The Lawrence School, Sanawar
| The Lawrence School, Sanawar | |
|---|---|
School logo | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 30°54′07″N 76°59′38″E / 30.902°N 76.994°E |
| Information | |
| Former names | The Lawrence Royal Military School |
| Type | Private boarding school |
| Motto | Never Give In |
| Established | 15 April 1847 |
| Founder | Henry Montgomery Lawrence |
| School district | Solan |
| Staff | 70 |
| Grades | Lower III (Class 5) - Upper VI (Class 12) |
| Campus size | 139 Acres |
| Colors | Red and white |
| School fees | Approx. 9–11 lakh per annum |
| Affiliation | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Alumni | Old Sanawarians (OSs) |
| Houses |
|
| Headmaster | Ms. Ruchi Pradhan Datta |
| Website | www |
The Lawrence School, Sanawar is a private boarding school in Himachal Pradesh, India. Located near Kasauli in Shimla Hills, it was established in 1847. Its history, influence, and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious and oldest schools in the world. It is the oldest co-educational boarding school in Asia.
Situated in Solan district, Sanawar is about an hour's drive from Chandigarh. The school, founded by Sir Henry Lawrence and his wife Honoria, is one of the oldest surviving boarding schools.
The school is often referred to as "Sanawar". It is situated at a height of 1,750 metres and spread over an area of 139 acres, heavily forested with pine, deodar and other conifer trees. The school has been ranked among the best residential schools of India. In May 2013 Sanawar created history by becoming the first school in the world to send a team of seven students to climb Mount Everest. The motto of the school is "Never Give In".
Sanawar is affiliated to India's Central Board of Secondary Education. Children are admitted to Sanawar in February each year, at the age of nine and ten years. Class Five (Lower III) is preferred as the entry point. Admission is based on a competitive entrance examination, held the preceding November, followed by a personal interview.