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Doon International School | Dalanwala, Dehradun

Pari Mahal 32- Curzon Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4.2
Annual Fees Day School ₹62,000
Boarding School ₹3,40,000
School Board CBSE
Gender Classification Co-Ed School

About School

Doon International School, established in 1993, today teaches students from its three campuses at Mohali, Dehradun and Pondha. Keen and active minds are encouraged to think, analyze, create and express, preparing good citizens and leaders for tomorrow.Doon International School is committed to the cause of quality education, where faculty, staff and administration, in partnership with the parents, students and community are committed to provide a safe and disciplined learning environment that promotes academic, intellectual, personal and social development of our children. We aim to develop our children into capable, responsible, caring, and ethical world citizens.

Key Information

Type of School

Day Cum Residential

Affiliation / Examination Board

CBSE

Grade - Day School

Nursery till Class 12

Grade - Boarding School

UKG till Class 12

Min Age for Admission - Day School

3 Years

Seats at entry level Grade - Boarding

100

Language of Instruction

English

Language of Instruction

English

Average Class Strength

22

Establishment Year

1993

School Strength

2800

Swimming / Splash Pool

No

Indoor Sports

Yes

AC Classes

No

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Transportation

Yes

Outdoor Sports

Yes

Maximum Age

NA

Total no. of Teachers

180

Other Non Teaching Staff

105

Languages taught at primary stage

English, Hindi, French, Punjabi, Urdu, Sanskrit

Subjects taught in Class 10

All

Subjects taught in Class 12

Medical, Non Medical, Humanities, Commerce

Outdoor Sports

Badminton, Cricket, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Skating, Yoga, Volleyball

Indoor Sports

Carrom Board, Chess, Table Tennis, Yoga

Frequently Asked Questions

Doon International School is committed to the cause of quality education, where faculty, staff and administration, in partnership with the parents, students and community are committed to provide a safe and disciplined learning environment that promotes the academic, intellectual, personal and social development of our children. We aim to develop our children into capable, responsible, caring, and ethical world citizens.

At Doon International School, we aspire for excellence in everything…including sports. The school has a variety of sports activities so that students from all age groups can enjoy, unwind and keep fit. The school has a outstanding coaches who train the students how to beat the opposition with skill and good sportsmanship.

Students at Doon International School are always encouraged to explore their potential in the world of the Arts. The students are trained to play various Indian and Western musical instruments and are also taught Indian & Western Vocal Music.A special emphasis is laid on Art and Craft work and it is an integral part of the school curriculum. Students are taught to draw, paint and create unique craft work using different mediums, materials and techniques.

The school provides residential facilities for boys and girls on campus. All the hostels are well appointed and have all the facilities that help the children live and grow in an environment that they can identify as their home. Trained staff members, including a housemistress and a housemaster, along with a whole range of support staff, are entrusted with the well being of the children and to ensure that the needs of our pupils are fully met. The school places much emphasis on the importance of students taking responsibility for themselves, and for each other, within a very carefully supervised framework. For our boarders, the hostel is also home and as such provides every facility for study, leisure and a flourishing sense of community, which can add so much to school days and later life.

Fee Structure

CBSE Board Fee Structure - Day School

Annual Fees

₹ 62000

Admission Fee

₹ 40000

Application Fees

₹ 2500

Security Fee

₹ 5000

CBSE Board Fee Structure - Boarding School

Indian Students

Admission Fee

₹ 10,000

Security Deposit

₹ 20,000

One Time Payment

₹ 40,000

Yearly Fee

₹ 340,000

International Students

Admission Fee

US$ 121

Security Deposit

US$ 242

One Time Payment

US$ 847

Yearly Fee

US$ 5,321

Fee Structure For Schools

Boarding Related Information

Grade From

UKG

Grade To

Class 12

Total seats at entry level Grade

300

Total Boarding Capacity

100

Boarding Facilities For

BOYS, GIRLS

Hostel Admission Minimum Age

04Y 00M

Accommodation Detail

The school provides residential facilities for boys and girls on campus. All the hostels are well appointed and have all the facilities that help the children live and grow in an environment that they can identify as their home. Trained staff members, including a housemistress and a housemaster, along with a whole range of support staff, are entrusted with the well being of the children and to ensure that the needs of our pupils are fully met. The school places much emphasis on the importance of students taking responsibility for themselves, and for each other, within a very carefully supervised framework. For our boarders, the hostel is also home and as such provides every facility for study, leisure and a flourishing sense of community, which can add so much to school days and later life. The sense of security and loyalty engendered by the hostel life finds expression in many ways, and creates a healthy desire to excel in competition with the other houses, whether on the sports field, in the arts or in academic attainment. Friendships and mutual support play a large part in school life, and this is reflected in the boarding accommodation we provide.

