Best Girls Boarding Schools in Dehradun and Mussoorie

Dehradun and Mussoorie are India's best-known school towns, and they hold the country's densest cluster of girls' boarding schools, from historic names such as Welham to newer campuses and a Mussoorie convent. This guide to the best girls boarding schools in Dehradun and Mussoorie compares indicative fees, boards and character, with nearby hill-station options in Nainital and Ooty for families who want a smaller town.

Girls' Boarding Schools in Dehradun, Mussoorie and Nearby

*Indicative recurring tuition plus boarding for 2026-27, from school notices where available and otherwise from listing sites, which often disagree. Admission fees, refundable deposits, imprest and kit are extra. Confirm the current fee circular with each school. Inclusion is not an endorsement.

Schools to Shortlist

1. Welham Girls' School — Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Board: ICSE / ISC / Cambridge  ·  Type: Girls' boarding (heritage)  ·  Indicative fee: Sources range from about ₹8.5 lakh to ₹13 lakh; one cites an official circular of ₹11.1 to ₹13 lakh

Founded in 1957 and among the most sought-after girls' schools in the country. Third-party estimates differ widely; one guide lists a ₹1.5 lakh admission fee and a refundable deposit of about ₹5 lakh on top of annual fees.

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2. Hopetown Girls' School — Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Board: ICSE / ISC  ·  Type: Girls' boarding  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹10.3 lakh (another listing: ₹15.2 lakh)

A girls-only boarding school in Dehradun. Listings differ by several lakh, so request the current sheet.

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3. Unison World School — Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Board: ICSE / ISC / Cambridge  ·  Type: Girls' boarding  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹15.7 to ₹16.2 lakh (one listing: ₹19.6 lakh)

One of the higher-priced girls' schools in Dehradun according to listings. Verify fees and what the programme includes.

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4. Mussoorie International School — Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Board: ISC / IB / Cambridge (confirm)  ·  Type: Girls' boarding  ·  Indicative fee: Estimates range from about ₹7 lakh to ₹13.9 lakh

A hill-station school with a wide fee spread across sources. Ask for a written fee sheet before comparing.

5. Ecole Globale International Girls' School — Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Board: CBSE / Cambridge (confirm)  ·  Type: Girls' boarding  ·  Indicative fee: School blog: about ₹8.9 lakh; another listing ₹12.5 to ₹16.5 lakh

The school's own material and an aggregator differ by several lakh, and the aggregator notes the official page shows later-year figures. Confirm directly.

6. Vantage Hall Girls' Residential School — Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Board: CBSE  ·  Type: Girls' boarding  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹4.1 to ₹6 lakh

The more affordable Dehradun choice in this list. Listings quote anything from about ₹4.1 lakh to ₹6 lakh.

7. Convent of Jesus and Mary — Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Board: CBSE  ·  Type: Girls' day-cum-boarding (heritage convent)  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹3.5 lakh

A long-established convent school in Mussoorie with classes 1 to 12. Listed at about ₹3.5 lakh a year; a monthly figure on one site looks like an error.

8. All Saints' College — Nainital, Uttarakhand

Board: ICSE  ·  Type: Girls' day-cum-boarding  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹5.15 lakh

A girls' school in the lake town of Nainital. See also our Nainital boarding schools guide.

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9. Don Bosco Girls College — Nainital, Uttarakhand

Board: CBSE  ·  Type: Girls' school  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹2.9 to ₹3.7 lakh

A more affordable Nainital option. Confirm boarding availability and fee for your daughter's class.

10. St Hilda's Higher Secondary School — Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Board: Confirm with school  ·  Type: Girls' day-cum-boarding  ·  Indicative fee: About ₹2.98 lakh

A girls' school in the Nilgiris, useful for southern families. See our Ooty and Nilgiris guide.

Why Dehradun and Mussoorie for Girls?

• Concentration of choice: several girls' schools within a short distance let you visit many in one trip.
• Boards: ICSE/ISC, CBSE, Cambridge and IB are all available, so you can match the board to your plan. See international boards in India.
• Travel: Dehradun has an airport and rail links; Mussoorie is a road climb, so plan journeys at term breaks.
• Climate: cooler hill weather and clean air, with winter closures at some higher campuses.

How to Choose a Girls' Boarding School

1. Visit the hostel, not just the campus: check the dormitory, washrooms, dining hall and medical room.
2. Ask about pastoral care: house mothers, counsellors, night supervision and the complaint process.
3. Check the daily routine for study, sport, arts and rest.
4. Compare first-year and recurring cost. Our girls' boarding school checklist has a full list of questions.
5. Talk to current parents and alumnae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best girls' boarding school in Dehradun?

Welham Girls' is the most widely known, with Hopetown, Unison and several others also highly rated. The best choice depends on board, budget, distance and your daughter's temperament.

What are girls' boarding school fees in Dehradun?

Indicative fees range from about ₹4 lakh at a smaller school to above ₹10 lakh at the flagship campuses, plus admission fees and deposits. Confirm with each school.

Is Mussoorie safe for girls' boarding?

Many residential schools operate there with supervised hostels. Ask about transport, night duty staff and emergency procedures during your visit.

At what class do girls' boarding schools admit?

Most admit mainly at Classes 5 to 9 and sometimes 11, with entrance tests and interviews. Check each school's admission calendar.

Are there cheaper options?

Yes. Convent and regional schools in Mussoorie, Nainital and Ooty list from about ₹3 lakh. See residential schools between ₹3 and 6 lakh.

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