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Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages French, Hindi, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School
Introduction
Hopetown Girls' School is a fully residential all-girls boarding school on a 50-acre campus near Dehradun, set in a Sal forest with views of the lower Mussoorie hills. Founded by Mr Kamal Sehgal, it was established as a place for five hundred girls to grow up in a supportive, joyful environment. The curriculum includes Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE alongside ICSE and ISC, with strong facilities such as a large, airy library, laboratories, and arts studios. The Performing Arts Centre is state-of-the-art, and the school hosts one of the largest orchestras among schools in India. Yoga and karate are mandatory for all students, and athletics features national-level competition. Extracurriculars cover dance, music, drama, and Art and Design, plus opportunities through ISTA and a leadership, debate-focused program. A global alumni network supports leadership and service initiatives beyond school life. The Photography Club publishes its own calendar and hosts a yearly exhibition annually.
Rajawala Road, P.O, Selakui, Central Hope Town, Uttarakhand 248011, India
The Essentials
Hopetown Girls' School has instruction in English.
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.
Stages
Middle School; Senior School
Type
The school is a fully residential all-girls boarding school.
Additional learning support
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.
Country affiliation
India
Religious affiliation
Secular
Fees
Annual tuition at Hopetown Girls' School ranges from INR 630,000 to INR 1,030,000 for 2026/27.
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral culture with a full-time counsellor on campus; the Council runs sessions that encourage girls to talk, share, and express themselves.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Languages programme focuses on the development of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening skills of second language learners.
Mental Wellbeing
Full-time counsellor on campus and a pastoral culture support mental wellbeing; health services contribute to student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Constant staff supervision ensures safety; a Health & Safety manual is maintained; school rules are designed with safety in mind; students participate in emergency evacuation planning.
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.
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.
Does the school support students with SEN?
Extra academic lessons are organised for children requiring support in their learning.
How does admissions work?
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.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE parallel to ICSE and ISC curriculums; Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
What languages are taught?
English and Hindi are taught. English Language and English Literature are mandatory in the ICSE and ISC streams. ICSE requires English (Literature and Language), History, Geography and Civics, Hindi, and Mathematics.
What wellbeing support is available?
Pastoral culture with a full-time counsellor on campus; the Council runs sessions that encourage girls to talk, share, and express themselves.
What facilities does the school have?
Hopetown has a 50-acre campus. A range of sports facilities on the campus enables students to play and compete at state and national levels. The infrastructure includes music rooms, laboratories, and arts studios.
When was Hopetown Girls' School founded?
Hopetown Girls' School sits on a fifty-acre campus in a picturesque valley near Dehradun, surrounded by a Sal forest with views of the lower Mussoorie hills.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Hopetown has a strong Performing Arts program with a vibrant theatre scene and an exceptional orchestra. Drama is an integral part of the curriculum.
