The Doon School

The Doon School, founded in 1935, is India's most prestigious all-boys residential school and one of Asia's finest educational institutions. Located on The Mall in the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun, the school is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) and ISC, offering education for boys aged 12 to 18 in Grades 7 through 12. The Doon School was established by Satish Ranjan Das with the vision of creating an institution comparable to England's great public schools, combining rigorous academics with character formation, athletics, and service. Its distinguished alumni include two Prime Ministers of India, multiple Nobel laureates, CEOs of global corporations, prominent artists, and public intellectuals. The school's 70-acre campus features world-class facilities including state-of-the-art laboratories, an extensive library with over 25,000 volumes, a swimming pool, cricket grounds, hockey fields, a theater, and music facilities. The Doon School is recognized globally and consistently ranks among India's top schools. Its emphasis on producing thoughtful, ethical, and capable leaders has defined generations of Indian public life, making it a truly extraordinary institution.