Mess Facilities

The school dining room provides nourishing, healthy, and balanced meals to the students. The school's chefs design the menu, keeping in mind the needs and desires of the children. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are served and the students often play an active part in menu planning. The school is very particular about cultural and religious sentiments and neither pork nor beef are ever served.

Hostel Medical Facilities

The school has an in house doctor to look after the medical needs of the students. In addition the school also organizes regular health checkups every term. The school keeps a detailed record of the medical history of each student and appropriate medical care is provided as and when required. The school also has a panel of renowned medical specialists whose services are available to the school students as and when required.

School Infrastructure Details

Total No. of Playgrounds

2

Total Area of Playground

400 Sq. mt

Total No. of Rooms

160

Total No. of Libraries

2

Total computers in computer lab

320

Total No. of buses owned

18

Total no. of Activity Rooms

10

No. of Laboratories

6

No. of Auditoriums

2

No. of Digital Classrooms

70

Barrier free / Ramps

No

Strong Room

Yes

Gymnasium

Yes

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

Ramps for Differently Abled

No

Fire Extinguishers

Yes

Clinic Facility

Yes

Examination center of CBSE

Yes

Admission Details

Admission Start Month

2022-10-01

Admission Process

The school conducts anThe school conducts an entrance examination for children seeking admission to Doon International School./ The school also has a provision of direct offer of admission to children with a proven academic record in their old school interview/ entrance examination for children seeking admission to Doon International School.

Awards & Recognitions

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School Ranking

• DIS was ranked no. 1 Day cum Boarding School of Uttarakhand (2013) by Education World Magazine. • Ranked Top Coeducational, Day cum Boarding School of Uttarakhand by Education Today Survey 2016 • DIS was awarded for ‘INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE’ at the WORLD EDUCATION AWARDS ceremony organised by DIGITAL LEARNING MAGAZINE on August 10th 2018 at New Delhi wherein 37 schools and 7 universities from around the world were awarded in different categories. • ‘TOP SCHOOLS OF INDIA’ Award by Elets Adding another feather to our cap, Doon International School was conferred the ‘ TOP SCHOOLS OF INDIA’ award by Elets at the 6th School Leadership Summit held on 24th February, 2018, at Eros Hotel in New Delhi. • DIS was adjudged the Best Senior Secondary School 2018 on December 10th 2018, by DIVYA HIMGIRI STATE LEVEL EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS SCREENING COMMITTEE comprising of top bureaucrats, school Principals, journalists and other prominent personalities of the state. • DIS was AWARDED as BEST CHAIN OF SCHOOLS by the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at a glittering ceremony organized by HNN News Channel in July 2018. • Doon International School was adjudged the 'BEST DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL OF UTTARAKHAND 2016' by TV 100. The prestigious 'EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD' was presented to the Chairman of the School, Mr. D. S Mann by the Hon'bleChief Minister, Mr. Trivendra Singh Rawat and Minister of Higher Education, Mr. Dhan Singh Rawat.

Academic

Doon International School is from Nursery level to Class 12 and follows the curriculum laid down by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The course of studies is international in its scope and ambit and includes subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Arts and Craft, Physical Education ,Yoga ,several languages etc. Students at the senior secondary level are offered a variety of subjects to choose from, giving the students the widest possible opportunity to specialize in their chosen areas of interest. Academic excellence remains a key area of focus for the school. The school provides all its students unrivalled opportunities to realize their full academic potential. There are over hundred full time members of the teaching staff who are chosen not only for their own intellectual skills but also for their ability and enthusiasm in communicating them to boys and girls of all ages. The teachers are well supported by several technicians and other ancillary and administrative staff. Teachers are encouraged to be flexible and individual in their approach. The commitment of the school to excellence in academics is reflected in the consistently outstanding performance of its students in the annual examinations conducted by the CBSE. The school students have consistently achieved 100% results in the Board exams conducted by the CBSE. The school is recognised as a Centre for Academic Excellence and a large number of students regularly clear Competitive Exams and enter reputed Universities in India and abroad.

Co-curricular

Students at Doon International School are always encouraged to explore their potential in the world of the Arts. The students are trained to play various Indian and Western musical instruments and are also taught Indian & Western Vocal Music. A special emphasis is laid on Art and Craft work and it is an integral part of the school curriculum. Students are taught to draw, paint and create unique craft work using different mediums, materials and techniques.

