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Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
The Doon School is a longstanding all-boys boarding school in India for students aged 11 to 18. It offers a multi-board curriculum with a bespoke framework: ICSE/ISC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the final two years. In Middle School (VII–VIII) students build foundations in language arts, global languages, STEM, humanities, arts and well-being, with emphasis on independence, self-awareness, leadership and personal development. The school is affiliated to CISCE, IGCSE and IB, reflecting cross-board offerings. The Chandbagh campus blends heritage with modern facilities, including Kilachand Library, the BML Munjal Auditorium and the Rose Bowl open-air theatre; a Sports Complex includes a heated pool, gym and floodlit courts. Centres of Excellence for Drama, Creative Writing and Critical Thinking, plus a Music School and an Art and Media Centre, support creative and intellectual development. Community service through Round Square and extensive outdoor expeditions further enrich learning.
Mall Rd, Krishna Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248003, India
The Essentials
The Doon School has 580 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
The Doon School is located on Mall Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India 248003. The campus spans about 69 acres in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas. The address places the school in Dehradun, India.
Stages
The school offers a six-year course beginning at Class 7 (and, in some cases, Class 8) and continuing through Class 12.
Type
The Doon School is an all-boys boarding school.
Additional learning support
The school has a Learning Centre that provides support and enrichment programs.
Country affiliation
The Doon School is in India.
School day structure
The Doon School operates a seven-day-week timetable with morning classes on Saturdays.
Fees
Annual tuition at The Doon School ranges from INR 1,454,000 to INR 2,017,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee is charged at time of registration and varies by the applicant's age. The published schedule (Indian residents / overseas) is: - Up to 3 years: INR 12,000 (Indian) / USD 600 (overseas). - 3–5 years: INR 15,000 / USD 850. - 5–7 years: INR 18,500 / USD 1,000. - 7–9 years: INR 22,000 / USD 1,300. - 9–11 years: INR 29,000 / USD 1,500. - 11–13 years: INR 36,000 / USD 1,800. - Registration does not guarantee admission; the registration charge includes a separate charge for the registration form.
Tuition and Boarding Fees (Annual amounts by year group / curriculum)
- Fees are published as annual charges. The annual tuition/boarding charges for Academic Year 2025–26 are shown by form/curriculum and by residency status as follows (amounts are per annum): - Forms D to A (DSC / ICSE curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,362,000; NRI INR 1,702,500. - Forms S / SC (ISC curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,362,000; NRI INR 1,702,500. - Forms S / SC (IB curriculum): Indian residents INR 1,562,000; NRI INR 1,902,500. - These annual figures include boarding (The Doon School is a fully residential school; tuition and boarding are charged together in the annual fee).
Per‑term equivalents (calculation / presentation)
- The school publishes fees on a per‑annum basis. For database display and comparison, a per‑term equivalent can be calculated by dividing the annual figure into equal term instalments. The school does not publish a per‑term schedule on the published fee page; the per‑term numbers below are equal three‑term splits (calculated values, presented here as an equal-split inference): - DSC / ICSE (Indian resident) INR 1,362,000 per year — equivalent to INR 454,000 per term (annual ÷ 3). - DSC / ICSE (NRI) INR 1,702,500 per year — equivalent to INR 567,500 per term (annual ÷ 3). - ISC (Indian resident) INR 1,362,000 per year — equivalent to INR 454,000 per term (annual ÷ 3). - ISC (NRI) INR 1,702,500 per year — equivalent to INR 567,500 per term (annual ÷ 3). - IB (Indian resident) INR 1,562,000 per year — equivalent to INR 520,667 per term (annual ÷ 3). - IB (NRI) INR 1,902,500 per year — equivalent to INR 634,167 per term (annual ÷ 3).
- Note: the per‑term figures above are derived by an equal three‑term division of the published annual fees; they are presented as an inferred equal instalment breakdown for convenience and are not published term invoices.
Other one‑time and recurring charges
- Imprest Advance (annual): INR 50,000 for Indian residents; INR 50,000 for NRIs. This is an advance to be held for incidental/consumable expenses.
- Admission Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable at time of admission): Indian residents INR 500,000; NRI INR 851,250. This payment is payable at the time an offer of admission is accepted.
