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Dehradun – The Heaven Of Boarding Schools

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With rivers Ganga on the east and Yamuna on the west, Dehradun is your final destination if your preference is for a hill station with breath taking views of rivers and vegetation with the gigantic Himalayas as the backdrop. This Doon Valley is the pride of India which is known for a plenty of pleasant things like the scenic nature of Himalayan and Shivalik range, The Tapkeshwar temple, Buddist temple and tourist friendly resorts and cottages. The references of Dehradun can also be seen in Ramayana and Mahabharata when this place had an important role to play in these religious epics.

Getting Into Boarding Schools? How and Why?

Dehradun, which is known for its picturesque views, not just attracts the tourists. It is also known for the several boarding schools. This is one of the prime factors as to why is this “Doon Valley” is famous as one of the foremost destinations of boarding schools. Every year parents flock to Dehradun to get their children admitted to the boarding school at Dehradun. This is because of the pleasing weather, the stunning Himalayas as the permanent wallpaper out of your window and the ample vegetation which offers surplus oxygen keeping the mind, body and soul always fresh. The misty charm of the Doon Valley when coupled with great boarding facility, any child for sure is assured to gain appealingly accomplishing academic excellence. Dehradun hence become one of India’s preferred destinations for boarding schools.

Spectacular Boarding Campuses of Dehradun

Let us now see some of the prominent schools which have justified the point of Dehradun being an amazing place for residential educational facilities:

The Doon School

Address: Mall Rd, Seyad Mohalla, Kishan Nagar Chowk, Krishna Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001

Phone: +911352526406 , +918979639477 , +911352526400

The school which specializes in all boys boarding education, was born in the year 1935. Since then this school is recognized as one of the most trusted educational institutions of which is always talked about. This school is ranked as one of the top boarding schools of India which is often been cited as ‘Eton of India’ by some media biggies. The school’s beautiful 70 acre campus with wide natural display of flora, fauna and bird life provide all boys with endless green patches and fresh air where they are able to live and learn. It is an environment rarely offered by schools in large and small cities in India, or indeed some other countries. The school’s South Garden has been mentioned in Inside Outside Magazine’s Annual Awards for its green principles and GRIHA standards of environmental compatibility. The sculpted marvels and the magnificent murals in the campus add color and grace for the name it has possessed through delivery of superior quality education. Environmental friendly steps like bicycle facilities to scoot around the campus, less usage of plastic and the abundance of well cultivated and precisely maintained gardens are the obvious beautifying examples of this appealing campus.

Address: 19, Municipal Rd, Panchpuri Colony, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
Phone: +911352657223 , +911352659690 , +911352657378
This is a traditional boarding school for girls at the foothills of the Uttrakhand in Dehradun. Established in the year 1957, Aartta Shanti Phala Vidya – The Fulfilment of Education Is to Bring Peace to the Suffering- constitutes the motto of this school. The School wishes to offer its students the widest possible opportunity to develop their areas of interest and therefore makes every effort to cater to an individual’s special requirements by accommodating subjects in a wide variety of combinations.  State-of-the-art, well equipped laboratories provide excellent facilities in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and Home Science. The school brings together girls from varied backgrounds and socially diverse groups and instills in them a belief so strong that they learn to appreciate this diversity and become appreciative of one another. There are multiple opportunities for girls to explore. Being involved in activities is an essential aspect of being a Welhamite. Students get involved in these activities from their first day in school. Situated in a very pleasant place and its calm and lush green ambience sounds perfect for great education. the school is initiated with only aims to impart equal and high quality education for girls in india. Welham girls’ school has an environment which is totally non-communal. the skilled staff of this school put major emphasis on value added learning and on discipline. girls are encouraged to develop leadership qualities in themselves.

Welham Boys School

Address:5, Circular Rd, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001

Phone: +91-0135-2657120

Founded in the year 1937, this all boys’ CBSE school is a popular and a fine educational institution which conglomerates traditional and the modern day teaching methods. The pedagogy this school follows has proven winning results which is why the alumni of this like Rajiv Gandhi, Naveen Patnaik, Mani Shankar Aiyar and many such great people school are the eminent personalities in the society today. The school’s academic year starts by February every year and end by November. The School aims at providing a positive learning environment, which encourages and empowers all its members to have a highly developed sense of responsible citizenship, which includes a deep sense of justice, an unshaken faith in secularism, an acute concern for our surroundings and an abiding belief in honesty and integrity. Sporting activities like Basketball, Athletes, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Cricket, Taekwondo are encouraged to practice with good in- house coaches. The co-curricular activities also includes culturally inclined one like Music, Gardening, Art, Electronics, Crafts, Carpentry, Motor Mechanics, Tree Plantation and Debating.

