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The Doon School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹1,454,000 - 2,017,500
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 580
Type Boys School (boarding)
Opened 1935
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Doon School is a longstanding all-boys boarding school in India for students aged 11 to 18. It offers a multi-board curriculum with a bespoke framework: ICSE/ISC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the final two years. In Middle School (VII–VIII) students build foundations in language arts, global languages, STEM, humanities, arts and well-being, with emphasis on independence, self-awareness, leadership and personal development. The school is affiliated to CISCE, IGCSE and IB, reflecting cross-board offerings. The Chandbagh campus blends heritage with modern facilities, including Kilachand Library, the BML Munjal Auditorium and the Rose Bowl open-air theatre; a Sports Complex includes a heated pool, gym and floodlit courts. Centres of Excellence for Drama, Creative Writing and Critical Thinking, plus a Music School and an Art and Media Centre, support creative and intellectual development. Community service through Round Square and extensive outdoor expeditions further enrich learning.

Mall Rd, Krishna Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248003, India

The Essentials

The Doon School has 580 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The Doon School is located on Mall Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India 248003. The campus spans about 69 acres in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas. The address places the school in Dehradun, India.

Stages
The school offers a six-year course beginning at Class 7 (and, in some cases, Class 8) and continuing through Class 12.

Type
The Doon School is an all-boys boarding school.

Additional learning support
The school has a Learning Centre that provides support and enrichment programs.

Country affiliation
The Doon School is in India.

School day structure
The Doon School operates a seven-day-week timetable with morning classes on Saturdays.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Doon School is a fully residential school. The boarding Houses are Tata, Oberoi, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Jaipur, with two holding Houses named Foot and Martyn where new students spend a year in D Form before moving to a main House. Each House is led by a Housemaster and an Assistant Housemaster, with Tutors, a Dame, and support staff. The Houses have common rooms, computer rooms, linen rooms, recreation spaces, gardens, honours boards and Feast days. Life in the Houses forms the backbone of a boy's life at Doon, and the school runs a strong inter-house competitive system across intellectual, sporting, cultural and other pursuits.

Food Options
The students' day starts with Chhota Hazri (chocolate milk) and biscuits in their houses. The three main meals are served in the Central Dining Hall for boys and staff, with mid-morning and evening snacks. Each house has a pantry stocked with milk and fruits, and a tuckshop opens twice a week for treats. A comprehensive and balanced menu designed with a nutritionist provides varied cuisines, and the Mess Committee meets to consider culinary requests. There are two house feasts each term.

House System
The Doon School has five main boarding Houses: Tata House, Oberoi House, Hyderabad House, Kashmir House and Jaipur House, plus two holding Houses named Foot and Martyn. The House system is the backbone of school life; each House is a home and work space with a Housemaster, an Assistant House Master, Tutors and a Dame. The House Council, comprising staff and representatives from every form, decides House policy, activities and issues. Houses offer common rooms, computer rooms, linen rooms, gardens and feast days, reinforcing House spirit and identity.

Governance and Ownership
The Doon School is governed by The Indian Public Schools Society (IPSS). The IPSS membership process is described on the school site and is connected to the governance of The Doon School.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Doon School ranges from INR 1,454,000 to INR 2,017,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee is charged at time of registration and varies by the applicant's age. The published schedule (Indian residents / overseas) is:
- Up to 3 years: INR 12,000 (Indian) / USD 600 (overseas).
- 3–5 years: INR 15,000 / USD 850.
- 5–7 years: INR 18,500 / USD 1,000.
- 7–9 years: INR 22,000 / USD 1,300.
- 9–11 years: INR 29,000 / USD 1,500.
- 11–13 years: INR 36,000 / USD 1,800.
- Registration does not guarantee admission; the registration charge includes a separate charge for the registration form.

Tuition and Boarding Fees (Annual amounts by year group / curriculum)

- Fees are published as annual charges. The annual tuition/boarding charges for Academic Year 2025–26 are shown by form/curriculum and by residency status as follows (amounts are per annum):
- Forms D to A (DSC / ICSE curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,362,000; NRI INR 1,702,500.
- Forms S / SC (ISC curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,362,000; NRI INR 1,702,500.
- Forms S / SC (IB curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,562,000; NRI INR 1,902,500.
- These annual figures include boarding (The Doon School is a fully residential school; tuition and boarding are charged together in the annual fee).

