Welham Boys School
Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Dehradun · Uttarakhand
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE
- Classes
- Grades 4 to 12
- Co-ed
- No – All-boys
- Boarding
- Full boarding with multiple hostels (Oliphant, Shikhar, Triveni, Woodseats, etc.)
- Founded
- 1937
- Student–teacher ratio
- Approximately 9:1
- Students
- Around 500–700 students
Staff
Principal: Sangeeta Kain; around 75 teaching and residential staff; includes counsellors and a resident medical officerSummary for the Parent
Welham Boys’ School Overview
Welham Boys’ School is one of India’s oldest and most respected all-boys boarding schools. It offers a structured environment, strong academics, and exceptional sports and co-curricular programs. The school’s legacy and alumni network are unmatched, but it comes with a high fee and a disciplined lifestyle that may not suit every child.
Best Fit For
Confident, sociable boy who enjoys sports and teamwork.
A child who thrives in a structured, disciplined environment.
Strengths
Excellent sports and co-curricular programs.
Strong alumni network and leadership opportunities.
Well-maintained campus and facilities.
Dedicated pastoral and medical care.
Trade-offs
High annual fees and deposits.
Strict discipline may not suit every child.
Limited transparency on fee breakdown online.
Some older concerns about bullying and staff behaviour.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest prospectus with detailed fee structure.
Ask about current child protection and anti-bullying measures.
Inquire about the pastoral care system and counsellor availability.
Visit the hostels and meet the housemasters before finalising admission.
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