"Hello"  magazine specialising in celebrity news has in its May09 issue, a write up on A list academic institutions (schools) in India and abroad.
The article " Top Ranks" is about schools that are hallmarks of education,coveted as markers of identity and lineage of families of prominence.

Sanawar features in the A list amongst the boarding schools in India after Doon, Welham Girls and Rishi Valley.

The article reads- " Today a historic landmark, The Lawrence school in Himachal excudes an old world charm and timeless reverence. With its characteristic red roofs visible on the horizon for miles in all directions,the estate is a veritable wonderland of rambling paths,trees.flowers and exotic birdlife.

To the north, on a clear sparkling morning, the panoramic view of the snowclad peeks of the Himalayas can be seen, while to the south are rolling hills leading down to the plains. Student Life is fostered within this idyllic enviroment. Sanawar as its affectionately called has the distinction of being the first co-ed boarding school in the world. It was founded in April of 1847 by Sir Henry Montogomery Lawrence . In 1853 Sanawar was presented with the Kings Colour, one amongst the only six schools or colleges in the British Empire the others being Eton, Shrewbury, Cheltenham, Duke of Yorks Royal Military School and Royal Military College in Sandurst.It holds the longest unbroken record for holding its Colur. From Colonial India to Societal India, Sanawar brags a pretty high celeb quotient. Attracting a broad spectrum of India starriest, from Sanjay Dutt, to the likes of Omar Abdullah, Ness Wadia and Maneka Gandhi, this school definately provides that elite niche to your childs education.

School Motto- Never Give In.