Last updated: 08/10/2026· Written by Vaibhav Negi · Published by Hopetown Girls’ School
Dehradun is home to some of India’s most highly ranked residential schools, and the latest data confirms it. In the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2026-27, based on a survey of 18,000 parents, teachers and educators, Dehradun schools took the top spot in both the boys’ and girls’ boarding categories, while The Doon School and Welham Girls’ School were placed in the new “Ivy League” tier above the regular tables.
That is reassuring, but it also makes choosing harder. There are dozens of boarding schools in Dehradun, they follow four different boards, and the fees quoted online for the same school can differ by several lakh rupees. This guide to the top boarding schools in Dehradun is written to help you cut through that. You will find our Top 10 list with real fee figures, a board-by-board map of which school offers what, a guide to the different parts of the valley, a safety checklist, and answers to the questions parents ask us most often.
Top 10 boarding schools in Dehradun for 2027-28
Established: 1935 · Board: CISCE, Cambridge, IB If you have a son and you want the most storied name in Indian schooling, The Doon School is where most conversations begin. Founded in 1935 by Satish Ranjan Das, it is a fully residential school for around 580 boys on a 70-acre campus on Mall Road, with alumni ranging from former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and author Amitav Ghosh. In the 2026-27 EducationWorld rankings it sits in the Ivy League boarding tier with four stars, the highest placement of any Dehradun school. Academically, your son would follow the school’s own curriculum in Classes VII and VIII, take the Cambridge IGCSE in Class X, and then choose between the ISC and the IB Diploma for Classes XI–XII. Life is busy seven days a week, with a strong tradition in debating, theatre, mountaineering and sport. Be realistic about entry, though: admission is only into Class VII or VIII through a competitive entrance examination and interview, and it is the most expensive school on this list once deposits are included. Best for: academically strong boys aged 11–13 who will thrive in a demanding, fully residential environment. Established: 1999 · Board: CISCE, Cambridge If you want your daughter to grow up confident, curious and genuinely happy, take a close look at Hopetown. Set on a 60-acre campus in the Himalayan foothills at Selaqui, it is a fully residential school for girls in Classes VI–XII, and one of very few that run two complete pathways side by side: Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A Levels, alongside ICSE and ISC. In 2026, six Hopetown students received CISCE Certificates of Merit for top subject scores, the school was placed among India’s top girls’ boarding schools in the EducationWorld 2025-26 rankings, and it was ranked fourth among India’s best residential girls’ schools by CFO Rankings. Day to day, your daughter would live in a boarding house looked after by house-mothers, with a health centre and counselling wing on campus and learning support if she needs it. Beyond the classroom there is a performing arts department, studios for pottery, textile design and sculpture, a theatre, robotics and a full-size swimming pool, plus mid-term educational journeys to places like Mussoorie, Jim Corbett and Shimla. Alumnae include an anaesthesiologist, a technical product manager at Airtel Africa, an HR professional at PwC and a NIFT designer. Hopetown is girls-only and full boarding only, so it suits families who want a complete residential experience rather than a day option. Best for: families who want a nurturing, girls-only full-boarding school with a choice between Indian and Cambridge boards. Established: 1937 · Board: CBSE If you are looking for a heritage boys’ school with a strong CBSE record, Welham Boys’ deserves a place on your shortlist. Founded in 1937 by Hersilia Oliphant, it sits on about 30 acres beside the Rispana river in Dalanwala, and it was ranked India’s number-one boys’ boarding school in EducationWorld 2026-27. It is a member of Round Square and the Indian Public Schools’ Conference, and runs NCC and the International Award for Young People. Boarding is organised into junior, middle and senior schools, which helps younger boys settle in with children their own age. The main entry points are Classes IV to VII, with Class XI admissions in spring; other classes are open only when a vacancy arises. Every applicant sits a proficiency and aptitude assessment, and both parents are expected to attend the interaction that follows, so plan well ahead. Best for: boys aged 8–12 who would benefit from a structured, CBSE-based boarding school with a long track record. Established: 1957 · Board: CISCE (+ Cambridge IGCSE) If heritage and a powerful alumnae network matter to you, Welham Girls’ is the benchmark. Established in 1957 under founding principal Grace Mary Linnell, it educates around 550 girls on a 12-acre campus in Dalanwala, and its alumnae include