Hebron School

India, Ooty

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees ₹202,000 - 808,000

Ages 4 - 19 years

Pupil numbers 360

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1899

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum

Taught languages English, French, Hindi

Typical class size 30

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Hebron School is a co-educational Christian international residential school in the Nilgiri Hills of Ooty, founded in 1899. Set on a 22-acre campus at 7,000 ft elevation, it offers British-tradition education with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels from Reception through Grade 13. The school serves around 370 students with a strong boarding community, over 43 sports activities, and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Vannarapettai, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643002, India

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The Essentials

Location

Lushington Hall, Ootacamund (Ooty), Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 643001, India

Stages

Reception to A Levels / Grade 13 (ages 4 to 19)

Type

Private co-educational Christian international boarding school (day option available)

Pupil Nationality Mix

Multicultural student body drawn from missionary and international families worldwide.

Additional learning support

Enhanced learning programme available for students needing additional support.

Country affiliation

British curriculum tradition with Indian registration

Religious affiliation

Christian. School motto is "Deo Supremo" (God First). Originally founded by Brethren missionaries.

School day structure

Two-semester academic year: August to December and February to June. Full boarding with structured daily routines.

Bus service

Contact the school for transport arrangements.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Full residential boarding from Standard 5 onwards (age 9+). Dorm life with pastoral care, dorm parents, and a "home away from home" philosophy. Separate campuses: Lushington and Selborne.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is required.

Food Options

On-campus kitchen and dining hall providing meals for all boarding and day students. Nutrition services managed by the school.

House System

Blue and Gold House system with six major inter-house competitions throughout the academic year.

Governance and Ownership

Christian educational institution with governance overseen by a board. Supported by the Sheiling Trust.

Fees

Annual tuition fees range from INR 2,02,000 to INR 8,08,000. Annual boarding fees range from INR 2,02,000 to INR 4,04,000. Fee reductions available for SAARC citizens and concessions for families from selected Christian organisations.

Academics

Curriculum

International version of the English National Curriculum for Grades 1-6. English National Curriculum with PSHE for Grades 7-9. Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 10-11. Cambridge A Levels with International Project Qualification (IPQ) for Grades 12-13. Students choose 3 to 4 A Level subjects.

Student Teacher Ratio

370 students on a 22-acre campus with dedicated teaching staff.

Exam Results

Students sit Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations. Results support university entrance worldwide.

Higher Education Progression

A Level qualifications prepare students for university entrance globally. The International Project Qualification provides additional research skills.

Gifted and Talented

Enhanced learning programme, Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Awards, and competitive inter-school tournaments through AHESSN.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) education from Grades 7-9. Pastoral care system with dorm parents for boarders.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Enhanced learning programme supporting students with additional learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Contact the school for EAL support details.

Mental Wellbeing

Pastoral care team, spiritual life programme, and health care services. "Home away from home" approach to emotional and social wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Dedicated safeguarding programme. Medical clinic with resident doctor on campus. Health care services for all students.

Parent Experience

History

Founded in 1899 by Miss Grace Orlebar as a primary school for daughters of Brethren missionaries in Coonoor. Moved to Silverdale in 1908. In 1961, Lushington Boys' School was established with 60 students. The two schools amalgamated in 1974-75 to form the current co-educational Hebron School. Enrolment peaked at 205 in 1965 before the merger. Now serves 370 students on a 22-acre campus in the Nilgiri Hills at 7,000 ft elevation.

Community

Multicultural boarding community with students from missionary and international families worldwide. Strong alumni network with reunions held in London and India. Partnership with parents programme.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Partnership with parents programme fostering regular communication between school and families. Alumni reunions and school revisit programmes.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

22-acre campus at 7,000 ft in the Nilgiri Hills with separate Lushington and Selborne campuses. Facilities include laboratories, libraries, digital learning spaces, art and music rooms, dining hall, boarding houses, and a medical clinic with a resident doctor.

Sports Facilities

Over 43 sports activities including football, basketball, cricket, swimming, tennis, volleyball, hockey, rugby, archery, athletics, badminton, equestrian, golf, gymnasium, judo, karate, shooting, yoga, and aerobics.

Academic Facilities

Science laboratories, libraries, digital facilities, and dedicated art and music rooms across both campuses.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Visual and creative arts, music and performances, drama and theatre productions, Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Awards, library and debate programmes, cross-country running, and inter-school tournaments.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Library, literature, and debate programmes. International Project Qualification for A Level students.

Arts & Creative

Visual and creative arts, music and performances, drama and theatrical productions.

Cultural & Language

Multicultural community with students from diverse international backgrounds. Cultural events throughout the year.

Social & Hobbies

43+ sports and activities ensuring every student finds their passion regardless of ability level.

