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Welham Boys' School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹570,000 - 931,000
Ages 8 - 18 years
Type Boys School (boarding)
Opened 1937
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Hindi
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Welham Boys' School is a CBSE-affiliated school on 30-acre campus. The curriculum is organized into Junior (grades 4–6), Middle (7–9), and Senior (10–12) levels, with English and Hindi instruction and subjects such as Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Art, Music, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Financial Studies. A three-language formula requires a third language in German, French, or Sanskrit, with certificate courses in German and French. The Junior School emphasizes project- and activity-based learning; the Middle School encourages interdisciplinary work; there are subject-specific laboratories for Science, English, Mathematics, and Geography, and a Learning Resource Center to support independent study. After Grade 10, CBSE X subjects include English Core, Language II, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and an Additional Subject (Painting, Music, or Computer Applications); Grade XII offers Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. The campus features Riverside Block, School Hospital, library and arts space, art room, and facilities for swimming, climbing, and sports.

The Essentials

Welham Boys' School has instruction in English.

Fees

Annual tuition at Welham Boys' School ranges from INR 570,000 to INR 931,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fees

- Registration / application fee: ₹1,000.
- Entrance / assessment fee (one-time at application): ₹15,000.

One‑time deposits and admission charges (payable at offer/registration)

- Security deposit (refundable): commonly reported between ₹285,000 and ₹475,000; the school also states that the security deposit charged at the time of admission is equivalent to one term fee and is refundable on request when the pupil leaves.
- Imprest deposit (for pocket money / incidental charges): ₹60,000 (typical figure reported).
- Admission / non‑refundable administrative charges: amounts reported vary (examples found include an admission/registration charge around ₹10,000–₹21,000 and a small non‑refundable component reported in some listings). Exact one‑time admission/processing amounts vary by source.

Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per‑term detail)

- Annual tuition + boarding (combined): widely reported as ₹570,000 per year (this figure is commonly cited as the core annual boarding + tuition charge).
- Alternative all‑in first‑year totals reported: when one‑time deposits and other admission charges are included, total first‑year cost examples appear in the range of approximately ₹931,000 to ₹950,000. These totals combine the annual tuition & boarding figure with security deposit, imprest and other admission payments.
- Billing schedule / term breakdown: school fee is due twice a year (payments are required after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). Because fees are billed twice yearly, the per‑payment (half‑year) amount for the cited annual tuition & boarding of ₹570,000 would be ₹285,000 per payment. All dues must be paid in full on or before the school reopens.

Boarding fees

- Boarding costs are included within the combined tuition & boarding figure reported above (₹570,000 per annum as the commonly cited combined amount). The school operates as a residential (boarding) school and the published combined figure is typically used to represent both tuition and boarding charges together. Separate published line‑item boarding fees were not found in public listings.

Other recurring or occasional costs

- Uniform, books, stationery and personal supplies: typically charged separately or drawn from the imprest deposit; an imprest of ~₹60,000 is reported to cover these and incidental items.
- Medical, activity, transport and excursion charges: additional charges for specific activities, trips, exam fees and medical services may apply; imprest or other ancillary bills are commonly used to settle these items. Public listings note these categories but exact recurring amounts vary by year and activity.

Refunds and withdrawal rules

- Security deposit: refundable on request when the pupil leaves; unclaimed security deposits for a period of three years may be forfeited to the school.
- Tuition / term fees: the published school rules state that the fee will not be refunded in general. Withdrawal timing affects the fee charged:
- No charges are made if the written letter of withdrawal reaches the school by specified cut‑off dates (15 June for the Autumn term and 30 December for the Spring term).
- If the withdrawal letter reaches the school after those dates but before reopening, a half‑term fee is charged.
- If a pupil is withdrawn after the school reopens, a full term fee will be charged.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Frequency: fees are due twice a year (after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). All dues must be paid on or before school reopens. Unpaid dues can result in the student being sent home. Security deposit equal to one term fee is collected at admission; the school reserves the right to revise fees.

