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The Asian School Dehradun

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹391,250 - 431,250
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2000
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Punjabi, Samoan
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Asian School in Dehradun is a co-educational day-cum-boarding school affiliated with the CBSE. Founded in 2000 by Mr. Madanjeet Singh Juneja and managed by the Asian Educational Charitable Trust, the school offers a CBSE curriculum that blends rigorous academics with moral and emotional development and supports individual learning needs. The campus provides state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, well-equipped science and computer labs, a comprehensive library, and a spacious auditorium. Secure boarding facilities cater to resident students. The school emphasizes co-curricular learning with programs in music, dance, drama, sports, and community service, alongside student welfare, counselling, and workshops. Experiential learning occurs through field trips, workshops, and real-world projects; every student participates in an activity period daily. Notable features include extensive arts, sports and service activities and opportunities for leadership through student councils and clubs.

Asian Acres, Vasant Vihar, Indra Nagar Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006, India

The Essentials

The Asian School Dehradun has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location

Asian Acres, Vasant Vihar, Indra Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006, India. The campus sits on about 15 acres in the Vasant Vihar area, close to the heart of Dehradun and about 5 km from the clock tower. It is a co-educational day-cum-boarding campus.

Stages

Nursery through Class XII

Type

Co-educational day-cum-boarding CBSE-affiliated school

Country affiliation

India

Bus service

Transportation is provided with a fleet of well-maintained buses. Buses have seatbelts on all seats, first-aid kits, and emergency alarms. Routes are extensive and regularly reviewed to cover multiple neighborhoods; a dedicated transport department handles booking and schedule updates.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding life includes accommodation in separate buildings for junior girls, senior girls, junior boys and senior boys, designed to house up to 450 students. A housemaster, tutors and a matron reside in the student houses to provide round-the-clock supervision. There is an in-house infirmary with two resident nurses and a visiting pediatrician; emergency care is supported by a nearby multi-specialty hospital. Tuck from home is not allowed; if sent, it is distributed among all. The boarders have access to a student-run cafeteria on campus.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are available at the School; new students receive a clothing list detailing the articles to be brought and those the school will supply. Parents must ensure that no more and no less than the required articles are sent with the child; the school advises not to send expensive personal items since the school will not be responsible for their loss.

Food Options

Multi-cuisine meals are prepared in-house by professional cooks in a hygienic kitchen. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are prepared separately; the menu includes Punjabi, South Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. The menu is designed with input from a nutritionist and a dining hall committee consisting of students and staff.

House System

The Asian School has four houses: Ashoka (Red), Arjun (Green), Ranjeet (Blue) and Shivaji (Yellow). Students remain in the same house throughout their time at the school and participate in inter-house competitions; merit points are awarded for academics and conduct and contribute to house rewards.

Governance and Ownership

The Asian School is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC) comprising a Chairman, a Secretary, and members including Society Members, teachers, and parent representatives; board-nominated members are also included. The committee members include Mr. Madanjeet Singh (Chairman) and Mrs. Ruchi Pradhan Datta (Secretary), among others.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Asian School Dehradun ranges from INR 391,250 to INR 431,250 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration & One‑time Fees

- Registration (non‑refundable): INR 6,000.
- Admission (non‑refundable): INR 70,000.
- Security deposit (refundable): INR 20,000.
- Imprest deposit (advance for personal expenses; to be replenished as required): INR 80,000 (minimum balance to be maintained at any given point: INR 10,000).
- For international students the one‑time amounts are shown in USD as: Registration $350; Admission $1,100; Security $500; Imprest (one‑time) $1,500.

Tuition and Boarding fees by year group (full breakdown)

- Grade I to VIII — annual components:
- School (tuition) fee: INR 95,500 per year.
- Hostel fee: INR 62,500 per year.
- Mess charges: INR 2,15,000 per year.
- 12% GST on hostel fee: INR 7,500 per year.
- 5% GST on mess fee: INR 10,750 per year.
- Total annual fee (all components): INR 3,91,250 per year.

- Grade IX & X — annual components:
- School (tuition) fee: INR 1,17,500 per year.
- Hostel fee: INR 62,500 per year.
- Mess charges: INR 2,15,000 per year.
- 12% GST on hostel fee: INR 7,500 per year.
- 5% GST on mess fee: INR 10,750 per year.
- Total annual fee (all components): INR 4,13,250 per year.

- Grade XI & XII — annual components:
- School (tuition) fee: INR 1,35,500 per year.
- Hostel fee: INR 62,500 per year.
- Mess charges: INR 2,15,000 per year.
- 12% GST on hostel fee: INR 7,500 per year.
- 5% GST on mess fee: INR 10,750 per year.
- Total annual fee (all components): INR 4,31,250 per year.

