Hopetown Girls' School vs Welham Boys' School

	H Hopetown Girls' School Dehradun, India	W Welham Boys' School Dehradun, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹630,000 - 1,030,000	Fees / year ₹570,000 - 931,000
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 8 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School (boarding)	Type Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1937
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Hopetown Girls' School is on Rajawala Road, PO Selaqui, Dehradun 248011, Uttarakhand, India. It is on the outskirts of Dehradun, in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a girls' boarding school.	Location —
Stages	Stages Middle School; Senior School	Stages —
School type	School type The school is a fully residential all-girls boarding school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and admission fees - Registration fee (one-time, non‑refundable): INR 15,000.00. - Admission fee (one-time, non‑refundable, payable at admission): INR 75,000.00. Tuition and boarding fees (per term and annual items) - School Fee (per term): INR 480,000.00. There are two terms per academic year. - Interest‑free refundable security deposit (equivalent to one term's fee): INR 480,000.00. - Imprest deposit (advance against incidental expenses): INR 60,000.00 (adjusted against uniforms, medical, books/stationery, clubs, coaches, trips, tuck shop, extra diet, late fees, escorted homeward journeys, and similar incidental charges). - IGSCE fee (per annum) — payable by Grade 9 & 10 students choosing the IGCSE curriculum: INR 50,000.00 (payable along with Term I fee). Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year divided into two terms: Term I (April–September) and Term II (October–March). Term I fee is payable by 31 March; Term II fee is payable by 30 September. - Fees are raised annually (the school's published guidance notes that fees are increased each year by approximately 10% to cover inflation and salary increases). Expense bills are raised twice a year to replenish the Imprest deposit. - Payment methods accepted: Demand Draft, RTGS/NEFT (bank transfer), Payment Gateway. Cheques and cash are not accepted. - Bank transfer / RTGS details (as published for fee payment): Beneficiary name: HOPETOWN GIRLS' SCHOOL; Bank: Punjab National Bank, Karanpur Branch, E.C. Road, Dehradun; Account number: 04101010002000; IFSC: PUNB0041010; SWIFT: PUNBINBBDPR. Boarding fees - The school operates as a girls' residential school. The published School Fee (per term) is presented as the principal per‑term charge for students; the fee schedule does not publish a separate, distinct hostel fee amount on the published fee page. The refundable security deposit is specified as equivalent to one term's fee. Other costs and incidental charges - The Imprest deposit is used to cover and replenish charges such as uniforms, medical expenses, books and stationery, art materials, performing arts and club activities, extra coaching, certain trips and outings, school photographs and publications, IT costs, pocket money/tuck shop charges, dry‑cleaning, extra diet, late fees, and other incidental items listed in the school's fee notes. Additional activities outside the regular curriculum are adjusted against the Imprest deposit and billed separately. Classes held during winter holidays for board examinees and Board examination expenses will be charged extra. Expense bills to replenish Imprest are issued twice a year. Refunds and withdrawal policy - Written withdrawal notice: It is mandatory to give three months' written notice to the Principal before withdrawing a child prior to the end of the academic year (notice must be given latest by 31 December). If three months' written notice is not given, three months' fees will be deducted from the security deposit. If a pupil is withdrawn any time after 1 April (after the start of the academic year) then six months' fees will be deducted. The date of receipt of the withdrawal letter by the Principal is taken as the date of notice. - Security deposit refund: A formal written request for the security deposit refund is required; security refunds are processed after the school audit and are made at the end of November. Fee payment options (summary) - Demand Draft payable in favour of HOPETOWN GIRLS' SCHOOL; bank transfer via RTGS/NEFT to the published account; online payment via the school's Payment Gateway. Cheques and cash are not accepted. Parents are asked to provide UTR/RTGS details to the accounts office when making electronic transfers.	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Registration / application fee: ₹1,000. - Entrance / assessment fee (one-time at application): ₹15,000. One‑time deposits and admission charges (payable at offer/registration) - Security deposit (refundable): commonly reported between ₹285,000 and ₹475,000; the school also states that the security deposit charged at the time of admission is equivalent to one term fee and is refundable on request when the pupil leaves. - Imprest deposit (for pocket money / incidental charges): ₹60,000 (typical figure reported). - Admission / non‑refundable administrative charges: amounts reported vary (examples found include an admission/registration charge around ₹10,000–₹21,000 and a small non‑refundable component reported in some listings). Exact one‑time admission/processing amounts vary by source. Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per‑term detail) - Annual tuition + boarding (combined): widely reported as ₹570,000 per year (this figure is commonly cited as the core annual boarding + tuition charge). - Alternative all‑in first‑year totals reported: when one‑time deposits and other admission charges are included, total first‑year cost examples appear in the range of approximately ₹931,000 to ₹950,000. These totals combine the annual tuition & boarding figure with security deposit, imprest and other admission payments. - Billing schedule / term breakdown: school fee is due twice a year (payments are required after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). Because fees are billed twice yearly, the per‑payment (half‑year) amount for the cited annual tuition & boarding of ₹570,000 would be ₹285,000 per payment. All dues must be paid in full on or before the school reopens. Boarding fees - Boarding costs are included