About this school
Introduction
Doon International School - Amritsar has been set up by the Sharma Educational Society.
The school which is benchmarked against the leading schools of the country aims to carry forward the legacy of quality education in a world class, pollution free environment where the future generation of tomorrow can be prepared and equipped with all the requisite skills necessary for the children to become capable and responsible world citizens. The school is a coeducational, day & day boarding school which follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi).
The school shall also offer students the option of appearing for the IGCSE examinations conducted by the Cambridge International School (CIE).
Doon International School, Amritsar will subscribe to the same ethos of quality and holistic education as the Dehradun School.
Our Mission
Doon International School is committed to the cause of quality education, where faculty, staff and administration, in partnership with the parents, students, and community, are committed to provide a safe and disciplined learning environment that promotes the academic, intellectual, personal and social development of our children. We aim to develop our children into capable, responsible, caring, and ethical world citizens.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment where children will recognize and achieve their fullest potential so that they can make their best contribution to the society.
We want our children to be equipped with -
A set of moral values - honesty, integrity and good judgment
A complement of basic skills - linguistic, mathematical, scientific, artistic, physical and social
An inquiring and discriminating mind and a desire for knowledge
Strong self esteem and high personal expectation
Tolerance and respect for others
We value the partnership that exists between the school, parents, the community and the part each plays in realizing this vision.
Our Core Values
HONESTY
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
From the Principal/Headmaster's Desk
'Everybody is a Genius, But If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.†- Albert Einstein
lt is my privilege to welcome you to Doon International School, Amritsar. As its Founding Principal, it will be my endeavor to ensure that every child who walks in will walk out one day as a holistic and responsible citizen of the world.
The state of the art infrastructure coupled with the intrinsic Doon ethos and philosophy will be ably supported by a trained and qualified team of Doon Educators, who will make the learning journey at DIS not just a memorable one for all, but also a meaningful and fruitful one.
The unique individuality of the child will be nurtured and supported by our sensitive, committed and compassionate team to ensure that every child gets equal opportunity to follow his or her dream and blossom into an individual that brings pride to the school, the family and the nation.
As equal stakeholders in the children's journey through school, | humbly request all parents to join hands with the school to make this dream a reality. Let us work together to provide our children with every possible opportunity so that they are encouraged to reach great heights of success, both in their professional and personal areas of interest'
With best wishes
Ms. Aparana Kohli
Principal
It is
Primary School, Middle School, High/Secondary School, High/Senior Secondary School, CBSE School, Day Boarding School, IGCSE School (Cambridge International)
Classes/Standard
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
Affiliated to
CBSE, IGCSE (Cambridge International)
Medium
English
School Type
Co-Education
The School is
Private
Infrastructure
WORLD CLASS CAMPUS
The school’s world class campus houses an impressive array of facilities for the children keeping with the modern trends in education. The school offers facilities for academics, sports, dining, and co-curricular activities that conform to international standards. The spacious school boarding houses have been designed to provide a neat, safe and comfortable living environment for the children.
All rooms have attached toilets with students being provided individual wardrobes and study desks. Live in staff and helpers ensure the well being, safety and comfort of the students at all times. Modern communication facilities like Skype Lab and high speed internet are available. The ultra modern school building with plush interiors is equipped with ergonomic furniture, digital smart classes, modern laboratories, a well stocked library, and impressive studios for arts, crafts, western and classical Indian dance and music. It provides the children an ideal environment for academics and co-curricular activities. The sporting facilities have been designed to give the children an option to pursue their chosen sport all year round so that they can excel in it.
The facilities include an Olympic sized main field for cricket and soccer, hockey field, turf cricket practice nets, State of the art swimming pool, gymnasium, yoga hall, skating rink , horse riding arena, functional fitness area, volley ball turf court, and two each international standard turf courts for tennis and basketball. Other games that students may opt for include badminton, table tennis and a wide range of indoor games. Doon International School
Health & Safety
Infirmary
Grounds/Playing Arena
Pool Table, Semi Olympic Size Indoor Swimming Pool
Admission Procedure
Registration
The new academic session begins in early April every year. The lower age limit for admission in the School is 9 years + as on April 1 of the year of joining the school in Class V. Similarly, correlation of age and class to which admission is sought is an essential requirement.In Class XI, admission is on the basis of Board Examination results and an Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment to be held and subsequent qualification on the Merit List. The school allows students to take subjects across the three streams: Humanities, Commerce and Science.
Procedure for Registration
All interested parents are required to first register their child.This may be done by filling in and submitting the registration form with registration fee (Please see Fee Structure). A registration fee must be sent along with the application so that the applicant's name may be registered for the year and class for which admission is sought. The fee is neither refundable nor adjustable and it is valid only for the specified academic year. Registration of a applicant is not a guarantee of admission.
Requirements at the time of Registration
One recent passport size photograph of the student has to be attached.
The completed Registration card must be sent along with an attested photocopy of the student's Birth Certificate and the Registration Fee.
The Birth Certificate should be issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths of the area in which the student 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.
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:
Original Birth Certificate
The original birth certificate must be brought to the School at the time of admission. This is returned after verification. Misrepresentation or falsification of date of birth will result in cancellation of admission forthwith.
Transfer Certificate, Character Certificate
A valid Transfer Certificate from the School last attended, issued by the Principal immediately prior to the student joining DOON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL as well as a Character Certificate, are essential requirements and must be submitted on the day that the child joins School. In addition, the student is required to present the last Report Card indicating promotion to the next class, as well as proof of attendance for the previous year. Until the Transfer Certificate and other documents are received by DOON INTERNATIONAL, the student’s admission is considered as provisional.
Medical Certificate
All new entrants are required to produce a medical certificate certifying that they are free from any contagious or infectious disease and are otherwise physically fit to be admitted to a residential school. The parents must give an undertaking in writing to this effect. If the entrant is found medically unfit, the admission stands cancelled and the will be sent home.
Photographs
Three recent passport size photographs are required to be submitted by each new student.
Migration Certificate
This is required for admission to Class XI in the case of students from Boards other than the CBSE.
Additional Requirements for Class XI Registration
An appropriate Late Fee is charged for those who approach the School for registration after the student’s Class X Board Examination results have been declared.
Attested copies of the Class X Board results and a Character Certificate from the Principal of the applicant’s present school should be sent as soon as the Board results are declared.
The original Mark Sheet and Character Certificate may please be brought to the School at the time of admission; these are returned after verification.
Students are shortlisted on the basis of their results in the Class X Board Examinations. Shortlisted candidates are required to sit for an Aptitude/Proficiency Assessment in the concerned subjects.
The final list of admissions into Class XI is announced within a two weeks.