former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, journalist Tavleen Singh and designer Laila Tyabji. In the 2026-27 EducationWorld rankings it was placed in the Ivy League boarding tier alongside The Doon School. Your daughter would study for the ICSE and ISC, with Cambridge IGCSE also offered, in a compact, close-knit campus right in the city. The school is a member of Round Square and the Indian Public Schools’ Conference and runs exchanges abroad. Admission is highly competitive, and the main entry points are Classes VI, VII and XI, so seats in other years are rare. Best for: girls who thrive in a competitive, tradition-rich environment close to the city centre. Established: 2007 · Board: CISCE, Cambridge If you want an all-girls school with a strong international flavour, look at Unison World School. Set on about 15 acres on Mussoorie Diversion Road, it teaches girls in Classes VI–XII and offers ICSE and ISC alongside Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. It was ranked second among India’s girls’ boarding schools in EducationWorld 2025-26. Unison has exchange links with girls’ schools abroad, including Kilgraston School in Scotland and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in New Zealand, which is a real draw if your daughter is considering university overseas. The campus is smaller than some on this list, which many parents see as a plus for younger girls. The Cambridge track carries an additional annual fee, so ask for the full schedule. Best for: girls who may want an international (Cambridge) pathway in a smaller, girls-only setting. · Established: [confirm: 2005 or 2007; sources differ] · Board: CBSE, Cambridge If you want a co-educational, fully residential school with a choice of boards, Kasiga is one of the strongest options. It sits in Purkul village, about 4 km off the Dehradun–Mussoorie highway, and was ranked second among India’s co-ed boarding schools in EducationWorld 2025-26. Students follow either CBSE or Cambridge, with IGCSE in Classes IX–X and AS and A Levels in XI–XII. The student body is genuinely international, with families from Nepal, the UAE, Thailand and elsewhere alongside Indian students. The school publishes dedicated pages on pastoral care, safety and its POCSO committee, which is exactly the kind of transparency you should look for. Its hillside location is quieter than the city schools; the trade-off is a longer drive from the railway station (about 16 km) and the airport. Best for: families wanting a co-ed, full-boarding school with both CBSE and Cambridge options. Established: 2015 · Board: CBSE If you want a modern co-ed campus with plenty of space and outdoor activity, DIS Riverside is worth a visit. Opened in 2015 by the Doon International Education Society (whose city campus dates from 1993), it occupies around 30 acres at Paundha, near Nanda ki Chowki on the western edge of the city. The school reports that it was ranked first in Dehradun and Uttarakhand in the co-educational day-cum-boarding category of EducationWorld 2025-26. Boys and girls live in separate boarding houses, with separate accommodation for primary and senior students and house parents responsible for each. The campus includes an equestrian academy, which is unusual at this fee level. Because it also takes day scholars, the evening and weekend community is smaller than at a full-boarding school, which suits some children and not others. Best for: families wanting a contemporary co-ed CBSE school with a mix of day and boarding students. Established: 2014 · Board: CBSE If your daughter is younger and you want a CBSE girls’ school, Vantage Hall is one of the few that takes boarders from Class III. Set on about 12 acres at Doonga, it was ranked sixth among India’s girls’ boarding schools in EducationWorld 2025-26, and its purpose-built campus includes a swimming pool, squash and basketball courts, and art, music and fashion-design studios. The school describes its boarding arrangements in some detail: rooms are set up like small apartments with a shared lounge and attached bathrooms, all residential staff in the boarding houses are women, and the school keeps an ambulance on campus with three city hospitals within ten kilometres. It is CBSE only, so if you want a Cambridge or ICSE option, look at the other girls’ schools above. Best for: families wanting a CBSE girls' boarding school that accepts younger children. Established: 2000 · Board: CBSE If budget is an important factor and you are comfortable with a day-cum-boarding school, The Asian School offers good value close to the city. Founded in 2000, it sits on a 15–16 acre campus in Vasant Vihar, a short drive from the city centre. Boarders live in separate hostels for senior boys, junior boys and girls. The school is known for its sport, with a swimming pool, skating and riding among the options, and its infirmary is staffed by trained nurses around the clock with a paediatrician visiting daily. Because it is a large school with many day students, ask how evenings and weekends are structured for boarders. The detailed fee schedule is released