- Per‑term figures shown in the boarders fee schedule (term‑wise billing):
- Class I–VIII: INR 1,78,000 per term.
- Class IX–X: INR 1,89,000 per term.
- Class XI–XII: INR 1,98,000 per term.
- (Each academic year has two terms; a child joining or leaving mid‑term is required to pay the full term fee.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed term‑wise. Payment due dates for term payments are the 7th day of April and the 7th day of October (term payment schedule).
- Payment may be required by Cash or Demand Draft in favour of ‘The Asian School' payable at a Dehradun bank; online and bank transfer options are also available through the school's fee payment facilities.
- Late payment penalties and consequences: late payment is penalized (documented examples show a penalty of INR 200 per day for delayed term payments and removal from the rolls after a prolonged delay; other pages indicate a monthly penal charge policy as well).
- A minimum imprest balance must be maintained during the academic year; the school issues a six‑monthly statement of personal expenses and requests replenishment as required.

Boarding fees (details and taxes)

- Boarding (hostel) fee is shown as INR 62,500 per year for all grade bands (I–VIII, IX–X, XI–XII).
- GST on hostel fee is applied at 12% (example line item: INR 7,500).
- Mess charges are a separate line item (INR 2,15,000 per year) and attract 5% GST (example line item: INR 10,750).
- Boarding, mess and tuition are presented as combined school fees in the boarding fee schedules; the school states that the school fee consists of tuition fee, hostel fee and mess charges.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Imprest/personal expense account (advance): INR 80,000 (to be replenished as and when demanded). Typical items charged to imprest include stationery, textbooks, tuck shop purchases, medical expenses, telephone/photocopy, special events, adventure camps/treks, educational tours/field trips, sports camp charges, annual day charges, ERP charges and similar incidental costs. A minimum imprest balance of INR 10,000 should be maintained at all times.
- Mid‑term educational trip (mandatory) shown as a separate charge in older schedules (example: INR 20,000 listed as a mandatory mid‑term trip charge).
- Clothing/uniform: uniforms are available from the school; new students receive a clothing list identifying items the school supplies and items parents must provide (uniform cost is handled separately and is not shown as a single fixed line in the public fee schedule).

Refund and withdrawal terms

- Registration, admission and term fees paid before joining are forfeited if the student is withdrawn or does not join before the start of the academic year.
- Parents who withdraw a child mid‑term are not entitled to any refund of fees for that term.
- Parents proposing to withdraw a child at the end of a year must give written notice at least 90 days before the start of the new academic session; failing to give the required notice may lead to forfeiture of the security deposit.
- Refund of the security deposit is processed after school audit (example: security refunds processed at the end of November after the audit).
- The school's online payment declaration states that fees are not refundable under any circumstances; the published prospectus and e‑brochure retain the school's specified withdrawal and refund conditions.

Fee payment options and methods accepted

- The school accepts multiple payment channels: online payment facilities (net‑banking / debit / credit card via the school's fee payment portal), bank transfers, Cash, and Demand Drafts payable to The Asian School at Dehradun, and in‑person payments at the school accounts office.
- Specific payment instructions and the online fee portal are used by the school for fee collection; the school's fee‑payment pages include a declaration that parents have read and accept the prospectus and refund provisions.
Academics

The Asian School Dehradun teaches CBSE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The Asian School Dehradun provides holistic and balanced education that combines high-level academics with moral and emotional development. The curriculum supports individual learning needs and includes co-curricular activities such as music, sports, dance, and drama, along with community service programs, student welfare, counselling, and workshops.

Exam Results

CBSE Class XII Board Results 2025: 100% pass; Topper Aanchal Matta scored 489/500 (97.8%). Total students appeared: 288. CBSE Class X Board Results 2025: 100% pass; Topper Dhairya Sarit scored 496/500 (99.2%). Total students appeared: 246.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Asian School provides student welfare programs, counselling sessions, and workshops that develop interpersonal skills, build self-esteem, and help students manage stress and anxiety; extracurricular activities also foster social skills and emotional intelligence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

A Special Educator is on staff, and there is a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher to support students' wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing

Counselling services and wellness initiatives support mental wellbeing and resilience, helping students cope with stress.

Safeguarding

There is an in-house infirmary with round-the-clock nursing and daily pediatrician visits; boarding facilities include separate accommodations for junior and senior boys and girls with a house system; staff includes a counsellor and a special educator to support safeguarding and welfare.
Parent Experience

History

Founded in 2000 by Mr. Madanjeet Singh Juneja, The Asian School Dehradun is managed by the Asian Educational Charitable Trust. Mr. Juneja envisioned a school that nurtures holistic development, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility. From its inception, the school has combined a demanding academic program with individualized attention to support holistic growth. Over the years, The Asian School has evolved with modern teaching methods, technology, and experiential learning. The school's heritage rests on the dedication of its faculty and a supportive community of parents and alumni.

