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India, Dehradun
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In 1957, Miss H. S. Oliphant acquired a Nawab's estate in Dehradun to create Welham Girls' School, entrusting Grace Mary Linnell to set up and run the residential school for girls. Welham, named after a Welsh village, began with ten students and soon grew synonymous with high scholastic standards rooted in Indian tradition, reaching about 540 students. The school's motto is artt shanti phala vidya — The aim of knowledge is to bring peace — and the Welham community emphasizes integrity, civility and inclusion. Linnell led the school from 1957 to 1970, followed by Miss Saroj Srivastava (1970–1988), Mrs. Shanti Varma (1988–2000), Mrs. Jyotsna Brar (2000–2016), Mrs. Padmini Sambasivam (2016–2022), and since May 2022, Mrs. Vibha Kapoor heads the institution. The school is affiliated to ICSE and ISC.
Welham maintains an active school life with a calendar of events and cultural programmes. The WGS Calendar page shows events and a monthly view, including School Birthday & Investiture Ceremony 2026, Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Programme, and ongoing Founders' Day celebrations with alumnae visiting the campus. The second day of the 68th Founders' Day was a vibrant celebration, and Nostalgia highlighted alumnae returning for the 68th Founders' Day. Other highlights include A Home Victory for WGS! and Jazbaat 2.0 – Celebrating the Power of Positive Psychology, reflecting a dynamic and engaged community of students, staff, and alumni.
Welham Girls' School in Dehradun is a residential, all-girls school offering classes VI to XII. It follows a dual curriculum with the Indian Curriculum (ICSE/ISC) and Cambridge IGCSE, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi given emphasis along with a third language option in middle school. The academic year runs March to February. The school prepares learners for ICSE/ISC examinations and Cambridge assessments. Facilities include a spacious library and e-source centre, Wi‑Fi-enabled classrooms, and well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and Home Science. On-site sports, indoor and outdoor courts, a swimming pool and a large field sustain daily activity. A broad co-curricular program features Indian and Western music, Indian dance, art, drama, debating, photography, and technology clubs, with SPICMACAY performances and service initiatives such as Reach Out. The school prioritises inclusivity, mentoring, and career guidance, with counseling and an infirmary for student wellbeing.
