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 leaders; and prepare them to enter one of the strongest fraternities - for life.” 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 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. Why choose The Doon School? Why choose The Doon School? The reputation? The brand? The placements? The legacy and tradition? The alumni network The results? The opportunity? 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 What are we educating for? What are we educating for? What are we educating for? 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. 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 The Faculty • 75 full time staff, known as ‘Masters’. • 10 PhDs and 68 Master’s Degrees. • Faculty live on campus The Classrooms The labs The tutorial system • Every master is responsible for the social, academic and pastoral development of each boy along with six or seven others; the tutor group. • Masters teach, play, trek, coach and mentor the students. 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. Pastoral (Parental) Qualification 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). Placements 2017-18 India Abu Dhabi • New York University (full • Amity University, Delhi, Ashoka scholarship) University, Sonipat, Christ Canada University, Bangalore, Flame • McGill University University, Pune, Hansraj • York University College, Delhi, Hindu • University of British Columbia College, Delhi, Manipal • University of Western Ontario University, Narsee Monjee Hong Kong Institute of Management • The Hong Kong University (HKU) Studies, Mumbai, Ramjas (full) College, Delhi, Sri Aurobindo • The Hong Kong University of College, Delhi, St. Xavier’s Science and Technology (HKUST) College, Mumbai, Sushant France School of Liberal Arts, Gurgaon, • Sciences PO University of Petroleum and Netherlands Energy Studies, Zakir Hussain • Delft University of Technology College, Delhi, St. Stephen’s, Delhi Placements 2017-18 United States Singapore • Brown University, Columbia • Singapore Management University University, Cornell University, Switzerland Claremont McKenna College, Emory • Les Roches International School University, Georgetown University, of Hotel Management New York University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, • Glion Institute of Higher Sarah Lawrence College, Tufts Education University, The New School, Parsons, UK University of California, Berkeley, • University of Chicago, University of Imperial College, London Illinois-Urbana Champaign, • Queen Mary, University of London University of Pennsylvania, • University of Bath University of Rochester, University of • Southern California, University of University of Cambridge Washington- Seattle, Wesleyan • University of Edinburgh University, Yale University • University of Oxford What our graduates do 4/18/2017 Word Art 1/1 All Round Education Co-curricular • Creative Arts • Sports • SUPW • Spare Time Activities All Round Education Social Service Boys are involved in projects in India as well as internationally through the Round Square Association. 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 Daily Schedule - Food Daily Schedule - Sports Daily Schedule – Social Service/Clubs Daily Schedule - Academics 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 School Facilities NDTV Education Award for Infrastructure The Wellness Center Classrooms D & T The lush campus and main school building Classrooms The Kilachand Library School Facilities The Music School Swimming UNESCO Award Pool Multipurpose Hall Squash Courts The Rose Bowl The Main Field A Fully Residential School • Two junior houses; Martyn & Foot, for Class 7 approximately 40 boys in each. • Five senior boarding houses; Martyn Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kashmir, Oberoi & Tata with about 90 House Jaipur House boys in each • The boarding houses become their second home for 8 months. • A safe and secure environment Jaipur House that fosters individual development and independence as well as teamwork and sense of community. Tata House Hyderabad House Pastoral (Parental) Care - Glimpses Space to be The Central Dining Hall 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 on 6th October 2019. • If successful in the tests, invitation to the group discussion in Dehradun. • For further details please contact: [email protected] 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? 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 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 [email protected] for further information on scholarships & bursaries. Thank you.