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Kasiga School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹650,000 - 990,000
Ages 9 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2007
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Hindi, Spanish
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Kasiga School is a co-educational boarding institution in Dehradun, India, serving students aged 8 to 18 with grades IV to XII. The school offers CBSE and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), including Cambridge IGCSE for IX–X and Cambridge AS/A Levels for XI–XII. The campus sits in Mussoorie hills and features classrooms, smart boards, and laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design and Technology, Art and Computer studies, all within a Wi‑Fi enabled environment. A 400-seat Dining Hall and dormitories support residential life, while sports facilities — including a Ranji-standard cricket oval, Deco Turf basketball court, two synthetic tennis courts, a 25 m heated swimming pool and a shooting range — underpin a strong co‑curricular program. The Music Centre, theatre spaces, dance studios and arts spaces cultivate performing and visual arts. Kasiga emphasizes leadership through a democratic Prefectorial system and a range of clubs, from Science Club to Model United Nations and Band.

Off Dehradun - Mussoorie Highway, Village, Purkul Rd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248003, India

The Essentials

Kasiga School has typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

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
Grade IV to XII

Type
Boarding school. Grades IV to XII. Affiliated to CBSE and CAIE.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Kasiga hosts students from India, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Bangladesh, United States of America, Canada, Singapore and Russia.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

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
Joining kit includes the school summer/winter uniform and bedding.

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
There is a house system, and the House Cup is awarded to the best House of the year.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kasiga School ranges from INR 650,000 to INR 990,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Kasiga School teaches CBSE Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 9 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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.

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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

Accreditations
Affiliated to CBSE and CAIE; CAIE includes IGCSE and AS & A Levels; Curricula available include CBSE and CAIE.
Admissions

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
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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