on request. Best for: families looking for an affordable co-ed CBSE boarding option within the city. Established: 2000 · Board: CBSE, Cambridge If you want a large co-ed campus with transparent fees, SelaQui is a sound choice. Founded in October 2000 as north India’s first IB school, it moved to CBSE in 2013 and now also offers Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels. Its 52-acre campus on Chakrata Road makes it one of the most spacious schools in the valley, and it was ranked fourth among India’s co-ed boarding schools in EducationWorld 2025-26. SelaQui publishes its full fee schedule online, and its annual fee includes boarding, lodging, laundry and routine medical care, which makes budgeting easier. Admission is by entrance test, previous results and an interview with the Headmaster on campus, with entry from Class V. Best for: families wanting a spacious co-ed campus with clearly published, all-inclusive fees.The Doon School
Curriculum Doon School Curriculum (VII–VIII), Cambridge IGCSE (IX–X), ISC or IB Diploma (XI–XII) Grades VII–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹14,54,000 (ISC) / ₹16,54,000 (IB), per the official fee page One-time charges Admission fee ₹5,00,000; refundable security deposit ₹7,00,000; annual imprest ₹50,000 Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Mall Road, Dehradun Facilities 70-acre campus, music school, art and media school, extensive sports grounds, wellness centre 
Hopetown Girls' School
Curriculum Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Level; ICSE and ISC Grades VI–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹10,30,000 [confirm 2027-28 figure and one-time charges] Student-teacher ratio 5:1 Location Rajawala Road, PO Selaqui, Dehradun 248011 Facilities 60-acre campus, science and computer labs, performing and fine arts studios, theatre, full-size swimming pool, sports complex, medical centre, counselling Welham Boys' School
Curriculum CBSE Grades IV–XII (main entry IV–VII and XI) Annual fee (2026-27) ₹10,81,250 Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location 5 Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun Facilities Learning resource centre, separate junior/middle/senior boarding, hospital, extensive playing fields Welham Girls' School
Curriculum ICSE, ISC; Cambridge IGCSE Grades VI–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹11,10,000 Student-teacher ratio Approx. 1:10 Location Dalanwala, Dehradun Facilities Open-shelf library and resource centre, ICT-enabled classrooms, science labs, sports and arts facilities Unison World School
Curriculum ICSE, ISC; Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Grades VI–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹11,20,000 Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Mussoorie Diversion Road (Bhagwantpur), Dehradun Facilities Boarding houses, science and computer labs, sports facilities, international exchange programme Kasiga School
Curriculum CBSE; Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Grades IV–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹6.5–9.9 lakh depending on class and board Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Village Purkul, off Dehradun–Mussoorie Highway, Dehradun 248009 Facilities Boarding houses, health centre, counselling, sports, clubs and societies, outreach programme Contact kasigaschool.com · +91 99174 80913 Doon International School, Riverside Campus
Curriculum CBSE Grades I–XII Annual fee (2026-27) Approx. ₹6.3–7.3 lakh for boarders Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Paundha, near Nanda ki Chowki, Dehradun 248007 Facilities Separate boys' and girls' hostels, smart classrooms, labs, arts studios, equestrian academy, CCTV and round-the-clock security Vantage Hall Girls' Residential School
Curriculum CBSE Grades III–XII Annual fee Approx. ₹6,00,000 plus about ₹1,75,000 one-time Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location The Yellow Brick Road, Doonga, Dehradun 248007 Facilities Swimming pool, squash and basketball courts, gym, art, music and fashion-design studios, CCTV control room The Asian School
Curriculum CBSE Grades Boarding typically from Class IV; school runs to XII Annual fee Approx. ₹4–5 lakh for boarders Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Asian Acres, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun 248006 Facilities Swimming pool, sports complex, separate girls' hostel, 24-hour infirmary, library SelaQui International School
Curriculum CBSE; Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Grades V–XII Annual fee (2026-27) ₹8,10,000 (V–VIII); ₹8,65,000 (IX–XII, CBSE); ₹9,60,000 (IX–XII, Cambridge Student-teacher ratio Contact school Location Chakrata Road, near Pharma City, Selaqui, Dehradun 248011 Facilities 52-acre campus, boarding houses, labs, sports fields, medical care
Other boarding schools in Dehradun worth considering
Our Top 10 is a starting point, not the whole picture. These residential schools in Dehradun are also well regarded and may suit your child better depending on gender, board or budget.
