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Unison World School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹1,120,000
Ages 11 - 17 years
Type Girls School (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Hindi, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 8
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Unison World School is a girls‑only residential school founded in 2007 near Dehradun, offering Grades 6–12 to girls aged 11–17. The school delivers both the CISCE Indian curriculum and Cambridge international streams (IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Levels) with English as the medium of instruction and a foreign language option. The CISCE track covers ICSE and ISC. Cambridge assessments are held biannually. The 7 km countryside campus hosts indoor swimming, multiple playing fields and courts, a four‑house system, and high‑tech classrooms with Interactive Flat Panels. Facilities include a central library, a Multi‑Purpose Hall, an Amphitheatre, a 3D Laboratory and a conferencing room. The school places value‑based, student‑centric learning and offers extensive co‑curriculars, including international exchanges with partner schools and trips to NASA, MIT robotics programs, and CERN in Switzerland. It prioritizes leadership, service and language learning through clubs, events and community engagement.

UNISON WORLD SCHOOL, Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun - 248 009, INDIA

The Essentials

Unison World School has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
UNISON WORLD SCHOOL is on Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248 009, India. The campus spans 16.25 acres in attractive countryside, seven kilometers from Dehradun city center. It features an indoor swimming pool and multiple playing fields and courts, with boarding chalets for students. The campus is secured with round-the-clock security and only female staff have access to the boarding chalets.

Stages
Grades 6 to 12.

Type
Girls-only residential (boarding) school.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Unison World School has four boarding houses: Maple, Walnut, Oakwood and Rosewood. The dormitories have adjacent washrooms; Lower School dorms house seven or eight girls per dormitory, while Senior School dorms house four per dormitory. The boarding houses are guarded exclusively by professional female security guards.

Food Options
Food is prepared by in-house mess staff under a Catering Services Officer. The operation is FSSAI-certified and licensed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The weekly menu includes Indian regional, Thai, Italian, Chinese and Continental cuisines, is predominantly vegetarian with eggs, and provides fresh vegetables, lentils, salads and fruit daily; a nutritionist ensures a balanced diet.

House System
The school has a House system with four houses: Maple, Walnut, Oakwood and Rosewood. The House system supports pastoral care and facilitates inter-house competitions and activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Unison Education and Research Foundation.
Fees

Annual tuition at Unison World School ranges from INR 1,120,000 for 2026/27.

Deposits and registration fees

- REGISTRATION FEE (non-refundable): INR 25,000.
- ADMISSION FEE (non-refundable): INR 150,000.
- UNIFORM IMPREST ADVANCE (one-time, at joining; provides a summer uniform set): INR 30,000.
- INTEREST-FREE SECURITY DEPOSIT (equivalent to one term's fee): INR 560,000. The security deposit is refundable without interest after final withdrawal and clearance of dues; refund is made in INR by bank transfer after the school audit (end of November).

Tuition and school fees (by term and per year)

- SCHOOL FEE (per term): INR 560,000. The school year fees are divided equally across two terms.
- SCHOOL FEE (per academic year, 2 terms): INR 1,120,000 (INR 560,000 x 2).
- WHAT THE SCHOOL FEE COVERS: term-time provision of tuition, co-curricular activities, boarding, lodging, and laundry (dry cleaning excluded).

International curriculum (IGCSE / A Level) fees

- IGCSE / A Level FEE (additional): INR 75,000 per annum. This is payable along with the 1st term school fee for students who opt for the international curriculum.

Imprest deposit and other recurring advances

- IMPREST DEPOSIT (advance to cover on-account expenses): INR 75,000. This imprest is maintained by parents and is used to pay for items such as uniforms, books and stationery, art material, extra coaching, exchange programs, school trips, external participation fees (MUN, IAYP), specialist medical referrals, transport, pocket money, salon services, dry-cleaning, replenishment of school uniform/bedding, and similar incidental expenses. The imprest must be replenished at the end of each term or when requested if the balance falls below INR 10,000.

