Hopetown Girls' School vs Kasiga School

	H Hopetown Girls' School Dehradun, India	K Kasiga School Dehradun, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹630,000 - 1,030,000	Fees / year ₹650,000 - 990,000
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 9 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School (boarding)	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 30
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Hopetown Girls' School is on Rajawala Road, PO Selaqui, Dehradun 248011, Uttarakhand, India. It is on the outskirts of Dehradun, in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a girls' boarding school.	Location Purkul Village, off the Dehradun–Mussoorie Highway, Dehradun 248 009, Uttarakhand, India. It is 4 km off the busy Dehradun–Mussoorie Highway, 21 km from Mussoorie, and 16 km from Dehradun railway station. The nearest railway station is Dehradun (16 km); the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (24 km from Dehradun).
Stages	Stages Middle School; Senior School	Stages Grade IV to XII
School type	School type The school is a fully residential all-girls boarding school.	School type Boarding school. Grades IV to XII. Affiliated to CBSE and CAIE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Kasiga hosts students from India, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Bangladesh, United States of America, Canada, Singapore and Russia.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and admission fees - Registration fee (one-time, non‑refundable): INR 15,000.00. - Admission fee (one-time, non‑refundable, payable at admission): INR 75,000.00. Tuition and boarding fees (per term and annual items) - School Fee (per term): INR 480,000.00. There are two terms per academic year. - Interest‑free refundable security deposit (equivalent to one term's fee): INR 480,000.00. - Imprest deposit (advance against incidental expenses): INR 60,000.00 (adjusted against uniforms, medical, books/stationery, clubs, coaches, trips, tuck shop, extra diet, late fees, escorted homeward journeys, and similar incidental charges). - IGSCE fee (per annum) — payable by Grade 9 & 10 students choosing the IGCSE curriculum: INR 50,000.00 (payable along with Term I fee). Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year divided into two terms: Term I (April–September) and Term II (October–March). Term I fee is payable by 31 March; Term II fee is payable by 30 September. - Fees are raised annually (the school's published guidance notes that fees are increased each year by approximately 10% to cover inflation and salary increases). Expense bills are raised twice a year to replenish the Imprest deposit. - Payment methods accepted: Demand Draft, RTGS/NEFT (bank transfer), Payment Gateway. Cheques and cash are not accepted. - Bank transfer / RTGS details (as published for fee payment): Beneficiary name: HOPETOWN GIRLS' SCHOOL; Bank: Punjab National Bank, Karanpur Branch, E.C. Road, Dehradun; Account number: 04101010002000; IFSC: PUNB0041010; SWIFT: PUNBINBBDPR. Boarding fees - The school operates as a girls' residential school. The published School Fee (per term) is presented as the principal per‑term charge for students; the fee schedule does not publish a separate, distinct hostel fee amount on the published fee page. The refundable security deposit is specified as equivalent to one term's fee. Other costs and incidental charges - The Imprest deposit is used to cover and replenish charges such as uniforms, medical expenses, books and stationery, art materials, performing arts and club activities, extra coaching, certain trips and outings, school photographs and publications, IT costs, pocket money/tuck shop charges, dry‑cleaning, extra diet, late fees, and other incidental items listed in the school's fee notes. Additional activities outside the regular curriculum are adjusted against the Imprest deposit and billed separately. Classes held during winter holidays for board examinees and Board examination expenses will be charged extra. Expense bills to replenish Imprest are issued twice a year. Refunds and withdrawal policy - Written withdrawal notice: It is mandatory to give three months' written notice to the Principal before withdrawing a child prior to the end of the academic year (notice must be given latest by 31 December). If three months' written notice is not given, three months' fees will be deducted from the security deposit. If a pupil is withdrawn any time after 1 April (after the start of the academic year) then six months' fees will be deducted. The date of receipt of the withdrawal letter by the Principal is taken as the date of notice. - Security deposit refund: A formal written request for the security deposit refund is required; security refunds are processed after the school audit and are made at the end of November. Fee payment options (summary) - Demand Draft payable in favour of HOPETOWN GIRLS' SCHOOL; bank transfer via RTGS/NEFT to the published account; online payment via the school's Payment Gateway. Cheques and cash are not accepted. Parents are asked to provide UTR/RTGS details to the accounts office when making electronic transfers.	