Per‑term equivalents (calculation / presentation)

- The school publishes fees on a per‑annum basis. For database display and comparison, a per‑term equivalent can be calculated by dividing the annual figure into equal term instalments. The school does not publish a per‑term schedule on the published fee page; the per‑term numbers below are equal three‑term splits (calculated values, presented here as an equal-split inference):
- DSC / ICSE (Indian resident) INR 1,362,000 per year — equivalent to INR 454,000 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- DSC / ICSE (NRI) INR 1,702,500 per year — equivalent to INR 567,500 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- ISC (Indian resident) INR 1,362,000 per year — equivalent to INR 454,000 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- ISC (NRI) INR 1,702,500 per year — equivalent to INR 567,500 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- IB (Indian resident) INR 1,562,000 per year — equivalent to INR 520,667 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- IB (NRI) INR 1,902,500 per year — equivalent to INR 634,167 per term (annual ÷ 3).

- Note: the per‑term figures above are derived by an equal three‑term division of the published annual fees; they are presented as an inferred equal instalment breakdown for convenience and are not published term invoices.

Other one‑time and recurring charges

- Imprest Advance (annual): INR 50,000 for Indian residents; INR 50,000 for NRIs. This is an advance to be held for incidental/consumable expenses.

- Admission Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable at time of admission): Indian residents INR 500,000; NRI INR 851,250. This payment is payable at the time an offer of admission is accepted.

- Security Deposit (one‑time, refundable at time of leaving subject to deductions for outstanding liabilities): Indian residents INR 700,000; NRI INR 851,250. This deposit is collected at admission and refundable per the school's rules after clearance of dues.

- Other costs commonly charged in addition to the annual fee (may be billed separately or drawn from the imprest advance): uniform and tailoring, textbooks and stationery, co‑curricular club charges, specialist coaching, travel for official school tours, examination/board fees where applicable, medical expenses beyond routine care, and optional programme fees (e.g., summer programmes). The school's online fee payment form also distinguishes Tuition Fee and Advance for Expenses as separate pay categories.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are published as per‑annum charges. At registration and acceptance of an offered place, the following payments are specifically required: the registration charge at application/registration; the admission fee (non‑refundable) and the security deposit (refundable) at the time of admission; and the annual imprest advance. The school's registration guidance sets out the registration fee schedule and notes acceptable payment routes including Demand Draft or Cheque in favour of “The Headmaster, The Doon School” or online payment / QR payment options. For online fee transactions the school uses an online fee payment system.

Refunds and refundable items

- Admission fee is non‑refundable. The security deposit is refundable (one‑time) and returned subject to deduction for any outstanding liabilities and the school's refund/clearance process. The imprest advance is an advance to meet expenses and is adjusted against charges; procedures for settlement/adjustment follow the school's finance rules.

Fee payment options and payment channels

- Accepted payment channels include: online fee payment through the school's HDFC SmartHub online fee portal (used for tuition, registration, advance for expenses and other fees), Demand Draft or Cheque payable to “The Headmaster, The Doon School”, and QR‑code payment methods referenced on the registration guidance. The HDFC SmartHub payment interface lists Tuition Fee and Advance for Expenses as payable categories. Specific card, net‑banking or UPI options available on the payment gateway may vary; the school's online payment portal is used for electronic transactions.
Academics

The Doon School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
The Doon School offers a multi‑board curriculum. In Middle School (Grades VII–VIII) the programme builds a foundation in language arts, global languages, STEM, humanities, arts, and well‑being, with emphasis on independence, self‑awareness, leadership, and personal development. IX–X follow the ICSE (CISCE) curriculum. For XI–XII students, the school offers ISC or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school is affiliated to CISCE, IGCSE, and IBDP, reflecting cross‑board offerings. The curriculum focuses on holistic development and experiential learning alongside academics.

Student Teacher Ratio
The teacher–student ratio is 1:8 and average class sizes are around 25 in junior forms, reducing at senior levels.

Exam Results
Examination results 2023–24 cover IGCSE, ICSE, ISC, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). IBDP world average is 37, and the Doon School average is 30.32. The graduating class size for 2025 comprises 37 ISC candidates and 48 IB DP candidates.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to top universities worldwide; the school provides personalised university counselling for IB Diploma Programme; The Doon School has a strong track record of offers from universities across India, the UK, the US, and beyond.

Gifted and Talented
A Learning Centre assists students to reach their academic potential, with means‑tested bursaries and meritorious scholarships for Academic Excellence. A Scholars' Blazer recognises scholarly achievement, and awards for excellence in academic, sporting, and co‑curricular areas are offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Doon School's life skills course is based on the United Kingdom's SEAL programme. Counsellors offer one-to-one confidential advice and group work. Life Skill Educators and Counsellors are Dr Shivangi Saxena and Ms Nalini Malaviya. Student welfare is monitored by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), the School Doctor and the Counsellors.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Doon School has a Learning Support department. Six teachers have been trained by DRISHTI to support boys with special educational needs. The process uses screeners and review of notebooks and answer scripts, followed by standardized tests to identify needs. An individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by DRISHTI and implemented by the trained teachers. An ICP (individualized counselling programme) provides counselling to help boys emotionally cope with performance.

