That responsibility is a staffing question before it is anything else.
Greenhills has been running in Wayanad since 2001 and is a CBSE-affiliated school. Our statutory disclosures, including affiliation and infrastructure documents, are published in full on the mandatory disclosures page.
How safety is managed
- 24/7 warden supervisionWardens on duty at all hours in both hostels.
- CCTV in common areasMonitored common spaces across the residences.
- On-campus infirmaryA resident nurse based on site.
- Hospital tie-upsArrangements with local hospitals for emergencies.
Academics
Study support after the school day
The strongest argument for boarding is usually academic. Boarders follow structured evening study hours supervised by teachers and wardens, so homework happens in a quiet, staffed setting rather than alone.
Our teaching staff are listed on the faculty page, and the stage-by-stage academic approach is set out under academics.
Food
Meals and nutrition
The school kitchen provides balanced, hygienic meals with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. All meals are included in the hostel fee — there is no separate mess or catering charge, and no hidden extras for food, laundry or accommodation. The fee structure shows the single all-inclusive figure.
Health
Health and medical care
There is an infirmary on campus with a resident nurse, and the school has tie-ups with local hospitals for anything that needs more than on-site care.
Communication
Staying in touch with your child
Parents are welcome on designated visiting days, and can contact hostel wardens directly for an update on how their child is settling.
The remaining details — which days, phone access, and how the school reports on progress — are being confirmed and will be published here in full rather than explained only after admission.
Contact the SchoolWhat we can state today
- Visiting daysParents welcome on designated days.
- Warden contactDirect line to the hostel warden for updates.
- Separate hostelsBoys and girls have their own wardens and mentors.
Weekends
Weekends and downtime
Boarders have full access to the school's indoor and outdoor sports facilities, arts programmes and leadership clubs, alongside the house system that runs through the year.
See School Life and our house system for what runs through the week.
Facilities
Boarding facilities
Students are accommodated in dormitories that are air-conditioned and well-ventilated, with modern sanitation facilities. The residences sit on the same campus as the classrooms and grounds.
Photographs of the campus are in the gallery, though the most useful thing is to see the boarding houses in person.
Fees
What boarding costs
The hostel fee is a single all-inclusive figure covering accommodation, meals and laundry. There are no separate charges for those three. Only residential students pay it — day scholars pay tuition alone.
Tuition and hostel fees are published in full, class by class and term by term, including a total cost of attendance for boarding students.
Admissions
How to apply for boarding
Boarding admission follows the same route as day admission — you select the residential option during the application — with a campus visit we strongly encourage first.
Enquire
Tell us your child's class and that you are considering residential schooling. Our admissions team will call you back.
Submit an enquiry →Visit the boarding houses
See the residences and meet the wardens who would be responsible for your child.
Arrange a visit →Apply online
Complete the application and select the residential option.
Start an application →Confirm the place
The admissions team will confirm the offer, the fee schedule and joining arrangements.
See the full admission process →
Questions
Boarding FAQs
The questions parents ask us most often.
Are boys and girls housed separately?
Yes. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, each with its own wardens and mentors.
What kind of rooms are provided?
Dormitories, air-conditioned and well-ventilated, with modern sanitation facilities.
How is student safety ensured?
24/7 warden supervision, CCTV in common areas, an on-campus infirmary with a resident nurse, and tie-ups with local hospitals for emergencies.
What about food and nutrition?
The school kitchen provides balanced, hygienic meals with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Meals are included in the hostel fee.
How do students study in the evenings?
Boarders follow structured evening study hours supervised by teachers and wardens.
Can parents visit their children?
Yes. Parents are welcome on designated visiting days, and can contact hostel wardens for updates.
Are co-curricular activities available for boarders?
Yes. Boarders have full access to indoor and outdoor sports facilities, arts programmes and leadership clubs.
Do international or NRI students board here?
Yes. Students from the Middle East and other countries are part of our boarding community.
Is boarding compulsory?
No. Greenhills is both a day school and a residential school, and only boarders pay the hostel fee.
What does the hostel fee cover?
Accommodation, meals and laundry, as a single all-inclusive figure. See the fee structure.
How can I apply for boarding?
Apply through the normal admission process and select the residential option. Start an application.
Visit Us
See the boarding houses for yourself.
No brochure settles a boarding decision. Walk the campus, see where your child would sleep, eat and study, and ask the wardens your own questions.