Focus

Developing ethical citizens

Boarding fees 2025/26

$15,700–$22,000

Pupils

560

Ages

12–18

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. The curriculum prepares students for ICSE/IGCSE examinations, and for the final two years students can choose between the ISC or the IB. 

Alongside a rigorous education, boys are treated to a vast offering of sports, clubs and activities. Students can partake boxing and golf, which is offered at a local course, as well as enjoy a 25m pool, an indoor gym, and badminton, squash and tennis courts. A ‘co-curricular fair’ is held annually for students and their parents to learn about the various clubs and societies. One, the astronomy society, has been running since 1957; and the subject is taught in the IB curriculum. 

Boarding is the nucleus of school life. With lessons running from Monday to Saturday, Sunday is a day for rest, going on an excursion or enjoying The Doon School’s extensive grounds and facilities.

Academics

84 per cent of IGCSE results are grades A*–B.

Average IB score is 37.0.

University and college destinations

Destinations include top universities all over the world, and a number of students progress to Oxford, Cambridge and 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, 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. 

Admissions

Admission to the school includes undertaking assessments in English, sciences, mathematics and reasoning and case study. Admission also includes undertaking a group assessment and showing evidence of good behaviour and talent through submission of relevant documentation.

Accessibility

Indira Gandhi International Airport: 5 hours 30 minutes  

Location

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