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Woodstock School

India, Mussoorie

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1854
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Korean, French, Spanish, Hindi
Typical class size 18
Strengths Outdoor Education, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Woodstock School is an international boarding school located at 6,500 feet in the Indian Himalayas in Landour, Mussoorie. The school serves 500 students from ages 3 to 18, offering boarding options starting in Grade 6. Academically, the institution is transitioning its high school curriculum to incorporate Cambridge IGCSE assessments in Grades 9 and 10, alongside Advanced Placement courses and a specialized Woodstock Diploma in the senior years. Notable campus facilities include the Win Mumby Gym and the Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education, which integrates the mountain landscape directly into student learning. A distinctive signature initiative is the PASSAGE enrichment programme, providing targeted activities in sports, music composition, drama, and language clubs. Additionally, the school features an annual Activity Week where students travel to regional locations for outdoor expeditions and community engagement projects, such as student-led water conservation and reforestation efforts along the hillsides. Students also host an annual basketball tournament.

Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India

The Essentials

Woodstock School has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Woodstock School is located in the Himalayan foothills near the hill station of Mussoorie, in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India (248179). The campus sits in Mussoorie with on-campus residential life. Travel to Woodstock is coordinated from Dehradun and Delhi via air, rail, or road, and Woodstock maintains a Travel Office to assist with transport arrangements.

Stages
Woodstock is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school provides Early Years, Middle Years (Grades 6-8), and Upper Years with the US Diploma and IB Diploma via Diploma Pathways.

Type
International boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Recent Woodstock students represent nationalities including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Somaliland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, Yemen.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is available to support students who have English as a second or additional language. A beginner EAL programme is available for Grades 5–7; the regular EAL programme includes Grades 5–8 (and occasionally Grade 9). Additional support is provided by the ESL department with assessments and placement tests during admission and throughout schooling.

Country affiliation
India.

Religious affiliation
The school has a Christian tradition with a Chaplaincy Programme; it fosters inter-religious dialogue and is inclusive of students from other faiths.

School day structure
Weekdays begin with wake-up at 6:00 AM, breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 AM, and lunch from 12:00 to 1:45 PM. Evening study halls occur Monday through Thursday for one to one-and-a-half hours. After dinner, students stay on campus unless pre-approved for outings. On weekends, the schedule runs from Friday after school until Sunday quiet time, with Lights Out extended by 30 minutes on Friday and Saturday. Students also have specific daily routines, including laptop and gadget timings (laptops collected at 7:00 AM; gadgets returned by 8:20 PM; gadget cupboard locked at 8:25 PM).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has four dormitories located within a few minutes' walking distance of one another. Ridgewood houses boys in Grades 6–9; Alter Ridge houses girls in Grades 6–9; Hostel houses boys in Grades 10–12; Midlands houses girls in Grades 10–12. All boarding students reside in these dorms, with boundaries and expectations set by the developmental level of the residents. Each dorm provides wireless Internet and has an evening study hall to support students' academic work.

Uniform Requirement
MY & UY Dress Code requires a neat, modest appearance on and off campus. Sleepwear is not allowed on campus except in the dorms, where pajamas are permitted; clothing graphics must not reference alcohol, drugs, or offensive content. Shoulders must be covered for off-campus activities and events; the dress code applies at all times on campus.

Food Options
The School has two dining hall facilities, one at the school level and one at the dorm level. Meals are provided in both areas as needed according to student needs and activities.

House System
Ridgewood houses boys in Grades 6–9; Alter Ridge houses girls in Grades 6–9; Hostel houses boys in Grades 10–12; Midlands houses girls in Grades 10–12. A Dorm Council presides over each residence with a student president and representatives; the school also operates a Student Council (StuCo) for broader student governance.

Governance and Ownership
Woodstock School is a non-profit, unaided, accredited, co-educational, residential international school. It is governed by a Board of Directors and a General Body and holds Minority Charitable Educational Institution status under India's National Minorities Commission.
Fees
Application fees

- Application fee: INR 10,000 (non-refundable) payable at the time of submitting the admissions application.

