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Hopetown Girls' School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹630,000 - 1,030,000
Ages 11 - 18 years
Type Girls School (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages French, Hindi, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Hopetown Girls' School is a fully residential all-girls boarding school on a 50-acre campus near Dehradun, set in a Sal forest with views of the lower Mussoorie hills. Founded by Mr Kamal Sehgal, it was established as a place for five hundred girls to grow up in a supportive, joyful environment. The curriculum includes Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE alongside ICSE and ISC, with strong facilities such as a large, airy library, laboratories, and arts studios. The Performing Arts Centre is state-of-the-art, and the school hosts one of the largest orchestras among schools in India. Yoga and karate are mandatory for all students, and athletics features national-level competition. Extracurriculars cover dance, music, drama, and Art and Design, plus opportunities through ISTA and a leadership, debate-focused program. A global alumni network supports leadership and service initiatives beyond school life. The Photography Club publishes its own calendar and hosts a yearly exhibition annually.

Rajawala Road, P.O, Selakui, Central Hope Town, Uttarakhand 248011, India

The Essentials

Hopetown Girls' School has instruction in English.

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.

Stages
Middle School; Senior School

Type
The school is a fully residential all-girls boarding school.

Additional learning support
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.

Country affiliation
India

Religious affiliation
Secular
Fees

Annual tuition at Hopetown Girls' School ranges from INR 630,000 to INR 1,030,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral culture with a full-time counsellor on campus; the Council runs sessions that encourage girls to talk, share, and express themselves.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Languages programme focuses on the development of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening skills of second language learners.

Mental Wellbeing
Full-time counsellor on campus and a pastoral culture support mental wellbeing; health services contribute to student wellbeing.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

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).
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.
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