Fee payment options (publicly reported / typical methods)

- Publicly available fee listings and admissions guidance for the school do not provide a single definitive public list of accepted payment channels. Various admission guides and historical instructions for related Welham schools indicate use of bank instruments such as Demand Drafts for application/registration in past practice; third‑party listings and school prospectus excerpts commonly show bank‑transfer / demand draft / cheque as historically used channels for fee payments at comparable schools. Parents should be aware that the school may require specific payment instruments or bank details at the time of admission.
Academics

Welham Boys' School teaches CBSE Curriculum for students aged 8 to 18.

Curriculum
Welham Boys' School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The academic program is organized into three levels: Junior School (grades 4–6), Middle School (grades 7–9), and Senior School (grades 10–12). Subjects are taught in English, Hindi, Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Art, Music, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Financial Studies. The CBSE mandates a three-language formula, so a third language is studied from German, French, or Sanskrit, with certificate language courses available in German and French. The Junior School emphasizes project- and activity-based learning, the Middle School emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, and there are subject-specific laboratories for Science, English, Mathematics, and Geography along with a Learning Resource Center to support independent learning. After Grade 10, CBSE (X) subjects include English Core, Language II (Hindi B / German / French), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and an Additional Subject (Painting / Music / Computer Applications); the Grade XII scheme offers Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with corresponding compulsory and elective subjects.

Exam Results
High academic achievers from grade 4 through 11 are felicitated during Graduation Day. Grade 10 toppers receive the Principal's Award and Grade 12 toppers receive the Dr Anil Wilson Award; Grade 12 board examination achievers are felicitated on Founder's Day.
Parent Experience

History
Welham Boys' School began as Welham Preparatory School in 1937, founded by Ms. Oliphant. Finances were aided by a grant from Ms. Oliphant's mother, who sent money from Welham, England. The first boy joined on 15 January 1937, and within a year there were thirty residential and twenty day scholars; Grade 5 was added in 1941, and the school banner bearing the motto 'From Strength to Strength' was carried for the first time in the Games March Past in 1941. Elevated to a plus-two Secondary School in 1985, Welham is affiliated to the CBSE curriculum and administered by a Board of Trustees of the Welham Boys' School Society.

Community
Founder's Day is a three-day gala that includes a Scholastic India Book Fair. A Parent-Teacher meeting is held during Founder's Day to discuss a student's holistic development. Athletics meets and cultural programmes are regular features, and investiture ceremonies are documented in the school's galleries. Students participate in external events such as the New Delhi World Book Fair and campus life events like Spring Fest.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans about 30 acres in a leafy, arboreal setting. The Riverside Block houses teaching spaces with a contemporary design. The School Hospital provides health care facilities for students. Library and arts spaces are present as part of the learning environment.

Sports Facilities
The school includes a swimming pool for aquatic activities, and outdoor sports grounds suitable for team games. An indoor climbing wall is available for physical training. An auditorium-style venue is depicted in images used to illustrate campus spaces for gatherings and events.

Academic Facilities
Welham is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Library spaces and an art room are available on campus for academic and creative work. Additional classrooms and learning spaces are part of the school's facilities to support the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and painting are part of co-curricular spaces, as seen in the art room imagery. A chess/board games space is featured, indicating chess or related activities. The climbing wall points to structured physical activity, alongside the swimming pool and outdoor grounds for sports and recreation.
Languages

Language Provision
Language I is English Language and Literature. Language II can be Hindi B, German or French. A third language is mandatory and options include German, French and Sanskrit. Certificate language courses are offered in German and French.

Bilingual Teaching
The school follows the CBSE three-language formula, requiring a third language for every student. Language I is English Language and Literature, Language II can be Hindi B, German or French. Certificate language courses are offered in German and French.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Admissions are open for Grades IV to XII. Parents must register their ward to begin the admission process. For Grades IV–IX the child will be assessed in English, Hindi, Mathematics and Life Skills; for Grade XI the assessment covers English, Mathematics and Science (optional). Interaction with the Admission Committee is required, and both parents must attend. An Offer Letter is sent to the selected candidates after the interaction. The Admission Office is 9068587779 (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM). Address: 5, Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001.
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