- Security Deposit (one‑time, refundable at time of leaving subject to deductions for outstanding liabilities): Indian residents INR 700,000; NRI INR 851,250. This deposit is collected at admission and refundable per the school's rules after clearance of dues.
- Other costs commonly charged in addition to the annual fee (may be billed separately or drawn from the imprest advance): uniform and tailoring, textbooks and stationery, co‑curricular club charges, specialist coaching, travel for official school tours, examination/board fees where applicable, medical expenses beyond routine care, and optional programme fees (e.g., summer programmes). The school's online fee payment form also distinguishes Tuition Fee and Advance for Expenses as separate pay categories.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published as per‑annum charges. At registration and acceptance of an offered place, the following payments are specifically required: the registration charge at application/registration; the admission fee (non‑refundable) and the security deposit (refundable) at the time of admission; and the annual imprest advance. The school's registration guidance sets out the registration fee schedule and notes acceptable payment routes including Demand Draft or Cheque in favour of “The Headmaster, The Doon School” or online payment / QR payment options. For online fee transactions the school uses an online fee payment system.
Refunds and refundable items
- Admission fee is non‑refundable. The security deposit is refundable (one‑time) and returned subject to deduction for any outstanding liabilities and the school's refund/clearance process. The imprest advance is an advance to meet expenses and is adjusted against charges; procedures for settlement/adjustment follow the school's finance rules.
Fee payment options and payment channels
- Accepted payment channels include: online fee payment through the school's HDFC SmartHub online fee portal (used for tuition, registration, advance for expenses and other fees), Demand Draft or Cheque payable to “The Headmaster, The Doon School”, and QR‑code payment methods referenced on the registration guidance. The HDFC SmartHub payment interface lists Tuition Fee and Advance for Expenses as payable categories. Specific card, net‑banking or UPI options available on the payment gateway may vary; the school's online payment portal is used for electronic transactions.
Academics
The Doon School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.
Curriculum
The Doon School offers a multi‑board curriculum. In Middle School (Grades VII–VIII) the programme builds a foundation in language arts, global languages, STEM, humanities, arts, and well‑being, with emphasis on independence, self‑awareness, leadership, and personal development. IX–X follow the ICSE (CISCE) curriculum. For XI–XII students, the school offers ISC or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school is affiliated to CISCE, IGCSE, and IBDP, reflecting cross‑board offerings. The curriculum focuses on holistic development and experiential learning alongside academics.
Student Teacher Ratio
The teacher–student ratio is 1:8 and average class sizes are around 25 in junior forms, reducing at senior levels.
Exam Results
Examination results 2023–24 cover IGCSE, ICSE, ISC, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). IBDP world average is 37, and the Doon School average is 30.32. The graduating class size for 2025 comprises 37 ISC candidates and 48 IB DP candidates.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to top universities worldwide; the school provides personalised university counselling for IB Diploma Programme; The Doon School has a strong track record of offers from universities across India, the UK, the US, and beyond.
Gifted and Talented
A Learning Centre assists students to reach their academic potential, with means‑tested bursaries and meritorious scholarships for Academic Excellence. A Scholars' Blazer recognises scholarly achievement, and awards for excellence in academic, sporting, and co‑curricular areas are offered.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Doon School's life skills course is based on the United Kingdom's SEAL programme. Counsellors offer one-to-one confidential advice and group work. Life Skill Educators and Counsellors are Dr Shivangi Saxena and Ms Nalini Malaviya. Student welfare is monitored by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), the School Doctor and the Counsellors.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Doon School has a Learning Support department. Six teachers have been trained by DRISHTI to support boys with special educational needs. The process uses screeners and review of notebooks and answer scripts, followed by standardized tests to identify needs. An individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by DRISHTI and implemented by the trained teachers. An ICP (individualized counselling programme) provides counselling to help boys emotionally cope with performance.
Mental Wellbeing
The Doon School provides a confidential and free wellbeing service as part of its pastoral care. The Wellness Centre offers 24-hour care for all boys, with a 24-bed facility and health staff including a full-time resident Doctor, a nurse and nursing assistants, and a psychotherapist (Megha Sharma) on staff. Counsellors provide one-to-one confidential advice and group support. Student welfare is monitored by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), the School Doctor and the Counsellors.