Unison World School

Address: Kirsali Greens, Mussoorie Diversion Road, Bhagwantpur PO, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009

Phone:0135 300 0000
This all girls’s residential schools offers unmatched educational facilities to the students from the age 5 to 12. World class facilities with state-of-the-art campus, international curriculum, finest accommodation, committed, qualified and experienced teaching and non teaching staff, seek to place Unison World School as India’s most admired, respected and renowned School. The school is affiliated to the CISCE and also offers students an opportunity to opt for Cambridge IGCSE, if they desire admission in foreign universities. Activity based, experiential learning is facilitated across all classes. Every student participates and contributes to the multimedia Inter Curriculum Class Presentation in every term; students are encouraged to think laterally and link the topics from their taught curriculum. Sophisticated classrooms, well stocked library, superior auditorium and well maintained landscaping provide a perfect environment for education. The school comprises of spacious and well ventilated classrooms with ample lighting, smart class interactive boards, and teaching aid displays and separate Junior and Senior libraries are well stocked with adequate reading material according to the age groups of students that includes comics, novels, audio books, CDs, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, encyclopaedias, etc. The ultramodern science labs with the provision of 3D technology set up by Educomp Smart class and the State of art Board Room for Video Conferencing, amphitheatre, multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity of 1500+ people and audio-visual room and movie theatre are some of the ultra modern infra set-ups that ensures quality learning are the torch bearers for the classy campus facilities of the institution. The other eye catchy facilities are the in-house infirmary, round the clock security supervision and best transport facilities modern and hygienic dormitories in separate Chalets for various wings, in-house study hall, provision of indoor games, common room and the ultra-modern big dining area etc are some of the USPs of Dining and lodging facilities.

St. George’s College

Address: Barlow Ganj, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248122

Phone: +911352632765 , +911352632591 , +911352634000

The school which is committed to providing the highest quality of education to its pupils was established in the year 1853. An all-boys residential and non-residential institution is spread over a whooping 400 acres of area in the estate at Barlowganj village, a hamlet situated 5 km from the hill town of Mussoorie, popularly referred to as the ‘Queen of Hills’.  St. George’s stands on a hill overlooking the Sivalik Hills with a view of Mussoorie and the Dehradun valley. The school is named after Saint George, the patron saint of England. The iconic clock tower, the ecstatic architecture, the simply delightful auditorium and the extremely well kept school premises are cheers leaders of this institution which celebrate the gala of this prestigious institution each day, everyday. A perfect blend of latest technological equipment and the tradition methods of teaching, this school has something more than expected to offer to each student. The misty mornings and the enchanting evenings pave way for a fresh new start by the dawn for every student of this school.

Wynberg Allen School

Address: Bala Hissar, Henry Allen Rd, Near, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179

Phone: +911352632526 , +911352632471 , +911352630569

When one captures the photographs of Wynberg, it seems like a painting of an artist’s imagination. Such picturesque view, the hilly chilly environment gifting us with ample oxygen, the typical boarding school architecture which reminds you of a movie scene and the history to top it all. The school has been a preferred boarding locations for many years due to the kind of aura it has created in this educational arena. Wynberg Allen School is decorated with a spacious campus and the most beautiful auditorium which is a place for every type of student; the nerdy, the athletic, the entrepreneur, the debater, the writer, the actor, the singer and of course the foodie one too. The purpose of education at Wynberg-Allen is to train young people for responsible citizenship in an epoch that is witnessing bewildering change and unparalleled challenge. The educational enrichment hour offers an array of additional services, programs and activities that reinforce and complement the school’s academic program. These activities involve the visual and performing arts, music, physical and health programme and general recreation. Avenues to promote career awareness; community service and other youth development activities are provided based on student needs and interests. The School has excellent sports facilities, the slides and swings make coming to school an enjoyable experience and a dedicated room is used to hone skills in vocal and instrumental music, dance and drama.  A bright, airy and inspiring class room allows students to explore a variety of media ranging from fine art, painting, drawing and craft to give expression to their creativity.

Hopetown Girls School

Address:Rajawala Road, P.O, Selakui, Uttarakhand 248011

Phone0135 269 8554

Hopetown is a residential school for girls aged 11 – 18. Founded in 1999, Hopetown Girls Residential School in Dehradun is one the top school in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, safety, discipline, this article provides you an insight of procedural way of making admissions, what are the infrastructure facilities available at Hopetown Girls Residential School in Dehradun. Seven bright, airy, cheerful and comfortable Residential Blocks house students of different age groups. There are 60 – 80 girls in each Block and 6 – 8 girls in a Dorm. Bathrooms and Dressing areas are attached to the Dorms. IT Laboratories equipped with latest desktops, the school provides a media center equipped with huge quantity of reference books. The entire school campus is provided with Wi-Fi which is monitored by school authorities. A well equipped Infirmary with a qualified lady doctor and three nurses look into the medical needs of students. A panel of medical specialists in the city take care of dental, orthopaedic and eye and other such medical ailments. The school envisages importance of extracurricular activities along with academics by having, field for track and field events, football courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, badminton courts, hockey field, cricket ground, yoga hall, indoor table tennis tables, swimming pool, volleyball courts and handball courts etc to make it one of the best schools in Dehradun.

