1 How old is the Doon International School?
Doon International School was founded in 1993. DIS, Mohali was founded in 2004.
2Is the school co-educational?
Yes. The school admits boys and girls from Nursery to Class XII.
3What is the total number of students?
The student body has a strength of 1400, including resident boys and girls.
4What is the admission procedure?
Admission is granted on the basis of an entrance examination conducted by the school. Overseas students may be granted admission based on evidence of exceptional academic performance in their previous school. Meritorious students from good Indian Schools having a good academic record may be granted direct admission providing they provide the last two year certified mark sheets from their present schools.
5What is the teacher/student ratio?
The ratio is 1:15. The school is very particular that each student be provided individual care and attention at all times.
6Are there any students from overseas?
Yes. The school has students from various parts of the world including North America, UK, South East Asia, Brunei, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh etc.
7Is the school affiliated to any educational body in India or overseas?

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.

8What about the academic performance of the school students?

The school students have consistently achieved 100% results in the Board exams conducted by the CBSE. The school is recognized as a Centre for Academic Excellence and a large number of students regularly clear Competitive Exams and enter reputed Universities in India and abroad.

9How is the teaching faculty selected?

Appropriate educational qualifications, relevant experience, and a rigorous interview process are the selection criteria.

10Does the school provide additional classes/tuition for students who need help with academics?

Yes. The school organizes additional classes and tuition for children who may need extra care in any subject

11How are students of Class XII prepared for the school leaving exams?

Class XII students are provided all possible assistance by the staff. A Career Counselor also offers advice on career options available to school leaving students.

12What facilities are available for games and sports?
The school students may choose from a wide option of sports and games. These include cricket, football, hockey, badminton, table tennis, basketball, athletics, swimming, shooting and martial arts like judo etc. A team of trained coaches provides guidance to the students to enable them to excel in sports and games.<
13What other co-curricular activities are offered?

Other co-curricular activities include music and dance, debating, dramatics, tours and treks, excursions etc

14Does the school have adequate medical facilities?

The school has a resident medical assistant, a doctor on daily visit and several medical specialists for expert medical care and advice.

15When does the school close for vacations?
The summer vacations are from End May to Beginning -July. The winter vacations are from end December to Mid January.
16Are students provided facilities for travel to school after vacations or for travel to their residence for vacations?
Yes. The school organizes air and rail bookings for students. Incase of any further assistance the parents can contact the school.
17What is the school fee?
Detailed information is available on the website as well as in the school prospectus. The prospectus may be obtained by writing to the school admission office.
18Does the school offer any scholarships?

Limited part-scholarships are offered to meritorious students.

19How do I get in touch with the school?

You may contact the school by phone, fax or e-mail.

PHONE: +91-172-2216700, +91-172-2217720
FAX: +91-172-2216842
E-MAIL: contact@dooninternational.net, dismohali@rediffmail.com

General Regulations

Permission to attend special functions at home shall not be usually granted, as a safeguard both for the sake of health and study.

Parents may visit or take their children out, for a maximum of two outings a month on Sundays or public holidays only. Children must return to school latest by 6.30p.m Besides parents no other relatives will be permitted to take the child out for the night.

Parents are requested to discourage frequent visits as the child will then take very long to settle down and focus on his/her studies .

When permitted to go out, children must be accompanied by their parents or by some duly authorized person. On their return they must report to the Matron/house master.

No student will be allowed an outing with friends or relations unless a written permission from the parents is given.

Letters of authorization should be written on official letter head paper with complete details.

No child will be allowed to go out with a brother or sister studying in other local schools.

 

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