Nasr School is one of the most sought-after schools in Hyderabad and is run by the NASR Education Society. It was founded by Begum Anees Khan for her daughter, Aliya in the year 1965, in partnership with Mrs. Raees Hassan and Begum Najamuddin Khan.
The title of the institution was coined after a renowned saint, Hazrat Abu Nasr. This saint hailing from the Deccan was the religious mentor to Begum Anees Khan’s father.
Nasr Boys School was started in the year 1998. It’s an English medium, day school for boys with classes from Nursery to Class X.
The Word NASR, in the Arabic language, means HELP. Embossing the significance of its title; the organization also runs a school for underprivileged girls.
The children here are imparted education free of charge. This indicates the authorities are not merely concerned about establishing their name or brand but are also contributing towards the overall development of society. What a wonderful way to live up to its title in the literal sense!
Location
Nasr Boys School is located at Gachibowli, near Serlingampally Mandal. The campus is spread across a huge area of 5 acres providing first-class amenities. The school’s credibility stands unparalleled in the fraternity.
Curriculum
The school is affiliated to CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations). The school focuses on preparing students to face the challenges of the 21st century. Talent acquisition and exploitation are critical aspects of the curriculum.
Fee Structure
Nasr boys school offers value education and numerous activities for its students. The average fee is 1,40,000 INR per annum.
Infrastructure and Facilities
With a superb faculty, compelling academic structure, a plethora of co-curricular activities, and an exceptional campus – Nasr Boys School has everything a parent would desire for his/her child.
Classrooms
The classrooms are well-ventilated with an apt area to give personal space to each child. There is enough room to keep their personal belongings in their lockers. The soft boards on the walls add to the energetic vibe. They display student talent in line with concepts being taught in the class.
Laboratory
At Nasr, the students are motivated to gain practical knowledge. The well-equipped labs provide the students with all the amenities to perform experiments; thereby enriching their knowledge.
Library
The school offers a state-of-the-art library focussing on the effective and fruitful use of information and ideas. The regular library sessions impart updated and apt information to their learners.
The library also provides sufficient resources for the students and teachers to conduct research work. Apart from books and journals from all genres, the children also have access to educational videos.
Another highlight of the school is their Online Library. This digital tool is a breakthrough in the sphere of education; thereby improvising learning and development patterns.
Playground
Nasr Boys boosts of a massive playground for the children. There are areas demarcated for Football, Hockey, Basket Ball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, and Cricket.
The school management rates Physical Education as an integral part of child growth. Regular games are organized, and boys show immense enthusiasm in the fields. The students have displayed remarkable performance in the District and National Level Competitions.
The school also has a separate play area for toddlers. The slides and swings facilitate enjoyment and make the little ones fall in love with schooling.
Co-curricular Activities
The Nasr philosophy attaches high significance to team building and sportsman spirit. It is believed that these attributes personify the true personality of a child. Hence one witness a series of co-curricular activities performed and encouraged at every level.
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) – This was introduced in the year 2002-2003 via an august oath-taking ceremony to work selflessly towards the unity and integrity of India. Regular training sessions, annual camps, and promotion tests are held. Presently almost 100 students undergo training at the Nasr that represent the 33 Andhra Battalion NCC Sangareddy District.
- Clubs and Societies – Students are encouraged to form clubs and societies like Nature Club, Nasr Riding Club, Nasr Dramatic Society, Space Club, and Nasr Literary Club. These clubs help the students to work together on a common platform towards assigned projects and for social purposes.
- Indo-Japan Student Exchange Programme – The school encourages learning and development of the students with respect to varied cultures. The school conducted a student exchange programme with children from Miyoshi, a city in Japan. The interaction helped to broaden the intellectual horizons of the students.
- S.U.P.W (Socially Useful Productive Work) – The children are motivated to raise funds and help the underprivileged sections of the society. Boys also participate in gardening and conservation of nature.
Academics
The credentials of the faculty members of this prestigious institution speak for themselves. The school faculty is exceptionally well qualified and experienced in their respective domain.
The methods of teaching are consistently upgraded keeping into consideration, innovative methodologies like interactive sessions, presentations, and videos. Such methods are helpful to validate knowledge gained and reasoning skills in children.
Awards & Achievements
Nasr takes excessive pride in its list of achievements in the past few years.
- NASR Boys School was ranked as the No. 1 Day School for Boys in Andhra / Telangana, and No.1 in Hyderabad, and No. 9 in India by Education World.
- Nasr Boys School’s Principal, Mir Hafeezuddin Ahmed received the ‘Acharya Devo Bhav’ award in the year 2014 by the Brainfeed Magazine.>
- Mir Hafeezuddin Ahmed also received the ‘Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award’ by Global Achiever Foundation.
Nasr as a brand in India has been growing at a fast pace. It has been ranked among the Top 100 schools of Asia and one of the most promising brands in India by WCRC Magazine.