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India's most expensive boarding school is perched atop hills nearly 6500-7500 feet above sea level.

When we speak schools, have you ever wondered what might be the cost of the most expensive school in India? It is not located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru or any other metropolitan city. This heritage school, that is more than a century old is perched atop hills. The students live overlooking the valleys with luxurious amenities.

India’s most expensive school is nothing short of the dream learning scape that is portrayed in Bollywood’s larger than life films like ‘Student of The Year.’ It sprawls over 300 acres of land perched atop hills at least 6500-7000 feet above the sea level. According to the official website of the school, there are over 450 students enrolled representing more than 30 nationalities. Student have taken admission from countries as far and wide as – as Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan ROC, Thailand, Tibet, UK, USA, Malawi, Kenya, Syria, Yemen, and Vietnam. The name of India’s most expensive school is Woodstock School, Mussoorie.

India’s First International Boarding School

Established in 1854, the Woodstock School boasts of a legacy that almost 170 years old. This educational institution was built during the time East India Company was also established in India. The school has endured the test of time, witnessed the changing tide post two world wars, Indian Independence, partition and subsequent significant political upheavals that changed the fabric of the nation as well. It is one of the oldest and considered the first international boarding school in India.

This school offers an array of state-of-the-art facilities, modern classroom with latest technologies, holistic development programmes and activities. This century old school has several students from high profile, affluent families. These amenities, lavish educational space comes at a price that will take you by surprise.

The fees of India’s most expensive school, Woodstock School, is over 10 lakhs. According to the official website’s data, the   annual fees of grade 12 is Rs 17, 65, 000. For Grade 6 is Rs 15, 90, 000. In addition to the fees, one time fees is applicable for :the following one time fees are applicable. There is also an ‘Establishment Fee ‘ is Rs 4,00,000 and is non-refundable.
The Security Deposit is Rs 3,50,000 and is refundable.

“The fees included in applying for a place at Woodstock School and subsequent entry into the appropriate School Division include an annual fee, an establishment fee and a security deposit. The annual fees include tuition, textbooks, notebooks, boarding and lodging, basic laundry, Internet and email facilities, class field trips and most social activities,” the website states.