Tuition and annual fees by year group (full detail per year and per term)

- The school invoices annual fees; parents are billed for the full year and may pay according to the published billing schedule. The following annual fees are published:
- Grade 6: INR 1,805,000 per year — equivalent to INR 902,500 per term.
- Grade 7: INR 1,805,000 per year — equivalent to INR 902,500 per term.
- Grade 8: INR 1,805,000 per year — equivalent to INR 902,500 per term.
- Grade 9: INR 1,865,000 per year — equivalent to INR 932,500 per term.
- Grade 10: INR 1,865,000 per year — equivalent to INR 932,500 per term.
- Grade 11: INR 2,005,000 per year — equivalent to INR 1,002,500 per term.
- Grade 12: INR 2,005,000 per year — equivalent to INR 1,002,500 per term.

- What the annual fee covers: tuition, textbooks, notebooks, boarding and lodging, basic laundry, Internet and email facilities, class field trips, and most social activities.

One-time and refundable deposits

- Establishment Fee (one-time, payable at admission): INR 400,000 (non-refundable).
- Security Deposit (payable at admission; refundable): INR 390,000. The security deposit is refundable after adjustment against any outstanding balances and is returned after completion of 90 days from the date of withdrawal or graduation.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing and due dates:
- Fees are invoiced for the whole year in April. Payment is due in two equal instalments: the first instalment by 31 May and the second instalment by 30 November.
- Mandatory imprest (incidental) deposit:
- An imprest amount of INR 100,000 per semester (i.e., per term/semester) is mandatorily required to be deposited before the due date to cover incidental expenses (dorm store, pocket money, examination fees, etc.).
- Early-payment discount and payment-plan options:
- Option One: A 2% discount on the net invoice applies if the full year payment is made before 31 May.
- Option Two: On request, the school may permit a 6-month instalment plan to clear the semester fee and imprest. Monthly instalments must be paid by the last day of each month. There is an interest charge of 1.5% per month on the month-end outstanding balance under this plan; a higher interest of 3% applies for any month in which an instalment is not paid on time. The plan does not cover exceptional billings, which must be cleared immediately.
- Late-payment penalties and account restrictions:
- Late fees and interest are applied on overdue balances (monthly interest and escalating restrictions). Repeated or prolonged non-payment can lead to restricted student benefits, withheld access to certain services, withholding of transcripts, and in extreme cases the student not being permitted to remain at the school. Legal recovery action may be taken for outstanding balances.
- Currency and conversion:
- All fees are payable in INR only. Payments made in other currencies are converted to INR at prevailing rates on the day of deposit; any shortfall due to currency variation is recoverable from the parent account.

Boarding fees and residential charges

- The published annual fees above include boarding and lodging (there is no separate published line-item “boarding fee” in the fee schedule because boarding is included in the annual fee). The annual fee also includes basic laundry and most residential services. Incidental residential spending (dorm-store purchases, pocket money, exam fees, etc.) is expected to be covered from the mandatory imprest deposit of INR 100,000 per semester.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Included in the annual fee: textbooks, notebooks, basic laundry, Internet/email, class field trips, and most social activities.
- Mandatory incidental imprest: INR 100,000 per semester to cover dorm-store purchases, pocket money, examination fees and similar incidental costs. Exceptional or one-off billings (medical, special programmes, etc.) are billed separately and must be cleared immediately.
- Uniforms, stationery beyond textbooks, private tutoring, optional external exam fees or external course fees are not listed as separate standard charges in the published fee schedule; no separate uniform fee or uniform-itemised charge is published in the available fee documents. Parents should expect incidental personal/optional costs to be met from the imprest or billed as exceptional charges.
- Summer programme and short courses: some short courses carry their own application and course fees (for example, some summer programmes show a course fee and a separate application fee). These are distinct from the standard annual tuition/boarding charges.

Refund information

- Security deposit refund: The security deposit is refundable after withdrawal or graduation, first adjusted against any outstanding balances, and the remaining balance is refunded after 90 days from the date of withdrawal or graduation.
- Refunds/credits for unused services: The school may provide fee credits for unused services (for example, online-class credits are described in policy at a stated monthly rate). Exceptional billings are not covered by payment plans and must be cleared immediately. Specific refund conditions for particular services or programmes (beyond the security deposit and standard policies) are handled according to the school's fee and refund policies.