Safeguarding
The Doon School has a Child Welfare Committee in accordance with the POCSO Act 2012. Child Welfare Officer is Ms. Stuti Kuthiala (Dean Pastoral). School Doctor is Dr. Hrithik Rauthan. School Counsellors are Dr. Shivangi Saxena and Ms. Nalini Malaviya.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration: Register your son for the admission test by 10th July 2026 by filling the Registration Form. The Doon School admits boys into Class VII and Class VIII only, ensuring a close-knit community that thrives academically and beyond. The process can be completed online by filling the Registration Form or offline by downloading the form, paying the fee, and submitting required documents. Registration does not guarantee admission.
2. Payment of Registration Fee: The registration fee is non-refundable and follows a sliding scale; early registration saves. Overseas registrations are charged by age, and Indian resident registration has its own scale. Payments can be made online using the provided link; offline payment options are also described. Registration does not guarantee admission.
3. Submit Required Documents: You will be asked to upload your son's Birth Certificate and Registration Fee Payment Receipt. For offline registration, submit the Completed Registration Form, Birth Certificate, and Fee Payment Receipt via the Admissions Office. The Doon School reviews the complete application and informs you of further instructions by email.
4. Admission Test: The admission test will be held on 9 August 2026 at various centres across India and abroad. The exam is conducted at multiple centres, including Dehradun and other cities, and details are shared prior to the exam. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the interview stage.
5. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, which may be conducted at the school or at regional centres. Interviews evaluate fit alongside academic and extracurricular indicators. The school reviews the complete application and communicates next steps by email.
Scholarships
The Doon School offers scholarships based on merit and financial need. The Doon School Scholarship Examination (DSSE) provides merit-based scholarships with partial or full financial aid, determined by the Scholarship Committee based on documents submitted by parents. Eligible candidates are boys aged 11–12 years on 30 September of the exam year for Class VII and 12–13 years for Class VIII. Date of examination: Sunday, 19th April 2026; the exam is online with MCQ format in English, Mathematics, and Science, with 45 minutes per subject. Registration for DSSE involves visiting the DSSE site, completing the online registration form, and paying the registration fee.
FAQs
What curriculum does The Doon School follow?
The Doon School offers a multi‑board curriculum.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration Fees**
- Registration fee is charged at time of registration and varies by the applicant's age. The published schedule (Indian residents / overseas) is:
- Up to 3 years: INR 12,000 (Indian) / USD 600 (overseas).
Where is The Doon School located?
The Doon School is located on Mall Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India 248003. The campus spans about 69 acres in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas. The address places the school in Dehradun, India.
What age groups does the school serve?
The school offers a six-year course beginning at Class 7 (and, in some cases, Class 8) and continuing through Class 12.
Does the school support students with SEN?
The Doon School has a Learning Support department. Six teachers have been trained by DRISHTI to support boys with special educational needs.
What are the school hours?
The Doon School operates a seven-day-week timetable with morning classes on Saturdays.
How does admissions work?
1. Registration: Register your son for the admission test by 10th July 2026 by filling the Registration Form. The Doon School admits boys into Class VII and Class VIII only, ensuring a close-knit community that thrives academically and beyond.
What languages are taught?
English is the compulsory language of instruction and English Language & Literature is studied in the ICSE stream. Hindi and Sanskrit are offered as language options, with French, German, and Spanish taught as Modern Foreign Languages.
What wellbeing support is available?
The Doon School's life skills course is based on the United Kingdom's SEAL programme. Counsellors offer one-to-one confidential advice and group work. Life Skill Educators and Counsellors are Dr Shivangi Saxena and Ms Nalini Malaviya.
What facilities does the school have?
The Doon School's Chandbagh campus blends heritage with modern facilities. The Main Building, completed in 1911, anchors the historic campus, while Kilachand Library provides print and digital resources for study.
When was The Doon School founded?
The Doon School was founded in 1935 by S. R. Das, a lawyer from Calcutta who later served as the Advocate General of Bengal and was a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Centre of Excellence (COE) including Music, Theatre, Art, Creative Writing, Public Speaking and Debating, DRAIS (Design, Robotics, AI and Software Systems) and Model United Nations forms the school's sustained arts and creative ecosystem.