Fee details Fees overview (Academic year 2026–2027) One‑time admission charges (payable only at time of admission) - Registration fee (non‑refundable): INR 15,000; International: US $500. - Admission fee (non‑refundable): INR 1,00,000; International: US $2,000. - Establishment fee (non‑refundable): INR 60,000; International: US $500. - Security deposit (refundable without interest): INR 1,00,000; International: US $2,500. - Grand total (one‑time charges at admission): INR 2,75,000; International: US $5,500. Annual tuition + boarding fees (detailed per term and per year group) - CBSE (Indian students) — Class IV–V: Term I INR 3,25,000; Term II INR 3,25,000; Total per year INR 6,50,000. - CBSE (Indian students) — Class VI–VIII: Term I INR 4,17,500; Term II INR 4,17,500; Total per year INR 8,35,000. - CBSE (Indian students) — Class IX–XII: Term I INR 4,65,000; Term II INR 4,65,000; Total per year INR 9,30,000. - CAIE (Indian students) — IGCSE (Class IX & X): Term I INR 4,95,000; Term II INR 4,95,000; Total per year INR 9,90,000. - CAIE (Indian students) — AS & A Level (Class XI & XII): Term I INR 4,95,000; Term II INR 4,95,000; Total per year INR 9,90,000. - Annual fees for international students (boarding + tuition): Class IV–VIII: Term I US $6,000; Term II US $6,000; Total US $12,000 per year. Class IX–XII: Term I US $7,000; Term II US $7,000; Total US $14,000 per year. Student personal imprest account and joining kit - Security deposit toward student's personal imprest account (to be paid with 1st instalment): INR 75,000; International: US $1,000. A minimum balance of INR 40,000 must be maintained during the year. - Joining kit (new students only; to provide summer/winter uniform and bedding at time of joining): INR 75,000 advance; International: US $1,000 advance. Other costs and recurring extras (examples of items billed or required in addition to the above) - Textbooks, stationery, house fund, sports kit, special sports/activity charges, tuck shop and food‑court expenses, excursions and educational tours, adventure camps/treks, annual day charges, external sports event/camp expenses, postage/telephone/photocopy, escort charges for travel, medical referrals and specialised treatment, ambulance charges, transport charges, ERP charges. Examination fees for Cambridge/IGCSE/AS & A Level are invoiced separately. - Late reporting fee (for late return after exeat/vacations): INR 2,000 per day. - Minimum imprest and typical imprest replenishment requirements are stated and are additional to the annual boarding school fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fee year is split into two terms: Term I (April–September) and Term II (October–March). Due dates: 1 January (1st instalment) and 1 July (2nd instalment). A facility to pay the full annual fee in two instalments is provided. - A 2% concession is available on the annual fee when the full year fee is paid as a lump sum. - Late payment penalty: INR 250 per day once past the due date; non‑payment beyond three months may result in the student's name being struck off the school rolls. No waiver of fine is permitted. - Sibling discount: 10% on the annual school fee for the younger sibling while an elder sibling is enrolled; the discount is applicable only if fees are paid within the stipulated period. Boarding - The annual fees published are for the boarding school (tuition + boarding combined); boarding is not offered as a separately priced day‑student option once a student is admitted as a boarder. Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawal notices and refunds for new admissions: the withdrawal form must be submitted (hard copy or by email) by 31 December to entitle non‑payment of fees for the next academic year. If withdrawal notice is given after 31 December up to 31 March, three months' fees will be charged extra. Withdrawal after the start of the academic year (1 April) will result in the full‑year fee being charged/forfeited. - Security deposit refund: the security deposit is refundable without interest; refund processing is initiated by the end of the calendar year in which the student leaves the school. Any arrears, imprest spend or penalties will be adjusted from the security deposit before refund. Security deposit is non‑transferable. - General refund rule: fees already paid will be forfeited in specified circumstances; if expulsion or suspension occurs on disciplinary grounds, no refund is payable. Examination and board‑related exceptions are invoiced separately as stated.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a fully residential school where boarding is fundamental to the overall development of children. The campus provides 24x7 safety and security with CCTV in operation, and a medical setup including an infirmary with residential nurses and a daily doctor, plus an on-site ambulance and visiting doctors.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Joining kit includes the school summer/winter uniform and bedding.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The dining offers a well-balanced diet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai dishes; the menu is updated regularly in consultation with the mess committee and a qualified nutritionist.
