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Welham Girls' School

India, Dehradun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 10 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 550
Type Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1957
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Hindi, French, Spanish, German, Punjabi
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Welham Girls' School in Dehradun is a residential, all-girls school offering classes VI to XII. It follows a dual curriculum with the Indian Curriculum (ICSE/ISC) and Cambridge IGCSE, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi given emphasis along with a third language option in middle school. The academic year runs March to February. The school prepares learners for ICSE/ISC examinations and Cambridge assessments. Facilities include a spacious library and e-source centre, Wi‑Fi-enabled classrooms, and well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and Home Science. On-site sports, indoor and outdoor courts, a swimming pool and a large field sustain daily activity. A broad co-curricular program features Indian and Western music, Indian dance, art, drama, debating, photography, and technology clubs, with SPICMACAY performances and service initiatives such as Reach Out. The school prioritises inclusivity, mentoring, and career guidance, with counseling and an infirmary for student wellbeing.

www.welhamgirls.com

8374+XMG, 19, Municipal Rd, Panchpuri Colony, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

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The Essentials

Welham Girls' School has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Welham Girls' School is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The campus is at No. 19 Municipal Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001. The school is in the Dalanwala neighbourhood of Dehradun.

Stages
The school has classes VI to XII.

Type
The school is a girls' school.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / registration fees

- Registration fee (at time of registration): Rs. 20,000 (non‑refundable).
- Admission fee (payable at the time of admission): Rs. 1,50,000.

Tuition and school fees (annual)

- School fees (annual): Rs. 10,10,000 per year. This is the published single annual fee figure for enrolled students.
- The published fee information is provided as an overall annual figure; a per‑term or per‑class breakdown is not published on the school's public fee page.

Deposits and advances (one‑time amounts at admission)

- Security Deposit (refundable/adjustable): Rs. 5,05,000.
- Imprest Deposit: Rs. 60,000.
- Uniform Deposit: Rs. 20,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The publicly available fee schedule is given as an annual charge; the school's registration process requires payment of the registration fee at the time the online registration form is submitted.
- Notice and withdrawal terms: a minimum of three months' notice of intended withdrawal is required; failure to give three months' notice results in three months' fees being forfeited/charged in lieu of notice. Students who withdraw after sitting the ICSE Board examinations are charged school fees until the end of March provided the written withdrawal letter is received by 1 January; if the letter is received after 1 January the student must pay three months' full fees from the date of receipt of the withdrawal application. The school deposit will be forfeited if a student withdraws from Class IX or XI at any time.

Boarding / residential charges

- Welham Girls' School is a residential (boarding) school; the published annual School Fees figure is the single published fee amount for students. No separate, itemised boarding fee is published in the public fee schedule.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniform deposit (one‑time): Rs. 20,000 (listed above).
- Registration fee is non‑refundable.
- Additional day‑to‑day costs that are commonly charged by residential schools (examples: books, stationery, optional camps/expeditions, medical treatment, co‑curricular fees, travel for outings) are not itemised in the public fee summary and, where applicable, are billed separately by the school.

Refund information and forfeitures

- The Security Deposit is described as refundable/adjustable.
- The Registration/Registration fee is non‑refundable.
- Withdrawal penalties: three months' fees forfeited/charged if minimum notice is not given; school deposit may be forfeited for withdrawal from Class IX or XI.

Fee payment options and payment channels

- The school operates an online parent/ERP portal for school administration and fee payment.
- The school uses online bank payment procedures for specific payments (for example, AP exam payments are accepted by bank deposit/bank transfer with the school providing bank account details and instructions); bank transfer / NEFT details are used for such payments. Parents use the school's online payment channels or the school's designated bank transfer instructions where provided.
Academics

Welham Girls' School teaches Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 10 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers classes VI to XII and is affiliated with CISCE (ICSE) and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi given importance in the curriculum and a third language option in Middle School (Sanskrit, French, Spanish, German or Punjabi). In Class X, students select from Science, Environmental Science or Economics and must choose at least one skill-based subject such as Computer Applications, Robotics & AI, Yoga, Hindustani Music, Indian Dance, Art, Home Science, French or Physical Education. In Class XII, subjects may be taken across Humanities, Science and Commerce, with English compulsory and options including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Elective English, Hindi, Commerce, Accounts, Home Science, Environmental Science, Art and Indian Hindustani Music. The academic year begins in March and culminates with final examinations in February of the following year.