Fee payment options

- Online payment by card or bank transfer via the school payment portal is available. A payment portal is provided for online card and bank payments. Credit-card payments attract an additional charge (credit-card surcharge).
- Direct bank transfer (domestic and international wire instructions) is accepted; the school provides specific bank account details for rupee transfers within India and SWIFT/foreign-transfer instructions for international payments. Parents are asked to include student name, grade and parent account number with transfers and to send transfer receipts to the school finance office.
- Accepted card types and card charge: Visa and Maestro cards are accepted for credit-card payment; credit-card payments are subject to an additional surcharge (published as 2.5% in the school payment instructions).
Academics

Woodstock School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the US Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB). It is an IB World School providing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). It also offers the standalone Woodstock Diploma and the Woodstock Diploma with a Mastery Pathway.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:6

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results are published in the School Profile 2025. The profile details IBDP subject offerings and indicates the cohort's performance, including the average pass rate. Graduates matriculate to universities worldwide, including George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, University of Cambridge, Duke University, and NYU.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, India, Australia, and Asia. Notable destinations include George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, University of Cambridge, Duke University, NYU, Parsons Paris, and others.

Gifted and Talented
The Mastery Pathway within the Woodstock Diploma supports students pursuing a focused field of study, and the Enrichment programme, PASSAGE, provides opportunities across arts, sciences, service, athletics, and leadership.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Woodstock School provides a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing support system. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space for students to discuss homesickness, personal growth, and life challenges. Counsellors are available 24/7 in case of crisis and liaise with dorm staff, families, and external professionals to address mental health needs. They participate in student monitoring and collaborate with parents through Parent-Teacher Conferences to develop wellbeing plans. They also facilitate group discussions on topics related to emotional well-being, bullying, relationships, and age-appropriate sexual education; external agencies are engaged when more extensive support is required.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Woodstock School provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. The Head of SEN serves as a resource for educators to identify and implement individualized education plans and accommodations for students with specific learning disabilities or other needs. The Head of SEN collaborates with parents and teachers and can use assessments such as Woodcock Johnson to identify learning needs and tailor interventions. Learning support is available for students who are capable of meeting curriculum and assessment requirements, with targeted interventions and scaffolding provided. The school emphasises inclusive education and supports learning differences within its programmes.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided to help students access Woodstock education. A beginner EAL Programme is available for Grades 5 to 7, with most lessons conducted in EAL classrooms; students may be withdrawn from English, Science, Foreign Languages and Humanities at the start. As English improves, students may join the mainstream class, starting with Science and later Humanities, to ensure readiness for the IGCSE and AP curricula. The regular EAL Programme includes Grades 5 to 8 and occasionally Grade 9, with EAL classes replacing a foreign language; EAL teachers work with Grades 6 to 8 in mainstream classrooms. The common language is English, and staff actively encourage communication in English while supporting students' mother tongue as appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing
Woodstock School emphasises mental wellbeing through its counselling programme. Counsellors provide a safe, confidential space, support personal development, and help students develop coping strategies. The counsellors are available 24/7 for crises and coordinate with external mental health professionals when extended support is needed. They engage in group discussions on wellbeing topics and work with families through established protocols to support student welfare. Mental health wellbeing is documented in wellbeing reports for 2022 and 2023, as part of the school's ongoing wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a core priority at Woodstock School. A Board-approved Policy on Child Protection sets out the school's commitment to protecting students from abuse, bullying and grooming, and to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. The Policy Manual and related safeguarding documents are in force, with visitors required to sign the Child Protection Policy on arrival. A designated Child Protection Officer leads safeguarding work, supported by ongoing policy updates and school-wide training. The school also provides 24/7 security on campus and treats safeguarding as an integral aspect of campus life.
Parent Experience

History
Woodstock School was founded in 1854. It was the first international boarding school to be founded both in India and the whole of Asia. Over its long history, Woodstock and its community members have witnessed many eras in India's amazing history. Two world wars, Indian independence and partition, and the development of India into the global power it is today can all be traced in the alumni and history of the school.

