A good school is one which takes care of its pupils in a manner that enables them to get a sound foundation for dealing with life.
In addition it is essential for a good school to transmit knowledge of various subjects that are considered necessary in a way that the pupils are able to grasp the ideas and also appreciate them.

In my opinion a good school needs to focus not only on academic instruction but also on physical development, mental/intellectual growth, sensitivity to cultural issues and other such aspects which are essential not only to make a child get academic knowledge but also to sensitize him to the essential aspects of life.

• It is essential for a school to transmit moral and ethical values to the children.
• The child should get a broadening of the vision to enable him to deal with the world as a global village. Efforts need to be made to enhance the confidence level in every child
• The school must ensure that a sound foundation is laid for a child to become a good citizen of his country. A child must also have feelings of caring, sharing, compassion, mercy and other such qualities which would enable him to become humane in his nature.
• A basic requirement is that a child must learn to respect his parents, teachers, senior members of the society etc. A good school should ensure that the child loves going to the school and does not treat it as a place where he has to go by compulsion.
• The atmosphere should be friendly although the discipline needs to be strict. The teachers should be regarded by every child as friends/philosophers/guides rather than someone of whom they are scared.
• By the time the child leaves the school he should have acquired the ability to think independently and to also act as a member of a team.