- Ecole Globale International Girls’ School (Horawala, near Sahaspur): a girls’ boarding school founded in 2012 on a 40-acre campus, offering CBSE or Cambridge from Class IV.
- Tula’s International School (Dhoolkot, Chakrata Road): a co-ed CBSE boarding school opened in 2013 on 22 acres, known for horse riding and a wide sports programme.
- Col. Brown Cambridge School (Dehradun): a boys’ ICSE/ISC boarding school founded in 1926, one of the oldest in the valley.
- Cambrian Hall (Garhi Cantt): a co-ed ICSE/ISC day-and-boarding school founded in 1954.
- The Indian Public School (Rajawala): a co-ed CBSE fully residential school on an 80-acre campus, founded in 2001.
- Rashtriya Indian Military College (Garhi Cantt): a government school preparing students for the National Defence Academy, ranked India’s top government boarding school in EducationWorld 2025-26. Entry is only into Class VIII through a national written exam and interview, now open to both boys and girls aged 11½ to 13.
- In Mussoorie (about 35 km uphill): Woodstock School (co-ed, founded 1854, moving from IB to its own Woodstock Diploma with IGCSE and AP), Mussoorie International School (girls; CISCE, IGCSE and IB), Wynberg-Allen School (co-ed, ICSE) and Convent of Jesus & Mary, Waverley (girls, ICSE).
Quick answer: the top 10 boarding schools in Dehradun at a glance
| # | School | Type | Board(s) | Area | Annual fee (2026-27)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Doon School | Boys, full boarding | CISCE, Cambridge (IGCSE), IB | Mall Road | ₹14.54–16.54 lakh |
| 2 | Hopetown Girls’ School | Girls, full boarding | CISCE, Cambridge | Rajawala Road, Selaqui | ₹10.30 lakh |
| 3 | Welham Boys’ School | Boys, full boarding | CBSE | Dalanwala | ₹10.81 lakh |
| 4 | Welham Girls’ School | Girls, full boarding | CISCE (+ IGCSE) | Dalanwala | ₹11.10 lakh |
| 5 | Unison World School | Girls, full boarding | CISCE, Cambridge | Mussoorie Diversion Road | ₹11.20 lakh |
| 6 | Kasiga School | Co-ed, full boarding | CBSE, Cambridge | Purkul, off Mussoorie Road | ₹6.5–9.9 lakh |
| 7 | Doon International School, Riverside Campus | Co-ed, day-cum-boarding | CBSE | Paundha | ~₹6.3–7.3 lakh |
| 8 | Vantage Hall Girls’ Residential School | Girls, full boarding | CBSE | Doonga | ~₹6 lakh |
| 9 | The Asian School | Co-ed, day-cum-boarding | CBSE | Vasant Vihar | ~₹4–5 lakh |
| 10 | SelaQui International School | Co-ed, full boarding | CBSE, Cambridge | Chakrata Road, Selaqui | ₹8.10–9.60 lakh |
*Tuition plus boarding, before one-time admission charges and deposits. Sources and caveats for every figure are in the fee comparison section below.
Why Dehradun is called India’s boarding school capital
The Doon Valley’s reputation was built over almost a century. The Doon School opened on Mall Road in 1935, Welham Boys’ followed in 1937 and Welham Girls’ in 1957, and each new generation of schools has added to the city’s pull. Today families travel here from every state, and many schools also take students from Nepal, the Gulf and beyond.
Three things keep parents coming back:
- Choice in one place. Within an hour’s drive you can compare boys’, girls’ and co-educational schools across CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC), Cambridge and IB. Few cities let you visit four or five strong options in a single trip.
- Space. Many campuses here run to 30, 50 or even 70 acres, which is simply not possible in a metro. That space is what makes full sports programmes, riding, swimming and outdoor learning practical.
- Accessibility. Dehradun is roughly 240 km from Delhi. It is about six hours by road or by the Shatabdi, and Jolly Grant airport has regular flights, so parents can reach the school quickly if they ever need to.
