Boarding Schools In Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a pinnacle of education from the ancient time. The place was also mentioned in Mahabharata where Guru Dronacharya trained his pupils, and this is the same place where Kalidasa crafted his epic poem Meghdoot. In modern time some of the best boarding schools in Uttarakhand are the pride of nation. Many of these schools date back to the British era, and add more beauty the colonial heritage of the state. Dehradun, Nainital and Mussoorie are the preferred choices when it comes to residential schools in Uttarakhand.

Some of Best Boarding Schools in Uttarakhand

Doon School in Dehradun

Undoubtedly the most prestigious residential schools in India, the school was established in 1935 and located in a pristine land of Dehradun. The school was established by Satish Ranjan Das, a cousin of famous freedom fighter Chittaranjan Das. The two-fold admission procedure is rather tough to crack. First a written test is conducted and after passing the test, comes the personal interview round. The Doon School is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).

The Doon School,
The Mall, Dehradun 248001
Uttarakhand, India
Tel:  +91-135-2526-400
Fax: +91-135-275-7275 (Headmaster's Office)
+91-135-275-9198 (Finance & Accounts Dept.)

Sherwood College in Nainital

It is one of the oldest residential schools in India established by the British government to educate British boys and Indian elite. Today the school is known for its imperial education and strict discipline. This co-educational school is located on Ayarpatta Hill in Nainital surrounded by reserve forest. Some of the well-known alumni of this school are Amitabh Bachchal, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Jim Corbett, Somnath Sharma PVC (India's first Param Vir Chakra recipient) and others.

Nainital - 263002
Uttarakhand (INDIA)
Phone: +91-5942-239710/239711/236361
Fax:  +91-5942-239502 Email: sherwood.college@yahoo.com

St. Joseph’s College in Nainital

Another elite school in Nainital, St. Joseph’s College was established in 1888 by the British Raj. The college is popular because of its heavy stress on physical education and sports. Hockey, cricket, athletics, football, table tennis, basketball and volleyball are the main sports taught and played here. Cultural and co-curricular activities allow the overall development of a boy.

St. Joseph's College
Tallital, Nainital, 263002
Uttarakhand, India
Phone: 05942 – 231185

Woodstock School in Mussoorie

Woodstock school was founded in 1854 by the association of British army officers and American Presbyterian missionaries for endorsing female education in the East. Today the school is one of the best international co-ed residential schools in India. The school is located in Landour, a small village on the hills adjacent to famous hill station Mussoorie.

Address: Woodstock School,
Tehri Road, Landour,
Mussoorie - 248179
Uttarakhand
Tel: +91 (135) 661-5000
Fax: +91-135-263-2885
Email: mail@woodstock.ac.in

Oak Grove School in Mussoorie

Oka Grove School was established in 1888 by the British Raj, and currently run by the Northern Railway. It is nestled on hill tops in Jharipani near Mussoorie, covering 256 acres of area covered by dense vegetation. The students are mostly of the Indian Railways employees and only 25% seats are reserved for outsiders.

Oak Grove School
Jharipani P.O., Mussoorie Hills,
Dehra Dun – 248001, Uttaranchal, India
Phones: + 91 (0) 135 2630200
Email: For Admission query : admissions@oakgrove-jharipani.com

St. George’s College in Mussoorie

It is one of the elite boarding schools in Uttarakhand, located just 4 kilometers from hill station Mussoorie, developing future statesmen and leaders and contributing to the intellectual wealth of the nation. Established in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers, the school has a large auditorium, indoor swimming pool, skating rink, a fine library and a gym. The school also actively promotes sports and games for enthusiastic kids.

St. George's College
Barlowganj, Mussoorie - 248122
Uttarakhand (India)
Tel: +91 135 2632591, 2632765
Fax: +91 135 2632437
E-mail: contact@st-georges.info, manorhouse@vsnl.com

Some other well-known residential schools in Uttarakhand

 1.Welham Girls’ School

19, Municipal Road, Dalanwala, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand – 248001
Ph : 0135-2654754 / 2654293
Email : welham@nde.vsnl.net.in

 2.Welham Boys’ School

Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand – 248001
Ph : 0135-2657120 / 2657944
Email : oliphant@nda.vsnl.net.in

 3.Ashok Hall Girls’ Residential School

P.O. Majkhali, Almora,
Uttarakhand – 263652