About Dalhousie
Public School
Years of Experience As A Pioneer In Innovative Teaching Practices
Set in the foothills of the Dhaula Dhar Ranges of the Himalayan Mountains and at the altitude of 7,000 feet, Dalhousie is one of the most charming hill resorts in India. Originally founded by the British Army as a retreat for its soldiers, it has now grown into a small, self–sufficient student township, where in its serene surroundings and crystalline air, young minds flourish.
Dalhousie Public School HP, established over four decades ago, is a residential co-educational school. It comprises 1300 students, ranging from age 4 (Kindergarten) to age 18 (Twelfth Grade), of which 1000 are boarders and the rest day scholars.
The teaching staff consists of approximately 85 trained teachers most of whom live on campus. Students and Staff are chosen from across India, as well as Internationally, thus providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity.
Affiliation
The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Organization Of The School
The School is divided into ten Boarding Houses: Rana Partap, Subhash, Ajit, Nehru, Shastri, Shivaji, Patel, Gandhi, Tagore and Bhagat, named after some of the country’s great freedom fighters.
Alongside the 10 Boarding Houses, the school also houses four Holding Houses, which are meant to facilitate the student’s transition from Junior School (kg to V) to the Middle & Senior School.
Each house is managed by a House Master who is assisted by a House Captain, a House Prefect and an Assistant Prefect, thus forming a structured team within the house.
Our Aim
Our Aim is to provide transformative educational opportunities that motivate students to reach their full potential.
The School strives to instill an education that will enable students to develop into well-rounded and engaged citizens that are ready to take a leading role in confronting the challenges that a complex and dynamic world poses.
We aim to develop a strong and enduring family spirit amongst our truly diverse student body.
Our Mission
We strive to ensure that every child realizes their full potential. This means providing rich learning experiences that are open and engaging, and that emphasize the development of our students’ whole personalities.
We endeavor to cultivate a mindset of critical thinking that enables our students to approach life‘s challenges in a constructive and fulfilling manner.
With a substantial focus on co-curricular activities, pastoral care and an ever growing prowess in digital education, we see ourselves at the forefront of educational developments.
Our Mission
We strive to ensure that every child realizes their full potential. This means providing rich learning experiences that are open and engaging, and that emphasize the development of our students’ whole personalities.
We endeavor to cultivate a mindset of critical thinking that enables our students to approach life‘s challenges in a constructive and fulfilling manner.
With a substantial focus on co-curricular activities, pastoral care and an ever growing prowess in digital education, we see ourselves at the forefront of educational developments.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide a challenging curriculum within the setting of a truly international student body.
The environment offered by the School is integral to the childs’ development. Mountains have always been viewed as a call to push harder to achieve greater things and, as such, the faculty looks forward to preparing its students for a life of adventure. Our unique mountain-top position provides a singular perspective for our students to develop and grow.
The School promotes cultural diversity and sees this as a vital element in creating an environment that fosters growth and unity. The school aims to instill a sense of responsibility towards society.