Community

A programme of community service is designed to inculcate sensitivity to the plight of the less fortunate, ecological awareness and the dignity of labor. Students undertake activities with their syllabus such as rural interaction, working with the mentally and physically challenged, working with the poor, compost pits, campus gardening, tree planting, paper recycling and waste management. A School-wide Service Day brings together students, staff, and parents to work on service projects at local organizations. The Student Council Community Service Committee conducts year-round service projects and helps plan Service Day; the school also promotes fundraising for local charities and invites student volunteers for Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and local soup kitchens.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Asian School has a Parent Teacher Association. The Chairperson is Mrs. Ruchi Pradhan Datta and the Coordinator is Mr. Mukesh Nangia. Other members include Surbhi Narula, Yogita Kohli, Sunita Joshi, Puneet Aggarwal, Dr. Archana Silmana, Upma Gupta, Richu Aggarwal, Sandeep Nautiyal, Sunil Raturi, Sagar Bohra, Dr. Ruchika, Dr Neha Behl and Dr Ashoo Arora.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The Asian School has state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to support learning and growth. The campus features modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards and modern learning resources. Science and computer labs are furnished with current technology to facilitate hands-on learning. A well-stocked library provides access to books, periodicals, and internet resources. A spacious auditorium hosts cultural performances and events, and secure boarding facilities support resident students.

Sports Facilities

The Asian School has a range of sports facilities including playgrounds and sports fields. There is a gymnasium on campus to support physical training. The sports program includes facilities and activities for badminton, basketball, cross country, football, gymnastics, skating, swimming, and table tennis.

Academic Facilities

The Asian School has modern classrooms with interactive learning resources. Science and computer labs are furnished with current technology to facilitate hands-on learning. A library provides access to books, periodicals, and internet resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The curriculum integrates a wide range of co-curricular activities including sports, arts, music, drama, and community service. Experiential learning occurs through field trips, workshops, and real-world projects. The auditorium hosts performances and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The Asian School offers English and Hindi debating, dramatics, creative writing and poetry recitation, gardening, software programming, etiquette, quizzes, chess, mathematics, electronics, nature study, scholastics and tiger preservation. Publications include the school newsletter Asianite and the annual magazine Colors. Every child attends an activity period at least once daily.

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative activities include drawing, batik, painting, tie-dye, clay modeling and pottery, sculpture; Indian dance (including Kathak) and Indian and Western music; and dramatics. Creative writing and poetry recitation are part of the arts program.

Cultural & Language

English and Hindi debating clubs form part of the culture and language program, complemented by performances and other cultural events. The cultural activities program highlights ongoing arts and performance opportunities.

Social & Hobbies

Hobbies and special interest clubs and societies are active, including software programming, gardening, etiquette, quizzes, chess, mathematics, electronics and nature-related groups. Students engage in a range of informal interest-based activities alongside academics.

Community & Service

Community service is a central part of The Asian School, Dehradun. The School-wide Service Day brings together students, staff and parents for service projects at local organizations. The Student Council Community Service Committee organizes projects throughout the year, and students volunteer with organizations such as the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and local shelters. School-sponsored projects include beautification, food drives and blood drives.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership opportunities exist through student governance and club leadership, with Co-Curricular Activities Captains and posts such as Head Boy and Head Girl. The Dean of Activities oversees co-curricular programs and supports student leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Badminton is a popular sport at The Asian School, with students competing in provincial, national and international tournaments. The school hosts annual athletic events such as the Annual Athletic Meet and the Junior Sports Day to showcase student fitness and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision

English and Hindi are the languages taught. English is a compulsory subject across streams. Hindi is a compulsory subject listed in the Streams Allocation. English and Hindi are described as core languages in the curriculum; other languages are not listed on the page.
Reputation

Awards

Best Delegation Award — Uttarakhand Yuva Sansad Model United Nations 2024 (held February 3–4, 2024). Most Impactful Integration Of Technology In Uttarakhand — Education Today award (ceremony in Gurugram) recognizing The Asian School for technology integration.

Accreditations

CBSE Affiliation — The Asian School is CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 3530251); period of affiliation 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2027.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Registrations: A newspaper advertisement announcing seat availability may be released three to four months before the academic year. Prospective parents may visit the school on any working day and register their child for admission in the desired class for the coming year. A non-refundable registration fee is charged, and the mere act of registration does not guarantee admission. Admission is subject to testing, interview and the school's rules; only registered candidates are eligible for admission.

2. Admission: After registration, dates for Entrance Test and Interview are notified. Tests for Standard I onwards are four written papers in English, Mathematics, Hindi and General Knowledge, based on the minimal development levels required for the class according to the school syllabi. The interview assesses the congruence of parental views with the School and interprets subject scores in terms of potential, aptitude, personality and other capabilities. The Admission Committee may conduct another test in genuine cases and may reject the application without assigning any reason.

3. Admission Documents: Admission Documents must be carefully studied by parents. Items describing the Rules and Regulations should be retained for the parents' records. Among these documents are Visitors List, Clothing List, Travel Instruction, Medical Certificate and Personal Data form, which must be returned to the School office when the child is handed over to the Housemaster/Housemistress.
School Events
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