Mental Wellbeing
The Doon School provides a confidential and free wellbeing service as part of its pastoral care. The Wellness Centre offers 24-hour care for all boys, with a 24-bed facility and health staff including a full-time resident Doctor, a nurse and nursing assistants, and a psychotherapist (Megha Sharma) on staff. Counsellors provide one-to-one confidential advice and group support. Student welfare is monitored by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), the School Doctor and the Counsellors.

Safeguarding
The Doon School has a Child Welfare Committee in accordance with the POCSO Act 2012. Child Welfare Officer is Ms. Stuti Kuthiala (Dean Pastoral). School Doctor is Dr. Hrithik Rauthan. School Counsellors are Dr. Shivangi Saxena and Ms. Nalini Malaviya.
Parent Experience

History
The Doon School was founded in 1935 by S. R. Das, a lawyer from Calcutta who later served as the Advocate General of Bengal and was a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. Das was inspired by his experience at Manchester Grammar School in England and returned to India to establish a school modeled on British private boarding schools while rooted in Indian identity. The school was envisioned as secular and open to boys from all sections of Indian society, with the aim of serving a free and democratic India. The first headmaster was Arthur Foot, and his deputy John Martyn later became the second headmaster. Conceived as an all-boarding institution in 1935, the school has grown into a residential community of around 600 boys aged 12 to 18, housed in five main boarding houses and two holding houses.

Community
The Doon School has one of the strongest, close-knit alumni networks in the world. The school has helped shape the careers of leaders across politics, business, science, media, and the bureaucracy around the world. Doon School embraces diversity through its pan-India intake and fosters an inclusive community of students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Doon School's Chandbagh campus blends heritage with modern facilities. The Main Building, completed in 1911, anchors the historic campus, while Kilachand Library provides print and digital resources for study. The BML Munjal Auditorium replaces the former Multipurpose Hall as a premier venue for assemblies, performances, and conferences. The Rose Bowl is an open-air amphitheatre that hosts ceremonies, plays, concerts, and debates. Centres of Excellence for Drama, Creative Writing, and Critical Thinking, along with the Music School and Art and Media Centre, support creative and intellectual development. The new Sports Complex includes a heated pool, gym, indoor courts, and floodlit outdoor facilities to support sport and activity.

Sports Facilities
The Sports Complex is a world-class facility that supports both excellence and participation. It includes a heated swimming pool, a modern gymnasium, indoor courts for badminton and squash, and all-weather cricket nets. Outdoor spaces include a futsal ground, tennis and padel courts, and floodlit basketball arenas. Extensive playing fields and dedicated spaces on campus promote fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Academic Facilities
Kilachand Library provides print and digital resources for research and quiet study. AI Robotics Maker Space offers hands-on opportunities to explore emerging technologies with flexible layouts for collaboration. Science and Design and Technology Labs provide reimagined laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and design work. The laboratories are bright and well-equipped to support practical learning and experimentation.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Centres of Excellence for Drama, Creative Writing, and Critical Thinking nurture imagination, dialogue, and reflection. The Music School supports Hindustani and Western traditions with practice rooms, a recital hall, and a music library, and hosts concerts and inter-house and inter-school competitions. The Art and Media Centre spans 25,000 square feet with studios for painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, a lecture hall, film and photography studio, publications room, and exhibition galleries. The Rose Bowl is an open-air amphitheatre that hosts Founders' Day ceremonies, plays, concerts, and debates.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Doon School maintains a teacher-student ratio of 1:8 and average class sizes around 25 in junior classes, reducing at senior levels. The curriculum spans a broad range of subjects with a principle of progressive and increasing choice. Middle School (Grades VII–VIII) uses a Doon-designed curriculum to build foundations in core subjects, critical thinking, and communication skills. Grades IX–X prepare students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), while Grade XI offers ISC or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Academic overview is provided by the ICSE, ISC, and IB Coordinators, the Middle School coordinator, the Dean of Academics, and the Deputy Headmaster, who report directly to the Headmaster. Reports are termly and parent-teacher meetings are held throughout the year.

Arts & Creative
Centre of Excellence (COE) including Music, Theatre, Art, Creative Writing, Public Speaking and Debating, DRAIS (Design, Robotics, AI and Software Systems) and Model United Nations forms the school's sustained arts and creative ecosystem. The Centre of Excellence for Theatre provides a dedicated theatre space, a year-long curriculum, artist-in-residence workshops, and regular productions. The Art COE offers interdisciplinary projects and a MAP partnership for internships and resources; Music expands to enhanced facilities for performance and creative work; DRAIS emphasizes coding, robotics and AI with mentorship and competitions; Model United Nations trains students in research, public speaking and diplomacy through conferences.