How we compiled this list (and who we are)
This guide is published by Hopetown Girls’ School, a girls’ boarding school in Selaqui, Dehradun, and one of the schools listed below. We think you deserve to know that before you read our ranking.
We placed schools using five criteria: heritage and track record, board options and academic outcomes, facilities and campus, pastoral care and boarding model, and independent recognition, chiefly the EducationWorld India School Rankings. Where we cite a ranking, we link to it. Fees come from each school’s official fee page wherever one is published; where it is not, we name the third-party source and mark the figure as approximate. All figures were checked in October 2026, and fees for 2027-28 are usually announced between January and April, so please confirm the final numbers with each school.
No list can tell you which school is right for your child. Treat this as a shortlist, then visit.
What to look for in a boarding school in Dehradun
Before you compare names, decide what matters most for your child. These five criteria make the biggest difference to how a child actually experiences boarding:
- Board fit. CBSE suits children heading for JEE or NEET; ICSE/ISC builds strong English and broad subject depth; Cambridge (IGCSE and A Levels) and IB are designed for students who may study abroad. Ask how easy it is to switch track at Class IX or XI.
- Pastoral care. Who is responsible for your child at 10 pm? Ask about house parents (or house-mothers in girls’ schools), the ratio of resident adults to children, and whether there is a trained counsellor on campus.
- Safety and compliance. Every school should be able to show you its child-protection (POCSO) policy, staff police verification, and medical arrangements. Our checklist is further down this page.
- Academic outcomes. Ask for the last three years of board results and the universities students went on to, not just the toppers.
- Life outside the classroom. Sport, the arts, clubs, trips and community service are where boarding pays off. Check what is actually timetabled, not only what appears in the brochure.
Boards available in Dehradun boarding schools
Dehradun is unusual in how many schools offer more than one board. Use this table to see where each pathway is available among the schools in this guide.
| Board | What it is | Best suited to | Where to find it in Dehradun |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | National board; structured syllabus aligned with Indian entrance exams | JEE/NEET aspirants; families who may move within India | Welham Boys’, Kasiga, DIS Riverside, Vantage Hall, The Asian School, SelaQui, Ecole Globale, Tula’s |
| CISCE (ICSE/ISC) | National board with a broad, detailed syllabus and strong emphasis on English | All-rounders; humanities, law and liberal-arts paths | The Doon School (ISC), Hopetown, Welham Girls’, Unison, Col. Brown, Cambrian Hall |
| Cambridge (IGCSE, AS & A Level) | International qualifications recognised by universities worldwide | Students considering UK, US or other overseas universities | The Doon School (IGCSE), Hopetown, Welham Girls’ (IGCSE), Unison, Kasiga, SelaQui, Ecole Globale |
| IB Diploma | Inquiry-based international programme for Classes XI–XII | Globally mobile students | The Doon School; in Mussoorie, Woodstock and Mussoorie International School |
Is a boarding school in Dehradun safe? A parent’s checklist
Safety is the question every parent asks first, and rightly so. In India, the Ministry of Education’s Guidelines on School Safety and Security (2021) set out how private and government schools are accountable for children’s physical and emotional safety, in line with the POCSO Act, and in 2024 the Supreme Court directed all states to notify these guidelines. A good school will be glad to show you how it meets them. Ask:
- Child protection: Is there a written POCSO policy and an internal committee? How do children report a concern, and who outside the school is informed?
- Staff checks: Are all staff, including drivers, guards and kitchen staff, police-verified before joining?
- Boarding supervision: How many resident adults are on duty at night in each house? In girls’ schools, are the boarding staff women?
- Health: Is there a 24-hour medical centre with a nurse or doctor on campus? Which hospital does the school use for emergencies, and how far away is it?
- Emotional wellbeing: Is there a full-time counsellor? How does the school help new boarders with homesickness in the first term?
- Contact with home: When and how can your child call you? How quickly will the school call you if something happens?
- Campus security: Who controls the gate and visitor entry? Is there CCTV in common areas (but not in private spaces)?
- Outings and travel: What are the rules for leaving campus, and how are children escorted to and from the airport or station at the start and end of term?