Sibling rebate

- A 10% sibling rebate applies to the elder sibling's school fees when a second child of the same parent takes admission; the rebate is admissible for a maximum of one real sister and may be withdrawn by the school at its discretion. Application for the rebate must be addressed to the Principal.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Termly invoices are issued ahead of each academic term. Payment due dates: 1st Term payment due by 28 February; 2nd Term payment due by 31 August each year. Interest at 15% per annum will be applied on late payments from the due date until payment is received; the school may suspend services for overdue accounts.
- FEES-IN-ADVANCE SCHEME: A rebate of INR 16,500 is offered to parents who pay the whole year's school fee in advance by 28 February each year.

Payment methods and instructions

- Bank transfer to the school bank account (details are printed on term invoices). Parents should include the student's name and admission number on the payment. Bank charges on inward/outward fee remittance are borne by the parent. For overseas payments, parents must ensure bank charges are covered. Specific bank details provided on invoices include bank name, beneficiary name, account number, IFSC and SWIFT code.
- ONLINE PAYMENT: Credit card, debit card and net banking payments are accepted via the school's online payment gateway.
- DEMAND DRAFT: Fees can be paid by Demand Draft in favour of UNISON WORLD SCHOOL payable at Dehradun; include the student's name and admission number on the reverse of the DD.
- CASH & CHEQUE: The school does not accept payment in cash or by cheque.

Boarding fees

- There is no separate published boarding fee; boarding and lodging are included within the term school fee. The school operates as a residential (girls) school and boarding services are provided as part of the school fee.

Other costs and typical incidental charges

- Uniforms: one-time Uniform Imprest Advance at joining (INR 30,000) plus ongoing replacement costs drawn from the imprest account as needed.
- Additional charges that may be drawn from the imprest account include books and stationery, exam fees, specialist tuition or coaching, external program fees (MUN, IAYP), medical referrals and hospitalisation expenses, transport, school trips and treks, personal consumables, dry-cleaning, and other incidental items. Laundry is included in the term fee (dry-cleaning excluded).

Withdrawal and refund rules

- NEW STUDENTS: If a student withdraws or does not join before the start of the academic year (1 April), the Registration and Admission Fees are forfeited; the balance is refunded and the Uniform Imprest Advance is refunded proportionately depending on items/services availed. If a student joins and then withdraws before 30 April, per-day fees for the period of stay plus a three-month extra fee will be charged/forfeited and the balance refunded; Registration, Admission and Uniform Imprest Advance fees are not refunded in this case. If withdrawal occurs after 30 April, the full year's fee is charged/forfeited.
- EXISTING STUDENTS: A written notice of withdrawal is required with a minimum of three months' notice prior to the end of the academic year (latest by 31 December). If withdrawal notice is given after 31 December, three months' fee (of the following academic year) will be charged extra. Withdrawal at any time after the commencement of the academic year (1 April) will result in the full year's fee being charged/forfeited. School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate) is issued only after clearance of dues. Refunds of security deposit require a formal request letter and are processed in INR; security deposit refunds are paid after the school audit (end of November). Security deposit is non-transferable and non-adjustable to another student's account.

Summary of payable items on admission (typical one-time and first-term amounts)

- Registration fee: INR 25,000.
- Admission fee: INR 150,000.
- Uniform Imprest Advance (one-time): INR 30,000.
- Interest-free Security Deposit (one term): INR 560,000.
- First term school fee: INR 560,000. (If IGCSE/A Level applies, add INR 75,000 per year; payable with the first term.)
- Imprest deposit (advance for incidental expenses): INR 75,000.

Important financial conditions

- Interest on late payment: 15% per annum from the invoice due date until payment is received.
- Fees are normally reviewed annually (typical increase stated at approximately 10–12%). Bank charges on remittances are to be borne by the payer.

Note on year-group breakdown

- Fees are published as a single per-term school fee that applies across the student body; no separate, published year-group tuition breakdown is provided.
Academics

Unison World School teaches Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 11 to 17.

Curriculum
The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and Cambridge International Education (CIE). English is the medium of instruction with a foreign language option. The CISCE Curriculum covers ICSE (Secondary) and ISC (Higher Secondary). Subjects include English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Studies, Computer Studies, and Electives (French, German, Spanish), GK, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Fine Arts and SUPW. The Cambridge International Curriculum offers IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels for XI–XII. Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels cover a range of subjects including language, sciences, mathematics, economics, computer science, arts and modern foreign languages. Assessments are Formative and Summative; Cambridge Assessments are held biannually (with March sessions at UWS).

