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The Doon School Established 1935 Our Mission To attract and develop exceptional boys and teachers from all backgrounds to serve a meritocratic India; inspire them to be just and ethical citizens; train them to be wise and principled

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The Doon School

Established 1935

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Our Mission

“To attract and develop exceptional boys and teachers from all backgrounds to serve a meritocratic India; inspire them to be just and ethical citizens; train them to be wise and principled leaders; and prepare them to enter one of the strongest fraternities

  • for life.”
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Our Vision

“Truly, we mean that the boys should leave The Doon School as members of an aristocracy, but it must be an aristocracy of service inspired by the ideals of unselfishness, not one of privilege, wealth or position.”

Arthur E. Foot, Headmaster, speech at the official opening of the school October 27th, 1935

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An Introduction

  • Founded by S. R. Das,

educated at Manchester Grammar School in the UK.

  • A vision for an Indian

Boarding School for boys to be patterned on the same high standards.

  • A beautiful 73 acre

campus in Dehradun, at the Himalayan foothills.

  • A community of 540

boys and 75 teachers.

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Why choose The Doon School?

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Why choose The Doon School? The reputation? The brand? The placements? The legacy and tradition? The alumni network The results? The opportunity?

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Why choose The Doon School?

Education World: India's #1 boys boarding school & India’s top school. Education Today: India’s Best School. The Doon School is also ranked # 1 in India across all boarding schools) for:  academic reputation  community service  Internationalism  leadership/management  safety & hygiene  pastoral (parental) care  teacher welfare & development

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What are we educating for?

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What are we educating for?

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What are we educating for?

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The Doon School Curriculum

A full boarding school with a broad based curriculum including academics, sports, arts, music, social service and activities.

  • Class 7 & 8 : The Doon School

curriculum is a general course of study in preparation for…

  • Class 9 & 10: Cambridge IGCSE

program which prepares for…

  • Class 11 & 12: International

Baccalaureate Diploma or the Indian School Certificate Examination.

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Subjects Offered: no streams.

  • English Language &

Literature

  • Hindi Language &

Literature

  • Mathematics
  • Physics, Chemistry &

Biology

  • French, Spanish,

Sanskrit or German

  • History & Geography
  • Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Art & Music
  • PE & Life Skills
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The Faculty

  • 75 full time staff,

known as ‘Masters’.

  • 10 PhDs and 68

Master’s Degrees.

  • Faculty live on

campus

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The Classrooms

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The labs

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The tutorial system

  • Every master is responsible for the

social, academic and pastoral development of each boy along with six

  • r seven others; the tutor group.
  • Masters teach, play, trek, coach and

mentor the students.

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Pastoral (Parental) Care

  • The Houses are under the

care of a Housemaster, assisted by an Assistant housemaster and a Dame (Matron).

  • There are two full time

counsellors at school.

  • There is a Wellness Centre

with a full time doctor and nurses on call.

  • Telephone system and email

for boys to be in touch with

parents.

  • Healthy, hygienically

prepared balanced meals under the guidance of a dietitian & catering manager.

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Pastoral (Parental) Qualification

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Careers Education & Guidance

  • Full time counsellors for India and

abroad.

  • Regular College and University Fairs.
  • 100% placements in top colleges in

India and overseas in the fields of science, commerce, engineering, medicine, law and the liberal arts.

  • CLAT, JEE, NEET and PSAT classes.
  • SAT, ACT & TOEFL teaching &

exam centre.

