Welham Girls' School

Welham Girls' School is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The campus is at No. 19 Municipal Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun 248001. The school is in the Dalanwala neighbourhood of Dehradun.

The school has classes VI to XII.

The school is a girls' school.

India

The school offers classes VI to XII and is affiliated with CISCE (ICSE) and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi given importance in the curriculum and a third language option in Middle School (Sanskrit, French, Spanish, German or Punjabi). In Class X, students select from Science, Environmental Science or Economics and must choose at least one skill-based subject such as Computer Applications, Robotics & AI, Yoga, Hindustani Music, Indian Dance, Art, Home Science, French or Physical Education. In Class XII, subjects may be taken across Humanities, Science and Commerce, with English compulsory and options including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Elective English, Hindi, Commerce, Accounts, Home Science, Environmental Science, Art and Indian Hindustani Music. The academic year begins in March and culminates with final examinations in February of the following year.

Staff to student ratio is 1:10. The strength of each section in Classes VI to X is capped at a maximum of 28 students, ensuring individual attention. In senior classes, teachers may teach small groups of 6 or 7 students in certain subjects due to the wide choice of subjects offered in Class XI and XII.

Board Examinations 2021 show ICSE (Class X) with an overall class average of 94.95%, and the highest aggregate of 99.75% achieved by Palak Agrawal in ISC XII. ISC XII results also reflect strong performance with subject-level averages in the mid-to-high 90s, and top marks near 100%.

Welham's Career Counselling publishes destinations for higher education, including Indian universities such as Lady Shri Ram College (Delhi University), Ashoka University, Bennett University, Daulat Ram College, Hindu College and Miranda House, as well as international universities such as Boston University, Cornell University, Claremont McKenna College, DePauw University, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, National University of Singapore, University of Edinburgh and University of California San Diego.

Greater Education Programme (GEP) invites eminent speakers from different fields to broaden horizons and expose students to developments beyond the classroom.

The school offers experiences that foster 21st-century skills including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, and emphasizes social and emotional skills to help students become responsible, ethical leaders and socially aware citizens.

English is the medium of instruction throughout the school. Hindi holds a place of importance in the curriculum, and in Middle School (Grades VI–VIII) students may choose a third language from Sanskrit, French, Spanish, German or Punjabi.

A full-time Emotional Counsellor provides personal counselling to students, with confidential sessions in a supportive environment, and periodic talks to help build resilience, manage emotions and resolve conflicts.

The school has classes from VI to XII and offers admissions in Classes VI, VII and XI only, subject to the availability of seats. The new academic session begins in March end/April each year. Age at start of the session is: Class VI 10½–12 years; Class VII 11½–13 years; Class VIII 12½–14 years; Class IX 13½–15 years; Class X 14½–16 years; Class XI 15½–17 years; Class XII 16½–18 years. The lower age limit for admission to Class VI is 10½ on 1 April of the joining year; correlation of age and class is an essential requirement. Procedure for registration: online application via the Admissions tab, payment, and receipt of an application number by email; return to the Registration Process and enter the application number; complete the online registration form with accurate information and upload scans of documents (birth certificate, Aadhar card and passport); pay the non‑refundable registration fee; you will receive a confirmatory email. The school will contact you by email in the year the ward is to appear for the Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment; registration does not guarantee admission. Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment comprises Round 1 for VI & VII in August/September at centres in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Dehradun; Round 2 is an in‑person interaction in Dehradun; offers depend on the results of the interaction and the number of vacancies. Some preference is given to: daughters of government officials and serving armed forces personnel; girls whose mothers studied at Welham or who have completed Class XII there; siblings who have studied or are currently studying at the school (no preference for Class XI candidates). Documents required at admission include the Original Birth Certificate; Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate; Medical Certificate; three recent passport photographs; Migration Certificate (for Class XI if not from the CISCE). Re-registration for Classes VI & VII is year‑specific; re-registration incurs an additional fee and a fresh registration number. If a child has not cleared the Assessment or registration has lapsed, re‑registration must be completed within one year; otherwise full registration fees apply. Eligibility for Class XI registration requires a minimum average of 70% in all examinations conducted by the school; this is a prerequisite to appear for the Aptitude Assessment; selected students join in April after completing their Board examinations; mandatory documents include the Board Mark sheet, Pass certificate, Migration Certificate (if not from the ICSE Board) and Transfer Certificate. The registration fee is Rs. 20,000 and is non‑transferable and non‑refundable. The school is affiliated to the CISCE and has classes VI–XII.

The school offers several Scholarships each year to deserving students studying at Welham Girls' School. Scholarships are available on applications received from parents and are decided on the basis of means cum merit. Scholarship amounts are decided after assessing the combined income of the parents and are awarded after the scholarship committee has scrutinized all relevant documents. Scholarships cover a substantial portion of the school fees. Parents of students aspiring to join the school in the coming year may also apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are revised annually and fresh applications need to be submitted each year. Parents wishing to apply for a Scholarship must request the necessary form from the school every year.