Student Teacher Ratio
1:8

Higher Education Progression
Each year, students gain acceptance offers from universities such as Emory University, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Ashoka University, among others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care provides ongoing social and emotional support through a dedicated network led by the Pastoral Coordinator, supported by a School Doctor, Catering Officer, Counsellor, Housemother, Assistant Housemother, Matrons and Sahayikas. This network is bolstered by an on-site Infirmary (Medical Centre) and a Catering Department.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction; a foreign language is offered as a third language (French, German or Spanish).

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing support is provided through the Counsellor and School Doctor; on-campus health services are available via the Infirmary (Medical Centre).
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2007, Unison World School is an all-girls residential school for Grades 6 to 12. It is part of the Unison Education Foundation. The campus is seven kilometers from Dehradun city center, in a countryside setting that offers a calm, purposeful atmosphere. The school emphasizes a student-centric, value-based learning system that blends traditional Indian and international culture. It features world class facilities with a state-of-the-art campus, international curriculum, finest accommodation, and a committed faculty; the campus includes an indoor swimming pool and multiple playing fields and courts.

Community
Unison World School maintains a vibrant school community with a calendar of community and cultural events throughout the year, spanning literature, culture, sports, and performing arts. Recent highlights include Narrativa 2025 – Youth Literature Festival (8 November 2025), APDF 2025 cultural programme, Spardha 2025 sports meet, Lumina 2025, Harmony 2025 performing arts, and UWSMUN 2025, among others.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a Wi‑Fi enabled campus with Interactive Flat Panel displays and Smart Boards in classrooms. The Library is central to teaching, offering reference books and internet facilities with titles continually updated. The campus includes a Multi‑Purpose Hall, Seminar and Conference Rooms, an Amphitheatre, a 3D Laboratory, and an Audio Visual and Video Conferencing room.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a floodlit football field, floodlit hockey field, a temperature‑controlled half Olympic‑size indoor swimming pool, a 14‑station pistol and rifle shooting range with digital targets, five floodlit basketball courts, a half basketball practice court, two floodlit lawn tennis courts and a tennis practice court, a modern squash court, a floodlit skating rink, a synthetic floodlit volleyball court, seven indoor badminton courts, a martial arts studio, a table tennis arena, and a yoga studio. Horse riding arena is underway. The school also has a Recreational Children Park, an Amphitheatre and a state‑of‑the‑art Auditorium with hi‑tech audio/visual aids and wooden flooring.

Academic Facilities
The school operates in English as the medium of instruction, with a foreign language offered as a third language. It has excellent laboratory facilities for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computers, and Social Science Labs. The Library supports research with reference books and internet access, and the campus is Wi‑Fi enabled with Smart Boards and Interactive Flat Panels in classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co‑curricular offerings include Sports & Life Skills, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Clubs & Societies, International Exchange, Tours & Treks, Events, Community Engagement, and Achievements.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school operates a four-House system with Daffodil, Jasmine, Orchid and Tulip. Houses regularly compete in debates, quizzing, dramatics, dance, music and sports, building leadership and healthy competition. A broad co-curricular program extends learning beyond the classroom across Sports & Life Skills, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, and Clubs & Societies. Clubs and societies are student‑led and include the MUN Society, Debating and Persuasive/Quizzing groups, Creative Writing, Photography, Entrepreneurship and Community Service, complemented by international exchange opportunities and learning trips such as visits to NASA in the USA and language‑learning experiences in Switzerland.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts focuses on expressing ideas visually through a wide spectrum of visual arts and dedicated art studios. Girls study Graphic Design, Photography, Drawing & Painting, Craft, Textile, Sculpture, and Pottery & Ceramics. Our teachers cover Folk Art, Rangoli, Watercolour, Architecture, Oil Painting, Printmaking and Origami to foster creativity and technical skill. In Performing Arts, opportunities include Indian Vocal, Indian Dance, Western Dance, Tabla, Sitar, Drums, Guitar and Keyboards, with examinations in Rock/Pop through Trinity College London and Diploma exams with Prayag Sangeet Samiti, plus SPIC MACAY collaborations that bring eminent artists to campus.