House system	House system —	House system There is a house system, and the House Cup is awarded to the best House of the year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school lists a School Management Committee (SMC) and a Parents Teachers Association (PTA) as part of its governance structures in Mandatory Public Disclosure.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE (IX–X) and Cambridge AS/A Level (XI–XII). Cambridge IGCSE is a two-year course for 14 to 16-year-olds, with a wide choice of 19 subjects. The Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Cambridge Advanced (A) Levels are offered for the senior years during 2025–26.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates study at leading universities worldwide, including University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, Arizona State University, Union College, Monash University, University of Manitoba, and King's College London.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral culture with a full-time counsellor on campus; the Council runs sessions that encourage girls to talk, share, and express themselves.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care supports the growth and well-being of every student across physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. It includes proactive elements such as building resilience and promoting a culture of respect, teamwork and participation. Reactive elements include providing comfort in response to hurt and encouragement after disappointment. The programme aims to create belonging, facilitate peer support, track individual progress, and enable early intervention for specific needs while nurturing exceptional abilities. Counselling is an integral part of pastoral care, with one-on-one and group sessions to help students address homesickness, conflicts, coping strategies and academic pressures, and referrals to outside professionals when needed.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Educator (SEN) on staff. Early intervention in identifying and addressing specific needs is enabled by the pastoral framework, and progress for individual students is tracked. The presence of SEN staff and proactive identification supports students with diverse learning needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Languages programme focuses on the development of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening skills of second language learners.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Full-time counsellor on campus and a pastoral culture support mental wellbeing; health services contribute to student wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care supports mental wellbeing by focusing on physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development. It includes proactive resilience-building and a culture of respect and teamwork, with counselling as a core component; one-on-one and group sessions help with homesickness, conflicts and academic pressures, and more serious concerns are referred to outside professionals. The counselling unit provides a safe space for students to understand themselves and cope with changes, guided by ongoing progress tracking and support.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Constant staff supervision ensures safety; a Health & Safety manual is maintained; school rules are designed with safety in mind; students participate in emergency evacuation planning.	Safeguarding Kasiga maintains a safeguarding framework with a clear policy on the welfare and respectful treatment of all members of the school community. All staff are trained to prevent harassment, bullying and abuse, with regular meetings, workshops and video sessions to keep the community informed. The school also references a POCSO Committee as part of its safeguarding structure.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Hopetown has a 50-acre campus. A range of sports facilities on the campus enables students to play and compete at state and national levels. The infrastructure includes music rooms, laboratories, and arts studios. The library is large, airy, and colourful. The Performing Arts Centre is state-of-the-art, and Hopetown hosts one of the largest school orchestras in India.	Facilities overview Set against the Mussoorie hills, Kasiga's campus features large open spaces and purpose-built infrastructure designed to influence both learning and living. Classrooms are paired with adjacent open learning spaces, smart boards and ergonomically designed furniture. The campus houses state-of-the-art laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design and Technology, Art and Computer studies, and a Wi‑Fi-enabled environment. An amphitheatre hosts street plays, public speaking and performances, while a Music Centre provides soundproof studios and dedicated spaces for Indian Classical and Western Classical music, with a dance studio and a music theory space. The school offers extensive sports and recreational facilities, including a cricket oval (BCCI-approved), a Deco Turf basketball court, two synthetic tennis courts, a football field, a yoga centre and a half Olympic-size swimming pool, all supported by a 400-seat Central Dining Hall and well-designed dormitories. The infirmary includes twenty beds in the main block and two beds in the academic block, with four nurses and a doctor, and round-the-clock ambulance service; there is a tie-up with Max Hospital for emergencies.