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Sports

At Doon International School, we aspire for excellence in everything…including sports. We have a variety of sports activities so that students from all age groups can enjoy, unwind and keep fit. We have outstanding coaches who train the students how to beat the opposition with skill and good sportsmanship. Inter-House and Inter-School matches are a common feature in our school calendar and routine. Many of our students and teams excel in sports at the State and at the National level.

Others

India's landscape, flora and fauna provide unmatched opportunities for the expeditions and field visits which are vital to our multidisciplinary curriculum and educational philosophy. Educational and adventure camps are part of the annual calendar and students go to discover, understand and bond with nature. This strengthens the bonds of interdependence and helps our students understand and value natural resources. It also teaches them flexibility, comradeship and preservation. School staff and travel experts plan the trips and also accompany the students who are taken to suitable and age appropriate places of interest. Day picnics are regularly organised to break the mundane school routine so students have something exciting to look forward to.

Key Differentiators

Science labs, Smart Classes , well stocked Library, Computer labs with latest softwares and machines for providing unmatched educational experience to our students.

Students clubs and memberships in IAYP International Award for Young People, Rotary Interact club, Eco club, GK club, Debating society, Literary club, , Photography club etc for increased student involvement

Educational tours and outings to build awareness among students. Leisure activties and outings are also planned for the residential students once a month.

Career counselling and other counselling services are provided for all students.

Competitive Exam Coaching for IIT, Medical entrance . School has a tie up with the renowned Bansal Classes, Kota for this purpose.

Our leadership programmes are rooted in a strong commitment to support students in their ongoing development as leaders. We inculcate leadership qualities in the students, by allowing them to take the lead in various activities and projects. We have various committees, such as Student Committee, Assembly Committee, House Committee, and Events Committee, which are led by students and provide them with an initial grounding in leading others. We also organize in house and external leadership training workshops to develop leadership skills amongst students. Our leadership activities help students to: Become more self-aware Identify improvement areas Boost self-esteem and morale Practice public confidence and expressing themselves clearly to others Develop their organizational skills and the ability to manage others Develop overall personality and promote ‘can-do’ attitudes

Extensive sports coaching by professional coaches. Art and Craft, Dance and Drama, Music and Dance are also important subjects in the integrated school curriculum for the holistic development of students. Debates, Recitation Competitions, Quizzes are all part of the school routine to help build communication skiils among the students.

Results

Academic Performance | Grade X | CBSE

Academic Performance | Grade XII | CBSE

School Leadership

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Director Profile

Mrs M.K Mann MA English (Gold Medalist), B.Ed • Under her visionary and dynamic leadership, the Doon International School, Dehradun which she founded in 1993, has been ranked the number 1. CBSE School in the state of Uttarakhand. • Confered with award for “Distinguished Services in the field of Education” by Honourable Chief Minister of New Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dixit in 2001. • Awarded “Distinguished Educationist Award” for providing Quality Education in the Uttarakhand State by the Honourable Governor Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala in 2003. • Confered with the “PUNJAB RATAN” award by tHonourable Governor of Haryana, His Excellency Dr. A.K. Kidwai at the All India Conference of Intellectuals for her achievements and rare accomplishments in September 2007. • Felicitated with the “Distinguished Service Award” by Maj Gen Mandip Singh, VSM, in a function organized by the Principals Progressive School’s Association in the year 2016. • The Rotary Foundation has also honored her in the year 2015 with an award for her extraordinary contribution to the field of education. • Mrs. M. K Mann is a Rotarian, a Social Activist, a ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ and she has worked devotedly towards causes that contribute to the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. • Member of Tasmania All India Educational and Social Welfare Society. • She is associated with a number of countries and has promoted equality, brotherhood and communal harmony.

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Principal Profile

Brigadier Binod Kumar (Retd) M Sc (Mathematics), M Ed, Senior Defence Management Course * Instructor, National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy. * Chief Instructor, AEC Training College & Centre, Pachmarhi * Principal Sainik School Ghorakhal, Nainital * Deputy Director General (Right to Information), Indian Army * Commandant, AEC Training College & Centre, Pachmarhi * Awarded with General Officer Commanding in Chief, Army Training Command Commendation card in 2001 and 2015. Awarded with Chief Of Army Staff Commendation card in 2013

Travel Information

NEAREST AIRPORT

Dehradun Airport

Distance

19 Km.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION

Railway Station Dehradun

Distance

2 Km.

NEAREST BANK

0.5

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