Dehradun Hills Academy is a Boutique Residential K-12 School affiliated to CBSE - India. The campus is located 40 minutes away from the city in a verdant suburb surrounded by pristine mountains, majestic Sal forests and farmlands.
25 years of dedication and passion has brought the school to where it is now. This has made people from various backgrounds to join the team and chart the road to make Dehradun Hills Academy one of its kind schools in Asia.
We have a 7 acre campus with tree avenues, open air amphitheater, shaded fruit orchards looking onto a landscape of cultivated fields and pristine forests.
At Dehradun Hills Academy - HAPPY, HEALTHY & INSPIRED are not just words but the foundation of our belief system. We believe that school education should prepare children for their life and its multiple facets.
- Small is beautiful
- Happiness and positivity
- Guidance and mentoring
- Organic lifestyle
- Mindfulness and personal growth
- Value and character building
We believe that to be successful we need to be happy and not the other way around. What we do as a school is to teach our children how to be happy and encourage them to do what will bring happiness now and in the future as a grown up.
We believe that to be successful we need to be happy and not the other way around. What we do as a school is to teach our children how to be happy and encourage them to do what will bring happiness now and in the future as a grown up.
It's a universal truth that without help there can hardly be any happiness. We serve our children farm fresh milk straight from the school dairy and even some of the veggies and spices come from the school farm.
It's a universal truth that without help there can hardly be any happiness. We serve our children farm fresh milk straight from the school dairy and even some of the veggies and spices come from the school farm.
Inspiration is the key for a child to grow in every sense. If a child is not inspired to do anything he wouldn’t have any will to move ahead in life. The students at DDHA go on outings and get the chance to meet many motivated people with great stories to inspire them.
Inspiration is the key for a child to grow in every sense. If a child is not inspired to do anything he wouldn’t have any will to move ahead in life. The students at DDHA go on outings and get the chance to meet many motivated people with great stories to inspire them.
We have simple approach to learning where we give more intimate and meaningful attention to individual needs not only in academics but also to the co-curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities.
We envision your child to spend 10 to 12 years with us and therefore provide him with various platforms to discover his true strength. This helps ensure that you pay for activities your child would be interested in and not a blanket amount for all activities taking place in the school.
Small learning groups offer greater opportunities for each student to experience what it means to participate and lead. Your child will see that everyone must contribute to make his school experience a success. This promotes among students a sense of belonging, a sense of pride in their community, their school, and ultimately in themselves.
Central to life at Dehradun Hills Academy is the pastoral care system. The Head of the School lives on the campus with his family, and the boarding house is as much a home for him as it is for the students. It is this living together as a community which imparts the best in education by way of example and informal interactions.
We have a dedicated Headmistress who is supported by team of masters and matrons who work round the clock to ensure that they deliver a consistent and caring environment. Apart from this there are also present on campus residential academic staff and faculty for A-Z Learning Outside the Classroom and other programs.
Security is paramount. Our guards are physically on duty 24/7, and CCTV cameras monitor all activities within the school compound at all times. We assure parents that the security procedures exist at the school for the safety of all. No unauthorized personnel will be granted access under any circumstances, and all visitors entering the grounds must produce their identification and get a Visitors’ Pass from the Guard Office. All parents and designated drivers/domestic helpers are required to carry their ID card to school, and show this ID to the school security at the school entrance.
A Healthy School is one that actively seeks to promote and improve the health and well being of the whole school community
We take pride in looking after our pupils in a 'holistic' sense and wherever possible to promote good health and a healthy lifestyle rather than dealing exclusively with ill health in a reactive sense.
We have our methods in place like serving Aloe Vera & Amla Juice first thing in the morning followed by mindful breathing, walking meditation, yoga asana and other fitness activities based on latest research in holistic healthcare.
The house dining is an important feature of the academy’s pastoral care. Meal times are a combination of formal lunches where visitors are welcomed and more informal suppers and breakfast which provide a perfect opportunity for staff and students to share a meal together feeling at home.
Our school kitchen has an in-house catering team where they take pleasure in designing menus and delivering wholesome meals. There is a gracious and orderly atmosphere added to the dining hall as our students take their seats before meals, beginning with a prayer
'SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL'…the Boutique Concept
Big enough to serve you
Small enough to know you
Dehradun Hills Academy’s USP is a unique personalised astonishing pastoral care ratio of 7:1.In a society that aims towards big schools resulting in more and more competition, we believe and realize the benefits of being small wherein each student gets noticed, he or she gets more opportunities, more personalised feedback and all the while student and teacher can work 'one on one'. This is a wonderful 'Win-Win' situation for all concerned.