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Hopetown offers a range of sports facilities on its 50-acre campus, enabling participation and competition at state and national levels. The school has enthusiastic footballers and basketballers. The swimming program is strong with trained lifeguards. Badminton is a popular sport. Yoga and karate are mandatory for all students. Athletics is currently the strongest sport, with athletes competing at the national level.	Sports facilities Kasiga has world-class outdoor sports facilities. The Oval, the school's cricket field, is top class by Ranji Trophy standards and forms the hub of all physical activity. Other blue-ribbon facilities include a Deco Turf Synthetic IX layered cushioned basketball court and two synthetic tennis courts, a 10 m rifle shooting range and a world-class 25 m heated swimming pool. Kasiga offers the following sports: Cricket, Football, Swimming, Skating, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Athletics and Shooting.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE parallel to ICSE and ISC curriculums. The school is a fully residential girls' school. The library is large, airy, and colourful. The infrastructure includes laboratories and arts studios.	Academic facilities Kasiga provides state-of-the-art laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design and Technology, Art and Computer studies. Classrooms are equipped with adjacent open learning spaces and smart boards, with ergonomically designed desks. The Audio Visual room supports multimedia learning and is used for seminars and multidisciplinary learning opportunities. The campus is Wi‑Fi enabled to integrate technology into teaching and learning. There are dedicated spaces for arts and media, including a Music Centre with soundproof studios, rooms for Indian Classical and Western music, a dance studio and a music theory space.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities All younger children learn a dance form (classical or modern), a musical instrument, and attend drama and singing classes. The school boasts one of the largest orchestras among schools in India and has a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre. Drama is an integral part of the curriculum and the school is a member of ISTA, with performances alongside other schools. Art and Design programs include fine art, pottery, textile, weaving, and sculpture. Students engage in IT, design, and movie-making projects, and the Photography Club publishes its own calendar and hosts an annual exhibition.	Extra curricular facilities Kasiga offers a broad spectrum of arts and activities through clubs and committees tailored to student interests. Arts-related activities include Craft, Pottery, Guitar/Ukulele, Keyboard, Harmonica, Drums/ Percussion, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Vocal, Tabla and Western Vocal. Clubs at Kasiga include English Debate, Hindi Debate, Model United Nations, Science Club, Photography, Theater, Reading Club, School Band and Business Club. Sports are part of the co-curricular program with activities such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Skating, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Athletics and Shooting. The school also emphasizes music and fine arts through its Clubs & Societies and related performances.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Hopetown Girls' School sits on a fifty-acre campus in a picturesque valley near Dehradun, surrounded by a Sal forest with views of the lower Mussoorie hills. The founder, Mr Kamal Sehgal, aimed to build a school for five hundred girls and to develop the infrastructure for them over the years. He wanted a happy place for children to grow up in and chose a 'happy girl' as the school's logo.	History Kasiga School is the manifestation of a dream to create a school of excellence—perpetually rising above in stature and beyond being a structure of brick and mortar with good facilities. In the early 1990s, Mr Ramesh Batta and Mrs Poonam Batta envisioned the best co-ed residential school in Dehradun that was not elitist yet within reach of parents and students aspiring for quality residential education. The foundation was laid on 5 October 2005 in the presence of prominent intellectuals and educators. The building was completed in 2007, and a Board of Management was constituted in April 2007. Kasiga commenced its academic journey on 8 July 2007 with 10 students.
