Welham Boys School

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Welham Boys School is one of the top boarding Schools in Dehradun, India. Welham Boys School is located in the foothills of the Himalayas over an area of 30 acres, the School lies amidst the hills and rivers of the Doon valley.

The School is a Residential School for Boys, is a member of Round Square and is also affiliated with IPSC. It provides an environment that encourages a questioning mind and gives students many avenues for expressing their creativity and building their skills.

Welham was founded in 1937 as a preparatory School for boarding Schools in England and India by Ms Oliphant, a distinguished English lady, has grown into a fully fledged institution preparing boys for the ICSE and ISC examinations.

Some of the more famous old boys of Welham are:
Rajiv Gandhi (Politician, Ex-Prime Minister of India), Sanjay Gandhi (Politician), Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Cricketer, Ex-Captain of Indian Cricket Team), Vikram Seth (Writer), Mani Shankar Aiyar (Politician, Cabinet Minister), Naveen Patnaik (Chief Minister of Orissa), Shaad Ali (Film Director), Zayed Khan (Actor), Chandrachur Singh (Actor)

School Affiliation:
Welham Boys School in Dehradun is a reputed School in Uttaranchal. Welham Boys School in Dehradun is affiliated to the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE), New Delhi.

Academic Sessions in Welham Boys School
The Welham academic year starts at the beginning of February. The first term, called Spring Term lasts four months and runs through the end of May. The Autumn Term starts at the beginning of August, and lasts till the end of November, once again with a Midterm break halfway through the semester.

Sports and Extra Curricular Activities
Like all boarding Schools, Welham has a rich tradition in sports. Hockey, Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming and Diving are a few games that boys at Welham enjoy.

Registration and Admission in Welham Boys School
The registration in Welham Boys School is open to all. The School does not have any special quotas or reservation for any community or non residents of India. The admissions in Welham Boys School are  open to all, irrespective of class, creed and community.

The entry is in class III, IV and VII. Vacancies in other classes are against withdrawals. Registration for all classes except for X and XII are accepted in Welham Boys School. Registration and examination fee is neither transferable nor refundable. Registration does not guarantee admission in Welham Boys School. Admissions to all classes are made based on the entrance test and interaction with the boy and his parent.

Contact Address of Welham Girls School for Results, Registration, Admission or more Information:
Welham Boys School,
5, Circular Road,
Dehradun 248001,
Uttarakhand, India
Phone: +91-135 -2657120,2652935
Official Website: http://welhamboys.org