Admissions for 2027-28: typical timeline
Every school sets its own calendar, but most boarding schools in Dehradun follow a similar rhythm for an April 2027 start:
- September–December 2026: registrations open. Entrance assessments for younger classes are often held in November or December. Welham Boys’, for example, assesses Classes IV–IX in November.
- January–March 2027: interactions or interviews with the child and parents, followed by offer letters. Admission is confirmed only once the fee is paid by the deadline.
- March–May 2027: Class XI assessments, often based on Class X results.
- RIMC runs its own national exam twice a year, in June and December, for Class VIII entry.
Most schools ask for a birth certificate, the last two years’ report cards, a transfer certificate, a medical certificate and passport photographs. Popular entry years such as Class VI and Class XI fill quickly, so register early and visit before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
1. Which is the best boarding school in Dehradun? There is no single best school for every child. The Doon School is the most established for boys and was placed in the top tier of EducationWorld’s 2026-27 rankings, while Welham Boys’, Welham Girls’, Hopetown and Unison are leading choices depending on gender and board. Shortlist by your child’s needs first, then compare.
2. What are the fees of boarding schools in Dehradun? Annual tuition and boarding fees at well-known boarding schools in Dehradun range from about ₹4 lakh to ₹16.5 lakh. In the first year you will also pay one-time admission charges and refundable deposits, which can add roughly ₹2.5–12.5 lakh depending on the school.
3. Which are the best girls’ boarding schools in Dehradun? Welham Girls’, Hopetown, Unison World School, Ecole Globale and Vantage Hall are the best-known girls-only options, each with a different board and campus. You can read more about choosing among girls boarding schools in Dehradun on our homepage.
4. Which boarding schools in Dehradun offer IGCSE, A Levels or IB? Hopetown, Unison, Kasiga, SelaQui and Ecole Globale offer Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, Welham Girls’ offers IGCSE, and The Doon School offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma. In Mussoorie, Woodstock and Mussoorie International School also offer international programmes.
5. What is the right age to join a boarding school in Dehradun? Most schools take boarders from around age 9 or 10, and the busiest entry points are Classes IV to VII and Class XI. The Doon School admits only at Classes VII and VIII, Welham Boys’ mainly at IV to VII, and Hopetown and Welham Girls’ from Class VI.
6. When do admissions open for 2027-28? Most boarding schools in Dehradun open registrations between September and December 2026, with entrance tests and interviews running into early 2027. Class XI admissions usually happen in spring, after Class X results.
7. Are boarding schools in Dehradun safe for children? Reputable boarding schools in Dehradun follow the Ministry of Education’s 2021 school safety guidelines and the POCSO Act, with police-verified staff, resident house parents and on-campus medical care. Always ask to see the school’s child-protection policy and visit the boarding houses yourself.
8. Are there co-ed boarding schools in Dehradun? Yes. Kasiga, SelaQui, DIS Riverside, The Asian School, Tula’s and The Indian Public School all take both boys and girls, with separate boarding houses. Kasiga and SelaQui also offer a Cambridge pathway alongside CBSE.
9. Do boarding schools in Dehradun have entrance exams? Yes, almost all of the well-known schools assess applicants. Expect a written test in English, Mathematics and sometimes Science or Hindi, followed by an interaction with the child and parents.
10. How far is Dehradun from Delhi, and how do children travel? Dehradun is about 240 km from Delhi, roughly six hours by road or by the Shatabdi, and under an hour by air to Jolly Grant airport. Many schools arrange escorted travel at the start and end of term, so ask each school whether it does.
Choosing the right boarding school in Dehradun
The best boarding school in Dehradun is the one where your child will feel known, safe and stretched in the right way. Shortlist three or four of the top boarding schools in Dehradun that fit your child’s gender, board and budget, ask every school for its first-year and second-year costs, and visit while classes are running. Watch how teachers speak to children and how children speak to each other; that tells you more than any ranking.
If you are still weighing up cities, our guide to the best boarding schools across India looks at leading boarding schools across the country. And if you have a daughter, our complete guide to girls’ boarding schools in India walks you through the key decisions, step by step.
If you would like to see Hopetown for yourself, we would be glad to show you around. You can reach our admissions team at 0135-6170800 or admissions@hopetown.in.