Community
Woodstock School is a private, unaided, non-profit institution holding Christian minority status within India. Residential life takes place within a friendly, caring and diverse multi-cultural community with a strong family atmosphere. The community includes students and teachers from around the globe, and our graduates are accepted into universities around the world. Homecoming Mela brings together students, staff, alumni, parents and the wider Mussoorie community for a day of music, crafts and connection.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Woodstock School sits on a hillside in Mussoorie with four student dorms within a short walking distance of each other: Ridgewood (boys, Grades 6-9), Alter Ridge (girls, Grades 6-9), Midlands (girls, Grades 10-12), and Hostel (boys, Grades 10-12). There are two dining halls on campus, one at the school level and one in the dorms, with meals provided in both areas as needed for activities. The Centre for Imagination and the Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study are key learning spaces on campus, and the Tafton building was renovated to house the Centre for Imagination as part of campus improvements. Outdoor spaces include dedicated outdoor sporting areas and Hanson Field, supported by sustainability measures such as a sewage treatment plant that irrigates the field. The campus master plan includes renovations to High School and Quad classrooms and other heritage spaces to support modern teaching and learning.

Sports Facilities
Woodstock offers a broad sports program including badminton, basketball, cricket, cross-country, football (soccer), swimming, squash, table tennis and volleyball. Weekly PASSAGE activities expose students to additional athletics, including rock climbing and ultimate frisbee. Woodstock hosts the all-India Win Mumby Basketball Tournament each spring, and other events such as five-a-side inter-school football tournaments for boys, girls and staff, the Goal-a-thon, the Mussoorie Half-Marathon, and All-school Cross-country Day. Outdoor spaces on campus support these activities, with dedicated outdoor sporting areas.

Academic Facilities
Centre for Imagination transforms Woodstock's learning for the 21st century and has evolved since its inception in 2014 through co-design with students. The Tafton building was rebuilt to house the Centre for Imagination as part of the Campus Master Plan. Woodstock School's spaces utilize state-of-the-art technology to support flexible, ICT-enabled teaching and learning. The campus spans over 250 acres of protected forest, providing immersive outdoor learning environments. The Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study offers outdoor programming and related facilities, including a dormitory, campground, library, kitchen and dining hall on its site, with Woodstock's main campus featuring a state-of-the-art gymnasium with a 12-meter indoor climbing wall.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment includes Outdoor Learning, the Centre for Imagination, Community Engagement and Sports. The Centre for Imagination hosts student-driven initiatives and cross-disciplinary projects. The Hanifl Centre provides wilderness medicine and outdoor leadership programs, with its campus facilities including a dormitory, campground, resource library, kitchen and dining hall. Sports and related activities cover a wide range from basketball and cricket to rock climbing, with events such as the Win Mumby Basketball Tournament and inter-school football competitions. Students also participate in inter-school activities and Model United Nations and other events as part of Woodstock's extracurricular calendar.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Enrichment Programme, PASSAGE, is Woodstock School's holistic approach to extending learning beyond the classroom. It integrates six elements: Arts and Sciences, Service and Spirituality, Athletics and Adventure, Global Understanding and Leadership, and Expeditions of Discovery. The programme aims to develop Passion and Perseverance across disciplines and to take students on journeys that deepen academic and personal growth. Activities span creative, scientific, and leadership experiences that complement classroom work.

Arts & Creative
Centre for Imagination transforms Woodstock's learning by fostering creativity and innovation. It supports collaborative, arts-centered exploration as part of the Enrichment Programme. The student experience includes creative performance and expression, including dance, music, and visual arts as part of holistic activities.

Cultural & Language
Woodstock welcomes students from around the world and supports language and cultural integration through the English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. The EAL provision helps non-native English speakers access Woodstock's curriculum and develop confidence in everyday communication, with beginner and mainstream pathways across grades. Summer programmes include English, EAL, and related modules, and cultural and global experiences are enriched by activities such as Model United Nations. The MUN program exposes students to diplomacy and global issues.

Social & Hobbies
Activity Week offers off-campus experiences that blend culture, service, and adventure, from exploring frescoes and glaciers to engaging with local communities. Woodstock also supports social and hobby activities via dance, sports, and debates in Model United Nations. Weekly PASSAGE activities expose students to athletics, including rock climbing and ultimate frisbee, integrating recreation into student life.

