Hopetown Girls' School and Welham Boys' School are both in Dehradun, about 18 km apart. Both schools offer CBSE programmes, and Hopetown Girls' School also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are ₹630,000 - 1,030,000 at Hopetown Girls' School and ₹570,000 - 931,000 at Welham Boys' School, which puts Hopetown Girls' School roughly 11% higher. Hopetown Girls' School takes pupils from 11 to 18, and Welham Boys' School from 8 to 18.
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum
Curriculum
CBSE Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1937
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
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
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Stages
Stages
Middle School; Senior School
Stages
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School type
School type
The school is a fully residential all-girls boarding school.
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.
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.
One‑time deposits and admission charges (payable at offer/registration)
- Security deposit (refundable): commonly reported between ₹285,000 and ₹475,000; the school also states that the security deposit charged at the time of admission is equivalent to one term fee and is refundable on request when the pupil leaves. - Imprest deposit (for pocket money / incidental charges): ₹60,000 (typical figure reported). - Admission / non‑refundable administrative charges: amounts reported vary (examples found include an admission/registration charge around ₹10,000–₹21,000 and a small non‑refundable component reported in some listings). Exact one‑time admission/processing amounts vary by source.
Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per‑term detail)
- Annual tuition + boarding (combined): widely reported as ₹570,000 per year (this figure is commonly cited as the core annual boarding + tuition charge). - Alternative all‑in first‑year totals reported: when one‑time deposits and other admission charges are included, total first‑year cost examples appear in the range of approximately ₹931,000 to ₹950,000. These totals combine the annual tuition & boarding figure with security deposit, imprest and other admission payments. - Billing schedule / term breakdown: school fee is due twice a year (payments are required after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). Because fees are billed twice yearly, the per‑payment (half‑year) amount for the cited annual tuition & boarding of ₹570,000 would be ₹285,000 per payment. All dues must be paid in full on or before the school reopens.
Boarding fees
- Boarding costs are included within the combined tuition & boarding figure reported above (₹570,000 per annum as the commonly cited combined amount). The school operates as a residential (boarding) school and the published combined figure is typically used to represent both tuition and boarding charges together. Separate published line‑item boarding fees were not found in public listings.
Other recurring or occasional costs
- Uniform, books, stationery and personal supplies: typically charged separately or drawn from the imprest deposit; an imprest of ~₹60,000 is reported to cover these and incidental items. - Medical, activity, transport and excursion charges: additional charges for specific activities, trips, exam fees and medical services may apply; imprest or other ancillary bills are commonly used to settle these items. Public listings note these categories but exact recurring amounts vary by year and activity.
Refunds and withdrawal rules
- Security deposit: refundable on request when the pupil leaves; unclaimed security deposits for a period of three years may be forfeited to the school. - Tuition / term fees: the published school rules state that the fee will not be refunded in general. Withdrawal timing affects the fee charged: - No charges are made if the written letter of withdrawal reaches the school by specified cut‑off dates (15 June for the Autumn term and 30 December for the Spring term). - If the withdrawal letter reaches the school after those dates but before reopening, a half‑term fee is charged. - If a pupil is withdrawn after the school reopens, a full term fee will be charged.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Frequency: fees are due twice a year (after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). All dues must be paid on or before school reopens. Unpaid dues can result in the student being sent home. Security deposit equal to one term fee is collected at admission; the school reserves the right to revise fees.
- Publicly available fee listings and admissions guidance for the school do not provide a single definitive public list of accepted payment channels. Various admission guides and historical instructions for related Welham schools indicate use of bank instruments such as Demand Drafts for application/registration in past practice; third‑party listings and school prospectus excerpts commonly show bank‑transfer / demand draft / cheque as historically used channels for fee payments at comparable schools. Parents should be aware that the school may require specific payment instruments or bank details at the time of admission.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
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Curriculum details
Welham Boys' School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The academic program is organized into three levels: Junior School (grades 4–6), Middle School (grades 7–9), and Senior School (grades 10–12). Subjects are taught in English, Hindi, Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Art, Music, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Financial Studies. The CBSE mandates a three-language formula, so a third language is studied from German, French, or Sanskrit, with certificate language courses available in German and French. The Junior School emphasizes project- and activity-based learning, the Middle School emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, and there are subject-specific laboratories for Science, English, Mathematics, and Geography along with a Learning Resource Center to support independent learning. After Grade 10, CBSE (X) subjects include English Core, Language II (Hindi B / German / French), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and an Additional Subject (Painting / Music / Computer Applications); the Grade XII scheme offers Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with corresponding compulsory and elective subjects.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
High academic achievers from grade 4 through 11 are felicitated during Graduation Day. Grade 10 toppers receive the Principal's Award and Grade 12 toppers receive the Dr Anil Wilson Award; Grade 12 board examination achievers are felicitated on Founder's Day.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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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
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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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
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Full-time counsellor on campus and a pastoral culture support mental wellbeing; health services contribute to student wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
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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
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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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
The campus spans about 30 acres in a leafy, arboreal setting. The Riverside Block houses teaching spaces with a contemporary design. The School Hospital provides health care facilities for students. Library and arts spaces are present as part of the learning environment.
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
The school includes a swimming pool for aquatic activities, and outdoor sports grounds suitable for team games. An indoor climbing wall is available for physical training. An auditorium-style venue is depicted in images used to illustrate campus spaces for gatherings and events.
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
Welham is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Library spaces and an art room are available on campus for academic and creative work. Additional classrooms and learning spaces are part of the school's facilities to support the curriculum.
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
Arts and painting are part of co-curricular spaces, as seen in the art room imagery. A chess/board games space is featured, indicating chess or related activities. The climbing wall points to structured physical activity, alongside the swimming pool and outdoor grounds for sports and recreation.
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
Welham Boys' School began as Welham Preparatory School in 1937, founded by Ms. Oliphant. Finances were aided by a grant from Ms. Oliphant's mother, who sent money from Welham, England. The first boy joined on 15 January 1937, and within a year there were thirty residential and twenty day scholars; Grade 5 was added in 1941, and the school banner bearing the motto 'From Strength to Strength' was carried for the first time in the Games March Past in 1941. Elevated to a plus-two Secondary School in 1985, Welham is affiliated to the CBSE curriculum and administered by a Board of Trustees of the Welham Boys' School Society.
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
Founder's Day is a three-day gala that includes a Scholastic India Book Fair. A Parent-Teacher meeting is held during Founder's Day to discuss a student's holistic development. Athletics meets and cultural programmes are regular features, and investiture ceremonies are documented in the school's galleries. Students participate in external events such as the New Delhi World Book Fair and campus life events like Spring Fest.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Language I is English Language and Literature. Language II can be Hindi B, German or French. A third language is mandatory and options include German, French and Sanskrit. Certificate language courses are offered in German and French.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
The school follows the CBSE three-language formula, requiring a third language for every student. Language I is English Language and Literature, Language II can be Hindi B, German or French. Certificate language courses are offered in German and French.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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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
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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
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Admissions are open for Grades IV to XII. Parents must register their ward to begin the admission process. For Grades IV–IX the child will be assessed in English, Hindi, Mathematics and Life Skills; for Grade XI the assessment covers English, Mathematics and Science (optional). Interaction with the Admission Committee is required, and both parents must attend. An Offer Letter is sent to the selected candidates after the interaction. The Admission Office is 9068587779 (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM). Address: 5, Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001.