Cultural & Language
International Exchange includes partnerships with St Francis' College (England), Rangi Ruru Girls' School (New Zealand) and Kilgraston School (Scotland). Educational excursions and exchange programmes promote international understanding, including regular trips to Kennedy Space Center and MIT robotics, with Harvard and Parsons visits. A Switzerland program offers Ski Training and Modern Language Learning, including French language practice and a UN Geneva‑oriented itinerary featuring CERN, Red Cross and local culture. These experiences foster cross‑cultural understanding and language learning alongside academic study.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and Societies offer a broad slate of activities, including UWS Production House, The High‑Tech Station, The Steam Engine, Equality Zone, Eco Warriors, Aesthetics Corner, The Euphony Studio, Venture Lab, The Cinematography Circle, Persuasive Society, UWS MUN Society, The Gourmet House, Fact Finders (Quizzing and Creative Writing), and Community Service. Students lead these clubs with teachers facilitating, developing communication, organizational and social skills. Intra‑house sports bring together more than 20 organized sports, with the four Houses competing for the SPARDHA trophy. The campus also features an Amphitheatre, a state‑of‑the‑art Auditorium and a dedicated Sports/Arts ecosystem that supports performances and events.

Community & Service
Community engagement emphasizes compassionate global citizenship. Students interact with an Anganwadi behind the School, assist with events like Sports Day and Children's Day, and contribute to GOONJ for rural development. They also visit Arthur Foot Academy in Bhandarjhud to work with children in a rural village and participate in community projects. These activities raise awareness of education access, health, gender parity and development within local and international communities.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is fostered through the four‑house system, which promotes responsibility and collaboration in addition to healthy competition. Clubs and societies are student‑led, giving girls opportunities to lead projects and committees with teacher facilitation. Participation in events such as the World Scholars Cup, IC3 Regional Conference and other inter‑school competitions builds public speaking, teamwork and professional communication. The school also provides Career Guidance and Future Pathways resources to support planning for higher education and careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life skill development through organized sports is central, with every student encouraged to join at least one sport. The campus offers extensive facilities including floodlit football and hockey fields, an indoor pool, a 14‑station pistol/rifle range, multiple basketball and tennis courts, a squash court, a skating rink and a modern auditorium. Fitness is monitored through a formal Fitness Mapping system that tracks seven elements of fitness and is reviewed twice a year. An amphitheatre and recreational spaces support a vibrant campus life and wellness activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction. French, German and Spanish are offered as elective modern foreign languages. In the CISCE curriculum, these languages appear as Elective subjects (French, German, Spanish). In the Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE/A Levels), French, German and Spanish are offered as a Modern Foreign Language option.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Getting Admissions. Unison World School welcomes girl candidates from diverse social and cultural backgrounds who demonstrate a desire to continuously learn and grow. The academic session begins in April each year. Registrations are accepted for Grades VI to IX (ICSE), XI (ISC), Grade IX (IGCSE) and Grade XI (AS Level). The CISCE/CIE framework applies with two terms: First Term from 1 April to 30 September; Second Term from 1 October to 31 March.

2. Registration submission. The candidate/parent fills the Application for Registration and submits it to the School Admissions Office along with the prescribed Registration Fee and the following documents: Birth Certificate (in English), two recent passport-size photographs of the candidate, a copy of Aadhaar Card, a copy of Passport, and a copy of the latest Marksheet.

3. Registration acceptance and admit card. The acceptance of the Application for Registration and fee does not guarantee admission. If the Application for Registration is found to be correct, a confirmation of the registration is dispatched to the parents. An Admit Card along with the syllabus, date of Aptitude Test and sample question papers is dispatched to the parents.

4. Aptitude/proficiency tests. For Grades VI to IX: Proficiency test in English, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. For Grade XI Science: Proficiency test in English, Integrated Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Logical Reasoning. For Grade XI Commerce: Proficiency test in English, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. For Grade XI Humanities: Proficiency test in English, Social Science (History, Civics, Geography and Economics) and Logical Reasoning.

5. Merit list and admission formalities. Based on the performance in the Aptitude Test, a merit list of the candidates is prepared and the concerned parents are intimated. A Provisional Admission Letter is sent to the parents of the candidates who have qualified. The parents are then required to complete all the admission formalities, including the payment of School Fees and other applicable charges, by the scheduled date.
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