  • Assistance with internships (DSOBS).
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Placements 2017-18

India

  • Amity University, Delhi, Ashoka

University, Sonipat, Christ University, Bangalore, Flame University, Pune, Hansraj College, Delhi, Hindu College, Delhi, Manipal University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Ramjas College, Delhi, Sri Aurobindo College, Delhi, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Sushant School of Liberal Arts, Gurgaon, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Zakir Hussain College, Delhi, St. Stephen’s, Delhi Abu Dhabi

  • New York University (full

scholarship) Canada

  • McGill University
  • York University
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of Western Ontario

Hong Kong

  • The Hong Kong University (HKU)

(full)

  • The Hong Kong University of

Science and Technology (HKUST) France

  • Sciences PO

Netherlands

  • Delft University of Technology
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Singapore

  • Singapore Management University

Switzerland

  • Les Roches International School
  • f Hotel Management
  • Glion Institute of Higher

Education UK

  • Imperial College, London
  • Queen Mary, University of London
  • University of Bath
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Oxford

United States

  • Brown University, Columbia

University, Cornell University, Claremont McKenna College, Emory University, Georgetown University, New York University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Sarah Lawrence College, Tufts University, The New School, Parsons, University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Washington- Seattle, Wesleyan University, Yale University

Placements 2017-18

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4/18/2017 Word Art

What our graduates do

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All Round Education

Co-curricular

  • Creative Arts
  • Sports
  • SUPW
  • Spare Time Activities
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All Round Education

Social Service

Boys are involved in projects in India as well as internationally through the Round Square Association.

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All Round Education

Adventure & Expeditions Two compulsory Mid-term treks for all boys each year as well as the Leh Manali Cycling and the Thar Desert Expeditions

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Daily Schedule - Food

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Daily Schedule - Sports

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Daily Schedule – Social Service/Clubs

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Daily Schedule - Academics

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Our Current Diversity

  • Boys from 26 states in India.
  • 35 NRIs in the school currently.
  • Round Square Schools (200+)
  • 35+ opportunities for school exchange

– South Africa – United States and Canada – Australia and New Zealand – Peru and Chile – Germany and France – United Kingdom and Ireland – Denmark

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School Facilities

The Wellness Center

D & T Classrooms

The lush campus and main school building

The Kilachand Library NDTV Education Award for Infrastructure

Classrooms

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School Facilities

The Rose Bowl The Main Field

Squash Courts Swimming Pool

Multipurpose Hall The Music School UNESCO Award

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A Fully Residential School

  • Two junior houses; Martyn &

Foot, for Class 7 approximately 40 boys in each.

  • Five senior boarding houses;

Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kashmir, Oberoi & Tata with about 90 boys in each

  • The boarding houses become

their second home for 8 months.

  • A safe and secure environment

that fosters individual development and independence as well as teamwork and sense of community. Jaipur House Martyn House Tata House Jaipur House Hyderabad House

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Pastoral (Parental) Care - Glimpses

The Central Dining Hall Space to be

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Admission to school

Admission takes place in Class 7 (age 11+) with a few seats are available in Class 8

  • Visit the school with your son to get

a feel of boarding school life.

  • Register your son for the entrance

test: English, Maths and a Case Study

  • n 6th October 2019.
  • If successful in the tests, invitation

to the group discussion in Dehradun.

  • For further details please contact:

admissions@doonschool.com

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The Cost of a Doon School Education

  • INR 10.35 Lakh …under INR 3000 a day for

everything you have seen.

  • What does it cost you now to...

– Travel to and from school… hobbies... activities... sports? – Sports coaching and club? – Send to tuitions?

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The Value of a Doon School Education?

  • All of the above for INR 10.35 Lakh
  • 1 Lakh more than the British School of Delhi
  • 85% of the American School Chennai
  • 66% of Woodstock School, Mussoorie
  • 50% of GEMS World Academy, UAE
  • 33% of Eton College, UK
  • 25% of UWCSEA, Singapore
  • 18% of TASIS American School, Switzerland
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Scholarships, Merit and Needs- based

“To attract and develop exceptional boys and teachers from all backgrounds to serve a meritocratic India”

  • Financial aid ranges from 20% - 120% of

fee for eligible boys (Fee is 10.35 lakhs).

  • No registration fee for Armed forces and

scholarships of 50% for the top five students.

  • No registration fee of socially

disadvantaged families.

  • Candidates who are offered admission may

contact the school at admissions@doonschool.com for further information on scholarships & bursaries.

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Thank you