'Enhanced responsibility' and 'leadership skills' are the fruits we reap through our Boutique concept. Our caring model lets us nurture the interests and hobbies of our children by way of our motivating morale boosting daily routine. The students are given a platform through the various clubs and societies such as the creative club, social media club, literary society and the Film society to name a few. Self-Directed time or the time spent in quenching the thirst for 'Nature' and Natural Environment' is done through the Learning Outside the Classroom program in DDHA.
Little attention is paid in schools nowadays to developing children’s values. They overlook two of the most critical things that matter in education: that character is more important than content; and that it is the student – much more than the teacher or school – who ultimately determines success.
At DDHA, we believe in the need to enlist the students as active participants in the development of their own characters. They’re not products on an assembly line, receiving bolted-on, prepackaged knowledge components.
Even the youngest students at DDHA are supported in developing basic character strengths, such as the confidence and poise to speak to an audience of 200 fellow students and parents at the annual end-of-year "Founder's Day" ceremony. (Click to see students participating) At Dehra Dun Hills Academy students understand that character is both the end and the means of a good education and that it is they who are most responsible for it. With that in hand, and with supportive teachers, content comes easily, no matter what the subject.
'This is the first school that gave me respect and at the same time taught me how to respect others'
- Suvansh Jain, B form
Here at the academy teachers take out time to work with each student to understand his or her individual problem, particularly in academics and then mentor them accordingly. We realize that every child is different and these differences should be embraced. We accept students for what they are while at the same time working ardently to preserve the inner self/soul of the child. When their individual strengths are continually encouraged, they develop a healthy 'Self Esteem' and discover for themselves what is 'Self Learning'.
"At DDHA we know that if I am an engaged teacher, interested in each student’s welfare, curious about the world, passionate about my subject and embodying integrity and dignity in all of my acts, the children will see it. They will esteem it. It’s not so much what I teach that they learn, it is what I am".
- Ms. Seema Lodhi, Junior School (Headmistress)
The happy serene atmosphere in Dehradun Hills Academy stems not only from the verdant open campus spread over 7 acres with its fruit orchards and rolling fields, a sure luxury in times of quick shrinking country sides and growing urban populace but also from a simple yet intimate approach, <full of camaraderie and compassion.
Our school logo 'The Cranes' symbolizes good fortune, honour and happiness. It represents each child’s journey towards a joyful, balanced life akin to the sentinel crane which, according to a metaphorical descriptions from the 12th century, watches over the well being of others to protect them from the harmful effects of any negativity.
Children today all over the world and particularly in India are feeling anxious at younger and younger ages, worrying about grades and feeling the pressure to perform better at school. We at DDHA strive towards a mindful happy approach that inculcates self-compassion; helping each student get rid of the 'fear of failure'. For us it's the journey, not just the goal that matters.
We at the Academy feel, "there is no picture so beautiful as smiling, bright-eyed, happy children; no music so sweet as their clear and ringing laughter."
- P.T.Barnum
It begins with eating organic foods. Organic foods are fruits and vegetables grown without the use of chemicals, and meats processed without the introduction of hormones or closed factory environments. These are more healthy because chemical insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers on vegetables and fruits have unknown effects on human health. They also can have a negative effect on the environment.
One of the best ways to ensure foods are organic is to grow them yourself. And this is what we do at the DDHA.
We at DDHA like to do things differently. At the beginning of each period, and occasionally during the day, we set aside time for quiet reflection, chanting, walking meditation, yoga postures and other uplifting activities. Through these forms of 'Personal Growth Initiatives', the children experience for themselves what it feels to be in harmony with their deepest nature.
Students also learn how to use non-sectarian, scientific breathing and mindfulness techniques for calming their bodies and mind and focusing attention.
Other personal growth activities include, regular reading of books (we have have two main and three individual dorm libraries), our 'Sewa' programme wherein we give back to society and various sensitisation projects such as 'ban of single use plastic', 'Anti Air Pollution Drive' and 'Cooking without Fire'. Through these and other activities we prepare children for participating constructively in the real world beyond the confines of the four walls of the classroom.
People randomly assigned to mindfulness training are more likely to help someone in need and have greater self compassion
People randomly assigned to mindfulness training are more likely to help someone in need and have greater self compassion
Dehradun Hills Academy is strategically located - we are only 40 mins away from the city in a verdant suburb surrounded by pristine mountains, majestic Sal forests and farmlands. It has the perfect environment for mental growth and learning. We are the closest boarding school to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport - a mere 25 mins drive while we are just 45 mins away from the Dehradun Railway station.