Community & Service
Woodstock's Development Outreach Student Team (DOST) leads service projects in Mussoorie and nearby villages, including professional development for farmers, vocational training for women, and e-waste management. Projects extend to Claremont Orphanage, Sippancoat slum, Waste Warriors, Liter of Light, and Vishwa Vidya, focusing on education, skills training, and environmental initiatives. The program grew from Woodstock's response to 2013 floods and landslides and remains a central part of student life, emphasizing sustainable community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Summer at Woodstock – Leadership provides a practical, values-based approach to leadership development for young people. The course introduces tools for visioning, planning, and decision-making, and helps participants identify guiding values to inform their choices. It emphasizes experiential learning, covering creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and reflection. It uses real-life challenges and projects, including outdoor activities, to cultivate leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are central to Woodstock's wellbeing, with a range of options including badminton, basketball, cricket, cross-country, football, swimming, squash, table tennis, and volleyball. Weekly PASSAGE activities extend physical challenge to rock climbing and ultimate frisbee, tying fitness to personal growth. Outdoor Learning builds resilience and leadership through off-campus expeditions and service in the Himalayas. Activity Week and the broader residential culture support social connection and mental and physical health.
Languages

Language Provision
Hindi is required from KG to Grade 5, after which students take part in a language carousel to try French, Spanish and Hindi for IB MYP/DP before choosing in Grade 7. In the Diploma Programme, languages include French B HL/SL, Spanish B HL/SL, Hindi B HL/SL, French Ab Initio SL and Spanish Ab Initio SL, with Language A: Self-Taught and school-supported self-taught options, and classes are generally taught by native speakers. The Home Language Programme offers Hindi Literature and Korean Literature, and school-supported self-taught languages including Thai, Dzongkha, Russian, Arabic, Somali, Swahili and Dari. There is an English Language Acquisition program to assist students for whom English is a second language access Woodstock education.
Reputation

Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) – established 2003. Outstanding Young Alumni Award (OYAA) – introduced 2023.

Accreditations
Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation (first achieved February 2019). Middle States Association (MSA) accreditation; Woodstock was the first school in Asia to receive MSA accreditation in 1959; most recent re-accreditation in 2019.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Grade eligibility and boarding. Woodstock School accepts boarding students from Grade 6 onward. Grade 6 entry must be 11 years old by July 31 of the entry year. 2. Apply via admissions portal. All applications must be submitted through the admissions portal. If you are not ready to apply, you can register your interest for updates. Applications are made directly to Woodstock; third-party portals or agents are discouraged. 3. Financial aid application. If you need financial aid, indicate it in your application. A grant application form is provided with the admissions materials, and adherence to the Financial Aid/Grant Policy is mandatory. Grants may cover full or partial needs and are for one year with annual renewal. 4. Health and special needs. At admission, provide full disclosure of health conditions, allergies, special needs, or other conditions. Failure to disclose may result in admission revocation. 5. Assessments and interview. Selected applicants will be invited for interview and testing. Tests assess cognitive abilities and English, with online assessments for applicants outside India; a campus tour and personal interview are also arranged. 6. Admissions decision and waitlist. After testing and interviewing, the Admissions Committee will decide; decisions may include admission, denial, or placement in a waiting pool, with final waiting pool decisions by end of the Spring semester (May). Financial aid decisions are typically communicated within four to six weeks after the interview. 7. Fees and payments. Fees include an annual school fee, a non-refundable establishment fee, and a refundable security deposit. Fees are set annually. Payment can be made by card or online bank transfer, or by direct bank transfer. The non-refundable Rs 10,000 application fee applies; new staff children are exempt from the application fee.

Scholarships
Scholars for Peace provides financial support to gifted students from conflict-affected regions; in some cases, this has covered 100% of school fees and other expenses. Woodstock's Financial Aid Programme offers between $1 million and $1.5 million in financial aid each year to qualified students. Grant applications can be submitted with the admissions application, and adherence to the Financial Aid/Grant Policy is mandatory. Grant decisions are communicated within four to six weeks after the interview.

Waitlist
Applicants may be placed in a waiting pool; a final decision for those in the waiting pool is communicated no later than the end of the Spring semester (May).
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