Student Teacher Ratio
Staff to student ratio is 1:10. The strength of each section in Classes VI to X is capped at a maximum of 28 students, ensuring individual attention. In senior classes, teachers may teach small groups of 6 or 7 students in certain subjects due to the wide choice of subjects offered in Class XI and XII.

Exam Results
Board Examinations 2021 show ICSE (Class X) with an overall class average of 94.95%, and the highest aggregate of 99.75% achieved by Palak Agrawal in ISC XII. ISC XII results also reflect strong performance with subject-level averages in the mid-to-high 90s, and top marks near 100%.

Higher Education Progression
Welham's Career Counselling publishes destinations for higher education, including Indian universities such as Lady Shri Ram College (Delhi University), Ashoka University, Bennett University, Daulat Ram College, Hindu College and Miranda House, as well as international universities such as Boston University, Cornell University, Claremont McKenna College, DePauw University, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, National University of Singapore, University of Edinburgh and University of California San Diego.

Gifted and Talented
Greater Education Programme (GEP) invites eminent speakers from different fields to broaden horizons and expose students to developments beyond the classroom.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school has classes from VI to XII and offers admissions in Classes VI, VII and XI only, subject to the availability of seats. The new academic session begins in March end/April each year. Age at start of the session is: Class VI 10½–12 years; Class VII 11½–13 years; Class VIII 12½–14 years; Class IX 13½–15 years; Class X 14½–16 years; Class XI 15½–17 years; Class XII 16½–18 years. The lower age limit for admission to Class VI is 10½ on 1 April of the joining year; correlation of age and class is an essential requirement. Procedure for registration: online application via the Admissions tab, payment, and receipt of an application number by email; return to the Registration Process and enter the application number; complete the online registration form with accurate information and upload scans of documents (birth certificate, Aadhar card and passport); pay the non‑refundable registration fee; you will receive a confirmatory email. The school will contact you by email in the year the ward is to appear for the Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment; registration does not guarantee admission. Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment comprises Round 1 for VI & VII in August/September at centres in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Dehradun; Round 2 is an in‑person interaction in Dehradun; offers depend on the results of the interaction and the number of vacancies. Some preference is given to: daughters of government officials and serving armed forces personnel; girls whose mothers studied at Welham or who have completed Class XII there; siblings who have studied or are currently studying at the school (no preference for Class XI candidates). Documents required at admission include the Original Birth Certificate; Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate; Medical Certificate; three recent passport photographs; Migration Certificate (for Class XI if not from the CISCE). Re-registration for Classes VI & VII is year‑specific; re-registration incurs an additional fee and a fresh registration number. If a child has not cleared the Assessment or registration has lapsed, re‑registration must be completed within one year; otherwise full registration fees apply. Eligibility for Class XI registration requires a minimum average of 70% in all examinations conducted by the school; this is a prerequisite to appear for the Aptitude Assessment; selected students join in April after completing their Board examinations; mandatory documents include the Board Mark sheet, Pass certificate, Migration Certificate (if not from the ICSE Board) and Transfer Certificate. The registration fee is Rs. 20,000 and is non‑transferable and non‑refundable. The school is affiliated to the CISCE and has classes VI–XII.

Scholarships
The school offers several Scholarships each year to deserving students studying at Welham Girls' School. Scholarships are available on applications received from parents and are decided on the basis of means cum merit. Scholarship amounts are decided after assessing the combined income of the parents and are awarded after the scholarship committee has scrutinized all relevant documents. Scholarships cover a substantial portion of the school fees. Parents of students aspiring to join the school in the coming year may also apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are revised annually and fresh applications need to be submitted each year. Parents wishing to apply for a Scholarship must request the necessary form from the school every year.
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