The Doon School

Focus

Ethical citizens

Boarding fees

$13,400–$16,800

Pupils

560

Ages

11–18

Academics

97 per cent of IGCSE candidates achieve 5 A* to C.

Approximately 39 per cent of IB candidates secure 35 points or above.

Spear’s Review

Alumni of the Doon School include Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Anish Kapoor, billionaire businessman Analjit Singh and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi; they are just three of a long list of prominent Indians.

A boarding school close to the Himalayas, Doon takes a central place in Indian life, with an emphasis on social service rather than privilege. Academic results are extremely strong: destinations include top universities all over the world including a high percentage going to Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League schools. 

Head teacher

Dr Jagpreet Singh was appointed the 11th headmaster of the Doon School in 2020. With an academic career spanning three decades, Dr Singh has also held roles at Punjab Public School, Nabha, and Mayo College. He holds a master’s in history, a Master of Philosophy in education and a Bachelor of Education from Ajmer University. 

Accessibility

Indira Gandhi International; 5 hours 30 minutes  

Location

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