within the combined tuition & boarding figure reported above (₹570,000 per annum as the commonly cited combined amount). The school operates as a residential (boarding) school and the published combined figure is typically used to represent both tuition and boarding charges together. Separate published line‑item boarding fees were not found in public listings. Other recurring or occasional costs - Uniform, books, stationery and personal supplies: typically charged separately or drawn from the imprest deposit; an imprest of ~₹60,000 is reported to cover these and incidental items. - Medical, activity, transport and excursion charges: additional charges for specific activities, trips, exam fees and medical services may apply; imprest or other ancillary bills are commonly used to settle these items. Public listings note these categories but exact recurring amounts vary by year and activity. Refunds and withdrawal rules - Security deposit: refundable on request when the pupil leaves; unclaimed security deposits for a period of three years may be forfeited to the school. - Tuition / term fees: the published school rules state that the fee will not be refunded in general. Withdrawal timing affects the fee charged: - No charges are made if the written letter of withdrawal reaches the school by specified cut‑off dates (15 June for the Autumn term and 30 December for the Spring term). - If the withdrawal letter reaches the school after those dates but before reopening, a half‑term fee is charged. - If a pupil is withdrawn after the school reopens, a full term fee will be charged. Billing schedule and payment terms - Frequency: fees are due twice a year (after the summer vacation and after the winter vacation). All dues must be paid on or before school reopens. Unpaid dues can result in the student being sent home. Security deposit equal to one term fee is collected at admission; the school reserves the right to revise fees. Fee payment options (publicly reported / typical methods) - Publicly available fee listings and admissions guidance for the school do not provide a single definitive public list of accepted payment channels. Various admission guides and historical instructions for related Welham schools indicate use of bank instruments such as Demand Drafts for application/registration in past practice; third‑party listings and school prospectus excerpts commonly show bank‑transfer / demand draft / cheque as historically used channels for fee payments at comparable schools. Parents should be aware that the school may require specific payment instruments or bank details at the time of admission.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Welham Boys' School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The academic program is organized into three levels: Junior School (grades 4–6), Middle School (grades 7–9), and Senior School (grades 10–12). Subjects are taught in English, Hindi, Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Art, Music, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Financial Studies. The CBSE mandates a three-language formula, so a third language is studied from German, French, or Sanskrit, with certificate language courses available in German and French. The Junior School emphasizes project- and activity-based learning, the Middle School emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, and there are subject-specific laboratories for Science, English, Mathematics, and Geography along with a Learning Resource Center to support independent learning. After Grade 10, CBSE (X) subjects include English Core, Language II (Hindi B / German / French), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and an Additional Subject (Painting / Music / Computer Applications); the Grade XII scheme offers Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with corresponding compulsory and elective subjects.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results High academic achievers from grade 4 through 11 are felicitated during Graduation Day. Grade 10 toppers receive the Principal's Award and Grade 12 toppers receive the Dr Anil Wilson Award; Grade 12 board examination achievers are felicitated on Founder's Day.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions are open for 2026-27. The school requires registration by submitting the registration form with the registration fee, and birth certificate and academic records for the year at registration. The lower age limit for admission in Grade VI is 10 years plus as of April 1 of the joining year, with grade placement correlated to age. Grades VI–IX entrants must take an entrance examination in English, Mathematics and Hindi, conducted on specified Admissions Entrance days, in person or online as coordinated with the Admissions Officer, followed by interviews with senior faculty. Grade XI entrants applying before the final Grade X board examination must take an entrance examination in General English plus either Science and Mathematics (Science), Mathematics (Commerce), or History, Civics & Geography (Humanities); applicants after the Grade X board results may not require an entrance test. Selection is on merit and seat availability, and the Admissions Committee may reject any application. If offered a seat, the candidate must pay the Admissions fee and Security/Imprest within three weeks to secure the seat. The Registration Fee is non-refundable, and the school reserves the right to change its admissions procedure. Registration Form is available online via the Registration Form link. Address: Hopetown Girls' School, Rajawala Road, PO Selaqui, Dehradun 248011, Uttarakhand, India.	Admissions The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Admissions are open for Grades IV to XII. Parents must register their ward to begin the admission process. For Grades IV–IX the child will be assessed in English, Hindi, Mathematics and Life Skills; for Grade XI the assessment covers English, Mathematics and Science (optional). Interaction with the Admission Committee is required, and both parents must attend. An Offer Letter is sent to the selected candidates after the interaction. The Admission Office is 9068587779 (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM). Address: 5, Circular Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001.
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