Woodstock School

Address: Tehri Road, Landour, Near Landour Community hospital, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179

Phone: +91 (135) 263-9000

Woodstock School is an international coeducational residential school located in Landour, the hill station contiguous with the town of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. One of the oldest residential schools in Asia, Woodstock also offers a college-preparatory academic programme that culminates in an American High School Diploma. External examinations include the UK Cambridge IGCSE at Grade 10 and the US College Board Advanced Placement Examinations in Grades 11 and 12.. It is fully accredited by the Middle States Association, the first school in Asia to receive accreditation in 1960. The beautiful campus in the front range of the Himalayas is surrounded by a protected forest. Woodstock’s Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education facilitates students and staff connection with one of the great trekking areas of the world. Woodstock’s broad and balanced curriculum allows students to find, express and develop these intelligences equally in academic courses, in residential life and in enrichment experiences. Dance, debate, sports, music, literature or adventure – Woodstock keeps the students’ EQ [Energy Quotient] high with many such amazing out of the book learning platforms.

Address:5, Kasturba Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
Phone:0135 265 5233
Founded in March 1926, Colonel Brown Cambridge School is a Residential School and is open to all boys irrespective of caste, creed or social status. The school ranks high amongst educational Institutions in India and aims to acquaint a child with the initial steps of education, be it mental, physical or moral, so that when they venture into the world on their own they are recognized as respectable citizens of the country. Col Brown School has a history of producing valiant army officers on top. General Hanut Singh, General Dependra Singh and General Bewoor to name a few. Our former Prime Minister V P Singh was an alumni (1941-46). The School offers lavish infrastructure like spacious classrooms, Computer Laboratories, Huge Playground, Transport facilities, Theatre, Hospital and Hostel. The School boasts of an excellent library that provides a vibrant learning environment to the students. The library provides access to many different types of resources, from books and journals to databases as well as an Internet access facility. The hospital has a resident nurse. A doctor visits the school for regular check-ups and keeps the health record of a child. A panel of doctors is always available on 24 hours notice for any medical emergencies. The school ranks high amongst educational Institutions in India. It attracts students not only from all parts of India, but also from parents living abroad.
Address:32 Curzon Road Opp Gandhi Shatabdi Eye Hospital Pari Mahal, Uttarakhand 248001
Phone:0135 265 8491
The Doon International strongly supports and affords multifarious opportunities for student learning beyond academics. Located at one of the best locations of Dehradun, this day-cum-boarding co-ed school is the place where quality education churns out the classy citizens with their class apart facilities which facilitates excellent education. Digitally equipped classrooms, state of the art science laboratories, facilities for a variety of sports and games, clean dining room that provides nourishing, healthy, and balanced meals and an in house doctor to look after the medical needs of the students are some of the noticeable facilities of the school. The school emphasizes on the students taking responsibility for themselves, and for each other, within a very carefully supervised framework. The values of caring, sharing, and community living are inculcated in the students from the initial days itself. The leadership programs are conducted by the school every year to boost self-esteem, become more self-aware and to develop their organizational skills and the ability to manage others.

In addition to these there are around 12 Kendriya Vidyalaya schools which add more credit to this amazing location of educational excellence.

Not just the grand residential schools. Dehradun also has nestled some of the great research institutes which are so niche that it has successfully encouraged a great bunch of enthusiastic students to settle here to pursue their higher education. The Forest Research Institute, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Wildlife Institute of India, Instruments Research and Development Establishment and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology are those grand universities which has set benchmarks for quality education. The National Institute for Visually Handicapped (NIVH) is the first of its kind which consists of press for Braille script which provides education and service to the blind children, which is a pioneer in India.

PAWAS TYAGI

Writer at Edustoke and Spectrum Having graduated as an engineer from NIT, Calicut with his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Pawas has over 20 years of experience primarily in the education and training technology sales and product management. Pawas has worked in companies like Wipro and NIIT and Educomp. At NIIT Pawas was instrumental for leading and the design and subsequent sales of NIIT's homegrown Learning Management System to institutes of higher education in Singapore. Pawas was leading Universal Learn Today a school advisory and consulting business of the India Today Group.

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