Welham Girls’ School

This School is one of the best schools in Dehradun. The dedicated and skilled teachers here guarantee that the youngsters of this school get the most out of their education. One of India's top academies is Welham Girls' School. Schools now admit students based on their performance on entrance tests in today's world of fierce competition. This is done in order to choose the top students for their schools. 

The limited number of places in each institution is a further justification for administering these tests. One of these schools is Welham Girls' School. In 1957, the school was founded. From 10 pupils to 550 students since then, the school has experienced incredible growth. Each year, thousands of students apply for admission to this institution.

Welham lives by its motto - “aartt shanti phala vidya” (the aim of education is to bring peace to the suffering) – and students who attend Welham are united by a deep commitment of one to another and of each to the whole. Integrity and civility, as well as being empathetic and humane, remain steadfast ideals at Welham. The School fosters inclusion and inspires students to understand their strengths and capabilities.

Keeping in mind the current practices in education, the school has conscientiously moved towards a more student-directed learning. There is great emphasis on providing a hands-on experience to the students through field trips, live experiments, cross-curricular blended learning, research work and presentations. There is a paradigm shift in the process of learning wherein the focus is on the acquisition of creative and critical thinking skills within a holistic environment.

Life’s greatest lessons are learnt on the games field and sports create an equal opportunity to shine and grow. Sports not only give children an outlet for channelizing their energy in a positive way but also help them in dealing with their emotions. At Welham Girls’ School, Physical Education is an integral part of the daily school routine. All students are expected to play games regularly. All sports disciplines are given equal importance and are played with great enthusiasm under the guidance of specialised coaches. School teams regularly participate in district, state and national level tournaments. The Sports Day is an annual event of importance, generating great excitement as a culmination of a year -long inter house sports competitions.

Only Classes VI, VII, and XI are open for admission, pending seat availability. The minimum age requirement for enrollment in the school is 1012 years old as of April 1st of the year of enrollment in Class VI. A similar criteria is the age and class to which entrance is sought related.

The following is the procedure for getting admission to the school:

1. Registration is done through official website of Welham 
2. The applicant will receive an entrance date, which will be dated by the end of November. Following which a writing round, group activities and interview round will be held at the school premises on the same day.
3. Subjects checked for the assessment will be logical mathematics, English, Hindi,  General Knowledge etc.
4. If the applicant clears the assessments, an offer letter will be sent within 2-3 weeks and further the applicant can proceed with fee deposition. 

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

The admissions process begins with a registration application. In order for the girl's name to be registered for the year and class for which admission is desired, a registration fee must be paid together with the application. The charge is only good for the designated academic year and is neither refundable nor modifiable. A girl's registration does not ensure her entrance.

REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

1. One recent passport size photograph of the girl has to be attached.
2. The completed Registration card must be sent along with an attested photocopy of the student's Birth Certificate and the Registration Fee.
3. The Birth Certificate should be issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths of the area in which the girl was born. Affidavits, certificates from the hospital, or certificates from any other person are not accepted. The Birth Certificate should not be dated more than one year after the date of birth.

APTITUDE/PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT

Every girl who has applied for admission to classes VI and VII is required to show up for an aptitude/proficiency assessment at the designated centre that is the nearest to her residence.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS A PART OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR EVERY STUDENT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION:

1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Transfer Certificate, Character Certificate
3. Medical Certificate
4. Photographs
5. Migration Certificate

FEES, DEPOSITS AND ADVANCES 

Note: The above mentioned school fees and deposits are subject to review from time to time.

The school is equipped to provide a large selection of disciplinary alternatives for the Class X ICSE Examinations. In addition to the topics that are needed by law, such as English, Hindi, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science/EVS, students must choose at least one skill-based subject for the council exams. Yoga, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, vocal and instrumental music, art, home science, environmental science, French, and physical education are among the options.

Students at the School have the option to enrol in courses from the Humanities, Science, and Commerce streams as they prepare for the school-leaving final ISC (Indian School Certificate) Board examination, which is held at the conclusion of Class XII at the 10+2 level. At this level, a wide range of subjects are available. English is required. Optional topics can be chosen from the list below: Elective English, Hindi, Commerce, Accounts, Home Science, EVS, Art, and Hindustani Music. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Geography, Economics, Psychology, and Political Science.

The School makes every attempt to accommodate a student's unique needs by incorporating studies in a wide range of combinations in order to provide pupils the best opportunity to explore their areas of interest.