A-Z Learning Outside the Classroom activities contributing substantially towards progressive learning of your child helping in the physical, personal, social, moral, spiritual, cultural and cognitive development. DDHA offers a variety of hobbies and sports for the student to choose from and they are as follows:
Organic Living |
Gardening, Horticulture, Floriculture, Poultry, Composting |
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Café |
Baking, Cooking, Hospitality Management |
Nature & Wilderness |
Bird watching, Hiking, Outdoor excursions, Weather Station |
Arts & Aesthetics |
Photography, Videography, Social Media Marketing, Sketching, Pottery, Music, Theatre |
Exploration |
Doon Heritage Walk, International Culture and cuisine, Astronomy |
Health |
Yoga, Fitness, Martial Arts |
Essentials |
Safety First, Meditation, Fitness Regime |
Special Training Camps (Sports) |
Football, Cricket, Badminton, Chess, Skating Shooting, Swimming, Golf, Lawn Tennis - Tie ups with Sports Academies for Specialized Coaching (optional) |
We strongly believe that school excursions are an important educational and social experience. We often run two trips per class, yearly. Our trips are designed to stimulate, inspire and reward children. Hands on exposure to various cultural, geographical ecosystems, and appreciating the wonders of the earth are the prime objectives here.
Radio has been a regular feature since last year in our school. It started due to our students’ requests. Radio improves communicative skills and helps get rid of stage fear, similar to News broad-casting .
Hospitality management has a lot of benefits if chosen as a career. A degree in hospitality will allow you to combine the course with other subjects such as art, history, sport and more.
We have students who love Social Media marketing and even as a full time profession. Social media gives students a platform to work on their presentation skills using YouTube for watching educational videos etc.
Having noticed that students enjoy photography and videography , ample opportunity is provided to click photographs and shoot videos for the interviews, school newsletter, Facebook page, YouTube and blogs. We believe that photography opens up the children’s outlook and perception, to find new angles, to get better clicks bringing forth creativity and positivity.
We started calligraphy as a hobby for interested students. Calligraphy has many benefits as it teaches patience and the essence of aesthetics. Bullet journaling is a concept of daily journaling, incorporated with calligraphy. It assists the child in daily activities and mannerisms.
Dehradun Hills Academy is a Boutique Residential School. We have 27 seats for the year 2020-21.
Each year not more than a handful of students are selected in the Academy. The selection process takes place not only on the basis of the academic abilities of the child but also more importantly on how receptive the child is to the overall concept of learning at the academy, where the focus is on 'holistic growth and subjective well- being. There is an extensive interactive session with both parents and student which becomes a final basis of selection into the Academy.
These include Basic Behavioural Aptitude-Values or Skills. These are prerequisite skills – such as Listening to Elders, (Trusting elders) Obeying orders, Interpersonal skills and Basic Life Skill which includes personal hygiene and also learning to adapt in short if he has the correct values, he is READY to learn. Only then can he gain from the Boutique Educational Experience.
The first stage of admission process is to initiate the registration by filling the 'Registration Form' along with the prescribed registration fee (non-refundable) and following documents:
Note: The majority of the seats on offer are in the junior and middle school and hence parents of Senior children have to give an undertaking taking the responsibility of making their grown-up child understand the changes they will have to make in both their attitude as well the willingness to learn from opportunities being made available to them by the schedule and the Boutique Residential Curriculum.
This Curriculum includes,
Once the candidates application for admission has been approved, he/she is required to fulfil all the formalities and pay the requisite fees within 15 days of selection. If he/she fails to do so for any then the school is free to offer the seat to another candidate in order of merit. Every child is required to bring a fitness certificate by an MBBS Doctor. The school, however reserves the right to decide the class in which a child may be placed on admission. The Principal does not bind himself/ herself to furnish any reason for rejection of admission On full payment of the requisite fees and submission of the relevant documents, candidates will be sent an Admission Letter, allotted an admission number placed on the school rolls once admitted, candidates will be subject to all the rules and regulation of the school admission, fees once paid will not under any circumstances be refundable.
For any further query please contact:
Admission Helpline at +91-9012377773 or email at admissions.ddha@gmail.com
Admissions Open 2020-21. Only 27 seats left - Register Now and Secure your child's future. Call +91-9012377773