Cultural & Language
Global Languages offered include German, French and Spanish, alongside English Language and Literature, Hindi and Sanskrit. The Centre of Excellence for Public Speaking and Debating integrates public speaking into the academic program, while Model United Nations provides a platform for cross-cultural learning and global awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and societies include Bharatvani and YuvBharati (Hindi Debate), Debating Society, Economics Society, Historical Society, Echo, IT Society, Maths Society Infinity, Nature Society Srijan Prayas, Poetry Society The Altruist, Quiz Society, Science Society Grand Slam, The Business Club Vibgyor, The Astronomy Society, and Yuv Arpan, with The Doon School Weekly among school publications. Midterm treks and expeditions blend outdoor learning with teamwork, including treks across diverse terrains and expeditions to Everest Base Camp; Doon pioneered the first school expedition to Antarctica in 2015.

Community & Service
The Doon School pioneered structured social service in 1935 and every student participates in community service as part of an integrated and experiential curriculum. Students undertake diverse projects in India and abroad through the Round Square association, including building, teaching and medical aid, with village and slum partnerships aimed at sustainable improvements.

Leadership & Professional
The Centre of Excellence for Public Speaking and Debating embeds debating and public speaking in the co-curricular and main academic programme, with Artist-in-Residence workshops, curriculum integration, confidence-building, mentorship and weekly inter-school activities. The Centre of Excellence for Model United Nations offers regular training, conferences and collaborations to develop leadership, research, writing and diplomacy skills. Careers Information, Education and Guidance is part of Life At Doon to support university destinations and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a Wellness Centre, Boarding Houses and a Central Dining Hall as part of student life. Well-being and core competencies include Physical Education, Life Skills, and related health and resilience support within the curriculum. Outdoor experiences such as midterm treks and other expeditions promote resilience, teamwork and personal well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the compulsory language of instruction and English Language & Literature is studied in the ICSE stream. Hindi and Sanskrit are offered as language options, with French, German, and Spanish taught as Modern Foreign Languages. In the ISC and IB Diploma Programme, Group 1 languages include English and Hindi, and Group 2 languages include Hindi, French, Spanish, and German. Taken together, the school teaches English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, German, and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The Doon School uses English as the medium of instruction. Hindi and Sanskrit are taught as language subjects in the Middle School and across the ICSE/ISC/IB tracks. German, French, and Spanish are taught as Global Languages in the Middle School and as language options in the ICSE/ISC and IB Diploma Programme. In the IB Diploma Programme, Group 1 languages are English and Hindi, while Group 2 languages are Hindi, French, Spanish, and German.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration: Register your son for the admission test by 10th July 2026 by filling the Registration Form. The Doon School admits boys into Class VII and Class VIII only, ensuring a close-knit community that thrives academically and beyond. The process can be completed online by filling the Registration Form or offline by downloading the form, paying the fee, and submitting required documents. Registration does not guarantee admission.

2. Payment of Registration Fee: The registration fee is non-refundable and follows a sliding scale; early registration saves. Overseas registrations are charged by age, and Indian resident registration has its own scale. Payments can be made online using the provided link; offline payment options are also described. Registration does not guarantee admission.

3. Submit Required Documents: You will be asked to upload your son's Birth Certificate and Registration Fee Payment Receipt. For offline registration, submit the Completed Registration Form, Birth Certificate, and Fee Payment Receipt via the Admissions Office. The Doon School reviews the complete application and informs you of further instructions by email.

4. Admission Test: The admission test will be held on 9 August 2026 at various centres across India and abroad. The exam is conducted at multiple centres, including Dehradun and other cities, and details are shared prior to the exam. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the interview stage.

5. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, which may be conducted at the school or at regional centres. Interviews evaluate fit alongside academic and extracurricular indicators. The school reviews the complete application and communicates next steps by email.

Scholarships
The Doon School offers scholarships based on merit and financial need. The Doon School Scholarship Examination (DSSE) provides merit-based scholarships with partial or full financial aid, determined by the Scholarship Committee based on documents submitted by parents. Eligible candidates are boys aged 11–12 years on 30 September of the exam year for Class VII and 12–13 years for Class VIII. Date of examination: Sunday, 19th April 2026; the exam is online with MCQ format in English, Mathematics, and Science, with 45 minutes per subject. Registration for DSSE involves visiting the DSSE site, completing the online registration form, and paying the registration fee.
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