Community	Community Hopetown runs Model United Nations programs and participates in inter-school MUNs. The Creative Arts program features a large orchestra and opportunities in art and design, with involvement in music and performing arts. The library program fosters enthusiastic readers. The annual yearbook documents school activities, including Model United Nations.	Community Kasiga fosters a multicultural community with students and teachers from India, Nepal, UAE, Thailand, Bangladesh, the United States, Canada, Singapore and Russia. The school emphasizes acceptance, respect and international-mindedness, with opportunities for presentations, board displays, collages, skits and more to share cultural heritage. The community celebrates harmonious coexistence in an interconnected world.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE run parallel to the ICSE and ISC curriculums. Senior students research ISC and ICSE projects across subjects as part of an integrated learning approach. Inter School MUNs and the World Scholars Cup provide additional platforms for debate and academic competition.	Academic & intellectual Kasiga offers a Science Club and a Model United Nation to encourage inquiry, research and debate. English Debate and Hindi Debate develop critical thinking and communication skills. These clubs provide opportunities for academic enrichment beyond the classroom through science, governance and current affairs discussions.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Hopetown has a strong Performing Arts program with a vibrant theatre scene and an exceptional orchestra. Drama is an integral part of the curriculum. The Art Department offers well-equipped studios for painting, sculpture, textile, pottery and handcraft, exposing students to Indian and Western art traditions. The school is also a member of ISTA, and performances involve participants from around the world.	Arts & creative Arts and creative activities include Craft, Pottery, Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Harmonica, Drums, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Vocal, Tabla and Western Vocal. Theatre and Photography, along with Reading Club and School Band, offer outlets for artistic expression. Students refine their skills and showcase their productions through these arts-based clubs and activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Drama is an integral part of the curriculum. The school is a member of ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) and children perform with peers from across the world. ISTA involvement supports international collaboration in theatre.	Cultural & language English Debate and Hindi Debate are part of cultural and language activities, along with Model United Nations. Indian Classical Dance, Indian Vocal and Western Vocal participate in cultural performances and events. These activities cultivate cultural awareness and language skills through student-led performances and competitions.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Hopetown offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities, including sports, the arts, community service, and clubs promoting interests such as science, literature and entrepreneurship. These activities provide opportunities to pursue hobbies and social clubs as part of campus life. Students collaborate on projects and participate in competitions that foster teamwork.	Social & hobbies Clubs such as Photography, Reading Club, Theater and School Band foster social connection and hobbies. Debating and Model United Nations provide avenues for public speaking and collaboration. These clubs support peer-to-peer learning, creativity and performance beyond academics.
Community & service	Community & service Community service is integrated into Hopetown's program, with leadership training and service initiatives emphasized alongside academics. The school encourages girls to participate in service activities that benefit the broader community. Co-curricular programs include community service as a formal element of campus life.	Community & service Green Schools Initiative (GSI) is an educational outreach programme to educate students about environmental sustainability. As students work within their community, they learn responsibility, teamwork and how to collaborate with organizations to benefit others. Outreach activities help develop self-confidence and a ‘can-do' attitude that supports academic and personal growth.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership training is embedded in Hopetown's co-curricular program. Entrepreneurship and professional development are promoted through clubs and projects. The alumni network is strong and spans the world, supporting life beyond school.	Leadership & professional Kasiga has a Prefectorial system with Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy/Girl, Academic Prefects and Sports and Cultural Captains. Prefects are elected through a democratic process and mentored by senior staff, receiving training and opportunities to interact with professionals. They serve as student leaders and ambassadors, developing leadership, discipline and ethos within the school.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports facilities on a fifty-acre campus enable girls to compete at state and national levels. Yoga and karate are mandatory for all the girls, with football, basketball, swimming, badminton and athletics among the active pursuits. Physical and mental well-being are fundamental to a well-rounded education.