Community & Service

Community service through Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Award programme and school initiatives.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership programme, house captains, and prefect system.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Yoga, aerobics, outdoor sports on a hill-station campus, and structured boarding life promoting healthy routines.

Languages

Language Provision

English medium. Language options available through Cambridge IGCSE and A Level subject choices.

Bilingual Teaching

English is the sole medium of instruction.

Reputation

Awards

Over 125 years of continuous operation since 1899. Leading Christian international residential school in India.

Accreditations

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, and member of TISCA (The International Schools' Curriculum Association). Member of AHESSN.

Admissions

Online application form available at hebronooty.org. A deposit is required upon admission confirmation to reserve a seat. Visits to the school can be arranged through the admissions office.

Scholarships

Fee reductions available for SAARC citizens. Concessions for families employed by selected Christian organisations. The Sheiling Trust provides additional support.

Waitlist

Subject to seat availability. Deposit secures the place.

School Events

The school has not added events

FAQs

Where is Hebron School located and what is the campus like?

Hebron School is in Lushington Hall, Ootacamund (Ooty), Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 643001, India, set on a 22-acre campus at about 7,000 ft elevation. The campus comprises separate Lushington and Selborne sites with boarding houses, sports fields, academic blocks, and outdoor spaces suited to a hill-station environment.

What ages and grade levels does Hebron School serve?

Hebron accepts students from ages 4 to 19, covering Reception through Grade 13 and offering education from primary years up to Cambridge A Levels.

What curriculum does Hebron follow?

Hebron follows a British-tradition curriculum: an international version of the English National Curriculum for Grades 1–6, English National Curriculum with PSHE for Grades 7–9, Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 10–11, and Cambridge A Levels with the International Project Qualification for Grades 12–13.

How do I apply and what is the admissions process?

Admissions begin with an online application form and the process includes assessment and review by the admissions office. A deposit is required upon admission confirmation to reserve a seat.

What happens if a year group is full — is there a waitlist?

Places are subject to seat availability and a deposit secures a confirmed place; applicants may be placed on a waitlist if a cohort is full.

Which examinations do students take and how do results support university entry?

Students sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Grades 10–11 and Cambridge A Level examinations in Grades 12–13, with results structured to support university entrance worldwide.

How are A Level studies structured at Hebron?

A Level students typically choose 3 to 4 subjects and complete Cambridge A Levels alongside the International Project Qualification (IPQ), which develops research and independent-study skills useful for university.

What support exists for academically gifted students or those who want extra challenge?

Hebron offers an enhanced learning programme and opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Awards and competitive inter-school tournaments to stretch gifted and talented students.

What sports and physical activities does the school offer?

The school offers over 43 sports and activities including football, cricket, swimming, tennis, rugby, equestrian, golf, archery, athletics, gymnastics, judo, karate, shooting, yoga, and aerobics.

What academic facilities are available on campus?

Facilities include science laboratories, libraries, digital learning spaces, dedicated art and music rooms, and performance spaces across both Lushington and Selborne campuses.

Is there onsite medical care and what health services are provided?

There is a medical clinic with a resident doctor on campus, providing health care services to boarding and day students alongside the school's pastoral and safeguarding provisions.

What extracurricular clubs and activities can students join?

Students can join a wide range of extracurriculars including visual and creative arts, music and theatre productions, debate and literature programmes, cross-country running, and many sports teams.

Does Hebron run Duke of Edinburgh or similar awards programmes?

Yes, Hebron runs the Duke of Edinburgh/IAYP Awards, which include community service, expedition, and skills components as part of its co-curricular programme.

How are student leadership and responsibility encouraged?

Leadership opportunities include a student leadership programme, house captains, and a prefect system, with regular inter-house competitions and student-led initiatives.

What pastoral and safeguarding systems are in place for students?

Hebron has a pastoral care system with dorm parents for boarders, a dedicated safeguarding programme, and structured routines designed to support students' safety and wellbeing.

How does the school support students with additional learning needs?

An enhanced learning programme is available to support students with additional learning needs, providing targeted assistance to help them access the curriculum.

Is English the medium of instruction and are other languages taught?

English is the sole medium of instruction, and additional language options are available as part of Cambridge IGCSE and A Level subject choices.

When does boarding start and what is daily life like for boarders?

Full residential boarding begins from Standard 5 (age 9+) with dorm-life pastoral care, dorm parents, and a structured daily routine intended to give boarders a "home away from home" experience.

Is a school uniform required and what about meals for boarders?

A school uniform is required, and the campus runs an on-site kitchen and dining hall providing meals for both boarding and day students with nutrition services managed by the school.

What are the tuition fees at Hebron School?

Annual tuition at Hebron School ranges from INR 202,000 to INR 808,000 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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