Top 10 Schools in Dehradun

DOON DECK
Sep 22
5 min read

Dehradun the capital of Uttarakhand, is known as an education hub, and it is also called “Study capital of India” due to a long history of school established since British colonial period.

Schools in Dehradun also became synonymous with discipline and tradition to produce disciplined young men and women that would become successful person in their life`s.

Here are the list of top 10 schools in Dehradun:

1. The Doon School:

The Doon School, a top boarding school in Dehradun, has been a beacon of academic excellence since 1935. Recently ranked the #1 boys’ boarding school in India.

Location: Mall Rd, Krishna Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001.
Admission time: The Icse school admits boys in January and April every year. In January it ad, it admits into the 8^th standard(C form), and in April it admits into the 7thh standard(D form).
Age: To be admitted to the 7^th standard, a boy must be over 11 year and under 12 years of age in september of the year. To be admitted admitted to the 8^th standard, he must be over 12 years and under 13 years of age in September of the year.
Fees: For Indian residents- RS 11,20,000 per annum , For NRIs- Rs 14,00,000 per annum
Alumni: Mr. Rajiv Gandhi , Mr. Sanjay Gandhi, Mr. Akbar Ahmad, Mr. Arun Singh, LT. Gen Ghulam Jilani Khan , Abhinav Bindra.

2. The Rashtriya Indian Military College:

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a government institution, specifically a public school administered by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) under the Ministry of Defence. It was established by the government and serves as a military academy for boys, preparing them to enter the armed forces.

Location: Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Admission time: RIMC conducts its entrance exams twice a year, usually in June and December, for admission into the July and January terms, respectively.
Age : The age limit for (RIMC) admission is between 11½ and 13 years.

Fees: ₹1,48,650 per annum { Every year about 50 students are selected in two intakes from all over India and admitted into Standard VIII at the RIMC}.

Alumni[Rimcollians]: Gen KS Thimayya, Gen GG Bewoor, Gen VN Sharma, Gen S Padmanabhan, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa.

3. Brightland school:

Brightland School seems to be a private school in Dehradun. It was founded in 1958 as a basic school for children. Facilities they are providing Computer Science, Robotics, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Reading Room, Medical Room, Day Care, Meals, Transportation, Elevators, AC Classes, Smart Classes, Wi-Fi.

Location: Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248001, India.
Admission time: Registration forms are usually issued from July to September. And entrance exam is held in February each year. Admission is based on a combination of merit from the entrance test and the results of a subsequent interview and also depends on the number of vacancies available at the school.
Fees: 60000 – 100000 per annum.

4. The Oasis:

The OASIS (The Oberai School of Integrated Studies) is a co-educational, day-boarding school in Dehradun founded in 2018, focusing on holistic development through academics, sports and offering programs from Grade I to XII with boarding facilities for boys.

Location: The OASIS, Sports City, New Raipur – Thano Airport Expressway, Raipur, Dehradun – 248008, India.
Admission time: It starts its admission process in the January of the preceding session, with registrations for Class IX beginning in October.
Fees : 7-8 lakh per annum.

5.The Kasiga International School:

Kasiga follows both the CBSE and CAIE curricula, facilitating the development of the student's ability to develop practical skills through knowledge and understanding.

· Location: Off Dehradun - Mussoorie Highway, Village, Purkul Rd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248003.

· Admission time: An entrance test is usually conducted between October and January for grades IV-IX.

· Fees : 5,00,000- 9,00,000 depending upon class.

6. Welham girls School:

The school was founded in 1957. Welham was actually named after the Welsh hamlet where its creator, H.S. Oliphant, grew up. Oliphant, a former English headmistress, founded Welham Boys' School in 1937.

Location: Welham Girls’ School, No. 19- Municipal Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun- 248001.
Admission time: The registration opens in September and concludes in November and entrance exam is usually conducted in November or December.
Age: For Class 6 - 10.5 to 12 years, for Class 7-11.5 to 13 years, for Class 11 (Pre SC) is 15.5 to 17 years.
Fees: ₹10–11lakh per annum.
Alumni: Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Gandhi, Meira Kumar

7.Welham boys School:

Welham Boys' School is an Indian residential school situated in Dehradun. The school seems to be a CBSE-accredited residential school for boys. According to the Educational World rankings 2021, it is one of the top 5 boys' boarding schools within the nation.

Location: Welham Boys' School-5, Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India.
Admission Time: It opens from July to December, for classes 4 through 9 and 11 and entrance exam is usually conducted in November.
Age: For Class IV: 8 to 9 years old, Class V: 9 to 10 years old Class VI: 10 to 11 years old, Class VII: 11 to 12 years old, Class VIII: 12 to 13 years old, Class IX: 13 to 14 years old ,Class XI: 15 to 16 years old.
Fees : ₹9.5 Lakh to ₹11.5 Lakh per annum.
Alumni: Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, Mr. Jubin Nautiyal, fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee

8. Doon International School:

Doon International School (DIS) in Dehradun, established in 1993, is a private boarding and day school known for its affordability, quality education, and holistic approach to student development, emphasizing academics, personality growth, and discipline.

Location: Pari Mahal, 32, Curzon Rd, opp. Gandhi Shatabdi Eye Hospital, Panchpuri Colony, Dalanwala, Dehradun.
Admission time: It opens from August to December. The school's academic year runs from April to March.
Fees : ₹4,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 per annum.
Alumni : Dancer Raghav Juyal

9. Tula`s International:

Tula's International School, is a private co-educational residential school from grade IV to grade XII in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India affiliated to CBSE. It was established in 2013 by the non-profit Rishabh Educational Trust.

Location : Dhoolkot, P.O - Selaqui, Chakrata Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Admission time : It will start from December and entrance exam is conducted in January and February.
Fees: Rs. 10,80,000 -Rs. 11,80,000.
Alumni- Sakshi Malik (Olympic wrestler), Abhishek Verma (archery, Asian Games gold medalist)

10. ST. Joseph Acedamy:

St. Joseph's Academy was founded on March 2, 1934, in the heart of the Doon Valley on a magnificent seventeen-acre site. Today, the school serves around 3850 pupils, 140 instructors, and 60 ancillary staff members with state-of-the-art facilities, adequate space, as well as the most ideal educational ambience.

Location: St. Joseph's Academy, 12, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001 Uttarakhand.
Admission time: Admissions typically taking place in March and April
Fees: Approximately INR 60,000 to 1,00,000 per annum.