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports include Cricket, Football, Swimming, Skating, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Athletics and Shooting. The Oval cricket ground, a Deco Turf basketball court, two synthetic tennis courts, a 10 m rifle shooting range and a 25 m heated swimming pool form the school's facilities. The program emphasizes physical activity and well-being from early years onward.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Hindi are taught. English Language and English Literature are mandatory in the ICSE and ISC streams. ICSE requires English (Literature and Language), History, Geography and Civics, Hindi, and Mathematics. The Cambridge IGCSE program offers 17 subject options.	Language provision CAIE (IGCSE) language options include English First Language (Compulsory) in Group 1, Hindi – Second Language, and Spanish – Foreign Language in Group 2. In IGCSE Year 1, English First Language is compulsory, Hindi – Second Language, and Spanish – Foreign Language. In the CBSE Junior and Middle program, English and Hindi are taught, with Spanish as the second language in Middle School and Hindi, Spanish, and Sanskrit available as third-language options in Grades 6–8.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE parallel to ICSE and ISC curriculums; Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).	Accreditations Affiliated to CBSE and CAIE; CAIE includes IGCSE and AS & A Levels; Curricula available include CBSE and CAIE.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions are open for 2026-27. The school requires registration by submitting the registration form with the registration fee, and birth certificate and academic records for the year at registration. The lower age limit for admission in Grade VI is 10 years plus as of April 1 of the joining year, with grade placement correlated to age. Grades VI–IX entrants must take an entrance examination in English, Mathematics and Hindi, conducted on specified Admissions Entrance days, in person or online as coordinated with the Admissions Officer, followed by interviews with senior faculty. Grade XI entrants applying before the final Grade X board examination must take an entrance examination in General English plus either Science and Mathematics (Science), Mathematics (Commerce), or History, Civics & Geography (Humanities); applicants after the Grade X board results may not require an entrance test. Selection is on merit and seat availability, and the Admissions Committee may reject any application. If offered a seat, the candidate must pay the Admissions fee and Security/Imprest within three weeks to secure the seat. The Registration Fee is non-refundable, and the school reserves the right to change its admissions procedure. Registration Form is available online via the Registration Form link. Address: Hopetown Girls' School, Rajawala Road, PO Selaqui, Dehradun 248011, Uttarakhand, India.	Admissions Admission is open to all irrespective of caste, creed, colour or religion, based on availability of seats. Students seeking admission must register. Registered students will appear for a written assessment in November/December each year. A school tour and a meeting with teachers are encouraged prior to registration. Registration is open for Class IV to IX and XI. The completed application form needs to be deposited to the Admission Office, along with a payment of Rs. 15,000 as Registration Fee. This fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee admission. The application form and registration fee can also be deposited online. Age for Class IV admission should be between 8 1/2 years and 9 1/2 years as on 1st April of the admission year. The written assessment tests English, Mathematics, Science and Hindi, with questions based on the syllabus of the class the student is currently in; the syllabus for the entrance is available on the site along with sample papers. After the written assessment, there is an interaction with the Principal and the Admissions Committee. A reference check from the previous school is also done. Admission is offered on the basis of all of the above. The offer has to be accepted by paying fees within 15 days, failing which the seat may be offered to the next suitable applicant. The Principal reserves the right to admit the student into the class deemed suitable. All enquiries can be made to the Admission Office. Documents include Registration Card, Birth certificate (attested), academic reports for the last three years, six passport‑size photographs of the student and the parents, and the student's Aadhar Card (Indian nationals). A Letter of Admission will be issued thereafter to selected candidates. For international admissions, the international process is the same as the Indian process; international admission fairs are conducted at various locations, Kasiga representatives travel to places like Kathmandu and Thailand; entrance exams are conducted for students who register there; interviews with the Head of School are conducted via Skype and admissions are offered after a due reference check. All international students must begin the new session after procuring a student visa valid for one year with two/three entries.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Kasiga Academic Scholarship is awarded to high‑achieving students for academic excellence. Ishana Kapoor, Head Girl and a Kasiga Student Council member, was a recipient of the Kasiga Academic Scholarship and earned 4 A* and 3 A's in the IGCSE examinations. Saiyyam Agarwal is a scholarship holder for academic excellence.
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